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How to Transform Your Life Forever
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Jeff Patterson
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What would you dare to do or die trying?
There's a greater life seeking to climb out of you, a force that can inspire, energize, and propel you to unimagined heights. But internal blocks are thwarting this vision.
Join Jeff Patterson on a transformative journey that brings him face-to-face with death, and life on one of the world's highest mountains. The Big Thing Effect delivers proven success strategies illuminated by inspiring stories and case studies from his 20 years as a master success coach.
Whether you're committed to being your best, searching for what's next, or stuck in a slump, this book will show you how to go beyond what you think is possible and leave your true and lasting legacy behind.
©2023 Jeff Patterson (P)2023 Jeff PattersonListeners also enjoyed...
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- kim
- 03-14-25
Simple methods to put into practice to give you insight into what your big thing is and who you want to be.
I listened to this once and now will go back and listen again and do the exercises. I look forward to hearing it again from an action based perspective.
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- Steve Miller
- 09-28-23
Loved this book!
I listened to this book while i was hiking a 14er in Colorado - i made it to the summit at about the same time the author made it to the summit in his story. My favorite part was the "Future Self" sitting down on the summit with me and giving me advice on how i can get my life on track now - and start being my future self today. Becoming the person i want to be.
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- Vanessa M.
- 01-17-24
Exactly what I needed
Great storyline and even better message. After a promotion I wasn’t sure what was next for me and this really helped me define what my future will be. Also gave great I insight on how I can pull the magic out of others! 10 out of 10 must read
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- Joel Belmont
- 11-06-23
Excellent read - helped me define my BIG thing!
This is a compelling read - loved the author's stories, as well as the 7 criteria for a "big thing", and more importantly - HOW to get there... where the 'rubber meets the road'! How to take action, envision it, act upon it, become the person that realizes the thing you were put here to do - whatever that looks like for you! In an age of distraction and unimportant minutiae, this book helps you find tremendous clarity for what's most important in your life. Discover your BIG thing :)
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- Anonymous User
- 01-19-24
WOW!
This was such an amazing book! I also had the privilege of having him as a guest speaker at a recent event and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Passionate and all around amazing. This book will really make you think about what your BIG THING really is! Thank you!
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- CKC
- 02-01-24
Enjoyable reading as you change your life. Everyone should try this book on for size!!
This book makes Self Help/Business advice a pleasure. Its effective, it’s a handbook you can read once or many times. It has concrete actionable advice laid on a foundation of his (and others) personal experiences. It values your time as an investment in your future and if you engage here, you emerge into a new world of committed and fascinating change in your life.
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