The Elephant and the Twig

In India, young elephants are trained in obedience by being tied to an immovable object like a tree. No matter how hard the baby elephant pulls it cannot break free, and eventually, after trying to break away and being thwarted time and again, it believes that it cannot escape, no matter what it does. Ultimately, a fully-grown adult weighing several tons can be tied to a twig and won't even try to escape. Do you ever feel that you are tied to an immovable object and can't break free? That you couldn't possibly give that presentation, that you would never be able to go it alone in business, or that you have to remain stuck in a social and lifestyle rut as there is no other alternative? This book argues that what ties you down and prevents you from realising your potential is only a 'twig'. Geoff guides you through the process of breaking the negative thinking that binds us and reveals the '14 Golden Rules to Success and Happiness'.

Reviews

"'...highly readable and engaging...genuinely inspiring...refreshingly down to earth, peppered with humour and humility.' The Big Issue"

About the Author

Based In - Coventry Website - www.geoffthompson.com Geoff Thompson, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Watch My Back, is one of Britain's leading martial artists and the author of 25 books on martial arts and motivational self-help. He conducts workshops to encourage others to take control of their fears and harness their talents. His books have been published worldwide and many are available on DVD. * Ray Winstone executive produced his second short film, Brown Paper Bag, which won a BAFTA in 2004 for Best Short Film. * Watch My Back, which inspired the feature film Clubbed is in development and due to be released in 2007.