Kindersley resident publishes practical self-help book

By Joan Janzen

Scott Holloway, a familiar face in Kindersley, recently wrote a book entitled 'Striving for the Masteries.' He said the idea for the book began to formulate when he conducted an addictions program.

"I was developing curriculum and recognized it could be helpful for other people who are dealing with bad habits or struggling with things that limit them in what they can accomplish," he explained.

Scott Holloway from Kindersley recently published a practical self-help book, 'Striving for the Masteries.' SUBMITTED

The title phrase speaks of the athlete's pursuit of excellence, which is referred to in the Bible as running the race of life in pursuit of personal moral excellence. The book is suitable for teens and adults who have dealt with an addiction and want to rebuild their lives.

"I also recommend it to pastors because they need to set an example to the congregation," he said. "There's always room for growth, no matter what stage you're at."

In his book, Scott notes that the pursuit of excellence requires various disciplines—physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, social, and practical. Mastery of these combined disciplines will give individuals the strength needed to live the abundant, victorious, and purposeful life that God intended everyone to live.

The pages of his book cover important topics, including vision, identity, integrity, and physical and mental well-being. It also emphasizes the importance of humility, gratitude, forgiveness, prayer, and meditation. Social aspects are also addressed, including communication skills, financial and time management skills, and organizational skills. Daily routines should include goal setting and personal accountability.

Worksheets, which accompany Scott's book and are available online, are designed to make the lessons as user-friendly as possible. "It's designed for a person to do by themselves, but at the same time, can be useful in a group setting," Scott said. "The worksheets collect data on yourself which you can analyze to see where you can change and improve. It's designed to be very practical, so the reader can figure it out on their own with minimal guidance."

He also intends to launch a Striving for the Masteries Podcast, allowing Scott to discuss some topics in depth.

The book is available on his website, strivingforthemasteries.ca, and is currently available on Amazon as an e-reader and in paperback.