The Four Agreements

By: don Miguel Ruiz

Narrated by: Peter Coyote

In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

Don Miguel Ruiz has dedicated his life to sharing the wisdom of the ancient Toltec. For more than two decades, he has guided others toward their personal freedom. Today, he continues to combine his unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern-day awareness through journeys to sacred sites around the world.

©1997 Migeul Angel Ruiz (P)2003 Amber-Allen Publishing

Critic reviews

"Despite the New Age-sounding language, Ruiz is refreshingly clear in the presentation of his ideas. Reading aloud, actor Coyote sounds every bit the enthusiastic old hippie, genuinely excited by the concepts he is spinning." (Publishers Weekly)

Making Promises to Ourselves

Our personal power is based on the agreements we make, and often we make those agreements to please others, rather than being true to ourselves. In doing so, we give away our personal power. The Four Agreements is about taking back our personal power by being authentic and by adhering to our true selves. The four agreements are: 1) Be impeccable in your word, 2) Don't take anything personally, 3) Don't make assumptions, and 4) Always do your best. While simple, these agreements are anything but easy. Ruiz encourages readers to practice these agreements everyday and forgive ourselves when we are not perfect. The effort is what's most important. This book is a quick read (or listen) and should be reread repeatedly if you truly desire to keep your agreements with yourself.

The Four Agreements

I am so glad I picked up this book! My life had fallen off track, lost in a huge slump of depression. The message in this book helped me rise above my own harsh criticism and stop being the victim. Now I focus on each day, being the very best I can be without judging myself, always striving to keep each of the very important four agreements.

Must Read Book!

I recommend this book for anyone interested in neuroscience, or how the mind truly controls our actions and outcomes. Amazing read!

Life changing!

This book has been life changing for me...learning about how our mind processes life and how we can get ahead of the emotions And thoughts that can sometimes hold us back from loving ourselves first is wonderful ...I highly recommend this book

Life changing

The deep wisdom in this book gave me a light that shined and uplifted my heart to have hope and faith in myself when I was about to give up.

Must read for those who wants to find the love in themselves and the world again.

the music tho

just take out the music please lol. i play it in the shower on my speaker at a pretty high volume to hear it, then the music comes and wakes up the whole universe lool. please take out the music or make it optional

even better than what I was expecting!

the narration was beautiful and really helped enhance the wonderful experience this book already offers! i will definitely be listening and reading more books by don miguel ruiz! if you’re reading this i love you !!!:)

Who wouldn't give this 5 stars?

The Four Agreements is a classic and almost necessary book to read for anyone 15-55. Every agreement is applicable to life and relationships. After listening to this, I reflected and noted all of us violate at least one of these agreements and often. Perhaps because no one is aware they are doing it. It's almost addicting the way it sneaks up behind you and whispers on your shoulder to (for example) take things personally. Now becoming aware of this agreement I have made with myself, I can move forward more boldly and reject that whisper to life a simpler life, free of the tether weighing me down. This book truly is amazing. I have never met a single person who did not get something out of it. The narrator is also perfect for this book and honestly should narrate any nature documentary; I'd watch them all!

One of my all time favorites

Though nothing beats a paperback book, the narrator’s voice is a very pleasant one to walk you through this book.
Don Miguel is one of my favorite authors, the Toltec wisdom is brought to you with such loving kindness, it’s almost as he’s your loving grandfather or father talking to you..

Powerful yet simple truth!

No matte how many times I listen i never tire of his profound wisdom condensed and simplified. Following these agreements has the potential to solve all relationship issues and pave the way for experiencing heaven on earth. Destined to be a classic, this is one of my all time favorites