What's Holding You Back?: 30 Days to Having the Courage and Confidence to Do What You Want, Meet Whom You Want, and Go Where You Want
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What's Holding You Back?: 30 Days to Having the Courage and Confidence to Do What You Want, Meet Whom You Want, and Go Where You Want
Sam Horn
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312254407

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You never again need feel powerless in the face of uncertainty, awkward with strangers, or helpless in new situations.With What's Holding You Back?, Sam Horn shows you the way to a solid sense of self-assurance that doesn't depend on where you are or who you're with.This is a practical, user-friendly program that is filled with techniques you can begin using immediately.In With What's Holding You Back? you will learn how to:-Walk into a room full of strangers and turn them into friends.- Be a self-coach rather than your own worst critic, able to turn mistakes into lessons instead of failures.- Converse with comfort and never again worry about what to say.- Go places alone and have fun instead of being intimidated.- Spring free from the comparison trap.With Sam Horn's down-to-earth advice, amusing anecdotes, and no-nonsense wisdom, this valuable guide will benefit anyone-- regardless of background or circumstance-- who wants to move through life with ever-present grace, serenity, and strength.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Tips!.......2007-09-21

Positive information provided in easily read chunks! I keep my copy in the car now, and can pull out to read a tip here and there.

5 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended! One of my all-time favorites!.......2006-08-18

Sam Horn's intelligent books always stand in a class of their own, with relevant and realistic ideas that can be implemented immediately. This memorable and practical book is a gold mine of inspiration and ideas, and frankly... is a ton of fun to read!

As a professional career coach, I have read hundreds of books in this genre - "What's Holding You Back?" is one of my all-time favorites! For two years, I have been giving this book to my clients as a gift, and have consistently received rave reviews and heartfelt appreciation in response. I truly believe it's an invaluable resource for helping individuals increase their confidence and clarity. I just recently pulled it off my shelf and re-read it for myself, and was once again reminded of its powerful impact.

Chapter 4, "Conversing with Comfort" is simply brilliant! The tips provided on these pages will have even the most introverted individual communicating and "networking" with ease. If you're already an avid `networker' or sales guru - this book will feel like a dear friend, reconnecting you to what you may know, yet often forget. It will no doubt inspire you to "try on" some new ways of connecting to others in a more meaningful way.

I offer my sincere kudos to Horn for this magnificent work, and offer a sincere "must read!" recommendation to potential buyers.

5 out of 5 stars Professional Encouragement.......2006-08-04

Sam Horn encourages us to reach inside and see what is manifesting by providing tools to strengthen our confidence, believe in ourselves and get out there and make it happen, try something new. I highly recommend reading this whether or not you are in the middle of a career change.

4 out of 5 stars Skeptic.......2006-07-14

This book offers helpful suggestions to step into a more active, fulfilled life. I have put several of the tools to use in my daily activities and have had great success. At first, I was very skeptic that a book would benefit me. After reading the first chapters, I knew I had found a solution to my issues.

5 out of 5 stars Fun AND informative.......2005-10-10

This is a really enjoyable read and full of ideas. Sam is a great motivator and public speaker. If you know she's going to be in your area, sign up to see her! She's great at personally reframing negative ideas for you and making them into positive affirmations.
What's Really Holding You Back?: Closing the Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Be
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What's Really Holding You Back?: Closing the Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Be
Valorie Burton
Manufacturer: WaterBrook Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1578568218
Release Date: 2005-03-15

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Get Unstuck. Become Unstoppable.

What is stopping you from fulfilling your purpose and achieving your dreams? Like millions of people you may find yourself repeatedly stuck in the same old rut–in your relationships, finances, career, health, or spiritual life. Maybe you want to start exercising, find a better job, get out of debt, launch a business, deepen your friendships, practice a new spiritual discipline–or pursue some other goal. The question is, What’s Really Holding You Back?

In this compelling book, life coach Valorie Burton explores the four forces that can free you from the fear, distractions, and obstacles that limit you. Discover how to harness your thoughts, words, actions, and energy to give you the power and strength to get unstuck and become unstoppable in every area of your life.

• LEARN WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO.

• STOP SABOTAGING YOUR OWN SUCCESS.

• OVERCOME THE FEARS THAT HAVE HELD YOU BACK.

• KEEP YOUR EMOTIONS FROM CONTROLLING YOUR ACTIONS.

• BREAK THROUGH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL OBSTACLES.

Seize the opportunity to move from where you are now to where you want to be. You were created to live fully, passionately, and freely. You can do it.

Now is the time!

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5 out of 5 stars Simple, eloquent and powerful.......2007-08-28

Valorie Burton has what I would call *the perfect* writing style to convey what you need to know about taking every area of your life to the highest levels. The chapters are very short and so directly to the point so that you will not be lost in information. She speaks to you as if you are a close friend, and it is very easy to see that she genuinley cares for the people who read her books. In using her own gifts that she openly acknowledges are God given, she is able to truly inspire you to be unafraid to pursue the purpose in life that God has chosen for you.
I highly recommend this book to people who would like to move through any obstacles in any area of their life. Valorie will help you understand that the fear you have that is holding you back is: (1) actually devoid of power over you and (2) can be pretty simple to overcome with God and a plan! I have personally read the whole book through once, and am now actively journaling and doing all of the things that she suggests to do in each chapter. I plan on giving many copies of this book as gifts to my friends and family.

5 out of 5 stars right to the point.......2006-09-08

This book couples references from the bible to help understand what is going on in our lives. At first I was wary of that but it makes sense in this book. The promary focis of this book and the reason why I read it is about being stuck in your life and getting unstuck in your life. It shows examples of what to do.

5 out of 5 stars What is Really Holding You Back is a Phenomenal Read.......2006-01-16

I thoroughly enjoyed What is Really Holding You Back. This book is not only thought provoking, practical, and easy to read it is simply life changing. If you are not ready to go to the next level in your life than do not read this book. After reading this book I made several crucial positive changes in my life and I am seeing the benefits immediately. Valorie has a writing style that causes introspection and ultimately positive action. I have read hundreds of books on motivation and self-help such as "Failing Forward" by John C. Maxwell, "The Assignment" by Mike Murdock, "Awaken The Giant Within" by Anthony Robbins, and more. Valorie's book is one of my top ten favorite of all time. Why? Because she knows what she is writing about, she cares about the reader, and her insights Work! This is a must read and I encourage you to buy several copies for those you care about!

5 out of 5 stars Do you know the way to..........2005-12-30

I purchased a very popular "find your purpose" book earlier in the year, after completing 38 of the 40 chapters I was no closer to finding my purpose than when I began.

I stumbled upon Ms. Burton's site, through Black America Web, and after perusing her site and signing up for the e-newsletter, I purchased this book. From the first chapter I experienced all kinds of breakthrough. I purchased more and gave them to my friends and now we have a group that gets together every week to fellowship about the book.

3 out of 5 stars Holding back review.......2005-10-04

This book is designed for the casual reader, who will not take the time to wade through academically oriented material which says essentially the same thing. Ideas concerning personal responsibility and self- motivation are expressed well, and Burton's writing style is very "readable."
All in all, a helpful book.
What Your Boss Doesn't Tell You Until It's Too Late: How to Correct Behavior That Is Holding You Back
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What Your Boss Doesn't Tell You Until It's Too Late: How to Correct Behavior That Is Holding You Back
Robert Bramson
Manufacturer: Fireside
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4 out of 5 stars Learn to Recognize How You Undermine Yourself.......2006-03-06

This short (and relatively inexpensive) book will help you recognize where your behavior is getting in the way of your success at work.

Bramson emphasizes the importance of seeking and really listening to the feedback you get from others without being defensive, since it often points to areas where you need to change or grow. He notes that many managers are not comfortable giving feedback directly, so they hint around the issues and hope the people under them will be able to read between the lines.

He also points out some additional pitfalls, such as what doing feels right in a situation may not be the best course of action, and that choosing behavior that moves us ahead does not come naturally.

An encouraging point is that we don't need to get rid of our bad habits, but we do need to modify or manage them to keep them from managing us. Bramson's model for image repair is very helpful, and for me was worth the price of the book.

If you are tired of tripping over the same old behaviors at work, try Bramson's prescriptions.

3 out of 5 stars What your boss doesn't tell you book review.......2006-02-09

Not a lot new in this book. It focuses most on correcting really dysfunctional behavior, not on subtle defects.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to the Prevention of Self-Sabotage.......2005-03-16

Watching several people I admire repeatedly sabotage their careers by failing to recognize and fix the same recurring personality problems caused me to take a break from German-Jewish history and read this book. I have been an employer and an employee, both boss and bossed, and believe that we all can use a good (emphasize "good") self-help book now and then. This book enables the reader to pinpoint self-defeating behaviors and correct them, or at least control them.

In my experience, there are three categories of criticism. The first one is task-related, and your boss will almost always give it to you: "This presentation should be reorganized." "We need a better argument for ...." "Next time include slides on the overhead projector." The second category is personal, but easily fixable, and your boss will give it to you (perhaps with some trepidation): "A tube top is just not 'business casual.'" "You need to start being on time for the 7:00 am meetings." The third category is what your boss will not tell you until it's too late: "you turn people off," "you are too aggressive" or "you are too indecisive." The reason she won't is that these criticisms are of difficult-to-describe personality traits and the message is always uncomfortable to deliver.

Unfortunately, the problems that your boss will not discuss with you (until after you have lost that promotion or job) are the very problems that are the most serious and can have the biggest ramifications for your career. That's where this book comes in. It contains a step-by-step process for identifying your trouble spots and addressing them. If you're not brave enough to actually engage people in discussions about your flaws (as the book suggests), it contains several chapters on common personality problems and suggested substitute behaviors. It also contains a chapter on repairing your image, if it comes to that.

The book takes a non-judgmental approach, pointing out that many personality characteristics may be hereditary. Yet, that makes it no less important to address them. (For example, if you knew that you had a gene which predisposed you to getting lung cancer, wouldn't you be even more careful not to smoke?) I learned a great deal from this book. Since none of us is perfect, I would highly recommend the book to anyone who wants to catch and fix bad behaviors early on, before they can ruin your career.

4 out of 5 stars Great and Useful.......2000-03-06

I found this book to be quite useful, it gives you a different perspective on your job, and how others may be viewing what you do. It helps you to think out of your box.
What's Holding You Back? Eight Critical Choices for Women's Success
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What's Holding You Back? Eight Critical Choices for Women's Success
Linda S. Austin
Manufacturer: Basic Books
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ASIN: 046503263X
Release Date: 2001-02-19

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Over the course of the past three decades, the phrase "glass ceiling" has entered virtually every discussion on women in the professional workplace. The phrase has become entrenched in our vernacular as the barrier it refers to--lower salary levels for women than their male counterparts, a limit on their responsibilities, and fewer promotions to positions of real power--has proven to be a disappointingly prevalent aspect of corporate life. However, as Linda Austin convincingly demonstrates in What's Holding You Back?, it's nowhere near as career and life defining as the barrier women have unconsciously erected in their own minds.

Austin points out more than half of all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are granted to women, but notes men are still nine times more likely to reach the highest levels of professional achievement. In other words, the intelligence is obviously there, and the initial drive to do well is evident, but something slows women down on their way to the top. Tripped up by psychological blocks that have been reinforced by culture and society, many women are unable to see themselves as great achievers, Austin argues. Instead of nurturing ambition and pursuing greatness, they shy away from stepping outside the boundary of ingrained behavior patterns--patterns that compel them to "cooperate but not initiate; produce but not invent; participate but not lead; reflect but not create." Austin presents these patterns of behavior, which she identifies as eight distinct, psychological issues united by the feminine drive to affiliate with others, as the countless daily choices women make that radically affect their professional success. These behaviors include examining and fully understanding one's motivation; learning where and how to invest one's energy and focus one's intelligence; employing one's competitive drive productively and efficiently; managing relationships in order to support one's accomplishments and deal effectively with adversaries; and, of course, recognizing how best to channel one's preferred style of dealing in the universal currency of power.

Austin's observations as a psychotherapist and medical professor are fascinating, as are the included findings of other renowned researchers and writers in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. She provides case studies of women in a wide range of occupations and offers explanations and encouragement in a tone that is never condescending, often eye opening, and always inspiring. A stimulating read. --S. Ketchum

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The first book to help women understand and shatter the psychological glass ceiling, the invisible but powerful thoughts and feelings that stand in the way of real achievement. After thirty years of feminism, women continue to underachieve, occupying only 10 percent of top-level managerial or professional positions. And significant achievement-influential woman leaders and visionaries-is rarer still. The reason, argues this bold and inspiring book, lies in the self-imposed psychological glass ceiling, which influences every decision women make in their lives. What's Holding You Back? charts women's unique pathways to achievement and examines eight life-defining choices that determine their ultimate level of accomplishment.

The Eight Critical Choices that Lead to Success: -channeling motivation and turning it into real action

-learning to take risks (unlearning that rough play in the sandbox is wrong for girls) and embracing confidence and optimism in the boardroom

-moving from problem fixing (a typical female skill) to problem finding (a crucial component of success)

-focusing on purposeful self-evaluation and avoiding self-blame

-learning to compete in hierarchies (more anxiety-producing for women than individual competition)

-rebounding from failure and not taking it personally

-mastering the art of dealing with difficult people and accepting that negative feelings from others comes with the territory of "doing business"

-harnessing women's greatest strength-the capacity for connection-as a powerful tool of achievement

"Linda Austin tackles head on the professional and personal roadblocks that hold women back. This book will teach you to unleash the ability and passion that have been buried deep within your core. Good luck on the journey!" -Paula A. Banks, President, The Executive Leadership Council

"This is The Road Less Traveled for girls and women. Linda Austin has it all-intelligence, enthusiasm, grace, experience-and she generously shares it with us. Austin shows us person-to-person the best strategies for success in our lives." -Lenore Terr, M.D., author of Unchained Memories

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4 out of 5 stars A results-based review from 3 1/2 years later.......2005-07-05

A frustrated young friend asked me the other day how I've accomplished all the changes I've made in the last 3 years, so I got out my copy of this book for her. I'm looking it up online for her because when I found it this weekend I realized it's time to read it again myself.

Three friends and I did a book group together including exercises from the book in early 2002. Since then we all have new jobs; one completed a masters in communications, another a masters in fine arts, I just finished law school, and the 4th got her teachers certification and is already an administrator. We've all made major changes based on working together through this book.

When I got out the book I found the strategic plan I developed as part of the discussion group, and I'm stunned to see I've hit 6 out of 9 goals since then - and I still have 2 years to go in the 5 year plan.

Of course everyone's results will differ, but I recommend getting some friends with your same or similar frustrations and working through this book. Friendly encouragement and accountability make all the difference of course - but as motivated as we were, we still needed something to work from. This book made the difference for us. While not all of us agreed with all the theories or ideas, even delving into those disagreements enriched our understanding of our individual challenges. It was a great piece to work from.

1 out of 5 stars Didn't deliver the answers it promissed.......2001-09-23

I bought this book because I saw it reviewed on Oprah. They touched on all pertinent questions regarding why women feel 'stuck' and can't seem to move forward in their goals. Topics such as fear of success and taking risks, years of 'feminine'conditioning, lack of motivation and anxiety to name a few were some of the reasons. The way the book presents itself is that it will cover these topics and offer constructive advice as to how to overcome these issues and move forward. It never did. I found the book to be very informative if you want statistics and thorough research on the effects of years of feminism and how women are trying to overcome the need to nest-build and sacrifice their careers for family life. The book touched on a lot of eye-opening facts. Linda Austin wrote excessively about her research and included a lot of case studies of the professionals she interviewed, but with no practical advice or solutions. I read the book twice...maybe I missed something the first time. At the end of it I just felt worried for the future of working women...very daunting. I was not impressed at all. I was really hoping for some answers.

5 out of 5 stars A Self-Defeating Collaboration.......2001-01-05

According to Austin, "Making correct choices will enable women to overcome the obstacles to professional and personal success which they now face." These choices are heavily influenced by "a powerful motivation driven by a sense of meaning" and involve "the capacity for risk-taking; the ability to focus intelligence; the ability to find and define great problems to work on; a willingness to compete in hierarchies as well as individually; the ability to tolerate and learn from failure; significant skill with difficult people; and the development of autonomy and power." Frankly, I continue to wonder why so many (most?) women still have to put up with all the illegal or at least unethical obstacles. Of course, they do. For Austin, there is one force which united all eight issues for variopus women cited, and powerfully shaped their careers: "That force was the feminine drive to affiliate with others, a drive scholars have described as the most gender-specific aspect of women's psychology." When addressing the eight critical choices for women's success, Austin organizes a wealth of information and insight within eight highly informative chapters.

Austin concludes her final chapter with this observation: "Our commonality of values and ambitions may well make it easier to build lives of accomplishment as well as loving relationships, with deeper appreciation of our shared humanity." I agree. One final point: Although Austin's perspectives are gender-specific, just about all of her advice would be of substantial value to males as well as to females. I am convinced that most human limitations are self-imposed. We hold ourselves back, perhaps convinced by others that we must do so. But obviously there are other limits such as those which result from gender discrimination. They are an obscene violation of our "shared humanity" and must be eliminated immediately.

5 out of 5 stars This gifted woman helps others achieve their dreams!.......2000-10-06

I have been enthusiastically recommending this book to every woman in my peer group ever since I read it. Before I quit my job, I was a lawyer , but I also had a family that needed me at home. I was perpetually struggling to find a middle ground, to be taken seriously at work, to meet the needs of my family. I know the issues Austin discusses are real! I wish I had read the book at the beginning of my career rather than wait until I was discouraged and had already opted out of the workplace. But, when I was starting my career in the early `80's, there were no such books as this. Austin is a trailblazer, a creative thinker who wrote this book to help other women, and I thank her. My attorney friends have been very enthusiastic about the book when I recommended it, but I was surprised that some women in more "traditionally feminine" careers were put off by the "woman's libber" implication of the title, and they refused to read it. Please, don't make that mistake! Austin doesn't try to say that a woman has to fit into the same career mold as a man, nor define achievement the same way, either. In that sense, this book breaks the mold of many books about women's achievement. Austin's goal is not to give tips about how to fit into a man's world. Instead, she gives a map and compass that a woman can use to navigate her own path. A truly empowering book, it convinced me that many of my personal attributes that had sabotaged me in the workplace were, in fact, assets which I could uniquely appreciate and exploit to forge my own, creative career solutions. I think the ideal, target audience for this book is a woman who is gifted, educated, and who really wants to achieve but who doesn't quite know how to overcome the special obstacles that women typically must confront. These obstacles include things like (a chapter devoted to each of the following): the goals we choose (or don't choose) for ourselves to begin with, having self confidence even when no one encourages us, taking risks even when it's uncomfortable, focusing talents even when that means forgoing other possibilities, taking positions of leadership even if it feels like we are neglecting daily tasks, competing head to head with others, dealing with distractions, coping with failure, and wielding power. I'm not a fan of "self help" books, but I could relate with personal examples to every single issue Austin explores in her book. Her book encouraged me enough, personally, that I'm going to give it a go again in law practice, but this time on my own terms and in a way that is more true to my own values. Finally, for those intellectuals among us, this book is well enough researched and documented that, if it had footnotes, it could have been published as a scholarly text in the psychology of gifted and/or achieving women. But it doesn't read in a stilted way. It reads conversationally and easily, much like Austin's radio talk show that I listen to on S.C. Educational Radio. I honestly believe this book is a "must-read" for any woman who has experienced career frustration and who wants to set and meet goals for herself in life in a way that will be authentic to fulfilling her dream of who she wants to be as a person and as an achiever.

5 out of 5 stars A superb analysis and self-help guide for women........2000-08-05

Eight choices which affect women's success are covered in What's Holding You Back?, a guide which analyzes why women continue to underachieve and fall below top management levels. Research studies, interviews and focus groups lend to Austin's analysis of how women fail at the eight critical choices which determine success or underachievement paths.
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    Letting Go of What's Holding You Back: Maximize Your Happiness in Work, Love, and Life
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      ASIN: 1584795786

      Book Description

      Learn how to celebrate what's good in your work, your relationships, your family, and yourself!

      On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you? Wayne and Mary Sotile have addressed that simple question to thousands of people in their work as clinical psychologists and motivational speakers. And they've found that most people—regardless of race, culture, or class—rate themselves a 7, “mildly happy.” What's wrong with being average? Well, every 7 longs to be a 10.

      In their new book, the Sotiles show us how to make that transition—how to join the ranks of those who truly thrive. All it takes is letting go of what's holding you back. Whether you sabotage yourself through negative emotions, a lack of self-knowledge, or bad habits like laziness or procrastination, this life-changing book will inspire you to push yourself beyond your normal limits and become passionately engaged with your work, your relationships, your family, your health—whatever is most important to you.

      Filled with the same series of illuminating self-assessments and exercises that the Sotiles present at their seminars for corporate executives, Letting Go of What's Holding You Back takes readers step by step from self-discovery through self-fulfillment. Everyone—everyone—has the ability to lead a happy, engaged life. So what are you waiting for?
      Living a Milk-and-Honey Life: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Awesome Book--Gotta Have--Gotta Read!!
      Living a Milk-and-Honey Life: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back
      Sharon Norris Elliott
      Manufacturer: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

      MotivationalMotivational | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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      GeneralGeneral | Spirituality | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
      ASIN: 0834122480

      Book Description

      The Israelites didn’t enjoy being slaves in Egypt. They never stopped praying for deliverance or hoping their situation would change, but although they hated their condition they eventually became used to it. Over the years they adapted to the culture, learned to speak the language, and even developed a fondness for Egyptian food. But instead of simply adapting to their new situation, they adopted it--so much so that when God did deliver them it wasn’t long before they were crying to go back to Egypt--back to the things that had brought them comfort. Most of us can relate to the Israelites. At some point we have experienced ’Egyptian’ periods where we became slaves to stressful relationships, problems with children, financial struggles, or sin. And although we despised our bondage, we ended up retaining a fondness and craving for the very things that enslaved us--cravings that are opposite to the delights God has prepared for us. Like the Israelites, we crave leeks and onions even though we now live in a ’milk-and-honey’ land. No matter how hard we try, we’ll never be able to make leeks and onions blend with milk and honey. In Living a Milk-and-Honey Life , author Sharon Norris Elliott challenges us to come to grips with the leeks-and-onions issues in our lives. She helps us identify exactly where we are so that we can better understand how to get to the place God would have us go. Living a Milk-and-Honey Life will help you make the journey from bondage to deliverance and teach you to embrace God’s cravings so you can fully enjoy the goodness & sweetness of a milk-and-honey life. Living a Milk-and-Honey Life includes: Personal reflection questions Inventory questions to help you determine where you are in life Practical ideas & exercises for understanding and moving past the things that hold you back Scriptural references & insightful anecdotes to illustrate

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Awesome Book--Gotta Have--Gotta Read!!.......2006-04-05

      A definite "must read" for Christian women. Sharon Norris Elliot is an amazingly refreshing author! I have several (over ten) Christian books stacked on my nightstand I've been trying to read, but each lost my attention for one reason or another. "Living a Milk & Honey Life" didn't even make it to the nightstand-I couldn't put it down. Elliot has an honest, transparent approach, while remaining Scripturally sound. She actually made it easy to look inward for the wrong appetites; which she called leeks and onions from Egypt (the world). And then she challenged me to move and live in the "Promised-Land" (God's will) through seeking to have the right appetite-one she refers to as a "milk and honey appetite." This book is full of wise counsel, great stories and an incredibly satisfying amount of what I really needed-encouragement. I will definitely reread this one-it's a keeper!
      -Donna Fitzpatrick Monterey, CA
      What in Hell Is Holding You Back?
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        What in Hell Is Holding You Back?
        Edward H. Stephens
        Manufacturer: Foghorn Publishers
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

        GeneralGeneral | Christian Living | Christianity | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
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        ASIN: 0977945200
        What's Holding You Back?
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • A New Attitude: 21 Days that WILL Change Your Life
        What's Holding You Back?
        Michele Batz
        Manufacturer: Nightengale Media LLC Company
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

        GeneralGeneral | Exercise & Fitness | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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        ASIN: 0974334847

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars A New Attitude: 21 Days that WILL Change Your Life.......2004-08-08

        This back-to-the-basics book isn't about the latest workout techniques or philosophies touted on late-night infomercials. Nor is it an unmotivating work that you'll soon want to tuck away with your other books full of "good intentions." No, this is a doing workbook that you can begin at any time, at any fitness level.

        Some people say that `old habits are hard to break.' Batz responds by demonstrating that you can establish new, healthy habits and develop a positive attitude towards reaching your fitness goals.
        What's Holding You Back?
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          What's Holding You Back?
          M.D. Linda S. Austin
          Manufacturer: Basic Books, NY
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Hardcover
          ASIN: B000K8ZAS4

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