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Turn your dreams into reality by taking matters into your own hands.
In Write It Down, Make It Happen, Henriette Anne Klauser, Ph.D., explains how simply writing down your goals in life is the first step toward achieving them. Writing can even help you understand what you want. In this book, you will read stories about ordinary people who witnessed miracles large and small unfold in their lives after they performed the basic act of putting their dreams on paper. Klauser's down-to-earth tips and easy exercises are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Before you know it, you'll be writing your own ticket to success.
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Find the perfect mate Buy your dream house Get a great new job Wake up happier Travel the world Have a better relationship with your teenage son
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First published January 1, 2000
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May 25, 2009
I really enjoyed this and recommend it.
Some notes:
Your playing small does not serve the world. Who are you not to be great? Nelson Mandela
Journaling and photography allow you to live twice as much because you pay better attention.
Don't wait for the perfect circumstances. Begin having a full life today. A whole, fulfilling life.
Write goals and review them. Keep the dreams alive this way. Make these notes a beacon to refer to over and over.
Writing can make your feelings speedbumps, not road blocks. It helps you be an observer of your life.
Writing is a good way to turn stomach churnings into words. Let your writing be a place to park your worries.
When you reduce your goals to a list, it helps keep your focus.
Stay focused on the desired outcome.
Resistance has meaning and getting behind it, not just around it will lead to freedom. Write to figure out the resistance.
There are many roads to the mountain's summit, but the view at the top is the same.
Patience is power.
When everything is falling apart it's a good sign that everything is about to come together.
You need to be aware of all life areas and advance in each one of them everyday and on a regular basis. -- Haidar Al-Mosawi
Some notes:
Your playing small does not serve the world. Who are you not to be great? Nelson Mandela
Journaling and photography allow you to live twice as much because you pay better attention.
Don't wait for the perfect circumstances. Begin having a full life today. A whole, fulfilling life.
Write goals and review them. Keep the dreams alive this way. Make these notes a beacon to refer to over and over.
Writing can make your feelings speedbumps, not road blocks. It helps you be an observer of your life.
Writing is a good way to turn stomach churnings into words. Let your writing be a place to park your worries.
When you reduce your goals to a list, it helps keep your focus.
Stay focused on the desired outcome.
Resistance has meaning and getting behind it, not just around it will lead to freedom. Write to figure out the resistance.
There are many roads to the mountain's summit, but the view at the top is the same.
Patience is power.
When everything is falling apart it's a good sign that everything is about to come together.
You need to be aware of all life areas and advance in each one of them everyday and on a regular basis. -- Haidar Al-Mosawi
July 19, 2018
فیدیبو یه کار جالبی کرده که من خیلی راضیم ازش. به این صورت که اومده یه سری از کتاب ها رو به شکل صوتی و البته میکروبوک عرضه کرده. یعنی مثلا یک کتاب 200 صفحه ای رو به صورت خلاصه فصل بندی کرده و در 20 دقیقه برای شما پخش میکنه. اولین تجربه ی من از یک کتاب میکروبوک صوتی به طرز دلنشینی دلچسب بود
کتاب "بنویس تا اتفاق بیوفتد" یکی از کتاب های خود کمک یاری هست که من مدتیه تمرین هاش رو انجام میدم و عجیب که اثرات خوبی هم ازش دیدم. حالا سوای قانون جذب و این حرفها یکی از پیشنهادات خیلی خوبی که کتاب بهتون میده نوشتن اهداف و آرزوهاتون روی کاغذ هست. برای من وقتی اهدافم رو روی کاغذ اوردم تازه اون موقع بود که شکل واقعی به خودشون گرفتن و یه جورایی اراده ی منو برای رسیدن بهشون قوی ترکردن
خلاصه که اگر شاغل هستین و وقت زیادی برای مطالعه ندارین یا اینکه مثل من حوصله ی گوش دادن به کتاب های صوتی طولانی مدت رو ندارین، حتما این میکروبوک های جذاب و کوچولو رو امتحان کنید
کتاب "بنویس تا اتفاق بیوفتد" یکی از کتاب های خود کمک یاری هست که من مدتیه تمرین هاش رو انجام میدم و عجیب که اثرات خوبی هم ازش دیدم. حالا سوای قانون جذب و این حرفها یکی از پیشنهادات خیلی خوبی که کتاب بهتون میده نوشتن اهداف و آرزوهاتون روی کاغذ هست. برای من وقتی اهدافم رو روی کاغذ اوردم تازه اون موقع بود که شکل واقعی به خودشون گرفتن و یه جورایی اراده ی منو برای رسیدن بهشون قوی ترکردن
تعیین هدف ، تمرکز روی نتیجه ی کار و داشتن تصویری روشن از آنچه در زندگی به دنبالش هستید می تواند باعث تحقق رویاهای شما شود
خلاصه که اگر شاغل هستین و وقت زیادی برای مطالعه ندارین یا اینکه مثل من حوصله ی گوش دادن به کتاب های صوتی طولانی مدت رو ندارین، حتما این میکروبوک های جذاب و کوچولو رو امتحان کنید
February 22, 2022
ببخشید خانم کلاوسر، اگه اینو میخونی یه سوال داشتم.
الان من چنتا خواسته ام رو نوشتم، ولی خواسته من با خواسته یکی دیگه تعارض داره. اونوقت کائنات چکار میکنه این وسط؟ مال کدوم مون رو محقق میکنه؟
الان من چنتا خواسته ام رو نوشتم، ولی خواسته من با خواسته یکی دیگه تعارض داره. اونوقت کائنات چکار میکنه این وسط؟ مال کدوم مون رو محقق میکنه؟
March 2, 2008
This is the best book in the WORLD! I love it, I love it, I love it!!! I've always been one to write down EVERYTHING. This book helped me to really set up in my mind what I want, dream it, and live it. You can consider this your guide to true happiness. Our God is an awesome God! Tell him your dreams. Thank him for your unanswered prayers, sit back and watch them come true. I've had these concepts in my mind for while and I still keep this little piece of paper where I wrote down my life goals. Impossible things really that I never thought would happen: meet the man of my dreams, have a phat wedding, have peace with my father, get over my fear of driving, have a job I truly love, etc. Do you know mostly all those dreams have become a reality? Right now, there's only 3 or 4 things left on that list. Soon, my problem will be: what to do when all my dreams have come true? There are some other fun things in the book that I have put into practice. I'm still reading it and loving it. Definitely to keep on your bookshelf and only loan it out to your most trusted friend whom you KNOW you'll get it back from.
August 24, 2012
The reason I am giving this book five stars is that I followed it to the letter and made what I wanted to happen happen. I wanted to take a solo summer road trip from Florida to New England, stay up there for a few weeks, and visit DC and Atlanta on the way back. I was scared to do it and needed the financial means. This book motivated me to work an extra job, work extra hours at the two jobs I had, to make the arrangements, make it possible to take five weeks off, and psyched me up to actually GO. I had a BLAST. That trip will be a jewel in my heart for the rest of my life. I am married with two kids now, and won't be able to do anything like that again, so I am grateful to this book and to myself for the experience. It's been eleven years. I should redo it with a new overwhelming goal!
April 5, 2020
فقط مى تونم بگم به معجزه نوشتن اعتقاد دارم📝
September 26, 2010
Although I agree with the basic premise of this book--that writing down goals and aspirations can help to manifest them--I did not find the book very helpful in doing this. It might be more helpful for a non-writer or for someone who has never consciously set goals in order to achieve them.
The format is short chapters followed by exercises. Not all chapters and exercises are related to writing, which makes the title a bit misleading. There are chapters on inventing rituals and starting a goal-setting group. There is also a chapter on how writing near running water is inspiring, which seems more like the author’s preference than a general writing rule. Writing chapters include such topics as setting goals, addressing fears, scripting your daily life, and writing letters to God.
The author uses stories from her own life and that of friends and clients to illustrate each chapter. Some of these stories were long and too specific to be of help in doing the exercises at the end of the chapter. For example, the “getting ready to receive� chapter is all about one woman’s letters to her soul mate in the years before she mets him. If you want to receive anything else, this chapter is of limited value, and also I found the lengthy letters embarrassingly personal. I would have liked to see more examples of writing to receive different things, with fewer words in each example. Many chapters were like this.
This book might be worth checking out from the library, as I did. The chapters are short, and maybe some of the writing exercises will inspire you to write, as a few did for me.
The format is short chapters followed by exercises. Not all chapters and exercises are related to writing, which makes the title a bit misleading. There are chapters on inventing rituals and starting a goal-setting group. There is also a chapter on how writing near running water is inspiring, which seems more like the author’s preference than a general writing rule. Writing chapters include such topics as setting goals, addressing fears, scripting your daily life, and writing letters to God.
The author uses stories from her own life and that of friends and clients to illustrate each chapter. Some of these stories were long and too specific to be of help in doing the exercises at the end of the chapter. For example, the “getting ready to receive� chapter is all about one woman’s letters to her soul mate in the years before she mets him. If you want to receive anything else, this chapter is of limited value, and also I found the lengthy letters embarrassingly personal. I would have liked to see more examples of writing to receive different things, with fewer words in each example. Many chapters were like this.
This book might be worth checking out from the library, as I did. The chapters are short, and maybe some of the writing exercises will inspire you to write, as a few did for me.
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June 19, 2022شدنی!!!
توی اینستا که در موردش خیلی شنیدم
و در فیدیبو نظرات این کتاب رو خوندم بعضی ها نوشتن که امتحان کردن و نتیجه دیدن
از امروز می خوام روی فکر و ذهنم کار کنم که این روش رو واقعا قبول داشته چون اگه ایمان نداشتم باشم و شک داشته باشم فکر کنم نتیجه نده
بعد اون لیست بلند بالامو می‌نویس� (البته باید تلاش هم بکنم در راستای اون آرزوها و اهدافم)
اگر نتیجه دیدم میام بهش ستاره میدم(امیدوارم یادم نره)^_^�
۲۹/خرداد/۴۰۱
توی اینستا که در موردش خیلی شنیدم
و در فیدیبو نظرات این کتاب رو خوندم بعضی ها نوشتن که امتحان کردن و نتیجه دیدن
از امروز می خوام روی فکر و ذهنم کار کنم که این روش رو واقعا قبول داشته چون اگه ایمان نداشتم باشم و شک داشته باشم فکر کنم نتیجه نده
بعد اون لیست بلند بالامو می‌نویس� (البته باید تلاش هم بکنم در راستای اون آرزوها و اهدافم)
اگر نتیجه دیدم میام بهش ستاره میدم(امیدوارم یادم نره)^_^�
۲۹/خرداد/۴۰۱
July 21, 2019
همونطور که از اسم کتاب مشخصه قرار هست بنویسید تا اتفاق بیوفته!
در چند فصل اول درباره چگونه نوشتن و هدف‌گذار� و ایده پردازی صحبت شده و در فصل‌ها� بعد بحث‌ها� تقریبا تکراری کتب رسیدن به اهداف و...
بخش‌ها� این کتاب:
1.بنویس تا اتفاق بیفتد
2.دانستن اینکه چه می‌خواهی�
3.جمع آوری ایده ها
4.آماده شدن برای دریافت کردن
5.پرداختن به ترس ها و احساسات
6.آزاد شدن
7.ساده کردن کار :فهرست کردن
8.تمرکز روی نتیجه
9.تغییر دادن محیط خود
10.زندگی روزمره خود را به رشته تحریر درآورید
11.متعهد شدن
12.روی هم چیدن اهداف
13.تشکیل یک گروه
14.ابتکار عمل را بدست گرفتن
15.نامه نوشتن به خدا
16.مقاومت بی‌دلی� نیست
17.ایجاد یک مراسم آیینی
18.رهاکردن، ایجاد تعادل
19.شکرگذاری
20.تحمل شکست
درکل کتاب کسل کننده ای بود
در چند فصل اول درباره چگونه نوشتن و هدف‌گذار� و ایده پردازی صحبت شده و در فصل‌ها� بعد بحث‌ها� تقریبا تکراری کتب رسیدن به اهداف و...
بخش‌ها� این کتاب:
1.بنویس تا اتفاق بیفتد
2.دانستن اینکه چه می‌خواهی�
3.جمع آوری ایده ها
4.آماده شدن برای دریافت کردن
5.پرداختن به ترس ها و احساسات
6.آزاد شدن
7.ساده کردن کار :فهرست کردن
8.تمرکز روی نتیجه
9.تغییر دادن محیط خود
10.زندگی روزمره خود را به رشته تحریر درآورید
11.متعهد شدن
12.روی هم چیدن اهداف
13.تشکیل یک گروه
14.ابتکار عمل را بدست گرفتن
15.نامه نوشتن به خدا
16.مقاومت بی‌دلی� نیست
17.ایجاد یک مراسم آیینی
18.رهاکردن، ایجاد تعادل
19.شکرگذاری
20.تحمل شکست
درکل کتاب کسل کننده ای بود
August 29, 2021
I thought this would be a little more about writing out your goals to focus your attention, and a little less about literally writing letters to a Christian god. There's a large focus on scripting. Also the cultural appropriation in chapter 17 aged poorly.
While some of this advice resonated with me (be thankful for what you have instead of just asking for what you want) the examples seemed really privileged, and not conscious of it.
I want to present a seminar in Greece.
I want to spend a year in Paris.
I want to spend a month in Italy to improve my language skills so I can sing opera better.
I want to find a home in my price bracket with two bathrooms and a hot tub.
There's a weird subtle undertone that suggests if you don't get what you want, it's because you quit too soon, or didn't try hard enough, or didn't have faith, and I didn't like that one bit. The book feels like Klauser is trying to be included in the next edition of The Secret.
Is it because the book is 21 years old? Were we all that naive then? Before the Great Recession, before Trump, before the pandemic, before the housing affordiability crisis, before , before neoliberalism crushed the middle and working class . . . maybe this book made sense, once.
So, overall I was disappointed, and for me this is just OK. It's going in the donate pile.
While some of this advice resonated with me (be thankful for what you have instead of just asking for what you want) the examples seemed really privileged, and not conscious of it.
I want to present a seminar in Greece.
I want to spend a year in Paris.
I want to spend a month in Italy to improve my language skills so I can sing opera better.
I want to find a home in my price bracket with two bathrooms and a hot tub.
There's a weird subtle undertone that suggests if you don't get what you want, it's because you quit too soon, or didn't try hard enough, or didn't have faith, and I didn't like that one bit. The book feels like Klauser is trying to be included in the next edition of The Secret.
Is it because the book is 21 years old? Were we all that naive then? Before the Great Recession, before Trump, before the pandemic, before the housing affordiability crisis, before , before neoliberalism crushed the middle and working class . . . maybe this book made sense, once.
So, overall I was disappointed, and for me this is just OK. It's going in the donate pile.
February 8, 2020
Never fails to inspire me to go back to journaling, to think long and hard about what I want out of life. It's a little hokey and saccharine at times -- so many books like this are. And the personal stories tend to obscure rather than illustrate, but the exercises are worthwhile.
It's not as simple as writing down what you want and making it happen. Sometimes what you want isn't what you need; sometimes what you need isn't what you want. But to borrow another cliche: Knowing what you don't want is the first step to getting what you do. Writing is a good step to figuring out those things and solidifying them in your mind.
It's not as simple as writing down what you want and making it happen. Sometimes what you want isn't what you need; sometimes what you need isn't what you want. But to borrow another cliche: Knowing what you don't want is the first step to getting what you do. Writing is a good step to figuring out those things and solidifying them in your mind.
August 5, 2017
بنویس تا اتفاق بیافتد برای کسانی که به نوشتن علاقه دارن و قدرت نوشتن رو درک کردن
April 18, 2020
سه فوت مانده به طلا توقف نکنید
برگردید و کمی بیشتر حفر کنید
برگردید و کمی بیشتر حفر کنید
December 1, 2007
Forget about "The Secret!" Books like these are the ones that will REALLY change your life. I appreciated the author's no-nonsense, practical approach.
If you like this approach, another book you might like is "The Life Organizer" by Jennifer Louden. It is full of questions and prompts to help you envision the life that will make your heart beat faster. It makes a great companion to this volume.
If you like this approach, another book you might like is "The Life Organizer" by Jennifer Louden. It is full of questions and prompts to help you envision the life that will make your heart beat faster. It makes a great companion to this volume.
July 24, 2011
I read about this book somewhere and something about the title stuck in my head. Eventually (at least six months later since I'm guessing I read about it around the start New Year) I requested it from the library. I hoped it would be more of a book about writing than a self-help book (no luck) and when I went to the library to pick it up, the librarian insisted on loudly saying the full title a couple times--Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want--And Getting It!. Embarrassing.
The good: I'm giving this book two stars, which for me is a pretty poor review, but I'm not giving it just one! and here's why:
The blurb on the inside of the book jacket begins, "too often, people drift through life with a vague sense of purpose in life, envious of those whose lives seem exciting." This is me! (it may also be almost everyone, hence "people").
The book is broken up into 20 chapters, an introduction, and an epilogue. For the most part, each chapter is about a friend of the author or someone who approached her after reading one of her other books, and how that friend or someone wrote down his or her goals and how their written-down dreams came true. Klauser explains why and at the end of each (actually only at the end of 18 chapters) has a section titled "Now You" where she gives the reader an exercise or several. These sections were short and simple. Sometimes the ridiculousness from the preceding chapter lingers, but on the whole I found them helpful (or could understand how they might be helpful for others).
When I sat down to write this review, I had a good time writing over 1,300 words, picking out the most ridiculous passages, wondering why what should have taken perhaps 30 pages needed 247. But I knew that some parts had made sense for me and when I looked back to see what and why, they were all these "Now You" sections. Well, not all--seven of the 18, but that's a pretty good percentage given the rest of the book. Thanks to those I now have a couple things I'm planning on doing. I've written my list of goals, I've started writing every day, and so on. This is actually the first book review I've written in a while (/ever), a direct result of the book, so it's kind of a shame that it can't be a great, or even good, review.
The bad: The third paragraph of the jacket flap begins, "there is no 'right way' to write a goal down--a single line jotted on a scrap of paper is as valuable as a full-blown description of the goal that goes on for several pages." Consider that. A book setting out to tell you how to write your goals down and make them happen. Kaluser could have saved the reader a lot of time (and the embarrassment of Gloria's story--see "the ugly"), herself a lot of effort, and a lot of paper. Writing down your goals is helpful; find a way that works for you. Then the "Now You" sections. And you have a possibly helpful 20-page book.
A big problem with the book is its lack of organization, which is kind of surprising given the careful layout--introduction, 20 chapters, epilogue. It feels to me that either the publisher wanted 20 chapters or (more likely) Klauser made it a goal to write a 20-chapter book, a goal she wrote down and made happen. Some of the chapters are pointless and others are just continuations of other chapters. In chapter 12 ("Stacking goals: Raising the bar"), Klauser explains how learning to use a computer (back when they were a new thing) made her more confident in her ability to think--helping her creative work. She writes, "I became more logical and organized my ideas better." If only.
The ugly: Really, there are levels of ugly here.
Each story has a lot of what might be background detail, but really isn't--at least not to the stories Klauser's telling. Sideground, maybe? In the second chapter ("Knowing what you want: Setting goals"), she writes about interviewing an opera singer for the book.
"I made an appointment to meet him at the apartment the opera company had rented for him in the Queen Anne neighborhood. When I arrived, he made me some tea and put a crusty loaf of peasant bread and a dish of olive oil on the table. Then he sprinkled fresh Parmigiano Reggiano on top of the oil. He told me his story with great gusto and as he talked, he tore off chunks of bread and dipped them in the oil and cheese, inviting me to do the same."
None of this is relevant. And the Queen Anne neighborhood is not explained to people unfamiliar with Seattle. Wikipedia tells me "Queen Anne is disproportionately populated by unmarried, young adults. The population is more racially homogeneous, better educated and wealthier than Seattle as a whole." I guess including the neighborhood might show how successful a singer he had made himself? I included the bit about tea and crusty peasant bread because even before reading the opera singer's story, it was obviously out of place. I like bread and oil, but reading this is mildly disgusting--why, I wonder? I'm not a tea drinker, but wine seems like it might be the more natural pairing. And him eating with great gusto, tearing off chunks; picturing it, you imagine oil running down his chin as he talked. Gross.
None of this is relevant. And the Queen Anne neighborhood is not explained to people unfamiliar with Seattle. Wikipedia tells me "Queen Anne is disproportionately populated by unmarried, young adults. The population is more racially homogeneous, better educated and wealthier than Seattle as a whole." I guess including the neighborhood might show how successful a singer he had made himself? I included the bit about tea and crusty peasant bread because even before reading the opera singer's story, it was obviously out of place. I like bread and oil, but reading this is mildly disgusting--why, I wonder? I'm not a tea drinker, but wine seems like it might be the more natural pairing. And him eating with great gusto, tearing off chunks; picturing it, you imagine oil running down his chin as he talked. Gross.
And, if there were a category worse than "the ugly," Gloria's story would go there. I'll be brief here since it's so bad that it's fun to read--you may want to pick up the book and skip to chapter 4 ("Getting ready to receive"). Single and in her late-thirties, Gloria decided it was time to find herself a man. So... she starts writing letters to her soul mate. "Dear Soul Mate, My soul gets restless thinking that I might be alone in this life. My deeper feelings..." and so on. My personal favorite (I guess I'm not being that brief): "Soul Mate, I see you again as medium height, strong, nice-looking, with curly hair, light eyes. Strong hands, deep integrity, and spiritual truth, a businessman with a sense of security and knowledge about making and having money. Not for its own sake, but for the joy, love, peace, and bounty it can bring to the world." I too want a soul mate (but will settle for something more casual) with a knowledge about making and having money. Not for its own sake, but for the joy, love, peace, and bounty it can bring to me.
The good: I'm giving this book two stars, which for me is a pretty poor review, but I'm not giving it just one! and here's why:
The blurb on the inside of the book jacket begins, "too often, people drift through life with a vague sense of purpose in life, envious of those whose lives seem exciting." This is me! (it may also be almost everyone, hence "people").
The book is broken up into 20 chapters, an introduction, and an epilogue. For the most part, each chapter is about a friend of the author or someone who approached her after reading one of her other books, and how that friend or someone wrote down his or her goals and how their written-down dreams came true. Klauser explains why and at the end of each (actually only at the end of 18 chapters) has a section titled "Now You" where she gives the reader an exercise or several. These sections were short and simple. Sometimes the ridiculousness from the preceding chapter lingers, but on the whole I found them helpful (or could understand how they might be helpful for others).
When I sat down to write this review, I had a good time writing over 1,300 words, picking out the most ridiculous passages, wondering why what should have taken perhaps 30 pages needed 247. But I knew that some parts had made sense for me and when I looked back to see what and why, they were all these "Now You" sections. Well, not all--seven of the 18, but that's a pretty good percentage given the rest of the book. Thanks to those I now have a couple things I'm planning on doing. I've written my list of goals, I've started writing every day, and so on. This is actually the first book review I've written in a while (/ever), a direct result of the book, so it's kind of a shame that it can't be a great, or even good, review.
The bad: The third paragraph of the jacket flap begins, "there is no 'right way' to write a goal down--a single line jotted on a scrap of paper is as valuable as a full-blown description of the goal that goes on for several pages." Consider that. A book setting out to tell you how to write your goals down and make them happen. Kaluser could have saved the reader a lot of time (and the embarrassment of Gloria's story--see "the ugly"), herself a lot of effort, and a lot of paper. Writing down your goals is helpful; find a way that works for you. Then the "Now You" sections. And you have a possibly helpful 20-page book.
A big problem with the book is its lack of organization, which is kind of surprising given the careful layout--introduction, 20 chapters, epilogue. It feels to me that either the publisher wanted 20 chapters or (more likely) Klauser made it a goal to write a 20-chapter book, a goal she wrote down and made happen. Some of the chapters are pointless and others are just continuations of other chapters. In chapter 12 ("Stacking goals: Raising the bar"), Klauser explains how learning to use a computer (back when they were a new thing) made her more confident in her ability to think--helping her creative work. She writes, "I became more logical and organized my ideas better." If only.
The ugly: Really, there are levels of ugly here.
Each story has a lot of what might be background detail, but really isn't--at least not to the stories Klauser's telling. Sideground, maybe? In the second chapter ("Knowing what you want: Setting goals"), she writes about interviewing an opera singer for the book.
"I made an appointment to meet him at the apartment the opera company had rented for him in the Queen Anne neighborhood. When I arrived, he made me some tea and put a crusty loaf of peasant bread and a dish of olive oil on the table. Then he sprinkled fresh Parmigiano Reggiano on top of the oil. He told me his story with great gusto and as he talked, he tore off chunks of bread and dipped them in the oil and cheese, inviting me to do the same."
None of this is relevant. And the Queen Anne neighborhood is not explained to people unfamiliar with Seattle. Wikipedia tells me "Queen Anne is disproportionately populated by unmarried, young adults. The population is more racially homogeneous, better educated and wealthier than Seattle as a whole." I guess including the neighborhood might show how successful a singer he had made himself? I included the bit about tea and crusty peasant bread because even before reading the opera singer's story, it was obviously out of place. I like bread and oil, but reading this is mildly disgusting--why, I wonder? I'm not a tea drinker, but wine seems like it might be the more natural pairing. And him eating with great gusto, tearing off chunks; picturing it, you imagine oil running down his chin as he talked. Gross.
None of this is relevant. And the Queen Anne neighborhood is not explained to people unfamiliar with Seattle. Wikipedia tells me "Queen Anne is disproportionately populated by unmarried, young adults. The population is more racially homogeneous, better educated and wealthier than Seattle as a whole." I guess including the neighborhood might show how successful a singer he had made himself? I included the bit about tea and crusty peasant bread because even before reading the opera singer's story, it was obviously out of place. I like bread and oil, but reading this is mildly disgusting--why, I wonder? I'm not a tea drinker, but wine seems like it might be the more natural pairing. And him eating with great gusto, tearing off chunks; picturing it, you imagine oil running down his chin as he talked. Gross.
And, if there were a category worse than "the ugly," Gloria's story would go there. I'll be brief here since it's so bad that it's fun to read--you may want to pick up the book and skip to chapter 4 ("Getting ready to receive"). Single and in her late-thirties, Gloria decided it was time to find herself a man. So... she starts writing letters to her soul mate. "Dear Soul Mate, My soul gets restless thinking that I might be alone in this life. My deeper feelings..." and so on. My personal favorite (I guess I'm not being that brief): "Soul Mate, I see you again as medium height, strong, nice-looking, with curly hair, light eyes. Strong hands, deep integrity, and spiritual truth, a businessman with a sense of security and knowledge about making and having money. Not for its own sake, but for the joy, love, peace, and bounty it can bring to the world." I too want a soul mate (but will settle for something more casual) with a knowledge about making and having money. Not for its own sake, but for the joy, love, peace, and bounty it can bring to me.
February 3, 2019
بله بله من از خواندن این کتاب جداً لذت بردم
من با نوشتن و قدرت خارق‌العاده� اون بیش از این هم آشنایی داشتم و شندیدن اینکه نوشتن قدرتی اعجاب‌آو� رو برای تحقق آرزوهامون در پی دارم برام به هیچ وجه تازگی نداشت.
اما این کتاب سعی کرده بود همه� اون چیزهایی که پیش از این می‌دونستی� رو یادمون بیاره. اینکه هرچیزی رو که بخوایم می‌تونی� بهش برسیم و فقط کافیه باورش داشته باشیم.
این کتاب رو زهره� عزیزم بهم معرفی کرد و ازش بی‌نهای� ممنونم چون واقعا این روزهای من رو پر از عطر گل یخ کرد. خدا رو هم شاکرم:) و باز هم منتظر کتاب‌ها� خوب بعدی هستم. کتاب‌های� که مثه یه دوست خوب دست آدم رو هیچ وق رها نمی‌کنن�:) آمین
من با نوشتن و قدرت خارق‌العاده� اون بیش از این هم آشنایی داشتم و شندیدن اینکه نوشتن قدرتی اعجاب‌آو� رو برای تحقق آرزوهامون در پی دارم برام به هیچ وجه تازگی نداشت.
اما این کتاب سعی کرده بود همه� اون چیزهایی که پیش از این می‌دونستی� رو یادمون بیاره. اینکه هرچیزی رو که بخوایم می‌تونی� بهش برسیم و فقط کافیه باورش داشته باشیم.
این کتاب رو زهره� عزیزم بهم معرفی کرد و ازش بی‌نهای� ممنونم چون واقعا این روزهای من رو پر از عطر گل یخ کرد. خدا رو هم شاکرم:) و باز هم منتظر کتاب‌ها� خوب بعدی هستم. کتاب‌های� که مثه یه دوست خوب دست آدم رو هیچ وق رها نمی‌کنن�:) آمین
September 17, 2010
Wow! Super book! I took many notes while I read so I could remember all of the wonderful ideas for using writing as a tool of creation. There are assignments at the end of each chapter for you to practice what you are learning. She helps you clarify your thoughts, and desires. She also helps you work through your worries and fears and realize your true "hearts desire." The chapter I have used and enjoyed the most is, "Writing to God." This is a wonderful process of faith and writing with the Spirit. I have received incredible answers and counsel.
My mother-in-law used this method to sell their ranch. She wrote down that she wanted to sell it and how much they needed to sell it for. Within six months they had a neighbor come to them unsolicited and offer them the exact amount she had written down.
My mother-in-law used this method to sell their ranch. She wrote down that she wanted to sell it and how much they needed to sell it for. Within six months they had a neighbor come to them unsolicited and offer them the exact amount she had written down.
August 21, 2024
Write It Down, Make It Happen is about the power of writing as a tool for manifesting one's goals and aspirations. The fundamental premise is that by writing down your desires, you activate a series of psychological and universal mechanisms that help bring those desires into reality.
Introduction
Klauser begins by discussing the scientific basis behind the idea that writing down your goals can make them more likely to be achieved. She mentions the Reticular Activating System (RAS) in the brain, which becomes more attuned to opportunities and signs related to your goals once they are written down. This aligns with the modern understanding of the brain's function in focusing on specific outcomes. However, it's important to note that writing alone is not sufficient; it must be accompanied by consistent action and commitment, which writing can help solidify. As one of the notes emphasizes, the act of writing is a significant step towards taking action, but follow-through is critical for success.
Chapter 1: Write It Down, Make It Happen
The first chapter reinforces the importance of committing your goals to paper, drawing on examples like Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, who attributes much of his success to writing down his goals. Klauser also touches on the idea that the medium of writing—whether it's in a formal journal or on a napkin—doesn't matter as long as the goal is written down and dated. This flexibility allows individuals to adapt the practice to their personal preferences. As noted, digital tools can be just as effective, though there's something cathartic and grounding about physically writing on paper.
Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want: Setting Goals
Klauser addresses the difficulty many people face in articulating their goals, which is often rooted in fears of failure or feelings of inadequacy She suggests that writing your goals as if they have already been achieved can help overcome these fears, making the goals feel more attainable. Early morning writing exercises are recommended as a way to crystallize desires, as the subconscious mind is more active during this time, allowing for clearer expression of one's true aspirations.
Chapter 3: Gathering Ideas: A Suggestion Box for the Brain
In this chapter, Klauser introduces the concept of creating a suggestion box for ideas, which can be a literal box or simply a dedicated space for jotting down thoughts. This practice signals to the brain that you are ready to receive creative input, and as the user notes, the more you write down, the more ideas will come to you. This aligns with the idea that writing opens up channels in the brain, encouraging a flow of ideas that might otherwise remain dormant.
Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Receive
Klauser emphasizes the importance of belief in the attainment of goals. Writing a detailed description of what you want, including the specific ways your life will change once the goal is achieved, can make the goal feel more real and attainable. When progress is slow, writing can also be used to reflect on what lessons need to be learned or what obstacles are hindering progress.
Chapter 5: Addressing Fears and Feelings
Fear is a significant barrier to goal achievement, and Klauser advocates for writing down your fears as a way of bringing them into the open. This process not only helps to diminish their power but also invites synchronicity and support from unexpected sources. As noted, writing down your fears increases your awareness of them, which in turn propels you toward action.
Chapter 6: Getting Unstuck: Writing Through to Resolution
Klauser describes a technique called "Rapidwriting," where you write quickly and continuously without stopping to edit or critique. This method helps to break through blocks and uncover solutions that might not have been apparent otherwise. The user’s note likens this to setting small, incremental goals that keep you moving forward, which can be applied to various aspects of life, not just writing.
Chapter 7: Doing It Easy: Listing
Listing is presented as a simple yet powerful technique for maintaining focus and intention. By distilling your goals or intentions into a single sentence, you can guide your actions more effectively. This approach resonates with the user’s practice of creating to-do lists, which helps in managing daily tasks and staying on track.
Chapter 8: Focusing on the Outcome
Writing about your desired outcome helps to solidify it in your mind, keeping you focused even during times of doubt or distraction. Klauser suggests not only writing about what you want but also why you want it, which can strengthen your commitment and resolve.
Chapter 9: Changing Your Environment: Get Near Water to Write
Klauser recommends writing near water, as being close to one of nature’s fundamental elements can enhance creativity. This is backed by the user’s own observations that nature, particularly water, has a calming and inspiring effect on the mind, making it an ideal environment for creative work.
Chapter 10: Scripting Your Daily Life
Daily writing, particularly in the form of lists or affirmations, is another technique Klauser advocates. This practice helps to set the tone for the day and keeps your goals at the forefront of your mind. However, the user notes that while the book reiterates the importance of belief and visualization, it could benefit from more practical advice on turning thoughts into action.
Chapter 11: Becoming Committed
Commitment is the key difference between fantasizing and taking action. Writing down your goals is a way of committing to them, and as Klauser points out, without commitment, even the best intentions will not lead to success. This ties back to the earlier discussion on the importance of follow-through.
Chapter 12: Stacking Goals: Raising the Bar
Klauser encourages setting multiple goals and using the success of one to build momentum for others. By reflecting on past accomplishments, you can boost your confidence and set more challenging goals. The idea of "stacking" goals allows for a more holistic approach to personal development, where progress in one area supports growth in others.
Chapter 13: Starting a Group: What by When
Forming a goal group with others can provide accountability and support. Klauser suggests regular check-ins where members report on their progress, which can help keep everyone motivated and on track.
Chapter 14: Taking the Initiative
Klauser emphasizes that while external support is valuable, the primary responsibility for making your goals a reality lies with you. Writing your goals down is the first step, but you must take the initiative to make them happen. This aligns with the user’s observation that believing in your goals is important, but action is what ultimately leads to achievement.
Chapter 16: Resistance Has Meaning
Klauser discusses the importance of recognizing and understanding resistance, as it often points to deeper issues that need to be addressed. By writing about your resistance, you can uncover the underlying fears or doubts that are holding you back, allowing you to move forward more freely.
Chapter 18: Letting Go, Creating Balance
Achieving mastery in life often involves letting go of what isn’t working. This chapter encourages readers to evaluate their lives and make necessary changes to maintain balance and progress toward their goals.
Chapter 19: Giving Thanks
Klauser stresses the importance of gratitude, not only for what you have achieved but also for the support and resources that have helped you along the way. Expressing thanks, whether through writing or other means, reinforces positive outcomes and keeps the cycle of abundance going.
Chapter 20: Handling Breakdown
When faced with setbacks, Klauser advises looking for alternative routes to achieve the same outcome. This flexibility ensures that you remain focused on your goals, even when the original plan doesn't work out as expected.
Conclusion
Write It Down, Make It Happen offers a comprehensive guide to using writing as a tool for manifesting goals. While the book repeats some concepts, the central message is clear: writing down your goals, coupled with commitment and action, significantly increases your chances of achieving them. The techniques Klauser presents, from daily affirmations to dealing with resistance, provide practical steps for turning dreams into reality. However, as the user notes, the book could benefit from more emphasis on the practical aspects of execution rather than focusing solely on the power of belief.
Introduction
Klauser begins by discussing the scientific basis behind the idea that writing down your goals can make them more likely to be achieved. She mentions the Reticular Activating System (RAS) in the brain, which becomes more attuned to opportunities and signs related to your goals once they are written down. This aligns with the modern understanding of the brain's function in focusing on specific outcomes. However, it's important to note that writing alone is not sufficient; it must be accompanied by consistent action and commitment, which writing can help solidify. As one of the notes emphasizes, the act of writing is a significant step towards taking action, but follow-through is critical for success.
Chapter 1: Write It Down, Make It Happen
The first chapter reinforces the importance of committing your goals to paper, drawing on examples like Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, who attributes much of his success to writing down his goals. Klauser also touches on the idea that the medium of writing—whether it's in a formal journal or on a napkin—doesn't matter as long as the goal is written down and dated. This flexibility allows individuals to adapt the practice to their personal preferences. As noted, digital tools can be just as effective, though there's something cathartic and grounding about physically writing on paper.
Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want: Setting Goals
Klauser addresses the difficulty many people face in articulating their goals, which is often rooted in fears of failure or feelings of inadequacy She suggests that writing your goals as if they have already been achieved can help overcome these fears, making the goals feel more attainable. Early morning writing exercises are recommended as a way to crystallize desires, as the subconscious mind is more active during this time, allowing for clearer expression of one's true aspirations.
Chapter 3: Gathering Ideas: A Suggestion Box for the Brain
In this chapter, Klauser introduces the concept of creating a suggestion box for ideas, which can be a literal box or simply a dedicated space for jotting down thoughts. This practice signals to the brain that you are ready to receive creative input, and as the user notes, the more you write down, the more ideas will come to you. This aligns with the idea that writing opens up channels in the brain, encouraging a flow of ideas that might otherwise remain dormant.
Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Receive
Klauser emphasizes the importance of belief in the attainment of goals. Writing a detailed description of what you want, including the specific ways your life will change once the goal is achieved, can make the goal feel more real and attainable. When progress is slow, writing can also be used to reflect on what lessons need to be learned or what obstacles are hindering progress.
Chapter 5: Addressing Fears and Feelings
Fear is a significant barrier to goal achievement, and Klauser advocates for writing down your fears as a way of bringing them into the open. This process not only helps to diminish their power but also invites synchronicity and support from unexpected sources. As noted, writing down your fears increases your awareness of them, which in turn propels you toward action.
Chapter 6: Getting Unstuck: Writing Through to Resolution
Klauser describes a technique called "Rapidwriting," where you write quickly and continuously without stopping to edit or critique. This method helps to break through blocks and uncover solutions that might not have been apparent otherwise. The user’s note likens this to setting small, incremental goals that keep you moving forward, which can be applied to various aspects of life, not just writing.
Chapter 7: Doing It Easy: Listing
Listing is presented as a simple yet powerful technique for maintaining focus and intention. By distilling your goals or intentions into a single sentence, you can guide your actions more effectively. This approach resonates with the user’s practice of creating to-do lists, which helps in managing daily tasks and staying on track.
Chapter 8: Focusing on the Outcome
Writing about your desired outcome helps to solidify it in your mind, keeping you focused even during times of doubt or distraction. Klauser suggests not only writing about what you want but also why you want it, which can strengthen your commitment and resolve.
Chapter 9: Changing Your Environment: Get Near Water to Write
Klauser recommends writing near water, as being close to one of nature’s fundamental elements can enhance creativity. This is backed by the user’s own observations that nature, particularly water, has a calming and inspiring effect on the mind, making it an ideal environment for creative work.
Chapter 10: Scripting Your Daily Life
Daily writing, particularly in the form of lists or affirmations, is another technique Klauser advocates. This practice helps to set the tone for the day and keeps your goals at the forefront of your mind. However, the user notes that while the book reiterates the importance of belief and visualization, it could benefit from more practical advice on turning thoughts into action.
Chapter 11: Becoming Committed
Commitment is the key difference between fantasizing and taking action. Writing down your goals is a way of committing to them, and as Klauser points out, without commitment, even the best intentions will not lead to success. This ties back to the earlier discussion on the importance of follow-through.
Chapter 12: Stacking Goals: Raising the Bar
Klauser encourages setting multiple goals and using the success of one to build momentum for others. By reflecting on past accomplishments, you can boost your confidence and set more challenging goals. The idea of "stacking" goals allows for a more holistic approach to personal development, where progress in one area supports growth in others.
Chapter 13: Starting a Group: What by When
Forming a goal group with others can provide accountability and support. Klauser suggests regular check-ins where members report on their progress, which can help keep everyone motivated and on track.
Chapter 14: Taking the Initiative
Klauser emphasizes that while external support is valuable, the primary responsibility for making your goals a reality lies with you. Writing your goals down is the first step, but you must take the initiative to make them happen. This aligns with the user’s observation that believing in your goals is important, but action is what ultimately leads to achievement.
Chapter 16: Resistance Has Meaning
Klauser discusses the importance of recognizing and understanding resistance, as it often points to deeper issues that need to be addressed. By writing about your resistance, you can uncover the underlying fears or doubts that are holding you back, allowing you to move forward more freely.
Chapter 18: Letting Go, Creating Balance
Achieving mastery in life often involves letting go of what isn’t working. This chapter encourages readers to evaluate their lives and make necessary changes to maintain balance and progress toward their goals.
Chapter 19: Giving Thanks
Klauser stresses the importance of gratitude, not only for what you have achieved but also for the support and resources that have helped you along the way. Expressing thanks, whether through writing or other means, reinforces positive outcomes and keeps the cycle of abundance going.
Chapter 20: Handling Breakdown
When faced with setbacks, Klauser advises looking for alternative routes to achieve the same outcome. This flexibility ensures that you remain focused on your goals, even when the original plan doesn't work out as expected.
Conclusion
Write It Down, Make It Happen offers a comprehensive guide to using writing as a tool for manifesting goals. While the book repeats some concepts, the central message is clear: writing down your goals, coupled with commitment and action, significantly increases your chances of achieving them. The techniques Klauser presents, from daily affirmations to dealing with resistance, provide practical steps for turning dreams into reality. However, as the user notes, the book could benefit from more emphasis on the practical aspects of execution rather than focusing solely on the power of belief.
December 9, 2024
چیزی که برای خود من اتفاق افتاده اینه که نوشتن در کنار تلاش کردن واقعا تاثیر گذاره و حتی بحث قانون جذب و هوشمندی کائنات رو هم می‌ش� از دل مباحث فلسفی دراورد.
درنتیجه من به روی کاغذ اوردن اهداف معتقدم ولی به این هم معتقدم که بدون تلاش قرار نیس هدفی به جایی برسه.
درنتیجه من به روی کاغذ اوردن اهداف معتقدم ولی به این هم معتقدم که بدون تلاش قرار نیس هدفی به جایی برسه.
October 18, 2019
وقتی به یاد دارید تشکر کنید، وقتی با روحیه شکرگزاری زندگی می کنید زندگی به شما چیزهای بیشتری ارائه خواهد کرد که بابت آنها تشکر کنید.
زندگی :دو قدم رو به جلو و یک قدم به عقب است.
اگر بدانید چه میخواهید،آن را بدست خواهید اورد.
نوشتن، ترس ها احساسات منفی و اضطراب را از قلب بیرون می کند.
زندگی :دو قدم رو به جلو و یک قدم به عقب است.
اگر بدانید چه میخواهید،آن را بدست خواهید اورد.
نوشتن، ترس ها احساسات منفی و اضطراب را از قلب بیرون می کند.
October 21, 2018
کل صفحات این کتاب همون چیزی هست که اسمشه. بنویسید تا ذهنتون باز بشه و این توصیه جدیدی نیست. کلا برای آرامش ذهنی، مدیریت زمان، مدیریت اهداف، پیدا کردن راه حل یک مشکل، نوشتن بزرگترین کمکه
February 24, 2014
I'm going to jot down the quotes and other tid-bits from the book that really stand out to me from Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want--And Getting It! by Henriette Anne Klauser....
"The first step in all of them [books] is to write down your goal" (16).
Write down my fears:
Memoir--rejection; no one will want to read it; it will be a book that will fade quickly into obscurity
Going to England--CVCC will say no; b/c of the changes in curriculum, it won't be seen as a beneficial trip; cost; others will try to take the credit; others will tell me it's not worth it--it's crazy and other words of discouragement
Yiddish for "ranting and raving" is "kvetching"--"Kvetching is therapeutic" (97).
"Start from the destination, and then figure out how to get there" (113).
"...let your writing uncover why this goal is so important to you" (117).
"Create your own list of what is meaningful to you" (139).
"journalizing" (144)
"Write a list of the accomplishments in your life of which you feel especially proud" (155).
Jingle:
As you amble on through life, friend,
Whatever be your goal--
Keep your eye upon the donut
And not upon the hole! (162)
"The impression I am left with is strong: Some else has confidence in me; why shouldn't I?" (163)
"It's not a magic feather, it's you.
Sometimes in order for your dream to come true, it is you who need to take the initiative" (168).
"...when you write something down, you begin to define what you know, and therefore, what you want. you can't have what you want until you know what it is. Writing clarifies what it is that you are asking for. God can give you what you want, ...but you have to be clear on what you want.
Writing [gives you] the courage to act" (178).
*a home "with a hug around it" (179)*--my favorite!
"It's not a magic feather; it's you who can fly" (180).
"Praying on paper is a way of acknowledging God's presence in your life, asking for help, and giving thanks" (181).
"It's you who is keeping you from completion" (195).
"..'.you're scared to act on it, because you worry, If I touch it, is it going to break? It is hard to do because it is exactly what I want.'"
"Resistance has meaning, and getting behind resistance, not just around it, will set you free" (199).
RESISTANCE
"When you are honest, shackles drop."
"Once you identify the meaning behind your resistance, the block disintegrates, leaving you wide open for fulfillment. When you own the life you live, you open the way to claim the life you want" (201).
"RESISTANCE HAS MEANING."
"What in your life are you resisting? Where are you digging your heels in? Write down the reasons behind your reluctance. What is it about moving forward does not seem safe? ...keep writing until you come to the truth. What is it about you that resists taking this next step?
The truth shall set you free, and free the world to help you along a little" (202).
"Adding ritual to the writing of your goals makes the message more meaningful. It sets something in motion" (203).
"'What do we want in our lives and out of our lives?'" (206).
Pledge: "not do anything [she] did not enjoy" (211).
"'It's the motive that matters, not the particulars'" (213).
"Our intent was to focus on our deepest desires, what we wanted deeply and what we no longer would tolerate, and we were appealing to something bigger than us to help us out" (214).
"A wise teacher once told me, 'Becoming a master means willingness to let go of whatever isn't working in your life. Letting go of the familiar is hard.'
Relinquishing what isn't working is tied to taking responsibility for your life" (217).
"THERE IS NO FAILURE; ONLY A DELAY IN RESULTS" (233).
"When everything is falling apart, it is a good sign that everything is about to come together" (234).
"...don't minimize your dreams and don't lose heart. . . .It's okay to be scared. Do it anyway" (240).
"The first step in all of them [books] is to write down your goal" (16).
Write down my fears:
Memoir--rejection; no one will want to read it; it will be a book that will fade quickly into obscurity
Going to England--CVCC will say no; b/c of the changes in curriculum, it won't be seen as a beneficial trip; cost; others will try to take the credit; others will tell me it's not worth it--it's crazy and other words of discouragement
Yiddish for "ranting and raving" is "kvetching"--"Kvetching is therapeutic" (97).
"Start from the destination, and then figure out how to get there" (113).
"...let your writing uncover why this goal is so important to you" (117).
"Create your own list of what is meaningful to you" (139).
"journalizing" (144)
"Write a list of the accomplishments in your life of which you feel especially proud" (155).
Jingle:
As you amble on through life, friend,
Whatever be your goal--
Keep your eye upon the donut
And not upon the hole! (162)
"The impression I am left with is strong: Some else has confidence in me; why shouldn't I?" (163)
"It's not a magic feather, it's you.
Sometimes in order for your dream to come true, it is you who need to take the initiative" (168).
"...when you write something down, you begin to define what you know, and therefore, what you want. you can't have what you want until you know what it is. Writing clarifies what it is that you are asking for. God can give you what you want, ...but you have to be clear on what you want.
Writing [gives you] the courage to act" (178).
*a home "with a hug around it" (179)*--my favorite!
"It's not a magic feather; it's you who can fly" (180).
"Praying on paper is a way of acknowledging God's presence in your life, asking for help, and giving thanks" (181).
"It's you who is keeping you from completion" (195).
"..'.you're scared to act on it, because you worry, If I touch it, is it going to break? It is hard to do because it is exactly what I want.'"
"Resistance has meaning, and getting behind resistance, not just around it, will set you free" (199).
RESISTANCE
"When you are honest, shackles drop."
"Once you identify the meaning behind your resistance, the block disintegrates, leaving you wide open for fulfillment. When you own the life you live, you open the way to claim the life you want" (201).
"RESISTANCE HAS MEANING."
"What in your life are you resisting? Where are you digging your heels in? Write down the reasons behind your reluctance. What is it about moving forward does not seem safe? ...keep writing until you come to the truth. What is it about you that resists taking this next step?
The truth shall set you free, and free the world to help you along a little" (202).
"Adding ritual to the writing of your goals makes the message more meaningful. It sets something in motion" (203).
"'What do we want in our lives and out of our lives?'" (206).
Pledge: "not do anything [she] did not enjoy" (211).
"'It's the motive that matters, not the particulars'" (213).
"Our intent was to focus on our deepest desires, what we wanted deeply and what we no longer would tolerate, and we were appealing to something bigger than us to help us out" (214).
"A wise teacher once told me, 'Becoming a master means willingness to let go of whatever isn't working in your life. Letting go of the familiar is hard.'
Relinquishing what isn't working is tied to taking responsibility for your life" (217).
"THERE IS NO FAILURE; ONLY A DELAY IN RESULTS" (233).
"When everything is falling apart, it is a good sign that everything is about to come together" (234).
"...don't minimize your dreams and don't lose heart. . . .It's okay to be scared. Do it anyway" (240).
November 2, 2017
My dear friend Katia told me about this book when we were talking about writing down our dreams and thoughts and how the act of writing in a physical notebook helps you process where you are stuck in your mind and what may be in your way and what's behind your frustration and anxiety. she swears by this book and so I grabbed a physical copy and have thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Half-way through the book, I set it down and started to do as it preached. I've always written down things too but not as systematically as I should. I've been a blogger, a writer, an author and so I've done the structured working but we're talking about personal journaling and being very specific about manifesting your goals through writing. To be totally honest, I'm not 100% sold on "The Secret" and the simple idea that ask and you shall receive. Perhaps that is the skeptical side of me. I feel that you have to do the work, take the actions and MAKE things happen, and YET, there is so much in this book that gives this another dimension.
I respect writing on so many levels that if you told me gold and diamonds would pop out from me writing about them, I might take you up on it ;) OK half kidding but there's no arguing with the immense and hidden powers of Writing Things Down. Writing is medicine; writing is therapy; writing is joy! If everyone of us wrote our way out of our frustrations and problems, there would be more joy and far less pain, but enough preaching about writing. This book takes you through the very specifics of how writing down what you want will lead to you getting it. It's not a straight path, and I love the zigzags along the way. For instance, if you're not getting it, and you're writing it down and doing the work, then something is stopping you; either you are not ready for it, or you are blocking it by something you are doing subconsciously, or you are not seeing that it has already happened to you in other ways.
You will find so many creative ways to enhance the writing down part. Klauser talks you through so many wonderful ideas to give you a complete system. Some of my favorites are the following:
- Writing through to resolution: This one is to help you get clarity if you feel stuck.
- Focusing on the Outcome: "Hold it in your mind that you want a pool" chapter. Staying encouraged.
- Stacking Goals, Raising the Bar: "A girl who has done X can definitely do this!" Thinking about a big achievement in your life and reminding yourself that you've gone for something bigger in the past.
There are lots and lots of stories of people that the author weaves in to make her point including experiences of herself, and in fact, there is about 80% story and 20% theory or context. This isn't my favorite style of writing but it worked well and it was done creatively. The stories were good.
She also gives you exercises relevant to your own writing at the end of each chapter, and if only for that reason, I would recommend getting a physical copy of this book, and this from a true Kindle-lover I assure you but physical books still have their place in this world.
Half-way through the book, I set it down and started to do as it preached. I've always written down things too but not as systematically as I should. I've been a blogger, a writer, an author and so I've done the structured working but we're talking about personal journaling and being very specific about manifesting your goals through writing. To be totally honest, I'm not 100% sold on "The Secret" and the simple idea that ask and you shall receive. Perhaps that is the skeptical side of me. I feel that you have to do the work, take the actions and MAKE things happen, and YET, there is so much in this book that gives this another dimension.
I respect writing on so many levels that if you told me gold and diamonds would pop out from me writing about them, I might take you up on it ;) OK half kidding but there's no arguing with the immense and hidden powers of Writing Things Down. Writing is medicine; writing is therapy; writing is joy! If everyone of us wrote our way out of our frustrations and problems, there would be more joy and far less pain, but enough preaching about writing. This book takes you through the very specifics of how writing down what you want will lead to you getting it. It's not a straight path, and I love the zigzags along the way. For instance, if you're not getting it, and you're writing it down and doing the work, then something is stopping you; either you are not ready for it, or you are blocking it by something you are doing subconsciously, or you are not seeing that it has already happened to you in other ways.
You will find so many creative ways to enhance the writing down part. Klauser talks you through so many wonderful ideas to give you a complete system. Some of my favorites are the following:
- Writing through to resolution: This one is to help you get clarity if you feel stuck.
- Focusing on the Outcome: "Hold it in your mind that you want a pool" chapter. Staying encouraged.
- Stacking Goals, Raising the Bar: "A girl who has done X can definitely do this!" Thinking about a big achievement in your life and reminding yourself that you've gone for something bigger in the past.
There are lots and lots of stories of people that the author weaves in to make her point including experiences of herself, and in fact, there is about 80% story and 20% theory or context. This isn't my favorite style of writing but it worked well and it was done creatively. The stories were good.
She also gives you exercises relevant to your own writing at the end of each chapter, and if only for that reason, I would recommend getting a physical copy of this book, and this from a true Kindle-lover I assure you but physical books still have their place in this world.
January 16, 2016
I got this book from the library because my friend Nicki was so enthusiastic about it. Some of the things Klauser discusses I completely believe in: the value of writing things down to clarify your thoughts and figure out what you really want or what's bugging you, the importance of being grateful for what we have, the need for patience and perseverance, and the clear help of writing specific steps for goals and following through on them.
At least one of the things she talks about has happened to me: when I was in grad school, I wrote down my weight and current measurements, as well as what I wanted them to be. A couple years later, I ran across that note and was surprised to discover I'd met and exceeded my goals, even though I'd forgotten about it.
On the other hand, I don't believe her thesis that writing things down magically makes the universe shift to make your goals more likely. You may be more likely to notice things that can help you (she's got a point about the reticular activating system), but even if you follow through, you won't always get the outcome (or even the outcome of the outcome) that you wanted. I spent years writing down what my life was going to be like as a doctor. I graduated magna cum laude in biochemistry, and I got 15s on the MCAT (at the time, that was good; I have no idea how it's scored now). And I was unceremoniously rejected by med school and told they had no evidence it was really what I wanted to do. Yes, I received neither the outcome nor the outcome of the outcome, and all my writing there made no difference.
Would I recommend this book to others? If they're looking for a way to approach writing their goals down to give themselves focus, it can be useful. It's not going to be a magic wand, though.
At least one of the things she talks about has happened to me: when I was in grad school, I wrote down my weight and current measurements, as well as what I wanted them to be. A couple years later, I ran across that note and was surprised to discover I'd met and exceeded my goals, even though I'd forgotten about it.
On the other hand, I don't believe her thesis that writing things down magically makes the universe shift to make your goals more likely. You may be more likely to notice things that can help you (she's got a point about the reticular activating system), but even if you follow through, you won't always get the outcome (or even the outcome of the outcome) that you wanted. I spent years writing down what my life was going to be like as a doctor. I graduated magna cum laude in biochemistry, and I got 15s on the MCAT (at the time, that was good; I have no idea how it's scored now). And I was unceremoniously rejected by med school and told they had no evidence it was really what I wanted to do. Yes, I received neither the outcome nor the outcome of the outcome, and all my writing there made no difference.
Would I recommend this book to others? If they're looking for a way to approach writing their goals down to give themselves focus, it can be useful. It's not going to be a magic wand, though.
April 20, 2009
I finally understood the true power of visualizing (and writing) to realize my dreams. Our imagination, our writings, the words, the act of writing are all so powerful...more powerful than we may ever know...but the beginning of knowing this power is by picking up that pen and writing...sounds so cliche but whatever. That's how I got my fanny to NOLA even tho people said it couldn't happen. That's how I got to be here, got my travelin done, and still didn't miss out on playing SXSW, MBG, helping kids, doing an art show in the French Quarter, basically livin the dream...
October 29, 2021
امتیاز : 2/5
مدت زمان اتمام کتاب : 6 روز
سرعت : 1.7 mpp
(تو) بنویس (تا تو سبب شوی) اتفاق بیفتد .
چه تفاوتی است میان کسی که در مورد چیزی خیالبافی میکند و کسی که از تخیلاتش استفاده می کند ؟
جواب تعهد است .مهندس از تخیل خود استفاده میکند تا چیزی را طراحی کند.با این هدف که به آن جامه عمل بپوشاند.وقتی خیالبافی می کنید تعهدی نسبت به خلق آن ندارید.در حالیکه وقتی چیزی را با نوعی تعهد شخصی تخیل می کنید,ساخته می شود. وجه تمایز آنها تعهد است.تاثیر نوشتن متعهد کردن ما به عملی کردن نوشته هایمان است .
"بخشی از متن کتاب"
مدت زمان اتمام کتاب : 6 روز
سرعت : 1.7 mpp
(تو) بنویس (تا تو سبب شوی) اتفاق بیفتد .
چه تفاوتی است میان کسی که در مورد چیزی خیالبافی میکند و کسی که از تخیلاتش استفاده می کند ؟
جواب تعهد است .مهندس از تخیل خود استفاده میکند تا چیزی را طراحی کند.با این هدف که به آن جامه عمل بپوشاند.وقتی خیالبافی می کنید تعهدی نسبت به خلق آن ندارید.در حالیکه وقتی چیزی را با نوعی تعهد شخصی تخیل می کنید,ساخته می شود. وجه تمایز آنها تعهد است.تاثیر نوشتن متعهد کردن ما به عملی کردن نوشته هایمان است .
"بخشی از متن کتاب"
August 31, 2020
To summarize this book is about knowing what you want and getting it.
Write down your goals. And date it.
Write down even the impossible goals and star them.
Have a “to do� list and a “to be� list
Don’t be afraid to work/ think backwards - like solving a maze backwards sometimes the picture is clearer. Act as if you already have that thing and hen work/ think backwards for how to obtain it.
“If you have a dream, follow it.
If you catch a dream, nurture it.
If your dream comes true, celebrate!
Don’t forget to celebrate your results and say “thank you� to the people who helped get you there.�
Write down your goals. And date it.
Write down even the impossible goals and star them.
Have a “to do� list and a “to be� list
Don’t be afraid to work/ think backwards - like solving a maze backwards sometimes the picture is clearer. Act as if you already have that thing and hen work/ think backwards for how to obtain it.
“If you have a dream, follow it.
If you catch a dream, nurture it.
If your dream comes true, celebrate!
Don’t forget to celebrate your results and say “thank you� to the people who helped get you there.�
March 22, 2019
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بدون اینکه مهم باشه جمله بندی یا املا یا قواعد نگارشی درستی رو دارم استفاده میکنم یا نه شروع کردم به نوشتن و نتیجش این شد که ذهنمو آروم و افکارمو مرتب کردم.
فهمیدم چی میخوام از چی میترسم و چطور باید ترسهامو کنترل کنم همینطور فهمیدم چه چیزهایی برام مهمترن و چه چیزهایی باعث رضایت از زندگیم میشه.
جالبه که همه این چیزهارو احتمالا بدون نوشتن هم میدونیم ولی به قول نویسنده وقتی مینویسیم تعهد ایجاد میکنیم
بدون اینکه مهم باشه جمله بندی یا املا یا قواعد نگارشی درستی رو دارم استفاده میکنم یا نه شروع کردم به نوشتن و نتیجش این شد که ذهنمو آروم و افکارمو مرتب کردم.
فهمیدم چی میخوام از چی میترسم و چطور باید ترسهامو کنترل کنم همینطور فهمیدم چه چیزهایی برام مهمترن و چه چیزهایی باعث رضایت از زندگیم میشه.
جالبه که همه این چیزهارو احتمالا بدون نوشتن هم میدونیم ولی به قول نویسنده وقتی مینویسیم تعهد ایجاد میکنیم
December 7, 2017
خوندن این کتاب برای من مفید بود. تمرین هاش بهم کمک میکرد زندگیم رو نظم بدم و بفهمم نیاز پشت هر خواسته م چیه. به زودی دوباره میخونمش
February 14, 2019
دوست دارم گاهی به این کتاب مراجعه کنم و بنویسم تا اتفاق بیافتد!
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