Seeds Of Greatness

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Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: Dr. Waitley encourages us to script our own success and tells how to do it in this book. Scripting is visualization. It is seeing yourself as you would like to be and becoming that person. The right hemisphere of the brain works in conjunction with the left hemisphere in a holistic way to produce the desired results. Work is play when approached in the way described by Dr. Waitley.

He writes about the value of reading, saying it improves one's vocabulary and enhances one's knowledge base. Reading also exposes you to personalities and ideas you wouldn't otherwise experience.

Readers are told to seek out positive role models. Use these people as examples, but don't duplicate, be an original. How we see life determines to a large extend what we get out of life. This book helps you to see from a healthy perspective.

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Summary: Highly Recommended ! ! !
Review: Dr. Waitley reminds us of a truth his grandmother told him, "things don't matter as much as your attitude toward them." This book helps you to gain and sustain the attitude that results in success. Waitley goes on to tell us that his grandmother advised him to follow the lessons of the Bible and model his life on people who have creatively serviced others.

Love is the most valuable gift that can be given he writes, and quickly adds, that it cannot be given by someone who doesn't possess it. Love is an emotion. When we feel it inside, we have something to give. Giving love away is done by successful people regardless of the crowd he notes because, "their own self-worth is stronger than the rejection or acceptance of their ideas by others."

That's a small sampling of the delicious intellectual meal awaiting you in this extremely motivational book. It will fill your mind with the kind of input that will work itself out in desired accomplishments.

Rating:
Summary: Highly Recommended ! ! !
Review: Dr. Waitley reminds us of a truth his grandmother told him, "things don't matter as much as your attitude toward them." This book helps you to gain and sustain the attitude that results in success. Waitley goes on to tell us that his grandmother advised him to follow the lessons of the Bible and model his life on people who have creatively serviced others.

Love is the most valuable gift that can be given he writes, and quickly adds, that it cannot be given by someone who doesn't possess it. Love is an emotion. When we feel it inside, we have something to give. Giving love away is done by successful people regardless of the crowd he notes because, "their own self-worth is stronger than the rejection or acceptance of their ideas by others."

That's a small sampling of the delicious intellectual meal awaiting you in this extremely motivational book. It will fill your mind with the kind of input that will work itself out in desired accomplishments.

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Summary: One of two must read personal development books
Review: I believe that Seeds of Greatness is one of two must read personal development books. The other one? The Psychology of Winning also by Dr. Waitley. I also recommend any tape program you can get your hands on. Dr. Waitley is the best.

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Summary: not different from the other self-improve books
Review: I have a distrust for self-help books in general. I heard this one was good, and bought it second-hand for less than a dollar. Waitley pointed out ten important traits of high-achieving people. To me, the more interesting ones among them are: persevarence and having definite goals in life. The book contains ten chapters corresponding to the ten traits. In each chapter he explains what he means by a particular trait, and gives examples to illustrate what he means, and how this trait is important. I quite often found his examples not very convincing or even irrelevant. For instance, in the chapter "The Seed of Purpose", he gave this example of how his children got him into buying a dog he didn't want to buy. I wasn't quite sure what he wanted to show by that example, if he had to include it in his book, it should probably be better included in the chapter "perseverance".
Still, many of the things from the book are true. Such as having a well-defined goal. But most people probably know them to start with. The hard part is to get the readers into action. And I don't think this book is particularly better at it than similar ones.

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Summary: Easy to read and a ton of great information
Review: I have recommended this book to my immediate family and friends. Mr.Waitley's style spoke to me in an ease and meaningful manner. I feel the information contained in this book is invaluable towards positive living. It made me more aware of the words I use and how these words influence everyone around me (including my actions and the results that follow). You must have this in your library! After all, we sow what we reap.

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Summary: This can be the key to open your door
Review: In a way that is neither condescending or patronizing Denis outlines what he believes to be 10 attributes, or seeds, that can lead to a fulfilling life. He draws on his own life's experiences and truly gets you feeling pumped. He allows for introspection at the end of each chapter that let's you do some true soul searching. A true 5 star performance that will appeal to those readers new to philosophy/self help or seasoned vets. I will certainly read more of Waitley's work.

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Summary: One of two must read personal development books
Review: Seeds Of Greatness
by Denis Waitley is one of my favorites self help books. Dr Waitley has a unique personal style that I connect with.

The crux of this book is that every action we take, every thought we have is either a seed for future success or a seed for future failure. Which means that we must be cognizant at all times--what we think about and what we tell our children and ultimately ourselves.

Zev Saftlas, Author of Motivation That Works: How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated

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Summary: An Inspirational Classic!
Review: This is my first Denis Waitley book. Waitley has done well to illustrate these basic truths about the power thought, will, persistence, faith and other seeds of greatness with touching personal stories and anecdotes. His doting grandmother and her down-to-earth wisdom are truly inspiring for me.

My advice is to read each chapter and to practice his recommended skills section before moving on to the next chapter. You'll be able to appreciate these pearls of wisdom better and you'll also start to see the positive changes in yourself!

Not just another motivational book on the shelf. This is in the league of Og Mandino, Norman Vincent Peale and James Allen.

Wait no longer. Plant your seeds of greatness today!

God Bless.