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The Art Of Being Ruthless: How To Be Bold, Find Your Spine And Take Control Of Your Life
Are you someone who desires to become a ruthless individual? Are you tired of being pushed around, mocked and frustrated by your boss, coworkers and family members? Have you read countless book and blog article about how to be ruthless, only to be frustrated with the bad behavior that it seems to encourage? Believe it or not, but there's actually a middle ground between being a complete push over and being a strong, assertive individual. With the Art of Being Ruthless, we're going to teach you how you can stand up for yourself and get the respect that you desire so greatly. This isn't some lame brained book about pick up culture nor is it a guide on how to be a complete jerk, rather we're going to look deeply into the psyche of American culture and learn how compliance has become commonplace in our lives. Compliance is a huge part of our lives and we are subject to the whims and controls of the corporate lifestyle, the business world and the consumerist culture around us. But you can break free of those chains and live the life that you've always wanted to. If you want to be free from the system that binds and controls you, then this is the book for you. Break the chains of compliance and take hold of your life!
209 pages, Paperback
Published November 25, 2016
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October 9, 2017
This book is a must read for anyone who was brought up thinking that they are obligated to pass up their own needs for the benefit of others. This book breaks down the fallacies of selflessness. This is beyond a typical self help book, because it lacks the sugar coated fluff and positive mental attitude stuff. It is straight forward and realistic. The title will fool you. It isn't about how to be a jerk at all. It is about how to look after oneself objectively.
May 27, 2022
A must life manual.
One of the best books i've ever had. Simple, direct, practical, and easy to apply. The book is so realistic and gives a heads up on everything related to CONTROL tactics that are being used against us since we were young. Easy step by step manual/guide to follow on daily situations, and it lets you SEE alot of what is going around you, what are the keywords ppl use to manipulate to control you. I read this book every month as i consider it my practical manual dealing with different types of ppl.
Highly recommend if you want to take control of your life, to be free and fortified against any mean of control.
One of the best books i've ever had. Simple, direct, practical, and easy to apply. The book is so realistic and gives a heads up on everything related to CONTROL tactics that are being used against us since we were young. Easy step by step manual/guide to follow on daily situations, and it lets you SEE alot of what is going around you, what are the keywords ppl use to manipulate to control you. I read this book every month as i consider it my practical manual dealing with different types of ppl.
Highly recommend if you want to take control of your life, to be free and fortified against any mean of control.
August 12, 2023
"If all of your value comes from other people, as soon as they start to take that value away, your confidence will be shaken. ”
A book that will make you more confident, proactive and bolder. Being ruthless with oneself is not tantamount to being evil but being more assertive and going after your dreams and aspirations, ignoring the jibes and warnings of all naysayers around you, be it they are your parents, friends, spouse or kids. In other words refusing to be a slave and be independent. Though concise, this book is full of easy to apply practical rules and can be pursued by any. In succinct the book teaches one how to go after one's ideals and how to finally achieve it irrespective of what others think of them or advise against them. A must read and is highly recommended.
March 8, 2023
The only reason I finished this book is because of my own issues of feeling guilty for leaving things unfinished.
I was able to finish this book in 2 sittings. The way the text is formatted and printed means that a book that should really be 90 or so pages long is spread across 208 pages.
To be ‘ruthless’, The book itself is really poor. It’s just paragraphs of empty motivational stuff you see on social media or what you imagine one of those YouTube Alpha Male motivational speakers probably say in their MLM courses. The examples given are cartoonish. The book often contradicts its own lessons of being ruthless. Really not worth reading.
I was able to finish this book in 2 sittings. The way the text is formatted and printed means that a book that should really be 90 or so pages long is spread across 208 pages.
To be ‘ruthless’, The book itself is really poor. It’s just paragraphs of empty motivational stuff you see on social media or what you imagine one of those YouTube Alpha Male motivational speakers probably say in their MLM courses. The examples given are cartoonish. The book often contradicts its own lessons of being ruthless. Really not worth reading.
January 11, 2021
Great read
Full of practical advice that you can take action on now. The book is full steps to take to being ruthless, meaning assertive and leaving in the now. It presses on being present, not living in the past nor the future but now. Going after your ideal self today, not tomorrow, it may never come.
The book expands on having meaningful goals that are yours only, not societies, your mon or pop, friends, but yours only, and take action on them everyday.
Well recommended!
Full of practical advice that you can take action on now. The book is full steps to take to being ruthless, meaning assertive and leaving in the now. It presses on being present, not living in the past nor the future but now. Going after your ideal self today, not tomorrow, it may never come.
The book expands on having meaningful goals that are yours only, not societies, your mon or pop, friends, but yours only, and take action on them everyday.
Well recommended!
April 25, 2021
Excellent and Inspiring Read!
I reward the entire book in one sitting. This book is full of great ideas on becoming bolder and more proactive in your life. I took notes and highlighted throughout. I will be utilizing the lessons I learned immediately and plan to see major results in my life.
I reward the entire book in one sitting. This book is full of great ideas on becoming bolder and more proactive in your life. I took notes and highlighted throughout. I will be utilizing the lessons I learned immediately and plan to see major results in my life.
November 28, 2022
An elegant blueprint for breeding confidence systematically.
The simple breakdown of ruthlessness in this book made it an easy yet captivating read. I enjoyed the author's clear delivery style an superb use of examples supporting his main points. I gave 5 stars for review as I plan to revisit this book several more times.
The simple breakdown of ruthlessness in this book made it an easy yet captivating read. I enjoyed the author's clear delivery style an superb use of examples supporting his main points. I gave 5 stars for review as I plan to revisit this book several more times.
June 19, 2019
Awesome!! A Must Read!!
This book is awesome! Gives you great insight on what being ruthless is truly about. I no longer associate ruthlessness with evil. I'm proud to say I'm a ruthless individual. Thanks!
This book is awesome! Gives you great insight on what being ruthless is truly about. I no longer associate ruthlessness with evil. I'm proud to say I'm a ruthless individual. Thanks!
June 30, 2021
It wasnt easy for me to absorb this book, since it has many ideas that contract my behavior that needs to change. The book is very helpful and it contains many tips that are clearly explained to put into practice...
February 11, 2022
Decent
I enjoyed this book, but the more I read it the more it seemed to repeat itself. The language was mundane and the examples were always the same. Good read and informative but could have been presented better.
I enjoyed this book, but the more I read it the more it seemed to repeat itself. The language was mundane and the examples were always the same. Good read and informative but could have been presented better.
October 24, 2022
good content, bad editing
The content of the book was actually really good, the only problem I had was the lack of proofreading. Several times throughout the book there were glaring grammatical errors that made me question the quality of what I was reading.
The content of the book was actually really good, the only problem I had was the lack of proofreading. Several times throughout the book there were glaring grammatical errors that made me question the quality of what I was reading.
February 11, 2023
The Prince? no
I was expecting something far more Machiavellian and was a little disappointed to see that “ruthlessness” has been reduced essentially to little more than try hard and hope for the best.
I was expecting something far more Machiavellian and was a little disappointed to see that “ruthlessness” has been reduced essentially to little more than try hard and hope for the best.
December 26, 2023
Great book for anyone who wants to get ahead of life
This book opened my eyes so much. It taught me things that I never thought I needed to know and the lessons are very helpful when it comes to goals and dealing with people. Highly recommended!
This book opened my eyes so much. It taught me things that I never thought I needed to know and the lessons are very helpful when it comes to goals and dealing with people. Highly recommended!
January 13, 2025
I’m so sorry that I put this on my Christmas list and that someone actually bought it for me because it’s a total load of shite. It was probably written by some right wing AI bot. Not a single piece of good advice in this whole book. Don’t bother with it.
April 9, 2018
Must read
Great book! This definitely is applicable to life and everyone should read it. Why is there a required amount of words to write?
Great book! This definitely is applicable to life and everyone should read it. Why is there a required amount of words to write?
November 11, 2018
Excellent action based guide.
Great advise filled with answers for those who. Desire to be free of killing worry. Actionable advice all the way.
Great advise filled with answers for those who. Desire to be free of killing worry. Actionable advice all the way.
February 29, 2020
Good Read.
Great book to inspire and encourage yourself. Gave me motivation to begin to stand up for myself and give myself permission to win.
Great book to inspire and encourage yourself. Gave me motivation to begin to stand up for myself and give myself permission to win.
May 19, 2020
Very good read. I would recommend to anyone in business.
Great read... Great perspective on how to focus on your goals and what’s important. I will reread this one in the future.
Great read... Great perspective on how to focus on your goals and what’s important. I will reread this one in the future.
September 21, 2020
Surprisingly easy to read
Very informative. Especially intrigued by the definition of what ruthless actually means. Excited to read more from this author. Give it a read.
Very informative. Especially intrigued by the definition of what ruthless actually means. Excited to read more from this author. Give it a read.
December 15, 2021
where is the minus 10 button!?
how on god's green earth is has this junk a 4.3 rating at goodreads.....this service is losing it's credability by the hour.
how on god's green earth is has this junk a 4.3 rating at goodreads.....this service is losing it's credability by the hour.
July 3, 2022
Truth!
Michael Sloan is right! It's a matter of looking inward and making the decision to go for what you seek, it's your decision, you have the tools!!
Michael Sloan is right! It's a matter of looking inward and making the decision to go for what you seek, it's your decision, you have the tools!!
October 22, 2022
Classic self help book filled with motivational
Cliches
Cliches
December 5, 2022
Powerful
An easy read, staying to the point. Very helpful bit someone struggling with mountain and goals, and even self doubt
An easy read, staying to the point. Very helpful bit someone struggling with mountain and goals, and even self doubt
August 3, 2023
New Back Bone
This book definitely gave me insight and instilled a mindset in having a new and stronger back bone as a recovering nice guy. Will be reading again!
This book definitely gave me insight and instilled a mindset in having a new and stronger back bone as a recovering nice guy. Will be reading again!
April 5, 2025
DNF 75% through
January 15, 2017
Good read
Has a lot of good insights on how to get what you want. Good for anyone interested in getting the maximum out of their job or current opportunities.
Has a lot of good insights on how to get what you want. Good for anyone interested in getting the maximum out of their job or current opportunities.
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