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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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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
Format:Paperback
Geoff's writing in this book is inspiring without becoming too patronising and 'self-help book'. For me the chapters seemed to go off topic a lot, there's a fair amount of (undeliberate) repetition. I don't think this book was actually edited, and so there are quite a few irritating typos and misspelt words. Still, the message applies to most walks of life, particularly those who wish to be masters of their own destiny/career.
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Great!
Wasnt brought for myself, but the person whom i brought it for said its a great book with some really good tips. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Wracko's Girl
The usual stuff
While the title of the book is certainly titillating, the rest is just the usual stuff that has been put out by countless other people who think that their story is worth an... Read more
Published 15 months ago by togglers
The Art of Positive Thinking!
The Art of Positive Thinking - perfectly describes this book. I think the way this book is written is brilliant! Read more
Published 16 months ago by KoolKat
Make it happen !
Great read. Positive, punchy, funny and believable. Geoff basically tells us the story of his life - how he started off near the bottom with plenty of negative people around him. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sunil
for those interested in bettering themselves
when you start a journey, you need a map, and this is a great place to start
Published 23 months ago by JGM
Inspirational!
I met and trained with Geoff few years ago before he became so successful and all his work is inspirational! Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by S. Sahota
Good Plain English
Very good book, written in very understandable english with great ideas and points of view. I'm ready to make my millions and take on the world!
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Mr. A. D. Cook
confidence booster
great book that is very easy to read and boosted my confidence no end!
Published on 26 May 2007 by debbie simpson
Disappointing
I had high hopes for this book, partly after reading the positive reviews on this site. However, on reading it felt that many of the ideas were half baked and ill thought out. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2005 by JOHNNY MAC
Simple,Concise and brilliant
If you want practical advise from someone whos been there, taken the knocks got up and kept on going buy it. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2001 by Mr H Lowe
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