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Quantum Leap Thinking

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Quantum Leap Thinking

An Owner's Guide to the Mind

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What's inside?

Applying Quantum Leap Thinking, you can transform yourself in a single bound, rather than one step at a time.

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Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
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Recommendation

Although James J. Mapes’s self-help book is stronger than average and includes some colorful stories from the author’s life, it offers essentially predictable advice. Mapes uses the physics metaphor of quantum mechanics creatively, to show how you can make major life improvements, freeing yourself from the fear and inertia that may have held you back in the past. An actor, clinical hypnotist and corporate speaker, Mapes also includes a valuable section on how to encourage better teamwork. The material on visualization is strong, and getAbstract.com recommends the volume to both self-help devotees and newcomers.

Summary

Altered States

A few years ago, the author experienced a remarkable paradigm shift in his life. While he was at a speaking engagement, his father pulled him aside and in hushed tones said he had something important to tell him. Mapes sat down.

"Son," said Mapes’s father, "I adopted you when you were three years old."

For the first time, author Mapes learned that the man he had always thought was his biological father was no such thing. At first, he felt utterly stunned by the news. His father explained that he had never told him about the adoption before because he didn’t want to create friction between Mapes and his brother.

Mapes’s mind flipped back and forth between excitement at the amazing news and dismay that he had been living a lie. Would he react with anger, optimism or thankfulness? Suddenly, he made a conscious decision. The moment was as clear to him as if someone had struck a bell. Because his parents had always given him unconditional love and support, he was able to overcome his fear of this terrifying new situation. He realized that through adoption, his father had chosen him, not rejected him. Adjusting to life as an adult who had just ...

About the Author

James J. Mapes is the founder and president of the Quantum Leap Thinking organization. He speaks to businesses about encouraging innovation, bolstering creativity and enhancing productivity.

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