Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation
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Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation

Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation

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ISBN-13: 9780787988791
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 08/24/2007
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 313,702
Product dimensions: 5.80(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.82(d)

About the Author

Mike Robbins, former pitcher with the Kansas City Royals organization, is a sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, and coach. His clients include AT&T, Chevron, the U.S. Department of Labor, Kaiser Permanente, New York Life Insurance, and Stanford University. To find out about his speaking, products, and services, visit www.mike-robbins.com.

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Table of Contents

Foreword.

Richard Carlson.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART ONE: OUR OBSESSION WITH BAD STUFF.

1. What's Wrong out There?

2. What's Wrong with Me?

PART TWO: THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF APPRECIATION.

3. Principle 1: Be Grateful.

4. Principle 2: Choose Positive Thoughts and Feelings.

5. Principle 3: Use Positive Words.

6. Principle 4: Acknowledge Others.

7. Principle 5: Appreciate Yourself.

PART THREE: APPRECIATION IN ACTION.

8. It's Not What We Know, but What We Do That Matters.

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What People are Saying About This

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"Mike Robbins brilliantly teaches us how to bring more appreciation and gratitude into our lives, our relationships, and our world. His new voice and fresh perspective are powerful. I highly recommend this book."
—Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love

"Mike Robbins is a role model of love and gratitude. His message of appreciation comes from his heart and there is no one better to teach these important lessons!"
—Rich Dutra-St. John MA, MFT, Co-Founder of Challenge Day and co-author of Be the Hero - You've Been Waiting For

"Mike Robbins’ message of appreciation is powerful. He writes and speaks directly from his heart in a way that makes a real difference. This is a truly transformational book that will change lives."
—Lee Glickstein, author of Be Heard Now! and founder of Speaking Circles International

"Mike Robbins has an amazing ability to inspire people through his passionate, authentic, and open-hearted approach to appreciation. This book will have a positive impact on your life."
—Rich Fettke, author of Extreme Success

"Mike Robbins reminds us to focus on the very best aspects of ourselves and those around us. Written in his compelling and compassionate voice, this book is much-needed consciousness raising for people who want successful relationships and fulfilling lives."
—Susan Page, author of When Talking Is Not Enough

"Focus on the Good Stuff is a remarkable book. Appreciation, as Mike Robbins teaches, can transform your life and help you attract what you truly want."
—Christopher Andersonn, author of Will You Still Love Me if I Don't Win?

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Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation 4 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 3 reviews.
Anonymous More than 1 year ago
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RolfDobelli More than 1 year ago
Mike Robbins is a former professional baseball player. In 1997, he blew out his arm, thus ending his career. A minister's locker room sermon about staying positive inspired Robbins, who now is a busy motivational speaker. Robbins' basic message: People should appreciate what they have and not dwell on the negative. Though Robbins' proclamation that it is better to concentrate on the good rather than the bad makes sense, many of his concepts are just that obvious. This fluffy book is a compilation of feel-good reminders of reliable verities, like the need for gratitude. getAbstract recommends it as a warm, comfortable overview for newcomers to this upbeat self-help genre.