The Tools

Transform Your Problems into Courage, Confidence, and Creativity

By: Barry Michels, Phil Stutz

Narrated by: Phil Stutz, Barry Michels

Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “I love the life these tools have allowed me to have.”—JONAH HILL, director of Stutz

Change can begin right now. Learn to bring about dynamic personal growth using five uniquely effective tools—from psychotherapist Barry Michels and psychiatrist Phil Stutz, subject of the Netflix documentary Stutz, directed by Jonah Hill.

“These tools are emotional game changers. They do nothing less than deliver you to your best and most powerful self.”—Kathy Freston, author of Quantum Wellness

The Tools offers a solution to the biggest complaint patients have about therapy: the interminable wait for change to begin. The traditional therapeutic model sets its sights on the past, but psychiatrist Phil Stutz and psychotherapist Barry Michels employ an arsenal of techniques—“the tools”—that allow patients to use their problems as levers that access the power of the unconscious and propel them into action. Suddenly, through this transformative approach, obstacles become new chances—to find courage, embrace discipline, develop self-expression, deepen creativity.

A dynamic, results-oriented practice, The Tools aims to deliver relief from persistent problems and restore control and hope right away. Every day presents challenges—big and small—that the tools transform into opportunities to bring about bold and dramatic change in your life. Stutz and Michels teach you how to:

• Get Unstuck: Master the things you are avoiding and live in forward motion.
• Control Anger: Free yourself from out-of-control rage and never-ending grudges.
• Express Yourself: Learn the secret of true confidence and find your authentic voice.
• Combat Anxiety: Stop obsessive worrying and negative thinking.
• Find Discipline: Activate willpower and make the most of every minute.

With The Tools, Stutz and Michels allow you to realize the full range of your potential. Their goal is nothing less than for your life to become exceptional—exceptional in its resiliency, in its experience of real happiness, and in its understanding of the human spirit.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2012 Barry Michels and Phil Stutz (P)2012 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"With deceptively potent visualization exercises, psychiatrist Stutz and psychotherapist Michels promote a rapid and streamlined method of self-improvement.... The clear, user-friendly approach plus a belief that "the power of higher forces is absolutely real" is a winning combination. Here is the rare self-help book that doesntt end with the self" (Publishers Weekly)

"Barry Michels and Phil Stutz are profoundly talented guides to the inner workings of the psyche. The Tools is breakthrough material that ignites your own capacity to transform your life" (Marianne Williamson)

"These tools are emotional game changers; they can help you work through conflicts, get happier, and feel a deep sense of purpose. As simple and practical as they are, they do nothing less than deliver you to your best and most powerful self" Kathy Freston, author of Quantum Wellness: A Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness)

It works

Trust the tools even if you only use the first one. it helped me face some fears and opened new doors for me. I used it to face uncomfortable situations and people. I used it to overcome tedious work (tedium = pain) ans things I was afraid of. It's constant work, but fulfilling.

Brilliant new paradigm for psychotherapy

The psychotherapy I leaned in medical school was traditional, impractical and inadequate. The ideas presented in this book are practical tools that anyone can employ, and will cause immediate and measurable impacts on their lives for the better.

Life changing

This book was a follow up to watching “Stutz” on Netflix. It covers basically the same things from the documentary but expands a little more in some areas. I recommend watching the movie first. You’ll have a better understanding of Phil and his back story. Put to use, I believe the tools are positively life altering. Also, I appreciate that the book mentions how it’s you always have to work at it - it never ends. Sometimes it’s easy to want a permanent cure but that’s not how life works. Just like working out, if you stop, your body begins to degrade.

The Tools

I had a difficult thing to do. My friend told me to get this book. By the third chapter I was able to perform my difficult situation. I am going to listen to this book over and over to help heal myself.

Ouystanding and Necessary

Inspiring and so needed in this time we find ourselves in. A perfect gift to share with thise you love and those who challenge you

Powerful techniques for lasting change

this book provides interactive and engaging tools to change your life for the better. It sends your life on a course of learning, excitement and understanding that gives it meaning. You can truly conquer issues and challenges in your life with these tools.

A Must read/listen. Especially in today’s world. I have hope

Will change my life. Already has. Came at a perfect time. Course in Miracles….reminiscent of… so thankful. Should be mandatory early in life. Our world needs this if we work hard to follow it and never give up

Already using the Tools

Downloaded this after watching the Jonah Hill doc on Stutz. The book didn’t disappoint. Going to have this on rotation for constant reminding!

Beautiful perspective on life

This book helped me put a lot of things into perspective and realize I’ve been holding myself back.

Transformative

I am going to need to read this book over and over again. I will do so gladly.