To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?: That is the Question [Paperback]

Robert Ringer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 18, 2003

In candid terms the book explains what intimidation is, why you become intimidated, and how you can avoid the mental lapses that can cause even the most successful people to sometimes fall victim to intimidation.

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About the Author

Robert Ringer is the author of seven books, including three best sellers. He has appeared on numerous American talk shows, and has been featured in such publications as Time, People, the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Barron's, and the New York Times. His books have been read by an estimated 10 million people and translated into more than a dozen languages. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: M.Evans & Company (December 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590770358
• ISBN-13: 978-1590770351
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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102 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *****, February 15, 2004

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This review is from: To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?: That is the Question (Paperback)

This is the same basic text as WINNING THROUGH INTIMIDATION, but is rewritten, with whole passages added in spots. If you just want the basic message, then either book will do. But if you're like me, and you've read the previous version many times, the subtle differences in this version of the book are worth reading. Like only a dedicated Beatles fan could probably tell the differences between the album LET IT BE and the recent "newer" 2003 version titled LET IT BE...NAKED, and appreciate them, too. A passing fan would think, "What's the difference?" So this book (if you've already read the earlier version) is for the dedicated Ringer reader only. If you've read neither, this is the preferable version.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good update of a great book, June 8, 2005

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This review is from: To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?: That is the Question (Paperback)

"To Be or Not to Be Intimitated" is a good update of a great book, and the title is much more appropriate than the original "Winning Through Intimidation" since the subject matter of the book is the psychology of intimidation. It is not a book about running roughshod over the other guy by being an intimidator. The book lays out Ringer's basic philosophy of business and is filled with anecdotes of how he, Ringer, changed his success ratio in selling simply by recognizing how business is conducted on a day to day basis and applying what he learned. This book should be part of "Business 101" in every business school in the country. If you haven't read "Winning Through Intimidation, buy this book now; if you haven't read "Winning Through Intimidation" in the last year, buy this book and rekindle the fire started the first time you read it.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book and change your life! It changed mine!, June 10, 2005

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Aaron "Malaysian Entrepreneur" (Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?: That is the Question (Paperback)

Originally titled 'Winning Through Intimidation', Robert Ringer's 'To Be or Not To Be Intimidated' is one of the books that has made a profound impact on my life. It is indeed very true when the author explains that the degree of success or outcomes we desire is closely related to the level of intimidation we allow ourselves to feel.

The book is very relevant because we are constantly involved in situations that may make us feel intimidated. It could be negotiating a business transaction, getting a faulty product replaced, cold calling, speaking in public or even explaining to a spouse why you were back home so late.

Robert Ringer's various illustrations based upon his own experiences are engaging and enlightening. Whether you are an entrepreneur or working for your boss, read this book and you will clearly understand why we sometimes do not get the outcomes we desire.

Robert's writing style is very direct, straight to the point and no nonsense. So if you are expecting some motivational fluff, you may want to look elsewhere. The advise in this book are lessons in life that you will not learn in any MBA lesson.

I really wish I had read Robert's book earlier on when I started my business. I could have avoided a lot of mistakes and saved myself lots of agony.

I have personally met Robert at a seminar, and I am impressed by his wisdom, wit and friendly nature. I wholeheartedly recommend 'To Be or Not To Be Intimidated' to anyone who truly aspires to be successful in business and life.