Self-Help Books

GTD is a great book. I've read it cover to cover. Now, I'm re-reading it slower and implementing many of David Allen's tips. I highly recommend the book for anyone struggling to keep up with their busy lives. This book will pay off for you....
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The hardest thing is finishing this book. I will not be able to get this thing done!

Are people getting paid to write 5 star reviews?

As we speak, I am listening to the audiobook of "Getting Things Done" and falling...
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I'm glad I bought the condensed version (audio download) of this, because the information presented is the same information given those of us who first learned to multi-task and otherwise become insanely effective twenty-five years ago with...
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this book going in, but it certainly surprised me in its cogency, thoughtfulness, and universal applicability. This is not a book for people looking for some sort of quick fix. It is more of a guide to life. Covey...
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This review has only a negative reflection on myself but I would like to make aware of my mistake. I ordered 2 books online and the one in question I received turned out to be a miniature copy which is about a 2 x 2 book and I was too devastated...
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Since I felt like I was the last person in America that had not read this classic I jumped in last month. Superb information, plenty of thought provoking moments but for me surrounded by academic ga ga instead of real business world thoughts....
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i was surprised at the number of negative reviews of this book. i received it for christmas, and admit that at first glance it felt very cheesy-new-agey. BUT, as it was a gift, i read it, cover to cover. and i think it made a lot of sense, and i...
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Think about it. Substitute "God's love" for the Law of Attraction and it's basically the same book. Call it "the force" and sell it to the Star Wars crowd. Whatever. Not for nothing does every single society in the history of mankind subscribe...
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The 'secret' that this book is about is the Law of Attraction (LOA) and, if you know nothing about the LOA, then this book is a good starting point. It explains what the LOA is (you get what you focus on) and then goes on to illustrate how you...
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Robert Cialdini's book offers a set of seven persuasion principles. They include:

Consistency: Be consistent and people will trust you more.
Reciprocity: Give people something, and they will want to return the favor. read full review | report as inappropriate

I won't be able to balance the high adoration this book have.
The book itself is nice Academic study. If you are about to take it as strategy - you are a fool. Such approach will not last.
Try the The 7 Habits of Highly Effective...
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James Gavitt says:
I was also confused by the choice between the two books and contacted someone at the Influence at Work organization. He replied, "Although both books are based on Dr. Cialdini's years of research into the Six...
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This is a very good book if you find yourself working in a new industry that operates differently. Also, if you find yourself in conversations with others that are contenous or you don't seem to communicate. Then this is a great book to understand...
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I had this book as an audio book and I am amazed how could anyone give it more than three stars. Cliché advices and rudimentary observations abound. Not worth the money let alone the time. Maybe useful if you were not part of the civilized word...
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This book is heavy on the "Why" a crucial conversation should take place but does not go into enough detail on "How" to actually conduct a crucial conversation. After reading the excerpt, I was excited to order the book but part way through it, I...
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Pink genially prods us into a future of retooling ourselves for survival, managing to make it seem more interesting than horrifying. He gets playful advising games to develop creativity and empathy, moving us towards the kind of skills that can't...
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Pink apparently was doing a right-brain exercise when he came up with the fantastical, unsupported central thesis of this book. He thinks that for some reason, all the analytical jobs with barriers to entry (education, hard work) are going to move...
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Pink's 'theory' rests on the assumption that the US has excessive wealth. As of this review, Feb. 2009, most Americans are sobering up to the fact that is not, and has not been, a reality for along time.

Given that is a central...
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This book has helped many of my CEO coaching clients. It is real and to the point. After they read it we have some refined focus on areas to work on together. A great read and very useful.
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Book should be named "Common Errors Even Successful People Make". It was a list of poor behaviors that would get most people fired - quickly. I was disappointed as I expected it to elevate my game. Instead, it listed many poor behaviors that...
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The book provides advice on how to manage your behavior while building your career in the corporate or business worlds. The book title is a reminder that the behavior that lead you to climb the corporate ladder can at some point be against you....
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I've quoted Don Miguel Ruiz in my book, Why not Me? The keys to unlock your power and release your potential. The Four Agreements is a wonderful read, with simple and powerful lessons that all people are well served to observe.

I...
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I dont know how enlightening this "toltec" wisdom is supposed to be. But this 168pg book doesnt seem to be doing it justice. It doesnt give enough reliable background on the Toltecs and just how much time the author studied it before becoming a...
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While I agree with the four agreements - the ideas are good - I don't like how it is presented. It is based on the presumption that life is a dream of Hell. If you don't agree with that the rest doesn't really follow. If that was left out then I...
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I have some social anxiety, even out with friends. Since reading this book, I have been able to use these tips to keep conversations going and to connect with people. I also noticed that I am able to get my husband to share more details about his...