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Jan 01, 2011

Katherine rated it:

It is true you only get out of life what you put in.

I refer to your thoughts and your mindset.

We are a product of how we use our mind. Anthony Robbins is teaching that in this book.

If you want a get rich book I would not consider buying or reading this book. This book will make you rich but rich in mind, body, spirit and material wealth will follow if that is your desire.

Anthony does not proclaim to may you materially rich by using his techniques. What he More...

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May 20, 2008

Jared rated it:

There is so much amazing information in this book on how to literally take charge of your life and get you to figure out why you you do the things you do.

I would recommend to first read "Unlimited Power," so you don't get overwhelmed with the immense amount of information in it.

Bottom line, if you want to know why you do the things you do AND how to use it to get the things you want, you need to buy this book and apply it.

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Aug 18, 2011

Matthew rated it:

Anthony Robbins first book, "Awaken the Giant Within", seemed to me a completely holistic, detailed, and comprehensive guidebook on how to transform your life from one of dragging along, failing, or simply refusing to thrive, into one of empowerment, focus, direction, clear-headed-ness, and vitality. Not mere "positive thinking" by a long shot, Tony describes tools and techniques relevant to our thinking, our outlook, our physical and spiritual health, and our human relation More...

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Feb 05, 2012

Malek rated it:

In this book, Anthony Robbins doesn't just work inspirational speeches, he forces you to document your beliefs, goals, and plans. Be prepared to have a pen and paper handy if you are listening to this. If you are driving, you'll need to make about four stops to do some writing.

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Aug 24, 2011

Donghun rated it:

I just got dischraged from the Army of Korea and I suffered a momentary depression, struggling to adapt myself to the new world.

Everything I wish to happen didn't come as planned, so I got really upset about everything.
Yes, I almost lost it.
I didn't know why, but now I do know it was my belief and mind that led me to negatives.

The most impressive quote of all in the book is this

It takes nothing to feel good about yourself. You can feel good abou More...

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Feb 11, 2009

Sam rated it:

I loved the book so much; the Author is so amazing that he just wants to give one message to the readers which is to be better people all the way in whatever they're doing. Loved all the examples he made, he's so honest about everything. it made me a better person. The best book I've ever read.Awaken the Giant Within How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! More...

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Sep 18, 2010

Farheen rated it:

this book should be required reading for every single person in the world. amazing. how am I just learning about Anthony Robbins. I have always been the most motivated, determined person I know in every area of my life, but lately I had begun to lose that. Robbbins' book helped to take me out of this dark part of my life and has motivated me again to become something great during my one shot at life.

This is a very long book, and should not be rushed through reading. You really n More...

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May 24, 2011

Todd rated it:

If you have read any other Tony Robbins book, listened to one of his programs, or attended a seminar, there is nothing new or insightful to be found here. The same message and tools repackaged for another go at your wallet. Only, this time out, they are buried under a mountain of stories, reflections, and examples. Perhaps, some might find such an overabundance of filler useful or motivational, but I found the effort only served to dilute his message. That's not to say I'm against Mr. Robbins or More...

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Mar 07, 2009

David rated it:

I enjoyed AWAKEN THE GIANT and feel that this book gave me a new lease on life. It's very easy to read, entertaining, uplifting as well as informational. Tony Robbins has the ability to get you to "take action" like no one else.

If you just read the book, you'll get knowledge. If you read and apply that knowledge by doing the exercises, you'll get results like you've never seen before!

I have also subscribe to Tony's "PowerTalk" Program and highly endorse it More...

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Nov 04, 2011

Arminius rated it:

I believe that “Awaken the Giant Within” by Tony Robbins contains some helpful tips to life solutions and some fanciful solutions to life problems.

A few good things:

It states “the desire for gain must exceed the fear of failure” in order to accomplish something.

The book explains that what gives us pleasure we pursue and what give us pain we avoid. So the trick is to change the unpleasant situations into pleasurable ones. This is easier said than done, in my More...

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Jan 13, 2011

Marshall rated it:

Probably one of the most popular self-help books ever written. I found it inspiring and insightful, although not all that original. Most of it was just common sense and standard psychology, particularly behaviorism and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The gist is that we can change our lives by changing our beliefs and thoughts, and associating pain with bad habits and pleasure with more beneficial habits.

While it's always good when someone makes psychology more accessible to the layma More...

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Jan 16, 2011

Naveed rated it:

One of the best and most comprehensive personal development books out there. The central message is this: you have the power right now to control how you think, how you feel, and what you do. Everything you could ever want, tangible or not, is all within you. Tony Robbins has a wealth of experience which he essentially puts in its rawest form into this book. I found it a fantastic read and IF IMPLEMENTED, then a sincere aid to your life and whatever you want out of it. HIs techniques I've listed More...

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Apr 25, 2011

Tonya rated it:

Often referred to by me as "The Book", I can't believe I've never written a review of it before. This book has changed and improved my life in a way that no other ever has. I casually refer to Anthony Robbins as "Uncle Tony" because his words feel like sage advice from a favorite uncle. It is constantly within easy reach, either on my desk where I spend most of my time, or on my nightstand by the bed. It it well-worn, highlighted and color-coded so that I can find key concept More...

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Oct 28, 2008

Natasha Yong rated it:

I actually heard one of those audio books on Anthony Robbins - Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Financial. The book was published in 1991 and motivational guru, Robbins, gave sold out seminars and even coached presidents, pop stars bla bla. It was a very fast listen that was well within 2 hrs. Personally, Robbins spoke too fast, but it was nevertheless very entertaining. It was very timely for the New Year, where ideas are big and am More...

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Dec 30, 2007

Lilly rated it:

I remember liking this when I started it, then I gave it away. Perhaps that WAS my destiny- to end this book on page 146? I picked up a new copy and, despite his annoying veneer-y smile (not to be confused with 'venereal smile', which is just a problematic concept, so let's leave it on this page), I'm going to give it another go. If he could awaken the speedreader in me, that would probably help too.

Update: It's happening again! I'm halfway through and I have slowed to a halt. Wi More...

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Aug 17, 2009

Kelly rated it:

Maybe timing is everything, but this book changed my life. Nothing particularly groundbreaking - basically the brain controls everything we do and we can change our state of mind instantly. Tony robbins shows how the use of questions, words we use, and metaphores enable us to change our state instantly. He also has exercises throughout the book. I particularly liked the ones where I explored my values and what I really want out of life.

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Aug 28, 2010

Krista rated it:

Motivational speaker figures out how to make millions by writing crib notes for wannabee riche. This book is a highlight real review of the effective self-help strategies of NLP, Gestalt, and hypnosis. Another one of those who thinks wealth is a simple matter of having intelligence and the right mind set. Buckminster Fuller said is best, wealth is largely a matter of dumb luck. Happiness? Well, that we can control

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Feb 19, 2011

Milutin rated it:

I wanted to read a current mainstream in self-help books and somehow I chose this one and I was reading it for two years. It was hard to finish it, since there was so much a self-promotion, a trivia and a bullshit that discourage you from reading. You can skip that like me and then you realize there is really some insight in the book.

To change your ability, change your state.

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Mar 30, 2011

Rod rated it:

Absolutely my favorite book of all time! Use NLP (or NAC) to have the life you want to have. Tony Robbins is one of the greatest life coaches of all time and he continues to help people take control of their destiny. This book changed my life, the way I pursue my dreams, the way I perceive people. I have read this over and over and continue to refer to it regularly.

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Oct 06, 2011

Jason rated it:

It's easy to make fun of Anthony Robbins UNTIL you have read one of his books (or listened to him on TED:
http://www.ted.com/talks/tony_robbins_as...
This book has some great ideas. The most powerful of which I found to be: using questions to determine your actions. Highly recommended.

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Oct 23, 2010

Eric rated it:

This book is pretty big for the subject matter but i did manage to get through all of it and it turned out to be a really good book. It is more of a call to action book so you'll get the most out of it if you plan on using it's techniques and principles. But everything he has in there can help you in some way.

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Jan 07, 2009

Megan rated it:

Loved this book! If you are into self-development/psychology books then you can't miss this one. Great tool for setting personal goals. This book changed the direction of my life. Some people think Tony Robbins is cheesy, but I am a huge fan. I can't lie.

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Sep 16, 2011

Philip rated it:

Great Book. Can be exhausting to read at times, TONS OF INFORMATION. Even though it was written along time ago, it seems to stand the test of time. I only read 3 quarters of it because I had to send it back to the library. TRULY REWARDING, IF YOU WANT TO BELIEVE. I have seen him in person, and it reads exactly like you are right there in front of him.

I love Tony Robbins and I find him inspirational, if you apply alot of what he says it usually works in my experience.

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Jan 29, 2011

Bill rated it:

I kind of forced myself to finish this book, in spite of its many annoying facets. It was published in 1991, so I suppose the reader should forgive Robbins for using people like O.J. Simpson and Billy Joel as role models. One might also question Robbins advice on how to keep a marriage happy, considering the fact that he was divorced a few short years after this book was published.

Robbins is an ego-maniac, but a somewhat affable one. Much of what he says in this book is probably s More...

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Jan 24, 2009

Travis rated it:

Kind of hard to read. Half of his suggestions were useful, interesting and insightful/inspiring, and the other half just did not ring true or helpful, and I found myself tired after a few chapters at the effort of sorting the two out.

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Jan 07, 2010

Noorah rated it:

everytime i hear this book's name i smile, cuz it was the first "big" book i'v ever read .WAW, i was at 12 but it's really changed my life..it makes you open your eyes to see that giant within you!!it helped me to be more confident too .

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Oct 26, 2011

Chris rated it:

If you read through the book, due the exercises, and approach the book with an open mind (which I believe I have), I think you can get a LOT out of this book. I'm not exaggerating, this book changed my life.

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Mar 18, 2009

Peggy rated it:

The best part of this thick book is his sharing of his understanding of Neuro-linguistics, and how application of its principles can help you move forward in many dimensions of your personal life.

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Mar 09, 2009

Mr. Z rated it:

Tony Robbins is a motivational writer and speaker. Don't we all have giants laying dormant inside, just waiting for the courage or motivation to apply to great potential so many take to their graves?

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Jan 20, 2010

Taka marked it as to-read

It's good--

This book is a goldmine of NLP techniques that can help you in your journey toward success, whether it be financial, personal, or otherwise. I had to take it very slowly to make sure that I absorbed all the tools useful for my purpose. In fact, the first 180 pages took me several months to get through - partly because I have been reading this only occasionally - mostly because I wanted to make sure to internalize the principles and techniques presented in it.

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