{"product_id":"focus-on-the-good-stuff-the-power-of-appreciation-hardback-9780787988791","title":"Focus on the Good Stuff; The Power of Appreciation (Hardback) 9780787988791","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFocus on the Good Stuff\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Power of Appreciation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mike Robbins brilliantly teaches us how to bring more appreciation and gratitude into our lives, our relationships, and our world. His new voice and fresh perspective are powerful. I highly recommend this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Marianne Williamson, author of \u003ci\u003eA Return to Love\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Mike Robbins is a role model of love and gratitude. His message of appreciation comes from his heart and there is no one better to teach these important lessons!\"\u003cbr\u003e —Rich Dutra-St. John MA, MFT, Co-Founder of Challenge Day and co-author of \u003ci\u003eBe the Hero - You've Been Waiting For\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mike Robbins’ message of appreciation is powerful. He writes and speaks directly from his heart in a way that makes a real difference. This is a truly transformational book that will change lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Lee Glickstein, author of \u003ci\u003eBe Heard Now!\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of Speaking Circles International\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mike Robbins has an amazing ability to inspire people through his passionate, authentic, and open-hearted approach to appreciation. This book will have a positive impact on your life.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Rich Fettke, author of \u003ci\u003eExtreme Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mike Robbins reminds us to focus on the very best aspects of ourselves and those around us. Written in his compelling and compassionate voice, this book is much-needed consciousness raising for people who want successful relationships and fulfilling lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Susan Page, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Talking Is Not Enough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Focus on the Good Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable book. Appreciation, as Mike Robbins teaches, can transform your life and help you attract what you truly want.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Christopher Andersonn, author of \u003ci\u003eWill You Still Love Me if I Don't Win?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMike Robbins (Author), Richard Carlson (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787988791, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 14 September 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.1 x 14.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWritten by a former professional baseball player whose career was ended with an injury to his pitching arm in the middle of his third season, \u003ci\u003eFocus on the Good Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with passion, authenticity, and humor. Author Mike Robbins offers a step-by-step program with exercises for overcoming negative influence and obstacles, creating a truly grateful approach to life, and establishing an environment that can support success and peace of mind.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by\u003ci\u003e Richard Carlson\u003c\/i\u003e vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Our Obsession with Bad Stuff 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What’s Wrong out There? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 What’s Wrong with Me? 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two The Five Principles of Appreciation 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Principle 1: Be Grateful 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Principle 2: Choose Positive Thoughts and Feelings 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Principle 3: Use Positive Words 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Principle 4: Acknowledge Others 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Principle 5: Appreciate Yourself 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Appreciation in Action 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 It’s Not What We Know, but What We Do That Matters 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 211\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52470029484312,"sku":"9780787988791","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787988791_8936.jpg?v=1785628880","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/focus-on-the-good-stuff-the-power-of-appreciation-hardback-9780787988791","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}