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Taming Your Gremlin (Revised Edition): A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way Audiobook
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This is a completely updated edition of the 1983 classic that introduced a powerful method for gaining freedom from self-defeating behaviors and beliefs. Rick Carson, creator of the renowned Gremlin-Taming™ Method, has revised the book to include fresh interactive activities, real-life vignettes we can all identify with, and new loathsome gremlins ripe for taming. Carson blends his laid-back style, Taoist wisdom, the Zen Theory of Change, and sound psychology in an easy-to-understand, unique, and practical system for banishing the nemesis within. Among the things you will learn are:
- Techniques for getting a sliver of light between the natural you and the monster of your mind.
- The extraordinary power of simply noticing and playing with options.
- Six keys to maintaining emotional balance amid upheaval.
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"This book is a simple, easy to follow guide, on how to quit talking yourself out of doing things. Its basic concept is to drill down to worst-case scenario and it actually works. I highly recommend it to anyone trying to build their self esteem."
— Kay (4 out of 5 stars)
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“I have found ‘Gremlin-Taming’ to be a unique, imaginative, and effective tool...I highly recommend it!”
— Joan Baez -
“I loved Taming Your Gremlin…this book led me to a very profound awareness.”
— Virginia M. Satir, author of Peoplemaking -
“Rick Carson is a genius at exploring our inner conflicts in novel ways...If you would like to engage in a form of self-exploration that is upbeat and that retains a sense of humor...this is your book.”
— Larry Dossey, MD, author of Healing Beyond the Body -
“Carson, a psychotherapist, is humorous, concise, and incisive in his approach to personal happiness. A quick read and a classic.”
— Library Journal
Taming Your Gremlin (Revised Edition) Listener Reviews
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" Not a bad read! Some of the language is a little... familiar, but I think it helps keep the topic somewhat light-hearted. The first step of simply noticing when my "gremlin" is chattering has already helped me shut it up. "
— Chibi, 12/31/2013 -
" Fun self help book. I enjoyed the author's humor. This is not the typical self help book. It is actually helpful, do-able, and practical. Great book for one who needs a kick in the pants to START something. Feeling stuck, give this a read. "
— Shannon, 12/22/2013 -
" Lots of things to think about. "
— Carol, 12/20/2013 -
" Anyone interested in quieting their ever present mind chatter will benefit greatly from the light hearted, yet informative instructions in this book. "
— Rip, 12/19/2013 -
" We all have this other person that takes control of us. Make us be someone we do not like and would like to have more control of it. Great book for those people that have this inner voice that make you do or say things that you regret later. "
— Lenore, 12/6/2013 -
" Great book with unfortunate cover art and bad illustrations... "
— Elizabeth, 11/16/2013 -
" So much better than years of therapy! "
— Rhonda, 11/15/2013 -
" Not a bad read! Some of the language is a little... familiar, but I think it helps keep the topic somewhat light-hearted. The first step of simply noticing when my "gremlin" is chattering has already helped me shut it up. "
— Chantelle, 11/9/2013 -
" My business management teacher recommended everyone read this book to become better managers....I found it pretty much worthless. "
— Amber, 10/22/2013 -
" I've worked through this one a couple times now, it kills the gremlins for a little while and then you realize that new ones have moved in. Good way to step outside your fears and realize the gremlins are in charge. "
— Susan, 9/29/2013 -
" The best book ever written on managing the "inner critic" and maintaining self-esteem. Great for adults and teens! "
— Craig, 9/2/2013 -
" Although this book is extremely hokey, I found some of the underlying concepts to be good and helpful "
— Amy, 8/31/2013 -
" We all have chatter going on in our heads. This book is a humous way to get to know who is chatting in there and how to recognize if the voice is valuable or not. "
— Brenda, 8/20/2013 -
" A little too hokey for me but others might value the humorous approach. "
— Heidi, 6/26/2013 -
" absolutely amazing! to simply notice, to live in the present, to be aware of choosing to dream/fantasize or remember/dwell and stay open for the next whatever. "
— Pam, 5/10/2013 -
" Brilliant for everyone who grapples with life purpose. "
— Amanda, 4/2/2013 -
" Great exercies for everyone in quieting their inner voices. Prose is a bit preachy but the points and message are great and the exercises good. "
— Carla, 3/15/2013 -
" Get out of my way! Great ideas "
— Teri, 3/11/2013 -
" This book didn't do it for me, I could not relate to any of the gremlins portrayed, and didn't take home any new tips. Some stuff was useful, but either not new or not in the line of what I was looking for. "
— Michelle, 2/15/2013 -
" I am not quite finished with this book, but had the pleasure of meeting Rick at a session with my son. I think this book will be great for both of us. ( Be quiet gremlin!! I will read it! ) "
— Carol, 1/25/2013