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Summary: Joyful Book
Review: "Creating Extraordinary Joy" by Chris Alexander is the most comprehensive book I have EVER read on how to once and for all release old paradigms of the past to truly find lasting and real happiness. I have read literally thousands of books on Success, psychology and self-help so I do not speak these words lightly. If you want to stop wasting your precious time on this planet and live the life you deserve, JOYFULLY. Read this extraordinary book by an extraordinary author and I might add person, This man truly walks his talk."
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Summary: Manifest true joy in life
Review: "Creating Extraordinary Joy" is a terrific tool for getting on with the rich, fulfilling life we were all meant to lead. Chris Alexander truly understands the magic of synergy and how we can manifest true joy in life.
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Summary: The Genie Within
Review: As a kid, I dreamed about one day finding Aladdin's lamp and presenting the Genie with the perfect wish...something that wouldn't later backfire on me in some unexpected way. Finally, I hit upon the one truly foolproof wish - JOY! What could be simpler? So, to that extent at least, I was already on my way. I knew WHERE I wanted to be. My only question was HOW? Chris Alexander provided a clear, step-by-step process describing exactly how to not only get there but also how to stay there...connected to that newfound sense of joy.CREATING EXTRAORDINARY JOY moves the reader towards the synergy found in creating a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. The different steps along the way, the various excerises and the many people you meet through a sharing of their individual stories combine to form a kind of road map. The journey revisits family and friends, goals and passions, guilts and fears. The destination is finally reached when you realize you're back where you started. The Genie is not out there...he's inside you...waiting to be freed. An intelligent and insightful work, Chris Alexander has something for everyone at every point along their personal path to creating extraordinary joy.
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Summary: The Genie Within
Review: As a kid, I dreamed about one day finding Aladdin's lamp and presenting the Genie with the perfect wish...something that wouldn't later backfire on me in some unexpected way. Finally, I hit upon the one truly foolproof wish - JOY! What could be simpler? So, to that extent at least, I was already on my way. I knew WHERE I wanted to be. My only question was HOW? Chris Alexander provided a clear, step-by-step process describing exactly how to not only get there but also how to stay there...connected to that newfound sense of joy. CREATING EXTRAORDINARY JOY moves the reader towards the synergy found in creating a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. The different steps along the way, the various excerises and the many people you meet through a sharing of their individual stories combine to form a kind of road map. The journey revisits family and friends, goals and passions, guilts and fears. The destination is finally reached when you realize you're back where you started. The Genie is not out there...he's inside you...waiting to be freed. An intelligent and insightful work, Chris Alexander has something for everyone at every point along their personal path to creating extraordinary joy.
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Summary: Conversation with Chris Alexander
Review: Curling up to read Creating Extraordinary Joy is like having a wonderfully intimate conversation with Chris Alexander. And even better, you get to have it in your own home, on your own time! With gentle reminders and delightful stories, Chris creates a path to an awareness of right choices, intelligent action and valuable insight. The book is an easy to read, easy to understand guide that everyone will find value in reading. We learn in many different ways and Chris has combined those ways in a book that makes the reader feel worthwhile and important. What a wonderful gift he has given us! Jerri Rosen
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Summary: The Perfect Healing Tool
Review: During my recovery from major surgery, I was fortunate to have Chris Alexander's book Creating Extraordinary Joy. I made a point to read it and experience it, daily. Even though my body was often wracked with pain, the exercises in the book allowed me to learn how to overcome my physical challenges by learning to focus, meditate, create affirmations, face my fears and review my entire life.
What a wonderful tool to have especially when you are forced to rest and when your main goal is to recuperate.
I would recommend this meaningful treasure to all who desire self-improvement and rapid healing. I personally experienced both! Thanks Chris!
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Summary: The Perfect Healing Tool
Review: During my recovery from major surgery, I was fortunate to have Chris Alexander's book Creating Extraordinary Joy. I made a point to read it and experience it, daily. Even though my body was often wracked with pain, the exercises in the book allowed me to learn how to overcome my physical challenges by learning to focus, meditate, create affirmations, face my fears and review my entire life.
What a wonderful tool to have especially when you are forced to rest and when your main goal is to recuperate.
I would recommend this meaningful treasure to all who desire self-improvement and rapid healing. I personally experienced both! Thanks Chris!
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Summary: A Feel Good Book That Works
Review: If you've ever wanted to just read a well written book with simple, practical advise on how to improve your life - this is it. Chris Alexander is an excellent writer who manages to get to the heart of a matter and make sense. Much emphasis is placed on a person's synergy and if that sounds too mystical to you - it's not. It's simply about the way one chooses to think and act everyday. Practical methods that you can use everyday will soon have you realize that much of the stress we put ourselves through is wasteful and unnecessary. This is a fast read and one that seems almost too simple and too good to be true. Well, I can only suggest reading it, but I found it to be very practical.
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Summary: A Feel Good Book That Works
Review: If you've ever wanted to just read a well written book with simple, practical advise on how to improve your life - this is it. Chris Alexander is an excellent writer who manages to get to the heart of a matter and make sense. Much emphasis is placed on a person's synergy and if that sounds too mystical to you - it's not. It's simply about the way one chooses to think and act everyday. Practical methods that you can use everyday will soon have you realize that much of the stress we put ourselves through is wasteful and unnecessary. This is a fast read and one that seems almost too simple and too good to be true. Well, I can only suggest reading it, but I found it to be very practical.
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Summary: Great!
Review: This extraordinary book is a joy to read. But more important, its exercises and message make it an effective tool for increasing one's happiness as well as that of others with whom one comes into contact. "Creating Extraordinary Joy" presents a well-organized, step-by-step process for increasing the joy in one's life. Lessons are accompanied by exercises and real-life vignettes. Chris Alexander is the son of a white Rhodesian farmer and he weaves tales of his adventures growing up throughout the book. The writing is very accessible. Mr. Alexander's writing has an uncanny way of connecting with the reader. This is a very personal book -- it is almost eerie how personally it engaged me. Several themes permeate the book. They include: understanding "synergy," which simply means making connections that energize and inspire us to exceptional achievement and pleasure; clearing out unproductive thoughts; recognizing that we have the power to make choices and taking control of that power; and setting and achieving goals. One only occasionally comes across that rare gem - a book with the power to change one's life. This book is one of those gems. After having read it and completed many of its exercises, I can truthfully say that my life has changed for the better. Highly recommended.
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