Being Better than My Best : How You Can Raise Your Own Bar By Recreating Who You Really Are! [Paperback]

Marie Lena (Author), Danny (Author)

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About the Author

Authors and lecturers, Danny and Marie Lena are living examples of people practicing what they preach. As President and Director of PEP Programs, this dynamic husband and wife team has dedicated their lives to helping others re-create themselves. Married for 17 years and working together for 21, the Lenas’ animated, inspirational presentations delight thousands of people in corporations, universities, schools, and private organizations worldwide. Their enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious!

As hosts of their own Internet radio show, Danny and Marie interview authors, luminaries, business leaders, and innovators worldwide to discover new ways to “raise our own bar” to create a happier, safer, more productive world. The Lenas have authored several books on personal safety and empowerment, and workbooks on personal success.

Marie, a crisis counselor, and Dan, formerly a police training instructor, are both karate black belts. They live in Naperville, Illinois with their five-pound Maltese puppy-dog, Tina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: PEP Pub. (August 30, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0970344503
• ISBN-13: 978-0970344502
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,857,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Coaching and Motivating, December 2, 2000

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Sue Meyer, Director Client Services, Tecsys U.S. (Schaumburg, Il) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being Better than My Best : How You Can Raise Your Own Bar By Recreating Who You Really Are! (Paperback)

I thought this book was very easy reading. I really like the chapters that dealt with Public Speaking, Balancing Work and Life and Goal Setting. I now carry this in my briefcase for daily reference. I plan to use this with my Service's Teams.

This book is great for students of all ages. It provides motivation for raising grades, attitudes and sport performance. I think this book is great gift for your favorite principal, teacher, coach or student. If you are starting a new job or a new chapter in your life, this book is a must read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put it Down!!!, September 14, 2000

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Lisa Sieger (Chicago, IL.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being Better than My Best : How You Can Raise Your Own Bar By Recreating Who You Really Are! (Paperback)

This book is incredibly motivating. I read it from cover to cover in one sitting!!! It has language that is easy to comprehend and to carry with you once you put the book down. I hear the words in my mind many times throughout the day. They have very thought provoking ideas that make you really stop and notice how you are conducting your life and what choices you make. Those choices, in turn, affect the rest of your day and so on. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a "lift." I also recommend it for team building ideas and motivation!!! It works great!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Raise your bar, read this book!, April 3, 2003

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Robert A Sieger (New Lenox, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being Better than My Best : How You Can Raise Your Own Bar By Recreating Who You Really Are! (Paperback)

If there ever was a book that can show you how to be better than your best, Dan and Marie Lena have written it. Insightful, understanding, humorous and most of all, HONEST! If you are looking for a change in your life, if you are looking for some direction, this book is for you. If you are looking to improve yourself or your current situation, this book is for you!