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Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness: How to Raise Your Motivation, Focus and Confidence Like Pushing a Button

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First of all, there are a few books you will find on Amazon.Com that have similar titles to this one. Most of them are written by ex Navy SEALS, or martial arts masters. Daniel Teitelbaum's approach towards mental toughness has nothing in common with them.

Rather than shoveling a bunch of macho BS at you, and convincing you that you can use mental discipline in order to achieve some sort of Zen-type existence, Teitelbaum teaches a variety of training techniques that helps the reader to achieve future goals and improve their everyday lives.

The information is very scientifically sound, and the book itself is easy to read. It reads more like a training manual than anything else. Don't expect to read through this in one sitting, as the author will have you doing exercises every couple of pages. This is definitely not a book that you can rush through.

Teitelbaum not only does a thorough job of teaching each technique, but also teaches you WHY each technique works. Because these techniques rely a lot on "personal faith", knowing why they work is probably just as important as the techniques themselves.

Both the book and Teitelbaum's speaking engagements tend to lean towards teaching these techniques to businesspeople, in order to help them in their careers. However, the techniques work just as well (if not better) for personal goals as well.

The book is well-written, full of useful information, and the price is a bargain. I'd definitely recommend it over any of the other "mental toughness" books you will find.

When I first read this book, I was VERY skeptical about it. But after reading this book, it helped me a LOT. This book was incredibly easy to understand, and I'm only a High School student(Sophomore). So if I can understand this, I don't get how some of those other reviewers can't... One of the very first things this book has taught me was how to get over my negative voice, which would always discourage me from doing anything, saying things like "you can't do this" or "come on, this doesn't sound reasonable. There's no way this could work." And so on.(the book gave this a name "Stanley"). Stanley can be avoided in ANY case. I'm sure everyone knows top athletes who are constantly told a million times every day that they "can't do it" or "they're bad at this," etc. There's no way that they can escape the press or criticism throwing stuff at them, but they can still cope with it, dismiss it, and move on. Stanley was one of the major factors that slowed me down in my studies. This book not only taught me about "Stanley," but also how to get extremely motivated into doing whatever I had to do. With the help of this book, my grades went straight up from high C's to high A's.

But to get the most out of this book, you CANNOT be lazy and expect it to work. That will never work out in life. So for those reviews who said trash about this book, they were either:
a.) not getting the concept-
b.) too lazy to get up and actually DO the things that the book taught them-
or:
c.) "Stanley" is apparently the voice that's commanding them.

I was amazed that someone would give a negative review to a book because they didn't like the cover. Yet, they would read books by Navy Seals. Well, I hope negative reviewer actually read the book by the Navy Seals. They may actually find out the lessons are the same, only the examples are different. It's like a child who says "I don't like that" when they have never actually tried it before. Certainly not a review I would take seriously.

Now, on to Daniel's book.

Daniel has a gift. He approaches the reader by using little exercises to open us up to his concepts. Step by step, the reader will find excitement growing. What may have been declared as wishes (goals without action) are now gathering intense meaning and support. The goals are becoming more exciting, more desireable. Napoleon Hill speaks of a "white hot, intense desire". Well, Daniel teaches us, by leading us, how we can take that goal or desire and turn it white hot.

If you have had trouble reaching your goals and achieveing the life you really wantthen this book is certainly worth reading.
It contains practicle advice and examples. A great book to add to your success library. Just open it and read it, and do the exercises. It's working for me.

For many years I have been unable to discipline myself to take consistant, positive action in the direction of my goals. I read dozens of books with little result. In "The Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness" Daniel Teitelbaum gives step by step instructions on how to present your dreams to your mind so that you automatically become motivated on a daily basis. It's nothing short of incredible. I have already come a long way to achieving my life's ambitions. I couldn't recommend the book highly enough.

Although I do agree this book has un-catchy cover; the contents are far beyond expectations. The cover should read more like "How to Super-Charge your Goals", because that is exactly what this book shows you to do. Teitelbaum shows you exactly how to "Burn-in" your major goals to have them effectively reach your subconscious mind and create belief in your own abilities to achieve them.

Many self-help books indicate that you need to have a burning desire to achieve your goals; but don't really explain step by step how this is achieved. Teitelbaum's book reveals the secrets of mental training that world-class athletes have used for years to Laserfocus their brains on the outcome. The book is easy to read and packed with dozens of different techniques to keep you busy for weeks practicing them.

This book I believe is the missing link (The catalyst) to implement any other success program. It can be used from any goal that motivates you. Even if the goal does not motivate you, the techniques in this book show you step by step how to make the end result so sweet to your brain, that it is inevitable that you will reach your outcome.
This book is the cornerstone for anyone who is truly serious about achieving the end result.

Mental toughness, to me, suggests day-to-day resiliancy in the face of adversity, NOT maintenance of your goal of being an Olympic diver through adversity. I quickly grew bored after the first chapter of this book since the author seems to be chattering away about motivation and especially visualization. This book seems like it should be called, How to Become Self Actualized and Stay Goal-Focused.
If you do not have trouble focusing on goals, (and this book assumes you can articulate what your goals ARE) but are really fighting more battles on the front of creeping negativity, and direct negative input from the sidelines; only in a left-handed way does it seem to address how your own thought patterns are defeating you. I can't see why this book would prove an invaluable guide to you if you just want to get through your day.
I carefully read the first 3 chapters that seem to cover well-worn topics by any motivational writer. I paged through until I could find ANYTHING directly related to the subject of mental toughness. Page 99 has the concept that if you focus on tomorrow's goals NOW, you will become STRONGER, and conversely if you focus on yesterday's failures, you become weaker.
This is literally, the first thing I have seen on remaining mentally tough and quieting your inner critic.
His advice on quieting external critics seems to be, don't be around them. This is great advice if you don't happen to work with such a person, or be related to them through blood or marriage.
This book MAY be helpful to you if you are totally unschooled in sales training or motivational basics. I was looking more for "becoming unflappable" training, or "figuring out what to do with useless criticism once it has been offered to you." This book will teach you how to vizualize driving in your new sports car going off to a 3-day weekend, or winning an Olympic Gold medal.

You have to admit that it takes a very confident person to write a book called "the ultimate guide to mental toughness."

I think the book is aptly titled. This is one of the many books that I have no qualms about saying, "It was so good, it changed my life".

That's not something I would every say lightly. This book is very, very good.

We've all seen them: the people who seem to be ready and confident for any situation. Setbacks don't seem to hurt them the way they hurt the rest of us. And when the time calls for somebody who will walk in and confidently win the game, they're always at the forefront.

I'm not naturally an optimistic person. I doubt it was anything to do with my circumstances. I've had my share of setbacks like everyone has. BUT, I know of a lot of folks who have had worse situations and yet they manage to be happier and more confident than me.

What do they know that I don't know? Maybe nothing. Maybe it's just their natural wiring. Maybe it's just natural for them to feel that way. But for one reason or another, they seem to have more mental toughness than most folks. They certainly have more than I.

But I also know that if you can't feel it, if you can fake it long enough, you can usually make it real.

That's what this book teaches you to do: to teach yourself to be confident and mentally tough.

I wonder if Teitelbaum is trained in hypnosis, since the book is basically a self-hypnosis book. It will actually let you get inside your head and re-program things to a better you.

It isn't often I offer this type of praise, but in this case, it is worth it. This book is especially going to be valuable for managers and salespeople, as well as others who feel that a tougher, more confident mental outlook would help in their lives.

Well worth the money. I only wish there were more books like this on the market.

If you want a better understanding of how your own brain works and how you can use that understanding to harness your human spirit, then this book is for you. It is laid out in simple terms, and the tools and workbook offer powerful results. This book is about "You" and how you can take advantage of your own belief system to motivate you subconsciously throughout the day. It is so easy to be distracted by the phone, fellow employees, customers, email, text messaging, instant messaging, lunch, flat tire ect... throughout the day. Using Mr. Teitelbaums tequniques you can keep your self on track, keep your mind focused, and acheive your goals. I'm not a millionaire, but I do support my family and live in a nice house. I am able to put my kids in a private school. All of this becuase I read this book and was able to stay focused on my goals. I have given this book to many people as a gift and recieved many thanks and praise.

This book is my favorite. It is a motherlode. It is more than a book. It is having a coach right beside me. This book is 100 % useful.. Most self-help books are minutely useful. They just take up space in order to be able to say they are 100 pages or more. The truth is most books are an inefficient use of time. But this book is very different. It is an experience you must treat yourself to. I found this book's style very unique and outstanding. It's pace is very exhilarating. As I read it and did the exercises I immediately felt the incredible motivation that I had never felt before in my life. This books is better than being in a hands on seminar. It's methods are something else! I will use them the rest of my life. . This book is like having a mentor that is always there and always for me. I have never felt so confident of my future success. I feel motivation that I have never felt before. Things that use to be hard for me to do are now easy. I would rate this book at the pinnacle of all self help books. This book gives more for your dollar than 100 books put together. From the very start this book was a page turner. I take it with me everywhere. I am on my second time through it. I plan to read it 100s of times. I am buying it for my friends. The truth be known, most self-help books are boring ,dry, with nothing new to say. This book doesn't try to be all things to all people. Rather it sticks to the point. It

delivers the most awesome motivational tools I have ever laid my hands on. This book is a blast! I like getting back to it every chance I can. I even liked this book much more than self-help classics such as U.S. Andersen's SUCCESS CYBERNETICS or Shad Helmstetter's WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU TALK TO YOURSELF. This book will no doubt sell millions of copies. It is a sleeper hit. It is already, in my mind, a classic. It is required reading for all self-help authors. This is what I have always wanted from a book. Step by step delivery of powerful results. The book contains methods use by world top athletes never before revealed. I have been searching for years for a book like this and now have finely found it. This book has everything you need to become successful in your business or personal life.. This is the first time I have ever written a book review. I do it because I love this book and you will too. I guarantee it! Did you ever read the book ACRES OF

DIAMONDS? The book says are opportunity is right here in our own back yard. Well now it is really true. This book is your greatest opportunity to have unlimited success. I have never felt so sure and strong about any book ever before.

For those who have trouble taking consistent, positive action in the direction of their goals, Teitelbaum gives step-by-step instructions in his self-published book on how to keep dreams in mind so that the reader is motivated every day.