THE RESPONSES FROM PEOPLE WITH REGARD TO THE CONCEPT AND SUBTITLE:

The new book looks great! It seemed interesting, I wanted to read more. It made me think of this story I saw on the news recently. How some businesses are giving their employees an incentive to workut at a gym at the office. They get extra money at the end of the year if they put in so many hours/year at the gym. They were interviewing the employees and how they have lost weight, have more energy, and are getting off medications (for example, for blood pressure) because they are healthier now. Good luck with the book!
- C.A., San Diego, CA

I think you have something here. I think relating the workplace to how you manage your health ( I guess you will talk to that a bit) is a great idea and there are in fact many positive ideas from the work environment that can be carried forward in convincing people that they need to manage their health on the same level. You make some very good points in what I read. The strategy of the book I believe is to first convince people that their health should be and must be their number one priority......as it is almost a priceless commodity and then once you convince them then the techniques they need to learn about keeping their health, and maintaining their body at its maximum potential. Lots of things to discuss under that part of the book for sure.
- D.F., Manalapan, NJ

I love the idea...I mean, everyone wants to be healthy/in shape. You are relating to your audience, and you make it sound easy.
- K.L., New York, NY

Jared, I have to tell you, this concept is something that I have always believed in, and I use this theory when giving lectures myself. It's not so much telling people what they can get....but REMINDING them of what they already have. You are completely on the mark. I love it. Our bodies are ingenius designs...
- R.S. New York, NY

I like it. I am feeling the concept and I think it would do really well. Americans are all about the work rat race so I think they would be able to relate to the book and their lack of commitment to their health would spark an interest in the correlation.
- C.S. Atlanta, GA

This is great, since I just joined a gym – I feel so good after working out – it’s really nice dedicating part of your day to your body – just getting that heart rate up – I love the idea, and no, the "full-time job" isn’t off putting, especially when juxtaposed next to the concept of the part-time job. I like, “How to Treat Your Health Like It's Your Job.”
- E.M. Leonia, NJ

It is a definitely an exceptional idea. I think it's really different and makes me curious how you can accomplish that? And I don't think that full-time job is a turn off when I look at it. However, I could see how other people might say "well, i already have a full time job, so i'll never be able to fit this in...forget it!!!" i like the idea personally, but could see how others might say that their body/life can't compete with the need to work????? I like, "How to Treat Your Health Like It's a Real Job" or "How to Manage Your Health Like It's a Real Job."
- P.L. Hackensack, NJ

I'd say "yuck" on the "full time job." A lot of people don't really like their jobs and it sounds like work. I can't imagine being in a place where I would need such a book and saying -- great, another job. I like 'real job'. Something that conveys the dedication of a job, but not so much bs that comes with it.
- A.C. Los Angeles, CA

I think the idea is great and I can see how people don't take their health seriously because they feel they either don't have the time or skills to make it their number one priority. The fact that skills from work can be used to address this is a novel idea and I would think that since we are "occupation nation" people would take the book seriously. You're right...something about "Full-Time Job" doesn't sound right, but then again the point of the book is to use skills that you have from work... so it may be fine.
-F.A. New York, NY

I like the concept. "Full-time job" doesn't bother me because when it comes to your health, you're the one who benefits.
-A.L. Pasadena, CA

It’s very good idea. I wouldn’t change a thing in regards to your ideas and concepts. I have been working for Cardinal Health (Fortune 18 company) for the past 8 years and I have seen many of my colleagues health and family life deteriorate over there obsession to climb the corporate ladder. Health and well-being seem to be 3rd or 4th on most Americans list of priorities. Therefore, your book will target a large audience that needs improvement or a change in lifestyle. I really think you will be very successful with your book!
- M.P. Florida

I think this is an exceptional idea...I am not a reader so I would opt to the audio book and get it on my iPOD to listen to. And yes, the term "full time job" didn't appeal me much.......it doesn't have that ring to it (not sure how else to put in in words). Although, I did get intrigued by the the title "Body Work" . I did want to know what the book was all about when I first saw the title.
- A.B. New Jersey

The concept is catchy, I like it - perhaps the word "career" would not sound as time consuming to a passerby, but it would also not fit as well with the whole part-time/full-time/body "work" idea I suppose.
- K.H. New Jersey