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Allen Carr's Get Out of Debt Now
Allen Carr's Get Out of Debt Now applies Allen Carr's Easyway method to the problem of debt and the addiction to spending. It starts by addressing the various psychological attitudes to money and spending that lead to debt.
By unravelling the brainwashing instilled by the banking and credit industries, it adjusts our mindset to show what really gives us pleasure in life. It also helps us see the futility in spending money we don't have on things that don't make us happy.
The message throughout is that it is easy to get out of debt if you follow the instructions. Having dealt with the mindset, it moves on to practical methods for removing the problem, measuring your spending and income, making a plan to balance the books, reducing your spending, paying off your debts and increasing your income.
Praise for Allen Carr’s Easyway:
“I was exhilarated by a new sense of freedom.” – The Independent
“A different approach. A stunning success.” – The Sun
“His skill is in removing the psychological dependence.” – The Sunday Times
“The Allen Carr method is totally unique.” – GQ Magazine
By unravelling the brainwashing instilled by the banking and credit industries, it adjusts our mindset to show what really gives us pleasure in life. It also helps us see the futility in spending money we don't have on things that don't make us happy.
The message throughout is that it is easy to get out of debt if you follow the instructions. Having dealt with the mindset, it moves on to practical methods for removing the problem, measuring your spending and income, making a plan to balance the books, reducing your spending, paying off your debts and increasing your income.
Praise for Allen Carr’s Easyway:
“I was exhilarated by a new sense of freedom.” – The Independent
“A different approach. A stunning success.” – The Sun
“His skill is in removing the psychological dependence.” – The Sunday Times
“The Allen Carr method is totally unique.” – GQ Magazine
168 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2012
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About the author
Allen Carr
385 books291 followersAllen Carr was a British author and the founder of the global Allen Carr’s Easyway method, renowned for helping millions overcome smoking and other addictions. Born in Putney, London in 1934, Carr began smoking at 18 during National Service and struggled with the habit for over three decades. A qualified accountant, he finally quit in 1983 following a revelatory visit to a hypnotherapist. The experience didn’t directly cause him to quit, but it led to two key insights: that smoking was simply a form of nicotine addiction, and that withdrawal symptoms were minor and psychological in nature. These revelations inspired Carr to develop a revolutionary approach to quitting, one that did not rely on willpower, scare tactics, or substitution therapies.
Carr’s philosophy centered on removing the smoker’s fear of giving up. He argued that smoking merely relieves withdrawal symptoms from the previous cigarette, and that the supposed satisfaction gained is merely a return to the non-smoker’s normal state. Through live seminars, books, and multimedia resources, the Easyway method encourages smokers to continue smoking while they reframe their beliefs, ultimately extinguishing their final cigarette with clarity and confidence.
In 1985, Carr published The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, which became a bestseller and was translated into more than 45 languages. The success of his London clinic led to the establishment of over 100 Easyway centers in 35 countries, offering seminars to treat smoking, alcohol dependency, sugar addiction, and even fear of flying. His method’s credibility was bolstered by independent clinical trials, including studies in Ireland and the UK which found it as effective—if not more so—than standard cessation methods. This led to its adoption by NHS-approved services in England.
A key element of the Easyway clinics is that all facilitators are former addicts who successfully quit using the method themselves. They must complete extensive training and become licensed members of the Association of Allen Carr Therapists International.
Throughout his career, Carr also co-authored a wide range of Easyway books addressing various addictions and behavioral issues, often collaborating with Robin Hayley and John C. Dicey, the current Chairman and Global CEO of Allen Carr’s Easyway. Dicey, whom Carr mentored, continues to lead the organization’s development and public outreach.
Carr died of lung cancer in 2006 at age 72, though he had not smoked for 23 years. He attributed his illness to second-hand smoke exposure during seminars. Before his death, he remained committed to his mission, challenging governmental ties to nicotine replacement industries and advocating for wider access to his method.
Carr’s legacy continues through his clinics, books, and online programs, which have reached over 50 million people worldwide. His message remains consistent: quitting is not a sacrifice—it’s liberation.
Carr’s philosophy centered on removing the smoker’s fear of giving up. He argued that smoking merely relieves withdrawal symptoms from the previous cigarette, and that the supposed satisfaction gained is merely a return to the non-smoker’s normal state. Through live seminars, books, and multimedia resources, the Easyway method encourages smokers to continue smoking while they reframe their beliefs, ultimately extinguishing their final cigarette with clarity and confidence.
In 1985, Carr published The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, which became a bestseller and was translated into more than 45 languages. The success of his London clinic led to the establishment of over 100 Easyway centers in 35 countries, offering seminars to treat smoking, alcohol dependency, sugar addiction, and even fear of flying. His method’s credibility was bolstered by independent clinical trials, including studies in Ireland and the UK which found it as effective—if not more so—than standard cessation methods. This led to its adoption by NHS-approved services in England.
A key element of the Easyway clinics is that all facilitators are former addicts who successfully quit using the method themselves. They must complete extensive training and become licensed members of the Association of Allen Carr Therapists International.
Throughout his career, Carr also co-authored a wide range of Easyway books addressing various addictions and behavioral issues, often collaborating with Robin Hayley and John C. Dicey, the current Chairman and Global CEO of Allen Carr’s Easyway. Dicey, whom Carr mentored, continues to lead the organization’s development and public outreach.
Carr died of lung cancer in 2006 at age 72, though he had not smoked for 23 years. He attributed his illness to second-hand smoke exposure during seminars. Before his death, he remained committed to his mission, challenging governmental ties to nicotine replacement industries and advocating for wider access to his method.
Carr’s legacy continues through his clinics, books, and online programs, which have reached over 50 million people worldwide. His message remains consistent: quitting is not a sacrifice—it’s liberation.
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October 13, 2023
This is a peculiar review, as I have no personal need for the topic, rather it was a tangent I followed from an online comment which got me curious. I mean, COVID, war, and the opening acts of our global climate disaster are making most of us poorer, via inflation - maybe there'd be some money saving tips in here?
Like losing weight, what it takes to get out of debt is simple, in principle (assuming you're not already beyond the point of no return), but many many people find it hard. Carr's approach centres on what I think is the critical aspect: it begins with changing your perspective so that you want to make the change, so that it becomes an empowering CHOICE rather than feeling miserable and compelled to do something about the situation. I'm sure it won't work for everyone, but it will help some people.
I didn't find any $ saving tips, but I did find a little decluttering inspiration :)
Carr has applied his method to everything you can think of, I'm about to read the one about cutting back on sugar and carbs, which I do personally need. It will be interesting to see how I feel about what he says on that!
Like losing weight, what it takes to get out of debt is simple, in principle (assuming you're not already beyond the point of no return), but many many people find it hard. Carr's approach centres on what I think is the critical aspect: it begins with changing your perspective so that you want to make the change, so that it becomes an empowering CHOICE rather than feeling miserable and compelled to do something about the situation. I'm sure it won't work for everyone, but it will help some people.
I didn't find any $ saving tips, but I did find a little decluttering inspiration :)
Carr has applied his method to everything you can think of, I'm about to read the one about cutting back on sugar and carbs, which I do personally need. It will be interesting to see how I feel about what he says on that!
November 8, 2019
Jeśli się zna metodę Easyway, to ta książka niczym nie zachwyca i jest dość oklepana (praktycznie te same argumenty). Z drugiej strony w końcu Allen opracował metodę uniwersalną, więc nie ma co oczekiwać jakichś spektakularnych zmian w porównaniu do innych jego książek. Generalnie warto się zapoznać, bo w fajny sposób wyjaśnił kilka mechanizmów związanych z wydawaniem pieniędzy na rzeczy zbędne oraz sposobach minimalizowania zadłużeń.
February 28, 2021
Good advice but rather simplistic
Good advice for the uninformed but rather simplistic. Obvious advice, stop spending, destroy your credit cards, make a plan. I did like the point regarding the attitude necessary to accomplish getting out of debt. Seeing it as a worthy goal and a reward instead of a punishment is the main premise to all of these books. That is key to your success.
Good advice for the uninformed but rather simplistic. Obvious advice, stop spending, destroy your credit cards, make a plan. I did like the point regarding the attitude necessary to accomplish getting out of debt. Seeing it as a worthy goal and a reward instead of a punishment is the main premise to all of these books. That is key to your success.
June 2, 2020
Is not bad, it could be better...
He takes a bit long before talking about solutions..., but then he is direct about the problem, talks about what possible makes you choose to unnecessary spend that money you don't have( psychologically, memories of childhood, society, shame, family pressure, etc...) and a few ways of how to come out from the poor situation.
He takes a bit long before talking about solutions..., but then he is direct about the problem, talks about what possible makes you choose to unnecessary spend that money you don't have( psychologically, memories of childhood, society, shame, family pressure, etc...) and a few ways of how to come out from the poor situation.
December 29, 2019
Como salir de las deudas
Excelente. Una luz en el camino
Realmente para seguir hasta el final
Tiene todo para ser feliz si un se lo propone
Excelente. Una luz en el camino
Realmente para seguir hasta el final
Tiene todo para ser feliz si un se lo propone
March 13, 2020
Informative
I have read two of Allen’s books.he really does steer you in the right direction with the right attitude. I just wanted a little more from this book.
I have read two of Allen’s books.he really does steer you in the right direction with the right attitude. I just wanted a little more from this book.
March 15, 2021
Good book, sound logic, easy to follow
October 10, 2024
It’s like you’ve always had it in you to stop spending but you just didn’t know it. Sonny Angels hate to see Allen Carr coming.
January 14, 2025
Great info as usual with Allen carr, just not quite fitting for what I hoped it would be
February 4, 2025
Refreshing
From start to finish, I was hooked. It was like a 1:1 therapist session addressing all my concerns. If debt has ever been an issue, this is the book for you!
From start to finish, I was hooked. It was like a 1:1 therapist session addressing all my concerns. If debt has ever been an issue, this is the book for you!
February 5, 2025
Having read some of these other books, I was intrigued as to how the Allen Carr method could be applied to debt. I can see how some of it works, but not sure it’s an addiction situation people ‘enjoy’ being in. However I guess the issues, say around extreme internet shopping, could fit this description. Not so much spiralling debt and cost of living though. I thought the tips on separating repayment debt and monthly budgeting, and also taking hold of situations were really powerful though.
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