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by Geoff Thompson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Summersdale Publishers (4 Dec 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1840242647
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840242645
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 41,380 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'...highly readable and engaging...genuinely inspiring...refreshingly down to earth, peppered with humour and humility.' The Big Issue"


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In India, young elephants are trained in obedience by being tied to an immovable object like a tree. No matter how hard the baby elephant pulls it cannot break free, and eventually, after trying to break away and being thwarted time and again, it believes that it cannot escape, no matter what it does. Ultimately, a fully-grown adult weighing several tons can be tied to a twig and won't even try to escape. Do you ever feel that you are tied to an immovable object and can't break free? That you couldn't possibly give that presentation, that you would never be able to go it alone in business, or that you have to remain stuck in a social and lifestyle rut as there is no other alternative? This book argues that what ties you down and prevents you from realising your potential is only a 'twig'. Geoff guides you through the process of breaking the negative thinking that binds us and reveals the '14 Golden Rules to Success and Happiness'.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars who are you really ?, 25 Nov 2000
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This review is from: The Elephant and the Twig (Hardcover)
A man once said to me, if you continue to do what you do, you'll get what you've got. This made a lot of sense to me, as obviously everything you currently have, material or otherwise, you've obtained by doing the things you have previously done. Taking this one step further, if you are not happy with your lot, which most people are not, then it makes sense that you have to do things differently, in order to change what you have.

This is where this book comes in. How do you do things differently ? What do you do differently ? Where do you find the extra time from ? Do you know what you want to achieve and what do you do if you don't yet know ?

Most people don't get this far in the questioning process. If they do, this is where they get stuck. This is the point where people give in to their inner voice which is telling them that they should be happy with what they have achieved and to be grateful for what they have.

The elephant and the twig is that missing piece of the jigsaw, the road map that shows you the way up lifes hill, where to find the fuel stops on the way, and ultimately break that twig that's holding you back.

Remember, the grass sometimes is greener and you've got just as much right to be enjoying it as anyone else.

Simon Glynn

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A practical guide to a better you!, 24 Jul 2000
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This review is from: The Elephant and the Twig (Hardcover)
Having suffered from low self-esteem /depression for all of my adult life to date, I can wholeheartedly recommend this book. Follow it's 14 steps and you can't fail to find some solutions. It's easy to follow, fun to read and he really knows what he's talking about.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple,Concise and brilliant, 8 Nov 2001
This review is from: The Elephant and the Twig (Hardcover)
If you want practical advise from someone whos been there, taken the knocks got up and kept on going buy it.

Mr Thompson is where he wants to be because he never gave up and this book is simply inspirational........

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