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Joseph Bailey (Author)
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April 21, 1999

Between work, play, family, and friends, most of us feel like we're speeding along at 100 miles an hour. Our lives are full, yet we don't feel fulfilled. One solution is to slam on the brakes and adopt a radically simpler lifestyle. But, as psychologist Joe Bailey demonstrates in this essential guide, you don't have to give up everything to slow down your life. In over thirty-five captivating, instructive stories, Bailey shows just how easy it is to transform your way of thinking-and wave good-bye to aggravating bosses, rocky relationships, stress-induced illnesses, and other symptoms of life in the fast lane. You'll discover how to:

  • Enjoy each moment and stop worrying about the past or the future

  • Gain insight by trusting your instincts

  • Increase your productivity and achieve success-without stress

  • Disregard the negative emotions of people around you

  • Attain a deep-rooted sense of fulfillment and inner contentment

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"I love this book and know you will too!...Bailey can help you discover a place within yourself where life doesn't seem so rushed or so much like an emergency." -- Richard Carlson, author of DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

About the Author

Joseph Bailey, M.A., is a licensed psychologist and has been a psychotherapist for thirty-five years. He is the author of five books including The Serenity Principle and his most recent, Fearproof Your Life.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne; 1 edition (April 21, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062515896
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062515896
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #479,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I have already given away 20-30 copies of this book!, August 23, 1999
This review is from: The Speed Trap: How to Avoid the Frenzy of the Fast Lane (Paperback)
I am a business consultant and coach specializing in helping individuals and organizations be more resilient regardless of circumstances. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in experiencing greater wisdom and joy in their lives and work.

Why do I like it so much? Because it so briefly and clearly and describes the simple, yet profound spiritual principles which explain the creation of human experience. And because the real-life stories touch you and give you the deeper feeling behind the words. The end result is a enjoyable read that deepens your understanding about life. I laughed and cried as I read these stories. You will too.

Give this book to your family, your friends and your clients. They will thank you for it as mine have thanked me.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will help you MAKE time, April 9, 2000
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Every once in awhile, you find a book that makes time stand still. One that you can't wait to get to the end but are so sad when you reach it! This book provides the opportunity to shift your personal paradigm and change your experience of each moment, event. I put the principles to work immediately, jumped into one of my typically hectic days and had such a different experience. Invest the time and the few dollars, it is definately worthwhile. Give it to others in your world who are frantic and trying to run faster to catch up..... Kudos & thank you, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Carlson
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!, December 20, 1999
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This little book has more common sense wisdom in it than any other book on the market.It is the kind of book you will want to refer to again and again whenever you feel like you're spinning out of control.This book makes you see the big picture,while brilliantly explaining how your thoughts create your reality through interesting stories and examples.A MUST READ
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