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If you're like most folks, you were raised to be "nice". Yet now you find yourself asking: "If I'm so nice, why isn't my life better?" Renowned minister and lecturer Duke Robinson has the answer. Robinson says that well-intended behavior is essential to a humane society, but carries a down side. Being nice often means we take on too much, tell little lies, strive endlessly for perfection, and fall prey to other self-defeating behaviors. Now Robinson outlines the nine unconscious mistakes nice people make daily, and he shows how to correct them and avoid unnecessary stress with life-affirming actions. Learn how to:
-- Say "no" and save yourself from burnout
-- Tell others what you want, and actually receive it
-- Express anger in healing ways that maintain valued relationships
-- Respond effectively when i0rrationally criticized or attacked
-- Liberate your true self.
Are you, like many of us, too nice for your own good? This remarkable book will empower you to get what you need and deserve,out of life...and still be a nice person!
-- Say "no" and save yourself from burnout
-- Tell others what you want, and actually receive it
-- Express anger in healing ways that maintain valued relationships
-- Respond effectively when i0rrationally criticized or attacked
-- Liberate your true self.
Are you, like many of us, too nice for your own good? This remarkable book will empower you to get what you need and deserve,out of life...and still be a nice person!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is just AMAZING, irreplaceable masterpiece for a person having lots of inner discussions why this or that happens in his/ her social life with friends family and work colleagues! It is what everyone needs in order to be happy if they have some little or large social 'miscommunication s'.
I was wondering where I was before not to get the book earlier! It changes your life because it WILL give you a deep insight into all your social problems,misunderstandings, etc (you name it),the roots where they come from.One can shout out loud EURECA when reading the book!!
I eventually realized the reasons for my anxieties, insecurities, lack of self esteem and confidence,-such a commons factors for nearly everyone. Now I understand!! I eventually realized what was it all about in my life,why I was the way I was and why others are the way they are. The book gives you so much understanding that you start to gain an insight straight from reading the the first page...and changing.
Thanks to the author writing such a masterpiece on self-help! A person does not need any psychologist or psychotherapist,- he can just get all he needs from this book -an inner change ,an insight, how to break free, how to deal with 'it'(and go out to try one's knowledge what he learned from it:) )...
The book is easy to read and well to understand. Delivery from Amazon was quick, like always, without any problems.
I was wondering where I was before not to get the book earlier! It changes your life because it WILL give you a deep insight into all your social problems,misunderstandings, etc (you name it),the roots where they come from.One can shout out loud EURECA when reading the book!!
I eventually realized the reasons for my anxieties, insecurities, lack of self esteem and confidence,-such a commons factors for nearly everyone. Now I understand!! I eventually realized what was it all about in my life,why I was the way I was and why others are the way they are. The book gives you so much understanding that you start to gain an insight straight from reading the the first page...and changing.
Thanks to the author writing such a masterpiece on self-help! A person does not need any psychologist or psychotherapist,- he can just get all he needs from this book -an inner change ,an insight, how to break free, how to deal with 'it'(and go out to try one's knowledge what he learned from it:) )...
The book is easy to read and well to understand. Delivery from Amazon was quick, like always, without any problems.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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This book deals with 9 common forms of self-sabotage behavior. Mistakes like trying to please others, not saying "No" or just as weakly, not stating what we want, reasoning with emotional irrationality, suppressing our anger instead of verbalising it, and, giving (unwanted) advice as opposed to listening with empathy and thereby giving helpful information for another's own decision. Some mistakes may be motivated by one's own hypocrisy. It made me smile as well as laugh out loud and even exclaim "ouch, that's so me!" although the first two reaction may not be the author's intention. The good thing about this book is, it attempts to explain not only what we do but also the possible reasons we do them, setting out the case, and practical strategies, for change. Every adult could benefit hugely from its practical wisdom. Not so sure about children,though, as given all the best information in the world, instead of advice, my young son would opt for rotten teeth and the dentist chair than miss his Haribo sweets. Yet at the same time, he so much wants to "please" his parents and who can blame him?
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this to be a very positive book. It does not aim for us to break relationships which are difficult or destructive, but realistically guides us to managing relationships with difficult people (who may be important to us). When reading this book, look out for the little admonishing remarks which can be painfull for the too nice a person I suppose, but which, if taken as a lesson, will help us become an easier, nicer person.
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Great Book! Definitely worth reading.
Being a nice and generous person is universally a beautiful thing but unfortunately it does not always pay off in our society. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LovingBooks
Understand yourself, but should we understand others too?,
This is a wonderful book containing a lot of sound advice. However, there are times when I feel that the `new' approach is still `too nice', i.e. Read more
Published 1 month ago by James Taylor
Self growth and awareness
It is an eye opener. Not all common courtesy are the write thing to do.Good book. Please be aware this is not a self help or it does not provide cure for your problem(s).
Published 9 months ago by Hian Ping Soh
Brillient item
Not read the whole book yet but it is helping me as I am one of those people that always put others before myself (in the past have had those friends that people don't need) Just... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Cathie
Good Intentions
I purchased "Too nice for your own good" because of all the wonderful reviews Duke Robinson's book received on Amazon.
I wish I could say this worked for me, it didn't. Read more
I wish I could say this worked for me, it didn't. Read more
Published 14 months ago by AvidReader
Very interesting
I bought this book on a whim and am really glad I did i have read it over and over again it is really helpfull especially when you recognise yourself!!!
Published 21 months ago by gix
Lifesaving book! Just that simple for me.
I really wish that I have been introduced to books like this when I was younger! But it gives me an insight that I need now, as well. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Celia Dickens
excellent safety tips
I really wish that I had read this book a few months ago. Self-sabotage can be extremely harmful, but these tips go a long way towards limiting the damage. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2007 by Wayne Redhart
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