Excellent - Amusing - Thought Provoking - GAME CHANGING!
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I bought the book from Amazon in the UK, but thought I'd post my review here too.

I've been a blogger / online coach / trainer for quite a while, in fact, I have been writing online content for around 5 years at least. I have managed to get blog visitors, and some coaching work via my blogging efforts, but it has been hard, even sould destroying sitting at the computer writing page after page, with no firm knowledge that any of it will produce a tangible outcome.

I recently made contact with Buck / Matt, after following some of his health related work in the past. He's been a really helpful guy, and this book, Kill Your Blog, resonated with me a lot.

I downloaded it, and was laughing out loud within minutes. The style of writing is very conversational, witty, and gets his points across really well. I found myslef nodding my head as many of the anecdotes seem to parallel my experiences too.

This book is not just a rant about the poor income and reach potential of blogging, but gives excellent advice on what to do instead, and how to do it.

The humour, the writing style, and most of all, the substance, make this a great read for anyone who is blogging and wondering when they are going to start making some cash, or a potential blogger who wants the low-down and a reality check on the potential benefits of blogging, or doing something else. Buy it, you won't regret it.
309109
This book is so intelligently written and such a great "thinker" book, that I could not put it down.  What differentiates this from other books of its type; I thoroughly enjoyed reading it AND "thinking" as I did so.  The book prompts you to evaluate yourself and continue to reevaluate yourself at every turn of the page...It is one of those books that as you read you catch yourself saying "that really hits home and makes sense!"  Intelligently written, punctuated with excellent bits of humor, and a learning experience all in one...what else could you ask for in a book!
1942509
This book has EASILY moved into my top 10 favorites of all time!  What a brilliant concept!  Although I personally never wondered about Jesus H. Christ's childhood, this book has cleared up so many questions I DID have (like what the heck does the H stand for anyway?...)! Ok, ok, I'm kidding...it's only fiction!

Really...this book was brilliant, inventive, ingenious, profound....and blasphemous....all at the same time.  Biff's renditions of conversations, scenarios, etc. were hilarious.  It's been a long time since I read a fiction book that really made me laugh out loud.  Even with the stares from other airplane passengers, I wasn't going to put it down to prevent the laughter!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by this reader.  I wasn't disappointed and you won't be either....so, AMEN to that!
387713
Wildly funny! A great read! Game to discuss anything! Unafraid to take changes and refreshingly honest! Loved IT.
Lizzy T
362055
I read this book at the request of a friend.
This is an incredible book and should almost be required reading for all thinking people.  Know the word required often takes the enjoyment away, but...  This book is advertised as being humorous.  I did not find it funny, but incredibly thought provoking, insightful and a rather sad commentary on the state of our worldliness.  The very week I finished the book, our Sunday scripture was about a prophet not being welcomed in his own country.  How appropriate!!  Have recommended this book to many others.
The thought of Jesus returning to earth in any form provides food for thought, but Jesus returning to earth as a politician, much less a selfless one, is even more awesome.  When the author wrote about seeing layers of worlds within Jesus eyes, it made me wonder about what can be seen in the eyes of all those with whom we come in contact and how we could make the world a better place by taking the time to look beyond the surface.
4933932
I had this book on my shelf since last August, but began reading just recently and I was stunned at the concepts displayed in this book.  It truly is breakthrough thinking and has caused me to change the way I approach and solve problems in every aspect of my life.  I haven't even delved extensively into the principles yet, but I must say It's already worth my time.  Very ingenius and I would recommend to anyone with a desire to improve their life, their relationships with their co-workers and family, and of course their ability to effectively and creatively solve problems.
4532011
This game is endlessly amusing and super easy for almost everyone to play. All the details are super delightful, from aquiring 'young 'ens' to getting a 'rig' and getting married (and divorced and remarried) the options are endless, you'll never have the same journey twice. The game even offers suggestions on different ways to play and an expansion pack which offers even more options. By far the best game I've purchased, I reccomend it to anyone who wants a laughter filled, light hearted evening.
3376108
To situate this review in context, I'm an executive coach and consultant in the middle of a PhD program trying to figure out how cultural change happens in organizations.  Everything's an Offer has become my favourite book. It offers the best exploration so far of what happens at the intersection of improvisation, organizational life, and relationships.

Provocative and stimulating (with a delightful sense of playfulness) Rob and Gary welcome us and challenge us to reflect on the way we show up in day-to-day encounters with each other.  Referencing (very accurately and respectfully I might add) great writers like Wheatley, Hillman, Jaworski, Capra, and Abrashoff -amongst others - as in "holy smokes Rob Poynton is well read and super smart" -  and weaving in vivid stories of real life experiences, this book teaches, inspires, tickles and delights.  I keep going back to it - and will continue to do so.

What I especially love is the delicious blend of ideas/concepts/theory with pragmatic "here's how you can actually start practicing this now" suggestions.  I must say, my vacation at Christmas with my feisty and fabulous teenage kids was definitely more fun because of reading this book while the holiday unfolded - I was practicing noticing more, using everything, and letting go. It worked!

A few of my favourite excerpts:

"The plan should be a springboard, not a leash."
"Remember, everything you do is an offer."
"In relationships, giving too much priority to control, regularity, and predictability is counterproductive. You can't sustain the interest (let alone the affection) of a colleague, customer, audience, or lover through control."
Citing James Hillman, "Ideas we have and do not know we have, have us."

The book is brilliant.  Buy it.  Buy it for your friends and colleagues & anyone who cares about living a joyful, creative, connected and human life.
3100116
Our family is having so much fun with this game.  It makes you think about what words really mean and it's funny when you discuss why you chose a word that others would not think matched.  It's interactive and thought provoking!  It also causes you to see things from a different angle than you might normally.
3142384
This book was a great way to learn about myself and have fun at the same time. I didn't know that I could learn so much about myself from playing a game of dice.  With every roll of the dice, I had the opportunity to make a decision, some that worked out well and others that I had to make the best of it. I experimented with what state of mind worked best to get what I wanted. I found out how distractions really affected my game and score.  The Tao of Yahtzee outlines  ways to have fun playing a game and also develop tools that I could apply in my daily life and achieve improved results. I highly recommend it!
1737225
EXCELLENT! One of the very best books I have ever read. Filled with smart insights/wisdom, and an easy read. Read it section by section, topic by topic, to give it all time to digest in your mind. WE, EACH of us, are in charge and have so very much potential. The Universe is there to help us.  Change your outdated thinking and change your life. VERY highly recommended.
3028201
Irrational Exuberance!  I am a senior citizen and having the Time Of My Life with this product.  Having TWO motion controllers is a must for maximum enjoyment.  Even the games I'm less enthusiastic about are Good (golf, archery).  Boxing gives me a cardio workout full of sweat.
Tennis and skiing also provide a decent workout.  Bowling is just Pure Fun.  This is one of the Best Purchases of ANY kind I've ever made.  I always look forward to playing these games.  They are challenging and force the mind to "adapt" to be successful, as in real-life sports.  This product is worth TEN stars.  Excellent Purchase.  Love It, Love It, Love It!!!!
3703302
A great read! Very interesting and thought provoking! This book will change the way you approach many things in your daily life, in a very effective way! Excellent examples throughout the book.  Definitely a worthwhile investment of your time and money!
4926910
If you've read Scheinfeld's Busting Loose from the Money Game, this is a must read!  An evolution in consciousness, a higher view of the busting loose material, a book that transcends the first and applies to all areas of life.

If you haven't read Busting Loose from the Money Game, I'd start with this one, it's great support!

I was more than surprised and appreciative re how much Busting Loose from the Business Game boosted my expansion, two and a half years after reading Money Game.  I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about expanding their consciousness.
1785422
ODD is all I can say! This is not what I was expecting at all! Let me give you a few  interesting tidbits of BASIC NEUROBIC EXERCISES:

"Wear clothing with textures. Wear your clothes inside out or backwards. If possible wear pajamas during the day and casual clothes at night for a week. If you are able, wear shoes on your hands or as a hat. Necklaces make good belts, ties are excellent bracelets and hats can become purses."

"Switch the menu for breakfast to foods you normally eat at lunch like hamburgers. Top this with some of every condiment you can think of. Instead of a bun, try a tortilla, cornbread, bagel or pita. Do not just taste the different items; look at the food color and the new unusual textures. How does this new breakfast smell or feel in your hands? For lunch, make pancakes or have bacon and eggs. Sit on the table or floor. Eat from a large serving platter or a fancy glass. Eat with chop sticks."

"Speak in all quotes for one hour or one day"

Another exciting tidbit from EXERCISES TO ENHANCE THE SENSES:

"Communicate non-verbally for a day. If you are able to make it for a day, then go ahead and aim for an entire week of non-verbal communication with others."

OH and a smashing idea from  MEMORY PUZZLES:

"Angry Birds Yes, while it is one of the most popular applications of all time, it is also a great way to test your brain. This is because the game uses physics in order to determine where your birds fly, especially in the "Angry Birds: Space" and "Angry Birds: Star Wars" versions. You have to alter the flight path of your bird in order to circle planets and asteroids, and if you don't do it at just the right angle, it is not going to work at all. This is a fun game for all ages, and it requires you to process all information in the game in order to be successful."

This book definitely has some good info, but is not for me. I was expecting more puzzle. Maybe this might be great for some people, but I won't be reading this ever again! It was a pretty quick read. I received this for free for my honest and unbiased review.
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I think our family has discovered the most entertaining game that we can all enjoy.  First off, this is not a trivial game to learn in 10 minutes and the instructions, while good, are somewhat inadequate for a full understanding.  That said, we found a couple really great tutorials on Youtube that discuss the gameplay in detail and help answer those commonly asked questions.  My kids age 10 and 8 absolutely love this game as well.  While we have played with the occupation and minor improvement cards, we prefer the simpler 'family version' and I recommend using this approach first even for the serious gamers.  There are  so many unique strategies where one can excel with little influence on random chance (i.e., luck) such as games involving dice. Also my kids get such a sense of accomplishment in building and maintaining a 17th century European farm!!
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OK, I know this is a serious book about influence -- but I laughed all the way through -- at Dr. Cialdini's stories and at myself and how often I had been "taken" by persuasive tricks.

What I got from the book was more than just an enjoyable read --although I can assure you "Influence" is a fun read.

I got a mental innoculation.

I no longer listen to unknown young people at my door insisting that I "help" them win a scholarship by buying magazines I neither read nor want to read.

I no longer feel compelled to do nice things -- or anything at all -- for strangers who press on me small gifts I do not want.

I no longer hide out in the back room, waiting for the door-to-door salesman to roost on some other hapless person's doorstep.

I no longer listen to the spiel from a man who says "he's visiting friends in my neighborhood and just wanted to meet me."  Oh, right!

And I no longer feel guilty about resisting and ignoring persuasive tactics -- whatever they may be -- at all.

Thanks, Dr. Cialdini, for a great read and a painless innoculation.  I recommend your book to anyone -- anywhere -- who's bought something they absolutely did not want!

Phyllis Staff, Ph. D.
author, "How to Find Great Senior Housing"
and
"128 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's and Other Dementias"