This book has been a great reading experience. Thanks to the author and the publisher for bringing this book to life.

Loved this book. It's a book I could have used years ago to help me compose the life of my dreams. So motivational and inspirational. I hope readers won't think this is just for musicians or artists, because this works for any goal, dream, or lifestyle. Great writing.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an e-arc!

I used to read a lot of self help books: fewer now but I still enjoy them. This was full of some fairly common advice, but the narrative of the author's life as a classical musician really made it all tie together and I left the book feeling inspired to live a simple, happy life!

I read this on a train with no reception, so I couldn't listen to the suggested music, but I would like to go back and do so.

You can read this book as a memoir or as a self-help book. But for me, it was more than just that.

I didn’t know the pianist Jeeyoon Kim before, so I watched some of her live performances on YouTube. She plays the piano very well, and I think we can learn a great deal from musicians like her. They go through enormous pressures and tests to achieve what she did. So she can now play so well in front of a demanding audience.

I listened to an audiobook and read the book at the same time. The book is like a concert list. It contains a prelude, five movements, and an encore. I loved intermissions about classical pieces that Jeeyoon loves. In both versions, the author invites you to listen to these pieces on her Podcast.

Both formats are great. If you are interested in the self-help part of the book, an ebook or a physical copy is maybe a slightly better choice. You have those “Something to think about whenever you’re ready“ parts at the end of each chapter, and it can be a better experience to see that written.

If you read a lot of self-help books about how to create a habit, stay positive, be successful, etc, you may know some of these tactics. But the format and the unique way the author presents this content deserves a five star from me.

Korean concert pianist writes a conversational self-help book/memoir that displays the wisdom she has gathered while becoming successful in a demanding discipline. She talks about her love of classical music and her wanting to share and spread that love. She includes insights on some of her favorite pieces. A lovely self-help book that will help anyone, not just those in the arts.

I've seen her YouTube channel before reading this so it was helpful to have more context about her life journey and the self-help advice is worthy of consideration. I also think this book would be helpful for young people, especially those in music or the performing arts. It could be a useful way to teach them some of the lessons she talks about it, but be more relatable given her musical background. Also, I read a lot of NetGalley books and this is certainly one of the best covers of this year so far.

Note: I voluntarily requested, read, and reviewed this book. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sending me a temporary digital advance reading copy/advance review (ARC) galley of this book in exchange for an honest review. As always, my opinions are my own and do not represent my co-host or the podcast. I request, read, and review many books prior to publication to explore possible future guests for the podcast. I wish we could interview the author of every one of these books because I'm so impressed by the creativity, thoughtfulness, and wisdom shared through the temporary books I get through NetGalley.

A fascinating, practical guide to achieving your dreams, “Whenever You’re Ready” is expertly done. Jeeyoon Kim’s approach to this book, writing it as though it is a musical composition, is brilliant. I enjoyed the personal stories she told, as well as the musical history provided for each intermission. I will recommend this book to everyone! Thank you NetGalley for my copy. All of my comments and opinions are my own.

When I reflect on the highlights of my year 2021, ' Whenever You're Ready ' will most certainly be at the very top of my list. To call this a book is an understatement. This was an experience, a wonderful life-changing experience, and a true blessing. I've already have one person in mind to whom I am gifting a copy, and I am sure I will continue to gift copies for a long time to come. A perfect blend of reading and participating to truly change your life. Very adaptable to your personal circumstances.

Please note I did receive a complimentary copy from the publisher, and I am leaving this review completely honestly.

Whenever You're Ready is the self-help book I did not know I needed it. Honestly, I chose to read this book before reading its description because I liked its cover. Once I realized that it was a self-help book, I feared it would be slow and boring. However, I am happy to confirm that my worst fears did not come true. It happened exactly the opposite. This book was really easy to read, the advice it contains seems sound, and it is interesting because tells a little bit about the author's life as a professional pianist. Even though I am not a musician, I did not have a problem relating to some of the author's troubles, and I loved that the book format was like a concert program. Actually, it made me want to play the piano again after 10 years. I am looking forward to applying everything I learned in this book. Highly recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley and Greenleaf Book Group, I had the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a lovely self-help book, perfect for musicians and music lovers. As a pianist, I connected really well to the book, seeing several similarities between myself and the author. I loved how this was set out like a concert programme.

Full of insights to help the reader achieve their goals with topics such as habit building and creativity. There's helpful exercises at the end of each chapter.

I would thoroughly recommend. A heartfelt, honest and passionate self-help book.

I didn't love it, but I can see the reasoning behind the authors process. For me, it wouldn't translate to my daily life. There were some interesting little nuggets throughout however.

As a pianist, this book really touches my heart. From the format of the book, to the contents within, it feels as though Jeeyoon Kim is personally speaking to me one-on-one. A beautiful and quick read.