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1. This is the best book I've read in over a year! The author is a skilled writer with a powerful, useful message. She teaches complex ideas in plain language and is easy to understand. One of the "ah-ha!" moments for me was how she helped me see that my fear of understanding finance and investments was because I didn't want to become a cause of human suffering just to make enough to retire comfortably, and that investments in stocks and bonds have traditionally caused companies to focus only on profits (at any cost). She gave me a way to invest with a conscience, and to live my values. I am very grateful, and wholeheartedly recommend this book.

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5 comments about Managing Thought: How Do Your Thoughts Rule Your World?.

1. I absolutely *loved* reading Managing Thought.
   
   I saw Mary speak about 3 years ago and her message was very powerful. I was so excited to read this book because it expands what I learned in the workshop. The book presents a step-by-step process of how to manage our thoughts in ways that lead to success.
   
   What I liked the most was how she demonstrated managing thought by paying attention to the words that we use in our daily lives. I like how Mary is focused on creating results right now, in this moment, instead of `someday'. She gave me tools and techniques that make everything I am reading applicable to my day today. I've used many practices the book explains and have found significant changes everywhere in my business and life.
   
   It's definitely a book I'll refer to for years to come. Thank you Mary, this book is simply fabulous. I hope that everyone at my office reads this so that we can all use these tools with each other.



2. I was the Recording Engineer for the Audio Book version of this, and I can tell you from my experience with Mary in the studio that she lives by this stuff. She is passionate because she sees great progress in her own life as a result of her commitment to self-awareness.
   
   This book is primarily geared toward executives, but even as a young adult I found its content applicable to anyone who truly wants to better themselves from the inside out.



3. Many of you know Mary, as she has spoken to a number of groups. I have a special affection for Mary, as her approach and process helped me through a difficult time (as did Mary, on a friendship level).
   
   I recently eased past my 70th birthday, and my uninvited traveling companion was prostate cancer. For many men, having a doctor tell you that you have cancer is our introduction to mortality. There are a lot of thoughts that can quickly expand to fill the space created by the word "cancer."
   
   Interesting how fate intercedes. As I was prepping for a difficult treatment, I met Mary. I heard her presentation, and we talked. And an Old Guy learned a new trick. Instead of just thinking, I thought about how I wanted to think about a fight that really mattered. And yes, I was one of those old-timers who thought this "mind-stuff" was a bit hokey. No longer! And I'm still here, writing this... :o)
   
   So...I have had Mary's new book, "Managing Thought," for a few weeks, have done my "first read" (my step 1, followed by a more serious pawing when a book is interesting -- it is!). And I had a few reactions both for friends and the community of business executives I serve:
   
   * First, the book captures -- and adds to -- Mary's message, which is: how we feel is preceded by a thought (or thoughts), and we can develop the ability to control what and how we think.
   
   * Second, Mary's approach helps put (thinking) energy where it will get us the greatest positive return. We talk about spending time and energy where it will have the most impact -- why not the same for our own thinking (and then, actions)?
   
   * Finally, many around us are facing tougher times. I've been there, as a CEO. What they think about, how they think about it, and where they put their energy will (likely) be crucial.
   
   Many good books on the business side and on how to deal with stress will be recommended, as we deal with the effects of the economy and a changing landscape. Here is one on the "thinking" side -- where we ALL start! I recommend it.



4. From a personal perspective, this book identified the importance of my thoughts and how they actually ruled my relationships (personal and professional). It empowered me to make positive changes (in simple ways) that made a big difference. This book contains best practicies and is definitely a keeper, a source I can use throughout my life in almost any situation. It made me look within to change (where necessary) the end result of my interactions. Thank you digging deep to uncover the real real truth of how our thoughts and how we manage our thoughts results in the outcomes in our lives.



5. Mary Lore's book Managing Thought, has been instrumental in working through some very difficult situations both professionally and personally recently. Previously I would have approached a situation in a very linear manner, pursuing the results I want and correcting along the way to preserve the relationship, the outcome was routinely poor with damage to the relationship and the results were not what they could have been.
   I recently had a business experience with a customer we had been trying to satisfy unsuccesfully for two years to complete a his project. We traveled to meet him, worked on his issues and intended to separate by leaving him a check for a significant sum of money and a cessation letter from our attorney. We worked hard to resolve as many issues on site as possible, but we still faced a legal termination of the relationship.
   
   Managing Thought provided me with tools I used to resolve nearly all of our outstanding issues and bring about resolution 'without attorneys' for a 10th of our proposed settlement costs. What Mary's book taught me is the concept of creating separation between the negative thoughts coming out of your brain and the reality that those thoughts are different from who you are, what you want to present and what you want to accomplish! This was an epiphany to me. Adding that element of control and not reacting to situations with the thoughts presented by my brain helped me enormously. The discipline of treating negative thoughts as merely input 'and not always constructive' to the situation really opened my eyes. I am genuinely grateful to Mary and her wonderful book!

5 comments about The All-Star Sales Book: Get in the Game, Boost Your Numbers, and Earn the Big Bucks.

1. Working in the direct sales industry one can really use a great tool to get re-motivated....this is the tool. Not only does it cover tools for work, but in the home front as well. I would recommend this book to anyone!



2. Although I am not a sales professional, I believe everybody's selling something whether it's to our family members or business associates and "The All-Star Sales Book" will sell you on believing in yourself again. I highly recommend this book for Billy Cox gives you the strategies and techniques to getting and keeping the "winning edge" in life, business, and sales. His book is full of ideas on how to develop and maintain a burning desire to win at the highest levels and to continue raising your personal bar. Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of goal setting, decision making, and taking action and initiative so that you stretch yourself to perform at an All-Star level and get results.



3. Billy Cox has really put it all together in an easy to read & understand, step by step guide on how to succeed in business and life. My husband and I own a succesful sales company and we have made this book mandatory reading for all of our employees. This book along with Billy's goal setting workbook "The Dream Book" has improved our business and our personal lives dramatically. I will echo what others have said and encourage you to pick up enough of these books for your entire oranization or team.



4. Being stuck in mediocrity is quite possibly the worst place a salesman can be, claims "The All-Star Sales Book: Get In the Game, Boost Your Numbers, and Earn the Big Bucks". Selling just enough to get by makes one comfortable, and lacking aspiration - where one who is doing miserably will be motivated to do everything they can to recover and make the most of themselves- to dream of what they want and that drives them. "The All-Star Sales Book: Get In the Game, Boost Your Numbers, and Earn the Big Bucks" hopes to inspire sales people to become more that they can ever hope to be through stories, analogies, anecdotes and more. "The All-Star Sales Book: Get In the Game, Boost Your Numbers, and Earn the Big Bucks" is highly recommended to business people everywhere who need that little kick to get them rolling in life and for community library business collections.



5. One of the best parts of working at Sales Gravy is all of the books that come my way from authors and publishers who want us to give them a review. Every once in a while I get a book that makes a real impact on my life. Most recently it was The All Star Sales Book by Billy Cox. Quite frankly, this book came to me at the right place, at the right time. I was having one of those weeks where everything was going wrong. Set back upon setback had sapped my energy and ruined my optimism. After one final kick in the pants, I threw my hands in the air and shouted out loud, "what else can possible go wrong." I had a serious case of "stinkin-thinkin."
   
   Disgusted, I started sorting through the pile of mail my assistant had placed on my desk. The first package I opened contained Billy Cox's, All-Star Sales Book. I turned to the first page and started reading. Almost immediately my mood began to improve. Cox's inspirational and motivational message broke through my bad attitude and began to lift me up. In one passage Cox writes, "I've always heard that when life knocks you down you need to land on your back because if you can look up, you can get up." Just the message I needed to hear at the moment.
   
   Throughout the book Cox delivers the message that in sales and life there are no time-outs, no overtimes, and you only get one chance to play. Through his inspiring stories, easy to understand analogies, and humor, Cox delivers a guaranteed road map to success. In the book he provides practical, and easy-to-implement advice that is both relevant and critical for succeeding in today's sales environment. These tried and true methods are central to every successful sales career and I applaud Cox for delivering these key lessons, anew, in a fresh and engaging style that makes it fun to learn and inspires action.
   
   Jeb Blount,author of PowerPrinciples: Do You Have The Winning Edge?

3 comments about Stop Debt Collectors.

1. This is an excellent book! It takes you through the in's and out's of the credit and debt collection laws and makes everything simple. How to handle debt collectors, your legal rights, and even sample letters! This really has it all! If the debt collectors want a war, blind side them with your legal rights!!!



2. This book is the best and most thorough I have read on Debt Collection. The sample letters are helpful and most of all it lets me know the info I have been missing on how to handle debt collection. Knowing I have rights is what makes this book better than the rest. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with debt collection. Couldn't give it a higher rating! A++



3. "Stop Debt Collectors" is a comprehensive, practical set of instructions on how to deal with debt collectors. This is a valuable book for anyone who is being hounded by collection agencies.
   
   It's stressful enough being in a financial bind, without the additional worries caused by debt collectors, some of whom use a variety of questionable tactics to add to the emotional toll of a debtor. If you find yourself in this situation, you would undoubtedly benefit from what this book can teach you: exactly what debt collectors can and can't do, and what you should do if a debt collector violates your rights.
   
   The book offers concise advice on your debt collection rights, how to respond to debt collectors, getting negative information removed from your credit report, and many other important matters.
   
   As the economy grows worse there will surely be a growing need for good advice like that contained in this book.

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1. Henry Weingarten's Investing By The Stars: Using Astrology In The Financial Markets show how to use astrology to make better investing and market trading decisions; how to buy and sell stocks based on astrological positions; how to utilize astrology to predict market timing, market psychology, and market-affecting geopolitical events; and how to integrate astrology into conventional market analysis. Investing By The Stars is a unique and recommended complement to metaphysical, astrological, and financial investment strategy reference collections.

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