I’ve consumed dozens of self-help books and countless self-help podcasts in the last 12 months, trying to get back on track after a rough patch. I've felt unready and decidedly unwilling to curb this new habit until now. After reading this book, I feel for the first time in a long time that I have a plan and — best of all — hope. I am 100% clear that it's time to hit the pause button on compulsively gathering more and more and more information and to finally take action again. The book is that original, that inspiring, that solid. And while the author, Todd Herman, makes clear that the book does not contain a magic/easy button or a path of breadcrumbs to a pot of gold, it sort of does. His approach DOES seem a bit magical, super doable, and to deliver great rewards. But it also makes a TON of sense. Todd Herman is brilliant in the way he articulates an innovative but clear, accessible methodology for improved performance or transformation on the one hand, while tapping into deep truths that we all recognize on some level on the other. He also offers plenty of historical, anecdotal, and scientific evidence for many of his claims, but it felt more illustrative than absolutely necessary as the real prize here is in his approach not the underlying argument.
One thing I want to make clear: this book is really for anyone dealing with either a problem they want to overcome or a goal they want to achieve —- as well as those seeking a more comprehensive lifestyle overhaul. I had listened to the author being interviewed on Inspire Nation, a podcast, and was really really keen to learn more. But when I first began listening to the book, I became concerned that it was only for great athletes aspiring to be the best or entrepreneur types, already in the 99.9 percentile of performance, looking to close the gap. My worries were promptly addressed though as the author shares a plethora of highly relatable stories ... and manages to seamlessly navigate between issues/aspirations of his elite clientele and those of more everyday people with everyday issues. That’s probably one of the best things about the methodology he shares, how amazingly flexible and versatile it is.
Second, I see it as an amazing act of generosity for the author to share what really seems like proprietary information — including ALL of the how to — with others. He also manages to anticipate and then address all sorts of questions and potential mis-applications of his methodology, providing clear explanations and helpful strategies for addressing all, as though more than anything, his deepest desire is that all can benefit as much as possible from what he knows. That was what really struck me, took me by surprise (especially after buying all sorts of books only to find that the real nuts-and-bolts of the methods needed to be purchased separately): the sense that Todd Herman is so excited and inspired by the method's successes that he feels compelled to spread the word. And yet he somehow manages to do all of this without sounding hysterical or overly sales-hungry. Yeah ... he's a gifted thinker and communicator, who strikes just the right tone to rise above the din, inspire trust, and resonate deeply with today’s audience.
Like many others, I have played around with alter egos before, but never really thought of it in exactly that way. Very much looking forward to continuing down that path with more confidence, and more practical support, and also to use these techniques with my kids.
Cannot recommend this book highly enough!!
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I am really looking forward to reading this book! It just arrived today but it had glue on the top edge of the so many of the pages were stuck together and one page was missing the top 1/3. I am not going to go through the hassle of sending it back for a replacement. Just might want to check quality control.
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I posted a photo of the copy of the Alter Ego Effect book because I wanted to share it’s value. Perhaps you can’t see them all, but I marked each page with a post it note to remind myself to go back in and read a paragraph of intense value.
Throughout the book, I felt like I was being coached in a thoroughly clear and understandable way. I could hardly put the book down as I was so determined to do the work that the author lays out.
To think that all these years of watching events like the Olympics and gazing at super-human athletes thinking ‘oh I could never do that’ I now realize that we can create our own alter ego to help us to do the things our normal selves can’t do is truly mind-boggling.
As a mother to 2 small children, I cannot tell you how excited I am to have a toolkit to share with them to help them do life better.
The biggest shocker for me was the Superman story. We all know that movie and yet nobody really figured out who the real alter ego was.
I have already bought extra copies of this book and have mailed them to friends who I know can use this book as a catalyst to be a better entrepreneur or a present wife and Mom.
It’s an altogether fantastic read.
Throughout the book, I felt like I was being coached in a thoroughly clear and understandable way. I could hardly put the book down as I was so determined to do the work that the author lays out.
To think that all these years of watching events like the Olympics and gazing at super-human athletes thinking ‘oh I could never do that’ I now realize that we can create our own alter ego to help us to do the things our normal selves can’t do is truly mind-boggling.
As a mother to 2 small children, I cannot tell you how excited I am to have a toolkit to share with them to help them do life better.
The biggest shocker for me was the Superman story. We all know that movie and yet nobody really figured out who the real alter ego was.
I have already bought extra copies of this book and have mailed them to friends who I know can use this book as a catalyst to be a better entrepreneur or a present wife and Mom.
It’s an altogether fantastic read.
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