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The 7 Hidden Secrets of Motivation: Unlocking the Genius Within

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A PROVEN-EFFECTIVE PROGRAM FROM ONE OF THE INTERNET'S MOST POPULAR MOTIVATION COACHES Are you really motivated to achieve your dreams? The answer may surprise you. Research shows that as many as 80% of us over-estimate our level of motivation. No wonder so many dreams die unfulfilled, so many goals remain forever out of reach. Think about the important goals you could achieve if you were truly motivated. Don't you owe it to yourself to give them your best possible shot? Motivation expert Todd Beeler has drawn on the latest findings on motivation from over 100 researchers to develop his proven-effective program, which has helped thousands of clients finally unlock their full potential. THE SEVEN HIDDEN SECRETS OF MOTIVATION combines the insight and wisdom of psychology, philosophy and spirituality into a one-of-a-kind program that harnesses the power of cutting-edge theory and distills it into down-to-earth, pragmatic applications. Open your mind to these breakthrough ideas, and you Learn 10 ways to uncover the unconscious beliefs that have been stopping you Discover the secret of the world's top salesperson Master the mystery of charisma Find out how helping others can inspire you to help yourself See why the biggest problem you have right now is not really your problem Gain insight into the motivation habits of millionaires, and make them work for you Packed with exercises and inspiring examples, THE SEVEN HIDDEN SECRETS OF MOTIVATION is designed to start benefiting you right away. Whatever your goal- from losing weight to saving money, from stopping procrastination to making cold calls and closing the sale-these priceless skills can help you jump-start your motivation quickly and effectively, bringing you closer to the life you know you deserve. Want to find out more? Visit www.masteringmotivation.com for a free detailed bibliography of the research for this program and to find out about other life-changing products from Todd Beeler.

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First published February 1, 2006

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Profile Image for Cheryl.
140 reviews
November 28, 2015
I had to force myself to finish listening to this audiobook. Not only is it full of religious bullshit, but the author turns his southern accent on and off randomly. When it's turned on, he sounds like a con-man televangelist.

The best thing I got from this book was in chapter 4. "If achieving your goals makes you feel like you're climbing uphill, then I want you to visualize a negation metaphor of skiing downhill and letting gravity carry you." "...imagine yourself in a sailboat letting the wind carry you effortlessly through the water..."

Some of the things that annoyed me the most...
Chapter 3: "If your parents were not religious, your motivation will suffer because you'll have less time with that parent because they'll be lost in self and ego, and ignoring you."
Chapter 3: "...also, your picture of God will be formed during the childhood stage and that will form your world view and your value system and your morals and your ethics system. It will also shape your capability beliefs."
Chapter 3: "...the only way to get the meaning and purpose is really from God."
Chapter 5: He pronounced tortilla chips wrong.
Chapter 6: He pronounced lichens wrong.
Chapter 6: He said that Viktor Frankl was a member of a Nazi training camp. (I think he meant concentration camp)

Throughout the entire book, he had lots of fill in the blank questions for the reader to think about,such as "In order to be happy, I need to have blank." On EVERY SINGLE ONE, he felt the need to tell the reader to choose their own word. Not only was that annoying, but it was also distracting.
Profile Image for Marissa Davila.
16 reviews
October 15, 2018
Came here to review as one star, was disappointed and simultaneously glad that several others have already beat me to it.

This book basically tells you "just try harder lmao" as the secret of motivation. Oh, and find Jesus too. Not a shred of practical advice, just the usual self help trash about envisioning your goals and staying positive. Bleh. Oh well, lesson learned -- I need to read reviews before listening to audiobooks going forward.
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73 reviews
January 21, 2011
I checked this out because I had seen it so many times at the library I thought what the heck. There were a few good reminders, but that was about it.
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360 reviews40 followers
December 20, 2025
"The 7 Hidden Secrets of Motivation" by Todd Beeler is a self-help book that promises to unlock your full potential and help you achieve your goals. The book is based on research from over 100 motivation experts and combines insights from psychology, philosophy, and spirituality.

Key Takeaways:

- Uncover Unconscious Beliefs: Learn 10 ways to identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs
- Charisma and Sales:Discover the secrets of top salespeople and master the art of charisma
- Helping Others, Helping Yourself:Find motivation by helping others achieve their goals
- Millionaire Mindset: Gain insight into the motivation habits of millionaires
- Overcoming Obstacles: Identify and overcome the biggest problems holding you back

The book is designed to provide practical guide, packed with exercises and inspiring examples to help you jump-start your motivation.

The 7 Hidden Secrets of Motivation by Todd Beeler are:

1. *Your Focus Determines Your Reality*: What you focus on shapes your reality. Shift your focus to what you want.
2. *The Power of Questions*: Ask empowering questions to drive motivation and growth.
3. *The Magic of Momentum*: Small wins build momentum and drive progress.
4. *The Importance of Identity*: Align your actions with who you want to be.
5. *The Power of Contribution*: Helping others fuels your motivation.
6. *The Energy of Emotion*: Tap into emotions to drive motivation and action.
7. *The Power of Purpose*: Discover your "why" and unlock lasting motivation.
Profile Image for Stephanie’s Libby Antics.
946 reviews6 followers
March 12, 2021
Me, 20% through this book: why are these reviews so low? Seems like every other self help...

Book: HEY! BY THE WAY - wanna be Christian? If not - you’ll be soulless have no morals!

Me: oh 👀


So I don’t even mind books pushing their religions on me because I do realize that if you truly, actually believe in religion then you MUST want to convert people so they don’t go to hell! Otherwise you aren’t caring about them or their souls.

No, what bothers me is when this book (or anyone ever - ahem Steve Harvey) implies that religion is the sole root of morality.

THAT IS SO CREEPY! You’re essentially saying if the loving, forgiving, all knowing dude in the sky didn’t tell you to be nice to people (and not kill them or whatever) you wouldn’t do it because you only have morals as a means to avoid hell. I gotta say, as an atheist that is the #1 reason I just could never F with religion. God could come down to me and tell me the bible is to be followed at all times and I’d only be like “hey! You’re nuts!”

It’s like that Bo Burnham lyric in “from gods perspective”

“You shouldn’t abstain from rape just cause you think that I want you to, you shouldn’t rape cause rape is a fucked up thing to do”

🙃
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Author 3 books3 followers
January 23, 2018
Just like any self help it is only as valuable as the effort. There were a lot of good whys put into this book. I loved the service orientation and the giving to get philosophy. I took numerous notes and there are many things I am excited to add into my life.
Profile Image for Erick.
558 reviews3 followers
November 16, 2018
The tenants of this book from a business perspective were fine. Up until the page where Beeler said it was mandatory to have a belief in God to succeed. From there on, it became more of a biblical treatise than a book about motivation. Homey don't fly with that.
Profile Image for Kristi Becknell.
218 reviews2 followers
March 2, 2020
I couldn’t force myself to finish this book. I listened to this one and the guys voice was super annoying. Everything included in this book I felt was either worthless or common sense. I wouldn’t recommend this book.
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1,773 reviews5 followers
May 25, 2018
Very familiar examples. Think I read it before or it's regurgitating something else I did read.
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November 19, 2019
Good concepts but I stopped reading after the author claimed that research proved that you need God to succeed. Please keep religion and personal beliefs out of serious publications.
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September 8, 2020
Zero stars. I had to abandon this book half way through. I was doing the audio book and when the narrator was reading me fill in the blank sentences I had enough.
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1 review
November 3, 2020
I listened to this one.
There was some good points but I found it talked about religion and spiritualness more than I prefer. Seemed pretty drawn out
44 reviews
December 21, 2020
Some fascinating gems spun into new webs yet interwoven with clearly ineffectual and at times pseudo scientific advice. Worth it if you're gifted with a good BS filter.
Profile Image for Nell.
178 reviews1 follower
September 25, 2021
The hidden secrets are
- Be a white male
- Believe in God
- Go to confession
- Read the Bible
- Attend Church every Sunday
- Get Married
😆😆
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904 reviews10 followers
December 28, 2023
I once watched a funny comedy movie called the "The Love Guru" about a guy basically trying to become the next 'Deepak Chopra' and in it there's a funny line where someone refers to him as the ...*poor mans Deepak Chopra*

... Well unfortunately for Todd Beeler with this book... I can't help refer to him as the *poor mans Tony Robbins*

If that doesn't make sense watch the movie ( pretty good and worth while comedy to watch anyway ) and you'll be enlightened

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4 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2015
This book is total garbage best suited for use as toilet paper or kindling. It took an immense amount of motivation just to reach chapter 5 in a failed attempt to glean something of value from this book. At that point I couldn’t take the BS any longer. Todd Beeler should be ashamed of himself for making this book exist. I could write a better book by putting two covers on the ground, squatting over them, and dropping a steaming load between them. The only thing it motivated me to do was to leave a terrible review of it.
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182 reviews
October 9, 2014
It had some pretty good ideas. I listened to it. I found it fascinating that one point he brought up to be more motivated in your life is to 1- give a percentage of your earning to a cause you believe in. and 2 - give three hours a week of your time to serve others. Interesting..... The one thing I did not like was the author read the book and he got really annoying at times. Brutal to listen to at times.
Profile Image for Julie Cordova.
Author 3 books5 followers
December 30, 2014
Some good information but the delivery had issues...so many questions asked so quickly with too few or no story examples to allow a moment to reflect. That time is important with an audio book. I had to stop and rewind too often finally just stopped and listened to it without taking any breaks. I know I missed some good material by choosing to get through the book that way.

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