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Summary: Motivation & Inspiration not a tech manual
Review: I have bought and read now 7 of Robert G. Allen's books, though I have never read any of Mark Victor Hansen's books, but I am fond of Chicken Soup. This therefore is not the first book by Robert Allen that I've read; and just as obvious, I have kept reading Robert Allen because there was always something in his books that interested me, mostly real estate. I was somewhat disappointed by the book. Obviously when you combine the talents of two best selling authors, the expectation are high. Perhaps the expectations and subsequent disappointment would not have been as great if the book was written by John Smith and Jim Jones. But if the book has been written by two unknown authors, then I'm positive that the sales would never have been as great as they have been. I'm sure that many people have purchased this book, just because of the reputation of the authors. To their credit both authors are proven and accomplished authors and marketers. The concept of two books, one fiction and one non-fiction in a single binding is an interesting concept. I do however remember a .25 cent Wonder book with two books in one, having another book upside down where the back cover usually was located, so they did not originate the twin book marketing package. On page 178 there is a typographical error, which surprised me as I don't ever remember an error in Allen's other books. Perhaps the editor of the Allen/Hansen Dream Team wasn't a Squirrel (detail worker). An annoying aspect of the book was the repeated references to their website. In some cases it was if a sentence was written in the book, and the completion of that sentence had to be found on their web site. Other times it seemed that the reference to the website was a gratuitous advertisement. In either event I understand why they sprinkled the website throughout the book, but it was not always appreciated. In the former case if a sentence or a thought needed to be completed then it should have been written out in the book. In the latter case perhaps a chapter entitled, "And now a word from our sponsors" would be more appropriate. When there are numerous commercials within the text of this book or any book, I always feel like maybe the book should have been free instead of [$$].All that said the authors write well in a smooth flowing and understandable style. Much of the book is motivational or inspirational. There is spirituality to an Allen book that is worthwhile but missing in many other authors. I've had the pleasure of hearing him speak and he has a commanding personality in person as well as through his writings. He writes in the book about tithing and how giving is always returned to the giver in one form or another. The bible says that you will reap what you sow. Sort of like what goes around, comes around. The nonfiction book has chapters on networking, team work, systems, skills, leverage, and 24 principles of wealth. Positive thinking and the power of your own mind are recurring themes throughout the book. The fiction book concerns the story of a down and out young woman and her road to financial recovery using the techniques of the nonfiction book. At first I thought maybe that Allen wrote the nonfiction book and Hansen wrote the fiction, but I'm not sure that that's true, as they both might have written both. The characters of the fiction book are all female except for the token two males. One of the males is a lying, cheating, scheming, cold hearted SOB, while the better of the two is only a two faced, lying, ne'er do well, scoundrel. This may be political correctness, but I call it male bashing. Unfortunately the authors are not the only ones guilty of this, as this philosophy is prevalent in TV, movies and other books. The fiction book was an easy read and could be read in one sitting, albeit long. While there's not much chance that this story will ever be made into an academy award winning movie, it is an interesting and somewhat riveting tale interwoven with lessons. The story is more of a parable. And since it is a parable the $1million in 90 days, should probably not be taken literally. It is a simple story used to illustrate the points made in the nonfiction book. To that end I feel that it is a success. Since I had read so many other books by Robert Allen, I was able to pick out stories from this book that were also included in earlier books. The real estate section of the nonfiction book is a good 20 page summary of "Nothing Down"; while other sections were lifted from the "Multiple Streams" books. And the one real diamond among the 49 cubic zirconians (fake diamonds) exercise, that is retold in the book is one that I got to witness first hand in Philadelphia years ago. The first time you see this exposition, I must say, is most impressive and thought provoking, and is still well remembered. Allen puts the 50 stones on a table and offers to give the real diamond to a member of the audience, who can distinguish the real one from the fakes in 60 seconds. I take it that he has done this many times and nobody ever gets the diamond. The lesson being with the proper training and tools, anybody could pick out the real gem. I'd recommend that anyone read this book knowing that the main trust is inspirational and motivational, but that this is not the best book ever written. It is not even the best book ever written by Robert Allen, and for that it's rated a solid 3.5 stars out of 5.
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Summary: ONE MINUTE MILLIONAIRE--==HUMAN DREAMS==--
Review: Excellent book so far as POSITIVE thinking is concern but when you talk about becoming a one minute millionaire: I have to say: I guess it tells more about dreams....everyone and anyone sees dreams.....The book gives more advice about POSITIVE thinking THEN PRACTICLE thinking....so I would advice the author to come to the point and write something more real than DREAMING stuff and please not the same old story where you become millioaire at night in your dreams and get laid off from your job when you weak up in the morning....
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Summary: Creative Thought -- How Value is Created
Review: I was prepared to be disappointed--and so I was stunned as I read this and became engrossed. This book exemplifies and harnesses the very interesting dichotomy between the disciplined (left side) brain and the creative (right side) brain. Hint: You need to learn to access both. Authors Allen and Hansen have a most interesting collaboration that works on several levels. "One Minute Millionaire" is at once a "how-to" business book, a fable based on real lives, and a behind-the-scene expose on an actual business project. A "learning" book if there ever was one. Whoever thinks business is boring and mean-spirited could read this and willingly become a catalyst to quantum life-change. You begin understanding what drives good business when you ask yourself what's behind these (already financially successful) authors desire to learn and earn. I cannot imagine a better seat for opportunity for so many. Especially in an era of immense change.
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Summary: It's Supposed to be Simple
Review: What a fantastic book. All too often, we look for complicated solutions when they're not called for. After all, if we make the solution complex, it gives one more of an opportunity to lay blame insted of to learn. The book is designed to inspire and empower anyone to be successful, to reach their goals. This book is not only a must read for everone, but it should be read as a reference manual. the pages should be dog-earred, read and re-read. I had a professor who said, "Those of you who think you know, are very annoying to those of us who do." Bob and Mark are two of those who DO know. Listen to them ... no, better yet, utilize and employ their teachings. What's the worst that can happen ... they'll be right?
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Summary: A Big Jolt of Inspiration
Review: I read this book in one sitting, and it fired my brain up with idea after idea. Mark and Brian are so right in their message. Build up your income streams, focus on building wealth, make sure you devote your time and energy to philanthropy, and GO!!!
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Summary: Missing True Heart and Soul
Review: I thought this book was missing one key element -- the heart and soul of an original work that comes from someplace deep inside a writer -- the place where he Must write the book. These authors put this one together because they wanted one thing: to create a new best-seller. If you want to read a book that comes from that authentic place in a writer's soul, "9 Free Secrets of New Sensual Power" is a must. Your mate will thank you.
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Summary: One Minute Millionaire: The enlightented way to wealth
Review: This is one of the best books I have read on wealth creation/personal development. I came across the book just as I was starting a big project in the UK that involves tithing income. My project team saw this as no 'coincedence!' My whole team has read it. Some sitting up half the night. We are infact the dream team that is in the book. I have bought many copies, everyone has given positive feed back. Some implementing ideas from the book into their lives/business's with great effect. Many ideas you will come across elsewhere but when you are using some basic principles that come from ancient philosophies it is often difficult to find new material! Maybe we need to hear the same stuff a few times over. Afterall one trip to the gym doesn't make you fit! The way it is delivered in this book is fresh/fun/interesting/consuming/believable and do-able! This book is a must if you want to make positive change. I have been using some of the principles in the book in my own life for over 5 years now. They work, if you use them and keep using them. Good luck!
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Summary: Awesome, creative-juices flowing book!
Review: This is one of the many self-improvement and Create Wealth books out there. And, I belive it to be one of the best, and nearly unique. There are a lot of books out there that tell you or teach you the specifics of 'how to' do one individual wealth building technique. For example, how to buy properties with no money down. There are a lot of books out there about building your self esteem and 'creating wealth' or using multiple avenues to get your cashflow up. For example, the works of Rich Dad, Poor Dad or Brian Tracy. This book is the perfect medium for people like me! Those of us who understand and get excited about the concepts in those 'basic' books... but need an extra bit of 'push' to find out those other avenues for us. In short, I was excited, but totally uncreative in thinking of my own money making ways!! This book is innovative in being split in 2. One page, the left pages, give individual tips and suggestions for making improvements in your life and financial situtation. The other page, the right, tells a *story* of a woman who HAS to earn 1 million dollars in 90 days in order to get custody of her children again. A bit of a streach, yes... but a good story nonetheless. In conclusion, this book I originally got from the library, read it, and ordered it immediately! There are better books at each end of the spectrum but NO book I've read has been as successful as getting my creative juices flowing. Literally, after reading this book, I came up with over 1/2 dozen new ideas, and that's what this book is all about!
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Summary: OK but......
Review: I wanted cold hard facts,ideas and tips gained from experience. I got half the book. The other half may be pleasant reading for some but it was highly improbable and very preachy. It would be more worthwhile if the novellist in the authors would write up case stories in which the principles shown are put to use in clear "non-fluffy bunny wabbit" form. We aren't first graders.
overall, this is worth a buy but only just.
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Summary: The One Minute Millionare
Review: When the student is ready the teacher will appear. I found this book to be unique in that it's really two books in one. more times than I can count I've had ideas but not the resources in which to impliment them. I had not thought of networking with in my own circle of friends. I bought 10 of these books and gave them to frends and family. No one should miss the intro to this book. Their purpose for writting it is very commendable.
It's an easy read no matter how you learn. It's also in line with other books I've read such as Think and grow rich, grow rich now and getting rich by the book. Did I like it? loved it!
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