Be Your [Better] Self: A Hands on Approach to Become Who You Always Wanted to Be: Change the Status Quo

by Sasha Tenodi

Change the Status Quo and Become Your Better Self today! Just completing the book propels you on the journey towards changing your mindset and improving not only your life, but also the lives of those around you. This book is a valuable resource filled with concepts on how to take your life to the next level and find success in every aspect of your being—personal and professional. Sasha Tenodi's new book, Be Your Better Self helps readers learn not only through Sasha's experience, but also through active learning by practicing the book's outlined theories. This helps you to grasp the concepts faster and on a much deeper level than traditional books that only introduce ideas. Sasha utilizes his background in education to bring the classroom to you –breaking down concepts into bite sized anecdotes and real life lessons. This book is filled with powerful metaphors and practical information in order to give you the “know how” of living a more rewarding life. By working through the material, you’ll soon have the personal power and strategies to build your own desired reality when you • To understand the background of your life • Why do you reject certain behaviors and accept others • How to understand the difference between positive motivation and negative motivation—and the important role they each play in your life • How to become motivated in your work place and in your personal life • Understand how our personal beliefs can limit you or help you create new resources • How to deal with limiting beliefs that sabotage your desired state • How to understand and manage inputs that generate your personal transformation • How to install new, desired habits • How to stay loyal to your integrity Take control of your life now.

Genres: Psychology, Self Help

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 21, 2013

About the author

Sasha Tenodi is speaker and trainer dedicated and passionate about helping people to take control of their lives. With a Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences degree from the University of Zagreb and many years working as an expert in the field of Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Sasha is able to draw on his own diverse background - rich with experience and hard won lessons - in order to provide strategies and inspire others to become better, more successful versions of themselves. He believes that we all have the ability to become exactly who we've always wanted to be, no matter what conditions or failures we have gone through in life. He shares his knowledge by offering a hands-on approach to learning the basics and complexities behind life design.

In 2010. and 2011. Sasha was awarded with Superbrand's certificates. By this selection he was put on the list of the best Croatian service providers.

In 2013. Sasha published a book „Be Your Better Self: A Hands on Approach To Become Who You Always Wanted to Be“

His strongest value in life is time. Time for his wife Ana and a new born son Ivano. Time for education, learning and developing new skills. Just about anything that can improve his mind map and mind maps of people he cares for.

Reviews

[Leon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until now, I've read many and many books on personal transformation and always from reputable writers and fairly know books. I have stumbled upon this book by accident, and started to study it a bit scepticly but now that i have read it for the second time, I'm wondering how much of less known but great books have I skipped!?
It all starts with motivation – I have always been interested in that subject – because, we all can agree it's the starting point of achieving any goal we set. And I can honestly say this book gave me profoundly deeper understending of my personal motivation, of my self, better said what makes me tic.
Have you ever had a need to do something with your self but couldn't get going? or maybe you did get going but somehow lost your track and quit? Well, it certanly did happen to me, and I'd get frustrated every time. Why? – lack of understanding of my personal motivation. You want to become a true goal getter who stops for nothing and always finishes what he started? – this book is what you need.
Taking the ideas right form this book made me change some of my lousy beliefs, and helped me to get rid of self-imposed limitations that I wasn't even aware of. Are there some limiting beliefs that you are unaware of?

[Mari Jana · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading a lot of books similar to self-help, I did not expect too much from this one, especially because the author was unknown. But after reading a few pages, I changed my mind completely.


This book is not one of those that talks a lot and helps...not so much. The book is written in an extremely amusing tone and the author shares valuable knowledge.


I immediately identifyed myself with his way of thinking and I realised that he found the solutions to the many challenges that everyone faces when strides towards his goals. I immediately applied some of the book's strategies and I was thrilled to realize that I had resolved some of mine long-lasting problems.


I experienced certain problems, people, and situations from a whole new perspective. The most benefitial outcome for myself is the creation of a new understanding, wondering how come I could not see or experience this simple but practical and efficient applications to everyday life years ago.


It is the importance of fulfilling the promises given to oneself - to consistently follow all the outcomes we had set for ourselves to accomplish, no matter how small and banal they may seem.



That is the way we create the strong habit of consistency which is the prerequisite to success, and only then, we become the best version of ourselves.

[Bruno Bilandžija · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting personal story/experience permeated with essential psychology (NLP, belief systems) that is basic and crucial to understanding our situations, choices, and final results. Easy to understand, written with clear and understandable language so both beginner and advanced practictioner of psychology can benefit from it (its like reading NLP Harry potter :D) I consider myself, after years of studying different areas of psychology, relatively informed on the subject, but still find immense value in this book.

He deliveres simple, but effective ways, backed with manny great stories and metaphors, to achieve what the book title proposes.

I really like the author because of his integrity. He doesnt just show how to create value, but makes you think, and points towards ethical and moral values.

Throughout the book i can relate most of it with my own path, progress, thoughts, transformations and life experience, where i started from scratch and built myself into what i am today, with manny ups and downs, and will be doing it ad infinitum...

When you realize life is a game, upgrading yourself will be the only real game you will devote your time to...

[Lorena · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only thing I can say is: what a great book! I will recommend it to everyone because not only it's not written only for those who are interested in NLP but it has much bigger value and it's a good literature for all people who are interested in working on themselves. As a colleague and a kind of an expert I maybe have a different approach to the content – some things are familiar to me and I am thinking about them in a different way. But, regardless of your professional skills and areas of interest you can take a book and read it without missunderstanding. This is possible due to the very understandable and simple writing, but nevertheless do not think that this easy-read text doesn't demand contemplating, thinking and rethinking about the read, what is in the end the main purpose of the book – contemplating about our own reality, thinking about our experiences and how we create them and rethinking values and beliefs. All in all, 5 stars!

[Maja Martinic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will start my review with a qoute from Sasha´s book: " I felt incredibly good."
What is so special about that qoute? Everything!

I`ve had privillege to meet Sasha in person and attended his NLP Basic seminar. This sentence is of such matter to me because it represents and describes Sasha`s true nature. He is uplifter and a teacher to the core of his Being.
His work and person made me start looking world around me through different perspective - out of "my map", and the world around me started to change. That felt incredibly good! I still feel that way!
I do not intend to lobby for Sasha or anyone else for that matter.
Since words don`t teach, only life experience does - prove yourself anything that you would like to experience or that you have doubts about, because that only matters and counts.

[Iva · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good!
Nice introduction lead us in the subject of the book in a little bit different way. The author through his life explain us different ways of behavior. I like that very much. Actually the whole book has many examples that we can identify with. Themes are easy to follow, for regular population and for professionals.
In the chapters are specific questions that a person can ask himself and in that way he can better understand oneself and the others. Also, there are the different tips that can help us in life. Because this book I better understand a little of NLP and I should not have read a boring book! As well this book helped me to discover the reasons why people behave in a certain way, from the different perception!

[Stanislav Stresnjak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a chance to listen to Sasha on one conference and was surprised with the amount of useful information I got in just 45 minutes. So, although my first reaction when my friend previously told me about the book and the title, was bull.... I decided to read the book and I’m really glad I did. It is written really nice, more like a novel, so it is read easily. That does not mean it is not full of useful stuff you could do (I definitely will!) to be your better self! I like examples, which Sasha uses a lot. Already started with some 'pebbles' list. I'm curious will I manage to do it for ‘first’ 100 days :-) I will definitely read this book in some time again, to refresh memory and to check myself how much better self I become.

[Sanja · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author writes with a contagious enthusiasm and high personal energy, making you eager to read more and get active in taking charge of your life and making changes happen. Sharing his personal story in the beginning is giving him the authenticity and making you interested to read further. He explains some of the NLP premises and theories in a simple to understand way, packed with examples, stories and anegdotes making it a memorable experience. With this book you will understand more about yourself - how and what influenced in building your beliefs and identity. It will give you also hands-on tips how to live a more conscious life and take lead in creating your future. Can recommend to all interested to learn more about themselves and their environment!

[Hrvoje Jegjud · Rating 5 out of 5]

Našao sam puno sličnosti s mojim razmišljanjima prije par godina i uvidio da nisam sam u nekim načinima nalaženja riješenja za različite probleme. Nakon dvije godine što je prošlo od mog početka čitanja ove knjige, napokon sam spreman ju ponovo pročitati, ovaj put u printanom obliku. Jedva čekam uvidjeti koliko se moje razmišljanje promjenilo i dali se pomaklo u "pravom" smjeru. Kada ju ponovo pročitam napisat ću još jednom komentar.

[Stjepan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring book with ideas how to change yourself to better self.
It's noticable that author is practicing NLP and he is using NLP in all aspect of his life.
I like majority of the book but there are some parts I didn't like.
Since the book is such an easy read, I didn't mind those parts.
Overall, I gained some valuable insights from this book.

[Hrvoje · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book for introduction to the world of self-development, what I was looking for. It has some great sound advice, based on experience we can all relate to.

[Ranko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. My recommendation for everyone, not just for one's interested in NLP. It will help you to understand yourself as well as others. Excellent work, Sasha.

[jean numa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ebook.

This ebook was superb. I really enjoyed it. I will recommend anyone to read this ebook. It has helped me a lot a lot in my journey to self improvement.

[Mark Chipchic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very simple, easy and straightforward to apply daily.
If you know the WHY, the HOW will follow, discipline and consistency is required on your part.
Buy it. Read it. Live it!

[Nenad · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best things in life happen by accident!
Allthough I bought this book by coincidence and started reading with a lack of belief it had a value, BYBS quickly won me over!

Psychology of success is vividly depicted here through a multitude of examples from the actual Sasha's experience, and is constantly followed by a simply described psychological theoretical basis.

The basic concepts are thus faster and deeper understood, and are easy to apply in similar situations.
Examples of personal motivation as a driver of personal success, and honestly acknowledging his own mistakes on that path, certainly help to unconsciously adopt the basic concepts of success.

By reading carefully, your thoughts often go away seeking answers to seemingly simple questions, actually deep truths of life:

• What ist the meaning of success (for me/for you)?
• Why do we do things in the way we do?
• Is there any negative motivation in my actions?
• How is our personal belief system limiting us?
• How to change habits?
• Do we have a control over our lives?

Thinking about this issues, the reader finds answers which enables him/her to change or adjust our approach to certain life situations and influenece our surrounding, all with a basic message:

- Take control of your life and Be(come) You (better) self

[Ann Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of motivational reading a day. I can absolutely say that this book will be going on my regular rotation. Reading it one time would not do it justice.
It had more motivation than any other book I have read in recent memory.

I loved how the author told his personal story. Not only was it great to be able to see why he was a reputable source, but his background brought a certain something to the story that would have been lacking otherwise.
Highly recommend!

[Janice Spina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an inspiring book with so many helpful ideas and patterns to reshape oneself into someone that is meaningful. The author tells stories of his own struggles to become what he visualizes he should be. By so doing he enables the reader to understand what it takes to succeed.

I enjoyed reading this self-improvement book and would recommend it to all who have self-doubts about themselves and their ability to become what they want to be in life.

[Danijela Medaković · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me a drive to act. I had a several AHA moments and I realised how some of my reactions were a result of my existing (thinking and behavioural) patterns. I started using authors chart for installing positive and empovering habbits – very simple and efficient approach to enhance the level of control over life.

I especially enjoyed authors examples – he uses simple and funny stories to connect the reader with the concepts. Time well invested.

[Katarina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of my favorite. It has so many good examples that you can use in real life situations and that you can learn a lot from this book. My favorite part in the book is how Sasha explained everything using his own life experience, so you can easily understand what is he writing about. Also I was lucky that I had a chance to be part of his group and he taught me a lot. He is a great teacher and AMAZING trainer. Thank you for that :)

[Denis Alessio · Rating 4 out of 5]

It looks like one of "those" common self-help books but it is not. It is much more than that. It describes the journey of a young man discovering the power of effective communication and much more.

I rated this book with four stars because the autor did not publish an other interesting book.

P.S. I do not care about the grammar mistakes, as long as there are so many useful tips to help you re-writing your own next chapter of your life.

From scratch.

[Vanja Grgec · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a hands on approach with dozens of tools that you can use in your Every day life Today/Now to instantly bring value to yourself and people around you. We all want results immediately and in a measurable way - and this book definitely has some great ideas and guidelines for just that.
Would recommend it to anyone looking how to better Lead himself/herself in the every day adventure of Life and Business!

[Martina M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed throughout the book, which I find very rare in personal growth literature. Author's storytelling style, his way of describing common situations that everyone can relate to, really amused me and that's the best way of learning for sure! It's easy to comprehend and absorbe all useful know how that this book gives you in the end. So, must read. Unusual style, easy to comprehend, concrete examples and actual know how.

[Ivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this accessible book. Concept is easy to understand.
Reason for that opinion, author quotes many examples which are very practical.
Best guide through the book is author personal story and personal experience and method how author transfer your own experience to reader.
Also I can say, except practical examples, this is very information and fun story.
Recommend.

[Ivan Voras · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an eclectic book. It is a compilation of state-of-the-art applied psychology from multiple schools of thought, for those who appreciate efficiency in whatever they do. If you want not only the how, but also the *why* about introducing consistency and goals into your life, give this a read. You should really keep an eye on how the author's ideas evolve in his future work.

[Alda Strikic · Rating 5 out of 5]

You know those books you can read many times over and you always learn something from them? Those that change your perspective? When you want to continue reading beyond the last page? You know those books? This one tops those books. It's the NLP's Little prince

[Sebastijan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Average book of author with interesting life. Easy to read but it didn't leave to much impression on me. There's too much pointing to other books/authors and only few useful NLP techniques. Most interesting part is how author use modeling technique in his life.

[Josip Nad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book about our capabilities in the field of self development. There is a need for refining certain chapters, but part about modeling is almost perfect.

[Woody Wood · Rating 2 out of 5]

Impossible to get through

Boring. Poorly written. Nothing of value. Not sure what else to say. The book is unreadable garbage. Three more words required.

[Ivor Nikolovski · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story about how to build a concept for a better you, nicer and fuller life. Story coming from a man who makes you really feel you can build a house with your bare hands when you talk with him.