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Unbelievable Me: 5 Steps to a Mindset for Success
YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE GREAT
The secret long held by only the most successful people in the world is out. The media consistently provides coverage of the growth mindset being applied in classrooms, businesses, and everyday life throughout the Western hemisphere. And the resulting improvements in performance are dramatic.
The “fixed mindset” has hindered human progress and development in the West for close to 2,000 years. Discover the explicit details of how after decades of investigation, eminent researchers taught numerous individuals to realized their true potential by shifting their mindset.
Lowell and Lola present a 5-step program based on the above research that will help you to unleash your true potential by shifting to the growth mindset. A number of worksheets are provided as well as additional information on goal-attainment strategies to help you put the learned material into practice, and give you EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED.
The secret long held by only the most successful people in the world is out. The media consistently provides coverage of the growth mindset being applied in classrooms, businesses, and everyday life throughout the Western hemisphere. And the resulting improvements in performance are dramatic.
The “fixed mindset” has hindered human progress and development in the West for close to 2,000 years. Discover the explicit details of how after decades of investigation, eminent researchers taught numerous individuals to realized their true potential by shifting their mindset.
Lowell and Lola present a 5-step program based on the above research that will help you to unleash your true potential by shifting to the growth mindset. A number of worksheets are provided as well as additional information on goal-attainment strategies to help you put the learned material into practice, and give you EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED.
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June 16, 2015
I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway. (Paperback, marked "Advance Uncorrected Galley")
I received the book and spent the next two months trying to get through it. I tried, I really did, I made it about half way through and then I just couldn't read it anymore. I would pick it up, read a bit, then put it down. I would have to push myself to pick it up and try again. Another reviewer described the writing as "dry" and as being like an essay or textbook... I agree, this really felt to me like some student turning in a research project. And it's so repetitive.
The book begins by telling the reader that the 'Fixed Mindset' is detrimental to our development and that the scientific community has reached a consensus that the beliefs that led to the fixed mindset are wrong. Okay. Then there's an explanation about what the fixed mindset is. Okay again. But then, the book goes into just about every possible source of the fixed mindset and their histories. That just really isn't necessary. The book is titled: "Unbelievable Me - A 5 Step Program for Shifting to a Powerful Mindset & Experiencing True Success in All Areas of Life". I really went into this believing that the 5 step program would be the central point of the book. After flipping through the rest of the book I came to realize that the program doesn't even start until the last 1/8th of the book. Seriously, the last eighth. The book is over 300 pages long and the actual program takes up LESS than 40 of those pages.
I'm sorry, I really am, and I don't mean to sound so harsh... but I just couldn't get through all the unnecessary background. Maybe in the future I'll come back to it and be able to finish the book and get to the actual program, (I don't like skipping ahead).
I received the book and spent the next two months trying to get through it. I tried, I really did, I made it about half way through and then I just couldn't read it anymore. I would pick it up, read a bit, then put it down. I would have to push myself to pick it up and try again. Another reviewer described the writing as "dry" and as being like an essay or textbook... I agree, this really felt to me like some student turning in a research project. And it's so repetitive.
The book begins by telling the reader that the 'Fixed Mindset' is detrimental to our development and that the scientific community has reached a consensus that the beliefs that led to the fixed mindset are wrong. Okay. Then there's an explanation about what the fixed mindset is. Okay again. But then, the book goes into just about every possible source of the fixed mindset and their histories. That just really isn't necessary. The book is titled: "Unbelievable Me - A 5 Step Program for Shifting to a Powerful Mindset & Experiencing True Success in All Areas of Life". I really went into this believing that the 5 step program would be the central point of the book. After flipping through the rest of the book I came to realize that the program doesn't even start until the last 1/8th of the book. Seriously, the last eighth. The book is over 300 pages long and the actual program takes up LESS than 40 of those pages.
I'm sorry, I really am, and I don't mean to sound so harsh... but I just couldn't get through all the unnecessary background. Maybe in the future I'll come back to it and be able to finish the book and get to the actual program, (I don't like skipping ahead).
March 4, 2015
Just letting you know in accordance with the Goodreads firstreads policy that I was sent this book for review(I did not pay for it). Receiving this book for free does not affect my rating nor my review.
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars. I struggled to decide what I should rate this book, as I feel four stars is a little too high of a rating, and three is too low. So, since three stars is too low I went with a four, but my true rating is more around 3.7. Now onto the review!
I like this book, and I plan on rereading it in the future. I did have a few issues with it though. First off, the way it was written made it a little difficult for me to get through at times. Sometimes the writing seemed almost like a textbook, and sometimes it seemed like an essay. Of course not everyone will have an problem with this, but the dry style made me a less inclined to read it at some points. Secondly, I think a little too much time was spent on the history of the "fixed mindset." Over half of the book was spent talking about fixed mindset. The book talks about it throughout history, and how people thought about this mindset through time. At first the topic was really interesting, but then it got a kind of repetitive and kind of dragged on a bit too long. Finally, more time could have been spent on steps IV and V, which were about the last 1/4 of the book. These last two steps seemed kind of rushed while the chapters on the previous III steps went into great detail. The subject matter was so interesting and seemed really helpful, but it seemed like there could have been more.
As stated before, I really did enjoy this book and learned a lot from it. And, I will say that it was rather inspirational. I admit that I had the fixed mindset before I read this book, and I am still kind of struggling with the thought that the supposed average person has no limit on what he/she achieve. This book had me thinking the entire time, and one part in particular that really made me think was on the section that talked about how the fixed mindset causes discrimination in everyday life. This part talked about how supposed unintelligent children are not given the same opportunity as supposed intelligent children because the intelligent kids are placed into advanced classes. I have never thought about it like that, certainly not as discrimination, but it makes so much sense. The fixed mindset really does exist today, and I hope that eventually the majority of people will switch from the fixed mindset to the growth mindset. This book is another step in informing the world that people's intelligence and abilities are not fixed People have an amazing amount of potential, and it is definitely important for people to realize this!
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars. I struggled to decide what I should rate this book, as I feel four stars is a little too high of a rating, and three is too low. So, since three stars is too low I went with a four, but my true rating is more around 3.7. Now onto the review!
I like this book, and I plan on rereading it in the future. I did have a few issues with it though. First off, the way it was written made it a little difficult for me to get through at times. Sometimes the writing seemed almost like a textbook, and sometimes it seemed like an essay. Of course not everyone will have an problem with this, but the dry style made me a less inclined to read it at some points. Secondly, I think a little too much time was spent on the history of the "fixed mindset." Over half of the book was spent talking about fixed mindset. The book talks about it throughout history, and how people thought about this mindset through time. At first the topic was really interesting, but then it got a kind of repetitive and kind of dragged on a bit too long. Finally, more time could have been spent on steps IV and V, which were about the last 1/4 of the book. These last two steps seemed kind of rushed while the chapters on the previous III steps went into great detail. The subject matter was so interesting and seemed really helpful, but it seemed like there could have been more.
As stated before, I really did enjoy this book and learned a lot from it. And, I will say that it was rather inspirational. I admit that I had the fixed mindset before I read this book, and I am still kind of struggling with the thought that the supposed average person has no limit on what he/she achieve. This book had me thinking the entire time, and one part in particular that really made me think was on the section that talked about how the fixed mindset causes discrimination in everyday life. This part talked about how supposed unintelligent children are not given the same opportunity as supposed intelligent children because the intelligent kids are placed into advanced classes. I have never thought about it like that, certainly not as discrimination, but it makes so much sense. The fixed mindset really does exist today, and I hope that eventually the majority of people will switch from the fixed mindset to the growth mindset. This book is another step in informing the world that people's intelligence and abilities are not fixed People have an amazing amount of potential, and it is definitely important for people to realize this!
December 22, 2014
Definitely a book to pick up! Worth the read and worth all the wonderful steps and advice in it. Truthfully demonstrates how we as a society tend to not only overextend ourselves, but we are constantly feeling like we're running in the same circle we did yesterday and not getting anything accomplished! Loved it, I would highly recommend it to anyone that not only feels the same!
December 9, 2015
I love this book.The steps and advice makes us feel truthful to the current circumstances.Loved it, I would highly recommend it to anyone that not only feels the same!Thank you for good reads and the author!!
August 23, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a thought-provoking read - and a great workbook for change. There's no doubt that following these tips will help you become your best self! There is also a short test included which could be a real eye-opener for you.
February 4, 2015
Effective tool in redirecting one's thought :)
July 4, 2018
~Disclaimer I received this book for free and quotes/page numbers are from the advanced reading copy~
In the books own words:
“This text is a self-help book designed for people that have seen and heard a lot about personal development, and have tried some techniques, but are thus far somewhat disappointed with the results.” (p. iv)
“How is the program personalized to you? Because while we give you the blueprint for a successful personal development program (which is based on the insights of experts), the bulk of the program design is done by you.” (p. 7)
“The program consists of five steps that educate you about what is holding your back and why, and give you the tools you need to overcome these obstructions.” (p. 30)
This book leans very heavily on Carol Dweck's research. She has published many books of her own, including a handbook on competence and motivation, which you may want to browse before you purchase this book.
This book is super repetitive. The authors continually reference that the idea that mankind's abilities are fixed is not true over and OVER again. The rehash of the same information that abilities are not genetics got so annoying. I honestly started getting angry every time they brought it up again.
This book also engages in fluff. Do I need the bios (one even repeated from earlier in the book) of all these people? Did you really need to spend time and space going over CBT again? It was brought up at the beginning of the book and word for word repeated later in the book in case you forgot. There is significant amount of information that would should have been left out in order to focus on the so-called goal of the book.
I don’t feel this book fulfills its stated goals. It meanders all over the place, is repetitive and the actually program takes up only a fraction of the book. If I had to say what this book is ACTUALLY about I’d say it about the Fixed Mindset and the history of this belief.
In the books own words:
“This text is a self-help book designed for people that have seen and heard a lot about personal development, and have tried some techniques, but are thus far somewhat disappointed with the results.” (p. iv)
“How is the program personalized to you? Because while we give you the blueprint for a successful personal development program (which is based on the insights of experts), the bulk of the program design is done by you.” (p. 7)
“The program consists of five steps that educate you about what is holding your back and why, and give you the tools you need to overcome these obstructions.” (p. 30)
This book leans very heavily on Carol Dweck's research. She has published many books of her own, including a handbook on competence and motivation, which you may want to browse before you purchase this book.
This book is super repetitive. The authors continually reference that the idea that mankind's abilities are fixed is not true over and OVER again. The rehash of the same information that abilities are not genetics got so annoying. I honestly started getting angry every time they brought it up again.
This book also engages in fluff. Do I need the bios (one even repeated from earlier in the book) of all these people? Did you really need to spend time and space going over CBT again? It was brought up at the beginning of the book and word for word repeated later in the book in case you forgot. There is significant amount of information that would should have been left out in order to focus on the so-called goal of the book.
I don’t feel this book fulfills its stated goals. It meanders all over the place, is repetitive and the actually program takes up only a fraction of the book. If I had to say what this book is ACTUALLY about I’d say it about the Fixed Mindset and the history of this belief.
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December 15, 2019Made it halfway through this book. The book has some good information, that can be appreciated from a Social Workers viewpoint. However, the book was very dry and reads like a textbook. The content isn't bad, but the book isn't what I expected. Also, a lot of information is repeated.
July 27, 2016
I was really pleased to be asked by Librarything.com to review this book.
First of all you need and want to read this book and be in the mindset or zone.
A really useful guide and tells you how you can actually change your mindset, in a stressful world where your mindset is at whatever is going on at the time. The good aspect is this is research based and it is self discovery no one will wave a magic wand it is up to the reader with help from this guide to do it.
I personally found this a valuable and helpful book.
First of all you need and want to read this book and be in the mindset or zone.
A really useful guide and tells you how you can actually change your mindset, in a stressful world where your mindset is at whatever is going on at the time. The good aspect is this is research based and it is self discovery no one will wave a magic wand it is up to the reader with help from this guide to do it.
I personally found this a valuable and helpful book.
September 26, 2015
I really enjoyed parts of this book, while parts were kind of boring. Based on the title, I thought it would spend more time actually teaching you HOW to shift your mindset, but in actuality, it spent the majority of the time explaining how it's POSSIBLE to shift your mindset. I did get useful tips from it though.
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