{"product_id":"focus-on-the-good-stuff-isbn-9780787988791","title":"Focus on the Good Stuff","description":"Written 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. \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 \u003cb\u003eMike Robbins\u003c\/b\u003e, former pitcher with the Kansas City Royals organization, is a sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, and coach. His clients include AT\u0026amp;T, Chevron, the U.S. Department of Labor, Kaiser Permanente, New York Life Insurance, and Stanford University. To find out about his speaking, products, and services, visit www.mike-robbins.com.  \"Appreciation, as Mike Robbins knows, is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. Focus on the Good Stuff is an important book that can dramatically enhance your life.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Jack Canfield, author, The Success Principles  \u003cp\u003eWe live in a culture that focuses on the \"bad stuff.\" We're constantly bombarded with negative messages from the media, advertisers, politicians, and even the people around us. Worse yet, many of us are so critical of ourselves that we're our own worst enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut help is on the way. Focus on the Good Stuff offers a plan for dispelling the cloud of negativity that surrounds us. Mike Robbins has created a powerful yet simple new approach for mastering the one thing we need most of all to achieve authentic happiness and be of service to others—that is, to practice the art of appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciation allows you to improve your relationships, create greater success and fulfillment, and experience a deep sense of gratitude for yourself, for others, and for life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFocus on the Good Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFocus on the Good Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that will impact your life and improve your connection with others in a very positive way.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Tom Rath, coauthor, \u003ci\u003eHow Full Is Your Bucket?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mike's book is a magnet for all the good stuff, and the power of appreciation shines brightly and powerfully on each page. You will be filled up and glowing from reading this book and practicing what's in it.\"\u003cbr\u003e —SARK, artist and author, \u003ci\u003eFabulous Friendship Festival\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With \u003ci\u003eFocus on the Good Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e, Mike Robbins teaches us how to expand the spiritual skill of gratitude so that even in the face of life's challenges we find reason to be grateful and radiate the contagious fire of appreciation to all those who cross our path.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder and spiritual director, Agape International Spiritual Center\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mike Robbins has captured the essence of appreciation, which my experience shows is the essence of both stress management and happiness. Mike takes appreciation to levels not seen before, and this is an important book. While many authors, including myself, touch on appreciation, no one else has honed Mike's focus to write this well thought out and intelligently crafted book.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Fred Luskin, author, \u003ci\u003eForgive for Good\u003c\/i\u003e and cofounder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project\u003c\/p\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. 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