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The PMA Effect

By: John Joseph
Narrated by: John Joseph,Rich Roll
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Stuck in a rut? Lack the discipline to accomplish your goals? Always find yourself waving the white flag in surrender? Having a string of shitty days, weeks, months, maybe even years? If you answered "yes" to any of those, then this is the audiobook you've been waiting for. 

The PMA Effect teaches the methods for achieving your goals. No matter how high you set the bar, it comes down to one vital principle: developing a positive mindset. Change your mindset. Change your life. PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) can sustain you through any difficult circumstances. You'll learn to deal with stress more efficiently. You'll develop the skill set and determination to never quit at tasks, to push through fear and manifest your thoughts, hopes, and dreams into reality. In essence, The PMA Effect is the blueprint to becoming that badass, super-human that lives inside each and every one of us.

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The book helps

I will say, this books does a fantastic job of keeping you on the right path. I came to this book when I had developed PMA without even realizing it really, and the book amplified it 2x

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A no nonsense, no BS guide for better living

I loved every inspirational word of this book! Definitely nutritional wisdom for the body, mind, and soul! Thanks, John Joseph!!

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Positive energy the entire read!

John Joseph is an amazing story telling dude and his New York accented voice is perfect to go along with the gritty stories and tough love he talks about. Must listen!

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Damn

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to John Joseph elaborate on PMA and talk about his personal tribulations and how he has succeeded throughout his life. The one thing that sticks out the most and I will work to have a practice of is the use of index cards on a cork board to state, perform and attain my goals. Thank you!

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Good Stuff

From a guy who has been through much s**t in his early life to out on the other side alive and encouraging others! Worth listening to !

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Very good listen

For me, the concepts in here were more just great reminders. The narration is fantastic if you are from the Northeast and love yourself a great NYC accent. John's realness and experiences add a lot to this book. I definitely recommend.

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Intoxication lilla motivation

I will make it a big goal to develop a PMA through the practices shared in this book. Got a lot of key takeaways!

Thanks John, you are a true hero!

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Fantastic. Much love to John.

Get out of that Negative mindset. This book will make you do so. PMA always.

Put in the work!

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100% solid

Informative on all levels. Explained on level anyone can relate and connect to. If you can't you might want to make sure your still alive. Enjoy

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Loooved!!!!!

No smoke ip th rear here.. John is beyond the “real deal”. He cuts to the chase. I didn’t want it to end.. Ther’s nothing like a good swift kick in the ass to do better on everything u already kno u should be doing better. He gives th tough love we all wish we had in our youth or even now!! At any age!! We all still need a good smack upside the head!
He wasn’t obnoxious at all. Zero fluff.

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  • V-Dana
  • 03-13-21

The book for everyone out there!

Absolutely loved it! John Joseph is the man who's been there and experienced it all and I am really grateful that he spent 2 and half years creating this book and that this book crossed my path. I know I will definitely be coming back to this back for ass kicking and motivation since I don't have anyone around me so PMA focused!!!

John's story is definitely inspirational and motivational and my next book will be his first book.

John's narration gives just that little extra what you need to get the points across.

Everyone will benefit from The PMA effect!!!!!

Thank you John 🙏

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  • Adam Sadiq
  • 12-16-20

Twice and three times

John is a legend and he presents this knowledge as someone who has tried and tested it. He also tells it in a humble and clear manner, without dryness and preachiness. Application of the knowledge and experience in here will take me or anyone work but isn’t that where the gold is? Here goes.

Keep up the good work (and the PMA) John!!! 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🍀

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  • KB
  • 10-25-20

Start to finish - inspiring

From the start to the finish this book is inspiring. A great mix of personal stories from John Joseph’s life, people he knows, spiritual teachers and metaphors.
I’m glad I listened to the audible version, John’s passion comes across with every word and imprints in your brain in the best way possible. 10/10

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  • teresa anne hess
  • 04-20-20

Gratitude = Attitude

This book has helped change my life. More inspired than ever to achieve my goals. A must read for anyone who needs that positive kick.

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  • Filip Njegovan
  • 02-10-23

Amazing

John Joseph is the man we all need to listen to. He is full of knowledge and real life experience, and he practice what he preaches. All glory to A. C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI PRABHUPADA 🙏
Keep that PMA 🙌🏽

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  • Stephen P.
  • 05-09-22

inspiring

best book on motivation I have read probably. No nonsense. Captivating and very humbling. Genuinely left uplifted

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 03-22-22

listened to it 4 times!

everything about this is excellent and riveting. always staying on point! very engaging and hits home!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 09-21-21

The Self Help book to end all self help books

Perfection - it’s the same message but without sparkly bits - John Joseph tells it as it is.

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  • L. Jones
  • 09-02-21

Disappointing

Just a very angry man sharing his life experience and anyone that doesn’t “man up” is a failure. Hardy PMA. Don’t waste your money on this diatribe

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  • Joe Doyle
  • 04-25-21

Wow, it was as good as they say

Brilliant book and every bit as good as the reviews said it would be. Delighted to have read it.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 08-25-22

Great read. Great narrator.

Read.at a time where my life was turning in new direction. PMA all the way.

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  • Sharon Noyce
  • 09-19-21

loved it!!

making changes from day 1
if you don't mind the swearing, for emphasis, you'll definitely find it powerful

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  • Ian Morelli
  • 01-14-21

Motivating

I slowly got into it after a few chapters. Then I started to feel more understanding the principles of the book and it's relation to my own behaviours. When I got to the last chapter I did not want it to finish so I listened to it 3 times. I felt empowered from the PMA message

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 10-08-20

Another great book by the wonderful John Joseph

Always an inspiration John! This man has inspired me to make a lot of changes in myself all for the better. Can't wait for his next book to be released!!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 03-13-20

Brilliant. John’s style, in John’s voice.

So glad I bought this as the audio book. Nothing better than having John reading it to you himself in his own voice. He has a solid consistent message. John deals it out in his own style, underpinned by so much peace, goodness and hard earned wisdom. Having heard and loved John on podcasts, this is like an 8 hour podcast full of authentic stories and really genuine kind guidance. I know I’m going to listen to this more than once.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 03-05-20

loved it. practical, honest, engaging. thankyou

inspiring, practical advice and tips. engaging story and examples. john joseph is an amazing human being.

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  • Nate
  • 03-05-20

Life Changing without the Bullshit!

This was truly inspirational, motivating and energizing to not only the mind but body and soul as John would say 🤙

I’ve shared this more times then I can remember and the best part about this book is?? It’s raw and holds the upmost integrity for what truly can be a shines in life!

Get this book into ya life people it’s fucken brilliant 👌

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  • Anonymous User
  • 09-25-19

Amazing.

A perfect guide for life. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to better themselves. Get some of that PMA in ya.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 08-21-19

bad ass speaking the truth

now john Joseph speaks in a way that reaches inside of me that is easy to interpret, but also moves and motivates like no other! cheers John! peace

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  • Anonymous User
  • 08-16-19

Effing Good Book

This is one book you must listen to rather than read. Hearing John swear and carry on gives do much more to this book. Great info delivered beautifully. Probably the best audio book that I have heard.

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