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The Tools

By: Phil Stutz, Barry Michels
Narrated by: Phil Stutz, Barry Michels
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With five unique tools that take only three seconds each to use, you, too, can achieve a lifetime of fulfilment.

Can you imagine what your life would be like if you could tap into a new source of power - one that has been inside you all along - to solve your own problems and become the master of your life? The Tools is an extraordinary psychological model based on the proven methods of Hollywood's greatest psychotherapists.

Phil Stutz and Barry Michels have over 60 years of psychotherapeutic experience between them. Together they have helped their A-list clients work through whatever has held them back - be it insecurity, trauma, anger, lack of willpower, negativity or avoidance - and achieve their greatest work and find a deep level of fulfilment.

Now, at last, the acclaimed clinicians are sharing their methods in this eye-opening and empowering book. Introducing their five simple techniques - namely, The Reversal of Desire, Active Love, Inner Authority, The Grateful Flow and Jeopardy - the authors clearly explain what they are and how and when to use them. Astonishingly effective and beautifully simple (once you've learned a tool it takes only three to five seconds to use it), this book will give you everything you need to propel yourself forward to achieve your ambitions and be who you were born to be.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2012 Phil Stutz and Barry Michels (P)2012 Penguin Audio
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Critic Reviews

"Barry Michels and Phil Stutz are profoundly talented guides to the inner workings of the psyche. The Tools is breakthrough material that ignites your own capacity to transform your life." (Marianne Williamson)

"Hollywood's 'open secret'" (The New Yorker)

"The clear, user-friendly approach plus a belief that ‘the power of higher forces is absolutely real’ is a winning combination. Here is the rare self-help book that doesn’t end with the self." (Publishers Weekly)

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Just fabulous

It’s a great book everyone!
Have just finished but will hear it again and maybe again!

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This is it!!!

Just hearing these two dedicated creators who decided to help anyone who would believe and try to make a difference to themselves and inadvertently the world.

Jedi training from the man who trained Yoda himself. Thank you Dr.

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Life changer

Life changing book with simple yet powerful tools to totally transform your life. Good narration too

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Tools that work

I’ve been practice these tools for some time now. This was a great book. Easy To listen to and the tools are really explained well.
Both of the authors are easy to listen too.
A great listen and highly recommended.

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100% worth your time

An inspiring and practical read. I am spurred into action. it was passionately performed. I admire the authors for taking the steps to help all.

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Essential reading

This has the potential to be a life changing book. Simple practices. But lays it down that you need to do the work to get the results and it’s not a magic bullet quick fix.

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One of the most important books I have ever read

the tools presented in this book are easy to follow and have worked for me. there is less mysticism in this book and it emphasizes practicality by providing simple methods to change your thinking. give this a go and liste with an open mins. highly recommended.

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Excellent

Really found this book really useful. It has actual tools to use in day to day life.

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Some work and some don't

Like many books, some work for you and others don't.

This didn't work!

I found the religious undertone remove any credibility I had for the authors.

The person who referred the book warned me after I ordered it!

There was no research and I gave up hearing repeated messages about 'using the tools' without any guidance about the tools!

I hope to gain my credit back.

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Wasn’t for me

Didn’t like this one and didn’t finish it. Not sure why but didnt resonate with me.

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