The Gift: The 12 Greatest Tools of Personal Growth -- and How to Put Them into Practice

by Shad Helmstetter, Shad Helmstetter

The latest book from Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., the author of the classic personal growth best-seller, What to Say When You Talk to Your Self. The Gift is the inspiring story of women and men who are changing their own lives - by helping other people change theirs. This beautifully-written book helps you put the 12 best personal growth concepts ever discovered into practice - in your personal life and in your career.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Personal Growth, Personal Development

199 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[RuthAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agree with some of the other comments. It feels like the first several chapters are trying to "sell" you on Arbonne. Most people reading it have already figured out the benefits of the business. I set it down for several months. When I picked it up again and got to some of the chapters having to do with self management I thougth he had some really good things to say. Attitude. Focus. Goal Setting. Time management.

[Genevieve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This guy is nuts about Arbonne. That's pretty much all it was. Him raving about how cool the company is. I love Arbonne but I felt like he takes it into obsession and it drove me a little nuts. :)

[Ann Gustafson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! Love Arbonne!!

[Kelly O · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was gifted to me by one of my close friends, and I loved it, every single page. It was extremely informative about the tools of success, prosperity, and becoming the best possible version of yourself. Every chapter had life-changing advice and my absolute favorite chapters was how to believe in yourself. I realized that I needed to do more of this! Helmstetter's writing is fluent and with so much passion, and while reading this novel I could definitely tell that he really cares about his reading audiences and the lives he changes with his research and wisdom.

[James Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read. He does an excellent job encouraging and motivating readers to find and to use their gifts. He also provide tactics and tips to assist us on our personal development. The only caveat is his constant support of Arbonne corporation and their employees.

Dr. James Arthur Williams
Author From Thug to Scholar

[Karla · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've been reading. A lot. This is a decent book to pick up if you need a little pick me up. Written well enough- quick and easy... find something you love, never give up, yadda yadda yadda...
books like this are a dime a dozen
cheap therapy tool I suppose. Not a huge fan though.

[Dahyana Hoagland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book

I read this out loud with my husband. We both found it informative and simple. “Use the gifts, and you will live your dreams.”

[Rhett · Rating 2 out of 5]

The general concepts and opinions of the book were alright. Most of the authors experience seemed to be with Arbonne and I got fairly tired of having the author pitch it. I have to wonder if Arbonne didn't slip him some money to sell their product or something. Aside from the authors overwhelming fascination with Arbonne I would have like to see some real evidence of research. He cites nothing and alludes to research but that is all. At the end of the day I think his opinion is worth consideration in most cases but his promise of following a number of habits and reaping success seems unfounded. After having read many many publications in the genre I found Helmstetter's to be far too opinionated and lacking in many areas. I would perhaps recommend this book to someone that is new to the genre and is not a serious researcher.

[Leah]

This book was given to me by a business partner. I only had time to read a few pages but so far its going to be good.

In this book you will learn 12 Greatest Tools of Personal Growth and how to put them into practice.

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I believe in positive thinking, but it seems there's a fine line between that and new age practices (specifically thinking that positive thoughts will bring what you think to pass no matter what it is).

Helmstetter does write with an easy to read style and clearly makes his points.

[Jay Hadden]

It was a great Book. It helped me find myself and set myself even more in a better direction of life and look at life itself in a different way one of the best self-help books I have read thus far will definitely be reading it again year after year

[Kathleen Dollar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am currently reading this book on personal growth and I am finding it hard to put down. Chapter 2 is titled "The Gift of Arbonne".

[Andrea Gustafson]

very very good.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful book about sharing great opportunities with people to make their lives better.

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good personal journey and one worth journalling while reading.

[Monica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Arbonne opportunity and products and was enjoying the book but put it down and have not picked it up again. Getting obsessed is nutty. Having a good attitude is great.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

tricky title - not 1 gift but 12

gift = tip to improve your life

borderline commercial for Arbonne Co., but still a positive book

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazing inspiration to GROW!!

[Theresa]

one of my all time favorites, you MUST read this book :)