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Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits
 
 
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Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits [Hardcover]

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer (Author)
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May 26, 2009

Within the pages of this transformational book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer reveals how to change the self-defeating thinking patterns that have prevented you from living at the highest levels of success, happiness, and health. Even though you may know what to think, actually changing those thinking habits that have been with you since childhood might be somewhat challenging.

If I changed, it would create family dramas . . . I’m too old or too young . . . I’m far too busy and tired . . . I can’t afford the things I truly want . . . It would be very difficult for me to do things differently . . . and I’ve always been this way . . . may all seem to be true, but they’re in fact just excuses. So the business of modifying habituated thinking patterns really comes down to tossing out the same tired old excuses and examining your beliefs in a new and truthful light.

In this groundbreaking work, Wayne presents a compendium of conscious and subconscious crutches employed by virtually everyone, along with ways to cast them aside once and for all. You’ll learn to apply specific questions to any excuse, and then proceed through the steps of a new paradigm. The old, habituated ways of thinking will melt away as you experience the absurdity of hanging on to them.

You’ll ultimately realize that there are no excuses worth defending, ever, even if they’ve always been part of your life—and the joy of releasing them will resonate throughout your very being. When you eliminate the need to explain your shortcomings or failures, you’ll awaken to the life of your dreams.

 

Excuses . . . Begone!

 


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About the Author

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He is the author of more than 30 books, has created numerous audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. Wayne holds a doctorate in educational counseling from Wayne State University and was an associate professor at St. John’s University in New York.


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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Hay House (May 26, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1401921736
  • ISBN-13: 978-1401921736
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He's the author of 30 books, has created many audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows.

His books Manifest Your Destiny, Wisdom of the Ages, There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, and the New York Times bestsellers 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace, The Power of Intention, and Inspiration and now Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life have all been featured as National Public Television specials.

Dyer holds a doctorate in educational counseling from Wayne State University and was an associate professor at St. John's University in New York.

Dr. Wayne Dyer is affectionately called the "father of motivation" by his fans. Despite his childhood spent in orphanages and foster homes, Dr. Dyer has overcome many obstacles to make his dreams come true. Today he spends much of his time showing others how to do the same.

When he's not traveling the globe delivering his uplifting message, Wayne is writing from his home in Maui.


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358 of 376 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read most of Wayne's books, and this was one of the better ones. I used a highlighter on many areas of the book: I love Wayne's style of intertwining great philosophical quotes, anecdotes and personal stories to illustrate his points.

The book starts out citing compelling science and studies, including Bruce Lipton's research proving that genes are far from destiny, and that our beliefs influence even our genes. This is truly the foundation for a "no excuses" paradigm. Wayne delves into the concept of memes, or mind viruses and explains how these are passed on to people like cold viruses.

Next, 18 typical excuses are presented (many of these solicited from his readers). It will be difficult, risky, take too long, create family drama; I don't deserve it; it's against my nature; I can't afford it (surely a popular one today!); no one will help me; it's not happened before; I'm not strong/smart enough; I'm too old/too young; the rules/laws won't let me; it's too big; I don't have the energy/time; it's in my family history; I'm afraid. I was disappointed that my favorite excuse "I'll do it later" wasn't listed, although it was addressed indirectly in various parts of the book, especially in the "commitment to overcoming the inertia" part.

The second section seven contains principles for overcoming excuses: awareness, alignment, now, contemplation (with a very powerful quote from Aristotle--"Contemplation is the highest form of activity"), willingness, passion and compassion.

The third section promotes a new way of viewing excuses, creating a paradigm shift. This includes asking yourself six questions, starting out with "Is it true?" Where did the excuse come from? What is the payoff?" These are very reminiscent of Bryon Katie except that instead of undoing beliefs, you are undoing excuses and eradicating them from your subconscious mind (which Wayne argues need not be beneath your consciousness, and in fact renames as the "habitual mind").

I see people all the time using these excuses to avoid eating a better diet of more raw foods: It will create family drama; I don't have the time to fix good food; I don't have the money to buy fresh produce." My father's excuse was, "I am too old." Unfortunately, he died of cancer two years after using that excuse!

I am confident that this book will inspire people to take a new look at their habitual mind patterns, breaking free to move on to their highest potential!
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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Accountability 101 June 21, 2009
Format:Hardcover
As an old-school management kind of guy, where excuses are not allowed, I didn't find anything overly earth shattering in this handy little guide to making yourself accountable...to yourself. However, it's still a good resource and certainly worth reading. I really enjoyed it, especially since it alligns with my way of thinking. Self-affirmation is good.

The author, Dr Wayne Dyer, put together his material in a very well-organized manner and was kind enough to remind everyone that their lame excuses won't cut it. I must confess, I have used a few of them myself, primarily to justify my laziness about not wanting to work out. However, I'm still not going to work out. I'm just not going to make excuses anymore. There. I feel better already.

By forcing yourself to increase your awareness level concerning any difficult issue you may be faced with, you'll more than likely come away accomplishing a lot of things you didn't think you could do, or didn't want to do. Again, this is basic stuff, but it's still valuable, especially for those less than enthusiastic chronic complainers who always feel the world is against them. You know the type. Everything is "a problem"...You just want to slap them. Well, now you can hand them this book, and hope they can fit it into their busy schedule.

In the final analysis, you've got to be your own boss. Give yourself frequent "reviews", and be honest with your own performance. If you're not cutting the mustard, go back and read this book again.

It's worth it, especially if you usually begin every day wondering what's going to go wrong and who's going to plot against you now. Yeah it's definitely worth it.
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114 of 135 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First of all, I have all the respect and admiration for Wayne Dyer. I love his work and his style and the man has been an inspiration and a role-model for me. Having listened to almost all of his audio materials, which I can heartly recommend, I decided to finally buy a book of his.

I have to say that I am disappointed with "Excuses Begone!". In itself, it is not a bad book at all. To give some credit, this book has Wayne's honesty and principles in it and if one was to apply the hundreds of advices in there I am sure there will be a positive effect. But overall this book does not stand to the high expectations I had from Wayne.

What repelled me, was the cheap repetition of "Excuses Begone" which looks like he tries to create a mantra or something. Also it seemed that Wayne has adopted some of the "mainstream" terminology of the self-help movement, something I didn't expect from him. For example the terms "subconscious", "programming" and so on, which is not bad and I certainly understand why he did it, although I didn't like the style of the text. It seemed uninspiried and usual, although the ideas a very good but nothing original.

All this doesn't matter a lot to me, because this is a book about changing habbits. Well, the approach Wayne took with self-inquiry and self-investigation certainly was something I like. What I didn't like is the execution. At the last part of the book where he is supposed to get practical (and ideas a practical, no doubt about that) he continues to repeat those old concept in the same way as before - with no original commentary or some new point of view.

I am sorry but this book seemed very usual to me. Maybe it would be great as introduction to people who haven't read much in this field before, but for the more read it has nothing new to offer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Outstanding Read
This is a must read. Dr. Dyer's Your Erroneous Zone changed my life years ago and I fully expect this book to have a similiar impact.
Published 21 days ago by mossrocker
No more excuses!
I had read 2 chapters before my sister slipped off with it. I liked the first two chapters so well, that I have ordered the DVD to watch. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Gwen Titsworth
Fantastic Message
I listen to the CD set while traveling and find that the message helps me move toward a positive frame of mind. I highly recommend this CD series!
Published 1 month ago by AlwaysLearning
Life Awakening
This book is allowing me to awaken out of a sleep of excuses. Too many times have I sat back and allowed time, moments and my life simply pass me by, by the excuses I gave over and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jae
One statement Wayne made changes everything?
Sorry, not a proper review of the book but wanted to get this out there as it has given me pause for thought ever since hearing Dr Dyer discussing Excuses Begone! on PBS. Read more
Published 1 month ago by gr8fl
A little too boring for me
This was given to me as a gift as I has seen Dr. Dyer on TV and was impressed with his message. The book is so boring and repetitive that it took me months of picking it up here... Read more
Published 2 months ago by E.L., a reader
Excuses Begon
Easy to read, understandable, and excellent self-help book, I have several books written by Dr. Dwyer and they all are excellent.
Published 4 months ago by Akhee Boss
Excellent book.
Great book! A book for everyone to read. Helps those who are serching for confirmation in their lives and also affirms those who are where they want to be in their lives.
Published 4 months ago by Reviewer
Excuses BeGone!
Wayne Dyer is excellent! I have now purchased and read about 6 of his books. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to make some much needed change in their life. Read more
Published 6 months ago by mrs.mcg
Great book
If you are sick of blaming your present situation on your past or don't have a clue that you shouldn't be, this is a book for you.
Published 8 months ago by Daniel
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changing old thinking habits, excuse catalog, mind viruses, elevate your life, excuse categories, excuse patterns, vibrational match, habitual mind, habituated thinking, payoff system, habituated way, mental crutches, universal cooperation
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New Way of Looking, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Tao Te Ching, The Seventh Question, The Second Question, The First Question, Carl Jung, Henry David Thoreau, The Fourth Question, Father's Day, The Sixth Principle, The Tonight Show, The First Principle, Thich Nhat Hanh, Law of Attraction, The Fourth Principle, The Third Question, The Sixth Question, The Seventh Principle, The Second Principle, Thomas Troward, The Biology of Belief, Martin Luther King
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