The Sixty-Second Motivator (Paperback)

by Jim Johnson (Author)

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Product Description
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.

From the Author
Just a thank-you to the thousands of readers who have bought The Sixty-Second Motivator over the years and given me such great feedback. The idea for this book came as a direct result of my experiences 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 at one o'clock and then getting a heart transplant patient out of bed for the first time after surgery at two.

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 later wrote The Sixty-Second Motivator as a way of pulling together all the evidence-based techniques I use everyday so that others might benefit from them.

From bariatric weight loss programs to human resource departments, The Sixty-Second Motivator has found far more uses by its readers than I ever expected. Although some may occasionally try to ruin its reputation by writing overly negative reviews, its popularity has stood the test of time. Once again, a big thanks to all its readers for their support and kind words.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC (May 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598581384
• ISBN-13: 978-1598581386
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,243 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small Book With a BIG Impact, April 23, 2009

By	momRN - See all my reviews

Being a cardiac rehab nurse and spending a lot of time each day trying to get people to change their lifestyles to create better health, this book caught my eye. After reading it, I found the principles instantly useful for me to use at work. They can help anyone get motivated to get past the barriers that keep them from making changes to improve their health. Additionally, the book is short and to the point which is good for a busy Mom like myself.

165 of 193 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	jimbvis (Illinois) - See all my reviews

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.

61 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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!