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tmpting, September 1, 2011 (view all comments by tmpting)
What a playful way to approach a serious subject! And, that's point, actually. Sometimes, the only approach is a playful one. Richard Carson leads by example, showing the way, in this delightful book. A great gift book idea. I mean, who do you know who doesn't have a gremlin, or two?
gilmorecairns, November 11, 2008 (view all comments by gilmorecairns)
While I may not agree with all of his conclusions about gremlins, Carson provides great tools and perspectives for working with the ones we've got. The tone can be a bit precious, but there is a lot of good packed in this thin volume.
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"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
Your gremlin interprets your every experience. He has nothing good to say about you or anything you do. Just when you feel you've out-argued him, he changes his strategy. Grapple with him and you become more enmeshed. What he hates is simply being noticed. That's the first step to his taming. This and many other powerful techniques await you in Taming Your Gremlin: A Guide to Enjoying Yourself.
Rick Carson literally wrote the book on gremlin-taming 20 years ago. Now he revises this classic to include more interactive exercises and techniques he has used successfully with corporate and individual clients at his renowned Gremlin Taming Institute. This is a low-key but tremendously effective approach to banishing the tenacious nemesis within. Readers will learn: -- How simply noticing their gremlin is the first step in gremlin taming -- How to experiment playfully with new actions and attitudes -- Simple exercises for tuning in to their true self and tuning out their gremlin...and much more.
"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
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"Synopsis"
by Harper Collins,
A completely updated edition of this classic, explaining the author's laid-back but stunningly powerful methods for taming self-defeating behaviours.
Your gremlin interprets your every experience. He has nothing good to say about you or anything you do, not to mention your dreams and aspirations. Just when you feel you've out-argued or overcome him, he changes his disguise and his strategy. Grapple with him and you become more enmeshed. What he hates is simply being noticed. That's the first step to his taming. This and many other straightforward and powerful techniques await you in Taming Your Gremlin: A Guide to Enjoying Yourself.
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