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A shrewd, inspiring and practical blueprint for anyone determined to find greater and deeper satisfactions in life. ----Alec Wilkinson of THE NEW YORKER
Bob Selden, Author - What To D... (Sydney, Australia) - The last self-help guide book I read was almost 20 years ago. I got sick and tired of the same old things being said in slightly different ways. So, I was a little apprehensive when asked to review Taming Tigers by Jim Lawless. Always up for a challenge, I accepted. My apprehensions were soon dispelled as I was gripped by his story of becoming a jockey at the age of 30 as a result of a bet. Lawless uses his experience of changing careers from an International Legal Counsel to an International Motivational Speaker, to illustrate what can be achieved by following his "10 Rules for Taming Tigers". It was at one of his early presentations to a group of salespeople that a member of the audience challenged him to a GBP1 bet that he could not use his rules to become a jockey within 12 months. Lawless' subsequent jockey experience is the storyline throughout the book to show how the 10 rules (for self development) can be applied. As Lawless points out, these rules are not new. Nor did he invent them. But he has put them together in an eminently practical way and in a very entertaining book. I liked the book. It was easy to read. The rules were easy to follow and there were plenty of practical examples and suggestions. Many chapters were followed by an invited story from someone who had applied one or more of the rules after attending one of Lawless' presentations. The only small criticism I have is that at times some paragraphs were a bit wordy and repetitive. I occasionally found myself skipping ahead to get to the next bit of the "jockey story". As a visual person, I would have also liked to see some visual representations of the 10 rules. For me, it meant that I had to go back to check which rule was being referred to. Perhaps a fold out page with the rules illustrated would assist people like me. Overall, I would highly recommend this book for two reasons. One, it's a good read. And secondly, the 10 rules are put in a very practical way that would make it easy for anyone to apply. Bob Selden, author What To Do When You Become The Boss: How New Managers Become Successful Managers Taming Tigers - Do things you never thought you could. --By Robert Selden
I just wanted to give you some feedback about the effect Taming Tigers has has on my life. I haven't broken any world records, but I have begun exceeding the self-imposed limits to my potential which have held me back for so long. I really doubt I would be doing even one of these things now without having read Tigers, and there currently seems no limit to the amount of time I can make to do exciting and important things. In my late forties I'm busier, happier, more productive and enthusiastic than I ever was in my twenties or thirties, and everyone from my partner to my kids to my work colleagues (even if they haven't quite read Tigers themselves just yet) gets to bask in the glow of a life well-lived. Everybody wins. I love all the rules - but particularly Rules 5 & 7, as I was always so afraid of rejection and failure before Tigers. --S Williams - Tiger Tamer --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Bob Selden, Author - What To D... (Sydney, Australia) - The last self-help guide book I read was almost 20 years ago. I got sick and tired of the same old things being said in slightly different ways. So, I was a little apprehensive when asked to review Taming Tigers by Jim Lawless. Always up for a challenge, I accepted. My apprehensions were soon dispelled as I was gripped by his story of becoming a jockey at the age of 30 as a result of a bet. Lawless uses his experience of changing careers from an International Legal Counsel to an International Motivational Speaker, to illustrate what can be achieved by following his "10 Rules for Taming Tigers". It was at one of his early presentations to a group of salespeople that a member of the audience challenged him to a GBP1 bet that he could not use his rules to become a jockey within 12 months. Lawless' subsequent jockey experience is the storyline throughout the book to show how the 10 rules (for self development) can be applied. As Lawless points out, these rules are not new. Nor did he invent them. But he has put them together in an eminently practical way and in a very entertaining book. I liked the book. It was easy to read. The rules were easy to follow and there were plenty of practical examples and suggestions. Many chapters were followed by an invited story from someone who had applied one or more of the rules after attending one of Lawless' presentations. The only small criticism I have is that at times some paragraphs were a bit wordy and repetitive. I occasionally found myself skipping ahead to get to the next bit of the "jockey story". As a visual person, I would have also liked to see some visual representations of the 10 rules. For me, it meant that I had to go back to check which rule was being referred to. Perhaps a fold out page with the rules illustrated would assist people like me. Overall, I would highly recommend this book for two reasons. One, it's a good read. And secondly, the 10 rules are put in a very practical way that would make it easy for anyone to apply. Bob Selden, author What To Do When You Become The Boss: How New Managers Become Successful Managers Taming Tigers - Do things you never thought you could. --By Robert Selden
I just wanted to give you some feedback about the effect Taming Tigers has has on my life. I haven't broken any world records, but I have begun exceeding the self-imposed limits to my potential which have held me back for so long. I really doubt I would be doing even one of these things now without having read Tigers, and there currently seems no limit to the amount of time I can make to do exciting and important things. In my late forties I'm busier, happier, more productive and enthusiastic than I ever was in my twenties or thirties, and everyone from my partner to my kids to my work colleagues (even if they haven't quite read Tigers themselves just yet) gets to bask in the glow of a life well-lived. Everybody wins. I love all the rules - but particularly Rules 5 & 7, as I was always so afraid of rejection and failure before Tigers. --S Williams - Tiger Tamer --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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This review is from: Taming Tigers: Do Things You Never Thought You Could (Illustrated) (Paperback)
Since this issue is the subject of much debate in Amazon forums, I will get this out of the way: yes, I know Jim Lawless. However, this is not the reason that I have given his book a five star review. Let me explain. Jim and I went out together for about 18 months longer towards the end of our teens. The whole thing ended badly, as these things usually do, but Jim did one very important thing for me - he took me to climb my first mountain (some might say 'made me'): Snowdon. I took one look at it and said, "there's no way that I'm going all of the way up there," at which point he laughed, as I recall. His only complaint was that my first mountain had been too easy (My complaints were many). If it hadn't such a beautiful day, or if it had been very difficult, I probably wouldn't have repeated the experience, but I have, many times, and it has been one of the greatest pleasures in life to stand on top of a mountain and realise that my problems are actually very small. I digress (apologies, I do this quite often). I had not seen Jim for over twenty years when, browsing through the 'recommended' section in my local Waterstones, I saw his name on the front cover of a book. I didn't have to look further than the centre pages to realise that yes, this was the very same Jim Lawless. After demanding to know why my own book was only filed under the 'D's' in fiction (Half-truths and White Lies, available from all good bookshops), the red-faced member of staff (Anthony) told me that Jim's book was actually very good. Not relishing the implication of this, I didn't buy it. However, through the magic of modern technology, I did decide to track down Jim and congratulate him (through the email equivalent of gritted teeth). The long and short of it was that we met up for lunch and found that, despite a gap of twenty years, neither of us have changed terribly much. (Jim now looks far more like his younger self than the pictures in his book. I haven't changed at all.)I admitted to him up front that I was a sceptic of self-help books. I had already changed my life. Rather than read a book, I had written one. (It has won an award and everything.)His reaction was to give me a copy of Taming Tigers. This did not necessarily enamour me to the book, as I then felt under an obligation to read it - and be nice about it. So I buried it at the back of a shelf where I didn't have to keep looking at it and feeling guilty. Until recently. In need of inspiration, I thought I would give it a go. And, darn it, if it wasn't quite compelling. And well-written (It is in the style of a talk, complete with anecdotes, so if you have seen Jim talk, I would imagine you will have the benefit of instant recall). I will say this: love it or hate it, you will find yourself inspired, you will find yourself challenged, if you have already changed your life you may find yourself agreeing,or arguing, or wondering how the devil he managed to put that bit quite so succinctly. And you will wake up thinking, 'What scary thing am I going to do before the day is out that will change my life?' (I can't make myself use the world 'boldly, because I'm then left with the image of Captain Kirk, who I, personally, don't find quite so inspiring.)My only criticism it that I didn't find constant reference to the rules by their numbers, rather than a reminder of what they actually are, very useful. But even this is clever. Jim is tryinging to make you memorise them. And if they find their way into your head, the chances are that you will not be able to ignore them. You will no option but to act. And there is every possibility that something good may happen.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Taming Tigers - Do things you never thought you could.,
By Louise Marsh "L.A.Marsh" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Taming Tigers: Do Things You Never Thought You Could (Illustrated) (Paperback)
Taming Tigers: Do Things You Never Thought You CouldAs soon as you start reading Taming Tigers by Jim Lawless you begin to realise that this book could change your life, or rather it will show you how you can change it. It is without doubt the most thought inspiring book that I have read for a long time.The book is well written and engages the reader from cover to cover, with both practical instruction and tales of the author's journey to becoming a jockey. Jim Lawless is one of Europe's most popular inspirational speakers. In response to a challenge from an audience member he went from an overweight non-riding consultant to racing in his first race in 12 months and proved that the rules work. The author introduces you to the Rules for Taming Tigers by first explaining what those Tigers are, and as soon as he starts to explain the book draws you in. Every single one of us will have a Tiger - that thing that roars when you consider doing something that will take you into unchartered waters. The book gives you the tools to tame them, to really do those things that you have always wanted to do. Once you have learnt how to utilise and implement these rules there is nothing that you can not achieve. If possible, even more inspiring that the author's story, are the case studies included in the book from people who have heard Jim speak and taken his rules and done incredible things. This is not a book that you read just the once, you will find yourself returning to it for reiteration and encouragement. Each time, I am sure; it will give your further inspiration.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Inspiring!,
By Robert Selden "Bob Selden, What To Do When Yo... (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Taming Tigers: Do Things You Never Thought You Could (Illustrated) (Paperback)
The last self-help guide book I read was almost 20 years ago. I got sick and tired of the same old things being said in slightly different ways. So, I was a little apprehensive when asked to review Taming Tigers by Jim Lawless. Always up for a challenge, I accepted.My apprehensions were soon dispelled as I was gripped by his story of becoming a jockey at the age of 30 as a result of a bet. Lawless uses his experience of changing careers from an International Legal Counsel to an International Motivational Speaker, to illustrate what can be achieved by following his "10 Rules for Taming Tigers". It was at one of his early presentations to a group of salespeople that a member of the audience challenged him to a £1 bet that he could not use his rules to become a jockey within 12 months. Lawless' subsequent jockey experience is the storyline throughout the book to show how the 10 rules (for self development) can be applied. As Lawless points out, these rules are not new. Nor did he invent them. But he has put them together in an eminently practical way and in a very entertaining book. I liked the book. It was easy to read. The rules were easy to follow and there were plenty of practical examples and suggestions. Many chapters were followed by an invited story from someone who had applied one or more of the rules after attending one of Lawless' presentations. The only small criticism I have is that at times some paragraphs were a bit wordy and repetitive. I occasionally found myself skipping ahead to get to the next bit of the "jockey story". As a visual person, I would have also liked to see some visual representations of the 10 rules. For me, it meant that I had to go back to check which rule was being referred to. Perhaps a fold out page with the rules illustrated would assist people like me. Overall, I would highly recommend this book for two reasons. One, it's a good read. And secondly, the 10 rules are put in a very practical way that would make it easy for anyone to apply. Bob Selden, author What To Do When You Become The Boss: How New Managers Become Successful Managers
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