Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31613 in Books
• Published on: 1992-10-01
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

Synopsis
Shows readers how to clarify their personal values, resolve internal conflicts, master emotions, and overcome debilitating habits.

From the Publisher
The bestselling guide to taking control of your destiny
‘I am passionately attached to self-improvement books, and this year I have found the guru of gurus in this department…Anthony Robbins’ MARY KENNY, EXPRESS

‘AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN is a fascinating, intriguing presentation of cutting edge findings and insights across a broad spectrum of issues, including the growing consciousness that true success is anchored in enduring values and service to others’ STEPHEN R. COVEY, author of bestselling THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

‘You can’t afford not to know what Anthony Robbins is teaching!’ KENNETH BLANCHARD, author of THE ONE-MINUTE MANAGER

‘Tony Robbins inspired me to take my career to the next level. Having attended all of his live courses, he definitely is the number one communicator in the world. He really knows how to bring out the best in you so that you consistently peak perform’ ROGER BLACK, World Olympic medallist, BBC television presenter and motivational speaker.

‘Tony thinks differently, and thank god he does, because he helps us to think differently about everything. Talk about value added leadership!’ MIKE BASCH, FEDERAL EXPRESS

Customer Reviews

Oustanding the 'Bible' of self-help manuals
When I first dipped into this book I did not think it was for me. There was too much 'loud' stuff. I could envisage 'group hugs' and the American way of doing things. It felt way too touchy-feely for me; however, I contined and was ultimately so pleased that I did. Robbins has such a way with writing and inspiring it is quite clear why he is the person he is today.

Who can Argue with Success?
Awaken the Giant Within encourages taking control of ones life to promote positive change. Robbins has read extensively on human development and has rolled many worthwhile concepts into his book. He explores topics including belief systems, how to change, positive decision making, destroying blocks to success and more. This book gives a good overview of how to take better control of one's like.

The reading is quick, but he could have been somewhat less verbose and get the same points across. Then again, it is a relatively minor point if this is what is needed to motivate people to take control of their lives.

Although interesting, Robbin's book did not change me significantly. Almost all of his concepts can be found in other sources. However, Robbins work has helped many people a great deal...and it would be unwise to argue with this success!

The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide To: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking

It's what you make it
You will read a lot of conflicting reviews about this book. Most are good, some are OK and then others claim that Robbins is a con-artist hell bent on brainwashing gullible folks to fleece them of their money by selling some limp 'positive thinking' dream.

The truth with many things is in the eye of the beholder. What it isn't is some 'positive thinking' book designed to make you oblivious to life's difficulties and claiming that life is easy. Life isn't easy. This is why so many of us find it challenging. If you choose to read this book from a point of curiosity, you should find it interesting. If you read it intent on doing the exercises with a view to having the courage to make changes in your life, it can be life transforming; - but you must want it to be. It won't just happen.

Robbins makes the point that everything starts with 'personal power', the ability to take consistent action in the direction of your chosen destination. What holds us back in moving our lives forward is our reluctance to move out of our emotional comfort zones. The key reason for this is fear. As adults, we call it stress or angst or any other number of names but it all comes down to the same thing. We are bothered by what others think and say, we do conform, we are scared of getting rejected or of failing so we opt to stay in unhappy relationships, dead-end jobs, adapt to low earnings and be unhappy in the process and avoid risk.

This book will show you some very powerful strategies in taking control of your thinking and starting to move in the right direction. The earlier chapter on the power of decisions is a must. Robbins makes the point that a true decision means no going back, its not a 'should' or a 'ought' but a true emotional conviction. This book will give you the power to make those decisions and the strategies to manage your emotions in the midst of the emotional discomfort you will experience.

Too many people who have not been content with their lives can testify to this books effectivness. I was someone who faced some major challenges in my life which caused me to retreat into my comfort zone. Doing what I knew I should be doing was avoided and procrastination was the order of the day as far as work was concerned. This book gave me the courage to change and made me realise that any challenges or gain we experience in life requires courage and will make us feel uncomfortable.

Its only by experiencing emotional discomfort that we achieve emotional growth. Yes, it can be scary but its all down to whether you want it or not. If you do, this book will help..