Currently I am reading "The World is Flat". I'm almost 200 pages into it and I'm finding it to be a real chore. Only 250 more pages to go... uhg!

What are you reading?

gm

I know this forum is titled 'success books', so i wont blab on about the awesome fantasy books i read lol.
I must say though, i got alot of benefit out of Robert Kiyosaki's financial stuff. Overall, they serve to awaken your own desire to succeed. Alot of people misunderstand that, and get angry that the books dont provide clear cut, step by step advice on getting rich.
Bah! Wrong mentality, methinks.
Anyways, i like books. So much to read...so little time. Put that one down if it's crap coach...read something more beneficial.

If it doesn't get better soon I will skim / skip my way to the end.

BTW, feel free to talk about whatever books you like. My all time favorite(s) is the Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov. More than just sci-fi, it offers incredible insights into social trends... a real mind opener.

I'm also a big fan of Ray Bradbury.

gm

I will check out the foundation tri, thanks!

My two favourite fantasy authors are David Eddings and Raymond E Feist. Been reading books from those two for a long time now, they're fantastic. Sort of like lord of the rings....dwarves, orcs, elves etc....but not so serious.
Worth checking out if you like that sort of genre.

Tim

Really enjoy that genre in movie form... not so much in books.

I am reading "The Concise Art Of Seduction by Robert Green".
Bit heavy so I am going slow.
Appears promising though

I am reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Steven R. Covey. Onto the second chapter now, and till now I have found it to be highly entertaining, insightful and principle-centred. I am going back to Chapter 1 to read it over again, I will continue to do so until I have actually begun to implement the principles into real life.

I finished "The World is Flat". Interesting perspecive on the global economy. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give it an 8.

I finished re-reading Think and Grow Rich. Scale of 1 to 10 I give it a 7. It was written so long ago that the examples are not relevant for today's circumstances. Also the whole section about the transmutation of sexual energy is really stretching and loses a point for that.

I'm currently reading How to Win Friends and Influence People. So far it is reafirming what I already know. I wanted to read it because there is a man I know who is crazy for the book who keeps recommending I read it. I want to have it done before I speak with him again so when he asks me if I've read it, I can honestly answer yes and put an end to the endless recommending of it. :hopeless:

I am nearly finished with "Think Big!" by David Schwartz. It is a really good book; full of information. And each chapter ends with outlining the previously suggested activities to put the information into action.

A lot of the information I had already heard one way or another, but I like getting new perspectives and reading his presentation. Besides, none of us are perfect and, like a basketball player, working on the fundamentals make the difference between the occasional victory and consistent personal victories. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it!

I am nearly finished with "Think Big!" by David Schwartz. It is a really good book; full of information. And each chapter ends with outlining the previously suggested activities to put the information into action.

A lot of the information I had already heard one way or another, but I like getting new perspectives and reading his presentation. Besides, none of us are perfect and, like a basketball player, working on the fundamentals make the difference between the occasional victory and consistent personal victories. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it!

Is it anything like "The Magic of Thinking Big"?

Is it anything like "The Magic of Thinking Big"?

Yeah, that's the one. I thought there was more to the title but I didn't have my book with me.

Yeah, that's the one. I thought there was more to the title but I didn't have my book with me.


Excellent book! Scale of 1 to 10 I give it a 9.

So what books qualify as a 10 for you? I'm curious.

So what books qualify as a 10 for you? I'm curious.

10 is hard to get. There are no self-help books I have read that I would give a 10, because as soon as I have to start sifting through psycho-babble, guru-speak, unrealistic examples and other such mumbo-jumbo, the book starts losing points.

"The 7 habits of Highly effective Families" by Steven Covey, I listened to on tape. I found most of it to be realistic and most of the information was useful... the most of any book I have read.

It's been a long time, but some principles that have stuck with me are:'
Changing your paradigm
If you want to be understood seek first to understand.
The power of compliments
The emotional bank account
Put the big rocks in first
Slow is fast and fast is slow.
I am willing to do today what others are not willing to do, so I can have tomorrow what others will not have.

Books I would give a 10 are ones that are not self-help but ones that I thouroughly enjoy. They are:
The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

... and not books but more profound than anything else I have ever read are Ralph Waldo Emerson's essays on Nature and Self-Reliance.

Have you read "The 8th Habit" by Covey yet? I purchased it a little while ago and started it, but have yet to get very far.

Have you read "The 8th Habit" by Covey yet? I purchased it a little while ago and started it, but have yet to get very far.

No, I haven't. Let us know what you think of it.

gm

Hi,

I recently read the way of the peaceful Warrior. I enjoyed the first 2/3 quite a bit. But my interest waned near the end. It really gave me alot of insight into how much of what I experience comes about from my own thoughts.

I really want to reread Tony Robbins Unlimited Power again. Cant find my copy anywhere.

Right now Im working on Baron Baptistes "40 Days to Personal Revolution". He is a yogi, but the begining of the book discusses the Laws of Transformation. Im finding it very helpful in overcoming some obstacles.
:thumb:

Recently I received an email from Joe Vitale promoting Dave Lakhani's book "The Power of an Hour: Business & Life Mastery in One Hour a Week".

Has anyone read this book? Comment?

I am currently reading a book called "Sex, Money, Kiss," written by Gene Simmons, from the rock group KISS...What makes this book kind of cool is it is a 'success' book writen by a real rock star.

Gene's opinions aren't for everybody, and it could offend some people. For instance, he comes right out and says that he believes life is about two things--more cash and more sex. And his opinions of women and marriage may not be very 'politically correct'.

However, Gene is a brilliant businessman. And a very hard worker. In fact, his secret of success is "No booze, no drugs, and hard work."

Check it out. Like I said, you may not agree with everything he says, but it is an interesting read. :tiphat:

Wikipedia:
1 Simmons claims he has never been drunk or taken drugs.
2 Simmons claims he has had sex with over 4,600 women. However in a 2004 documentary on The Biography Channel, his partner claimed that such statements were made for publicity reasons and are in fact not true.

I like no. 1, but then again... I don't know if I'll believe in what he says... sex with 4,600 women then contradicted by his wife? If I know more about his real activities, then I might change my mind... anyway that's showbiznez.

Ted Nugent's wife wrote a book called "Married to A Rockstar"...she does say in that book that Gene has a big reputation in the rock music world of being a huge womanizer. She even tells a story of how Simmons came on to her one time, which is a funny story, because Simmons didn't realize she was Ted Nugent's wife. She says as soon as she told him that Ted was her husband, Simmons immediately looked embarrassed and backed off. Ha, ha.

But Gene really is a brilliant businessman. I feel anyone can learn alot about having a 'make money' attitude from reading the book.

I'm actually REreading The Magic of Thinking BIG!

That's a great one, Pat. I have moved on to Seeds of Greatness by Denis Waitley.

I am finishing the third in a three part series by John Harricharan called Journey in the Fields of Forever. I've also read the Power Pause by him. I find his works to be inspirational.

The book im reading now is the Law of Success by Napolean Hill.

If you enjoyed the book Think and Grow Rich then this is definitely one to read.

This is a great book, it disects the chapter of Proverbs from the Bible and describes the method of obtaining and applying wisdom. The man that is referenced by the title is Solomon and in his day was a trillionaire and the wisest man who ever lived as well. I recommend this book to all regardless of religious persuation.
junto

Just found this forum and wanted to jump in.:)

I am actually rereading Acres of Diamonds. It is a classic which I try to reread every so often. I find that the more I focus on fundamentals the better off I am. Anyone else here ever read it?

SF

Hi ScottFree--Welcome to the forum! :tiphat:

Welcome Scott...How is that book?

Welcome Scott!

Hi guys,

My name is Karen, a new member. I will like to share about a wonderful book, which is Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen "The Aladdin Factor"

This book makes me realise that we can have all the things in our life, just ask for them. Just like the Aladdin Lamp, Genie always said:"Your wish is my command"

Cheers
Karen

Hi Karen,

Jack Canfield is a good writer.

I'm currently reading Lance Armstrong: It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life

Very inspiring so far :thumb:

Just found this forum and wanted to jump in.:)

I am actually rereading Acres of Diamonds. It is a classic which I try to reread every so often. I find that the more I focus on fundamentals the better off I am. Anyone else here ever read it?

SF

Haven't read the book, but welcome to the vibe ScottFree!
gm

Hi guys,

My name is Karen, a new member. I will like to share about a wonderful book, which is Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen "The Aladdin Factor"

This book makes me realise that we can have all the things in our life, just ask for them. Just like the Aladdin Lamp, Genie always said:"Your wish is my command"

Cheers
Karen

A long time ago I read Chicken Soup for the Soul. That was before there was Chicken Soup for everything, and I thought it was quite shallow in it's scope and was a dissapointing read.

Since then I haven't read anything from Jack Canfield, nor have I wanted to.

Welcome to the forum!:)
gm

Have you read "The 8th Habit" by Covey yet? I purchased it a little while ago and started it, but have yet to get very far.

Been wanting to get the 8th habit, I do have the others and aslo the work book...:rulz:

I thought I put a list of great books i have read, but the post is lost? :hmm:

This week at the public library, I picked up Success For Dummies by Zig Ziglar.

One of my store managers is reading "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and she is really into it. The other day she was telling me how she was using the techniques with her employees and customers and how much she felt her communication had improved.

I've noticed an improvement in her as well! :) I love it when a 25 year old starts to "get it". :D

Right now I am reading an old book from the seventies, written by a libertarian named Robert Ringer. The name of the book is "Winning Through Intimidation." Don't let the title fool you. It's actually the most truthful book I think I've ever read on what business is really like...

Hi guys,

My name is Karen, a new member. I will like to share about a wonderful book, which is Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen "The Aladdin Factor"

This book makes me realise that we can have all the things in our life, just ask for them. Just like the Aladdin Lamp, Genie always said:"Your wish is my command"

Cheers
Karen

I like Mark Victor Hansen's writings, but I haven't read "The Aladdin Factor. I'll check it out.

This week at the public library, I picked up Success For Dummies by Zig Ziglar.

How is this book? Can you tell us about it?

If you're a Zig fan, you'll like it. But like much of what Zig writes, it tends to often be repetitive (which is not bad, and in fact helps instill the lessons). It's a good primer or a good booster--but not a whole lot of newness!

I find I get truly inspired and motivated from untraditional books.

Recently, I finished the book, The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt. It chronicles how the Vanderbilt family fortune started with just $100, grew to over $200 million by the 1890's and was completely gone less than 100 years later.


Really makes you think about wealth in a new way.

This week I'm reading Joe Vitale's book The Greatest Momey-Making Secret in History. He puts the principle of giving in a new light.

Currently reading Jim Collins "Good to Great". The jury's still out, but I like it well enough so far.

Reading Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill... Classically good...:bouncy:

Recently finished George Morse's Take Charge - Get Results. Some of you might have heard of him! :biglaugh:

I give it two thumbs up! :thumb: :thumb:

Tonight I started listening to a CD set by Matt Furey called "Magnetic Millionaire". So far, so good!

Have you read "The 8th Habit" by Covey yet? I purchased it a little while ago and started it, but have yet to get very far.

Im currently reading "The 8th Habit". Another remarkable book by Stephen Covey. His "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is still one of my favourite reads. :thumb:

I'm reading "You, version 2.0" by Phillip Eby and listening to "Time of your life" by Anthony Robbins :cool:

I find both books very thought-provoking and empowering. They're very operational, not just about things to ponder or long for, but things to do today :yippee:

Hellow Arrowman. Welcome to SuccessVibe.

Thanks Randy.

I'm reading "You, version 2.0" by Phillip Eby and listening to "Time of your life" by Anthony Robbins :cool:

I find both books very thought-provoking and empowering. They're very operational, not just about things to ponder or long for, but things to do today :yippee:

Arrowman, is that a new book by Tony, "Time of Your Life"? I haven't heard of that one before.
Welcome to the forum!
Junto

This weekend I found time to go to the public library. I checked out a book written by Earl Nightingale called "Earl Nightingale's Greatest Discovery." I am three chapters into it. Earl talks about "you become what you think about," and he says that those six words are the secret to success...:yup:

Arrowman, is that a new book by Tony, "Time of Your Life"?
It's his time management program. AFAIK it's been around for a while. I'm listening to the cd set, I don't know if it's also available as a book.

An excellent book to read is "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles. It's a 1910 classic, but the material is just as important and significant in today's world. There is alot of great information in it. I an currently reading a book called, "The Jack Rabbit Factor - Why You Can."
It is also an excellent book for anyone who wants success. It will give you some food for thought.
PHaws
www.timefreedompluswealth.com

An excellent book to read is "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles. It's a 1910 classic, but the material is just as important and significant in today's world. There is alot of great information in it. I am currently reading a book called, "The Jack Rabbit Factor - Why You Can."
It is also an excellent book for anyone who wants success. It will give you some food for thought.
PHaws
www.timefreedompluswealth.com

Currently I am reading:

Awaken The Giant Within by Anthony Robbins (again)

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

I'm doing more writing than reading, but I am reviewing Ask and It is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks / Hicks-Abraham and The Interviews on What the Bleep - Down the Rabbit Hole among lots of other titles ..... The Field by Lynn McTaggart is a good one too.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Coincidentally I just read that about 2 months ago LOL!!!

I am reading Radical Honesty at the moment.

Paul

I'm reading The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra.

Actually I finished it earlier this evening. I highlighted so much of the book that I may as well have saved the effort!

Before that I read The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. I lent it to my boss and I'm absolutely obsessed about getting it back so I can re-read it.

Next I'll be reading the ToYL workbook!!! :yippee: :yippee:

Coincidentally I just read that about 2 months ago LOL!!!

I am reading Radical Honesty at the moment.

Paul


Hey Paul....great minds think alike!! ;)

I have just received 'The Net Worth Workout' by Susan Feitelberg, for review. Hot off the presses - Copyright 2006.

I will be reading this to review for my website.

According to the jacket, "The Net Worth Workout offers a powerful conditioning program for your finances that will breathe new energy into your earning, saving and investment habits, while helping to slim down your spending, tone up your bill-paying routine, and create well-defined goals that wll increase your money's strength and indurance."

Pheww! All that in 220 pages!

Well, we will see.

I actually just picked up the new Money magazine and another mag I've never heard of called Money 'N Profits. Looking forward to some reading later!

I'm reading The Millionaire Mind and The Tipping Point, and I'm re-reading The Four Agreements.

Just finished the Seat of the Soul - gary Zukuv and reread the following over the weekend: Louise Hay - Empowering woman, Paul Cohelo - the alchemist, natural health magazine, money tips book and begun re-reading Wayne Dyer - Real magic.

Yes - little sleep - hell it was worth it!:D

I'm reading The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra.

Actually I finished it earlier this evening. I highlighted so much of the book that I may as well have saved the effort!

Before that I read The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. I lent it to my boss and I'm absolutely obsessed about getting it back so I can re-read it.

Next I'll be reading the ToYL workbook!!! :yippee: :yippee:

GR82LBME, that book by John Maxwell? Thanks
Junto

I have been reading the Art of Allowing by Abraham-Hicks.
It's really great! If you are not familiar with Abraham-Hicks, Esther Hicks is a woman who channels a group entity called Abraham.
Their teaching is that we are not here to fix anything or save anyone or get rewarded for our 'good works.' Rather we have come into this 'contrasting environment (good, bad ect.,) and we bounce around it to discover our desires. Our Higher Self has our desires in their purest form, but we won't manifest them ourselves, until we create a vibrational match. (Feel good)

I find Esther and Jerry Hicks intersting. It was somewhat different from what I usually read and listen to. If there's any information that we can learn from then I think that's great. You do have to have a more open mind with their information. I have read, "The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent" and "Ask and It Is Given." I've listened to their CD's - "Living the Art of Allowing,"
Ask and It Is Given - Part1 - "The Law of Attraction," and Part 2 - "The Processes." The CD's is basically just a reading from the book. There definitely is some meat to the knowledge that they share.:yup:

Picked up an older book from the library today called How to Achieve Total Success by Russ Von Hoelscher. I'm liking it alot!

I have just finished reading "For one more day" by Mitch Albom. :thumb:
The book talks about the power of love, mother's love. Never take your parents' love for granted!

The Science of Success by James Ray

Similar in nature to The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Waddles, which is no surprise, since James has worked with Robert Proctor for 20+ Years, the Science of Succes also incorporates principles from Napolean Hill, Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, as well as don Joes Ruiz and the Hawaiian Huna Traditions. A nivce blend of Today and Yesterday, and how to apply that in Your Life for lasting effect. .

I'm taking a course in fiction writing so my reading is very heavy on the literary side. Not that I mind that at all. Fiction is good; good fiction.

Currently I'm reading:
As I Lay Dying--William Faulkner
Red Harvest--Dashiell Hammett
In Cold Blood--Truman Capote
Logical Chess: Move by Move--Irving Chernev
Bee Season--Myla Goldberg
Marie Antoinette--Antonia Fraser
A Spot of Bother--Mark Haddon
Black House--Stephen King/Peter Straub
Revolutionary Wealth--Alvin and Heidi Toffler

And for a bit of bedtime humor, I read a sales brochure called Nouveau Tech: The Greatest Kept Secret of All Time out loud using my Billy Mays voice.

I am reading "The Platinum Rule" by Tony Alessandra PHD. and Michael J O'Connor PHD.

In a nutshell it is about discovering the 4 basic personalities and using that informaion to motivate your employees and strengthen relationships. I learned about this book at a seminar called learning to deal with difficult people. AMAZING!

I am currently reading Adam Khoo's Secrets of Self-Made Millionaire..has anyone heard of him? He may not have his own T.V. show but he certainly knows his stuff..He's quite successful. He became a millionaire at the age of 26 not from internet but from normal books sales, events organising etc. This book is not his autobiography but about the concepts and strategies to achieve what you want in life. He also gets into the inner thoughts of Millionaires. He pointed an angle where one can achieve 12.08% return from stock market risk free..wonderful..just cant keep it off..
:thumb:

Re-reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective People! :thumb:

Re readin E Myth
The New Greg Norman Autobio
And Robert Kiyosaki & Donald Trump why we want you to be rich
And The Jonny Cash Bio

Still reading Good to Great by Jim Collins.

I'm stuck about two thirds into it. It's one of those books where the information is good, but it's a real chore to read...:snooze:

I am reading "The Platinum Rule" by Tony Alessandra PHD. and Michael J O'Connor PHD.

In a nutshell it is about discovering the 4 basic personalities and using that informaion to motivate your employees and strengthen relationships. I learned about this book at a seminar called learning to deal with difficult people. AMAZING!

Hi Bar B! Hope you keep posting! :wave2:

What am I reading now......this thread!!! :biglaugh:

Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan. It caught my eye at a charity shop yesterday, when I had about five minutes to look at the books before I caught the bus. I like books that show up like that. :) This one is a real gem.

(And this whole thread is on the reading list now!)

I'm Reading

Internet MLM Success.
Very interesting book with lots of informative ideas, and strategies.

Lot's to read and lots to learn.

I just started reading "Life!" of Louise Hay.
A lot of affirmations, meditations and powerfull thoughts/quotes.

Nomad

Reading The Meaning of Anxiety by Rollo May.

The Voice of Knowledge by don Miguel Ruiz.
Creating Affluence by Deepak Chopra.
The Four Agreements Companion Book by don Miguel Ruiz.

And of course...

The Unleash the Power Within manual (UPW Atlanta '06) by Anthony Robbins.

I love this thread! :coffee:

The Dance of the Wounded Souls by Robert Burney
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
Artist journals & Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella
Another Bullshit Night in Suck City by Nick Flynn
The Red Notebook by Paul Auster

Lately I have found that I like to read selfhelps books but only to a certain extend, novels by great authors are more real to me. As they are proffessionals at describing emotional experiences/progress much better than ANY selfhelp author.
So now I mix the two. For instance you can read about what to do about self destructive behaviour etc etc., but its ever so great and really feels much closer when you read a story about that behaviour expressed literally. Reading only self-help books can become boring and I miss the poetry and literature. Know what I mean?

Flower

The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence by Deepak Chopra

The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton (recommended by Gary King)

A Course in Miracles in 5 Minutes by Jerry Sears

What the Bleep Do We Know!?: Discovering the Endless Possibilities For Altering Your Everyday Reality by William Arntz, Betsy Chasse, and Mark Vicente

Is there a smilie of a voracious reader with a bright yellow highlighter pen?

The River

By Gary Paulson

Journey in the Fields of Forever by John Harricharan. :thumb:

Now i am reading the life coaching book that was handed to me recently!

Then it will be paul coechlo's lastest book...

I think I may read John Harricharran's Power Pause tonight.

Reading The Meaning of Anxiety by Rollo May.

Can we have a book report on this, Randy??

I have listed a lot of books here that I am reading, but none has captured my attention as much as The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence by Deepak Chopra. I absolutely cannot put it down, and as I read the book I feel like I've found myself....

Looking back over the past few years, I know without a doubt that so-called coincidences have shaped my life in a huge way, and even moreso today because I am more attuned to my surroundings. Deepak suggests journaling about the "coincidences" that happen in your life.....I think it's an absolute MUST to do that if you want to begin to believe in miracles. And who wouldnt' want to believe in miracles?

I have been reading Living the Art of Allowing. It seems I've been going through a number of books that give a 'process.' I guess that's where I'm at.
I was reading Busting Loose From the Money Game which has similar processes, but I really resonate with the teachings of Abraham-Hicks.
For one thing, the author of Busting Loose compares our 'reality' with the holo-deck of the Enterprise on Star Treck. I suppose because he seems to be an ex-nerd.
It's true, but it just sounds so 'holo.'
Abraham. on the other hands teaches that we are in a vibration based reality and we have an emotional guidence system. They also say we are a 'leading edge' conscousness, wich has been my opinion for some time.

Sounds very cool, BrianB. I'll have to check that one out.

I have to say, I used to be quite a control freak, and somehow by the Grace of God I stopped behaving that way. So I guess I learned a bit about the Art of Allowing. But there's always more to learn.....

Thanks for mentioning this book! :urock:

"The Bucks Start Here" by Claude Olney, and "Misquoting Jesus".

Currently re-reading The Automatice Millionaire by David Bach.

I just finished reading "Conversations with Millionaires" by Mike Litman and Jason Oman. This book has the interviews with Jim Rohn, Mark Victor Hansen,
Wally 'Famous' Amos, Jack Canfield, Robert Allen, Sharon Lechter, Michael Gerber, Jim McCann, and Jay Conrad Levinson. These are very successful people so there is good information within the pages.
I am currently reading, "The Power of Focus" by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Les Hewitt. How to hit your business, personal, and financial targets with absolute certainty. This is and excellent book with actions that we can take.:biglaugh:

I really got a lot of inspiration out of this book

In actuality I am reading "From Beirut to Jerusalem" by Thomas Friedman. It's quite good. Unfortunately the history of strife in the middle east is not as knee slappingly funny as "Everyone Poops".

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That must have been a quick read Bat Dude

I just finished reading "Entangled Minds" by Dr. Dean Radin. You may recognize Dr. Radin if you've seen what the bleep do we know. I posted a details review of the book on my site. Use my signature link to read the review.

Freakonomics and can only recommend it. It's full of surprises.

Currently I am reading "The World is Flat". I'm almost 200 pages into it and I'm finding it to be a real chore. Only 250 more pages to go... uhg!

What are you reading?

gm

Ummm Penthouse it is very uplifting

Ummm Penthouse it is very uplifting

Aus, you are incorrigible. But we love ya, man! :hopeless:

Ummm Penthouse it is very uplifting
its the silicone!

Aus, you are incorrigible. But we love ya, man! :hopeless:

lol darlin the articals are really intresting and up beat :)

I just finished reading "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. I'd read it a few years ago and for some reason, just picked it up again. I'd forgotten how wonderful it is!

Waiting for Lords of the North!

I've just finished reading The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton, PhD. I enjoyed the book from start to finish. It is very well-written and compelling, especially the chapter called "Conscious Parenting" for parents and those thinking about becoming parents. It also explains a lot for those of us who HAVE parents....which is EVERYONE! Science geeks will love this book, as it has the best of cell biology and quantum physics all rolled into one. It even has a really cool x-ray of a snake's skeleton. :yippee:

I am currently reading "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra. It is excellent and full of great information. Now, I just need to apply these teachings into my life.:D

I am reading the Thirteenth Tale, OMG it is SO good! It's as rich as Charlotte Bronte's writing. Great for curling up and reading next to the fireplace :yup:

I am currently reading "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra. It is excellent and full of great information. Now, I just need to apply these teachings into my life.:D

I read that one too, and I absolutely loved it. Come to think of it, I didn't see it when I was straightening up my bookshelf yesterday. Hmmmm...maybe I should re-read my "Getting Organized" book....

maybe I should re-read my "Getting Organized" book....


Or you could organize your book shelf.:thumb:

What result do you want - more "how to" or an organized shelf?

An interesting book with I finished reading after Christmas was "The Power of Focus" by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Hewitt. There are action steps at the end of each chapter for you to do. One of the things that I found helpful is they identified the different levels of personal growth and levels of being. There are 3 broad categories of human evolution: the Child stage; the Adult stage; and the Self-Realization stage. The Child stage is mechanical and unconscious - a land of inner sleep. (referring to grown-ups as well as children). The Adult stage involves an awakening. At the higher levels, people in the Self-Realization stage know what there purpose is, and have a well-defined philosophy of life. The only way to truly enjoy a higher level of success, including financial freedom, job satisfaction and richer relationships, is by changing your inner Level of Being. Each level is like the rung on a ladder. Every time you take a step up, your awareness and ability to have what you want increases. Success and failure are determined by one's level of being.

Or you could organize your book shelf.:thumb:

What result do you want - more "how to" or an organized shelf?

My bookshelf is now impeccably organized...and I discovered my copy of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success has gone MIA, so I repurchased it and will donate it to the Cancer Center library at my hospital when I someday locate my original copy.

An interesting book with I finished reading after Christmas was "The Power of Focus" by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Hewitt. There are action steps at the end of each chapter for you to do. One of the things that I found helpful is they identified the different levels of personal growth and levels of being. There are 3 broad categories of human evolution: the Child stage; the Adult stage; and the Self-Realization stage. The Child stage is mechanical and unconscious - a land of inner sleep. (referring to grown-ups as well as children). The Adult stage involves an awakening. At the higher levels, people in the Self-Realization stage know what there purpose is, and have a well-defined philosophy of life. The only way to truly enjoy a higher level of success, including financial freedom, job satisfaction and richer relationships, is by changing your inner Level of Being. Each level is like the rung on a ladder. Every time you take a step up, your awareness and ability to have what you want increases. Success and failure are determined by one's level of being.


Sounds like a great book! I'm addin' it to my list! :yippee:

Lets see
Ar Awaken the Giant Within

The Emyth Revisited

On the Road ....Jack Kerouac

Jeanuary edition Penthouse......... has an awesome work out in it

Why we Want you to be rich

Plus re doing the Personal Power Cds and occassionally the secret

I'm currently reading the following books:

The Secret
Ask and it is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires
The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
What the Bleep Do We Know? Discovering the Endless Possibilities for Altering Your Everyday Reality

And Last, but Not Least....
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (a novel)

I am also re-reading the following books:

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams

My bookshelf is now impeccably organized...and I discovered my copy of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success has gone MIA, so I repurchased it and will donate it to the Cancer Center library at my hospital when I someday locate my original copy.

you are awesome Jules!!!!

I am reading:

"What it takes to be #1 by Vince Lombardi jr. - Great book so far

Just finished a novel - P.S.

Now reading tonight - AR's Life Management System - The fastest way to results. Just arrived in the mail with the RPM planner! :thumb:

Just finished a novel - P.S.

Now reading tonight - AR's Life Management System - The fastest way to results. Just arrived in the mail with the RPM planner! :thumb:

Thinking i will get one of those planners

Who is the author of the Divine Matrix? It sounds interesting. Thanks

The Divine Matrix is Gregg Braden's latest. He authored some of my favorite books, The Isaiah Effect, The God Code, Beyond the Zero Point, Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer and The Divine Name (audio).

He's a real actual genuine scientist too. :thumb:


Jennifer

Who is the author of the Divine Matrix? It sounds interesting. Thanks

It's a great book. I'm not very far into it yet, but so far I love what he has to say.

It's a great book. I'm not very far into it yet, but so far I love what he has to say.

thats because you disperse your reading efforts :yup:

:D :yikes:

thats because you disperse your reading efforts :yup:

:D :yikes:

OK, Caped Crusader, I'll try it the Batman way. Make a deal with ya....I'll finish Ask and it is Given before I move on to any other books. :kiss:

Don't let him Virgo-ize you, Jules. They are like the Borg. ;)

Jennifer

Don't let him Virgo-ize you, Jules. They are like the Borg. ;)

Jennifer

:batman: <--- Jules after reading three books in serial

They are like the Borg. ;)

Resistance is Futile....I have been "Bat-similated." :batman:

SOunds delish. :D

Jennifer

I just FINISHED (for you bats) Eragon, the dragon story. Saw the movie too. Hatchet-job.

Jennifer

OK, Caped Crusader, I'll try it the Batman way. Make a deal with ya....I'll finish Ask and it is Given before I move on to any other books. :kiss:

I'm on Chapter 13 right now. :cheerlead:

Two to go and I am drunk! I think you may win the night!:yippee:

Jennifer

I just FINISHED (for you bats) Eragon, the dragon story. Saw the movie too. Hatchet-job.

Jennifer

I am so proud of you :thumb:

:rulz: :band2: :clap: :cheerlead: :djdance: :headbang: (<-- headache guy)

So how did you enjoy your moment of virgoness?

Esther and Jerry Hicks - Ask and it is given....

It's great so far!:thumb:

Esther and Jerry Hicks - Ask and it is given....

It's great so far!:thumb:

What Chapter are you on? Jennihul was on 15 last night and I was on 13, but I've raced ahead to Chapter 20 now.

It's an absolutely AMAZING book. Utterly profound. :)

I ordered the Divine Matrix from amazon so I'm looking forward to reading it. It sounds very interesting. Last night I started reading -No B.S. Wealth Attraction For Enterpreneurs by Dan Kennedy. It's excellent.:)

I ordered the Divine Matrix from amazon so I'm looking forward to reading it. It sounds very interesting.

This one is on my list too. At the moment I'm reading Stop The World: How to Use Spiritual Principles for Practical Results by James Arthur Ray. :loveit: Love it!! :loveit:

Just completed The Four Agreements Don Miguel Ruiz A goood read even for a guy

Hey I am reading 3 books at the moment Awaken The Giant Within ( Not Yet But 2morow For SUre) THe Game (Neil Straus Started reading a bit from it) and last but not least the most pages i read from a book like about 96 pages is chicken soup for the soul

Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan. It caught my eye at a charity shop yesterday, when I had about five minutes to look at the books before I caught the bus. I like books that show up like that. :) This one is a real gem.

(And this whole thread is on the reading list now!)

That's a really controversial book there Hilary! I think it's been banned. Google it, and you'll find out the controversy behind it.

Filled the back of the Jeep with books and I am headed to the used book store!! Clear the clutter!!:rulz:

Jennifer

I'm starting Power vs Force today even though I haven't finished my last book yet. :yippee:

I have that too, Jules. I haven't cracked it yet because Batman is in my head now, the dern Borg. :cookoo:

I finished Ask and it is Given. I need to finish Develop Irresistable Attraction, by Connie Domino but my husband won't give it up. So I am re-reading Fit For Life and The Law of Attraction, by Abraham/Hicks. :yippee:

Jennifer

Being Jose Mourinho (i like throwing in a biography of people whom i wish to follow some of their ways and see how they achieved their dreams)

Being Jose Mourinho (i like throwing in a biography of people whom i wish to follow some of their ways and see how they achieved their dreams)

So tell us a bit about Jose....is he an athlete?

So tell us a bit about Jose....is he an athlete?

He is head coach or manager of chelsea fc he has won many accolades as a manager after cutting his proffesional football career short as he was nt playing at a high level then became on of the youngest ever managers to be so succesful

He is head coach or manager of chelsea fc he has won many accolades as a manager after cutting his proffesional football career short as he was nt playing at a high level then became on of the youngest ever managers to be so succesful

He has also got qualifications in Psycology I think, and acted as an interpreter for an English manager working in Spain - though he is actually Portugese.

I hate Chelsea, witha passion. I like Mouriniho though.

I am reading...Take Charge Get Results by George J. Morse :thumb:

I am reading...Take Charge Get Results by George J. Morse :thumb:

Yay! Can't wait for the review! :yippee:

I put down The Law of Attraction and re-read The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace Wattles. I actually sprung for the book itself since it's hard to lug around my binder with the free version.

I must have been distracted when I read it the first time because there was so much I missed. Good little book!! :thumb:

Jennifer

PS: Sorry for not finishing my first book, Bats. I'll be ready and waiting for my Bat spanking. ;)

Jennifer

I put down The Law of Attraction and re-read The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace Wattles. I actually sprung for the book itself since it's hard to lug around my binder with the free version.

I must have been distracted when I read it the first time because there was so much I missed. Good little book!! :thumb:

Jennifer

PS: Sorry for not finishing my first book, Bats. I'll be ready and waiting for my Bat spanking. ;)

Jennifer

:nono: :batman::spank::jenni:

I put down The Law of Attraction and re-read The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace Wattles. I actually sprung for the book itself since it's hard to lug around my binder with the free version.

I must have been distracted when I read it the first time because there was so much I missed. Good little book!! :thumb:

Jennifer

PS: Sorry for not finishing my first book, Bats. I'll be ready and waiting for my Bat spanking. ;)

Jennifer

:nono: Jenni --> :spank:<---Bats

I actually read ONE BOOK, start to finish!!! :yippee:

The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent is totally awesome! I like it even better than Ask And It Is Given!!!!!

One of the new books that I am reading is: "Rightsizing Your Life," by Ciji Ware, forward by Gail Sheehy...

An interesting book about reappraising your life in several areas as you pass through "milestone" events such as reaching age 50, struggling through divorce, serious illness, death of a spouse (loved one), sending your youngest kid out into the real world, deciding major career decisions. or the loss of a job...

Deals with living arrangements, career moves, eliminating clutter, freeing yourself from the possessions that control you and keeping that which is most important to free yourself for your new stages in life...

Very interesting perspectives with tons of resources (information & professionals) to help you pass through and beyond these milestone events... Reassessing, simplifying and keeping what matters most in your life and your future...

I actually read ONE BOOK, start to finish!!! :yippee:

Awesome Jules!

Did you feel more like you accomplished something?

See, Bats, I take notes on all my books that aren't fiction so we are talking about a great deal more effort than just reading. So cut me some Bat slack. But yes, I feel like I have accomplished something when I do finish a book. :rulz:

Jennifer

See, Bats, I take notes on all my books that aren't fiction so we are talking about a great deal more effort than just reading. So cut me some Bat slack. But yes, I feel like I have accomplished something when I do finish a book. :rulz:

Jennifer

Ohhhhh.... well You have BatDispensation when note taking, did I neglect to mention that?

Awesome Jules!

Did you feel more like you accomplished something?

Yes, I felt like I was making you proud. :yup:

Since I can't get around The Law of Attraction because I just read a similar book in Ask and it is Given (I declare another dispensation for the sameness factor) I have picked up my The Divine Matrix from Gregg Braden. (A God among men)

It's AWESOME. Quantum physics meets LOA with a dash of what seems like Kabbalah, though I'm not sure he intended that.

Excellent.

Jennifer

Since I can't get around The Law of Attraction because I just read a similar book in Ask and it is Given (I declare another dispensation for the sameness factor) I have picked up my The Divine Matrix from Gregg Braden. (A God among men)

It's AWESOME. Quantum physics meets LOA with a dash of what seems like Kabbalah, though I'm not sure he intended that.

Excellent.

Jennifer

I agree, Jen. I love that book to pieces. I tried to pick up The Success Principles again, but I switched back to The Divine Matrix.

OMG! I am reading Law of Attraction by Esther & Jerry Hicks, and I am in LOVE :yippee: :yippee: .

Normally I read so quickly I'm finished a book in a few hours, but this is taking me days, as I really read it, and put it down to think about it and ponder the possibilities.

My eyes are open, and I'm loving it!

I just counted my unread books due to my recent windfall of a book voucher, and another large gift certificate for my birthday, and I now have 24 books awaiting my attention.

Amongst them are some of the greatest recommendations I've ever had, and I can't wait to get to them!

What a lovely dilemma to have....

I am SO GLAD I found this forum. It rocks :rulz:

I just counted my unread books due to my recent windfall of a book voucher, and another large gift certificate for my birthday, and I now have 24 books awaiting my attention.

Amongst them are some of the greatest recommendations I've ever had, and I can't wait to get to them!

What a lovely dilemma to have....

I am SO GLAD I found this forum. It rocks :rulz:

Oh, that's wonderful, TG! And may I just say that YOU are one Rockin' Lady and we are VERY GLAD you came here to join us! I think you're Absolutely Fabulous! :loveit: :hug: :loveit: :hug:

I just counted my unread books due to my recent windfall of a book voucher, and another large gift certificate for my birthday, and I now have 24 books awaiting my attention.

Amongst them are some of the greatest recommendations I've ever had, and I can't wait to get to them!

What a lovely dilemma to have....

I am SO GLAD I found this forum. It rocks :rulz:


I guarantee, if you got those recommendations from this forum, all the secrets of life are in that pile. :D

Jennifer

I've been reading Raising Your Manifesting Vibration by Jafree Ozwald. It gives you a 90 day plan to raise your manifesting vibration. It's kind of challenging.:yippee:

I've been reading Raising Your Manifesting Vibration by Jafree Ozwald. It gives you a 90 day plan to raise your manifesting vibration. It's kind of challenging.:yippee:

Cool! I haven't heard of this one yet, but now I'll have to check it out!

I just finished "Good to Great" by Jim Collins. If you're in business, this is information you should add to your knowledge base. Two thumbs up..:thumb: :thumb:

I guarantee, if you got those recommendations from this forum, all the secrets of life are in that pile. :D

Jennifer

Yes the recommendations are from here....no such thing as light reading in my house anymore!

I'm on Chapter Four of The Divine Matrix and I'm more inspired than ever to create change....just because I can, and because it's fun!! :yippee:

How to be a Billionaire - Martin Firdsen

Billionaire Secerts to Success - Bill Bartmann

How to be a Billionaire - Martin Firdsen

Billionaire Secerts to Success - Bill Bartmann

After you read those and become a Billionaire, then you can write How to be a Gazillionaire and Gazillionaire Secrets to MegaSuccess.

:djdance:

I just finished reading "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Dr. Joseph Murphy. It is an excellent book and covers all areas of your life- happiness, forgiveness, removing mental blocks, wealth, relationships, etc. :)

I just finished reading "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Dr. Joseph Murphy. It is an excellent book and covers all areas of your life- happiness, forgiveness, removing mental blocks, wealth, relationships, etc. :)

Sounds very interesting. I'll add it to my list!

After you read those and become a Billionaire, then you can write How to be a Gazillionaire and Gazillionaire Secrets to MegaSuccess.

:djdance:A Friend wrote a book called Your Life Only a Gazillion Times Better! (http://www.amazon.com/Your-Life-Gazillion-Times-Better/dp/0757302467/sr=1-1/qid=1171687583/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2778132-6735164?ie=UTF8&s=books) JudyMay is AWESOME! I love her!

re: Me writing books on Gazillions ..... OK! :D

A Friend wrote a book called Your Life Only a Gazillion Times Better! (http://www.amazon.com/Your-Life-Gazillion-Times-Better/dp/0757302467/sr=1-1/qid=1171687583/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2778132-6735164?ie=UTF8&s=books) JudyMay is AWESOME! I love her!

re: Me writing books on Gazillions ..... OK! :D

A Gazillion Thanks for the link, Wiz! It's on its way along with a few other awesome titles....:yippee:

im reading the journey of socrates......

I'm reading the Divine Matrix (still) and scanning through Fit For Life (for probably the 100th time since 1994) and just started some fiction called The Alexandria Link, by Steve Berry. I liked his book The Templar Legacy too. Actiony-thriller, world travel, bad guys against one good guy type stuff. :cool:

Jennifer

I am currently reading a book called "Sex, Money, Kiss," written by Gene Simmons, from the rock group KISS...What makes this book kind of cool is it is a 'success' book writen by a real rock star.

Gene's opinions aren't for everybody, and it could offend some people. For instance, he comes right out and says that he believes life is about two things--more cash and more sex. And his opinions of women and marriage may not be very 'politically correct'.

However, Gene is a brilliant businessman. And a very hard worker. In fact, his secret of success is "No booze, no drugs, and hard work."

Check it out. Like I said, you may not agree with everything he says, but it is an interesting read. :tiphat:


Hey, I have been looking for that book on and off since 2004 over here in OZ. Has anyone seen it on the shelves over here? I may have to buy a copy from the US......

Hi

New to the forum and read all the way up to page 9, before i skipped to page 14, (As I would like to go to bed before midnight) so I am unsure if this totle has been mentioned.

I realise that this book is very old, however, this book is probably the first book that made a big impact in my life. (Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends and Influence People)

You see, I was young, 22, and had just signed up to Amway to get rich, had no money etc etc, and had to read the book of the month, which was this one.

Needless to say I sucked at Amway, and didn't stick it out too long, (I ran out of family and friends... ooops i prob shouldnt say that) however, that book taught me basic rules which helped me to do well in any situation from dealing with my mother in law, to dealing with uneducated customers.

I guess my point here is that if I hadn't read the book, I would have argued and potentially lost customers left, right and centre. It did me a complete 180 in ,y approach.

Of course I have read plenty of brilliant books since, but that one really stands out as a major turning point.

Cheers

I'm currently reading LOA. I'm done with Section I of the book and found it "interesting". It has got my attention and from what I've read on this message board, others have enjoyed it.

I'm really excited to be moving on to Section II...

finishing Da Vinci Code today :)

Next book...I have no idea...perhaps Misery by Steven King

I'm reading big thick academic textbooks because I've just started my psychology degree.

Behavioural Neuroscience anyone? Aaaarrrrrggh!

I am finally reading Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal at the moment. It is actually pretty good once you get past the first chapter which is nothing but a week in Trump's life.

I just started "We Want you to be Rich"
So far its scaring the hell out of me. Good book!

I'm reading big thick academic textbooks because I've just started my psychology degree.

Behavioural Neuroscience anyone? Aaaarrrrrggh!

Yay! I have a minor in psychology....but now you've just reminded me that I gradudated from college 20 years ago! Wow!

I recently ordered "Big Rocks: Balancing Life & Work" by Dr. Gary F. Russell
I'm looking forward to reading it. If anyone wants to know more about Dr. Russell his website is www.focuslifestyle.org

I also plan to read "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" by Malcom Gladwell. My daughter's reading the book for school and she'll be finished in a week. Then it's my turn.:)

I recently ordered "Big Rocks: Balancing Life & Work" by Dr. Gary F. Russell
I'm looking forward to reading it. If anyone wants to know more about Dr. Russell his website is www.focuslifestyle.org

I also plan to read "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" by Malcom Gladwell. My daughter's reading the book for school and she'll be finished in a week. Then it's my turn.:)

Interesting site, Coach Morse! Thanks for sharing! Tipping Point is on my list too, but I keep bumping it for other books since I've already read one of Gladwell's books, Blink.

I'm currently reading this book "Blue Ocean Strategy". A very interesting way of making me understand how to differentiate and create your own biz territory. Anyone read that yet?:thumb:

Haven't read "Macbeth" since high school. Will be reading it this week.

I'm reading big thick academic textbooks because I've just started my psychology degree.

Behavioural Neuroscience anyone? Aaaarrrrrggh!Make sure You read Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert

I started The Celestine Vision yesterday. I'm almost done with If You Hear a Message Three Times....LISTEN!!

Great books both.

E-Myth, and "The Monk who sold his Ferrari".

Very interesting..

In the middle of Mentored by a Millionaire by Steven K Scott.
This is my second time reading this great book

"Getting The Right Things Done" by Pascal Dennis

A modern parable about turning around a failing HVAC company using the "Toyota Way" (Really demmings PDCA cycle)

Good read.

KG
POKR &
Pitty

Might benefit from this one

you don't need more "knowing" or "understanding" ... you need more doing ~ Batman

Damn, I like that!

Damn, I like that!

feel free to use the quote or the philosophy as much as you want :tiphat:

I finished If You Hear a Message Three Times.....LISTEN! by Patricia Heller. Excellent book. She mentions LOA a few times but what I like about the book is that it's the diary of one woman's spiritual quest, and the female perspective felt very comfortable to me. This lady is a healer, an intuitive, and a really great writer.

I'm 2/3 complete with Edgar Cayce on Soul Mates: Unlocking the Dynamics of Soul Attraction by Kevin J. Todeschi. I had never studied Cayce before....interesting. I totally believe in soul mates, not just in the romantic sense but that we connect with certain people over the course of many lifetimes. I have definitely had that "deja vu" experience upon meeting certain people.

I'm currently reading Your Credit Score: How to Fix, Improve, and Protect the 3-Digit Number that Shapes Your Financial Future.

I finished the Edgar Cayce title on Soul Mates....it was lovely despite being a bit proper in its tone.

I'm currently reading Your Credit Score: How to Fix, Improve, and Protect the 3-Digit Number that Shapes Your Financial Future.

I can tell you a 3 - word phrase that shapes your financial future

enormous positive cash-flow (I know I cheated)

I just finished

The Power of Focus

Now that was one fantastic book. Highly highly recommended, particularly if you own a business - it has some great focusing & planning tools. But even if you don't, there's still heaps of personal & relationship tools.

Do the exercises!

I just finished

The Power of Focus

Now that was one fantastic book. Highly highly recommended, particularly if you own a business - it has some great focusing & planning tools. But even if you don't, there's still heaps of personal & relationship tools.

Do the exercises!

Who's the author?? I need this one....

Who's the author?? I need this one....

The Power of Focus (How to hit your business, personal and financial targets with absolute certainty) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Les Hewitt.

For a little more info, chapter titles are:


Your habits will determine your future
It's not hocus-pocus, it's all about focus
Do you see the big picture?
Creating optimum balance
Building excellent relationships
The confidence factor
Ask for what you want
Consistent persistence
Taking decisive action
Living On Purpose
It's your life...accept the challenge!

I recently picked up three new books to read by a millionare author over here called Justin Herald
called
What are you waiting for
Get motivated
Prosperity on purpose

The Power of Focus (How to hit your business, personal and financial targets with absolute certainty) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Les Hewitt.

For a little more info, chapter titles are:


Your habits will determine your future
It's not hocus-pocus, it's all about focus
Do you see the big picture?
Creating optimum balance
Building excellent relationships
The confidence factor
Ask for what you want
Consistent persistence
Taking decisive action
Living On Purpose
It's your life...accept the challenge!


Oh yeah, I remember seeing this one at Borders in Boston the other week. I'll add it to my list. Thanks Tracey! :kiss: :hug: :loveit: :hug: :kiss:

I'm reading Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. Love it!

I'm reading On Her Own Ground:
The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker

For those who may not know, Madam
C.J. Walker was the first female millionaire
in United States History. She achieved this
milestone in 1915. Not only was she a woman,
she was a woman of color.

It's an awesome book, thus far. As early as
1903 her thoughts were, . . ."self-improvement
and self-promotion" . . . where the ways to
better her life.

Powerful story of a Powerful woman. My mentor and
coach is a true advocate of reading those who have
achieved before you.

Won't Be Denied!
C.F. Jackson

Lighting 1,000 Dreams Worldwide!

Ironically, I'm re-reading The Secret. Someone gave me a copy as a gift.

I've read of alot of metaphysical material and read a lot on religion over the years. Plus a healthy does of scientific manuals and history. (I have a secret passion for physics and math and do a few equations when I want to unwind... Go figure...)

There are some I'd recommend that many people do not often mention, in the areas of philosophy/religion, business, history and parenting:

The Jesus Mysteries. I recently borrowed this one from the library and found it hugely insightful and full of historical insights. It helps solves many arguments about Christianity by reminding us of the deeply ancient origins of the material in the New Testiment. It postulates Christianity as a variant of several ancient religions that predate it by thousands of years and reminds us to shift our thinking from literalist to allegorical when we're viewing those texts. They do this by demonstrating that allegory is the way people thought about religion back then.

Isaac Asimov's Guide to the Bible. Great way to brush up on a topic that will keep cropping up in your life, whether or not you're religious!

On that note, I really recommend people read the Bible, the Tora and the Koran and any key religious texts they can. It's very helpful to understand what the religious beliefs really are and where other people are truly coming from. Even if you're not Christian, the Bible is very important to have read. It's a cornerstone to so much that happens in Western Society.

Original Blessing by Matthew Fox. He tries to break people out of the traditional Christian-Judaic thinking that we were put here in a state of grace from which we then fell. He tries to switch our thinking from 'Humans living in Original Sin' to 'Humans living in Original Blessing'. Lovely for the traditionalists who want to break free.

Embraced by the Light by Bette Jean Eadie. One of the books that made the whole Near Death Experience thing big.

What Would Buddah Do? Simple, real life situations and how Buddism would approach handling them.

Risso's The Enneagram. Great personality typing system that offers directions for growth and insights into how to break your patterns.

CS Lewis' The Screwtape Letters, letters from a Senior Devil to a Junior Devil. Entertaining and insightful.

The Art of Happiness, by the Dalai Lama.

Of course, how can I resist including The Prophet?


From a business standpoint, I keep reading and re-reading these ones. They're full of great insights and can give you a fresh, effective approach to creating any vision:

The Art of the Start - Guy Kawasaki
The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America's Leading Design Firm
Jump Start Your Business Brain - Doug Hall

For History:
War - by Gwyn Dyer. Deeply insightful to how and why we wage war.

As a Parent:
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
Follow their advice and you won't go far wrong with your kids or with any body else's for that matter.

As a Yogi
Hurry Up - Relax! (LOL Just had to get one of my own in!) I'm re-reading it a lot lately, looking for errors as we prepare another edition!

As a Parent:
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
Follow their advice and you won't go far wrong with your kids or with any body else's for that matter.


My mum bought this for me as a audio book, I must find it and relisten to it. I remember it being fantastic, and very useful!

I recently picked up three new books to read by a millionare author over here called Justin Herald
called
What are you waiting for
Get motivated
Prosperity on purpose

I've seen these Aus at my local shopping centre. LEt me know what you think and whether they're worth buying. I read his column in the Sunday Herald Sun (Victorian) - not sure if he's in the Qld papers?

I've seen these Aus at my local shopping centre. LEt me know what you think and whether they're worth buying. I read his column in the Sunday Herald Sun (Victorian) - not sure if he's in the Qld papers?

No we dont get it here...
His first book was pretty good but seems pretty repetative

I just finished reading "The Tipping Point" - Gladwell

Good concepts, boring at times. I'm in the process of applying the information - should be interesting....:tiphat:

I just finished reading "The Tipping Point" - Gladwell

Good concepts, boring at times. I'm in the process of applying the information - should be interesting....:tiphat:

I read Gladwell's Blink and had the same feeling....good concepts, boring at times.

P.S. Nice to see you today Coach! :yippee:

I read Gladwell's Blink and had the same feeling....good concepts, boring at times.

P.S. Nice to see you today Coach! :yippee:

hehe...

It's Gr8 to see you.... as always! :)

Your Best Life Now.

- Joel Osteen

I'm reading Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. Love it! This is an amazing book. The author's energy is so positive and soothing....I just want to find her and give her a big hug!

I finished this one, as well as Deepak Chopra's Power, Freedom, & Grace and an affirmation book called How to Change Almost Anything in 21 Days

All three of these are excellent. Now it's back to finish up Power vs Force while I wait for my next couple of books to come from Amazon.

I read Gladwell's Blink and had the same feeling....good concepts, boring at times.

P.S. Nice to see you today Coach! :yippee:

I can't imagine reading Blink or The Tipping Point but on Audio, they were both wonderful to drive to.

I just finished reading Life's Missing Instruction Manual: The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth by Joe Vitale.

One of my favorite "snippets" from the book is this one:

"How to Know What You Want

Some people say they don't know what they want. They're lying.
You always know what you want. You may not want to admit it though, even to yourself. When you state what you want, you then either have to start making it happen or you have to start making excuses for it not happening. Sometimes it's just easier to say you don't know what you want.
But that's a lie. You do know. So admit it. No one is looking. No one is listening. So what do you want?"

Think and Grow Rich for the 4th time... and in the middle of Be My Guest by Conrad Hilton. It's an easy relaxing read about the life of the man who founded Hilton Hotel's. The man definitely had integrity...

Think and Grow Rich for the 4th time... and in the middle of Be My Guest by Conrad Hilton. It's an easy relaxing read about the life of the man who founded Hilton Hotel's. The man definitely had integrity...

I just started the Updated Version of Think and Grow Rich last evening after finishing Joe Vitale's book. I bought TAGR in hardcover, and I absolutely LOVE IT so far. It's got lots of commentary interspersed which brings it up to date for the 21st century.

P.S. Welcome ay321 !!!!

Have added the peaceful warrior to my list

"As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen

I'm having a tough time with the Victorian style but it comes highly recommended so I'm going to keep plugging away at it.

I just finished The Third Secret, by Steve Berry. Vatican, thriller, visions, scandals, intrigue, murder and suicidal popes. Good stuff. :dance:

I think I'll start The Law of Attraction, by the Hicks. I started but I was already saturated in LOA at the time...

Jennifer

I just finished Life Lessons - How our Mortality can Teach us about Life and Living by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross & David Kessler.

It was a great read, though I bawled my eyes out throughout most of it.

Something that resonating very deeply inside of me was this passage:

Most of us want unconditional love, love that exists because of who we are rather than what we do or do not do. If we are lucky, very lucky, we may have experienced a few minutes of it in our lifetimes. Sadly, most of the love we experience in this life is very conditional. We're loved because of what we do for others, how much we earn, how funny we are, how we treat our children or keep our houses, and so on. We find it hard to love people just the way they are. It's almost as if we look for excuses not to love others.

This passage, along with another from the Law of Attraction by the Hicks' which was about how children know from the beginning how to love and be in this world as a happy & fulfilled being, yet society takes that knowing away from them, just because.

It really made me so aware that life is short, and we need to learn to go back to the beginning where loving someone was easy, we might have seen flaws in others, but didn't judge them because of it, and we loved them like our hearts would burst.....

I also just finished The Anatomy of Peace - Resolving the Heart of Conflict, by the Arbinger Institute.

This was an AMAZING read, that I recommend to anyone who wants to get beyond behavioural change, and get to the truth of why we have hate & anger in our hearts. It gives some very easy steps to change that, and return to the truth of a peaceful existence.

It's told in a story form, so it's really easy to read, and follow, and you really want to know what happened with the people in the story.

I am reading ............

"The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield

I am just finishing Sidney Portier's book, Measure of a Man. I highly recommend it!

-CP

I am just finishing Sidney Portier's book, Measure of a Man. I highly recommend it!

-CP

CP i have this on Audio with him doing the reading it is awesome

CP i have this on Audio with him doing the reading it is awesome

Oh wow, I bet that is great. His voice is like butta.....

I am reading ............

"The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield

I started reading The Success Principles but switched away from it to another book. I think I'll set aside a month just for that book and not allow myself to read anything else during that time.

How do YOU like that book GGG?

I started reading The Success Principles but switched away from it to another book. I think I'll set aside a month just for that book and not allow myself to read anything else during that time.

How do YOU like that book GGG?


Hey LOL Twin,

Excellent Book!!! :thumb: :yippee:

Hi guys,

My name is Karen, a new member. I will like to share about a wonderful book, which is Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen "The Aladdin Factor"

This book makes me realise that we can have all the things in our life, just ask for them. Just like the Aladdin Lamp, Genie always said:"Your wish is my command"

Cheers
Karen

sounds like a good book

If you're a Zig fan, you'll like it. But like much of what Zig writes, it tends to often be repetitive (which is not bad, and in fact helps instill the lessons). It's a good primer or a good booster--but not a whole lot of newness!

RGM I like your positive affirmation CD. Did not recognize that was you:)

Just reporting in to say that I've just had a big spendup on some audio books to listen to while I'm driving the 1 hr + trip to university most days.

On order are:

The Secret - Rhonda Byrne
Power of Deliberate Intent Part II - Esther & Jerry Hicks
Learned Optimism - Martin Seligman
Psycho-Cybernetics - Maxwell Maltz
You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay

and another two which I can't remember (I'm sure they're good!)

:yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

I'm a fan of J.D. Robb and had her whole series. Her latest "Born in Death" is out in the market and I'm going to grab a copy.

I watched The Secret DVD 2 weeks ago and now, I'm also keen to learn more about the Law Of Attraction so that I can apply it :D

Hence, I visited their website and download their free e-books so in answer to your question on What are You Reading Now... I'm reading Wallace Wattles' The Science of Getting Rich... want to find the nuggets of wisdom that prompted Bob Proctor to study it for 40 years... ;)

Janice

"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl almost done. Wow!!

I'm reading the book that Zenfulgroove recommended, The 4-Hour Work Week.....I love it!! He's right though, today was my first day back at the office since I started reading it, and I felt myself just wanting to scream and run for my life!!!!!

This is a DVD of the concepts of one of my favorite books by dyer

"The power of Intention" is a book with the basic concepts he has learned about LOA


http://www.hayhouse.com/details.php?id=3101

I'm a fan of J.D. Robb and had her whole series. Her latest "Born in Death" is out in the market and I'm going to grab a copy.

I watched The Secret DVD 2 weeks ago and now, I'm also keen to learn more about the Law Of Attraction so that I can apply it :D

Hence, I visited their website and download their free e-books so in answer to your question on What are You Reading Now... I'm reading Wallace Wattles' The Science of Getting Rich... want to find the nuggets of wisdom that prompted Bob Proctor to study it for 40 years... ;)

Janice

Hey other J..

I think Bob was into the other E-book that is for free there: The Master Key System. That's why, during his segments in The Secret DVD, there is a little key rotating behind him. Plus, I heard it in an interview. ;)

Just don't want you looking too hard for those nuggets in the wrong book. :D

Jennifer

I'm reading The Science of Getting Rich (more like skimming & highlighting this one) and The Attractor Factor at the moment. I put down The 4-Hour Work Week until this weekend because I don't want to read it during my 40-Hour Work Week. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE The Attractor Factor. Joe Vitale is my kinda guy. I also read Michael Losier's Law of Attraction at the airport on Friday. I'm gonna go back through that one and do the exercises in mid-June after I move house.

Hey other J..

I think Bob was into the other E-book that is for free there: The Master Key System. That's why, during his segments in The Secret DVD, there is a little key rotating behind him. Plus, I heard it in an interview. ;)

Just don't want you looking too hard for those nuggets in the wrong book. :D

Jennifer

Yes I was wondering what that key was at first. They all seem to have little symbols floating in the background Joe Vitale has a scale with gold, Bob Doyle has magnets. :)

Thats why in the extra segments when Bob said his life changed because he read a book I figured it was The Master Key.
I highly reccomend the Master Key, one of my all time favorite books.

"The Looming Tower" --- a sweet little book about those adorable little scamps from Al Qaeda

Just started reading a new book today: "Keys To Success" -Napoleon Hill Great book! :cool:

Another great book is "The Power of Focus". -Jack Canfield, Les Hewitt, and Mark Victor Hansen

Awesome thread and excellent suggestions on books! Thanks! :)

Kimberly

Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance

Chicken soup for the soul

Its getting the time thats the hard part
Also bought some new audios to listen to at work
Dr Wayne Dyer

Creating Wealth by Robert G Allen

"The Looming Tower" --- a sweet little book about those adorable little scamps from Al Qaeda

Loop, man....you are a true comic genius.

P.S. You know we're all crashin' yer wedding reception, right?? :yup:

It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong

I am finding it to be very inspirational:thumb:

I'm reading The Master Key System by Charles Haanel. The format is a bit bothersome, and the language is very formal and antiquated, but I am enjoying the content nonetheless. I'm glad I read other books on the topic first; I would have pulled my hair out trying to read this one without the background from other sources.

I just recently quartered my reading habit

I am reading wave 4 by Richard Poe 15minutes a day