Wake Up!

Great book! I have definitely struggled with maintaining perspective in a world full of critical messages. As they say, we are our own worst enemies! Learning to understand the brain and take control into the future has been so helpful. -Leslie O

Reading this book has helped me to concisely try to get the negativity out of my mind. What I am referring to is that I needed to retrain my mind to think positively. It seems that most things I see, hear or read these days are negative and it affects the way I looked at everyday life situations.
 

The exercises in this book helped me be aware that I can't live in the past or the future and that I need to be present at the moment.- SM

The author has put together an excellent examination of the way that a lot of us are living our lives - on autopilot! Looking into the biological, psychological and social reasons for our behaviour, Velandia helps the reader move forward with a new and deeper awareness of what life can be.- Mike B

This book will act as a “Users Manual” for me moving forward. Remembering to live in the present, not be driven by my ego and take time to love myself sounds like things we should all be doing. It’s amazing to realize how seldom we actually do. Not only did this book help me to realize what I should be doing. It helped me to understand how I got here in the first place. The author has done a wonderful job providing a step by step process to get out of your own way. - Jason D

Being on a journey of business ownership, it is imperative to have the right mindset. Claudia’s information is organized in such a way that I was easily able to grasp her concepts for training the mind to see the world full of possibilities. The key concepts at the end of each chapter help cement the ideas and suggestions. I am more aware of my thought-life after reading this book.- Shannon C

This book absolutely delivers. I have read a lot of “self-help” books that claim to help me become a “better” person or “Best version” of myself. I end up feeling like I’m not good enough as I am, and I can only be happy and have what I want when I improve this or that.
What I appreciated tremendously about this book, is that the author gives you powerful examples about how you may be living your life unconsciously, encouraging you to get curious about your thinking... and helping you see that you may be limiting yourself, and where changes could be made to help you live the best life possible. Starting now.

The writing and content are not preachy or overwhelming... rather they illuminate that even the smallest steps.. micro-changes in your thinking (for which the author provides powerful examples and exercises) can spark developments in your awareness, from which there are no return.

I recommend this easy and inspiring read for anyone who is tired of living on autopilot.. and maybe noticing the same patterns in their life from which they want liberation. The lessons can be applied to any area of well-being - wealth, health, relationships, career... you name it. Give it a read! - Kenda

A very complete review of how the brain has evolved and developed into a protective, intelligent guardian of safety. And how that guardian-of-safety function can interfere with achieving happiness and fulfillment by putting the brakes on too hard, too often. The author's descriptions and explanations are written in clear-cut, understandable fashion. Sometimes the explanations are somewhat repetitive. But reading the same thing said differently encourages learning and memory. This is a very good introduction for someone starting an investigation into the field. - Dave S

I found this how to book very useful and well written. The author does a great job of offering clear explanations of the processes involved in getting out of the autopilot mode we all tend to live in as well as providing exercises and tips to put the book’s teachings into use. It’s must have book for anyone who wants to bring their life to the next level and get out of their own way. - CP

Understanding the control your mind has and your capabilities if you choose to control it and take it off autopilot. This is a great read! - Sheena E

I enjoyed the clear thought process and the author's ability to direct me to think from a different perspective. I'm pretty set in my ways; this book definitely helped me step outside my comfort zone and think positively. - Shawn