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A proven six-step process for acquiring the style, flair, and credibility needed to make it to the top
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, managers who do not exude an allencompassing self-confidence, style, poise, and energy, in short, "executive presence," are highly unlikely to make it to the corner office. Unfortunately, the vast majority of managers, even the most talented and ambitious ones, are not born with these personal qualities. In this breakthrough book, bestselling author and world-renowned executive development coach D. A. Benton helps readers acquire executive charisma.
In Executive Charisma, Benton outlines a proven six-step approach for learning how to think, act, and relate to others like an executive.
She provides powerful tools for fine-tuning the complete executive charisma skill set, including:
- Interpersonal communications
- Managing upwards
- Confidence building
- Business humor
- Executive bearing, and more
Drawing upon her experience coaching clients at American Express, Century 21, Merrill Lynch, Nabisco, Viacom, Pepsi, and other top companies worldwide, Benton clearly defines executive charisma and explains why projecting a commanding professional demeanor is so fundamental to corporate success.
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Be all that you can be.......2007-08-29
Benton's advice is very much in line with Napolen Hill's and Dale Carnegie's: be friendly and give acceptance to maintain esteem; ask questions and favors; show weakness, be human; slow down, shut up and listen. The author expands on each of these points and more, and provides great overview and examples on every topic. It's a great refresher, and a well-written book.
Stretching Good Material.......2006-12-14
Deborah Benton is a serious student of what makes successful business people successful, and her book 'How to Think Like a CEO" reflects the seriousness and depth of her work there.
This book, on the other hand, is a very long hike for a very small picnic. She has essentially re-worked very familiar ground for her into a book that simply doesn't have enough to say to fill its length.
There are times, for example, when while reading, one realizes that the last paragraph has been nothing but semi-connected quotes from people in the large archive of Ms. Benton's interview files. It doesn't really go together and it doesn't really make any new points.
I would strongly recommend 'How to Think Like a CEO' but I would definitely not recommend this book.
How to Make Friends with Influential People.......2005-04-21
D.A. Benton's Executive Charisma is a basic book on working your way to the corner office via popularity contest. There is a lot of common sense stuff in this novel, so much so that it begs the question "How did my VP, Director, Manager, Supervisor, get his/her job?" Clearly charisma is not a prerequisite to climbing your way up the corporate ladder in 98% of companies today. Maybe this book should be mandatory (prerequisite) reading for managers.
Although I enjoyed this book, I have to say that it is highly superficial, perhaps purposely, and does not address any one area in great detail.
DA Benton outlines the "Sacred Six Steps" to becoming an outstanding leader as:
- Be the first to initiate
- Expect and give acceptance to maintain esteem
- Ask questions and ask favours
- Stand tall, straight, and smile
- Be human, humorous, and hands-on
- Slow down, shut up, and listen
All in all a good basic read for leaders or those aspiring to project their ability. And god knows that we need more people in the workplace who are willing to project their ability????
I long for a book on leadership that details how you become a great leader by being capable, producing measurable results, coming up with great strategic ideas, and making friends with those that you truly like and not just those that have influence over your career.
A Good Read!.......2004-03-01
Remember everything your mother told you. Stand up straight. Pull your shoulders back. Be outgoing. Smile. If you've forgotten these lessons, this is for you. It's not what you know, it's who you know - and what they think and feel about you - that makes all the difference in your career. Be human. Ask for favors. Ask for information. Pitch in. Have a sense of humor. Speak slowly and listen carefully. Author D.A. Benton's presumably deep, probing interviews with 500 executives convinced her that charisma isn't inborn. She believes that everyone can learn to be charismatic. Just follow the six steps that can turn even the most repulsive excuse for a manager into a charming, charismatic executive. So, read this and practice. There's no harm in it, and it might do some good. However, while recommending this basic manual, suspects that the nature of charisma is a bit like the way a jazz musician explained the nature of jazz - if you have to ask what it is, you'll never know.
Exploit Your Charisma, Your Personal Key to the Top.......2004-02-18
If you are an executive, or aspire to be one, read this book. Debra Benton simplifies the mystery of charisma into six practical, proven steps that anyone can immediately apply.
"Executive Charisma" is full of time - tested advice from the top business leaders of our time. It is a fast read, perfectly suited for busy people committed to life-long development.
As a practicing executive, I witness first-hand how top leaders relate to others on a daily basis. Those who know how to access and apply the 'soft' leadership skills are the winners, period. No matter how bright and classicaly educated a leader is, those who rise to the top have mastered the art of charisma.
Read Benton's book and learn how easy it is to turn up the juice on your executive charisma.
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- Worth Every Penny, Invaluable Advice For Mingling & Making New Friends!
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Does the idea of going to a large party make your palms sweat and your mouth go dry? You are not alone. Many people suffer from minglephobia, a secret terror of large parties. Jeanne Martinet’s tried-and-true cure is her unique system of techniques and strategies for overcoming social fears. Now you can relax and thrive at any business or social event!
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Worth Every Penny, Invaluable Advice For Mingling & Making New Friends!.......2007-08-25
I am a friendly, professional, outgoing person, who isn't shy around friends, but put me in a room full of people I have never met before, and like so many others, I become a complete -- "Minglephobe"!
I freeze up and immediately take physical inventory of all possible exits while the mind is grasping to retrieve all possible excuses that might be believable enough to give me the reprieve I need to make a quick and stealthy exit. Okay, okay, I'm not that bad, but those thoughts do run through my mind.
I've also recently realized that I get completely tongue tied with opening lines anytime I approach someone new and want to start a conversation.
I have purchased several books to help overcome this "phobia" and this by far, is the best of all the books.
I would highly recommend "The Art of Mingling." Even if you don't want to become an expert on mingling, this author provides some really wonderful insight, suggestions and methods for approaching strangers, some great conversation starters, tips on how to approach groups of people, and even how to get out of a conversation that is not going well.
I don't understand how the reviewer that said he was trying to improve his social skills found no value to this book. My girlfriend, who is one of those super-friendly people that can make friends with a room full of strangers in 15 minutes-flat also read and loved this book. She said it had some wonderful tips and she can't wait to try out some of the advice.
I think "The Art of Mingling" is an invaluable tool, and I would recommend this book to anyone that really wants some real-world, applicable solutions for making new friends.
NOT WORTH THE $, HERE ARE SOME ALTERNATIVES.......2007-07-29
refining my social abilities is something that always interests me. this book is a good read if you are extremely frightful and awkward in social encounters. however, it provides little useful information for those of us who have social skills, but are looking to improve them.
instead, i recommend:
- how to win friends and influence people -- by d. carniege. this text is the basis for all related books. in my humble opinion, it is the most widely cited and accepted novel in the self-improvement genre.
- how to talk to anyone -- by lowndes. the first half of that book is quite solid. however, in the secod half, the author discusses topics such as 'how to talk to celebrities', and thus loses focus and credibility. still though, a solid read.
- the friendship factor -- by mcginnis. if you dont get turned off by the religious references, the book is amazing. i opt to skip over any passage that goes on to ramble about jesus being the most socially apt individual. again, if you dont get turned off by the christianity aspect, it is a solid text.
Can't read her own book to save her life.......2007-06-20
Ms. Martinet has to be one of the worst readers I've ever heard "professionally." Even if her book were more clever (and it's not, studded as it is with chestnuts like "imagine everyone at the party in their underwear") her delivery would suck all the life out of it.
Why didn't anyone tell her? For crying out loud, she can't even pronounce paté
Breaking the Ice.......2007-05-09
Learn how to initiate small talk with this playful guide to social etiquette. Anyone looking for ways to improve their communication skills will benefit from this book.
Small Talk 101: Practical & lighthearted guide.......2007-04-20
Author Jeanne Martinet pens a playful guide to breaking ice and initiating small talk. These are useful social skills in settings that often make people feel awkward. The Art of Mingling offers a buffet of tips to choose from; graze at your leisure and try them out. Some are over the top and others are clearly designed just for women in mind.
Not just for "social cripples" but for anyone looking to improve their communication skills in the art of small talk, a talent for which can yield a big impact.
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Almost everyone procrastinates. For some it causes problems and strains relationships at home and at work. For most people, though, procrastination is a frustrating or troublesome habit we would like to overcome. Rita Emmett will inspire you to get started. With humor and with advice drawn from her own triumph over procrastination and that of people she has met at her acclaimed seminars, she gives you proven tips and techniques for:
- identifying how and why you put things off
- motivating yourself to begin—and finish—unpleasant tasks
- organizing your time and efforts to achieve your goals
- developing strategies to move forward when stuck or reverting to old procrastination patterns
Filled with useful advice and real-life stories of people who have overcome procrastination, and written with a winning touch, The Procrastinator’s Handbook is as entertaining as it is helpful and rewarding. After reading it, you'll find that your self-esteem and your productivity grow.
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A quick read...if you dont put it off until later........2007-08-18
I started reading this book 4 months ago, but just finished it last week. For a book so small that doesn't say much.
This book delivers on humor and very practical advice, but for me it just seemed to say things I already knew such as keeping a to-do list that breaks major tasks into mini-tasks. To be fair, there was other advice, but nothing that just made me sit up and transform my behavior.
Having said that, I don't think it is a bad book and it wasn't unpleasant to read, but I really expected more. I chose a 3-star rating because while I felt better for a day or two after reading it, I didn't turn on that internal "switch".
Unfortunately I have not read some of the other popular titles, so I have nothing I can recommend in place of this book - please keep that in mind when reading this review.
Practical, easy tips for overcoming procrastination.......2007-01-12
There are a number of procrastination books on the market, but this is by far the best for its simple solutions and practical insights. Like other books on the subject, the author deals with the psychological aspects of procrastination, but unlike other books, she keeps it simple, using real-life stories and examples. Highly recommended. NOTE: THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY THE AUTHOR OF "NEVER BE LATE AGAIN, 7 CURES FOR THE PUNCTUALLY CHALLENGED."
Nice bathroom lecture.......2007-01-06
I enjoyed this book. Every time I had to go; I found in this book new reasons to start doing procrastinated tasks at home and in my job. Thank You Ritta !
It Hit the Nail on the Head.......2007-01-05
As a classic procrastinator and owner of my own business, I can say that Ms. Emmett's book was wonderfully accurate in assessing my weaknesses. Her methods for breaking the habit of procrastination are good ones which are easily applied. The fact that she offers several different methods make the trial and error process much less painful. I've applied her rules to my business and home life with success. I'm not cured altogether, but this book has me on the right track.
Part of the story.......2006-11-21
I mainly listened to the audio tapes of this book, although I also own the paperback. Emmett's book is helpful in a number of ways. She shows you many aspects of the mindset you will need to overcome procrastination. However, there came a point where this book could take me no further in my battle against procrastination. That's when I turned to the Wikipedia article on procrastination, and perhaps more importantly, the Wikibook on Overcoming Procrastination. Starting with those resources, I launched into my own trip of self-discovery which has led to a breakthrough in my procrastination. Eventually, you need to deeply understand who you are, your life up to this point, and why it is in your best interest not to procrastinate. Anyway, this is my experience.
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Throughout the ages, plenty of people have written and spoken about success and excellence. But leave it to contemporary philosopher and popular business speaker Tom Morris to gather the best of it into a universal tool kit for achieving nearly any goal.From a clear CONCEPTION of what we want, to a stubborn CONSISTENCY in pursuing our vision, to a CAPACITY to enjoy the process, The Art of Achievement outlines a simple framework that will lead readers down a road of excellence. Peppered with quotes from great thinkers and successful people, such as Plato, Aristotle, Einstein, and Churchill, The Art of Achievement helps readers map out new paths to better health, greater efficiency, and deeper satisfaction. Tom Morris's previous business titles, If Aristotle Ran General Motors and True Success, have each sold 18,000 hardcovers and more than 50,000 paperbacks.
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The best "how-to" book I've read on achievement.......2005-07-26
This is a really great book on the building blocks and requirements for attaining fulfilling achievement. I think one of the best parts of this book for me was the author's classification of achievement as an art. This softened the definition of achievement for me and liberated the concept from my perception as a cold, money-producing necessity to something beautiful, fulfilling, exciting and worthy of creation. Everyone is different, of course, and how we do things is always different from how others do things, even when we seemingly are doing the same thing. We all put our personalities into everything we do. That combined with our ability to choose how we use our unique, God-given abilities to create achievement art that will help both ourselves and others, makes fulfilling achievement very worth creating.
Tom Morris, according to the book, was a very popular philosophy professor at the University of Notre Dame. I don't doubt it. He breaks the art of achievement into seven c's and fully explains them all. He explains his thoughts, backs them up with further explanations, discusses them, tells of real-life examples, and further peppers the pages with quotes from past philosophers that support his assertions and conclusions. One thing he doesn't do is preach to you what he feels he knows is right and then expect you to automatically take his word for it as many persons do. I hate it when I run into that type of attitude. Tom Morris' tone is friendly and in addition to teaching, he convinces you throughout.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is stuck in a rut and feels that they're not achieving to their full potential, for whatever reason. He covers so much territory within each of his seven c's and in each of their supporting discussions that I think there is a lot in here for just about anyone in this predicament.
My only warning about this book: His politically correct college experience is no doubt responsible for the need he apparently felt to be conspicuously inclusive of both sexes in his examples throughout the book. He switches back and forth from the use of "he" and "him" to "she" and "her" in his examples and each time he did I found it very distracting from the discussion. Very annoying, but this is just a heads-up. Otherwise, the book is top notch and if you buy it, I'm betting you'll be glad you did.
The Art of Achievement.......2005-03-04
Great book , very interesting and resourceful.simple to understand and based on practical solutions. I can recommend this book to any one who wants to have a head start in life.
You will enjoy every bit of it
Good thinking.......2003-06-09
Great book of thought-provoking ideas. If you need to reflect on where you are in life, and where you want to go next, this book provides some insightful questions - not answers.
Agesless Wisdoms Integrated into a Practical Success Guide.......2003-02-17
This book does the reader a great service. With Tom's academic background he has searched the wisdoms of the ages to bring you a practical framework which will guide you in creating success in your life and business. His entertaining presentation style comes across in his writing, making this book very intriguing. It is a book that should be read and re-read as one implements the 7 C's of success. I will recommend this book to students and executives to give them an edge in making their careers and lives more successful. An inspiring and uplifting book. It will motivate you to achieve your dreams. It is "must have" for everyone's library.
A True Success Book At Last!.......2003-02-14
I am sorely disappointed that many of the major bookstores are not carrying The Art of Achievement.
It should be proudly displayed on the New Book stand in all its glory!
I've read other "success" oriented books and I can honestly say that Tom Morris latest book carries a depth far surpassing the majority. Although the subtitle "Mastering the 7 Cs of Success in Business and Life" may sound typical and perhaps a bit trite the vast amount of wisdom, insight, spirit and inspiration within these pages brings one to a point of realization, comfort and hope other pop books on success simply cannot touch!
If you have not been able to win friends and influence people. If your cheese has been moved and eaten up. If your prayer of Jabez is left unanswered it's time you to learn how to master the 7 c's of success!
-Kerry
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Classical rhetoric is the most powerful system of persuasion, perfected by the likes of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates. While the discipline may not sound sexy, its timeless principles really work. Pure persuasion at its best, rhetoric has been long forgotten -- ignored in favor of manipulative tricks masquerading as influence. Getting Your Way Every Day will change that. Author Alan Axelrod offers a new take on the classic strategies -- modernizing them and making them relevant to any business or social situation.
Readers will discover how to:
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The book teaches readers how to understand their audience and turn that knowledge into a seamless argument that's guaranteed to work. With real-world anecdotes of the techniques in action, this enlightening and accessible guide reveals how anyone can get what they want.
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- Run, run, run away from her and her book!
- Vile Advice
- Good information if you can filter it from the book.
- This book is for people of the 1900's
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The Art of Mingling: Easy, Fun, and Proven Techniques for Mastering Any Room (Audio Editions)
Jeanne Martinet
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Run, run, run away from her and her book!.......2002-03-09
Can you imagine going up to a group of strangers at a party and saying "Do you mind if I join your group, you are the only ones here that seem at all interesting?" Well the author says she thought that line was a good idea - until she used it and found to her horror that the people reacted negatively. Even if she didn't realize how rude the statement was, she must be amazingly stupid to have overlooked the possibility that other people in the room were their friends. She also gives psychotic advice like saying that she is avoiding someone at the gathering (no don't look around), as in opening thus getting a guest to talk to her so that imaginary person won't bother her. I don't often give ratings, especially one stars, but I felt it was my duty to try to steer others away from this poor offering.
Vile Advice.......1999-10-27
The smarmy voice of this author (on tape) perfectly matches the unsocial advice she gives. I wouldn't want to talk to someone at a party who came at me with Ms. Martinet's intentions. Gee, be yourself. Be friendly. Ask questions. Pay attention to the other person. Please don't lie and fake it. Smile. I'll talk to you.
Good information if you can filter it from the book........1999-10-04
I have just finished reading "The Art of Mingling" by Jeanne Martinet. The author takes a tongue and cheek approach to her informational style but also gives the impression that she carries this attitude at all the social gatherings she attends. I can't help thinking that she never really gets to know anyone when she attends parties because she is to busy playing a game.
I thought that attending social functions and parties is to get to know and let people know who "you" are. Some of the advice that she offers, that I can not heed, is to pretend that you are someone else when entering a social gathering. If you go to the party as someone else, then "you" never really attended the party. She also suggests using a different accent when you go to a party. This is a disaster waiting to happen. What if you decide to have, say, an Austrailian accent and there happens to be an Austrailian in attendance at the party? If you haven't done your reserch, your busted, not to mention that you just slapped another culture in the face for your own amusement. She also says that you should first try out your mingling tatics on a group of "nerds"or "dweebs" (I'd hate to be the first group she visits)when you first enter a party. Need I say more on how shallow and self centered this tatic is? The "so called" nerds and dweebs are probably mingling together because they have common interests and are having a good time. They don't need anyone jumping in to try out their new material on them.
Having shared my opinon on the bad points of this book, Ms. Martinet does offer some good advice and a different perspective for people who like to mingle and are looking for different ways to join in a conversation. Like most self help books, we need to take the information that fits our personality and formulate our own strategies to enhance our own "mingling prowess". If you are intersted in building your mingling skills and can filter out the useful information from what I would consider the chunks of social "don'ts" in this book, then I can give it my recomandation.
This book is for people of the 1900's.......1999-10-02
This book was alright. But, people of these times are more outgoing. The suggestions listed in the book, would be ones I would say while fooling around with friends. Not if I was serious.
Art of Mingling not just Self-Help.......1999-09-28
I thoroughly enjoyed "The Art of Mingling," partly because it is not simply a self-help book that offers useful advice, but also a gentle parody of itself. When you see through it's tongue-in-cheek approach, it provides both useful ideas about mingling and a good deal of humor.
Some people have criticized Martinet's advice, bemoaning, for example, to her "fake it till you make it" or "pretend to be someone else" rules. Marinet, however, does not advocate being fake as a continued practice; she merely suggests that to become comfortable mingling, you must go out and mingle. If you must use "role playing" to overcome your initial fears, that's okay. I am a teacher and often use "role playing" to get shy students to express themselves in class.
Martinet's tone has also been criticized, and it is, in fact, sarcastic. But her jabs and her "attitude" are extremely tongue-in-cheek. When she says that the skill one most needs for mingling is the ability to lie, she is not being serious, but making the reader aware of how one might or might not tell the truth in a given situation. She makes fun of social conventions and of herself, and she instructs in this way.
If you are looking for a cut-and-dried, "this is how you get ahead in the world" guide, "The Art of Mingling" may not be for you. But if you want a somewhat irreverent look at the dos and don'ts of social interaction that can provide insight underneath the humor, I fully recommend this guide.
I owned the audio version of this book, and the tape broke from wear. I'm online to buy another copy.
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Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in the martial arts and business, Robert Cabral introduces readers to the Eastern Mind and Spirit. Using "battlefield" strategies in everyday situations allows anyone to succeed in most any situation.
This book is broken up into concise stories that can be read one at a time or all at once. For anyone who loves the challenge of success or those who just need a kick in the butt to get going Cabral's Mastering the Art of Success will do for them what Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings did for Japan.
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This powerful book is a complete guide to developing mental, physical, and spiritual discipline. This book combines Navy SEAL and special operations mental and physical discipline tools with ancient philosopy and nutrition and modern success formulas. Learn how to control all aspects of your life with self-control, mental programming, the predator's mindset, and ancient discipline secrets. Packed with over 200 warrior quotes, 20 illustrations, and various tools and techniques for strengthening your personal discipline. Includes an index, bibliography, and appendix with over 200 website urls
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Nothing new........2001-12-25
Despite the fact there are many positive reviews out there given by other readers, I found this book is yet another book on self-discipline, the only new ingredient is the author has some kind of military training and he keeps on reminding the reader about this(i.e. he was a navy SEAL commando). To be fair, some of the techniques outlined are useful, but this kind of information is readily available in many other books/articles as well(names like Covey, Robins come to mind), not necessarily only known to the military, as the author tries so hard to press onto the reader.
Chapter 7 (The 100 secrets of power living) is a major flop. Lots of the 'secrets' are not only redundant, some actually contradict with one another.
The redundancy is evident, for example, #17 Breath of life and #57 Power breathing are saying the same thing; #3 Exercise and #66 Endorphin Fix are also identical, namely encourage you to exercise. This is just a partial list of the redundancies. I think those 100 secrets actually can be pared down to around 50 or so and be categorized into a few groups, namely self and mind management, nutrition, physical fitness and general wisdom. These so-called 'secrets' are pretty much common-sense or common-wisdom that most people should know in order to survive. A few of them are quite subjective, like #20 Buy a pet.
In #12 Turn Off the TV, Janke described television as 'the most powerful form of mind control known to man' and urged the reader to 'Unplug the brain-washing machine!', however in #44 Enjoy nature, he said 'If you can't go to nature, bring nature to you. Watch the Discovery channel or wildlife films with your children or spouse and enjoy the marvels of Mother Nature.' This implies we should unplug the TV to avoid getting brain-washed, but in order to enjoy nature without getting outdoor, plug it back on and watch the discovery channel!! This is one of the inconsistencies I noticed, there are more sprinkled throughout the 100 secrets in Chapter 7.
This book is prosaic, in fact it is just a compilation of some general self-help books and quotes. The only 'new' thing that I can tell is it takes advantage of the curiosity ordinary people have on special operations teams and keeps pressing on the fact that the techniques in the book are used by the Navy SEALs.
Only self help book you'll ever need.......2001-03-20
I was in the Army for 4 years and can relate with much of what Michael Janke is talking about. Self discipline is about doing what needs to be done without a drill sergeant or your parents around.
POWERFUL INFORMATION.......2000-12-21
The information written in this publication is POWERFUL and OUTSTANDING! The material motivates you to take action and to follow through. Any goal can be accomplished when applying this information to your life. Finally, I started a small daily exercise and a healthier eating routine using this inspirational information and within one month, I lost fifteen pounds and close to two inches in the waist.
A deceptively simple book.......2000-12-19
I got this book thinking that a Navy SEAL would know a thing or two about self discipline. I have read many similar books and while this was not the best written it's straight forward style was captivating. It reads like a good friend telling you what he did to put more discipline in his life. As we all come to eventually know there are no silver bullets here. You won't find anything in this book, or any other for that matter that will be the magic key that opens the door to iron willed discipline. I find though that learning from those who have gone before and have tried and succeeded is the best way for me to find the strength within myself. I would recommend this book.
The information I was looking for and more........2000-10-29
This book provided me the information I was looking for to help improve my self-discipline. There is lots of helpful advice and suggestions and thought provoking missions (i.e. exercises). The book touches on the power of the mind, setting and attacking goals and improving the body.
Like all self help books all of the information does not apply to everyone. Self help is a very personal thing and it's difficult for a book written for the general public to apply to each of us individually. I found that 80% - 90% was relavent to me. I found myself doing a lot of underlining and making notes. Most of the information is obvisious, but putting it together is difficult for most people. To improve your self-discpline I would recommend reading and re-reading this and other books on the topic to make the important points stick.
The best and worst part of the book is the 100 Secrets of Power Living. The good thing is the bullet format (concise). The bad thing is that there are number of repeated items (i.e. #24. Stop overeating and #62 Don't eat so much). The list could have been cut down to about 80-85 items. The other thing is most people would never have the time to incorporate all of the suggestions (i.e. 30 minutes per day for this and 1 hour per day for that and 1 day per week to do nothing (not with three kids and a working wife)).
All in all the book gives you what you need to help improve your self-discipline I would recommend the book and would seriously consider going to one of Michael Janke's seminar.
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