The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life

  Author:    John Assaraf, Murray Smith
  ISBN:    1416561994
  Sales Rank:    1004
  Published:    2008-05-20
  Publisher:    Atria
  # Pages:    320
  Binding:    Hardcover
  Avg. Rating:    5.0 based on 54 reviews
  Used Offers:    12 from $13.75
  Amazon Price:    $17.13
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08-26-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The law of Attraction!
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Yet another book on the Law of Attraction and how to apply it. I like this authors approach, different and fascinating. I have read many books on the Law of Attraction and my favorite, Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook explains this universal law, gives you an interactive workbook and just does it all.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-03 01:02:32 EST)
08-22-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The Answer
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One day I was bouncing around the internet and researching as usual and I can't even remember what I was looking for now because once I stumbled onto "The Answer" I ordered it from Amazon. The day it arrived I read it halfway through before putting it down for the first time to break for sleep. After reading it through one time and going back through it again with a highlighter all my pages were yellow. There is so much knowledge and wisdom in between those 2 covers I was absolutely amazed. I have never looked back and I am creating my future everyday now. My life has never been the same since and I am very grateful for this awakening.

Here's to an extraordinary future of success and happiness everyone ...
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-27 01:04:51 EST)
08-16-08 1 0\1
(Hide Review...)  Disappointing at Best
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It would take significant editing to get this book up to mediocre. Poorly organized, speciously reasoned and over-promised.

Like another reviewer, I read a lot of self-help books and have written one (Living an Extraordinary Life--available here on Amazon)that has been well received by people who have actually read it.

Am I the only "growth groupie" who is increasingly suspicious of any book or seminar promoted by the Jack Canfield/Jay Abraham/Bob Proctor crowd?

And didn't some very talented personal development gurus release a wonderful DVD last year titled ..... The Answer? http://www.gettheanswer.org/moviepreview.html

Perhaps obviously, I've got integrity issues with this book in addition to it being a lousy read.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-22 10:37:42 EST)
08-16-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Great Book!
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I read this book right after "The Secret" because I heard that it was the book I need to take actions and more focused on the business/money aspect of life. The book is easy to read and very informative. The scientific part is long, but fascinating. Ultimately this was a great book to jump start my thinking and learn about basic, but crutial, business systems/methods.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-22 10:37:42 EST)
08-16-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  IMPRESSIVE!!!
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Phenomenal!!!

"The Answer, Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, & Live an Extraordinary Life' by John Assaraf & Murray Smith is an impressive book about money, success, & happiness, written by a featured teacher of 'The Secret' along with his co-author who has created multi-million dollar companies.

This book answers many important questions that you may have about creating a successful business, especially the question of paramount importance 'how am I going to make money in my business?'

Step-by-step,clear, easy to follow instructions.

Another book I recommend is a fantastic New Age Novel I've recently discovered, called "Nexus" by Deborah Morrison & Arvind Singh,

Nexus: A Neo Novel
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-22 10:37:42 EST)
08-04-08 5 2\3
(Hide Review...)  Amazing Book!!!
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This book is all you need to understand the law of attraction and how to use it to get every thing you want in life...including your dream business.
It will explain you, with real facts, why your brain works the way it does and why is it so powerful that can make a reality all that you can visualize in you mind.
In simply words... "BUY IT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!"
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-17 10:41:43 EST)
08-03-08 5 1\1
(Hide Review...)  Life Changing Book- A must read and a Must practice
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Most of us have seen the Movie The Secret and similar stuff. This book gives you directions about your brian on how to change your thinking that will change your life. For years meditation was looked upon like only wierd people do it, I started to meditate using Holosyc and my life has improved, my health, my thoughts. This is an inceredible book that will have you do the exercises that will bring out amazing thoughts, thoughts lead to Action!! So read it and read it again and again.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-04 01:17:02 EST)
08-03-08 1 0\1
(Hide Review...)  Garbage
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Ive never read such drivel. Dont waste your money. I bet all those 5 star reviewers are publishers friends. Seems to be a growing trend. Dont buy based on reviews here.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-04 01:17:02 EST)
08-03-08 5 1\1
(Hide Review...)  Life Changing Book- A must read and a Must practice
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Most of us have seen the Movie The Secret and similar stuff. This book gives you directions about your brian on how to change your thinking that will change your life. For years meditation was looked upon like only wierd people do it, I started to meditate using Holosyc and my life has improved, my health, my thoughts. This is an inceredible book that will have you do the exercises that will bring out amazing thoughts, thoughts lead to Action!! So read it and read it again and again.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-17 10:41:43 EST)
08-03-08 1 7\12
(Hide Review...)  Garbage
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Ive never read such drivel. Dont waste your money. I bet all those 5 star reviewers are publishers friends. Seems to be a growing trend. Dont buy based on reviews here.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-17 10:41:43 EST)
08-03-08 5 1\1
(Hide Review...)  If you value excellence in businesss then this is a great read
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"This book will change the way you look at business and life forever. The Answer is red hot and strikes at the heart of creating true and lasting business success. The true genius of this book is it's universal relevance and common sense approach to enhancing all areas of business and life. It's an enlightened read!" Ken D. Foster, author

- Ask and You Will Succeed: 1001 Ordinary Questions to Create Extraordinary Results (Ask and You Will Succeed)
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07-29-08 4 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Initially slow though becomes impressive.
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This book spells out in incredible detail the processes of the mind and how it effects the results of our current life as we know it. I must commend them on the thorough explanation, though felt it could be summarised in a chapter. If it was purely about the mind then so be it, however I did struggle to get through this part, a little brainy so to speak. From there the wisdom John and Murray inpart on the virtues of setting up a successful business, along with amazing scenarios to demonstrate how to do it, is priceless. Clearly one of the most powerful business building books I have ever read. Jason McDonald www.hwwaustralia.com.au
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-04 00:53:57 EST)
07-24-08 5 2\2
(Hide Review...)  The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life
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The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life A well balanced and crafted book. I have read books now by most the participants of the Secret and I believe that this one is the best. I say this becasue it carries you all the way through without dropping you. It is clear practical and spiritual but not in a flaky way. Buy and enjoy, it has the ingredients to 'do what it says on the tin'. Good information from and by guys who have succeeded and continue to succceed.

Dublin Ireland
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07-23-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  An Epic Once in a Lifetime Read!
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This is a phenomenal once-in-a lifetime read that will positively impact your life's trajectory, lending you the tools, resources, and tips you need to become a mega-successful entrepreneur.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-04 00:53:57 EST)
07-21-08 5 2\2
(Hide Review...)  There is power behind this book!
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Before I get into discussing this book I would like to tell a bit of a personal story relating to this book. It is a story that hopefully might even make the book even more interesting to prospective readers. To relate this story to you will make my review a good bit longer than normal, but please bear with me because this story really does have to do with what's in this book...

Last year I watched the international phenomenon, The Secret, which has swept the globe with its message: "Everything that you have, make or do happens because of your thoughts. Everything that happens to you, whether you wanted it to happen or not, was attracted to you by your subconscious mind. This is known as the Law of Attraction. If you want to have a better life, use the Law of Attraction to your benefit."

What The Secret was putting out there was that we are responsible for our own conditions but we need to align what we want in life with our subconscious before we can truly change.

I took this in as positive thinking, as a "philosophy", so to speak but I decided to give the Law of Attraction a try. But after putting a small amount of effort into its practice by trying to manifest some small things - a second trip to Egypt in the same year, an interview in a newspaper, etc., I found the Law of Attraction to be rather true in my life. Thus with no more guidance than the information in that film I started experimenting with one of my businesses last year, a business that hadn't been faring too well in the recent past. To my joy this business turned around and doubled in size within ten months. I then used the same principles to find my sweetheart and in a matter of weeks I found a wonderful girl, just as I had imagined her to be even before I knew her. And after that I turned my attention to a second business I had in December of 2007 and now it is double the size that it was when I started using these principles.

In the course of all of this I moved to Bangkok, Thailand, from Saigon, Vietnam. In Bangkok I have met many new and very interesting people. One day I was called out of the blue by a friend I hadn't seen in a while. She asked me to come to a showing of The Secret which was being held by a Belgian man named Guy, who was interested in the Law of Attraction. I dropped everything I was doing that Sunday and came to the showing. I came not so much to see the movie again, although that was a side benefit, but I really was interested to meet people who were using these principles in their lives so that I could compare notes and see how this was working in their lives. I was there to offer my experiences and to gain from others. Guy and I with another Belgian, Chris, formed our own monthly meeting group.

But something had always bothered me about The Secret: It wasn't enough. I felt like the information in The Secret was more of an advertisement than a practical way of doing things. I decided to focus on finding a guide, a teacher who could take me further into the nitty gritty of how we should use these principles to improve our lives on a day-to-day basis. I decided to "intend" a teacher to come into my life - a teacher who could show me both a much deeper understanding of what I was doing as well as how to use these principles in a practical way.

Two days after I made the intention of finding my teacher came the e-mail from Norm Goldman of BookPleasures.com. The public relations firm representing John Assaraf and Murray Smith was requesting a review of their new book, The Answer.

Recognizing John Assaraf's name from The Secret immediately, I jumped at the chance to review this book.

Coincidence? Stay with me. My story about this book doesn't end there.

I remembered John Assaraf's name especially for two reasons: First, one of the most poignant scenes in The Secret is when his six year old son finds a five year old vision board in a corrugated moving carton. In explaining to his son the purpose of this vision board John realized that the perfect home he'd wished for five years earlier was exactly the home he was living in at that time! (This amazing and thought provoking story is well covered in both the film and book versions of The Secret as well as in John's book The Answer, so I won't go into great detail about the matter).

The second reason I remembered John Assaraf's name is because it reminded me of a friend who I was trying to reach and had decided some time ago to find out about. At university I had a friend named Marc Assaraf. So the day the advance reading copy of The Answer arrived in my office in Bangkok I checked John and Murray's website for their One Coach business and I e-mailed John asking him whether he would be interested in helping me with any questions I had about the book (he responded that he would). But at the end of the e-mail I asked whether, just by chance, he had ever heard of someone named Marc Assaraf. It turned out that Marc Assaraf was John's own brother!

From my point of view, I could take this situation for a very, very wild coincidence, or I could take it that my receiving John's and Murray's book was a convergence of two intentions that I had clearly stated and wanted the manifestation of. Both answer could not be true.

To make matters even more "coincidental", the very day that I finished reading The Answer I received an e-mail from Chet Holmes inviting me to a conference call with none other than John Assaraf. I opened this e-mail less than one hour after finishing the last page of this amazing book!

Needless to say, this was a conference call that I participated in and gained much from.

The Answer is a well written book that explains exactly how such a "coincidence" occurs. At least in the first half of the book it does.

In the first chapters John Assaraf explains scientifically how your mind and mine are connected to the world through our subconscious and how we can change the poor results we have been getting, whether it be relationships, financial, professional, etc. I really have to admit that when I first opened the book I felt a bit strange reading all about the science behind this. What I was looking for was the quick, practical tips that would help me to better use the principles of the Law of Attraction. (John Assaraf prefers to use "Law of Resonance"). By the middle of the book all of John's painstaking research that he shared made sense - John put all of his findings in so that we'd know exactly the whys of the how to make the changes in our lives. Don't get me wrong, I was not saying that the first part of the book was not interesting. Just the contrary, it was extremely interesting. I didn't see its necessity until later in the book when it all came together and then it all came clear.

John's long-time friend and business partner Murray Smith took the latter part of the book where he gave advice on how to determine where you might be in your business and where you want to go (some of this was covered in John's section of the book, though the two authors were coming from slightly different angles). Murray then gave some excellent tools for both entrepreneurs as well as people who worked for others to be able to use in order to turn their businesses around and to guide the reader on how reach their goals. Both Murray Smith and John Assaraf gave many examples of how their clients had discovered where they had been going wrong and turned their businesses and organizations around. There are also plenty of practical resources in this book for the reader to use immediately.

Trust me. If you want to enrich your life or change something in your business in any meaningful way then read this book. Devour it. Digest it. Once you have read The Answer of course you can draw your own conclusions on what these guys are saying. But I am willing to bet that if you follow their advice you will feel like magic has come into the way you do things. Planning becomes fun and effortless. You will see doors opening for you that before were not just only closed - some of the doors weren't even there! Take it from me: You have nothing to lose and so much to gain by using Murray's and John's advice. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how to get more out of their life.
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07-19-08 4 0\2
(Hide Review...)  Do yourself a favor
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This is not only a very good read, it is also a excellent source of helpful guidance. A modern day combination of The Power of Positive Thinking, and so many other self help books of the past, this one adds a few new wrinkles that will make the purchase price a mere pitance when compared to the benefits derived from reading this book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-24 01:14:45 EST)
07-16-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life
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I have been in the personal development field for over forty years. This is THE best book I have ever read in the field. It is life-transforming.The authors guide us with clear information and tools that anyone can use to guarantee success.
It's an instant classic on the level of Think and Grow Rich, the all-time best-selling self-help book.

Bruce Tredinnick
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-19 10:20:10 EST)
07-14-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Love this book.
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I love this book. I'm planning on buying a copy for both of my sons.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-16 11:20:53 EST)
07-13-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  This book is INCREDIBLE!
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As a business owner and a student of success literature, I make this book a must read! There are certain books every person must read, such as "Think and Grow Rich." This book helps explain the science behind the principles taught by Napoleon Hill in "Think and Grow Rich."

And this book is not limited to just business owners. Everyone should learn, know, internalize, and use this information in your life. This material will help you be more and do more then you ever thought possible. Because when you learn that your thoughts create your reality, you will begin to change your thoughts!

If you haven't read Think and Grow Rich, get it and read it! Then, watch The Secret (Extended Edition). These other 2 resources and this book will pull everything together. You will be unstoppable!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-16 11:20:53 EST)
07-12-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The Answer Grow Any Business
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It is a good and interesting book for all to read,especially this day and age.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-15 02:21:37 EST)
07-11-08 5 0\1
(Hide Review...)  A Masterpiece about the laws of the Mind
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If you want to know more about your subc.I heartily recommend these CDs

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
The Master Key System
Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World
The Science of Getting Rich
The Science of Mind
Think and Grow Rich: Original Version
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-14 00:21:43 EST)
07-10-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The Answer
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Having heard John speak, I expected The Answer to be a great read with much wisdom. I was not disappointed. Although very business orientated(as the full title suggests), The Answer is right up there and possibly surpasses Think And Grow Rich. This is a "must read" for anyone contemplating going into business, in business today, or wishing to enhance their career prospects through helping the company they work for expand. Obviously much of the information can be adapted to other areas of one's life.
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07-08-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  If you could only read one book this year...
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...I would recommend it be this book. I personally try to read at least one book per month if time permits, but if I had to choose between the 3 other books that I already read this year, I would choose this one in a heartbeat.

The methods are so simple yet so effective. It was a real eye opener for me and I am already taking steps to move forward in my career, my finances, my relationships and my business. I now know that I can acheive anything in all these areas.

I have read many books over the past 10 years on personal development, business, real estate, management, etc... always looking for that key that would unlock the door to a better future for me and without a doubt, I would have to say that this book truly is "The Answer" I've been looking for. An absolute must-read!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-11 12:31:47 EST)
07-08-08 5 1\1
(Hide Review...)  the Answer
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this book gives you exact details on how to go about starting and keeping a business going. It is excellent. I have even used a lot of the ideas in my regular living.I have been really impressed. Thank you for writing this book. It is great.
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07-07-08 4 1\1
(Hide Review...)  The answer
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Enlightening and excellent book. Would recommend the book to my friends. I did enjoy reading the way author has explained in the book. Definitely a book worth reading
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07-04-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Continuation of The Secret!
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Yes, the Law of Attraction lives on and the author does a great follow up of The Secret and other books on this topic. I have to tell you there are many out there and this is such easy reading. However, would like to recommend my favorite because not only does it give information, but shows you how through exercises and a journal to record your transformation,Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook. A must read too.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-07 07:56:28 EST)
07-04-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Impressive!
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I have read other books about how to run a business, etc., but I loved the way this one blends the law of attraction with running a business. This one will be by my side for a long time, unlike all the others that I turned around and sold on an auction site to get some of my money back. There is a lot of great information in this book to help you build the business and life of your dreams!
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07-04-08 1 5\10
(Hide Review...)  Rubbish
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After the big build up and glowing reviews I expected something amazing. Starts off with pseudo science mumbo jumbo consisting of a Star Wars "use the force" theme - a very long stretch from Quantum Physics theory to how you can change your future. Moves through some physcology on how to change your self view and see yourself as a "winner". It then goes on to more realistic, but fairly basic, market segmentation advice for targetting your customer base with a continuous plug for their consultancy company throughout. All in all, yet another book written by a couple of guys who cant quite believe they just happened to win life's lottery and therefore have to try and retrofit some clever strategy/methedology to what they have achieved instead of realizing that 95% of it was being in the right place at the right time - "if you just wish for it and work hard enough you will get your dream life" - use it but dont expect it's a guarantee to get the winning ticket and dont believe the hype. Expect the Donny Deutsch genre of "just go out there and max out your credit cards/debt to achieve your dream business" - they never interview the 85% of people who crash and burn.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-07 07:56:28 EST)
07-04-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The Answer should be required reading at the Harvard School of Business
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The book is truly a primer, blue print for any one starting a business or wanting to excel in the life and in business.
The Harvard School of Business should make this book required reading and study.
I enjoyed reading the two different writing and business styles of both authors. Usually when people co-author a book, the reader does not feel the personality of both authors. This book is unique in that respect, and that makes the book even more interesting.
I gleened so much from the rereading of this book, but by far Chapter 15 was the crowning glory for me. This chapter summarized the mindset of a business person THINKING BIG.
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07-01-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Great Information
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This book has a great deal of interesting information. I really enjoyed the chapter "The Universe Inside Your Brain." I am also a student of the original Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill, however it sometimes frustrates me with how outdated some of the belief systems are. If you want a book that is fresh, full of interesting things about how your brain works, as well as easy to follow---I highly suggest you read this book.
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07-01-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The answer is phenomenal!
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I just finished the book last week while on vacation and I strongly feel that the information that it provided will help me to grow my business and to get to the "next level". John and Murray are inspirational in both their business and personal lives.

This book, like The Secret itself, requires action and commitment on the part of the reader to achieve the full benefits that is has to offer.
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06-30-08 4 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Great book for programing business success
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I really liked the book. It is packed full of great techniques to really 'program' yourself for success. I've heard of these techniques before (and used many) but this book puts all the ideas into one step by step system. And many more new ideas in this book. It gets a little 'technical' at the begining but once you get through that, it is an easy read.
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06-30-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Great book
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This book was worth both the money and time spent. I found it both thought provoking and practical.
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06-29-08 5 1\1
(Hide Review...)  The Best "How To Grow Your Business" Book in 20 Years!
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This book is worth its weight in pure gold for any business owner. I've taught "The Secret" and more for 25 years. I've never heard anyone give the step-by-step instructions for refining who your customer is and how you convey your uniqueness like this book does. It is a classic. It requires work...but every step is genius.
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06-29-08 4 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Very Worth-While Read/Study
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The SecretThe Secret [UNABRIDGED CD] (Audiobook)The Secret (Extended Edition)Having It All: Achieving Your Lifes Goals and Dreams
I am a huge fan of John Assaraf from reading his previous book "Having It All", reading & re-reading his contributions to "The Secret" plus having heard him speaking live at business seminars.

John is one smart business person with a very kind heart, and he has success experience to back it all up. "The Answer" is not an easy read. You have to be committed to improving your mindset AND Life. If you are open-minded to the recent reasearch of Quantum Physics, then I highly recommend that you commit to buying AND studying "The Answer" - not once, but over and over again. This information can change your life - if you let it.
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06-27-08 5 1\1
(Hide Review...)  one of the best business books - ever.
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I haven't even finished this book yet and need to write this review. This book is a wonderful combination of smart business savvy mixed with concepts from 'The Secret and other similar works. I have n ever read a book directed toward the business community that combined both direct advice with a touch of the esoteric, and it is quite refreshing!! Be a little open minded and pick this one up!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-30 00:20:44 EST)
06-25-08 5 0\1
(Hide Review...)  This is absolutely the book that will make you wealthy!
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If you want wealth and success read THE ANSWER...

With 40+ years of business experience including wins and losses in the millions I am amazed at what John Assaraf and Murray Smith are doing. Every book, every teleconference, every word rings true to the direct and fast results a business must have to survive and succeed. Most importantly, even with my huge amount of experience they still teach me something every time I read, speak or take action with their work.

If you miss reading `The Answer' you will have missed one of the most important (business) books since the Bible... if not the most important one!

Smiles and best wishes to all,
J William (Bill) Moore
CEO, aSmilingWorld(tm)
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-26 19:28:51 EST)
06-22-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Live Your Passion
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This book is an excellent rendition on how to
make the transition to doing what comes naturally.
The author encourages us to live our passion,
create goals, monitor them, plant seeds and watch
the result mature into a highly desired career.

According to the author, we should match wants with
potential solutions. An idea has an initial
gestation period, action, internalization of goals
and neural reconditioning. The neural reconditioning
focuses on what you want to achieve.

The brain has a left sphere which governs the
analytical. i.e. words, sequences, numbers
The right sphere is responsible for conceptualization,
pictures, music and imagination.

Theoretically, relativity is the description of
how the world works and the energy centers
inherent in constituent processes. Galileo helped
to revolutionize science by postulating that the
earth was not the center of the universe.

Overall, the book will help us to think conceptually.
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06-20-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  The Power of Thought- The Secret
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A great book on using the Law of Attraction to grow business and wealth. Very much like The Secret: using your power of thought to get what you want in any aspect of your life. Another good action tool on the law of Attraction isLiving The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-23 00:48:32 EST)
06-19-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  If you want to grow your business, read this book
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Thank you John and Murray,

I was in the middle of 4 or 5 other books when I got yours. But after reading the first 30 pages I ignored the others and finished yours in just two days, reading a few pages while I ate meals, before going to sleep, and any other time I could spare a few minutes.

Some people might think they already know something about the Law of Attraction, neuroplasticity, and how to run a small business ... so why read another book. Well, I know a lot about those topics, but I never had connected all of the information and theories the brilliant way you did in your book. Even more importantly, I never realized how to apply all the theories in the practical way you spell out in great detail. I'm doing some of the exercises right now.

The word "breakthrough" is frequently used indiscriminately. It is the perfect word for what you've packed into 300 short pages.

Thanks so much for The Answer. I loved it!

Morty Lefkoe
President and co-founder, Lefkoe Institute
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-23 00:48:32 EST)
06-18-08 5 1\1
(Hide Review...)  Great Book
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This book has similar themes as the book and DVD "The Secret", only this is titled "The Answer" and is more specifically geared toward business.

Fundamentally this book is a more powerful tool and reference than The Secret, due to the fact that it combines practicality with the 'laws of attraction' principle.

Training you mind, the way you think and your thought patterns and habits, is vital to success in any endeavour. The Answer provides the answers to achieving this effectively and permanently embedded this message into your psyche.

A must read for anyone in business (or planning to be in business), and a very helpful reference tool for life in general.

Real Life Dramas - Volume One

Darren G. Burton
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-20 00:04:06 EST)
06-09-08 5 18\18
(Hide Review...)  An inspiring balance of theoretical and practical
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As a small-business owner, I was drawn to the title of this book like metal to a magnet. The Answer! The subhead reads: Grow any business, achieve financial freedom, and live an extraordinary life. That's quite a promise. I give this book five stars because of how it delivers on that promise; with a blending of philosophy on how to think more successfully with practical approaches on how to implement that success. It's not just theory, but rather a mix of metaphysical and step-by-step instructions bringing it all down to earth.

"Thought is the most powerful force in the universe." This inspiring idea forms the basis for the theories in this book. The Answer gives you tools to harness your thoughts and turn them into your dreams.

Here's the chapter list:

Introduction: The Question
1. Inside the Box: John's Story
2. The Search for How the World Works
3. The Law of Attraction
4. The Universe Inside Your Brain
5. How to Change Your Mind
6. Your Dream Business
7. The Neural Reconditioning Process
8. Neural Reconditioning FAQs
9. The Important Things: Murray's Story
10. Vision, Focus, Action
11. Your Ideal Customer
12. Innovating Your Business
13. Finding Your Business's DNA
14. Reaching Your Ideal Customer
15. Big Thinking
Conclusion: The Path

Appendix 1: Customer Survey Forms
Appendix 2: The Five Major Industries: Common Hot Buttons
Appendix 3: Distribution Channels, Marketing Strategies, and Marketing Tactics
Appendix 4: The Five Major Industries: Common Distribution Channels and Marketing Strategies
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-19 00:03:55 EST)
06-09-08 5 14\14
(Hide Review...)  An inspiring balance of theoretical and practical
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As a small-business owner, the title of this book is like a magnet. The Answer! The subheads reads: Grow any business, achieve financial freedom, and live an extraordinary life. That's quite a promise. I give this book five stars because of how it delivers on that promise; with a blending of philosophy on how to think more successfully with practical approaches on how to implement that success. It's not just theory, but rather a mix of metaphysical and step-by-step instructions bringing it all down to earth.

"Thought is the most powerful force in the universe." This inspiring idea forms the basis for the theories in this book. The Answer gives you tools to harness your thoughts and turn them into your dreams.

Here's the chapter list:

Introduction: The Question
1. Inside the Box: John's Story
2. The Search for How the World Works
3. The Law of Attraction
4. The Universe Inside Your Brain
5. How to Change Your Mind
6. Your Dream Business
7. The Neural Reconditioning Process
8. Neural Reconditioning FAQs
9. The Important Things: Murray's Story
10. Vision, Focus, Action
11. Your Ideal Customer
12. Innovating Your Business
13. Finding Your Business's DNA
14. Reaching Your Ideal Customer
15. Big Thinking
Conclusion: The Path

Appendix 1: Customer Survey Forms
Appendix 2: The Five Major Industries: Common Hot Buttons
Appendix 3: Distribution Channels, Marketing Strategies, and Marketing Tactics
Appendix 4: The Five Major Industries: Common Distribution Channels and Marketing Strategies
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-11 01:10:49 EST)
06-08-08 5 2\2
(Hide Review...)  Powerful and transformational
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This book brings together in a cohesive fashion the mindset and metaphysical theories described in books like "Think and Grow Rich" and "The Secret", together with nuts and bolts steps to take in order to grow your business. The book really brings both aspects together in a way no other book has. If you are a business owner or are thinking about starting a business, this book should be a must read.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-19 00:03:55 EST)
06-08-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Your tool box for Success!
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This book is your "To Do" list for success. If you learned from "The Secret" this book will take you to even higher levels of success. Case studies and stories help us understand exactly how the law of attraction works and how we make it work. Consider this book your toolbox for success.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-19 00:03:55 EST)
06-08-08 5 3\3
(Hide Review...)  Real world business success planning
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John and Murray have done a wonderful job of bringing the Law of Attraction down to the runway level of business and showing you specifically how to take ACTION to get done what you need to get done in order to start your own business or take your existing business to the next level.

Each chapter builds on the last in a proven 'how to' system that anybody, who is serious about their success, can implement.

Everything you need to know in order to reach the next level in your work and in your life is in this book.

This is a MUST READ for any serious entrepreneur!

Machen MacDonald
Author The Power of CoachingThe Power of Coaching - Managing the TIME of Your Life
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-19 00:03:55 EST)
06-07-08 5 (NA)
(Hide Review...)  Incredible
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The book is incredible! I listened to the audio version of it and was absolutely astounded.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-10 01:12:59 EST)
06-05-08 4 1\1
(Hide Review...)  Balanced Approach To Success
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I received an advance copy of this book and must say that it is unlike any business book I have read. It connects many dots from the spiritual, scientific and metaphysical. What's most amazing is the clear approach it offers to create abundance in your life.

What the authors offer is an approach for gearing your brain for success and to achieve your dreams through changing your habits, beliefs and thoughts. This book is all about life transformation. It can help you to achieve your dreams!

Or at the very least know that you have the power to change your reality.

Highly recommended with "Nexus: A Neo Novel." "Nexus" is a book you have to read for its original message!!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-08 01:09:35 EST)
05-30-08 5 2\2
(Hide Review...)  a MUST read book!!!
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This book is simply brilliant.
The Quantum physics section is clear and easy to understand.
This is practical application of the law of attraction
If you follow the ideas in this book you will attain success by your standards...I loved create a revenue plan, design a sales process map, understand the law of Compensation, demographics and psychographics.
Read this book and buy a copy for your family and friends
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-06 01:09:12 EST)
05-27-08 5 2\2
(Hide Review...)  The Answer - to all of an entrepreneur's questions!
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John and Murray are brilliant at taking theory and showing you how to actually apply the principles. The difference in their material is that they created a duplicable system that once learned can be applied to any business over and over again. They actually have the personal experience of having grown numerous successful multi-million dollar companies.

I joined their Business Mastery program a year ago and can not rave enough about how it has changed my life and given me a crystal clear understanding of the steps I need to take to grow my business.

They combine the 'inner work' with the 'outer action' into a seamless system that, with commitment, anyone can learn. I highly recommend buying The Answer and if you are a business person and want to take your business to the next level, join their Business Mastery Program too! onecoach dot kom

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-31 00:04:12 EST)
  
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