This book encourages you to have an open mindset in order to improve the choices you make in your life. I enjoyed how it included aspects of positive psychology in order to encourage strengths-based thinking. At times, I have struggled in the past with doing the things suggested in this book so I think it was great how it was introduced in a very clear way. I will return to this book often.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

As an avid self-help and personnal development enthousiast, I have read many books on self-improvement. Although this book doesn't reinvent the wheel, it provides a truly lovely narrative and poetry to accompany the simple yet powerful life lessons that Ken Lindner shares. I also enjoyed how this book was written during the pandemic - it gives me a sense of inspiration that even during the hardest times, beautiful things can flourish. I sincerely enjoyed listening to this audiobook and being encouraged to aspire higher!

*easy listen
*pleasant narration
*salesman-like tone
*some good advice about opening your heart up
*interesting psychology - the negativity bias

I don't usually jive with books that feel like a sales pitch.. And this one certainly feels like that. Is the author genuine? I honestly cannot say. From the tone of this book, to his interviews with nothing but his book displayed in the background, and finally his website made purely for the sale of books and nothing else..... It all lacks that "human" quality...

Until, I kept listening and was won over when the author mentioned his love for his dogs 🐶 Anyone who loves a dog like family is a good human 👍

I had a pleasant experience listening to this book. I appreciate the message of filling up one's heart. A lot of the advice is truly good and well intentioned and I think this book could definitely help people.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this audiobook. I have enjoyed listening at night before bed.:)

Aspire Higher by Ken Lindner was an easy to follow, inspirational listen. I am thankful that I was provided the opportunity to listen to this audiobook by NetGalley.

Unfortunately I couldn't get into this book as an audiobook. I might give it a try as a regular book but I didn't love the narration and found it hard to follow and stick with. I'm not a huge audiobook fan so maybe it is just me, but unfortunately not the right audiobook for me!