When I first began listening to Brian Tracy's audio CD, I would fall asleep within minutes and wake up after it had stopped. I thought - "well, I guess I can use it for relaxation when I can't sleep..." Anyway, I am happy to say that I am now staying awake and Mr. Tracy's words are extremely helpful to me. He speaks in a clear, easy-to-understand matter-of-fact manner and demonstrates a lot of common sense and practical advice. Self discipline has always been a problem for me, and now that I am retired and in addition have some health issues, I really needed help in this area. Much of Mr. Tracy's advice relates to the workplace but he also covers other facets of life as well. (I only wish that in the years I was working I had this CD because it would have helped me a great deal in my job). One of the quotes he uses which I found most helpful was "self-discipline is doing what you have to do, when you have to do it, whether you feel like it or not". When I don't want to do things, or don't even feel like getting out of bed, I repeat this to myself like a mantra, and it really helps. To me, the value of any self-help program is: has it created a positive change? Mr. Tracy's book passes the test because I am amazed at how much more I am accomplishing in my daily life. I listen to the tapes over and over, and every time I hear something I didn't notice before. Incidentally, I think this would be a great gift for a young person going off to college or starting a new job. I only wish that I had it years ago.