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Unstoppable: How to Get Through Hell, Overcome Anxiety, and Dominate in Business and Life
I'm so overwhelmed! I just can't do this anymore! There isn't enough time in the day! Enough! It's time to overcome your anxiety, leap over your biggest obstacles, and dominate in your business and in life. After spending years struggling with crippling anxiety attacks and total overwhelm, Craig Ballantyne, best-selling author and CEO of Early to Rise Publishing, developed a bulletproof system to overcome anxiety, get through hell, and dominate in business and life. His trainings have helped millions of people all over the world - including best-selling authors, nine-figure entrepreneurs, and business titans - overcome their greatest obstacles, build more discipline, and live their Perfect Lives. In his latest book, Unstoppable, Craig reveals proven strategies and tactics that will allow you to eradicate your anxiety, build an operator's mindset, and create a truly exceptional life.
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Published January 7, 2019
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January 1, 2021
Good book with very useful insights but it focus on several different ideas and points of attack to anxiety.
The first pages where the best ones for me, and as the book kept going I felt it became less and less relevant. Probably because I apply most of the things Craig suggests...
Worth a read if you're struggling with stress and anxiety as an entreperneur, I just had a bigger expectation about the book...
The first pages where the best ones for me, and as the book kept going I felt it became less and less relevant. Probably because I apply most of the things Craig suggests...
Worth a read if you're struggling with stress and anxiety as an entreperneur, I just had a bigger expectation about the book...
January 12, 2021
(Listened to the Audiobook)
3.5, leaning to 4. I had a drafting day today so I was able to listen to this over the last couple of hours. His insights aren’t the most earthshaking out there, they are the ones I've heard before. He talks about a couple of his super high power friends (owners of big franchises etc) and inherently this should be motivating but I would have really loved to see breakdowns of how people in the real world apply these things. He talks like he's tailoring to high octane CEOs and while, that's fine, I'm not sure that's who the audience should be.
I loved the idea of writing letters and notes to people in your life.
I've been anxious since I was a kid. And sure, it has helped get me to where I am today and I definitely need strategies to deal with when it all becomes just too much, but this idea that I could be /cured/ of my anxiety seems like a pipe dream. But I can appreciate the things that he's outlining.
The repetitiveness of his stories bugged me at points and the quiet little humble brags....Ugh. I'm interested in his Perfect Day book so he didn't turn me off of this whole idea just more which it had been a little bit less intense at points.
I will likely relisten at some point, there are lots of good things in there.
3.5, leaning to 4. I had a drafting day today so I was able to listen to this over the last couple of hours. His insights aren’t the most earthshaking out there, they are the ones I've heard before. He talks about a couple of his super high power friends (owners of big franchises etc) and inherently this should be motivating but I would have really loved to see breakdowns of how people in the real world apply these things. He talks like he's tailoring to high octane CEOs and while, that's fine, I'm not sure that's who the audience should be.
I loved the idea of writing letters and notes to people in your life.
I've been anxious since I was a kid. And sure, it has helped get me to where I am today and I definitely need strategies to deal with when it all becomes just too much, but this idea that I could be /cured/ of my anxiety seems like a pipe dream. But I can appreciate the things that he's outlining.
The repetitiveness of his stories bugged me at points and the quiet little humble brags....Ugh. I'm interested in his Perfect Day book so he didn't turn me off of this whole idea just more which it had been a little bit less intense at points.
I will likely relisten at some point, there are lots of good things in there.
March 1, 2021
This book isn't a bit what I thought it would be like having just read Perfect Day and Perfect Week by the same author. (I was sent all 3 in an email newsletter from the author).
It's about dealing with anxiety. While anxiety is not something I suffer from much these days, I have had my moments in the past and there were some good recommendations in there about how to reduce anxiety if you are having an acute attack (especially the breathing techniques) and for generally reducing anxiety throughout.
In his 20s, the author was one of these 'work hard, play hard' types - getting up ridiculously early (which he still does), entrepreneurial busy work and staying out til 3am drinking heavily in the evenings. Then he had an anxiety attack so bad he went to the Emergency Room thinking he was having a heart attack - it wasn't, but the acute anxiety attack lasted 6 weeks and he had to start making some changes.
One thing that struck me was how much emphasis he placed on not isolating yourself if you are feeling anxious and how difficult that is during the current Covid-19 'plague' where people are being requested or compelled to stay at home and how if you live alone for example, not isolating yourself during an anxiety attack (and the various lockdowns, furloughs, loss of income etc many are going through is enough to cause a great deal of anxiety), is very difficult.
I've given it 5 stars because if you are suffering from anxiety on a regular basis or acute basis then it could be a useful book to read.
It's about dealing with anxiety. While anxiety is not something I suffer from much these days, I have had my moments in the past and there were some good recommendations in there about how to reduce anxiety if you are having an acute attack (especially the breathing techniques) and for generally reducing anxiety throughout.
In his 20s, the author was one of these 'work hard, play hard' types - getting up ridiculously early (which he still does), entrepreneurial busy work and staying out til 3am drinking heavily in the evenings. Then he had an anxiety attack so bad he went to the Emergency Room thinking he was having a heart attack - it wasn't, but the acute anxiety attack lasted 6 weeks and he had to start making some changes.
One thing that struck me was how much emphasis he placed on not isolating yourself if you are feeling anxious and how difficult that is during the current Covid-19 'plague' where people are being requested or compelled to stay at home and how if you live alone for example, not isolating yourself during an anxiety attack (and the various lockdowns, furloughs, loss of income etc many are going through is enough to cause a great deal of anxiety), is very difficult.
I've given it 5 stars because if you are suffering from anxiety on a regular basis or acute basis then it could be a useful book to read.
June 25, 2020
I think his books are wonderful. Very concise and to the point.
At first glance you think it's about people with anxiety, but it's a book for everyone.
In today's world we're pulled in so many directions by social media and the news. Our phones bombard us with constant info. As Craig says; Vampires sucking our energy and time.
His 3 key mantras to live by;
Action beats Anxiety
Motion beats Mediation
Work beats Worry
I also read a Perfect Day. It too was a great read.
At first glance you think it's about people with anxiety, but it's a book for everyone.
In today's world we're pulled in so many directions by social media and the news. Our phones bombard us with constant info. As Craig says; Vampires sucking our energy and time.
His 3 key mantras to live by;
Action beats Anxiety
Motion beats Mediation
Work beats Worry
I also read a Perfect Day. It too was a great read.
February 9, 2019
Been down this road
I also severe anxiety and lived to tell the tale. This is good advice, much of which I also used in my journey to defeat anxiety.
Speaking of mindset, you must believe that destructive anxiety can be completed eradicated from your life. If you think that anxiety is something that you "manage" then that's all of the better you'll get.
I also severe anxiety and lived to tell the tale. This is good advice, much of which I also used in my journey to defeat anxiety.
Speaking of mindset, you must believe that destructive anxiety can be completed eradicated from your life. If you think that anxiety is something that you "manage" then that's all of the better you'll get.
December 20, 2019
This book really helped ground me during a long-lasting period of anxiety. ACTION! This was the key takeaway, and I'm forever grateful...
"Action beats anxiety"
It details many useful tricks and anchors to bring yourself down from a nervous spell.
"Action beats anxiety"
It details many useful tricks and anchors to bring yourself down from a nervous spell.
October 1, 2020
The structure of the book wasn't my favorite but there were a lot of nuggets of gold in this book! My big takeaway: every action you take in life needs to relate to your goals or you are causing extra anxiety.
January 23, 2022
Excelent
I believe we all go through times of depression,anxiety and stress. Craig’s book is filled with common sense advice and actions to not only work through these days, but thrive while doing so!
I believe we all go through times of depression,anxiety and stress. Craig’s book is filled with common sense advice and actions to not only work through these days, but thrive while doing so!
April 10, 2022
Life-changing
If you struggle with stress, overwhelm, and/ or anxiety, this book can change your life. It has already had a profound impact on mine. I see my path and feel relieved. The tools and resources provided are enough.
If you struggle with stress, overwhelm, and/ or anxiety, this book can change your life. It has already had a profound impact on mine. I see my path and feel relieved. The tools and resources provided are enough.
August 26, 2023
Entrepreneurs have a unique relationship with anxiety. Ballantyne's book is quick, down-to-earth read with immediately helpful action steps anyone can take on any budget to relieve anxiety and build success. ~Jody Dyer, Founder of Crippled Beagle Publishing
July 26, 2022
This is a decent book. I think that the notifications section needs to be modified because of the interaction between family members where communication is necessary.
November 25, 2023
Another must-read by Craig Ballantyne...if you can do even half of what he teaches, your life will change incredibly
October 2, 2024
Overall a good guide to help you focus on the source of anxiety and eliminate it. Worth the read. Good practical steps.
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