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Conscious Men: Mastering the New Man Code for Success and Relationships
Conscious Men guides a man to look within and discover his purpose and mission; to be in touch with his feelings but not ruled by his feelings; to live a life that is in pursuit of his path, while honoring the commitments he made during that pursuit. This book is a practical roadmap to support every man to discover and live his unique calling. Conscious Men explores 12 qualities of the New Masculinity. Each chapter offers a vivid portrait of each quality, with insights about how it is influenced by biochemistry. It presents a road map for the challenges men face today in living their fullest potential, as well as dozens of suggested practices for how to develop each quality. The book also has a "To Women" section for each chapter: offering women insight about how to recognize a good and trustworthy man, as well as how to support a man to bring the best out of himself
276 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2016
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John Gray
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John Gray is an American relationship counselor, lecturer, and author. In 1969, he began a nine-year association with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi before beginning his career as an author and personal relationship counselor. In 1992 he published the book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which became a long-term best seller and formed the central theme of his subsequent books and career activities. His books have sold millions of copies.
John Gray is an American relationship counselor, lecturer, and author. In 1969, he began a nine-year association with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi before beginning his career as an author and personal relationship counselor. In 1992 he published the book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which became a long-term best seller and formed the central theme of his subsequent books and career activities. His books have sold millions of copies.
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February 14, 2018
A must read for every man.
Simple, practical and evergreen.
Simple, practical and evergreen.
May 5, 2019
I really got inspired reading this book and I dare to say it's the best self-help book I've red so far and I'm not even a man. Hmm, how about that ...
January 13, 2019
Conscious Men
Good read for people who are confused when things goes wrong and not able to find the reason. Many tips are worth trying.
Good read for people who are confused when things goes wrong and not able to find the reason. Many tips are worth trying.
February 15, 2023
Cartea asta este o invitatie, nu... o alarma de trezire pentru barbati dar si o invitatie femeilor din viata lor la o mai profunda intelegere a psihicului masculin. Apreciez faptul ca ambii autor incep cartea explicit invitand cititorul sa-si ia din cuprinsul cartii ce il ajuta sau ce aspecte are impresia ca ii completeaza viata si sa nu-si bata capul cu ce nu-l ajuta deloc. Sunt invocate o multitudine din aspectele ce tin de identitatea masculina, de la filozofia de viata, modul de relationare, cum ne incarcam bateriile, relatia cu emotiile si corpul nostru si multe alte notiuni. Per ansamblu mi s-a parut o lectura destul de utila care te invita sa reflecti asupra programarii mostenite din cultura/societatea/ familia ta si sa inveti sa alegi ce fel de barbat doresti sa fii. Cartea este o invitatie la a-ti cultiva propria masculinitate intr-un mod complet, balansat si constient. Invitatia este facuta prin invitatia la intelegere atat a trecutului nostru, al prezentului nostru, al naturii noastre si nu numai. Cu toate ca nu sunt deacord cu destule din notiunile prezente din carte si chiar si unele din alegerile personale ale autorilor nu sunt pe gustul meu, cartea este necesara in biblioteca personala a oricarui barbat si chiar si a femeilor ce au barbati importanti in viata lor sau care isi doresc sa inteleaga mai bine barbatii din viata lor. Tematicile ce tot revin in diversele subiecte abordate din carti sunt : nevoi personale, limite personale, auto-cunoastere, imagine de sine si nu in ultimul rand responsabilitate personala. Pentru mine intra in categoria de "lectura obligatorie" insa mi se pare ca este tipul de carte pentru care trebuie sa fii pregatit, daca iti pica in poala cartea asta cand nu esti pregatit pentru ea, o vei respinge drept baliverne sau nu vei avea rabdarea sa o parcurgi. Cartea este menita sa fie citita lent, digerata si implementa in viata ta, e tipul de lectura pe care o savurezi si reflecti asupra ei, sa-i faci loc in sufletul si-n viata ta :)
December 17, 2022
A must read for every young men. Comprehensive yet simple, scientific yet practical, direct yet polite. It’s a roadmap to, not the state of, a consciously balanced and rewarding life for men. Take a look of the 12 qualities and you might have it all or few, practice the recommendations of qualities you miss or want more, and see what work for you.
Mostly, the book seems describing the ordinary men around me and their qualities - thinking about father, relatives, buddies, friends. If you are a young man, look around, observe, think and learn. Life is about growth, growing together with your wife, growing old with your pals.
“Train” is a bad word describing communicating and learning in relationships. One to train another in a couple relationships ignores the foundational mutual respect, usually leads to passive receiving and negative results, mostly creates unchecked expectation for disappointment.
As a man from a foreign background, I find the qualities are universal. As a man of religion, I find some recommended methods differ from what I would approach - for example, find men’s group vs. go to your church’s men subgroup.
Overall, it is a 4.1 stars.
Mostly, the book seems describing the ordinary men around me and their qualities - thinking about father, relatives, buddies, friends. If you are a young man, look around, observe, think and learn. Life is about growth, growing together with your wife, growing old with your pals.
“Train” is a bad word describing communicating and learning in relationships. One to train another in a couple relationships ignores the foundational mutual respect, usually leads to passive receiving and negative results, mostly creates unchecked expectation for disappointment.
As a man from a foreign background, I find the qualities are universal. As a man of religion, I find some recommended methods differ from what I would approach - for example, find men’s group vs. go to your church’s men subgroup.
Overall, it is a 4.1 stars.
May 23, 2021
12 nüüdisaegse mehelikku omadust on:
1. Ta teab oma missiooni ja sihti.
2. Ta oskab aega maha võtta.
3. Ta tunneb sügavat armastust.
4. Ta kuulab.
5. Ta tunneb oma haavu, kuid need ei juhi teda.
6. Ta muundab oma viha väekaks juhtimiseks.
7. Ta seisab vennase kõrval.
8. Ta peab oma sõna.
9. Tema naljad lähevad südamesse.
10. Seks temaga on armastuse and.
11. Ta hindab naiselikkuse ande.
12. Ta teab meie ajalugu.
Ma ei olegi vist lugenud siiani raamatut, mis on meeste poolt kirjutatud meestele. Väga hariv oli, palju oli üles kirjutada ja meelde jätta.
Kusjuures, leidsin enda riiulist John Gray ühe teise huvitava teose "Armunud Marss ja Veenus"- LUGEMATA!!!
1. Ta teab oma missiooni ja sihti.
2. Ta oskab aega maha võtta.
3. Ta tunneb sügavat armastust.
4. Ta kuulab.
5. Ta tunneb oma haavu, kuid need ei juhi teda.
6. Ta muundab oma viha väekaks juhtimiseks.
7. Ta seisab vennase kõrval.
8. Ta peab oma sõna.
9. Tema naljad lähevad südamesse.
10. Seks temaga on armastuse and.
11. Ta hindab naiselikkuse ande.
12. Ta teab meie ajalugu.
Ma ei olegi vist lugenud siiani raamatut, mis on meeste poolt kirjutatud meestele. Väga hariv oli, palju oli üles kirjutada ja meelde jätta.
Kusjuures, leidsin enda riiulist John Gray ühe teise huvitava teose "Armunud Marss ja Veenus"- LUGEMATA!!!
October 4, 2020
Rather average book, nothing mindblowing. It describes what men should do nowadays compared to historic periods when men were only supposed to hunt, get food and earn money while their women stayed home, took care of children and cooked. The book as a whole has a strong feeling that if you want to become a proper man, you should somehow find your inner femininity, which is a bit weird. Even though the book is for men, there are a few words for women at the end of each chapter dealing with men qualities, so I recommend women to read at least that as well
October 30, 2024
I love the book, there are many books about masulinity, man yof them are overrated and I dont understand why this book still isnt legend. On the sites that recomend books about men this one is just rarely.
I love how to books enters all topics of man’s life and objectivly comes with som ideals and deeply moral answers for men’s life.
I 100% recomend this book to anyone…. For real anyone cause authors are writing this book for women too.
I love how to books enters all topics of man’s life and objectivly comes with som ideals and deeply moral answers for men’s life.
I 100% recomend this book to anyone…. For real anyone cause authors are writing this book for women too.
September 2, 2021
I don't recommend this book, it annoyed me a lot in some parts, but I realized that It is not exactly for me. Although some of the practices and suggestions they show you seem really fun, others are not very helpful and conflict with important problems justifying them.
At least it helped me to understand a little more how men's minds work.
At least it helped me to understand a little more how men's minds work.
June 10, 2018
a must read for both men and women.
May 16, 2020
Excelent information. I recommend it.
May 28, 2020
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February 23, 2016
I learned that being a conscious man means being able to access the masculine and feminine side of my personality every day. I learned that listening involves both masculine and feminine qualities. Listening involves being still and silent like a man, but it also involves listening and responding with empathy and compassion like a woman. I have to do a better job of listening with empathy and compassion. There is another useful chapter in this book that discusses how to channel my anger into a position of leadership or something positive. I got angry when my responsibilities were decreased. I did not feel like a valued employee to the company. I really worked hard at working with my one client. Earlier this month I received another client to work with. I learned to work hard and not get angry when something happens at work. I love it when I read something that I can apply to my life. Conscious Men makes me really think about my mission and purpose in life. My mission and purpose in life is to help to create plays for the people of Hawaii. I meet every week with a group of my fellow performers. We reconnect with each other by talking about our lives. We also conduct interviews with different people in the community for their stories. We share the stories we collect and craft them into a play. There is a chapter in this book that talks about supporting one another. This is what I do every week with my theater group. Not every chapter in this book relates to me. There is a chapter about sex in this book. I do not have sexual partner, but I look forward to finding a woman some day. This book gives me hope. I think that if I continue working doing theater work I will find a sexual partner. The information in this book is very insightful and easy to understand. I like this book very much.
October 3, 2016
This is an excellent book that gives many helpful tips on understanding what it means to be a 21st century man.
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