Stephen R Covey Live The 8th Habit From Effectiveness to Greatness
November 12, 2009 by 11 Forgotten Laws
Filed under Success
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Stephen R Covey Live The 8th Habit From Effectiveness to Greatness
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars If you like Covey this is a must!
Anyone who has read any of Stephen Covey’s books knows that the content is very deep. This DVD allows you to understand all the principles outlined in the 8th Habit. Mr. Covey teaches, inspires and sets a standard that each of us should strive to attain. I have now viewed this DVD 3 or 4 times as well as shared it with many friends and family members.
1 Star If you like Covey, don’t buy this DVD
I am a very big fan of Stephen Covey, his writings, and especially the 8th Habit. The book is excellent and I recommend it to anyone. The Live DVD is, I hope, Covey’s worst live performance ever. He looked uncomfortable and nervous like he was struggling to remember his text, some of his slides were written incorrectly from the book version, his clip mike appeared to not be working so he was awkwardly grasping a hand held microphone that looked ridiculous, and the performance overall was poor. I was also surprised at what they chose to use as a quick 35 minute version of the lecture. It was not as coherent as it could have been. If you have ever seen Covey speak live or seen it on video, this is not the man you have seen before. I am still not sure what was wrong - off day, not comfortable presenting the new material, or if I am overly critical. It was a big surprise and a big disappointment. Buy the book, skip the DVD, and hope this was an anomaly.
1 Star Disappointed
My husband, and now my son, are great fans of Stephen Covey. They each purchased his 8th Habit book and enjoyed it immensely. Some editions of this book were to have included a CD, and I thought I was purchasing that DVD (one for each of them) when I found it on Amazon. Most unfortunately, this DVD captured more of an outline of lessons during one of Mr. Covey’s seminars. Instances already covered in the original book, and, worst of all it looks like it was an amateur video taken from some not-very-professional vantage point during one of his seminars. Hugely disappointed with the product for $29.95. The producers need to give an accurate description of this product and they should lower the price for such bad audio/video quality and sketchy coverage.
3 Stars Disappointed
He pretty much covers the absolute basics and shows about 3 films that come with the 8th habit book. I really felt this was more of a commercial to by the book that was a bit too brief. I really love his principles and tell everyone about this books. (Especially 7th and 8th Habit)
I don’t think I would have purchased had I realized the lack of depth and the shortness of the film.
4 Stars Thought it was pretty good …
I’m not sure if Covey was off, or not, this DVD was my first introduction to his material. I thought there were several stories and concepts in here that were motivational/inspirational and that definitely moved me to think about what I was/am doing in my life. It seems this is an abridged version of the book, but the points are definitely made and definitely well taken. I especially liked the four assumptions for your mind, body heart and soul, and his telling of a story at sea, an allegory that appears in the naval manual.
The Pursuit of Happyness UMD for PSP
November 10, 2009 by 11 Forgotten Laws
Filed under Success
The Pursuit of Happyness UMD for PSP
Will Smith stars in this moving tale inspired by the true story of Chris Gardner, a San Francisco salesman struggling to build a future for himself and his 5-year-old son Christopher (Jaden Smith). When his girlfriend Linda (Thandie Newton) walks out, Chris is left to raise Christopher (Jaden Smith) on his own. Chris’ determination finally pays off when he lands an unpaid internship in a brutally competitive stockbroker-training program, where only one in twenty interns will make the cut. But without a salary, Chris and his son are evicted from their apartment and are forced to sleep on the streets, in homeless shelters and even behind the locked doors of a metro station bathroom. With self-confidence and the love and trust of his son, Chris Gardner rises above his obstacles to become a Wall Street legend.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars The Pursuit of Happyness for PSP
I love these PSP movies, I spend a lot of time stuck in places where I have nothing to do and these really make the time fly by.
5 Stars Great movie - more UMDs needed !!
This film is as good as everyone proclaimed, and great for teens with PSPs instead of the usual action gore and violence. Therein lies the problem, though — Amazon needs to stock more UMD films that everyone might like for their PSPs….
5 Stars great movie. great price.
This is a great movie for a great price. It’s kind of a tear jerker. Will Smith and his son have an outstanding performance.
Balzac
November 9, 2009 by 11 Forgotten Laws
Filed under Emotion
Gerard Depardieu stars in the sprawling saga of Honore de Balzac, author of THE HUMAN COMEDY, who crafted some of our century’s most unforgettable writing from his own blazing passion for life. Gruff, unsophisticated and far from handsome, Balzac managed to become one of the most sought after men in his circle of famous writers in 19th Century France, leaving a trail of scandal and heartbreak in his wake. Prepare to be carried away to a life filled with desire and see it through the eyes of one of its most spirited participants.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Why would you ever DUB OVER Gerard Depardieu???/This version should be eliminated!
GREAT STORY/GREAT FILM/HORRIBLE edtion. GET THE PREVIOUS VERSION/THIS ONE HAS A REALLY REALLY REALLY BAD ENGLISH VOICE-OVER DUB…So bad it hurts!!! I rented this version of Balzac from the video store tonight originally thinking it was the only version. I, like the other reviewers here, was horrified to find Gerard Depardieu’s voice being dubbed over by someone who sounded like “Daddy Seaver” on the horribly cheesy 80’s sitcom Growing Pains. It had the same screachingly criminal effect as, say dubbing over Laurence Olivier in “Wuthering Heights” with the ‘hey dude’ voices/tones found in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. I immediately called the video store back to find out if there was another version of the same film (preferrably one IN FRENCH with English subtitles) WHICH THERE WAS. They exchanged it with no hassle. Now I can sit down and enjoy what looks to be a great film of one of the most exemplary literary figures in French history. Don’t waste your time with this newly released in Lion’s Gate 2006/2007 version. Get the older 1999/2000 Fox Lorber/Bravo version!
1 Star My dog could have dubbed this better.
Amazon’s product description reads: Language: English, French - which is false and misleading because there is no French to be found anywhere on this DVD.
Listening to the masterful delivery of Gerard Depardieu (one of the finest voices in in current cinema) being smothered by voiceovers less expert than a low budget kung-fu film was painful to experience. Amazon would be doing future misguided purchasers of this DVD a favor if they removed this dubbed version from the site.
However, if you’re having trouble with the badly dubbed english your other option, the only one, is to enable the english subtitles and turn the sound off altogehter. What genius was up all night thinking of that one?
The distributors must have anticipated the limits of viewers’ endurance but did not have the budget or energy left to give us the option of the original french audio version. Obviously it’s stressful packaging foreign productions like this for american audiences and we trust the inclusion of subtitles didn’t cause too much lack of sleep.
The main lesson learned is read reviews when purchasing foreign films. It is not beyond a distributors capacity to ruin fine productions such as this one.
If there must be dubbing for brilliant foreign actors I propose a new rule: only brilliant English actors can be used. I guarantee you Balzac did not sound like a bad actor flubbing a soap-opera audition.
5 Stars Balzac
Read the book many years ago. The movie is as good as the book. I recommend to people who like to explore the biography of famous people.
5 Stars great film ruined
Why in the world did they not only dubbed it in English but also, o Lord, did not even leave the option of having original French at all? great actors, Depardieu, Marais, Ardant, all their voices lost to stupid dubbing. Horrible loss. Now, I am sure, Americans think that this is an American movie! Disgusting. Impossible to use for French classes.
5 Stars For the wont of a Mother’s love;how one’s life is affected
Can a three hour miniseries do justice to one of the most prolific French authors ever? No, but this one does sweep through Balzac’s life and hits the high points enough to make one want to read or know more.If there is one central theme to this entire series it is this:the little boy in Balzac NEVER got over the simple fact that his Mother never loved him.Everything he did,touched,wrote was colored by his cold abandonment of his Mother.With that in mind,watch this sweeping biopic masterfully executed by the likes of Gerard Depardieu,Jeanne Moreau and Fanny Ardent and be transported into a very accurate portrayal of the times that the likes of Balzac,Hugo,Sand and Sue lived and wrote.EXCELLENT COMPANION FILMS would be COLONEL CHABERT and COUSIN BETTE (both adapted from Balzac) and LES MISERABLES (by Victor Hugo) and IMPROMPTU (about Georges Sand and Chopin) to help fill in the spaces in that period of history.
DO NOT PURCHASE THE ENGLISH DUBBED VERSION!!!! Stick to the original.It is VERY accessible and readable on VHS or DVD.
Learn Hypnosis How to Hypnotize Anyone
October 28, 2009 by 11 Forgotten Laws
Filed under NLP
Learn Hypnosis How to Hypnotize Anyone
In only 90-minutes you will be able to hypnotize anyone!
If you have little or no experience with hypnosis - if you are just learning what it’s all about and how it works - this powerful yet easy to grasp course provides a solid foundation to get you started! Richard Nongard will teach you exactly how to do hypnosis - induce hypnotic trance, and help anyone begin to experience the power of hypnosis for stage or street entertainment, health and wellness or even prosperity.
Start practicing hypnotizing others immediately - with confidence!
You will learn:
How to Hypnotize Anyone in 3 Minutes or Less!
How to Find Out If Someone Can Be Hypnotized or Not!
What Hypnosis Is, Is Not, and How it Works!
The Fundamentals of Stage Hypnosis Entertainment!
The Right Words to Induce Deep Hypnotic Trance!
Different Induction Styles That Anyone Can Do!
How to Create Basic Hypnotic Skits!
Practical Uses for Stage and Street Hypnosis! in Your Existing or New Magic or Mentalism Career!
How to Safely De-Hypnotize a Person!
Basic Techniques that Will Work Immediately and Without Fail!
Richard K. Nongard is a Las Vegas insider and stage show performer. He is also a certified clinical hypnotherapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and cetified personal fitness trainer.
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars This is the starting point for learning hypnosis!
In only 90-minutes you will be able to hypnotize anyone!
If you have little or no experience with hypnosis - if you are just learning what it’s all about and how it works - this powerful yet easy to grasp course provides a solid foundation to get you started! Richard will teach you exactly how to do hypnosis - induce hypnotic trance, and help anyone begin to experience the power of hypnosis for stage or street entertainment, health and wellness or even prosperity.
Learn Hypnosis and Start practicing hypnotizing others immediately - with confidence!
You will learn:
How to Hypnotize Anyone in 3 Minutes or Less!
How to Find Out If Someone Can Be Hypnotized or Not
What Hypnosis Is, Is Not, and How it Works
The Fundamentals of Stage Hypnosis Entertainment
The Right Words to Induce Deep Hypnotic Trance
Different Induction Styles That Anyone Can Do
How to Create Basic Hypnotic Skits
How to Safely De-Hypnotize a Person
Basic Techniques that Will Work Immediately and Without Fail!
Bonus - See Magician Steve Lancaster be hypnotized!
Street Trance How to Do Impromtu Hypnosis Anytime and Anyplace 2 DVD Set
October 24, 2009 by 11 Forgotten Laws
Filed under NLP
Street Trance How to Do Impromtu Hypnosis Anytime and Anyplace 2 DVD Set
2-DVD Set from the original createors of Speed-Trance, John Cerbone and Richard Nongard. Learn how to demonstrate hypnosis and hypnotic phenomena - instantly - anytime, anywhere, with anyone!
Learn new speedtrance methods of instant induction, from The Trance-Master himself
Learn to Perfect your Pre-Talk for Successful Impromptu Encounters
Learn to Create Mini 1-Person Stage/Street/Party/Anywhere Shows - on the fly - with Hypnotic Phenomena such as Catalepsy, Amnesia, Invisibility, Sticky Parts, Positive and Negative Hallucinations - and More
Learn New Applications for Using Instant Inductions in Stage, Street and Clinical Settings
Amaze and Astonish Everyone!
As with all Hypnosis Gurus training videos, this set includes both classroom instruction as well as video clips of Richard and John performing these techniques live, in public places. Learn the methods step-by-step, understand how and why they work, then see them demonstrated live, with real people in the real world.
You CAN Hypnotize Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere - in 6 Seconds or Less!
You will have a blast learning and trying these new techniques - and your performance skills and confidence will soar!
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.
