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Within the pages of this transformational book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer reveals how to change the self-defeating thinking patterns that have prevented you from living at the highest levels of success, happiness, and health. Even though you may know what to think, actually changing those thinking habits that have been with you since childhood might be somewhat challenging. If I changed, it would create family dramas . . . I'm too old or too young . . . I'm far too busy and tired . . . I can't afford the things I truly want . . . It would be very difficult for me to do things differently . . . and I've always been this way . . . may all seem to be true, but they're in fact just excuses. So the business of modifying habituated thinking patterns really comes down to tossing out the same tired old excuses and examining your beliefs in a new and truthful light. In this groundbreaking work, Wayne presents a compendium of conscious and subconscious crutches employed by virtually everyone, along with ways to cast them aside once and for all. You'll learn to apply specific questions to any excuse, and then proceed through the steps of a new paradigm. The old, habituated ways of thinking will melt away as you experience the absurdity of hanging on to them. You'll ultimately realize that there are no excuses worth defending, ever, even if they've always been part of your life-and the joy of releasing them will resonate throughout your very being. When you eliminate the need to explain your shortcomings or failures, you'll awaken to the life of your dreams. Excuses . . . Begone!
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Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He is the author of more than 30 books, has created numerous audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows.
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25 of 36 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
2.5 Stars - Hardly "Groundbreaking",
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This review is from: Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits (Hardcover)
Dr. Dyer is appealing as a personality, coming across on PBS and elsewhere as warm, intelligent, and wise; a definite father-like figure who can speak very well publically.However, in terms of content, "Excuses Begone", does not stand up to scrutiny. It alls SOUNDS good -- counter our tendency to make excuses and place limitations on ourselves by using affirmations and imagery to reduce those limitations. However, like most of the self-help genre, it offers promises to those most vulnerable WITHOUT demonstrating scienfically that this self-help program ACTUALLY WORKS. (He does refer to tangentially related research and theorists but there is no evidence I could find that THIS program actually works.) Rather, he appeals to vague spiritual notions ("source"), common sense, and testimonials -- most noteably his own experience -- to suggest that his program will transform your life. Dr. Dyer -- and many others -- promise readers/viewers the moon (and stars) but individuals are told to suspend their skepticism and just believe. While he likely believes what he is selling to be of value, there is no evidence of it (other than a temporary "feel good" effect, which may in fact turn into negative feeling when an individual realizes nothing has changed). Rather, he -- and many others -- are selling hope for those looking for it. I particularly am leary of his dimissing individuals' financial limitations; those who say they cannot afford to buy his materials are informed to believe that "abundance is mine" (i.e., that if they have sufficient belief, they will somehow come up with the money for his materials -- and eventually, financially prosper, simply based on a change in belief; apparently education, skills, experience, right place and time are all secondary...). Without scientific proof of its effectiveness, all that can be scienficially said is that his program may OR may not be EFFECTIVE. With that type of uncertaintly this "hope" he is selling amounts to a leap of faith based on the well-known "placebo effect" (of course, supporters of Dr. Dyer would dismiss somebody who found it did NOT work for them, claiming the person did not sufficiently believe in the program). Anyway, I gave the book 2.5 stars, as it is better than many others out there, and I it does seem that Dr. Dyer is sincere in attempting to do something positive (and does not it ONLY for the money) -- but who knows if I am right about that. As will all things in life in which we invest a great deal of effort, hope, money, time, etc., the "believer/buyer beware" principle applies. It is too bad that one has to be cynical; but such is life.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a difference a few words make.,
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This review is from: Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits (Audio CD)
I have recently purchased, Excuses Be Gone, by, Dr.Wayne Dyer. This is an amazing cd set. It will make a difference in your life if, you first listen to whaat he say's" if you follow the bible, or even common sense and rules to just being a good person" it all makes so much sense. And futhermore, if you follow what he say's and apply it to your everyday life, it is amzaing how things change. One thing I found mind blowing was this. Everyday we all go to work saying"I have to work today" like a dirty word. Anyhow, the Dr. says if you change just one word in the way you describe what it is you are about to do with your day from " I'm going to work, to I'm going to workout" which is something we do out of choice and fun, it changes the whole way we function throughout our day. The way you carry yourself through your day is so different. It does go a lot easier. But, like I first said, you need to really listen to his words, and sometimes listening to a certain part a few times realy makes it clear and concrete. But, it does make a difference!!! I highly recommend it!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
J.G.K,
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This review is from: Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits (Audio CD)
This C.D is life changing! There is so much information, you have to listen to it a few times, while you are processing your own "stuff" you are taking in the amazing information Wayne is sharing. This C.D. is so powerful in that you can totally change your life ,and it works.You will be amazed how just by changing your old way of thinking,and by practicing what Wayne teaches you can do miracles.
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