This is especially the case when you have a good relationship/long-term relationship with a client
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I've done some consulting, and fees definitely are always the biggest hurdle. This is especially the case when you have a good relationship/long-term relationship with a client. This is a must-have book on my shelf. Lost one star for formatting (i.e. blank pages, awkward page breaks, etc.) and some redundancy of ideas. The book is definitely worth the $40 price-tag nonetheless. As another English BA with an MBA, I've found this mix to be very successful personally and professionally. Some of my bosses are the same, and I think that is part of what gives this book its strength. I've found a lot of business writing to be especially weak when the person doesn't have a strong writing base. I think Andrea knows how to distill the complex ideas and make them simple.
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Changing your thinking before dating again makes all the difference.  Martenson uses the power of the law of attraction when she suggests gratitude lists and putting the focus on what you do want, rather than what you don't want. I am a dating and relationship expert and one of the areas that I think is most important in her book is "Are You Hoping Someone Will Change?" Many times I see people wasting years with the wrong person because they don't want to be alone, but that someone is not their soul mate or will not commit. Enjoyable and helpful book if you actually do the exercises.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Power-Path-to-Love/dp/1604941987/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Power Path to Love</a>
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As a licensed sex offender treatment provider, I have used earlier versions of this workbook for a number of years.  I have watched the versions evolve as they follow current research on sex offender treatment.  This workbook focuses on the sex offense, precursors of and pathways to the sex offense, and developing a support system, including chaperon training.  Written assignments are required of clients and are intended to be presented to the treatment group for feedback.  The format allows for further emphasis on and exploration of various aspects of the offender's experience as determined beneficial by either the offender or the treatment provider.  However, the workbook is not intended to be the entire package of treatment as the review by Jasmine Khan intimates.  It provides an effective treatment model when used in conjunction with Dr. Farrera's book, The Good Life which focuses more on relationships.  I recommend this workbook, expecially when used with The Good Life.
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The advice is good and clear, however, strong commitment and basic good communication skills are needed in a relationship in order to be able to put this into practice.
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I have recommended this book to hundreds of my clients who were struggling with relationship issues. Nor is its use limited to romantic couples, but can improve business relationships, friendships -- any situation with the potential for misunderstanding.
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I don't know what the previous insurance producer was getting at, but if they read the book and thought about Strategy #3 I think they'd realize that to position from strength they need to think about "the clients' total success, not only with  but in other critical aspects of their world." I think the book has general networking value as well and is easy to digest.

To further expand this thought for the insurance reviewer -- just bring in their favorite product specialists and split commissions on the non-insurance areas -- or even turn some portions over to other advisors that you trust, but stay involved.  Then just continue to build your posse/tribe in both directions (clients and partners), but with a very specifically designed exclusivity factor. It's not about products or services, it's about helping clients, and having them help their friends by introducing you to some of them that fit your target profile (of which the client is clearly a member). Your the key helper. The quarterback. The introducer, the agent, but then so is your client.

I thought the book was pretty darn good on turning off the classic first visit referral request of "know anybody else who...." to something more specific, formal, well-timed and targeted.  You may get less total number of referral prospects, and get them later in the relationship, but the ones you get will probably stick and they are people you can handle well (which is what it is all about).  Less is more. There are examples, scripts, a framework, timing, setting and it's very simple.

The biggest challenge is the paradigm shift away from what gregarious sales reps get away with sometimes, but which is usually harmful to the relationship.  This can be overtly harmful (this insurance guy seems awful pushy all of a sudden) to subliminal (he seems to want any old warm body and so I must not be getting exclusive service I believe I deserve, maybe I should talk to some other people...).

Even if you've read a lot on networking and referrals, I think you would come away with something valuable here that will make you think a bit more about it, but then put some if not all of his ideas to immediate use in your practice.  What's great is that it's not difficult at all, whereas the conventional referral methods seem hokey/painful/risky most of the time.
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This book was recommended to me by our couples counselor.  It can be hard to read at times if your relationship is in trouble because so much of it hits close to home.  But I will say that some of the conversation starting exercises have been really good for our relationship.
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I have received this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am reviewing the audiobook on here. The author narrates his own ebook onto audio. I really enjoyed listening to Marko Petkovic read his book. He doesn't read it too slow or fast and has a great cadence. I also love his accent, which could be hard for some people to listen to though as it is pretty thick.

Marko's book is about making positives and rituals in your relationship with your partner. Doing little things to show you respect and care for your spouse. Marko gives examples of some little things we sometimes don't even think about like making a coffee for our partner or saying encouraging words. It is simple and easy to say I love you but the actions do speak louder than words. Surprise your partner, have meaningful conversations, spend time together having fun, this one can be hard sometimes as we all get busy with the kids and their activities, work etc forgetting to actually spend quality time with our partners doing fun activities not just cleaning the house or paying bills.  Marko shares 47 love boosters to use in your daily life to help keep the magic going in your relationship. Included in a checklist you can print off his website.

I give this audiobook a 3.5 out of 5 stars. It is nice to have the little reminders to do something just for your partner for no reason and give them touches to feel connected in our busy lives.
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I have to admit that most of what I read in this book I already knew and knew well partly because I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by profession myself. That in itself does NOT by any means mean that I have all the answers (or come close to having them) nor have I necessarily been in the happiest of relationships. True I have only been married once to the same man for over fifteen years, however, there is so much more we can ALL learn from each other and each others real life experiences. What I appreciated from this book was that the author was able to glean from his own personal experiences what he can conclude as being "best practices" for people in general. Sometimes that is, in fact, the best way to teach, keeping in mind, of course, that what works for me may not necessarily work for you. I like the fact that the book seemed to emphasize taking personal responsibility in how a marriage/relationship works: "those who are happiest in relationships are those who work on it. They talk to each other. They read books. They seek help."  I liked that the author felt one can achieve happiness at ANY age "We are never too old or to weary to enjoy the simple pleasures of life." I liked that he felt "Whatever the question, love is the answer."  This is a good book. I would recommend it.
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I'm a lawyer who has represented domestic abuse victims for almost thirty years.  Pamela Jayne's descriptions and recommendations are "spot on," and my heart breaks every time I see a new client who is only now learning what this book teaches. Since discovering it a few years ago I've recommended the book to lots of clients.  My hope is two-fold: (1) that the book will help them break the cycle with their current abuser rather than hold onto false hope; and (2) that it can help them avoid establishing new relationships with the same old patterns.  The book's greatest advantage is that it's an easy (even compelling) read, so you can recommend it to people who would never sit still for dryer policy-wonk stuff.  (If you want more detailed analysis and academic discussion of the subject, I recommend books by Lundy Bancroft.)
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In any relationship both partners will have to make choices and be responsible for their actions.  Sometimes they will be the right choice and sometimes they will not.  When you make a bad choice, or wrong turn, you cause the relationship to experience tension, frustration, and disappointment that you should not have to endure.  Making the right turn allows you to avoid these problems and experience more satisfaction in the relationship.  While nobody is perfect and so there will always be times when we make a wrong turn, it is possible to learn to identify them early and make the right choices more and more often.  This is the goal of this book, to teach the reader how to identify and make those right turns.

The author starts by examining the characteristics of both a healthy and unhealthy relationship.  From there he moves to understanding and respecting your relationship, creating a vision for where you want your relationship to be, and making it a priority in your life to move in that direction.  By the time he gets the reader to this point the author starts asking the reader to consider their answers to various questions to help gain direction for their relationship.  For example he asks, "What behaviors do you want to stop doing on a daily basis?", "What behaviors would you like to start implementing daily?", "Identify several positive characteristics or behaviors of your partner."

Other areas the author looks at include the rules and boundaries we live by, how to communicate better, better problem solving skills, creating change, and creating an action plan.  If you want to take an active role in improving your relationship this book will help you understand how.  There are other books on rescuing or improving a relationship but very few of them go as far as Myron Lewis has done in preparing insightful questions to help the reader decide what is important, what needs to change, and how to achieve that change.  Making Right Turns in Your Relationship is highly recommended for anyone who truly wants to work through a plan with their partner to actively create change in their relationship and manage that change to create the best possible relationship.
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Presently, this is "THE" book that provides a practical description of the "distancer-pursuer" pattern of interaction, which is the most common pattern found in distressed marriages and exclusive committed love relationships. It tells you what you need to do to produce positive changes in your marriage or relationship if you mate or partner refuses to work on the problems in it, and it goes into some of the 'why' you need to do so. I'm a professional life skillls coach who specializes in working with 'soloing' spouses and partners, especially those who need help in getting their "walkaway" husband or wives, or boyfriends or girlfriends, back. This book was one of the foundation stones of the strategies, tactics, and techniques I teach them to use. It's a very good book!
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Ever wondered where your partner stood on major issues that may effect you in the long term????  This is a fun way of making sure you are really the people you think each other are.  Its amazing what you can learn about each other.
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I like Cuban's attitude. He is customer focused. I also like his work ethic. The most important thing in the book is something that is between the lines, and not really mentioned. Cuban is a collaborator. He makes friends who help him later on. In business, often it is who you know that makes a difference, because as any business person knows, people deal with those they like and trust. a good book, nevertheless, and worth a read.
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I don't go out of my way to read books about how we should and shouldn't act in the world, especially in the relationship genre because you end up either blowing it or seeing something that isn't there.  This, however, is a good self help as to why and how we end up in the messes that we tend to be in.

Unfortunately, much of who we are will not show themselves until a situation presents itself.  For example, you will not know if the person likes your friends until you introduce him to your friends.  It's a sad world we live in to know that meeting your family and friends is a true litmus test, not just of them but of the potential party before you.  Most of the time friends and family will be receptive, but I cannot tell you how many potential and even established boyfriends I have had who have broken it off after meeting my friends and family because they don't like them.  All I can say is that that's terrible.  They will disappoint you then and they will disappoint you in other situations as well.  That's why he's not that into you.

Most of this is self explanitory: If he's not that into you, he won't call or go out of his way to include your being in his world.  There is no 100% garantee that following this or any other self help guide will get the desired results.  It uses trendy language that those who watch a lot of SITC will understand.  The 90s had The Rules, then HJNTIY was the book for the 2000s.  There will be something else next decade that will start a few new catch phrases.
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The writer sure knows how to keep me turning pages. I recommend reading this book if you are unhappy in a relationship or have a hard time staying in one. It can change your life and give you better perception on your life. Stop trying to control, persuade or fix someone... Fix yourself, love yourself and then you will naturally be able to let go of things you cant understand. Codependency is so common that I see it everywhere. We wonder why the divorce rate is sooo high. The price is good and I love the kindle because you can highlight. I think this is a must read. A lot of codependency books are really hard for me to follow, this one is good.
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I thought the author did a very good job of explaining the underlying issues contributing to what most would consider moral failings on the part of these clients. The authors own personal life was woven into the book, and I'm not sure it added any value other than to understand that one persons moral failings can justify another's. The author seemed to struggle with the fact that she was dating a man who was by all legal standards still married, but was able to justify the relationship because of it's particular circumstances.
I have no doubt it takes a very compassionate and skilled therapist to succeed in this line of work, and she shows she is those things through her writing. Overall a very good book, but the included personal history detracts from the professionalism aspect of the book.
She does a great job of showing that malevolence isn't always behind the moral failings of these men, but her compassion for their  issues seems to bypass any sense of personal accountability they have for their contributions to the moral corruption of their relationships. If you are looking for understanding this book does a great job of explaining that. If you are hoping for insight to encourage accountability, you won't find that in this book.