This can book can prompt a life changing experience. ...
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This can book can prompt a life changing experience. It goes way beyond the empty chair type exercise in therapy. By externalizing the 'demon', we can clearly see what it is that our deeper wounds need to be healed.
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There are books that change your perspective and there are books that change your life. This is both. A journey through the world of data and how anyone can become a "Jerk" (like Uber or Airbnb) with daring conviction. As I read each chapter I found myself considering new opportunities that I had never contemplated before. His chapter on marketing was especially interesting to me. Surdak's ideas and conclusions have the potential to fundamentally shift the world of business. Jerks will lead; the jerked will fade away.
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I knew what the book was about before I purchased it, but what I didn't know was how easy the book would be to read and how riveting the story.  I couldn't put the book down from the time I began it.
  In a few words it is about a near-death experience had by a woman who was dying of cancer.  But in addition to that experience, the author has done a superb job of describing her life before the onset of the cancer and then what happens after she experiences a true healing of her illness.  I think everyone, regardless of belief, should read this book.  It will be life-altering for many readers.
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This book brought me a life changing experience.  I now have a greater appreciation of the power of the written word and belief in myself.  It's a definately must read - better than any self-help book I've ever read.  I'm going to buy it for my family and friends so that they too and receive the beautiful gift.
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Instead of waiting for the end of your life to appreciate it, take stock now - you are on an epic journey.

My copy is filled with highlights, the sign of a book that I know I'll refer back to. I think the best I can do to help convey the significance of this book is to share some of my favorite highlights. I read it cover to cover in about 2 weeks.

Some notable highlights:

 Our Journey... 

 A story that keeps our interest is one we can't anticipate. The treasure lies in the unknown.
 Life is not designed for ease, it's designed for meaning.
 Understanding our place in the world gets us halfway to making the world a better place.
 It's the result of aiming at something beyond mere adaptation and survival.
 "No vision would be required, no dream would be needed, and no one's soul would be truly tested."
 "If we cannot find joy in the journey, there will be no delight in the destination" ~ Will Craig
 "Life is like arriving late to a movie, having to figure out what is going on without bothering everyone with a lot of questions, and then being unexpectedly called away before you find out how it ends."

 Teaching and Mentors 
 "We teach best what we most need to learn." ~ Richard Bach
 It is said that the best teachers are those who have just learned what you need to know.
 Become the apprentice of your best life.
 "When the hero is ready, the mentor appears."
 There's a difference between knowing the path and walking it.
 A willingness to trade immediate gratification for lasting courage and heroism.
 Getting knocked down reveals you're human, getting back up reveals your character.

 Ambition, change, and entitlement 
 We have the opportunity to improve our lives incrementally one day at a time.
 Our unwillingness to change (or accommodate change), keeps us stuck, and we repeat the lesson. We have to renew or redo.
 Reflection allows us to see the significance of the lessons learned.

 Decisions, Fate, and Reflection 
 What you say to yourself really does matter (it's our internal programming).
 Our lives are the culmination of every thought we've had.
 Our values, principles and boundaries will be forever getting tested.
 Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom (Aristotle).

I'm sure you'll find more gold as well!
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Shift your reality and lift the boundaries you put on the possibilities unconsciously. This will be the result of reading this transforming and inspiring book. So beware!  Life might not be the same, after reading this. If you are ready for it, it is the best gift you can grant yourself! Enjoy and submerge in this new reality. It is fun to read, and Richard Bartlett does really have an important message for you!
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This is a remarkable book. I'm not sure what I was expecting when I started, but it's message is transformative. At it's heart, Ury suggests the most important skill to a negotiation is presence of mind and that extends to presence of your needs, of emotions, of reactivity, of humanity of the other party. When you act from this place, then you're able to see clearly and approach any negotiation from a level head. Ury has negotiated very high stakes peace agreements and other unimaginably volatile situations, any of which make your negotiation on your car's monthly payment seem small time. But what he advocates translates for any situation. A gem of a book.
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This is an easy read.  It has however, the potential to change your life. Most of us have to admit that overwhelming and anxious times are a reality of life, for some more so than others.  Regardless the degree or level of issues in our lives, what I love about this simple book is the "map" it offers for seeing ourselves through those times. This is a book for anyone, anywhere, anytime.  I believe the "map" or principals or steps, whatever you want to call them - will not only allow you to begin to "find your marbles" but may well move your life in a positive direction "beyond."
The fictional story within is quite good - and at some point you will figure it out before you finish. At least you will think you have figured it out.
My jar of marbles moved up from storage in the basement - to a glass container where I can readily see them everyday. You will understand why.
This book was a gift from a friend - Thank you! Sue and Thank You! Clare, Troy, Julie and Laura for encouraging all of us to "find our marbles."
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Some books makes for a good read, some have very good information. This book in my view is a must have tool if you are serious about change management.
After my four weeks experience with the book I found myself addicted to it, as a reference tools.
I also believe that I should give thanks to God for have being able to enjoy the gift of two at the price of one.
I was lectured to by the author of this book, on the said topics. What better combination could I have gotten from the MBA program at St. George's University.
A life changing experience in deed.
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I've read a few books that had the possibility of being called life changing, and this is one.
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Knowing Tony Arnold personally, I can tell you this is a life changing book that you should not miss. It will open new ideas and maybe question some of the teaching that organized religion has taught us. To be "religious" and to be "spiritual" has many differences. Tony presents spirituality in a manner that is not always easy to comprehend. It is not meant to be a 'fast' read but to learn as we go along. I have to admit, that knowing him, I did the fast read and then went back to study it. I still have much to learn and consider myself in first grade as far as my spirituality is concerned and Tony is in advanced college courses. We have all been to depths of despair and God used Tony's despair to impart an important message to us. Don't miss the answers to changing your life.

He has been a blessing to my life and can be to yours too.  Kat
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"Pronoia Is The Antidote for Paranoia" is so much more than a book, and even more than an inspirational tome... it is, in fact, a phenomenal opportunity on several counts. It is not just an opportunity to grow into a happier, healthier, more fascinating and more creative life -- it is also an opportunity to see into the mind of a person who has made that journey, and chosen to carry what xhe's learned back to us.

One of the most enjoyable parts of "Pronoia" is actually -participating- in the process. The activities in the book give every reader the opportunity to develop inspiration and awaken creativity. It is like walking with Rob Brezsny on the road to a future ignited by cosmic passion and profound jubilation.

Through some of the strangest, most difficult transitions of my life, Pronoia has been there to help me sort out the pieces so I could put them back together into a work of art -- and when the 2nd edition came out, I considered it my pleasure to share the experience with my grown offspring and my companions!
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I felt like an magical force lead me across the floor of the local bookstore and right to this book. I had read The Travelers Gift, which is awesome, so I figured Andy Andrews new book was likely a must read. A picked it up, read some of the quotes and a voice in my head said "buy it." I'm glad I did. While anytime is the right to read this book, the timing for me couldn't have been better.  I am about to make some choices regarding my business that have had me stumped for quite some time. After reading this book, the fog cleared and I now know the direction in which I wish to go.
I must warn you that this book will move you and shake you. And you could erupt at any moment into tears - of joy. You better get ready for a new life - this is very powerful stuff. In fact, I would find it impossible for you to read this and not be changed - in a very good way.
While reading the book you will have a profound respect for human potential - particularly yours. You will be ready and more than willing to make a difference in the world, and what a difference that can make in your life! The power is truly within you, and you will come to know it just in case you've had any doubts.
Andy has a special gift for storytelling which makes this book both an enjoyable and inspirational learning experience. I give this book my highest recommendation. Don't wait. Buy this book and let Andy Andrews moving story change your life.
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this book may just change your life...forever!

If you have a heart...compassion for the weakest members of our planet's society....your eyes may be opened, your heart moved, your priorities changed, your wallet opened...just as these changes happened to the author and this reader.
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An excellent book on making the transition from the current life you know to one of great change and adventure.  Debra Cantrell brings forward all the pros and cons that she and other women in her study experienced in choosing the cruising life.
I felt that this book would be a great source of information and inspiration for women faced with this life changing decision.
From my prospective, it provided me with a greater understanding of what my wife was struggling with in making my dream of cruising a reality.  Through our discussions surrounding this book, we have now reached a common goal of cruising that will be exciting for both of us.
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This book will have a profound effect on you...it's divine.
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Twenty Seconds A True Account of Survival & Hope is a true gem.
Its pages are filled with a life changing message. It is easy to see why this book has
become an international best seller. I have been interested in near death experiences (ndes)
ever since my sister, Jessica Haynes, had a life changing nde.
I realize people have differing opinions on ndes and life after death and that in talking about ndes
some people make judgements; but the after effects of ndes to me are undeniable,
 especially to  those of us who have seen them firsthand.

What makes Roberts message so powerful is the aftereffects; his personality and life
orientation change. His book is so much more than a book describing an nde.
It is an nde story like no other. It is a book not only for people interested in ndes,
it is a book for anyone who is:
struggling with a health issue,
facing a life emergency or loss,
who is looking for purpose,
who needs hope and so much more.

 Its easy to read and a riveting page turner.
Its as if Robert is sitting right beside you sharing
his story with you.
Some of the powerful takes aways for me were:
-lives can change in an instant (or in twenty seconds!)
-set backs can be turned into comebacks,
-gifts can come from tragedy,
-the power you hold is in your perception
-go after the future you desire with all your heart
 & live life to the fullest!, Reach for the stars
 knowing there is a presence that supports you,
 being sure to choose a good support system
-and live with gratitude!
Linda Haynes
San Rafael, California