The Angel Inside

Michelangelo's Secrets For Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love

De: Chris Widener

Narrado por: Chris Widener

There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want.

According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all.

In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him—and all of us—about the power of following your passion.

Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the next day:

The beauty is in the details
Your hand creates what your mind conceives
All great accomplishments start with a single swift action
No one begins by creating the Sistine Chapel

Whether you’re looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work.

The break-out business parable that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.©2007 Chris Widener; (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“The Angel Inside is a powerfully simple story that helps you discover your potential for a passionate life!”
—John C. Maxwell, author, speaker and founder of INJOY Stewardship Services and EQUIP

Advance Praise for The Angel Inside

“Chris Widener’s The Angel Inside is a short read that is long on wisdom for life. Take an hour and a half of your time and delve into this truly meaningful book. It will captivate you from beginning to end, but more important, it will help you create your own life of power and beauty.”
—Jim Rohn – www.JimRohn.com

“A very special one-day relationship between a wise mentor and his struggling but eager protégé. What a delightful story for everyone to read, and from which to benefit greatly!"
—Bob Burg – www.Burg.com

“The Angel Inside is truly one of the most inspiring, encouraging motivational books I have ever read. Once I got started, I found it impossible to stop reading. And I say this as a man who has never read fiction; I've always said that when I get all of the truth, then I'll start reading fiction. It was a wonderful thrill to read a work of fiction that contains an enormous amount of truth and encouragement.”
—Zig Ziglar

A little cliche, but inspiring

Motivational, a little cliche. But I liked the ten steps and how they give a short but actionable plan.

A gem

If you feel stuck and don't know what to do with your life, this is the story for you. Short, sweet and breathtakingly simple. This will rekindle the spark of a fire inside you if that is what you're looking for. If you feel drawn to listen to it, do it! If only all self help/advice book were as clear. The narration is very rushed at the beginning but you soon get taken away with the story.

What a lovely short story

This book has a great story line as well as a truth about life that is really so simple yet often clouded by our own disbelief and insecurities.

Great Lessons on Success Traits.

Good story to explain the character, work ethic, and actions to achieve success in business and life. Thank you Chris!

There is size 6 in everyone

I listened to the book without interruption. I was possessed by the simple presentation of grand idea of an angel inside. Too often we concentrate on what is visible, what is tangible, what is comfortable and the golden nugget lies just few strikes below. We neglect to look for it. I always believed, that no matter how big you are (my weight problems), there is size 6 inside of everyone, or the perfect 10, if you prefer. Getting introduced to the book by Chris, I only confirmed my believes. I recommend this book to everyone, as a wake up call to the new reality of the 21st century as well a little art history lesson, which we all can use. Thank you Chris, RW