🌟 10,000+ Books Sold — What Real Readers Are Saying

We asked eight Reformli readers to answer a few honest questions about their experience. Here’s what they had to say.

What Real Readers Are Saying - Luis Hernandez, 34 – Searching for something more in life

🧭 Luis Hernandez, 34 – Searching for something more in life

Before the book:
Luis had checked every box — job, routine, responsibilities — but something still felt missing. Deep down, he couldn’t shake the feeling that life was happening around him, not with him.


Q: What made you realize something needed to change?
Luis: “I just kept asking, is this it? I had a routine, a decent job, but no sense of meaning behind it.”

Q: What stood out to you while reading the book?
Luis: “It didn’t try to sell me a ‘life plan.’ It helped me slow down and explore what actually mattered to me, without pressure to figure it all out at once.”

Q: Was there a part that shifted your thinking?
Luis: “Yeah — it framed purpose as something you build, not something you wait to find. That opened everything up for me.”

Q: How are things different for you now?
Luis: “I’m trying new things. Taking small steps instead of waiting for some big breakthrough. I feel more grounded.”

Q: What would you say to someone who feels lost?
Luis: “You’re not broken — you’re just between chapters. That’s what I learned.”


What Real Readers Are Saying - Henry, 28 – Trying to feel good again

😊Henry, 28 – Trying to feel good again

Before the book:
Henry’s smile fooled most people — but inside, he felt distant and numb. He didn’t know when things had shifted, only that the joy he used to feel had quietly faded.


Q: How were you feeling before all this?
Henry: “Disconnected. I’d smile around people but feel numb when I was alone. I didn’t know how to fix it.”

Q: What did the book help you notice?
Henry: “That I was waiting to feel better before doing things that might help — when really, it’s the other way around.”

Q: Was there a section that really stuck with you?
Henry: “The part about small moments of joy. It reminded me that peace doesn’t always come from big changes — sometimes it’s just noticing what’s already here.”

Q: Have you made any changes since reading it?
Henry: “I’ve started doing simple things again — walking without my phone, writing down one good thing a day. It helps.”

Q: What does happiness mean to you now?
Henry: “Less pressure. More presence. I don’t feel ‘fixed,’ but I feel lighter.”


What Real Readers Are Saying - Karen, 31 – Trying to stop overthinking everything

🌀 Karen, 31 – Trying to stop overthinking everything

Before the book:
Karen’s mind never turned off. Every decision became a spiral, every silence a replay loop. She was tired — not physically, but mentally — from trying to think her way into peace.


Q: What was going through your mind before reading the book?
Karen: “Everything felt like a loop. I’d replay conversations, decisions, even small things — and I couldn’t turn it off.”

Q: Did the book help you break that cycle?
Karen: “Yes. Not by telling me to ‘just stop’ — but by explaining why I was stuck in it in the first place. That made it feel manageable.”

Q: Was there a moment that really shifted something for you?
Karen: “There was a section about mental clutter. It helped me see how much time I was spending thinking instead of living.”

Q: What’s changed for you since then?
Karen: “I’ve started setting limits — like no rethinking decisions I already made. It’s helped create some space in my head.”

Q: How do you feel when your mind is quieter?
Karen: “Lighter. Like there’s finally room to enjoy things instead of always analyzing them.”


What Real Readers Are Saying - Layla, 35 – Trying to open up to love again

❤️ Layla, 35 – Trying to open up to love again

Before the book:
After a few painful relationships, Layla wasn’t sure how to trust — herself or anyone else. Love felt like a performance, not a place she could rest in. Still, she hadn’t given up on it.


Q: What was love like for you before this?
Layla: “It always felt like I had to perform or prove something. I wasn’t sure how to be myself and still feel chosen.”

Q: Did anything in the book challenge you?
Layla: “The part about emotional safety hit me. I realized I’d been picking people who didn’t make space for me to feel safe, and calling it love.”

Q: How did you feel while reading?
Layla: “I felt understood. I didn’t feel judged. It helped me slow down and actually think about what I want in a relationship.”

Q: Has anything changed in your approach?
Layla: “I’ve stopped chasing people who don’t give back. That one shift has already brought so much peace.”

Q: What do you want going forward?
Layla: “Something real. And I finally believe that’s not too much to ask.”


What Real Readers Are Saying - Chris, 32 – Ready to start earning more

💸 Chris, 32 – Ready to start earning more

Backstory:
Chris knew he had more to offer — but somehow, he always felt a step behind financially. He was ready to shift gears, but needed a new way of thinking about money and self-worth.


Q: What made you want to change your financial situation?
Chris: “I was tired of feeling like I was always catching up. I knew I was capable of more — I just didn’t know where to start.”

Q: How did the book help you shift your thinking?
Chris: “It showed me that earning more isn’t just about working harder — it’s about thinking differently. I’d never looked at my skills that way before.”

Q: Was there a part that really pushed you forward?
Chris: “There was a section on value — how to stop underestimating what you bring to the table. That helped me rethink my entire approach to money.”

Q: What’s one thing you've done differently since reading it?
Chris: “I mapped out a side project I’ve been putting off for years — with actual steps and timelines. It’s the first time it’s felt doable, not just like a wish.”

Q: How do you feel about money now?
Chris: “More focused. I’m not just hoping things improve — I’m actively creating better options for myself.”


What Real Readers Are Saying - Daniel, 26 – Wanted to develop new positive habits

💸Daniel, 26 – Wanted to develop new positive habits

Before the book:
Daniel was great at starting things — not so great at sticking with them. Every time he fell off, he blamed himself, and each attempt felt heavier than the last.


Q: What’s been the hardest part about building better habits?
Daniel: “Consistency. I’d always start strong, then fall off after a few days. It felt like I was either all-in or nothing.”

Q: Did the book help you approach it differently?
Daniel: “Yeah — it focused more on why habits fall apart, not just how to build them. That gave me something to work with, not just another checklist.”

Q: Was there a specific concept that helped it click?
Daniel: “The idea of friction — how even small things can stop you if they’re annoying or unclear. That explained a lot.”

Q: What’s working for you now?
Daniel: “I started making changes that feel easy to repeat — not just impressive. And I stop judging myself when I miss a day.”

Q: How do you feel about your routines now?
Daniel: “Calmer. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine — and it’s finally starting to stick.”


What Real Readers Are Saying - Gemma, 24 – Trying to believe in herself more

💬 Gemma, 24 – Trying to believe in herself more

Q: What made you realize confidence was something you needed to work on?
Gemma: “I’d stay quiet even when I had something to say. I always assumed other people knew more or had it together.”

Q: Did the book help you see things differently?
Gemma: “Yeah — it helped me see how much of confidence is built, not given. I stopped waiting to ‘feel ready’ before showing up.”

Q: Was there a moment in the book that stayed with you?
Gemma: “There was a part about internal proof — using small wins to build trust in yourself. That flipped something for me.”

Q: Have you done anything differently since then?
Gemma: “I’ve started speaking up more — even if I’m nervous. And when I do, I try to notice what went well, not just what I could’ve done better.”

Q: How do you view yourself now?
Gemma: “Still growing, but more solid. I don’t shrink myself as much — and that feels good.”


What Real Readers Are Saying - Mark, 38 – Ready to finally start his own business

🚀 Mark, 38 – Ready to finally start his own business

Q: What held you back from starting sooner?
Mark: “I thought I needed some perfect idea or a ton of money to begin. I didn’t realise how much that mindset was stalling me.”

Q: How did the book shift your perspective?
Mark: “It broke the process down — step by step. I stopped obsessing over having it all figured out and focused on what I could act on right now.”

Q: Was there a moment that helped you take that first real step?
Mark: “There was a section about using what you already know — turning skills into something useful. That made it feel possible, not distant.”

Q: What have you done since reading it?
Mark: “I outlined a simple service and pitched it to someone in my network. That one yes gave me more momentum than months of planning ever did.”

Q: How do you feel now about running your own thing?
Mark: “Energized. It’s still early, but I’ve stopped waiting for permission. That part’s over.”


✨ What These Stories Show Us

From finding purpose to building confidence, from starting a business to breaking free from overthinking — these stories show what can happen when someone gets the chance to read something that genuinely reflects their life.

Each of these readers started with just a few chapters — and chose to keep going. For them, continuing with the full book wasn’t just about reading more; it was about continuing a conversation that felt personal and real.

If any of their stories resonated with you, the rest of your book is waiting.
You’ll find it in your My Orders portal whenever you’re ready.