The Green Platform

by Declan Coyle

In the Green Platform, the internationally renowned motivational speaker reveals the four simple steps in switching from the Red Platform to Green Platform, a process which opens up wonderful options and possibilities in people’s lives.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Dem · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Green Platform is pretty much a self help book on positive thinking and the author explains to the reader in order to change our way of thinking we need to choose the Greeen Platform as opposed to the Red Platform and apply the techniques explained in the book.

Most of the techniques I think any reader who has read or interested in positive thinking strategies will have come across before and while I didn't think there was anything new in this book I do think that Red Platform negative thinking and the Green platform Positive thinking is explained pretty clearly here with simple and easy prose and little techniques to adapt to your everything living. However I do think while I liked the message I didn't like the delivery as I felt the book was very repetitive and some of the little stories were a bit preachy and contrived.

Do I think its a "life changing book". No! But I do think any book that may help a reader approach life in a more positive way is never a wasted read.

[Grainne Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you're going thru' challenging times & finding it difficult to always be positive, to always have the smiley face and smiley voice on - this book is most definitely for you. I bought it after a friend raved about Declan Coyle when she heard him speak at a conference and it sat on my desk - unopened - for about 18 months. Then a few weeks ago, the time was most definitely right for me to read it. From the get go I loved it - and I'm not a self-help book kind of person. But cynicism needs to be put aside. Very early on, he gave a tip about when we wake first thing in the morning and thoughts of the day start racing thru' our heads, think of 3 positive things for the day ahead - and this sets your mood for the day. So, so true. This is not to say that mood won't be challenged but the whole point of this book is how to turn around those negative thoughts. I won't be loaning this book to anyone - it's going to be picked up again and again to help keep me on the Green Platform. Highly recommended.

[Aisling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the aspects of this book that focused on the power of positive thinking.

[Andreia Duque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed. A fresh perspective. Am I living in the green platform? Am I good, full of joy, peace, love, humility, kindness and faith?

If you want to get things done, be clear about it, write it down on your agenda. Set timers to get shit done and have deadlines. That’s the spirit.

“When you move towards it pain diminishes. When you move away from pain it chases you like a monster.”

[Daniel Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Declan is an impressive man who has accomplished a lot in his life. This book follows a great many like it and somewhat feels as though it has been re-written in the language of the business mindset. Although this book provides great insights into thought patterns, thinking positively and making great impacts in yours and other lives around you, I feel as though there are others that have been written better and in a softer tone. If you're looking to cultivate mindfulness using a business mindset, this book is great for you.

[Valerie Sherlock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought provoking

Really well written practical analogy of how our internal messaging frames our actions and thoughts in every aspect of our lives. Simple and real suggestions to train our mind to maximise our potential. I loved it .I found .. first couple of chapters took time to absorb once I got in on it i really enjoyed it. Green platform let's be having you .

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Given to me by a friend who loved it. Very easy to understand, makes good sense, but very similar to techniques I already use, so flicked on through some pages.Would recommend to anyone who is new to positive attitudes and the power of now.