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The Flip Side: Break Free of the Behaviors That Hold You Back
Flip Flippen is the most influential man you've never heard of. This personable Texan is the founder of The Flippen Group, one of the fastest-growing corporate and personal training companies in America, and his philosophy has touched the lives of some of the most powerful individuals in the country--from Wall Street leaders to top sports figures like Terry Bradshaw and his NASCAR team, and from Joel Osteen's team at Lakewood Church to the 150,000 people who trained with Flip's company in 2005. Great advice for everyone, but particularly appealing to those who are taking stock of what they want to do with the rest of their lives, Flippen's approach is surprisingly simple. When we learn how to identify our "personal constraints" and take the necessary steps to correct self-limiting behaviors, we will experience a dramatic surge in productivity, achieve things we have only dreamed of, and find greater happiness overall. Flippen has created a simple process to help readers find their greatest constraint (the results may be surprising!) and build a plan to help "flip" that weakness into a newfound strength.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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June 24, 2019
What would hold you back?
Well, according to Flippen, there are certain behaviours that work as "killer constraints" and hold you back. He describes the top 10 types as follows:
1- Bulletproof (overconfident)
People that are under this constraint are usually opinionated, hard to admit fault and reacts negatively while receiving feedback.
2- Ostriches (Low Self-Confidence)
As the name suggests, individuals that tend to be “ostriches” lack confidence, care extremely about what other people think of them and find it tremendously hard to move on from their mistakes.
3- Marshmallows (Overly Nurturing)
Marshmallows are known as holding a personality that struggles to say “no”, having difficulties to say what they really think and are usually overcommitted and worn out owing to the dedication that they cannot provide but try it anyway.
4- Critics (Too Demanding, Nitpicky or Harsh)
Critics do have high expectations of themselves and others. They are sceptical of ideas and opinions and tend to focus on the mistakes that others make.
5- Icebergs (Low Nurturing)
People tend to think that it is hard to “read” the iceberg type. The latter tends to have few close relationships and strives to express affection and emotions.
6- Flatliners (Low Passion, Vision, or Drive)
Flatliners find it hard to motivate themselves and recurrently procrastinate. Not rare people misinterpret their laid-back tendencies, in the view of Flatliners, of course.
7- Bulldozers (Overly Dominant)
Analysing the name by its origin, it is easy to reckon that being in control is important to a bulldozer. This type has strong opinions and it seems (to others) that they do not care about someone else’s ideas. This sort of constraint has also the characteristic of finishing other people’s sentences.
8- Turtles (Resistant to Change)
Changes and uncertainty will definitely make you nervous if you are a turtle. Besides, you will find it hard to switch directions easily and you tend to stick to “tried-and-true” approaches.
9- Volcanoes (Aggressive, Angry)
The last word in an argument will be yours. Full stop. Emotions escalate when you are challenged and you regularly get frustrated with people. Yeah... you are a volcano.
10- Quick Draw (Low Self-Control, Impulsive)
Thriving on spontaneity, quick in decision and getting bored effortlessly, as the name explains.
Therefore, Flip states that we all have personal constraints. For instance, we sometimes deal with events that happened in our childhood that made us behave in the way we do. In addition to it, you may face the fact that you have to work with people that have been through hard experiences and present some of the characteristics found in the top 10 constraints above. In order to “solve” the issues that may raise whilst dealing with individuals like these, the author provides pieces of advice.
However, the climax of this book is found towards the end of it, in which Flip shares his personal story, describing the episodes that took place in his childhood that contributed to his passion regarding this subject. It is delightfully explained by Flippen how his problems with his father, who used to beat him in numerous occasions, his uninterruptedly failures at school, his parents’ rows that always ended up with him getting beaten carried a great value to encourage him to overcome them.
Moreover, all of these facts made him understand that our home is the best place to spot our constraints. He had to overcome many of them and nowadays he is the head of “The Flippen” Group, a corporate training company in the U.S, the larger educator training company in North America.
This is an inspirational story that eggs you on changing for the best. Many a person believes that the way we are born is the way we will always be. Yet, there is a place for change. It is up to you to fill it in with the transformations in need.
Larissa Fauber
Well, according to Flippen, there are certain behaviours that work as "killer constraints" and hold you back. He describes the top 10 types as follows:
1- Bulletproof (overconfident)
People that are under this constraint are usually opinionated, hard to admit fault and reacts negatively while receiving feedback.
2- Ostriches (Low Self-Confidence)
As the name suggests, individuals that tend to be “ostriches” lack confidence, care extremely about what other people think of them and find it tremendously hard to move on from their mistakes.
3- Marshmallows (Overly Nurturing)
Marshmallows are known as holding a personality that struggles to say “no”, having difficulties to say what they really think and are usually overcommitted and worn out owing to the dedication that they cannot provide but try it anyway.
4- Critics (Too Demanding, Nitpicky or Harsh)
Critics do have high expectations of themselves and others. They are sceptical of ideas and opinions and tend to focus on the mistakes that others make.
5- Icebergs (Low Nurturing)
People tend to think that it is hard to “read” the iceberg type. The latter tends to have few close relationships and strives to express affection and emotions.
6- Flatliners (Low Passion, Vision, or Drive)
Flatliners find it hard to motivate themselves and recurrently procrastinate. Not rare people misinterpret their laid-back tendencies, in the view of Flatliners, of course.
7- Bulldozers (Overly Dominant)
Analysing the name by its origin, it is easy to reckon that being in control is important to a bulldozer. This type has strong opinions and it seems (to others) that they do not care about someone else’s ideas. This sort of constraint has also the characteristic of finishing other people’s sentences.
8- Turtles (Resistant to Change)
Changes and uncertainty will definitely make you nervous if you are a turtle. Besides, you will find it hard to switch directions easily and you tend to stick to “tried-and-true” approaches.
9- Volcanoes (Aggressive, Angry)
The last word in an argument will be yours. Full stop. Emotions escalate when you are challenged and you regularly get frustrated with people. Yeah... you are a volcano.
10- Quick Draw (Low Self-Control, Impulsive)
Thriving on spontaneity, quick in decision and getting bored effortlessly, as the name explains.
Therefore, Flip states that we all have personal constraints. For instance, we sometimes deal with events that happened in our childhood that made us behave in the way we do. In addition to it, you may face the fact that you have to work with people that have been through hard experiences and present some of the characteristics found in the top 10 constraints above. In order to “solve” the issues that may raise whilst dealing with individuals like these, the author provides pieces of advice.
However, the climax of this book is found towards the end of it, in which Flip shares his personal story, describing the episodes that took place in his childhood that contributed to his passion regarding this subject. It is delightfully explained by Flippen how his problems with his father, who used to beat him in numerous occasions, his uninterruptedly failures at school, his parents’ rows that always ended up with him getting beaten carried a great value to encourage him to overcome them.
Moreover, all of these facts made him understand that our home is the best place to spot our constraints. He had to overcome many of them and nowadays he is the head of “The Flippen” Group, a corporate training company in the U.S, the larger educator training company in North America.
This is an inspirational story that eggs you on changing for the best. Many a person believes that the way we are born is the way we will always be. Yet, there is a place for change. It is up to you to fill it in with the transformations in need.
Larissa Fauber
August 22, 2018
Surprisingly bad
Flippen has many years of experience as a psychologist and has been exposed to multiple corporate engagements. You would expect that from this vast experience a lot of illuminating wisdom could be distilled. Instead, the book talks of constraints in a way that there is nothing that common sense would not already tell. The wisdom in this book could hardly fill 5 pages.
Flippen has many years of experience as a psychologist and has been exposed to multiple corporate engagements. You would expect that from this vast experience a lot of illuminating wisdom could be distilled. Instead, the book talks of constraints in a way that there is nothing that common sense would not already tell. The wisdom in this book could hardly fill 5 pages.
January 27, 2008
This book is about identifying what the author calls your "killer constraints" - standard behaviors people have that generally hold them back in all areas of their lives. I thought this book was well organized - intro to the idea of "killer constraints" and short descriptions / quizzes on each of the 10 constraints followed by in depth chapters on each of the constraints. The final chapter guides the reader to develop an action plan to address their top killer constraints.
Overall I thought this was well written. The in depth chapters included a lot of concrete examples that help you to identify with these constraints. I also liked that the author stresses your need to DO SOMETHING about the issues and stresses the importance of accountability & support in your quest to improve yourself. I think this is an interesting way to address personal growth - focus on fixing the core issues in your personality that negatively affect everything rather than focus on strengths in a particular area.
Overall I thought this was well written. The in depth chapters included a lot of concrete examples that help you to identify with these constraints. I also liked that the author stresses your need to DO SOMETHING about the issues and stresses the importance of accountability & support in your quest to improve yourself. I think this is an interesting way to address personal growth - focus on fixing the core issues in your personality that negatively affect everything rather than focus on strengths in a particular area.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2015
Limitações que adquirimos no decorrer de nossa vida, podem nos impedir de atingir nossos objetivos. O autor cita alguns exemplos que nos fazem repensar nossas atitudes nos ambiente familiares e profissionais.
March 18, 2024
i would not recommend this book to readers who has identified their weakness/sufferance/something that hold them back specifically. this book was too general, which aimed to who's still identified themselves and need a guidance to take the first step.
this book explained all of the type of 'personal constraints', which sometimes they were opposite each other and you (readers) probably will be tired to read something that you weren't related to. and i, personally, have some concern about my 'personal constraint' which i expected to be explained deeper (from blurbs) but that's not (because there were 10 types of personal constraints explained).
but i still enjoy and gain many insights from this. i would recommend this book to leader/someone who has team and has so much concern in people development. this book wasn't just explained how to identified ourselves but also how to deal with people who has that constraint. i would make sure that, at least, you were ever met one/more individual from each type of personal constraint which explained in this book. the author explained it perfectly.
this book explained all of the type of 'personal constraints', which sometimes they were opposite each other and you (readers) probably will be tired to read something that you weren't related to. and i, personally, have some concern about my 'personal constraint' which i expected to be explained deeper (from blurbs) but that's not (because there were 10 types of personal constraints explained).
but i still enjoy and gain many insights from this. i would recommend this book to leader/someone who has team and has so much concern in people development. this book wasn't just explained how to identified ourselves but also how to deal with people who has that constraint. i would make sure that, at least, you were ever met one/more individual from each type of personal constraint which explained in this book. the author explained it perfectly.
October 30, 2018
Excelente livro sobre como as pessoas se comportam e seus diferentes perfis.
March 20, 2008
I'm trying to read self-help books written by a variety pf authors, just to expand my horizons, and I saw an ad for this book on the subway (which should have given me some pause, alas...). It claimed it could teach me to overcome the behaviors that hold me back, except that I found the book terribly generic and better suited for people who aren't into deep introspection like I am.
So I'd recommend it as a first step for someone toying with looking at their own behavior, but not ready to do the heavy emotional lifting.
So I'd recommend it as a first step for someone toying with looking at their own behavior, but not ready to do the heavy emotional lifting.
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May 1, 2025O livro "Pare de se Sabotar e Dê a Volta por Cima" é uma obra que busca ajudar o leitor a identificar e superar limitações pessoais que impedem o pleno desenvolvimento de seu potencial. Através de uma abordagem prática e direta, o autor apresenta conceitos, leis e estratégias para promover o crescimento pessoal e melhorar relacionamentos, produtividade e bem-estar emocional.
Um dos principais conceitos do livro é que todos possuem limitações pessoais que atuam em diferentes esferas da vida, influenciando comportamentos, decisões e resultados. Reconhecer essas limitações não serve para se condenar, mas para compreender o impacto que elas têm e traçar planos de superação. O autor reforça que o crescimento contínuo depende da atitude de enfrentar essas limitações de forma proativa.
O livro apresenta diversas "leis" que orientam essa jornada de autoconhecimento:
- Lei nº 1: Todos têm limitações pessoais.
- Lei nº 2: Não é possível transpor limitações que não enfrentamos.
- Lei nº 3: Nossas limitações atuam em todas as áreas da vida.
- Lei nº 4: Limitações estão atreladas às tarefas.
- Lei nº 5: Quem tem menos limitações vence.
Também discorre sobre limitações fatais, que representam padrões comportamentais destrutivos, como a autoconfiança excessiva ("Prova de Balas"), a baixa autoconfiança ("Ostra"), o excesso de proteção ("Docinho de Coco"), o perfeccionismo e a rigidez ("Crítico"), a frieza emocional ("Iceberg"), a falta de paixão ("Catatônico"), a dominância exagerada ("Rolo Compressor") e a resistência à mudança ("Tartaruga"). Para cada uma delas, o autor oferece dicas práticas de mudança, além de estratégias para lidar com pessoas que apresentam esses comportamentos.
Por exemplo, para quem é excessivamente confiante, recomenda-se ouvir opiniões diversas e aprender a valorizar o conselho alheio. Para quem tem baixa autoconfiança, sugere-se focar nos pontos fortes e manter um diário de progresso. Pessoas superprotetoras devem aprender a impor limites e cuidar mais de si mesmas. Indivíduos críticos são incentivados a reduzir a cobrança e valorizar aspectos positivos. Aqueles que têm dificuldades de conexão emocional podem praticar interações mais abertas e vulneráveis.
O livro enfatiza que o desenvolvimento pessoal é um processo contínuo, no qual cada conquista motiva a próxima. A mudança, embora desafiadora, é apresentada como uma tarefa possível para quem está disposto a se conhecer melhor, assumir responsabilidades e agir com coragem e disciplina.
Em síntese, "Pare de se Sabotar e Dê a Volta por Cima" é uma ferramenta de autoinstrução que incentiva o leitor a identificar suas limitações, trabalhar nelas com estratégias específicas e, assim, alcançar uma vida mais plena, produtiva e feliz.
Um dos principais conceitos do livro é que todos possuem limitações pessoais que atuam em diferentes esferas da vida, influenciando comportamentos, decisões e resultados. Reconhecer essas limitações não serve para se condenar, mas para compreender o impacto que elas têm e traçar planos de superação. O autor reforça que o crescimento contínuo depende da atitude de enfrentar essas limitações de forma proativa.
O livro apresenta diversas "leis" que orientam essa jornada de autoconhecimento:
- Lei nº 1: Todos têm limitações pessoais.
- Lei nº 2: Não é possível transpor limitações que não enfrentamos.
- Lei nº 3: Nossas limitações atuam em todas as áreas da vida.
- Lei nº 4: Limitações estão atreladas às tarefas.
- Lei nº 5: Quem tem menos limitações vence.
Também discorre sobre limitações fatais, que representam padrões comportamentais destrutivos, como a autoconfiança excessiva ("Prova de Balas"), a baixa autoconfiança ("Ostra"), o excesso de proteção ("Docinho de Coco"), o perfeccionismo e a rigidez ("Crítico"), a frieza emocional ("Iceberg"), a falta de paixão ("Catatônico"), a dominância exagerada ("Rolo Compressor") e a resistência à mudança ("Tartaruga"). Para cada uma delas, o autor oferece dicas práticas de mudança, além de estratégias para lidar com pessoas que apresentam esses comportamentos.
Por exemplo, para quem é excessivamente confiante, recomenda-se ouvir opiniões diversas e aprender a valorizar o conselho alheio. Para quem tem baixa autoconfiança, sugere-se focar nos pontos fortes e manter um diário de progresso. Pessoas superprotetoras devem aprender a impor limites e cuidar mais de si mesmas. Indivíduos críticos são incentivados a reduzir a cobrança e valorizar aspectos positivos. Aqueles que têm dificuldades de conexão emocional podem praticar interações mais abertas e vulneráveis.
O livro enfatiza que o desenvolvimento pessoal é um processo contínuo, no qual cada conquista motiva a próxima. A mudança, embora desafiadora, é apresentada como uma tarefa possível para quem está disposto a se conhecer melhor, assumir responsabilidades e agir com coragem e disciplina.
Em síntese, "Pare de se Sabotar e Dê a Volta por Cima" é uma ferramenta de autoinstrução que incentiva o leitor a identificar suas limitações, trabalhar nelas com estratégias específicas e, assim, alcançar uma vida mais plena, produtiva e feliz.
May 24, 2019
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O livro leva o leitor ao auto-conhecimento e, como o título diz, a superar as suas limitações. Na obra, são listados alguns tipos de limitações pessoais e as dificuldades que cada tipo encontra. O autor estimula, durante a leitura de cada um, a análise dos comportamentos ali expostos, buscando saber se quem está lendo se identifica/tipifica dentro dos padrões de um ou mais deles.
Após isso, dicas/planos de ação são sugeridos, tanto para serem tratados no âmbito pessoal ou para se lidar com alguém que tenha a(s) limitação(ões).
Dou 04 estrelas pois esperava mais profundidade nos exemplos dados para cada limitação pessoal. Ao meu ver, muitos são voltados ao mundo corporativo, podendo conter detalhes de como é o processo da mudança para alguém que resolveu enfrentar uma limitação pessoal.
O livro leva o leitor ao auto-conhecimento e, como o título diz, a superar as suas limitações. Na obra, são listados alguns tipos de limitações pessoais e as dificuldades que cada tipo encontra. O autor estimula, durante a leitura de cada um, a análise dos comportamentos ali expostos, buscando saber se quem está lendo se identifica/tipifica dentro dos padrões de um ou mais deles.
Após isso, dicas/planos de ação são sugeridos, tanto para serem tratados no âmbito pessoal ou para se lidar com alguém que tenha a(s) limitação(ões).
Dou 04 estrelas pois esperava mais profundidade nos exemplos dados para cada limitação pessoal. Ao meu ver, muitos são voltados ao mundo corporativo, podendo conter detalhes de como é o processo da mudança para alguém que resolveu enfrentar uma limitação pessoal.
May 24, 2021
The Flip Side is a book that makes you recognize that behaviors that hold you back from being said successful. He believes theres constraints that people have, and will show you the behavior of these constraints. Flip Flippen will expose the flaws of these constraints and how to break from those behaviors. This book is all about to work on yourself and these behaviors and break from these patterns. Flip Flippen claims this book is about winning but I think its about self growth and maturing from immature behaviors. After reading it's not life changing although not too say it could make you successful or lazy.
September 3, 2025
An awesome book, reflecting all about our potential and the little boxes we put our selfs and name them as personality which is not more than I excuse to escape our fear from failure and out lake of empathy towards others around us. Even tho we try, the main problem is that everything we touch follows our limitations and nothing can cross that line the only way to go further it's we erasing borders after borders leaving the place bigger than it is and perhaps one day the only limit will be just the horizon, but don't you deserve it? does not you family deserve it, a better person of you?
In my hole life I've been thought so many things, but this book thought me life! <3
In my hole life I've been thought so many things, but this book thought me life! <3
June 12, 2021
I appreciate this book more than I love it! If we want to change, it will start with ourselves and everything will fall into place. I love when he said that we are better with the people around us because we chose to be better every day. I love how he shares his own personal constraint because I can assure that the person I am listening to (reading to) knows what it is like, know what kind of change and how hard it is because it is rooted way before others do anything to us or vice versa.
I recommend this if you wanted to know your constraints specifically and what to do with them.
I recommend this if you wanted to know your constraints specifically and what to do with them.
July 15, 2018
I read this for a book study at work and felt that the explanation of behavior tendencies and how to work on those that we exhibit and deal with those who exhibit the tendencies was a pretty accurate portrayal. Yes, it takes a bit of digging and thought but if you are willing to give it the time and take action, I think it would be helpful for anyone who reads it. I will focus on some action steps to work on some of my negative tendencies.
November 14, 2024
Listened to the author read this. His Texas accent is charming and the information was fascinating. It helps you understand what your personal constraints are and how to use your strengths and weaknesses to your advantage. I think I would do better to have a hard copy of the book and take notes on the pages.
December 27, 2020
Cada livro no seu momento... Por duas vezes comecei esse livro, mas por algum motivo não rendia a leitura, agora pela terceira vez rs rs deu certo e ameiiii... Muito bom. Vi com objetividade minhas limitações e vou por em prática os conselhos. 😁
September 29, 2022
Tựa Việt: Mặt trái
Một cuốn sách tốt giúp bản thân tự nhìn nhận lại bản thân, và nhắc cho mình nhớ một ý cũng quan trọng là hãy nhờ người khác đánh giá bản thân thì nó mới chuẩn, chứ còn "người trong cuộc" thì thật khó để tự nhận thức được.
Một cuốn sách tốt giúp bản thân tự nhìn nhận lại bản thân, và nhắc cho mình nhớ một ý cũng quan trọng là hãy nhờ người khác đánh giá bản thân thì nó mới chuẩn, chứ còn "người trong cuộc" thì thật khó để tự nhận thức được.
January 6, 2017
I expect that this book is all about timing. If the timing is right, it will strike a chord and you will grow. If the timing is not right, you could take it or leave it. The timing was right for me.
December 4, 2017
Great book that teaches how to change your current ways.
November 23, 2018
terrible
November 1, 2022
Good advices, very pointy thuths, and a fun way to review your life.
October 15, 2025
Só o nome desse autor já é irritante, não sei o que deu na minha cabeça de ler esse livro quando eu era pré adolescente
January 10, 2026
Esse livro me ajudou a pedir aumento. Sou eternamente grata (((recebi o aumento
February 26, 2017
Challenging
If you are interested in personal growth, this is a must read.
It will challenge you and push you forward in life.
If you are interested in personal growth, this is a must read.
It will challenge you and push you forward in life.
April 22, 2012
Some of the reviews mention that this book is "a little too self-helpish at some points" I'm having difficulty finding a point where it isn't. He spends two whole pages talking about a time when he and his sons were out hiking and came across a bunch of hot air balloons taking off, but there was one having difficulties. He told his boys that he knew what that was like, when you feel ready to go, but there are ropes holding you back. Turns out the balloonist had too many weights in the gondola. We all have to be like that balloonist and find the weights to throw overboard so we can soar! *gag*
He doesn't start getting to the point until Chapter 3, and even then he takes his time about it. If someone's gotten so far in reading the book (if they've read beyond the intro at all) then they're already reading the derned book! You don't have to convince them it's worthwhile anymore!
I had to read this for class. I couldn't read it straight through with out getting frustrated and throwing it down. He made good points, but he took way too long to get to it. I guess I should have expected such schmooze from someone who would change their first name to the first syllable of their last so that they could have a catchy title/name combo. Next I'm going to read "The History of Porta-Johns" by John Johnson. Maybe it will be more interesting.
He doesn't start getting to the point until Chapter 3, and even then he takes his time about it. If someone's gotten so far in reading the book (if they've read beyond the intro at all) then they're already reading the derned book! You don't have to convince them it's worthwhile anymore!
I had to read this for class. I couldn't read it straight through with out getting frustrated and throwing it down. He made good points, but he took way too long to get to it. I guess I should have expected such schmooze from someone who would change their first name to the first syllable of their last so that they could have a catchy title/name combo. Next I'm going to read "The History of Porta-Johns" by John Johnson. Maybe it will be more interesting.
January 19, 2019
Interesting and informative read about OPC
Sobering, we all have constraints, the anecdotes help you understand yourself and it is not short of frightening how far short of the person I would like to be that I am....looking fwd to meeting Flip and team to begin the more important part- overcoming my own constraints
Sobering, we all have constraints, the anecdotes help you understand yourself and it is not short of frightening how far short of the person I would like to be that I am....looking fwd to meeting Flip and team to begin the more important part- overcoming my own constraints
March 8, 2009
This book was recommended to be by the Alabama softball coach because he felt it did a great job of summing up the different personality issues we run into as coaches. I'd take that a step farther and say that you'll find yourself in this book, and you'll also identify a lot of people in your life. Maybe the strongest part of this book is when, after Flip breaks down personality barriers (his thesis is that it is not our talents or potential that create our successes, but our willingness to overcome our flaws) he gives clues on how to handle people who fit the description and how to change if you're the one he's talking about.
My only issue is that it's not really well-written and it gets a little too self-help-ish (checklists, self-improvement plans, pumping up his website). But outside of this, it's a great read for people who make a living working with people.
My only issue is that it's not really well-written and it gets a little too self-help-ish (checklists, self-improvement plans, pumping up his website). But outside of this, it's a great read for people who make a living working with people.
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July 19, 2009I attended a Flippen Leadership training in May. So many things spoke to me. I wished all my teachers could attend. Then a few weeks later I attended Capturing Kids' Hearts, also a Flippen training. By the end of those three days, I was a sheep. My teachers who attended wished all the teachers on our campus had attended. Finally, last week there was a one-day training. At the end of that training, I told the facilitator that
Flip Flippen is the real deal. Three facilitators delivered the same message. His goal is truly my success; therefore, I want to commit that my goal is their success. I don't want to fall into some old habits that might hinder the success of those around me. I will read the book, dig out my Traction Plan from May, find other sheep to hold me accountable, and hope for the second leadership training at the end of this school year!
Flip Flippen is the real deal. Three facilitators delivered the same message. His goal is truly my success; therefore, I want to commit that my goal is their success. I don't want to fall into some old habits that might hinder the success of those around me. I will read the book, dig out my Traction Plan from May, find other sheep to hold me accountable, and hope for the second leadership training at the end of this school year!
December 18, 2009
Husby always gets assigned great enrichment books to read for his career as a public school administrator, so i decided this year to take advanatge of those resources and benefit from them myself! i'm a homemaker, but anytime i can learn some self-improvement, i'm all for it. besides, it gives me a new level of relatability to him and his career. we have great discussions stemming from his assigned reading!
i thought this book was good. i enjoy flippen's writing style and found myself wanting to just sit down to dinner with him and his wife! it wasn't a life-changing book for me, however, and i don't feel like i came away with earth-shattering application points. but then again, i may have had high expectations. and i AM overly critical, after all...
i thought this book was good. i enjoy flippen's writing style and found myself wanting to just sit down to dinner with him and his wife! it wasn't a life-changing book for me, however, and i don't feel like i came away with earth-shattering application points. but then again, i may have had high expectations. and i AM overly critical, after all...
July 22, 2022
It was a good self-help book, but I thought the character traits or personal constraints were too similar. I also couldn't find a guide to what my scores meant. I wanted a more definite road map than I was given. In other books or other psychologists have identified these personal constraints as personal patterns. If there are patterns in your life, it's YOU, your behavior, choices and reactions. I found this similar, if not a little more complicated.
Overall, if you are on a quest to fix your short-comings and highlight your strengths this book may help.
Overall, if you are on a quest to fix your short-comings and highlight your strengths this book may help.
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