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Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! (平装)
by Anthony Robbins
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Personal success, Personal achievement, Inspiration, Self help |
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A personal success masterpiece from a famed modern master, who himself is a proof of his inspiring principles. |
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Nick (MSL quote), UK
<2006-12-20 00:00>
I bought this book when it first came out and have read it through several times. I just wanted to respond to a previous post where an individual had made an interesting judgment on Tony's 6 steps to lasting change as something which he was promising to be a permanent fix, where in fact he does the opposite, in NLP the P stands for programming, implying a permanent change where Tony refers to the word conditioning which is something the individual has to commit to on an ongoing basis. As an athlete who has trained with professionals I'm aware of the daily implementing with great effort and hard work, the basic fundamentals of physical habits specific to that persons sport and how that individual must stay on top of his efforts if he/she is to excel. I'm also aware if that same person was to not train for 1-3 months how even a basic drill would deteriorate, the talent may still be there but it would still require re-conditioning the right habits and that is what ATGW is all about. Tony is also big on intensity anything done in a dull lifeless state won't have any lasting positive effect and probably none at all, this is not a book to be read in a leisurely fashion, it is all about action, the only thing the author claims is that making decisions and taking action on them will change your life, the rest of the book is just tools in assisting yourself to overcome any fears or anxieties which might prevent you from taking action, really if you wanted to make great change without purchasing any books just set a clear outcome and take action.
I've trained for NLP qualifications and found many things useful, however most conduct their training in a zombified hypnotic state, I felt that was de-humanizing and was very uncomfortable with it, Tony is the opposite and far more in touch with the real world when it comes to hands on practical in your face advise, this guidance to the present moment is what can make you feel alive and vibrant. I've even had one on ones with NLP specialists and it seemed like they were doing more damage than good, I've honestly got more solutions from being in row Z in a Tony Robbins seminar.
Constructive criticism would be some of the stories being too long and Tony's reference to the extreme which he uses to shock people into thinking which is a little over the top for my taste. Also for Tony Robbins and NLP authors alike their work can sometimes imply our faith is something made up, it may be true that their is a belief system in place but ultimately weather a person is a Jew, Christian, Muslim or of any other faith it shouldn't weaken their faith. In this sense I believe we can construct our lives with positive choices but ultimately Christ determines my destiny.
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A reader (MSL quote), Australia
<2006-12-20 00:00>
Awaken The Giant could probably be called the best of Personal Power and Tony's Power Talk tapes in print form. ATG is a huge book and perhaps that is why so many people gave it negative reviews. There is a lot of information in here.
Fans of NLP books may be a little disturbed by Tony's success. Those NLP books are not easy reading and I doubt if many of the people who recommend them understand the information or even finished reading those books. For example, I met a guy a few days ago at a bookstore who was recommending some hardcore NLP books. I asked him a few questions and he seemed confused. When I told this guy he should read Tony Robbins books, he was aghast!
I see many of those books with their silly sorcerer covers on sale at discount book stores for a fraction of their cost. Should tell you how many people keep them. That said, I own several of these NLP books myself and find them interesting albeit slow reading with very powerful advice, but they are not for Joe average reader. One exception would be NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by NLP comprehensive.
The genius of Tony Robbins is his ability to present NLP (he calls it NAC and has his own twist on it) in a interesting and easy to understand manner. If you were to read and apply the principles in ATG and Tony's first book, Unlimited Power, you would have most of the information you need to create immediate change. And if you follow Tony's conditioning advice, the results would be permanent.
NLP (or NAC as Tony calls it) is cutting edge technology. Beware of self promoters who are writing books and selling tapes but have no track record to speak of. I recommend Tony Robbins, Richard Bandler, John Grinder, and the NLP Comprehensive team, and legitimate authorities on NLP, people like Charles Faulkner, Steve Andreas, Robert McDonald, Gerry Schmidt, Robert Dilts, Kelly Gerling Suzi Smith and Tim Hallborn.
Although non NLP related, I strongly recommend Brian Tracy, especially his book Goals and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. |
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John Morgan (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-20 00:00>
I really enjoy the people who like to dismiss certain others who have made a life helping other people. It's easy to sit on the sidelines and say, "Oh, yeah, that guy, that guy just wants to make money... " Of course, the guy wants to make money, but I also believe that you can make money and do what is yours to do; if that is giving seminars, and making infomercials, or writing books, then so be it!
I am a Spiritual Counselor myself and when I first started charging clients, I really felt guilty about it. Who am I to charge for my services? Actually, you really do owe it to the client to charge. It is a fact that when people don't pay for "services rendered" they don't appreciate it as much as when they do pay.
I do have certain talents. I do have certain skills. I do have certain gifts and I do, gosh dernit, deserve to charge for my time with a person and that is what I'm really charging for; my time. You don't expect to not pay a mechanic who fixes your car? No! You pay him for parts and labor...in other words, time.
So, yeah, Tony Robbins is making a fortune doing what he does. I don't begrudge him a thing. He is excellent in what he does. I once attended a seminar of his and I wasn't just motivated to go out and just "do" something, I was inspired to "become" something.
It is all in your intent, people. Who do you intend to become? What do you intend to do? What do you intend to have? If we came into each and every day with a list of intents and happily handed them over to our Higher Power without any kind of restrictions or resistance, oh, my God... the results would be astounding.
So, don't hate Tony just because he's beautiful...and he truly is, the guy is just a vibrant soul that exudes certainty, faith, and dignity, love him for what he's trying to do; heal the world one person at a time. |
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Mike Santos (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-20 00:00>
Several years ago I began reading the work of Stephen Covey, another author who, like Robbins, wrote about leadership qualities. Covey had been a professor who researched behavior patterns in the world's leading citizens. Through his work, Covey found that most all leaders had certain characteristics that they shared in common, and he published his findings in his perennial bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey's work helped me through the early years of my long prison sentence, and I'm happy to have found the work of Anthony Robbins. It will help keep me focused as I move into this final decade of my imprisonment.
Whether a man serves his time in federal prison camp like the ones at Eglin, Allenwood, Sheridan, or Lompoc, or he serves his time in high-security penitentiaries, like Lewisburg, Leavenworth, Beaumont, or Terre Haute, adjusting to confinement requires a long-term perspective.
There are so many frustrations built into the daily activities that a prisoner who lacks control over his thoughts and emotions can begin the day normally enough, but end it in segregation or the hospital, knowing that tensions are about to escalate. No matter how bad prison experiences seem, when a prisoner loses presence of mind, he exposes himself to an abysmal downside. In order to avoid these prisoner pitfalls, I look for books that help strengthen my resolve, and I found such a book in Anthony Robbins' Awaken the Giant Within.
Robbins divides his 500-page life guide into four parts, each of which provides a logical approach to conditioning one's mind for the inevitable challenges that constantly frustrate progress. Like Covey, Robbins advises us to articulate the code of values by which we want to live, then to commit to those values. He wants us to evaluate our actions constantly to ensure they're moving us toward the values we proclaim to admire.
Rather than allowing obstacles to serve as an excuse for failure, Robbins suggests that we view each day as an opportunity to make the most of all that's available to us. His work provides practical strategies we can implement to improve our lives so that we're able to achieve the goals we set for ourselves.
One of the simple techniques that Robbins recommends we incorporate into our lives is constant self-examination, the asking of questions to ourselves. Over 2,000 years ago Plato wrote that the unexamined life is not worth living, and Robbins wisely expresses the thought again when he advises us to ask questions that will help direct our focus, our thoughts, and our emotions.
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J. Levy (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-20 00:00>
With hundreds of self-help books out there offering an infinite amount of information and solutions to your problems, it's hard to find one that is actually useful. Well, Tony Robbins has created a masterpiece with Awaken the Giant Within.
Too many self-help books just give people excuses to wallow in their misery and frustration. But Awaken the Giant Within provides a plethora of ways to help anyone turn their negative feelings and emotions around into positive, constructive ones. Robbins uses techniques such as neauro-associative conditioning to help his readers take control of how they think, feel, and act. He pairs this with stories of famous people's journeys to success that are nothing but inspiring.
I have had the pleasure of seeing Tony Robbins live at one of his weekend long seminars and it is a life changing event. After the seminar I bought this book to continue the experience and everything mentioned in his $800+ seminar was mentioned in this book for a fraction of the price! Even if you aren't depressed, or miserable, or frustrated, Awaken the Giant Within is a great book for anyone to squeeze the juice out of life and sculpt it in a way that benefits them to the fullest.
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L. Power (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-20 00:00>
I am mystified by some of the mixed reviews here. I must admit I had some skepticism of Robbins based on his infomercials, mainly because he tells what his material can do, but not how it works. In this book though he delivers the goods.
This book contains some profound methods to improve your thinking and improve your life. I am still working through this book, yet already I have successfully used some of the concepts.
For example, there is a chapter about asking yourself the right questions, which can instantly change you into a more positive and empowering state, rather than feel victimized as people often do by adversity.
I used the transformative language technique to resolve a situation where I was angered by the behavior of an associate. Through using the word disenchanted instead of angry to describe how I felt, I immediately lessened the emotional intensity of the situation, and was ultimately able to resolve the situation peacefully.
This book also contains practical and powerful NLP techniques, such as repatterning and swish technique. While it may be true to say that some of Robbins work is derivative of the works of Erickson, Bandler and Grinder I have rarely seen the material presented in such a user friendly way. There truly is magic in these concepts.
If you can imagine leading a better and more effective life the concepts in this book will show you the way.
What I particularly appreciate about this book is how well written it is. It has a really flowing easy to read style. I highly recommend this book, and I have a great deal of respect for the writer after reading it. |
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Bob Singha (MSL quote), UK
<2006-12-20 00:00>
This book is a masterpiece, written by a modern master. I have bought and gifted this book over a dozen times. Tony has managed to communicate timeless truths in a entertaining and easy to understand way. Dont be fooled by it simplicity... here lies its magic.
This book has made a meaningful difference to my life and the lives of many young people I have been privileged to work with and for. |
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