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Summary: Buy this book now!
Review: Rich's book is top-notch. I was inspired by the stories and felt the step-by-step strategies bring you into action. Rich knows what he is talking about. Being an extreme athlete he provides first hand knowledge and techniques clearly understood in this seven-part program. Buy this book now! It will bring you success today.
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Summary: a fun read with some good ideas
Review: after i read a good review about this book in usa today, i checked out the author's website, watched the video there, and figured it was worth buying his book. i'm not really into "self-help" books, but this sounded more like a fun read. next step? amazon.com! i was right...it is a fun read and i actually got a couple new ideas about how to stay more focused instead of getting overwhelmed in this current economy. i would have liked even more of the adventure stories rich uses as examples for his points...but then again, i'm more of an "experience it" learner than a reader. i was also wishing there was a workbook for this because i didn't like having to write in the book for the self-quizzes and the life success wheel. overall though, i got some really good ideas from this book. i'm glad i bought it!
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Summary: Uncommonly down-to-earth advice that's easy to put to use
Review: I REALLY enjoyed this book. In particular, I enjoyed its lighthearted, compassionate tone (in stark contrast to the "rah-rah, get-your-act-together, just-do-it" sort of theme that seems to be the norm for most self-help books). I also found it to be extremely reader-friendly, with many wonderful stories to illustrate how a new perspective, partnership, or strategy can be the catalyst for life-changing results. There's not one suggestion in this book that seems too unrealistic or difficult to implement. I understood and appreciated everything the author had to say and finished the book feeling like I could "leap tall buildings in a single bound!" It is really that good!
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Summary: Do You Want To Struggle, or LIVE?
Review: If working hard directly correlated to creating wealth, then West Virginia coal miners would be the wealthiest guys on the planet. Persistence, patience, finding your "flow" zone and staying in it . . . these are the methods Rich emphasizes to create the life you really want. Whenever I encounter someone who "brags" about not having time, or complains of having every minute of their day booked solid, I think "How sad for them." The purpose of life isn't to work. The purpose of life is to LIVE. I strongly believe that working about 4 hours per day is the ideal to reach for. Whatever your goals, Rich's friendly, warm, genuine approach will help you achieve them. Sometimes the tremendous selection of self-help titles seems overwhelming. But this is for sure . . . you just can't go wrong with this book.
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Summary: A must-read for your success
Review: Rich Fettke's "Extreme Success" gives you an edge so you succeed and let go of the "struggle syndrome." Through this book, Rich is your inspiring coach and compassionate friend. This is a must-read and valuable tool for creating fulfillment in your life. One of the best books this year! -- Tom Marcoux, speaker-author, motion picture director
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Summary: A surprise motivational gem w/ X-games twist
Review: I just finished the audio book and highly recommend it. I don't agree with the title's claim of getting rid of all struggle in your life, but you get some great ideas on reducing and dealing daily stress and guiding your life.
I admit that I expected a cocky, loud and aggressive presenter (in line with the whole xtreme theme). But the author sounds genuinely concerned for my improvement and comes across with a calm authority and some great life guidance techniques. His voice pitch and tone are calming and the ideas presented are simple and clear to understand.
The author takes the mantras and step by step techniques used in preparing for extreme sports (bungee, skydiving) and makes the crossover to put them to use in your own daily experience. Building and protecting your confidence is a main theme. Using your fear as a partner is great stuff too.
He makes reference to forms and diagrams that are not available in the CD version. Hopefully they'll show up on his website.
At times I have thought that I needed a shrink just to have someone to talk to about my thoughts. Turns out I need a life coach. I'm not crazy after all, just unclear of my objectives.
A real surprise gem. Great job Rich- I'm looking forward to the sequel.
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Summary: Revolutionary
Review: Everyone should read this book. It is guaranteed to change your life. I can only do it justice by comparing it to a revolutionary technological advancement in the way we live life and do business. Forget everything you know about achieving success in this world and read this book, you won't regret it.
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Summary: It worked for me
Review: This is a fun and very accessible book. I have purchase several dozen self improvement books and I have found that they are generally enjoyable and informative. My problem is that as soon as I read these books I return them to the bookshelf and rarely put the lessons into practice. This fast reading book was easily digestable on the first reading. However, I also found myself picking it up and rereading parts of the book. In fact, and this is rare for me, I even did most of the exercises. Something about this book inspired me to take action. I am not a exteme sport athlete by any means, but I came to understand that the author uses them as metaphors for many everyday struggles in my life. Yes, some of the ideas I have run across before but this unique format illuminated these ideas in ways I could understand.
If you want to change your life, open up to new possibilities, and grow, this book will be very valuable.
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Summary: Extremely Useful!
Review: Wow! I have read a number of self help books and this is one of the best. To me self help and success are about being happy and fulfilled, not just about money (although money is a definite part of the equation). This book addresses most areas of my life that I am interested in making the best they can be. It has very pragmatic ideas and excercises. It's not just concepts, it's things you can actually put into action. The examples and anecdotes make it easy to understand and fun to read. Some well developed ideas I like included 'you create your own luck', 'if you seek struggle you will find it, if you seek ease you will find it', and 'FEAR Focus Explore Assess Respond'.
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Summary: Definitely worth reading - it'll make success more enjoyable
Review: I love the way Rich Fettke throws out the old rule book that focuses on "working hard" to succeed. EXTREME SUCCESS gave me a new outlook on how to achieve my goals and enjoy life's journey with a lot less struggle and much more fun! This book is not just about success; it's about developing a great attitude/perspective on life. It's filled with practical, do-able, ideas and inspirations that make it a book I will grab and apply to my life on a regular basis. Fettke's use of the term "extreme" makes perfect sense. He shares wild stories from his extreme sports background as metaphors (like bungee jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge and skydiving form 14,000 feet) that lead into many great ideas he's learned from his clients on how to take your life to the highest level - to the "extreme" if you will.
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