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The Tools

Written by: Barry Michels, Phil Stutz
Narrated by: Phil Stutz, Barry Michels
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Publisher's Summary

A groundbreaking book about personal growth that presents a uniquely effective set of five tools that bring about dynamic change.

The Tools offers a solution to the biggest complaint patients have about therapy: the interminable wait for change to begin. The traditional therapeutic model sets its sights on the past, but Phil Stutz and Barry Michels employ an arsenal of techniques - "the tools" - that allow patients to use their problems as levers that access the power of the unconscious and propel them into action. Suddenly, through this transformative approach, obstacles become opportunities - to find courage, embrace discipline, develop self-expression, deepen creativity.

For years, Stutz and Michels taught these techniques to an exclusive patient base, but with The Tools, their revolutionary, empowering practice becomes available to every reader interested in realizing the full range of their potential. The authors' goal is nothing less than for your life to become exceptional - exceptional in its resiliency, in its experience of real happiness, and in its understanding of the human spirit.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2012 Barry Michels and Phil Stutz (P)2012 Random House Audio

What the critics say

"With deceptively potent visualization exercises, psychiatrist Stutz and psychotherapist Michels promote a rapid and streamlined method of self-improvement.... The clear, user-friendly approach plus a belief that "the power of higher forces is absolutely real" is a winning combination. Here is the rare self-help book that doesntt end with the self" (Publishers Weekly)

"Barry Michels and Phil Stutz are profoundly talented guides to the inner workings of the psyche. The Tools is breakthrough material that ignites your own capacity to transform your life" (Marianne Williamson)
"These tools are emotional game changers; they can help you work through conflicts, get happier, and feel a deep sense of purpose. As simple and practical as they are, they do nothing less than deliver you to your best and most powerful self" Kathy Freston, author of Quantum Wellness: A Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness)

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Amazing book

I’d definitely recommend this book, I just wish the pdf had more then the images. A little summary of the tools would help

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Love this book!

I resonate so easily with this book and the tools that my mind was continually being blown! I’m going to listen to it over and over. I am the creator they refer to, not just a consumer of this book. Amazing!

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Personal Development Proceeds professional Success!

I have never been this touched, moved, and inspired by any work of art. And this is art. If you free yourself from all that’s holding you back, and just be open, you’ll realize your favourite soul-deep song has been playing your whole life. For you. For your community. For everyone. Now what? The Tools become a part of you, not apart, but a part of you.

There is theory, and there is practice.

The Tools are both.

Thank you Phil and Barry. The rest of my life awaits me.

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A guide and tool to use for the rest of my life.

I’m truly grateful for this book and how it’s come into my life. Time to incorporate it in my daily routine. It’s already a part of my mental fitness routine.

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I hope to use the tools

Stuck in stagnate stage for almost five years now, come to think of it, my whole life I’ve been waiting for it all to come easy, have me taken care of. After listening to these two I feel the urgency to change my perspective and my actions in order to be connected to higher forces, feel the flow, be truly happy and make a contribution to my family and society. I really hope to take this further and do the work that’s needed. That is all this book asks of you as an individual, and it is inspiring.

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Great tools for dealing with life

I believe this book helped me move forward through things I normally feel challenging. It helps deal with relationships and helps me become the best I can be.

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missing chapter titles, some pdf images...

frustrated with aome missing odd images and chapter titles. this makes reviewing difficult . otherwise helpful

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Chapter titles?

Really enjoyed this, but no chapter titles make it difficult to refer back to.

I don't get why any of these audio books don't have them!

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Life changing Tools

It’s a really nice book that help your change your life. I just like to see chapters names ant not just numbers.
Thanks.

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life changing!

depending on if you are ready you will find this book life changing! It leads you the way to true happiness.

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