Publications
Partners
The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone and Benjamin Zander (Penguin Books)
If you've ever seen one of his public talks, you are probably already aware that Benjamin Zander's zest for life is almost tangible.
The conductor of the Boston philharmonic orchestra, Zander has been roped into giving motivational and leadership workshops in corporations around the world – his zany style and effusive approach have proved to be strong selling points.
It's this same energy that infuses the Art of Possibility, which he wrote with his wife who is a therapist, and leaves the reader feeling upbeat with a new perspective on life.
The book is part self-help and part philosophy, but rather than giving daily phrases to meditate on or probing spiritual arguments, the Zanders really delve into paradigm shifts while avoiding the psychological jargon. How is it possible?
What really makes The Art of Possibility enjoyable is the anecdotes, giving examples of results from when they've implemented the strategies.
It is a sneak peek into the world of orchestras, the dramatic personalities they have encountered and the unusual responses they managed to draw from sometimes the most unlikely people.
That's the real juice because that is when the reader can see the practical application of each practice.
The book is packed with strategies to help the reader to transform his thinking, all based on the belief that it is not the events that happen in life that affect happiness but the way we view them.
The Art of Possibility invites the reader to step out of the defeating cycle of limiting beliefs and to step into a universe where communication is framed positively, the focus is on relationships and being a contribution is an act of power. It is an extraordinary book with many ideas which will make you muse and reflect, and leave you feeling uplifted.
Keen on reading this book? Click here to either review the book or purchase your own copy.
Are you a fan of motivational reads? And have you read The Art of Possibility yet? Share your thoughts below.
Sign up for women24's book club newsletter and stand a chance to win our top ten books from Kalahari.net.
If you've ever seen one of his public talks, you are probably already aware that Benjamin Zander's zest for life is almost tangible.
The conductor of the Boston philharmonic orchestra, Zander has been roped into giving motivational and leadership workshops in corporations around the world – his zany style and effusive approach have proved to be strong selling points.
It's this same energy that infuses the Art of Possibility, which he wrote with his wife who is a therapist, and leaves the reader feeling upbeat with a new perspective on life.
The book is part self-help and part philosophy, but rather than giving daily phrases to meditate on or probing spiritual arguments, the Zanders really delve into paradigm shifts while avoiding the psychological jargon. How is it possible?
What really makes The Art of Possibility enjoyable is the anecdotes, giving examples of results from when they've implemented the strategies.
It is a sneak peek into the world of orchestras, the dramatic personalities they have encountered and the unusual responses they managed to draw from sometimes the most unlikely people.
That's the real juice because that is when the reader can see the practical application of each practice.
The book is packed with strategies to help the reader to transform his thinking, all based on the belief that it is not the events that happen in life that affect happiness but the way we view them.
The Art of Possibility invites the reader to step out of the defeating cycle of limiting beliefs and to step into a universe where communication is framed positively, the focus is on relationships and being a contribution is an act of power. It is an extraordinary book with many ideas which will make you muse and reflect, and leave you feeling uplifted.
Keen on reading this book? Click here to either review the book or purchase your own copy.
Are you a fan of motivational reads? And have you read The Art of Possibility yet? Share your thoughts below.
Sign up for women24's book club newsletter and stand a chance to win our top ten books from Kalahari.net.
