Great book from a very inspirational man

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	• The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 101 reviews view larger image
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Great book from a very inspirational man

A wise book about transforming yourself
and others. I went to a lecture of Benjamin Zander in Holland
and enjoyed it every bit. He practices what he preaches.
Great inspirator.

Opening the door to possibility

Having been brought up in the north of England where stoicism is still more highly prized than emotional candour, I have always been suspicious of "self-help" books. Consequently when a collegue gave me a copy of The Art of Possibility, I approached it with some cynicism, or at least with scepticism.
I need not have worried because this is in no way a self-help book. Readers will find no quick fixes or tricks here, and so it is bound to disappoint those seeking psychological sticking-plasters (as we can see in a review below). Rather the Zanders offer sets of practices - "possibilities to live into" - which, due to the way society has conditioned us, are extremely demanding to put into practise. Each idea is illustrated with real life accounts from the Zanders to demonstrate the idea in action. Most impressive is the willingness and honesty with which the Zanders discuss their own faults and mistakes. This rather proves the point that the ideas they propose are in no way easy to perfect, in this less than perfect world. Just as in learning a musical instrument, or acquiring a new skill there are no shortcuts. However, as with most worthwhile skills, the effort is more than repaid by the consequences of living into possibility.
The greatest compliment that I can pay the Zanders is that I have read and re-read the book many times, and practice it every day. I can't claim to be successful, but in the attempt have created waves that continue to open up possibilities I would not have considered possible before I read this book.
I highly recommend The Art of Possibility to anybody seriously seeking to release their full potential from the control of our human conditioning.

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A "must read" if you believe in change

I purchased my first copy of "The Art of Possibility" after attending a Boston Philharmonic concert. After the concert, the authors were promoting their book. At one point, while I was uncertain, they offered to buy it for me and told me how important reading the book would be. Well, I am writing to tell you that that it has had a profound effect on me and I am thankful for their persistence. I have already purchased more than 10 copies for friends and business associates. I am thankful to the Zander's for sharing their stories with their readers. It is a timeless book that touches the very essence of being a human being and how to see things in a new light. I look forward to reading their next book!

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A "must read" if you believe in change

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