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Rip It Up

By: Richard Wiseman
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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Summary

Most self-help books encourage you to think differently, to think yourself thin, imagine a richer self or visualize the perfect you. This is difficult and time consuming and often doesn’t work.

Drawing on a dazzling array of scientific evidence, psychologist Richard Wiseman presents a radical new insight that turns conventional self-help on its head: simple physical actions represent the quickest, easiest and most powerful way to instantly change how you think and feel. So don't just think about changing your life. Do it.

©2012 Richard Wiseman (P)2015 Audible, Ltd

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Rip it up and read again.

Which if you follow the advice of the author you won't be able to do.
I find Richard Wiseman an interesting and thought provoking writer. I enjoy his books immensely, helped in great part, by the narration of Peter Noble.
I'd recommend his books to anyone and everyone.

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ACT

Hundreds of examples proving inconclusively that "if you ACT you will feel."

William James 100 year old theory is the first (and probably the only) theory to follow.

"Behaviour causes emotion" William James. Forget trying to get emotion right first. Just Act as if by lifting shoulders & smiling when thinking of stuff. This will bring happy thoughts.

Procrastination. "Just ACT as if you like the activity." Pull the activity towards you. ACT AS IF YOU WILL ENJOY IT.

If you want a quality, ACT as if you already have it. "Act and you will feel".

Exercise is worth doing. Just do the first step.

"Stand up. Shoulders back. Smile." Forget all other mind control techniques inc PMA etc

The book is a bit boring as there are seemingly millions of examples which prove beyond doubt that William James is the man.

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Excellent content. Requires a few reads

The last time I was this blown away by a nonfiction book was You're Not So Smart. As I did with that book, I have bought a physical copy so that I can take notes and look up some of the research it mentions.

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Wise words

Having read a hell of a lot of these kind of books, including Richard Wisemans other work some of the anecdotes, studies become familiar classics. Having worked with troubled individuals for twenty years I was not keen on having my beliefs destroyed by Richards book. As it happened I think they complimented and confirmed much of the work I already did despite disagreeing on why it worked. This and his other work I highly recommend. Definitely worth a listen if not a read.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this

Really well read and engaging
There is only one principle discussed in the book but demonstrated in different ways which really useful and interesting. Worth a listen for sure

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Solid themes told Simply

Enjoyed the core psychology behind the book. The story telling is somewhat repetitive and the ‘exercises’ are really suited to an audiobook.

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A reminder that Self Help means SELF Help!

Where does Rip It Up rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the top 20

What did you like best about this story?

Removes the myth that buying a self help book is all that is required to change your world and you actually need to be prepared to help your self using your the proven psychology of the mind.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Narration was good

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

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Was absolutely gutted when it finished!

Loved the stories and each of the studies! Wish it went on for longer!
I’m a neuroscientist so I’ve read a lot of these studies before but the way they were told made them that bit better!
Loved it. Haven’t shut up about it. Bought it for friends and family already.

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Full of useful information

The audio was clear and easy to listen to. I found the contents fascinating and informative. I will definitely read more of his work.

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A different way of looking at everyday things

I enjoyed this book as it turned the common sense beliefs on their head and with scientific data proved their validity. Act as if you are X and you will start believing and becoming it.

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