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9 Things You Simply Must Do To Succeed in Love and Life
by
Henry Cloud
Nine practical, easy-to-grasp strategies to help readers discover behaviors and responses that successful individuals have in common.
Hardcover, 246 pages
Published
September 7th 2004
by Integrity Publishers
(first published August 1st 2004)
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Like all of the Dr. Henry Cloud books I have read, this one was delightfully packed with anecdotes and very tangible examples. I opted for the audio version so that I could enjoy it while I did housework and thoroughly enjoyed the reading (by the author himself). Dr. Cloud's unpretentious style makes his points very accessible and his own self-reflection gives further credence to his suggestions. So many of the points he makes are things that seem obvious once spoken and yet remarkable in that e...more
This book has a lot of common sense with a little spirituality thrown in. The principles of the book (9 things) are all good, but they are very broad. Cloud gives practical examples, but it's hard to apply these to every possible life situation. I found myself thinking, "Should have have behaved differently in XX situation given this principle?". It's hard to know, and maybe that is what the author wants us to question, since we are all in the maturing process and none of us has ar...more
A wonderful book with lasting relevancy. Dr. Cloud suggests that we dig up our past and invest in our talents, move past the negative, make decisions based on their effects, ALWAYS ask how we can improve a situation (whether it's our responsibility or not), realize our loftiest goals through small steps, protect the good with healthy hatred, practice humility, and make decisions based on values and purposes / principles (not on the reactions of others). He concludes with a series of 12 steps to ...more
I love reading books on the psychology of success (as long as success is defined broadly and not necessarily materially). I picked this up off the sale table at Borders thinking it looked inspiring. I wasn't expecting it to have much that was new, as I've read scores of similar books, but I find reading motivational books, and the personal stories therein, to be, well, motivational! This was a disappointment however. Not only was there a strong Christian bent to it (which was not revealed on...more
"9 Things" is great on the values it advocates. The first five of the principles are guidelines for intrapersonal development whereas the remaining four are geared towards one's social fitness. I like his using business anecdotes in making his point, which are found in plenty in this book. Isn't it true that people often reveal their true nature when it comes to money?
The nine principles in 9 Things are mostly common sense but Dr. Cloud presents them in a very lucid fashion...more
The nine principles in 9 Things are mostly common sense but Dr. Cloud presents them in a very lucid fashion...more
1. Dig it up - recognize & invest in talents & watch grow.
2. Pull the tooth - do not hang onto bad stuff, move past negative. (if fixable, get busy & try to fix!)
3. Play the movie - make decision based on effects, helps prepare for challenges.
4. Do something - work to improve the situation, even if not your responsibility/ fault.
5. Act like an Ant - do small steps. (rather than feeling overwhelmed by big goal)
6. Hate Well - take a stand against toxic ...more
2. Pull the tooth - do not hang onto bad stuff, move past negative. (if fixable, get busy & try to fix!)
3. Play the movie - make decision based on effects, helps prepare for challenges.
4. Do something - work to improve the situation, even if not your responsibility/ fault.
5. Act like an Ant - do small steps. (rather than feeling overwhelmed by big goal)
6. Hate Well - take a stand against toxic ...more
I'm not excited about lists, but this seemed to really work for me. Who doesn't want to succeed? I feel successful because I have the confidence I never would have had without reading this book. Sometimes it might seem a little too simple, but that's what gave me confidence. You can do it!
Really good reminder of principles to live by... some were harder for me than others ("Dig it up" -- on unburying our true lifelong desires, "Upset the right people"-- on not letting other ppl's reactions affect our decision to do or not do something). Totally recommend this!
Rather interesting that Henry Cloud has nothing but dysfunctional, self-destructive, emotionally abusive female patients. Maybe, one day, I will have a psychologist who blames me for all of society's ills and quotes Bible verses in excess.
It was clear and full of useful information. He outlines clear and simple principles that can further the quality of your life if applied. I appreciated his insight, and the fact it was put forward intelligently but simply.
I like the example that the author gives and how a déjà vu person. I liked the tips on How can I turn this around? How can I hope? What does this person need? What could get him or her to a better place?
I liked most things about this book. The author seems to have seriously bad luck in business dealings and I could have done without the Bible verses every two seconds. Other than that, lots of useful information.
I also did a lot of thinking while reading this book. I think this book contains some good ideas and I especially liked the quotes from the Bible to support his reasoning.
A handbook for how to be the best driven person you can be. It uses biblical background as well as real life examples and psychological insight. Very good.
This is going to be a once-a-year read for me. Simple, applicable advice for believers and non-believers alike.
Another for Pastoral Counseling but it has been very interesting so far. reading for book review so it's been quick. will probably go back and read again another time.
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A psychologist probes the mystery of why some lives really work and others don't
Good book if you wanna know some techniques to live an appropriate life.
Great book for personal growth. I have always enjoyed clouds insight!
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By the grace of God I will be the kind of person he talks about.
this 9 things are good to live by.
It was okay, had some good points.
Very helpful insight.
Loved this book, had such good advice said very creatively. My favorites: hate well, don't play fair, be humble.
9 Things is a great roadmap for anyone looking to improve their life and relationships. The principles that are outlined in the book do not guarantee that living that way will be pain-free but they do guarantee that your life will be richer and more fulfilling. Henry Cloud provides detailed steps in how to implement each principle in your life and says that success in life and love are not just reserved for special people, but that it is available and achievable by all.
This book is an easy read; popular self help with a few Bible verses (primarily from Proverbs) thrown in. The author is a Christian counselor but the advice is just common sense. I found it to be a light read that restates basic principles for living in catchy terms. It's not on my list of books that have changed my life, but it was a good reminder to check my attitudes and mental habits against Biblical principles (which are, after all, only common sense).
Awesome book. Really helped me think differently about some things.
Enjoyable read with personal examples illustrating solid tips for more intentional living. (I read this book while on the Mayan Riviera this Spring.) Reminded me of Stephen Covey's "7 Habits" in sections (which have helped me tremendously!) For instance, Cloud's suggestion that we "Play the Movie" was dead on Covey's concept that we "Begin with the End in Mind." This concept alone is powerful!
This is similar in ways to the Seven Habits book - very practical. It is written from the standpoint of a consultant who worked for 20 years with some of the nations top business leaders. He compiled the 9 things that seemed to keep showing up among these very successful people.
I didn't think much of this book while reading it, but the lessons it teaches are more profound than the book. I find myself following the lessons from time to time. So it must of had more of an impact than I knew.
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