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Life's 2 Percent Solution: Simple Steps to Achieve Happiness and Balance [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Marcia Hughes (Author)
Key Phrases: passionate equilibrium, authentic success, authentic happiness, Spiral Dynamics, Cultural Creatives, United States (more...)

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Hughes's road map to happiness and balance is anything but simple, with a 10-step program, the "fab four" payoffs, rules of engagement and more to master. President of Collaborative Growth, a consulting firm for corporations and coauthor of Emotional Intelligence in Action, Hughes begins with a simple enough premise: setting aside 2% of personal time, or 30 minutes a day, toward examining an inner passion will lead to "a more richly textured life." This pursuit, according to the author, will connect you with a fundamental core self, insure happiness and stimulate emotional and social intelligence, or EQ, which includes self-regard and empathy. The bulk of the text is so heavy with self-tests, a 10-point action plan and a myriad of other instructions including strategies for increasing happiness, that only highly motivated readers will pursue it. The author does present some inspirational success stories of those who have tried the 2% plan, such as Carolyn, who learned how to overcome fear of change; Raul, who recovered from alcoholism; and Karen, who discovered an ability to harness her professional ambitions. (Jan. 23)
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"Simple to use, but powerful in effect, this is a remarkable book that will change your life." -- Dr. Kathleen Sullivan, Consultant to the United Nations, New York

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (January 25, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1857883659
ISBN-13: 978-1857883657
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #854,562 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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passionate equilibrium, authentic success, authentic happiness, centering prayer, internal accountability

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Spiral Dynamics, Cultural Creatives, United States, Collaborative Growth, Zap the Map, Dalai Lama, Candace Pert, Daniel Goleman, Don Beck, Habits of Highly Effective People, Ken Wilber

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Breath of Hope, January 23, 2006

By	Justin Francoeur - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not only one of the most intelligent and insightful personal improvement books available, Life's 2% Solution masterfully tackles real life problem areas which other books of this ilk self-righteously avoid. While many self-help books leave one feeling briefly inspired only to hopelessy return to the duldrum of daily life and the ever present feeling that change would be nice but ultimately requires more effort than one is able or willing to give, Marcia Hughes makes no pretense about the possibilities of change.

Her solutions are simple enough for a child to grasp yet valid enough for an expert. The reader can leave this book feeling a new kind of inspiration about life change - not a pipe dream but a real plan that will work as it does not require the reader to completely change everything in their life "cold turkey." The reader is given litte things they can do each day whose benefit is so obvious they could not be ignored.

While many books appear to be a publisher's quick answer to a certain niche, Hughes' book is an act of compassion that was obviously a lifetime in the making. One of the few books available to solve the problem of how to actualize oneself in a world of rigid compliance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Playing Hookey, January 28, 2006

By	Jenny Bradford (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

It was very exciting to me to realize that I could spend 2% of my time every day on something that is precious to me and not just feel thrilled myself, but be a better mom and more effective at work. Half an hour a day is just the right amount--long enough to get focused and make a little progress, but not so long that I feel guilty. Somehow it feels like playing hookey and I love it!! I'm getting up half an hour early and writing down the amazing stories my grandfather used to tell about growing up in rural Ireland. After that I can face the day more relaxed with a sort of smug feeing inside knowing I've already accomplished something that really matters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wise and Wonderful Book!, March 1, 2006

By	Mary B. Lucas "Author" (Mission Hills, Kansas USA) - See all my reviews

As I was introduced to the simple yet profound process Marcia Hughes details in this book I realized that the 2% solution was EXACTLY what I needed to be reading at this time in my life! Thank you Marcia for the gift of this book!

I am 100% certain that by following "The 10 Step Action Plan" detailed on page 27 that I will accomplish the personal goal I have set for myself (my 2% project) and begin to achieve more balance and happiness in my life.

I am detemined as a result of the inspiration from this book to stop "stringing and unstringing my instrument" and to start "playing my song"!

A great gift for anyone who is looking to create a more meaningful and rewarding life. For a client, a coworker or the numerous friends all hitting those milestone birthdays I will definately share this with others!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A motivational, easy-to-use guide to overcoming fear, sloth, and personal shortcomings in just 30 minutes a day.
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Too often I find myself actually believing that all the noise of life is real. Finding the perspective to step back and focus on that which is truly important is much harder than... Read more

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