find the nuggets of Chris's wisdom
345033
Great book for all levels of entrepreneurs that want to hire virtual staff. There is some pretty basic stuff, but it is written in a way that more advanced reader can skim through and find the nuggets of Chris's wisdom.
3829807
Brian is a wonderful writer, this was an enjoyable read. During the read you will learn valuable nuggets of wisdom. He comes across as wise and unbiased in educating a prospective buyer. Some of his advice is counterculture and I appreciated the different perspective.

He plugs in his services often in the book and I didn't view it as a bad thing, especially if you are anyways looking to hire professional help. Almost all books you will read on this topic are nothing more than marketing material for the authors services but Brian tried to be very subtle about it.
1784519
Chris Ducker has become the authority on VAs.  I bought his book mainly as a thank you for his incredibly useful blog posts and podcast appearances, not to mention his own podcast.  But there are specific tips in here that aren't necessarily covered elsewhere.  You'll be hard pressed to find more informational value anywhere for only ten bucks.
1618439
A divorced dad of 2 daughters as well as a foreigner to the USA, I share several common experiences with author Christos Efessiou.  I found this book to be wonderful.  Several times while reading it, I commented to myself "I wish I had this book at my disposal many years ago".  The end result ( Chris' great relationship with Persephone) speaks for itself and it speaks volumes.  However, one could argue that due to the DNA link, Persephone inevitably would have been close to her father.  I believe the answer to this "issue", lies in pages 137-139, where Persephone's friend Tara, expresses herself as to what she learned from Chris and the role he played in her life.

This book was at the same time instructive and inspirational.  I salute Chris for the time he has taken to share his wisdom with the reader.  I also salute him for his integrity and leadership both in business and in his personal life.  I hope this work is the first of more to follow as clearly this is a man of vision, wisdom, energy, integrity and above all LOVE.  Joel Batzofin, M.D.
2807284
Ryan Blair's book was richly peppered with mentoring wisdom both from the hard times as well as high points. He generously shares insights into mistakes to avoid and principles that he stumbled upon or was fortunate enough to have shared with him. Many of these gold nuggets are worth the read by themselves. Great read. Thanks for writing it.
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First a disclaimer: I've recently become a part of Chris' mentorship program.

Second, the decision about 5 stars or 4 was a coin flip. Well, no flip involved. I decided to round up my 4 1/2 stars. ;)

I've been waiting for several weeks for this volume to appear. Chris kept promising it was in process. I was pleased this morning to receive a message that it was available. All of the books in this series have been educational.

This book has two parts. The first focuses on the possibility of combining mini-movies 5 and 6 to increase pacing, reduce script length, etc. Of course, that's not always possible and exercising the option must be done judiciously. There is good advice about when and how to go about that. The second focuses squarely on mini-movie six itself - the end of Act II - the make or break change for the protagonist. Chris uses the recent movie, "The Imitation Game," as the practical example for the character arc leading up to and through mini-movie six. There's some very good analysis.

The proofreading is a bit rushed. For example, "abomination" was used in a couple of places where the audio was no doubt "domination." I only noticed a few slips of this sort, and it is *SO* common among self-published Kindle e-books. ;)

These small e-books that take a more detailed look at the different mini-movies are helpful, given their focus on practical advice to members of Chris' mentorship program.

If you've read the original book and appreciate the story structure that Chris is advocating, this and the previous volumes in this series will help you apply the method to your script(s).
1434603
Wisdom to Win With is packed with nuggets to live by that will lead you to a better life now (or very soon).  It inspires you to think broader, look further, achieve more, climb higher, live happier, become wiser, and so much more.  It's like having a pastor and a sage speak to you every day!

A daily dose from this inspiring book will set you up for a day of contemplation, optimism and peace.  A great supplement to your daily devotion and scripture reading.  Youll enjoy consuming these wisdom nuggets daily as Marlon gives us something poignant to dwell upon all day.  From the first read, you can tell right away that even with a busy life, youll want to spend plenty of time reading and re-reading the wisdom presented here and like me, you'll be looking forward to the next book and the next one.  This book is truly a blessing!
3929060
I always love to read what Chris and Julien have to say. They keep it on the positive and share such beautiful stories that motivate me to create. I first listened to the audiobook, then purchased the book to add notes to some chapters. The book is full of useful information, including detailed anecdotes that prove the advice worthy. It's a fun read, not at all dry like many "business" books can be.
1411239
This book is an excellent companion, and you may find yourself (as I have) reading several day's worth of wisdom in one go. Highly recommended!
1497005
I just want to take the time to thank Chris for this book. It's great advice. Nothing new in the long wrong but everything is concise and easily explained. I wish he would have given more specific detail on what he did for his book but that was my only issue. Definitely recommend!
3928724
I appreciated the brevity of this book. Even though it's "small" it's packed with resources that can be used to make your life easier and more on "auto pilot" (which means you can focus on things that really matter). Sprinkled throughout are real life examples of how Ari uses the tools to improve his life. While I was able to read it quickly, it will take more time for me to implement the ideas/tools in there (I just read the book last night and I've already started using some of the tools today). As a virtual assistant I'm also going to use the ideas listed here to help my clients. (which is a win-win, in my opinion).
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Great book!  Amazing wisdom!  I read it once.  Now I am going by through it slowly.  Loving my morning coffee with this book as I find  golden nuggets.  It helps to center me for the day.  I keep it handy when I am in need of inspiration.  Thank you!
835920
I found some real nuggets of wisdom in this rather short, 120 page, book and although it might not be that common, there do appear to be some used copies available on Amazon.

In any case, I feel fortunate to have purchased this book when I did because I found some great information contained on these pages, and one of the sections that was truly unique had to do with, what the authors called, "the continent of human games."  It is a metaphor for spiritual development and it starts at the tip of the continent with the "caves of pain",  then as one journeys they encounter "the forests of fear" and/or the "the marsh of resistance", and once over "the river of blame" we find "the field of rewards." I can't do the chapter justice here, nor the rest of the book for that matter, but I have yet to see anything similar to this book on the market.

If you can find it, I would suggest getting a copy.
3366802
Brilliant book - Chris has a conversational 'voice' that is easy to read, and the book is full of interesting anecdotes, information, and inspiration. I highly recommend it for anyone who is even remotely interested in the outdoors, and how to live in it.
515743
"Quotes for Powerful Living" is an interesting book of famous quotes which are then explained and expanded upon. You will learn how to apply each quote to your life. In this way you will attain wisdom in a practical way.

Some of the issues discussed involve learning to be courageous, the importance of family, your relationship with God, anger and the fear of death.

I found the advice in this book to be kind and sensitive. I especially enjoyed reading the happiness tips and the tips on how to overcome procrastination.

~The Rebecca Review
4602195
Hearing Chris speaking and also reading this book, you immediately feel that he is authentic and genuinely cares about helping people he comes in contact with. What is most helpful about this book is that it is broken down to four parts.

They are: Understanding Big Gamers, framework before an event, framework during an event and lastly (Chris says the most important part!) the follow-up with the people you meet. He lays out strategies and mindsets in each stage.

Essentially if you want to live a more fearlessly fun and fulfilling personal and professional life - this book will serve as a valuable guide. He has pushed me to aim high. Read this and you will too.
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As the title indicates these are 30 sayings that is clearly explained with examples that can be followed by anyone. There is a lot of wisdom in these sayings.