Unlimited

How to Build an Exceptional Life

By: Jillian Michaels

Narrated by: Jillian Michaels

Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

Imagine. Believe. Achieve.

Many self-help books offer a lot of new age platitudes and sappy mantras: Just love yourself. See the glass as half full. Believe it and it will come.

Really? That’s not how it works, and you know it. A lifetime’s worth of struggle is not overturned in a small moment of positive thinking. But if you have the right attitude—attitude and skills—you can and will accomplish anything and everything you want. This book gives you both, attitude and action. By its end you will have all the tools you need to change your life. No hype. No false promises. You will learn to:

• Cultivate your passion and embrace your uniqueness to create a purpose-filled life . . .on your own terms.

• Transform your suffering into peace, wisdom, and strength.• Work through fear, worry, shame, and negative self-talk to blast through obstacles and create self-confidence, self-esteem, and a healthy self-image.

• Take powerful, informed, deliberate actions to make your dreams a reality.

Forget surviving: it’s your time to thrive. You do have the ability and potential to achieve unlimited health, wealth, and happiness. Getting there won’t all be easy—nothing worthwhile ever is—but take this journey and your life will change dramatically. Your possibilities are unlimited, and your life is waiting for you to break free and claim it

©2011 Jillian Michaels (P)2011 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Unlimited is a very candid and thorough book that aims to help people lead more fulfilling lives." (Chicago Sun-Times)

"Michaels offers a three-pronged approach to changing your trajectory: imagine, believe and achieve. Using examples from her own life, and those from "Biggest Loser" contestants, she shows how to shake off the fears holding you back and embrace the future." (Washington Post Express)

Her Success or Yours?

It seems like this is just another self help the author book, meaning they are using the name to make more money or fame what ever. She tells you go to to her web site, okay fine, I did and to see some things she wants $4 a week. That adds up and after buying this book, why not have a spot just for the book readers? I am not interested in her advice on diet and health, I have that down already, but I agree with her view that it is all connnected.

So far not a bad book but nothing new here. A bit of Robbins, a dash of Larry Winget and a lot of Jillian is what you get. She let you decide how to use her advice and she makes some good points. I guess after working/ reading what ever you want to call it a lot of these types of books there isn't anything new out there.

Nice Job

Nice job by Ms. Michaels. Not a lot knew material but the format and presentation is passionate and refreshing. You can tell the author has read and believes in some of the writings from Napoleon Hill, Denis Waitley, Brian Tracy, etc. Ms. Michaels is a bit more in your face than these authors but if you have seen her on television you would expect nothing less.

Amazing

I've always been a huge Jillian fan and this book is amazing. Incredibly inspiring even more so hearing her herself tell these stories. I'm at a time in my life where I really needed something like this to pull me out of my current rut and get my ass into gear. If your looking for inspiration and motivation in your life listen to this book.

MADE ME SEE THE LIGHT!

What made the experience of listening to Unlimited the most enjoyable?

The experience was realistic and invigorating. Jullian's narration of this book felt like she was right in front of my face and speaking directly to me!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book has so many great parts. It is the wake up call that we all need to hear. I felt like she dusted my brain off, slapped me in the back of the head and said

Any additional comments?

I googled motivational books and Jillian Michaels name came up in the list. Google is definitely on top of things for Jullian. Anyways, I am a Personal Trainer and have always been a fan of hers but never would I think she would have a motivational book! Just like she states in the book, healthy living is so much more than eating right and exercising. I have always felt diet books over looked the physiological part of why these people were overweight in the first place. She hits in nail on the head. She has done her homework and has so much insight into the bigger picture. FINALLY! A trainer that has more brains than muscle.

Unlimited by Jillian Michaels

I love this book! Jillian puts so much passion and excitement into her reading. She is so smart and the things she says are so right. She will motivate you to live an exceptional life and change your bad behaviors. No excuses any more.

Great Book

Have listened to this book twice already and will listen again! Great advice, great motivation and lots of ah's all rolled up into one must listen to book!

Loved it!!!

This is one of the best books I have every read or listened to. It gives you so many tools to use. I personally have been able to relate to many of the situations presented and it gives me tools and techniques to use to deal with these situations. I will listen to it many more times to get everything. I have already insisted the rest of my family listen to it.

Gets you thinking

I wasn't sure about JM the first time I popped in one of her first exercise DVD's however, 2 years later- I am a fan. I love where her heart comes from.

This is good on audio, mind you she does swear so if you are not comfortable w/ that maybe cover your ears.. lol.

She addresses many issues, but more importantly game plans to live a more effective life to acheive goals etc.

I wished I had a written copy to mark and highlight sections I enjoyed and would like to flip back to. I suggest buying both to get the most use out of her advice.

Good book

This is a good book. Initially the author's seemingly over enthusiastic voice was a little annoying. However, I think it is just her own personal style and it did become less annoying as the book unfolded.

Empowering, Thought Provoking, & Inspiring!!!

Where does Unlimited rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is my favorite audiobook to date! I couldn't understand why a few of the comments I was reading while making my decision about this book had said, "Listening to it again!". After finishing the book I now fully understand because I am starting round two. SO much good information, that I desperately needed to hear.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Unlimited?

I love that Jillian reads this book! I'm a fan of hers (Love You Jillian!), and think that the book would not have been as powerful with out hearing it directly. I loved all of the "cliches" through out the book. Sounds kinda silly, but when they were put into context I found new meaning in them.

Which scene was your favorite?

So many great parts to this book, but my favorite topics were learning to change the voice in my head and the section on mapping goals, and setting direction for your life.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Dream it. Do it.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this book to anyone who doubts their potential or self worth, thinks too small, or wants to positively change their life.