Everything that Happens to Me is Good by Geoff Thompson

by Geoff Thompson

Rare book

Genres: Self Help

Hardcover

First published August 6, 2006

About the author

Geoff Thompson is a BAFTA-winning writer, filmmaker, spiritual teacher, and martial artist with a prolific career spanning multiple disciplines. He has authored books on self-help, spirituality, self-defense, and martial arts, while also writing for film and stage.
Beginning as a martial artist, Thompson specialized in reality-based self-defense, drawing from his experiences as a nightclub doorman. He co-founded the British Combat Association and taught seminars internationally, including for Chuck Norris. His self-defense innovations include "The Wall" and "The Fence," practical techniques for real-world confrontations.
His transition into filmmaking brought critical acclaim. His short film Bouncer (2002), starring Ray Winstone, earned a BAFTA nomination, and Brown Paper Bag (2003), inspired by his brother’s struggles with alcoholism, won the BAFTA for Best Short Film. He later wrote the feature Clubbed (2008), based on his autobiography Watch My Back, as well as The Pyramid Texts (2015) and Romans (2017), starring Orlando Bloom.
Beyond martial arts and filmmaking, Thompson has established himself as a spiritual teacher and self-help author. His works, including The Divine CEO and Live Your Dreams, focus on personal transformation and overcoming fear. He has delivered a TED Talk on conquering fear and hosted a popular podcast on spiritual growth.
In 2020, he released his autobiography Notes from a Factory Floor, chronicling his journey from factory worker to internationally recognized author and teacher. Through his writing, coaching, and filmmaking, Thompson continues to inspire others in the pursuit of self-improvement and personal mastery.

Reviews

[Agni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational read.

[Rich Coad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for picking up during those short bus journeys, coffee breaks or just to read in one sitting. Geoff talks from his own experience in this collection of inspiring articles.

[Eddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, I need to read it again. Although I'm already a motivated person, everyone has their low points, which this book does well to erase. It's a must read!

[Rose]

Didn't find much of substance in this book - trite generalisations that have all been made before (you can learn from suffering, books are good, so are Mother Theresa and Gandhi), too much "I pulled myself up by my bootstraps", and for me, too much emphasis on "You can't do anything worthwhile unless you devote your whole life and every minute of the day to doing it". I didn't feel it really covered what the title promised. Interestingly, the author used both "f***ing" and "sojourn" to great excess.

[Emma Drakes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it an uplifting read during a stressful period of life. It's oddly comforting to know that other people suffer their own burdens and pains, and it's good to have that kick up the arse reminder that you're not the only one. Thumbs up to Geoff Thompson, he's found his way of getting through life with a smile on his face, as should we all. Worth a read as far as I'm concerned and there are chapters I would definitely read again in the future just to perk me up a bit!

[Andri · Rating 4 out of 5]

baca ulang.

-andri-
"begitu salah begitu benar"


***

Menarik. Ringan. Gampang dicerna. Lumayan menyentuh. Kisah-kisah sederhana tentang proses pemahaman kehidupan secara lebih simple.

[Laura Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each chapter is a snapshot. A great introduction to a new way of approaching life's "pitfalls".