It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It

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Summary: Life is too short and precious. Deal with it positively.
Review: If you are depressed, lonely, unsure, feeling sorry for yourself, or feel like life has dealt you a bad hand or know somebody that feels that way then get this book. My wife and I had the distinct honor of meeting this author last year and hearing his story from his lips. Afterwards, I simply could not put the book down until I was finished reading it. After listening to W Mitchell and reading this book we know that we don't have anything to complain about. When a challenge surfaces (no matter how difficult it appears)we simply focus our energy on how we are going to deal with it. Life is too short. Truly, It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It! {PS. There is no 'period' after his name W for special reasons and events that took place in his life.}

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Summary: You are a Victim Only if you Want to be
Review: Mitchell is amazing. Even though he was not heavy enough, he wanted to be a gripman on cable cars. He got the job--and just worked harder (heavier). One day, riding his motorcycle in San Francisco, he was hit but a truck. The resulting fire disfigured his face and took his fingers. He started Vermont Castings during the fuel crunch of the early seventies. One day, flying some executive friends in his small plane, the engine quit on takeoff; the crash left Mitchell paralyzed. He went on to be a talk show host, the mayor of Crested Butte, Colorado, and he even ran for congress. Today, he is a professional speaker who motivates audiences worldwide. Continually on the go, you have probably seen him in airports-ahead of you.

Change happens! You can be a victim or do something about it. Mitchell is an inspiration both to those who have suffered injury and those who have not. He focuses not on what he can no longer do but on what he can-and he enjoys life to the fullest.

As the author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I highly recommend this book. [e-mail].

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Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: This is a very easy to read book. However, I was very disappointed with the lack of tools or skills I was able to learn from this book. This is ONLY a biography of the author and all he's been through. Although his personal perseverance is commendable, there are merely a handful of core attitudes and actions that he implemented throughout his trials, that I could really use. This was not what I expected when I purchased the book. I am very impressed with the author's ability to keep going in the face of adversity, but what I walked away with after reading this book.........was not what I expected.

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Summary: Awesome Story!
Review: W Mitchell is a story that really motivates me. He went through hell a few times, but will never give up. He doesn't see himself as a victom, he doesn't blame anyone else for his problems. This is a must read. Zev Saftlas, Author of Motivation That Works