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  Ant1M4tr!x

  2024-05-31

  The negatives of the book:
  - ESSENCE. Our personal opinion is that this is a self-help book in a fast-food style. A fast-consumption product with little "nutritional" value.

  - AUTHENTICITY. Copy-pasting from books of the American self-improvement school. Outdated theories of a movement that has no scientific basis. We saw nothing new. Someone completely new to the field of self-awareness may read a few useful, commonly known things. Aphorisms/recommendations from the book such as "wake up and go to bed early" have been part of Greek popular wisdom for centuries.

  - STYLE. We did not like this sugary passive writing style that becomes tiring and predictable.

  - TRAINING. We encounter repetitive expressions like "scant minutes" or "scant minutes" (of time) that show that the NLP - in which the author is supposedly trained - passed by without touching anything. Time is Life, the minutes of our Life's Time are extremely precious, they are neither useless nor scant.

  - WRITING ETHOS. The most important of all. The incidents of real life (March 7, 2023) do not align with a "teacher" of love, solidarity, humanity, empathy, and a mentor of people.

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  9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

  mariasxiza

  2024-03-09

  Personally, I believe that it superficially approaches everyday issues, I can't understand why so much hype. However, for someone who can't handle long texts or wants something very relaxed, I believe it's fine.

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  Mary_Sotirelou

  2024-01-26

  For someone who has read several self-improvement books, it is quite basic. For someone who is just starting out, it will cover them to a considerable extent.

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  14 out of 20 members found this review helpful

  Nodas_Adamos

  2023-08-07

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  There is no reason to read this book, it will not help you in anything, shallow and repetitive, it would be good for new writers to read a book before they start writing, a waste of time.

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  goutasos23

  2023-07-22

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  A book that talks about life. About the quality of our lives. The author says to live life. The writing of the book is very simple, even a child could read it. Personally, I wasn't thrilled with the book. It failed to delve into topics and only skimmed the surface of one topic after another. If you are a beginner in self-improvement, I recommend it. If you have generally read 5-6 authors, don't get it, you will find it childish

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  Didgy_Didgytale

  2023-03-11

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  I read somewhere a very short excerpt and ordered it. Complete disappointment. For me, it is below average. Also, I find the writing style quite tiresome. Every two pages, there is a new chapter.

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  14 out of 15 members found this review helpful

  DayLewis

  2023-03-10

  Xenakis is excellent at cutting and sewing quotes and philosophies of others and incorporating them into everyday stories in his own way. He mentions his sources several times. I do not consider him groundbreaking or innovative. Here we have a pleasant book, especially if you are a new reader, to pass the time.

  It is not the gem they want to present as an advertising trick, just like the term "bestseller" that follows it does not make it or any book that happened to have the most sales a masterpiece (there are plenty of examples).

  Clearly a book that may not change your life, but possibly put you in a process to step out of your comfort zone and think, to consciously see the moments that you pass by arbitrarily every day without realizing that these small, everyday moments make up the microcosm of your own life and the essential "gift" is awareness and realization that your life is the result of your daily choices.

  A prerequisite for reading this particular book is your good mood, in order to reach the end and hear what it wants to say to you. If you are not in the mood for reading books with "simple messages of everyday life" and self-improvement without magical formulas (because the author does not promise you anything, he says beautiful simple stories and you take the message)... then maybe this is not the book you are looking for.

  P.S.: I would like to give it 3.5 stars, but it doesn't have that option.

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  1 out of 6 members found this review helpful

  konstantinaant14

  2023-02-08

  It is a very nice book! It is divided into small stories with the corresponding theme and it doesn't tire you. It is very enjoyable, I definitely recommend it!!

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  maria_mis97

  2023-02-06

  I noticed in many parts a poorly written copy of "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari". It reminds me of Facebook quotes, without any real substance. It's not worth it, if you're looking for this kind of book, I definitely recommend reading the aforementioned one

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  Elenaa87

  2023-01-24

  Personally, I really liked it! I have all three of his books and I have also attended one of his speeches! Not all books are for everyone.. that's why there are hundreds of them!

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  charalampostsironidis

  2023-01-15

  Some books are written just to be written, like some people talk just to talk, without having anything to say.

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  Alexandros M,

  2022-11-02

  I don't want to be absolute, it is subjective after all, whatever has to do with taste.
  Personally, I found it below average in all areas.
  It enjoys good marketing and therefore many readers (fans of pseudo-culture) find it interesting because it is so easily digestible and shallow.
  It is aimed at a specific caste of readers, I believe that there are much better books.

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  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  mariabzg

  2022-08-09

  Good for passing the time when I have nothing to do, instead of being glued to screens as usual. I bought it out of curiosity while looking for something to read while I'm recovering. There are indeed certain points that make me reflect on things I had forgotten/hadn't thought of, but the truth is that I expected something more considering the hype it received. I haven't finished it yet, I will come back when I do.

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  vicky_pianist

  2022-06-09

  Very mediocre indeed. Grape philosophies. Very ugly writing as well. Probably overrated by those who have not read real and substantial psychology books. I would not recommend it at all!

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  GeorgePs1

  2022-06-04

  They gave it to me as a gift because I asked for it. I had heard some speeches on YouTube and I liked it somehow.

  I have been in psychotherapy for 7-8 years, and I don't feel like I gained anything from the 5-6 stories I read. After that, I gave up. Stories that from the beginning to the end talk about my so-called great Greek, about Christ and the God he believes in.
  So, hold on a second. I thought I was reading a self-improvement book.
  I'm sorry because I held him in high regard based on his speeches.

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  galanastasia

  2022-05-19

  The gift is a book as a gift. Give it everywhere.... I consider the first book to be more interesting, however, we liked them all! It is not necessary, nor feasible, to completely identify with such a book. You read thoughts and reflections, through simple events of life, and keep those that touch you. Bravo to Xenakis for reminding us of what our heart already has!

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  AlexN

  2022-05-05

  I bought this book because I had read praises from many people, but I was extremely disappointed. Poorly written with content that resembles clickbait articles on Facebook. The cringe factor is present in dozens of cases. I also found a small dose of hidden racism from the author. For a few books, I regret reading them and even fewer for paying for them, this one is in the first place in both categories.

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  kwnsp

  2022-03-19

  The book was easy to read with simple stories of everyday life that happen to everyone, but we don't notice their significance! Excellent!!

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  AnastasiaKrmd

  2022-02-04

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  I A D O R E this book!!
  If you're one of those readers who, as soon as they pick up a book, calm down to the point of feeling sleepy, this is the book for you! Short stories from the author's everyday life that keep you alert but at the same time don't tire you. The fact that they are short is convenient because you can read 1-2 a day and pick it up again whenever you have the chance without worrying about where you left off.
  The author's writing style, for me, seems very beautiful and understandable! Advising, affectionate... an author who gives you the feeling of empathy! He won't judge you based on what he says, on the contrary, you will often feel that what he has experienced, you have experienced in some way too. Reading the book, I started to observe the world around me much more and I noticed that it always calms me down on a difficult day! Of course, I bought the second part too!! I think it's a book with great value for money and it has a lot more to offer than just another read!!

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  26 out of 28 members found this review helpful

  S.Mike

  2022-01-07

  The book is aimed at individuals who have no basic appreciation for themselves and their fellow human beings, financially independent (as if we all have money to maintain cars and go here and there and rent houses in Voula), and 3 out of 4 reminisce about trips and the "Greek" greatness they encounter in them. I would not recommend it, spend your money on a coffee with a good friend and a good conversation

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  Σ-τελιος

  2022-01-01

  This book was given to me as a gift, so even though I am not a fan of this genre of literature, I tried to take a look at it. From the very first story (which lasted less than 3 pages), I started to get bored. The stories were cliché and the meanings shallow. I believe that maybe this book would be interesting for young people (up to 12 years old) or for individuals with concerns about self-improvement or personal development.

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  Areti97

  2021-12-16

  I liked it much more than I expected. I finished it in one day. Everyday stories from an ordinary person who appreciates everything in his life and gives us the opportunity to see our lives from a different perspective. Unique

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  MICHAIL_VOUTSIDIS

  2021-07-31

  Quite a good book with simple stories of life that the author tries to convey various lessons through them. His style is popular, with some swear words in it, many of which don't fit, but okay. It is enjoyable to read and serves as a form of motivation for a better life. It doesn't tell many lies, it's just that I don't know to what extent it is feasible to apply them. Also, for many people, the purpose of life may be just to relax and do nothing, without learning or anything! Just to enjoy the good things in life.

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  VINA L

  2021-07-18

  Full of clichés and lacking any original thought... easy-to-digest copy-pasted articles that we read on social media

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  S.tavros

  2021-06-29

  I had it since 2018 in my library, I read it this March (2021) during a difficult period. The truth is that it helped me a lot to illuminate these small things that happen in the present and make me see life differently.

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  dimilins190

  2021-06-16

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  I heard a lot about this book and read many reviews before I bought it. Unfortunately, it didn't offer me anything. It is a description of personal moments of the author with a type of quote at the end of each event. I give it two stars because for me it is a bit average. Maybe for someone who is just starting to read psychology books, it may be more useful. Borrow it if you can before buying it.

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  georgepl1982

  2021-05-05

  Very nice book and simply written, it can be easily read by anyone and it makes you think as a person, even if you don't like books, you will definitely want to read it.

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  Giorgos_Tsoleridis

  2021-03-19

  Small stories that do not tire. It includes conclusions from many foreign language bestsellers. The only negative is the way of expression in certain points in an effort to be pleasing and some absolute opinions. I recommend it!

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  24 out of 27 members found this review helpful

  aggeliki2_2

  2021-03-09

  In any case, a mediocre book, with quite cliché and perhaps exaggerated positions to the point of bigotry. Maybe some parts of it show a little bit of intelligence, but overall, it didn't captivate me personally. Purely my opinion.

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  Peni_Hatzi

  2021-02-13

  Neither cold nor hot. Good in some parts, tiring and verbose in others. I read it because it was given to me as a gift, but I don't think I would give it as a gift to someone else.

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