The Road to Optimism: Change Your Language-Change Your Life! [Hardcover]

J. Mitchell Perry (Author), Richard E. Griggs (Collaborator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1996

The pioneering book shows you how to build optimism, a crucial factor in achieving personal and professinal well-being. Chapter discussions on making choices, unlearning limiting behavior, achieving forward momentum, managing anger, coping with loss and paying your dues also provide a roadmap for change. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to "focus on the good stuff, the choices you can make in your workds that will lead you to the uplifting results you desire."

Editorial Reviews

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"If life is a journey, the The Road To Optimism is sure to make the trip more enjoyable." -- Jim McCann, presidnet, 1-800FLOWERS

"Mitchell makes so much sense it's freightening. He challenges the negativism of being a grown-up. He has been an envaluable resource to our Promus Hotels management meetings." -- Ray E. Schultz, President & CEO, Promus Hotel Corporation

The Road to Optimism is a starting guide for a successful life. Dr. Mitchell has been training winners for long time. Let him help you on your journey." -- Kenneth H. Blanchard, co-author of "The One Minute Manager"

About the Author

Dr. J. Mitchell Perry has been a professional speaker, organizational psychologist, and entrepreneur since 1976. He is president of JM Perry Corporation, which works with large and small companies on strategic planning, conflict resolution, corporate relations, and business development.

Richard E. Griggs writes books and teaches courses about reaching personal career, and corporate goals withsound principles of balanced achievement.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Tantalus Books (December 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0922530025
• ISBN-13: 978-0922530021
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,243,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I will make sure everyone at my company reads this book!, September 10, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Road to Optimism: Change Your Language-Change Your Life! (Hardcover)

I have the audio tape of The Road to Optimism and Dr. Perry's Language
Inclusion Process really works. It has changed my entire outlook and my company is flourishing because of it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great foundation for making profound changes in life!, December 22, 1999

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Russell J. Wilson "Baja Russ" (Arnold, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Road to Optimism: Change Your Language-Change Your Life! (Hardcover)

Simple understanding of how we get the results we get in life and how we can change those results if we choose to do so. The simplicity of the language inclusion process and ease of understanding makes this book a joy to read. Should be a must read for anyone who works with people!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Optimism can save your life, May 19, 2009

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S. Mayo-Ernst (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Road to Optimism: Change Your Language-Change Your Life! (Hardcover)

In these times, especially, I believe that more people need to read this book for an uplifting feeling. I have always considered myself a fairly happy person. However, Dr. Perry's book, The Road to Optimism, has shown that there is always room for improvement. I enjoyed the book and it was an easy read because he writes like he is speaking directly to you, in person. I know that I will return to this book often and keep it with my reference collection.