A revolutionary program for creating anything, from a functional kitchen to a computer program, to a work of art, Robert Fritz demonstrates that any of us has the innate power to create. Discover the steps of creating; the importance of creating what you truly love, how to focus on the creative process to move from where you are to where you want to be, and much more.
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Using as analogy the scientific principle that energy follows the path of least resistance, the founder of the DMA seminars attempts an easily assimilated self-help book--a substantial revision of his 1984 best seller. He argues that just as wind moves around natural obstructions, seeking the path of least resistance, so do we attempt to move around the structures of our lives--getting by with as few hassles as possible. Fritz's advice is to modify the structures, enabling the creative energy within to flourish instead of dissipate. Initially, his focus is clear; but numerous citings of well-known psychologists and famous movers and shakers (Einstein, Henry Moore, etc.) grow tiresome as Fritz drones on, losing us in excess verbiage. Some valuable sections, but most will find this tedious. Not recommended.
- Kevin M. Roddy, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Kevin M. Roddy, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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I first became acquainted with this excellent book just about 10 years ago and its fresh approach to catalyzing creativity in step-by-step processes is still helpful and insightful. Fritz's psychological approach to his subject is particularly interesting and helpful in the way he quantifies and makes concrete the different "technologies for creating" he explains.
Leslie Meredith
Executive Editor & Divisional Vice President
Ballantine Wellspring
Leslie Meredith
Executive Editor & Divisional Vice President
Ballantine Wellspring
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By K. LEONG
Format:Paperback
Written 2 decades ago, the latest edition has been extensively revised (70%). The title sounds like a chapter from a textbook of engineering or physics as do some of the chapters, but the book really gives billiant new concepts behind manifesting our desired realities. The author-musician, who seems highly opinionated against the "new age", understandably never uses the term "manifesting". At times, the reading gets a little tedious, as this not merely a description of the steps in a "process" but rather an excellent attempt to elucidate the very original concepts that the author is trying to expound. Even so, this treatise on the principles of the creative "FORCE" is highly readable and leaves the reader feeling that he has gained understanding and insight into an area that appears seeminly elusive...
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By Doug Kyle
Format:Paperback
A great book highlighting some of the common errors of thought in traditional problem solving, and expressing the need to rethink how we approach this area (i.e. from a structural point of view rather than the simpler, more common pain relief point of view). Part psychology, part process re-engineering, this is a fairly quick read with a solid presentation of an important idea.
By Debra
Format:Paperback
fritz really has no value for mainsteam psycho therapy but his alternative "structure" of changing your life isn't very well presented. he get's bogged down in his structure schematics and after a while I lost interest. I don't think I got much out of this book.
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Creating vs. Problem Solving
I found this book in the laundry room of my apartment building where people sometimes leave old books and magazines for others... Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003 by Moominoid
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Focus clearly on what you want to create
The essence of the book is: decide for yourself what it is you want to CREATE in your life (work, family, lesure, etc. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2003 by Bruce Rhodes
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We are Made in the Image & Likeness, meaning we Create also
The Path of Least Resistance is an awesome piece of work. It's a "manual" that belongs to the product of YOU the instant you learn how to read. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2002 by Steve Bailey
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Must read for anyone who wants to accomplish anything
If you haven't read Robert Fritz' Path of Least Resistance, do so right away.
I first read this book in 1987 when it had a profound impact on my life. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2002 by P. Lemberg
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R. Fritz's contribution to science and personal knowledge
For me Robert Fritz has added important insights to the science of universal processes and laws. Now all researchers have to do is do their job to take this further, just as... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2002 by Ellen van Dongen
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Deep, Slow Reading, Great advice for creating your direction
I found this book to be very slow reading. It was not hard to read, but rather it had many deep concepts that required thought and pondering. Read more
Published on Dec 17 2001 by John C. Dunbar
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Only for those who feels helpless
This book is only for people who want to create but feel helpless about themselves. At times, the author is so long-winded that I felt like saying to him, please get to the point! Read more
Published on Dec 5 2001
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Fritz Has My Vote
Too many authors are second hand imitators, who simply mimic what has gone before ... this is why we have a gush of positive thinking books, which is what I expected this book to... Read more
Published on July 20 2001 by Craig J. Hawkins
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A Roadmap of the Creative Process
I can't recommend this book highly enough. It is easy to read but the author has profound insights into creativity and the process of creation. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2001 by Kenneth James Michael MacLean
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Perhaps the most important book I've ever read.
Many of us realize that our lives are driven by certain learned patterns of behavior and thinking. This little treasure helps us to identify those patterns that we fall into... Read more
Published on Nov 18 2000 by Michele Eshleman
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