Consider Groeschel’s advice to conduct a “thought audit” on oneself to discern unhealthy patterns that underlie unwanted behaviors (20). To what degree do you think this is possible? Can a person accurately self-diagnose their own problematic thought patterns, or would there be blind spots?

Assess Groeschel’s use of the “stronghold” metaphor. Is it effective? Why or why not?

Throughout the book, Groeschel uses extensive anecdotes about his life. Consider his use of these anecdotes. Do they strengthen the book’s points by providing examples, or do they distract by overuse? Does Groeschel come across as a sympathetic figure in these anecdotes, or not? Why?