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What you need is what you get., August 3, 2005
At last! You have reached the pinnacle of your life. With a bit of luck and a lot of hard work, you have achieved all you set out to do. Now, with a feeling of self contentment, you can comfortably switch to Cruise Control. Congratulations!
Should this apply to you, then please, whatever you do, don't read Michael Angier's book. You will find it too disturbing, too challenging and too thought provoking. It's definitely not everyones' cup of tea.
Disturbing? Yes - it could well shake you out of any feelings of complancency you may have. In a firm but gentle way at times. Then again, it can also give you a kick in the backside - but only when and if you think you need it.
Challenging? Yes - it can make you question some of your long held beliefs and attitudes. It has the power to shatter myths. Every now and then an idea or quote will jump out of the page and hit you between the eyes. "Hey, he's writing about me!" It has the power to provoke you into taking a course of action - which you perhaps should have done years ago.
Thought provoking? Yes - there is more food for thought in this book than you can absorb in one reading. You'll find yourself often going back to the many pages which you've bookmarked. They contain numerous little gems - the ones which you wish you'd read in the early formative years of your life. Not only gems from Michael, who has a wealth of them, but from some of the world's most respected writers, thinkers and achievers. And a few from people who you'd least expect.
Michael Angier has three "I"s - let's look into them:
Integrity: You won't find pages of meaningless platitudes or frenzied hype. This book is written from the heart, with a genuine desire to help those who seek to better themselves.
Insights: Just one of Michael's observations can set off a whole chain reaction of your own lateral thoughts and create your own valuable insights.
Information: Numerous very practical and useable ideas, plus links to many other sources. You may not use or absorb it all, but you can sure take as much as you need of whatever you personally need.
Cruise Control? Who, me? Heck no! I was struggling up my self made mountain, stalled and running out of fuel. Have you been there by any chance, along that narrow, bumpy, winding road? Who knows what unseen hand guided me and inspired me to firstly find, then to order Michael's book. Sometimes, what you really need finds you...
For me, this book has been a jump-start for both the mind and the soul. Now,I have both the impetus and the fuel to continue my life's journey. Now,I can also enjoy the scenery along the way - with a new, fresh, positive outlook.
For me, the greatest value of this book is in the stimulus it can give to anyone who genuinely seeks to be their best. Look at it as a very real, worthwhile and lasting investment in your own future, as it has become in mine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful Daily Vitamins for the Spirit, February 7, 2007
This is a remarkable compendium of short essays to inspire and motivate you, filled with practical wisdom to make every day more productive. Most of the essays are less than two pages long and after reading the book straight through, I've been re-reading it, one essay every morning. I find Angier's writing casual and very, very practical. His style is up-lifting and exciting. Starting my day with ten minutes to remind myself of my goals, my priorities and my values has at least doubled my productivity.
In a world surrounded with "bad news" in the morning paper and on the television, these little essays remind me of who I really am and what I truly want. His focus on practical steps to build my business, improve my relationships, take care of myself and use my potential have been invaluable. I've bought copies for many of my friends and clients to remind them of what's possible.
This is not traditional "psych-em-up rah-rah" material. Angier writes about doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways to achieve unexpected results every day. I find that extremely helpful. This is one of those little books that truly might change your life. I can easily imagine looking back a year from now and being astonished by what I've accomplished and Angier's daily insights will get much of the credit.
Buy and read this little book!
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