{"product_id":"life-strategies-doing-what-works-doing-what-matters","title":"Life strategies: doing what works, doing what matters by Phillip C. Mcgraw","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eLife Strategies\u003c\/em\u003e (1999) lays out a framework of ten clear, action‑oriented principles—McGraw’s \"Life Laws\"—designed to help readers take control of their lives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou either get it or you don’t\u003c\/strong\u003e – Understand and accept key truths before you act.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wghill.com\/books\/strategies.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.wghill.com\/books\/strategies.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbrowse.com\/reviews\/index.cfm\/book_number\/205\/life-strategies?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.bookbrowse.com\/reviews\/index.cfm\/book_number\/205\/life-strategies?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"388\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou create your own experience\u003c\/strong\u003e – Acknowledge personal responsibility over your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePeople do what works\u003c\/strong\u003e – Identify the pay-offs sustaining your behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wghill.com\/books\/strategies.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.wghill.com\/books\/strategies.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou can’t change what you don’t acknowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e – Self-awareness is essential for transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLife rewards action\u003c\/strong\u003e – Success comes from doing, not just thinking. \u003cem data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e“Life rewards action, not reaction.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThere is no reality; only perception\u003c\/strong\u003e – Challenge your filters; people see the world differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zenflowchart.com\/blog\/life-strategies-philip-mcgraw-book-summary?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.zenflowchart.com\/blog\/life-strategies-philip-mcgraw-book-summary?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLife is managed; it is not cured\u003c\/strong\u003e – Life requires ongoing effort, not quick fixes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zenflowchart.com\/blog\/life-strategies-philip-mcgraw-book-summary?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.zenflowchart.com\/blog\/life-strategies-philip-mcgraw-book-summary?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe teach people how to treat us\u003c\/strong\u003e – Set healthy boundaries through your actions.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThere is power in forgiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e – Letting go of anger frees you.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou have to name it before you claim it\u003c\/strong\u003e – Be precise about what you want before pursuing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eDr. \u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"77\"\u003ePhillip C. McGraw\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eDr. Phil\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and renowned television personality. He first gained national recognition through his regular appearances on \u003cem data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eThe Oprah Winfrey Show\u003c\/em\u003e, where his direct, no-nonsense advice struck a chord with audiences. Building on that success, he launched his own daytime talk show, \u003cem data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eDr. Phil\u003c\/em\u003e, in 2002, where he has helped millions tackle personal, relational, and psychological challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eDr. Phil earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas and co-founded Courtroom Sciences, Inc., a legal consulting firm. With a background in both psychology and human behavior, he has authored several bestsellers—including \u003cem data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eLife Strategies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eSelf Matters\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eRelationship Rescue\u003c\/em\u003e—all reflecting his practical, solution-oriented approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1208\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eKnown for his blunt delivery and tough-love philosophy, Dr. Phil encourages personal accountability and behavioral change, emphasizing that people must \"own their truth\" in order to make meaningful progress in life. His work continues to influence both clinical practice and popular self-help culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274749767937,"sku":"2QWZZICXT-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/LifeStrategies.jpg?v=1656676498","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/life-strategies-doing-what-works-doing-what-matters","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}