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Exceptional book. Is audio right for you for this?

Revisado: 04-27-15

If you could sum up Become an Idea Machine in three words, what would they be?

I like this book. A lot! It has two main sections: The first section explains an idea machine, and the second section gives 180 daily prompts to help you turn yourself into an idea machine. But audio is tricky for a book like this so let me share a few thoughts on that . . .

Whether you listen to your audio in the car (like me) or while exercising, section one is perfect for audio. I always like hearing the author’s voice and I greatly enjoyed hearing Claudia’s passion. In fact, the first section is one of the most personable and down to earth audios I've ever heard. I felt like I was sitting with Claudia while she (and James) explained the whole thing to me. I love that she didn't read everything verbatim and love that she pulled James in to make a few comments along the way. Exceptional!

In section two, Claudia gives you the 180 prompts one at a time, and you are supposed to spend time coming up with your 10 ideas. The audio format may or may not be perfect for you for that . . . depending on what you do while listening.

I mostly listen to audio while driving so that arrangement can work, but it isn't ideal. If you walk or run while listening, it may or may not work for you. Where I think it would be amazing is walking on a treadmill or using a stationary bike where you can listen to the prompt and have a tablet for recording your ideas. If you get done with your 10 for the day, you can keep thinking or go on to the next prompt.

So, is audio the right format for you for this book? That's up to you . I know I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the first section, and am still thinking about how I want to work through all the prompts. I got the pdf version for free from Chris Brogan's website (chrisbrogan.com/ideamachine) so I have the 180 prompts, but I'm seriously considering returning to my days of walking on the treadmill just so I can slowly go through the prompts with Claudia. I think that arrangement would be outstanding.

Bottom line: Highly recommended book and Claudia does a nice job reading. Whether you go with audio, PDF, or a combination depends on how you want to approach becoming an idea machine. Regardless of what you choose, your "idea muscle" will thank you.

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Excellent complement to The War of Art

Revisado: 02-20-15

Excellent encouragement and kick in the butt. I highly recommend this to anyone determined to get things done. Enjoy it! Now I'm going to buy the paper book so I have it as a reference. Yes, it's that good.

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Excellent book and performance!

Revisado: 04-18-13

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This book delivers as promised. The book is full of meat. It seems like it would help anyone who is truly determined to change a habit, keep a resolution, or make a dream come true. I like hearing books in the author's voice and I thought the performance was very good on this one. Highly recommended! :)

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