Summary | The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

by Dennis Braun

The Four Agreements is your guide to breaking free from negative patterns and fully realizing your true self. It was a New York Times best seller for over eight years. These blinks explain how society raises people to conform to a strict set of rules and how, with a little effort and commitment, you can set your own guidelines for life.

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Genres: Self Help, Audiobook

29 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 6, 2019

Reviews

[Charlie Miller · Rating 1 out of 5]

Of all the shiesty new age yoghurt I've had flung at me over the years, this one may not be the quackiest but commits the more damning sin of being trite, predictable, and using a completely oversimplified and patronising model of human relations.

[Cyndy Hall Portman · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this book is small and has only 139 pages, it will take me the rest of my life to completely internalize it. It has a very powerful message that is transforming if you completely take it into your heart, mind and soul. This is the life that Jesus taught us to live, even though he is never mentioned. We were all made in God’s perfect image but sadly, we listen to the words of others to define ourselves. When we speak only positive words and stop the negative tapes that constantly swirl around inside our minds, when we do not take others’ actions personally, stop making assumptions about others actions and always do our best; then our lives can be transformed from fear to fullness.

[Sasha Raquel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't discuss any exceptions to these rules that would be required for a functioning society. For example, never speaking ill of another would also mean never protesting against someone's poor leadership etc because if would require speaking badly of them. Another exception would for example be the "always do your best" agreement. Sometimes not every task requires your best. Although your beat each day may change, that still doesn't negate the fact that your best isn't always necessary and actually a huge waste of your own resources for little reward. For example, let's say I'm making a quick lunch for the family. I COULD do my best and whip up something extravagant, but that isn't realistic or necessary every day. Is a PB and J my best? No, I could easily do more, but is it worth the sacrifice of time every day? No. I felt similarly about every agreement. Overly simplistic view of how society and people function. Has a religious aire to it I didn't like even then it's supposedly non religious. If everyone acted exactly as this book suggests all the time, they would seem very weird and robotic. Don't even get me started on "don't take things personally". Yes, we don't want to take everything personally but often times we do need to take criticism to grow. We should care what others think of us to a degree to function in society and not harm others.

[Shell Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The actual book - not the summary: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a beautifully insightful book that offers simple yet profound wisdom for living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found its principles—like being impeccable with your word and not taking things personally—both enlightening and practical. A must-read for anyone seeking personal growth and clarity!

[JoãoFCC · Rating 5 out of 5]

-''A palavra é pura magia, o maior dom que possuímos como seres humanos, e usamo-la contra nós próprios."
-''Não leves nada a peito ou sujeitas-te a sofrer em vão."
-"O problema de tirar conclusões precipitadas é acreditarmos nessas conclusões."

[Melissa Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short read !!! Very inspirational and helpful with daily life !!!!

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good points, but nothing new that I connected with.

[gabrysia · Rating 4 out of 5]

zmieniła moje nastawienie do dużej ilości aspektów w życiu, polecam ja każdemu💋

[Anto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I 4 accordi guida, pratica alla libertà personale, un libro di saggezza Tolteca
Il 5° accordo è lo strumento per combattere la guerra dei simboli. Il potere del dubbio

[liwia · Rating 5 out of 5]

reread: dalej 5 gwiazdek,
comfort book