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The man lived in a cluttered, battered Buffalo home and was in need of help when Peter Saraceno first met him years ago while delivering the mail.
So Saraceno befriended the man, a fellow veteran. He helped him move into a better house, he ran errands for him, he washed his clothes.
But Saraceno also embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from the man's life savings to finance a gambling habit, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Saraceno, 63, a retired postal carrier from West Seneca, is accused of stealing roughly $400,000 from a 78-year-old who uses a wheelchair over the last seven years, said Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III.
Saraceno pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny Friday before Erie County Judge Michael D'Amico and faces a maximum of 15 years behind bars when sentenced Sept. 27.
The relationship between the mail carrier and his customer goes back at least 20 years to when the man was a stop on Saraceno's route in the Bailey-Delavan neighborhood, Sedita said.
"He delivers the mail and starts to strike up a relationship with him," Sedita said Friday. "The victim becomes more and more dependent on this guy and starts to trust him."
The friendship grew to the point where Saraceno eventually became a joint account holder on one of the victim's bank accounts, said Assistant District Attorney Candace K. Vogel, who prosecutes financial elder abuse.
Saraceno made ATM withdrawals, wrote checks to himself and made wire transfers over a period between 2006 and February of this year, the prosecutors said.
He admitted to using the money to finance his casino gambling, prosecutors added.
In fact, statements made by Saraceno to authorities indicate he felt he was owed for all the help he gave the man over the years.
"It's financial rape," Sedita said, "and it's becoming more and more prevalent."
As more people live longer and the region's population ages, the elderly – and their life savings – are becoming more of a target, Sedita said.
He cited several cases in the past year alone where people have been prosecuted for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting elderly victims.
"The number of cases that have been brought to our offices has swelled and the variety of crimes against the elderly has increased," Vogel said.
"How many of our senior citizens do not have immediate family here locally and they're willing to accept a friendly hand or someone who sounds like a friend?" Vogel said.
The District Attorney's Office was eventually tipped off about the Saraceno case when the victim wrote out a $31 check that bounced.
"He knows what he did toward the end was not right, but I think he's being cast in a bad light," said Samuel P. Davis, Saraceno's attorney. "Mr. Saraceno cared for this gentleman for well over two decades."
Saraceno was essentially the man's primary caregiver, and when their relationship began, the mail carrier had no idea the man had any money, considering his living conditions, Davis said.
Saraceno helped the man move to a better neighborhood, he visited him, he ran his errands and eventually got power of attorney to help him take care of his personal affairs while in a Batavia nursing home, Davis said.
Saraceno, though, had troubles. His wife got sick, he was in debt, he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and started gambling to relieve his depression, Davis said.
"I'm not justifying what he did, but I think his financial burdens got the better of him," Davis said. "This is not some horrible person. The situation got the best of him and when things got too tough, he may have abused that relationship."
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Active duty Navy SEALs star in a fictionalized account of an actual SEAL operation in "Act of Valor." Hailed as unprecedented in Hollywood, the movie melds real-life heroism and original filmmaking. When a mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent reveals an imminent global threat, an elite team of Navy SEALs must immediately embark on a secret operation - the outcome of which will determine the fate of us all. Never-before-seen military operation scenes are composited from events in the lives of the men appearing in the film and their comrades. The result, Relativity Media promises, is nearly two hours of adrenaline-fueled, high-octane combat sequences and heart-wrenching, jaw-dropping storylines that showcase the greatest action heroes of them all: the real-life Navy SEALs. Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh direct.
"Gone" PG-13, 1:34, Maui Mall Megaplex.
Don't be fooled by doe-eyed Jill Parrish. The victim of a kidnapping two years before, Jill (Amanda Seyfried) comes home after working one night to find her sister, Molly, missing. She's convinced the same serial killer has come back, and even though no one believes her, Jill embarks on a heart-pounding chase to find the abductor, expose his secrets and save her sister. The suspense-thriller will keep viewers at the edge of their seats, waiting to see if victim becomes victor. Heitor Dhalia directs. Jennifer Carpenter and Wes Bentley co-star.
"Tyler Perry's Good Deeds" PG-13, 2:09, Maui Mall Megaplex.
Successful businessman Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry), a good-intentioned, predictable man who's set to marry his restless fiancee Natalie (Gabrielle Union), is jolted out of his routine when he meets Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck single mom. Wesley tries to help her get back on her feet, but his innocent good deed ignites an unexpected attraction. Suddenly Wesley finds himself caught between the life he thought he wanted and the powerful desires of his heart. Written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry, the film also stars Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy and Phylicia Rashad.
"Wanderlust" R, 1:38, Maui Mall Megaplex and Front Street Theaters.
It's hard to say how many will head to theaters just spock out signs of romance between one of Hollywood's hottest "it" couples, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux. Whatever the motive for watching, laughs and love are in store when Lisa (Aniston) and George (Paul Rudd), a stressed out New York couple, find themselves unemployed and forced to move in with George's awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, the couple stumble on a hippie commune populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. If you do go to watch Jen and Justin, who echo that "Wanderlust" wasn't the start to their romance, look for the hippie named Seth (hint:?That's Theroux!). David Wain directs. Malin Akerman co-stars.
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"The Artist" PG-13, 1:40, Maui Mall Megaplex.
Leading the Oscar pack in delightful fashion comes this Golden Globe winner for best comedy, best comic actor Jean Dujardin and best musical score. The awards are all richly deserved and are just the tip of the iceberg in this brand-new, old-fashioned silent film. Written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius and co-starring his wife, Berenice Bejo, the melodramatic over-the-top romance traces the crossing paths of a fading matinee idol and an up-and-coming ingenue. Brimming with cinematic ingenuity, the film matches it with wonderful emotions, right down to the Jack Russell terrier who steals every scene he's in. Recommended!
"Big Miracle" PG, 1:47, Maui Mall Megaplex.
Drew Barrymore heads the cast in this big-hearted tale inspired by the true story of a band of folks in Alaska who came together - along with a couple of superpowers and corporate giants - to save a group of whales on the brink of being fatally trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Barrymore plays the Greenpeace activist, naturally; John Krasinski co-stars as the journalist who first uncovers the story in a cast also featuring Ted Danson, Vinessa Shaw, Kristen Bell and Dermot Mulroney. While there's the inevitable feel-good message about loving the whales, under Ken Kwapis' direction, the film reportedly doesn't overlook the less noble motivations, or the humor, in the assorted interests it brings together for this fine cause.
"Chronicle" PG-13, 1:39, Maui Mall Megaplex and Front Street Theaters.
The "Spider-Man" template gets updated in this new supernatural teen horror thriller. Dane DeHaan heads the cast as a lonely high-schooler who retreats from his abusive father and nowhere social life by picking up a camera and trying to turn his life into a movie. Things get interesting when he and a friend examine a hole in the ground and emerge from it with newfound supernatural powers. Josh Trank directs in the "found-footage" faux-documentary mode; Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw, Alex Russell and Luke Tyler co-star.
"The Descendants" R, 1:55, Maui Mall Megaplex.
Hawaii audiences will recognize everything in Alexander Payne's brilliant, Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning adaptation of Kaui Hart Hemmings' novel. Star George Clooney is the Oscar frontrunner, with young supporting actress Shailene Woodley also making an impressive debut in the contemporary story that casts Clooney as a land-rich descendant of Yankee haole ancestors in Hawaii, now struggling with the responsibilities of fatherhood as his wife lies in a coma following a boating accident. "Sideways' " Payne finds just the right note of bathos in the tale, devastating and tragic in one moment, uproariously funny in the next. The film's brilliance and compassion come clothed in a surprisingly authentic sense of island life, beginning with the Oscar-deserving soundtrack featuring Gabby Pahinui, Jeff Peterson and other masters of Hawaiian music. Recommended.
"Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" PG-13, 1:35, Maui Mall Megaplex (3-D), Kukui Mall 4 and Lahaina Wharf Cinemas.
Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in this sequel to the 2007 film that made almost $230 million dollars in the box office. Centered on one of Marvel Comic's most well-known characters, the film shows that Johnny is still struggling with the curse of being the Ghost Rider - basically the devil's bounty hunter who has a flaming skull, wears leather and chains and drives a motorcycle. Johnny Blaze is hiding in a remote part of Eastern Europe when a secret sect of the church asks him to save a boy from the devil. At first, Johnny is reluctant to use his power, but it's the only way to save the boy and possibly rid himself of the curse forever. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor direct.
"Hugo" PG, 2:07, Maui Mall Megaplex (3-D).
Back by virtue of its richly deserved Golden Globe for director Martin Scorsese-followed by richly deserved Oscar nominations galore - comes this altogether magical film experience. Scorsese tones down his fondness for gangster violence and rock icons, and reveals in their place a huge heart in this lavish PG-rated fantasy for his young daughter - and the young at heart everywhere. In this first foray into 3-D, he embraces the medium to adapt Brian Selznick's children's book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" to the screen. It is set in a train station in 1930s Paris, which assumes magical dimensions around the title character, a wide-eyed orphan played by Asa Butterfield, who secretly lives in a hidden apartment and keeps all the station's clocks running on time. Chloe Grace Moretz plays the young girl who becomes his ally in unlocking the mystery of the mean old man who runs the train station toy shop (Ben Kingsley). For all its fantastical elements, it is, in fact, based on a true character, an almost lost figure in the history of cinema. Sacha Baron Cohen leads the supporting cast in this truly magical movie. Recommended.
"Journey 2: Mysterious Island" PG, 1:44, Kaahumanu 6 (3-D) and Lahaina Wharf Cinemas; closes tonight at Kukui Mall 4.
Dwayne Johnson flexes his acting prowess, playing father figure to Josh Hutherson on a mission to a strange realm of small elephants and other mind-boggling phenomena to try to find Josh's missing dad. Joining up with cute tour guide Vanessa Hudgens and her helicopter-piloting dad, Luis Guzman, they find out how the island got its name, which provides ample opportunities for the superhero formerly known as The Rock to demonstrate how lovable an action figure can be. They might not find dad, but they happen onto Grandpa (Michael Caine) instead. Brad Peyton directs.
"Man on a Ledge" PG-13, 1:42, Maui Mall Megaplex
Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks and Jamie Bell head the cast in this psychological action thriller that has a police psychologist trying to talk a suicidal man off a ledge on a Manhattan high-rise which distracts everyone from the huge diamond heist going on at street-level. Asger Leth directs.
"This Means War" PG-13, 1:37, Kaahumanu 6, Kukui Mall 4 and Front Street Theaters.
All is never fair in love and war. Just ask the world's deadliest CIA operatives who happen to also be best buds, FDR Foster (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy). The two work together to bring down entire enemy nations, but the bond is quickly thrown out the door when they fall for the same woman, Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). Soon, FDR and Tuck employ their spy skills and endless array of high-tech gagetry to take out their greatest threat yet - each other. Action scenes propel the sometimes violent and always hilarious rivalry in this romantic comedy that aims to entrap both genders. Til Schwei-ger, Angela Bassett, Rosemary Harris, Chelsea Handler and Abigail Leigh Spencer co-star. McG directs.
"Safe House" R, 2:05, Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinemas.
Denzel Washington goes into rogue mode as one of the CIA's most-wanted fugitives, whose capture and protection in a supposedly "safe house" proves to be anything but safe. Ryan Reynolds co-stars as the young agent charged with protecting him, who winds up in way over his head, but still plays a credible cat-and-mouse game with Denzel, trying to protect him from the mercenaries chasing them while keeping him from escaping at the same time. The impressive supporting cast features Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard and Ruben Blades. Daniel Espinosa directs.
"The Secret World of Arrietty" G, 1:35, Kaahumanu 6.
Little people who live quietly beneath the floorboards are about to have a big turn of events. From Studio Ghibli, the masterful creative team behind "Spirited Away" and "Ponyo," comes this animated Disney adventure based on Mary Norton's award-winning children's book series "The Borrowers." Fourteen-year-old Arrietty lives with her parents in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner. Like all little people, Arrietty remains hidden from view; but when 12-year-old Shawn discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms, risking the safety of Arrietty's family. Bridgit Mendler, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett and others provide voices. Gary Rydstrom directs.
"Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" PG, 2:16, Maui Mall Megaplex (3-D).
Faster than you can say "3-D glasses surcharge" comes this return of the 1999 prequel, providing the backstory of how and why Darth Vader came to be. Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson and Natalie Portman star - all looking a lot younger - along with Frank Oz providing the voice of Yoda. But the real star is writer-director George Lucas, creator of the original "Star Wars" that reshaped our mythology and our moviemaking sensibilities, not to mention paving the way for the marketing mentality that now rules Hollywood. The film is a two-hour epic romp through Lucas' boundless imagination, full of many of the greatest visions to ever hit the movie screen, now enhanced by 3-D.
"The Vow" PG-13, 1:54, Kaahumanu 6, Kukui Mall 4 and Front Street Theaters.
From a place between "The Notebook" and "Fifty First Dates" comes this memory-loss romance. Rachel McAdams plays a newlywed put into a coma by a car accident. When she wakes, she doesn't remember who she is or who she's married to. Channing Tatum plays the husband who must win her back again, a challenge complicated by the presence of an ex-fiance. Scott Speedman, Sam Neill and Jessica Lange co-star; Michael Sucsy directs.
"The Woman in Black" PG-13, 1:51, Maui Mall Megaplex.
Proving that there is life after Harry Potter, Daniel Ratcliffe stars in this moody English ghost story as a young attorney dealing with the sale of a house in a remote village. It's there that he meets the title figure, who's reportedly capable of disconcerting even the bravest audience member. James Watkins adapts the novel and stage play for the screen in a menacing gothic mode full of an hour and a half's worth of fright. Ciaran Hinds and Janet McTeer co-star.
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Easter 2011 at Marsha's Vineyard
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This year two new trees 'sprouted' at Marsha's Vineyard. I finished my large egg topiary tree. It's amazing how many ornaments it can hold. The second new tree is a smaller version of the Williams-Sonoma white fabric wrapped tree that I've used in the past to display mini eggs. I love this new size and displayed mini eggs with full-sized Silhouette eggs. Easter at the Vineyard mixes Breens with many other pieces. papier mache, felt, mixed media, etc. I hope you enjoy them.
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Pottery Barn Kids offered this tree and it's a smaller version of my Williams-Sonoma tree. I love Silhouette eggs mixed wtih mini eggs.
I decided to try making my own decorative ornament hangers wtih lampwork beads and crystals. It was fun to do and I was pleased with the results.
Here's the bigger version of the PBK tree. It's the catch all for mini eggs that aren't chosen for other displays.
I love these three papier mache eggs, by Lance Perry. Seeing them hanging above my sink makes me smile. They definitely have attitude!
We were in Oregon over Easter so we had a pre-Easter dinner this year. I finally found a use for the boxwood and mini egg garland that I've had for years. I decorated our chandelier and disguised the fishing line that suspends this year's carrot ornaments.
The pink and black tree landed in the dining room this year. Moving things around each year is the best part of decorating.
Tah, dah! The newly completed large egg topiary to go with the smaller version from 2008. I used a Trish O'Donnell felt chick and bunny to top the topiaries. I love finding new ways to use pieces that I've had for years.
A close-up of the small topiary tree. I wrap the core of my feather trees with tiny clear lights so that the feathers don't get smashed.
And, a close-up of the large version.
Yup, old faithful is still kickin'. This year it holds the majority of my larger eggs.
The bright egg candles from Cost Plus were perfect with some of my favorite papier mache bunnies. The colors remind me of one of my favorite mini eggs, Spring Stripes.
This little Dept 56 tree has been around almost as long as 'ol faithful'. I love it because you can really see the eggs and change themes from year to year.
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Since his normal style is usually somewhere between frenzy and hysteria, Loaf could have been forgiven for going all the way off the meter on this album, given the personal problems he's had in the past: throat ailments, bitter disputes with his ex-manager and most recently a declaration of bankruptcy that said he had $768,000 in assets and $1.6 million in debts (including a $91,000 credit card bill). He does sing a couple of topical tunes on this LP—Razor's Edge and Wolf at Your Door. However, he hasn't forgotten his romantic side. The album includes a beautifully produced (by Tom Dowd) mid-tempo duet with Dale Krantz of the Rossington Collins band, on a Marshall J. Styler tune called Don't You Look at Me Like That. It's a model of restrained passion and one of the top pop records of the year. Loaf also does a splendidly tense change-of-pace by Ted Neely, If You Really Want To, as well as the rocking Never Can Be Too Sure About the Girl. Maybe he ought to go into the studio to get away from his problems more often.
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I have mentioned before in this title that if you are going to write a lot of code for your applications, you should be using Flash Builder to write the code rather than Flash Professional. This is for the simple reason that Flash Builder has more powerful code writing tools than Flash Professional. Of course, if you don't have Flash Builder, maybe you don't want to go out and buy it just for this feature. But if you do, I highly recommend using Flash Builder as your coding platform. So in this movie, we will look at creating the artwork in Flash and using Flash Builder just to write the code.
So on the Stage here I have my mini application. It's a simple banner ad. I am going to make this button a link, so this is going to open up the Explore California website. Now, the formal way to do this would be to create an ActionScript class file in Flash Builder, write the code out, and then come back into Flash Professional to do the testing. So let's see how to do that. Note that my instance name is link_btn. So I will Deselect everything and then I am going to create something called the document class.
Now, I don't really want you to worry about what the document class is. This is something I am going to cover extensively in my ActionScript 3.0 title for Flash CS5. So for more information about ActionScript, go to that title. I am just showing you for those of you who want to get heavily involved into writing code, this is how to do it. So I am going to click the Pencil icon next to Class to edit the class definition. Flash will then open up the Create ActionScript 3.0 Class window, where I can choose to use Flash Professional or Flash Builder as my class editor.
Then I will set a class name. So I call this FBTest. So I will click OK. And then I already have Flash Builder open, so Flash will tab over there for me and then I need to set my FLA file, which Flash Builder already knows, and then for my project contents I am just going to check Use default location, and I will click Finish. So Flash then creates my file and it takes me over to my FLA file. And I have to set the New ActionScript Class setting, so I am going to set this right here.
I can change the package or adjust the superclass if I want to. For right now I am just going to click Finish. So now I am in FBTest.as. So inside of the constructor method for here, I am going to write some code. I am not concerned with you understanding exactly how this code works. This is just something for people that are going to be writing a lot of code using Flash Builder. So I am going to type link_btn.addEventListener. And the Event is going to be MouseEvent.CLICK, all caps.
And then I am going to run a method called clickButton. I will have to import the MouseEvent lasses, so import flash.events.*. And then I will define that clickButton method. So I will type function clickButton. We'll receive the MouseEvent, colon void. Again, I am going to explain how all of this code works in my ActionScript title, so definitely go there if you are interested in learning this.
So in here I am going to type navigateToURL. I am going to create a new URLRequest, and in here I am going to write a link to the Explore California website. So www.explorecalifornia.org. And then I am going to import all of the .net classes so I can get this navigateToURL method as well. So I will save the file. So I have created this file and edited it through Flash Builder and now I will tab back over to Flash Professional.
So I have written the functionality for this button in Flash Builder. Now when I test the movie from Flash, I can click on the button and I will see the link to that website. So the whole purpose of this movie was to show you that you can write code in Flash Builder by creating a new class and choosing Flash Builder as your editor.
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when you jump from a cliff with a rubber string attached to you so you dont hit the ground and die in a bloody mess of organs on the ground
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Suicide for the indecisive.
The emo kid would have gone Bungee Jumping instead of cutting his wrist, but he was too much of a pussy.
από Modub 23 Νοέμβριος 2007
Pulling out a used tampon and replacing it with a new one
Pulling on the string of an inserted tampon to remove it and inserting a fresh tampon in it's place is also called Bungee Jumping
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Most people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler way: through self-discipline. Brian Tracy knows this firsthand. He didn't graduate from high school, and after working for a few years as a laborer, he realized he had limited skills and a limited future. But through the power of self-discipline, he changed his life, achieving success in sales and marketing, investing, real-estate development, and management consulting. He has consulted to more than 1,000 companies, given motivational speeches and seminars to more than four million people in 40 countries, and written 45 books.
No Excuses! shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life:
Each of the 21 chapters in this audiobook shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end- of-chapter exercises to help you apply the "no excuses" approach to your own life. With these guidelines, you can learn how to be more successful in everything you do—instead of wistfully envying others who you think are just "luckier" than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way...so stop making excuses and listen to this audiobook!
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"Highly Motivational!"
Michelle, not Steve, Carver: I absolutely loved this book! I've probably listened to it to it 3 or 4 times already. It's very fast moving and the ideas are very well organized. I did not buy this book to find a never-before-heard of secret to self-discipline and so hearing familiar thoughts and ideas was in no way a disappointment to me. Rather I'd hoped to find motivational encouragement to put into practice those ideas I know to be true about achieving greatness in life and this book absolutely delivers! I'll definitely be listening to this book many more times. I honestly find myself already doing hard things that I would rather procrastinate and that is the motivation I hoped to find in this book. Two thumbs up!
"New to Brian Tracy - Recommend Highly"
I have been an Audible Gold member since 2003, and have downloaded over a 120 titles, with perhaps one-third of those in the self-development category. Being new to Brian Tracy, any re-purposed content was not an issue for me. I can simply say that his message whacked me in the forehead with the colloqial "4x4"...I recognized how I've let others direct my behavior, (especially in my career) and how "taking the path of least resistance" has led me exactly to where I am at this point in my life. disapointed, disaffected, and blaming others. More importantly, I can see how adopting a more disciplined approach, even with the smallest aspects of day-to-day life can lead me step by step toward the realization of my goals - goals I set myself based on a new-found awareness of what is most important to me. His delivery didn't pose a challenge for me - he sets a very measured, but earnest tone that is compelling and conversational.
"A Great Method for Achieving Your Goals"
For anyone with dreams of being successful, losing weight, eating healthy, starting a business, etc. it is time to stop making excuses and get moving. Brian Tracy shows you how to lose the negativity and offers a proven 7 step method for achieving your goals. His creative thinking technique of "Mind Storming" is one that can't fail. I loved this audio and think it is great for any negative person in your life. Get it for them and get them moving closer to their goals.
Yes, the publisher should have hired someone other than Mr. Tracy to narrate. He's monotone. I would have have deducted two stars just for that if there were a 100 star system. But because this book is so well put together, so informative, so helpful, I could not justify anything less than five. If you actually adopt Tracy's wisdom, then you are guaranteed success. But that's one big IF. Then again, if you are the type that seeks solutions (WHICH YOU PROBABLY ARE BY VIRTUE OF THE FACT THAT YOU ARE READING A REVIEW BY SOMEONE YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW ON A BOOK ABOUT SOLUTIONS), then maybe implementation is possible. Anyway, if you need guidance and motivation, this book delivers. Tracy is a bit of a genius. I have listened to this INCREDIBLE book once through and plan on starting again TODAY. IT'S THAT GOOD!
"Nothing new. Poor audio quality"
If you have not read or listened to Brian Tracy before this book will have value. But, as a long time fan/reader/listener I am disappointed. First, there is nothing really new here. Tracy makes many of the same points in several programs his has authored. He even tells one story that I first heard from him on a cassette (yes, cassette) series I purchased in 1997. Second, the book is not really about personal disciple. That is just a lead to connect topics he covers better in other programs – goal setting, time management, sales. Third, the audio quality is sub standard. Not to the point of distraction. But, for a person of his stature you would expect better. I am still a fan. But, would suggest you skip this offering.
"Will change your life"
After a serious nervous breakdown at work I decided my life had to change to prevent this from ever happening again but had no idea on how to go about doing this. The title of this book really appealed to me and after buying and listening to the practical advice this book offers I will recommend it to anybody who needs a life change or a kick in the pants.
"Highly Recomended..."
This book is spot on!!! I highly recomend this title. I will gift this one to friends & family.
Based on some earlier reviews of this book, a few felt there was nothing new & it's all recycled material. Well that may be true. What's interesting however, is Brian said that in the book... nothing is new. ACTION however, may be what's missing for many. We can listen and read all day but without action what's the point. The best carpenter is useless if he never takes the hammer out of the tool box & drive a nail!
I love Brian Tracey and have many of his books but he is a very boring reader. Brian if your reading this please get someone else to read this. If it had some voice fluctuations and wasn't so monotone it would receive 5 stars.
I am a big fan of Brian Tracy but this book was a snooze. He regurgitates alot of the same information he has presented in other books. The sections on diet, exercise, children and marriage were the worst. Brian does touch on some areas that were helpful like the self discipline chapter however all in all, I would not recommend this book. I think his other books like Flight Plan and Goals are much better!
"Write down your goals, be consistant"
I started following the plan of writing down my goals every morning and starting to see the change in my life. Great advice but you must implement it.
"Same stuff - and the title is misleading"
I was patient, I waited until near the end but Brian - just adding 'Self-Discipline and " to a chapter heading on things you've written about before (repeatedly) doesn't make it a book about self-discipline. I've read widely in this area (Covey, Robbins, Ziglar, Rohn, Canfield) and 1) there's not an original thought here and 2) I was looking on advice about self-discipline and there really wasn't any. Just 'Self Discipline and ..... business, wealth, work, time management. In effect, chapters about those subjects with Self-Discipline added to the title but little actual advice on SD!
You're a good writer but you're getting repretitive. And stop pausing after 'the' or 'and' - it sounds like you've forgotten what you're going to say.
In a nutshell, the advice is good but it is NOT what the title promises. Buy something cheaper.
"No Excuses: the power of self-disciple for success"
Absolute Tosh. There are much better books out there
Read the Genius in all of us instead
"Highly Recommended!"
I'm a big fan of Brian Tracy and have been delighted with this audiobook. It is his usual combination of inspiration and nuts and bolts suggestions. I have listened to it several times and am amazed at the number of good ideas it contains. Highly recommended!
"Don't dismiss...there is wisdom within!"
This audiobook constitutes a comprehensive overview of self-discipline in all areas of life. I found the book a little bit annoying at first, but I put that down to my engrained English cynicism. The further I got into the material the more I realised that there was a huge amount of wisdom and common sense being spoken. The narration is clear and unfussy and the material is potentially life-changing, if you have the discipline to put it into practise!
"An excellent read"
I just know i'll get something new every time I read this book, its practical and straight to the point but obviously well researched. A*
"Succint and to the point"
This audio book isn't particularly long (in comparison to other books of this genre I've listened to) but every chapter is clear enough to really hit the point home.
Examples are used to back up every point and this makes it an easy book to understand. At the end of every chapter you are given a summary of the key points for that chapter and various techniques are offered for you to implement immediately to improve your life.
I've listened to it twice back to back so far and will listen to it again many more times as the messages in this book could be of use to any human being.
very good, highly recommended.
the book is world class, full of knowledge and can be applied everyday to help push yourself to higher limits.
"Extremely useful"
Save yourself some time. This book cotains wisdom and elements of several books put in brief and precise form. Very useful advices and insights.
"Inspiring and uplifting"
Loved this, just what I was hoping to hear, and more, with practical exercises and so great that I could listen whilst doing jobs around the house. Having listened once and even done some of the excercises I am now looking forward to listening to it again.
"Want to achieve successes? Read this book"
This book will present you with a great overview of how to get things done in your life and how to ensure and enjoy successes simply by self-discipline. It is revolutionarry
I love how simple it is. Brian Tracy does a great job at explaining the concept very simply.
Everything is to the point, very practical and I was able to relate it with my life experiences
This is of the same calibre of the other books from Brian that I read.
Yes, I laughed some times :) I might have cried some times too :)
Fantastic book for high achiever
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Mon., 10:27am: High court rejects Medicare challenge
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WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has turned away a challenge from former House Majority Leader Dick Armey and other Social Security recipients who say they have the right to reject Medicare in favor......
" Two other plaintiffs are wealthy individuals who have high deductible private insurance and prefer to pay for their health care." <-----That says it ALL! Wealthy/republicans....see a pattern?
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IT'S BEEN AN UP, down and up again week for Kathy Boockvar, the Democrat challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick in the area's most competitive congressional race.
First, the Bucks County lawyer scored a high-profile endorsement from former governor Ed Rendell. Days later, she learned that the national organization for Democratic House candidates was pulling $1.1 million in planned TV ads that could have boosted her chances. And then her campaign released its quarterly fundraising totals, showing a solid half-million-dollar haul.
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