The Sixty-Second Motivator [Paperback]

Jim Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 2006

Based entirely on research from peer-reviewed journals and randomized controlled trials, The Sixty-Second Motivator is an easily read story that reveals practical motivational techniques. In less than 100 pages, readers will have the necessary tools to enable them to motivate themselves or others. A handy worksheet is also included which guides the reader through the motivational process.

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From the Author

The idea for this book came directly from my experiences over the years working with a wide variety of patients at a large university teaching hospital. Even now, a typical day for me could be treating an outpatient with shoulder pain in the morning, and then getting a heart transplant patient out of bed for exercise in the afternoon.

Early on in my career, I realized that no matter how much medical knowledge I had, it was all basically useless unless I could get my patients to do what I knew was good for them, things such as exercising regularly or eating better. After much researching and field-testing, I decided to write The Sixty-Second Motivator as a way of pulling together all the evidence-based techniques I use so that others might benefit from them. (edited by author)

About the Author

Jim Johnson, P.T. is a physical therapist who has spent over nineteen years treating both inpatients and outpatients with a wide range of pain and mobility problems. He has written many books based completely on published research and controlled trials including Treat Your Own Knees, The No-Beach, No-Zone, No-Nonsense Weight Loss Plan: A Pocket Guide to What Works, Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff, The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution, Finding Happiness in a Frustrating World, Exercise Beats Depression, Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow and Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis. His books have been translated into other languages and thousands of copies have been sold worldwide. Besides working full-time as a clinician in a large teaching hospital and writing books, Jim Johnson is a certified Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association and enjoys teaching physical therapy students from all over the United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC (May 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598581384
• ISBN-13: 978-1598581386
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Unlike a lot of self-help books you come across, the ones I write have been scientifically proven to work. By "proven", I mean that the treatment strategies discussed have been shown to be effective in one or more randomized controlled trials. The randomized controlled trial offers the highest form of proof in medicine that a treatment actually works.

After 20 years in medical field, I can say that it has been very rewarding work for me. Books are just another way I can help people get the proper care they need to get better.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivational interviewing made easy!, October 21, 2009

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Jean Collins (Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sixty-Second Motivator (Paperback)

This is a simple, easy to read explanation of motivational interviewing - probably the most effective way to help people change. Using a story format helps not only with remembering the information, but with knowing how to apply it, either for yourself, or for someone else. I'm a psychologist, and I'm trying to use this technique more in my work, so I've read professional books, watched DVDs, talked to colleagues, etc. I can honestly say this little book has probably helped me just as much as any of those. Highly recommended.

86 of 104 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Really Works!, August 7, 2007

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J Neal (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sixty-Second Motivator (Paperback)

Forget the motivational seminars, DVDs, and CDs. This little book has more insights into motivation than anything else I have seen! No hype here.

The author has taken complex concepts and made them easy to understand in an entertaining way. I use the practical tips not only to motivate my patients, but also to motivate myself!

196 of 250 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The missing link!, September 18, 2006

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jimbvis (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sixty-Second Motivator (Paperback)

Having read Jim Johnson's No Beach No Zone weight loss book, I knew WHAT to do, plain and simple, and WHY it was important. So why wasn't I doing what the book laid out as a proven plan for weight loss? It's all about motivation. There's even a chapter on motivation in his weight loss book - but this book takes it one step further, into the science of motivation. Personally I think both books dovetail into one another well, especially if your lack of motivation happens to be in the field of losing weight. The science of how to lose weight permanently, and the science of motivating yourself to do anything. Once again, this is all based on research and not what one guy thinks.

One of the best surprises about this book is the way it is written. Without giving away too much, I can tell you that this book is more of a story than a collection of facts, and reads almost like a mystery. One thing's for sure, it's extremely engaging. I read the whole think in one sitting; the research and strategy don't take volumes to explain or lay out. I'm not one to read huge volumes, and Jim Johnson always makes a concise read devoid of medical mumbo-jumbo. The actual motivation chart takes up one page and really makes you think about what makes your own self "tick". The only excuse for not getting motivated is if you aren't willing to give up one hour of your time, and a little more time spent thinking straight.