Gossip, Ten Pathways To Eliminate
It From Your Life And Transform Your Soul
By Lori Palatnik with Bob Burg
Date
Review Posted: May 15, 2013
Authors: Lori Palatnik with Bob Burg
Release
Date: 2002
Lori
Palatnik Twitter:
https://twitter.com/LoriAlmostLive
Bob
Burg Web Site: http://www.bobburg.com
***** (A
case could be made that I would only review the best of the best because if
while reading a book it does not hold my interest, I would not finish it and
therefore would not review it.)
I
could not possible do this book the justice it deserves as much as the Reverend
Dr. Earl Bailey has in his opening endorsement of the book:
“There
is no other subject that demands to be spoken and examined than gossip. It has ruined lives, assassinated
personalities, split families, alienated friends and has even caused murder. Bob Burg and Lori Palatnik have bravely and
successfully confronted this evil. Using
Biblical and secular writings, they show from the beginning of time that others
have addressed this common problem of all ages.
From Moses, the Prophets David and Solomon, we have warnings and
admonishments about gossip. Bob and Lori
have pulled off the excuses we try to hide behind. However, they do not stop there. They give practical, workable and daily suggestions
to over cover and break the habit of speaking evil of others. This book does not belong in your library; it
belongs on your bed stand for daily reading.” Reverend Dr.
Earl Bailey
Reason
For Reading THIS book: I am a follower of Bob Burg. I have read all
of his books, have most if not all of his CDs and he has conducted a fabulous
presentation in my office to my crew. I
have incorporated a great deal of his teachings in my daily life. Reading this was a “no brainer” and I am
forever glad of it.
Number
Of Times I Have Read This Book: Three times.
Brief
Summary of Content: The Table of Contents speak VOLUMES about
the book, see for yourself:
Feathers in the Wind; one of my
personal favorite all time stories
Body and Soul
The Power of Speech; A Gift Like
No Other
Consequences, Eternity and Other
Scary Stuff
Why Do We Gossip?
The First Pathway: Speak No Evil – And Avoid Destroying Those
Around You
The Second Pathway: Hear No Evil – And Avoid Destroying Yourself
The Third Pathway: Don’t Rationalize Your Life Away
The Fourth Pathway: See No Evil – How Judging People Favorably
Will Change Your Life
The Fifth Pathway: Beware of Speaking Evil Without Saying an
Evil Word
The Sixth Pathway: Modesty Is The Best Policy – Avoid Envy And
Arrogance
The Seventh Pathway: Beware of Repeating Information – Or, Loose
Lips Sink Ships
The Eighth Pathway: Honesty, Really Is The Best Policy – Most Of
The Time (I really like this one)
The Ninth Pathway: Learn To Say “I’m Sorry” – Or, “Okay, so I
Blew It. Now What?”
The Tenth Pathway: Forgive
The Reverse Gossip Game
When You Are Allowed to Speak
About Others
The Best Story Ever!
Afterward: Actions Speak Louder Than Desires
About the book: This is one of the best books to improve
relationships that I have ever read and I have read a few. I have purchase many copies of this book to
give as gifts especially to my children in hopes they will read it and make it
a part of their lives.
Who
Should Read the Book? Everyone! Especially you-know-who!
Final
Test: Would I read the book again? ABSOLUTELY
AND I WILL!
