The Superman Complex: Achieving the Balance That Leads to True Success

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A book to help overachievers halt the destructive cycle of perfectionism and the need for control that often leads to personal and professional disaster.

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advertisement for ones self.......1999-12-04

perhaps confessions of grandure would make a better title? the title is misleading, and should actually be called THE CLARK KENT COMPLEX. supermen CREATE INNOVATE and REJUVINATE FOR SOCIETIES BETTERMENT. MAX STANDS FAR A FIELD FROM FLEMMING,MOTZART,PASTURE AND I AM AFRAID FAR FAR A FIELD FROM WATSON, FORD,CARNEGIE AND countless other innovaters,leaders and achievers..... the book is trite simplistic and frankly sophmoronic. the lesson to be learned is this,15 minutes of fame in this instance would be an injustice to both time and money... this book has been written by countless others before, and i sadly suspect will be written again...........

If you're open to help, this book will change your life.......1999-12-04

My wife bought me this book. She slipped it into my briefcase without telling me. I opened it strictly out of curiosity and got the surprise of my life. Someone had written a book about ME. And he knew things about me I'd never told anyone. The more I read, the more I realized that in some ways, the author understood me better than I understood myself. It wasn't that we'd lived similar lives. We hadn't. But we were driven in similar ways. I'd never put a name to my demons, but he had one for me that fit all too well:the superman complex.

I think I was lucky because, for some reason, I was ready to hear what Carey had to say. Some people aren't, I think. Some people never will be. Those people can't get to the deeper meaning of the book because they don't dare let themselves. But for people like me--which I suspect most people are--this book offers something I find unusual: profound insights into what makes us act the way we are. And unlike similar books, it doesn't leave you hanging. It offers truly practical suggestions for improving your life, suggestions anyone can immediately put into practice. They have already helped me.

I guess I understand why some people think Max Carey has an ego and why he's proud of what he's accomplished in his life. He's achieved a great deal. But it seems to me that the only reason he talks about it is that his experiences have led him to understand himself better. I doubt someone who's lived an ordinary life could have come up with this level of insight.

My wife believes this is one of the best gifts she's given me, mostly I think because she's benefited from the changes I've made in my approach to life. I was a little insulted by this idea at first, but she's probably right. When I think of the people I've worked with over the years, and how they deal with the world, I think a lot of other wives would do well to slip a copy of the book into their husband's briefcases. We'd all benefit.

Nice try, but too self serving and not designed to help me........1999-12-01

I should have adhered to some of the reviews on this site. The book tackles a very real and pervasive issue: people (especially men) who are or need to be superman in their own mind - in-control, being right, being responsible, etc.

But it fails to give the reader real help in dealing with the issues. Also, it seemed fictious in its portrayal of the author (he's very proud of his accomplishments). And the bottom line is that it wasn't a good read.

Max has unmasked the myth of the mastery of supermen!.......1999-11-16

The Superman Complex is a compelling expose on the universal reality that lies beneath the surface of our society's "Supermen". The author has transparently described the simple truth that for so many of us who have trumpeted through life celebrating our accomplishments and achievements, we have also often wreaked havoc in the lives of those in our path. Max has done a superb job of articulating a greater yardstick than success, that our legacy will in large measure be determined by how we come to terms with our unadorned selves, gain a measure of peace with the identity beneath our resumes, and find greater purpose by giving ourselves to the needs of others. As discomforting as it may be for us to come to grips with our self-focus and self-preservation, Max clearly lays the groundwork for a pathway to greater significance, found not in how we gain it for ourselves, but how we live it into those we work with, and live with. His challenge, to look into the mirror of our own reality and then build some accountability and responsibility into the process of personal change, is sobering...but he also adroitly underscores that life is indeed a process of growth, not a project to be completed. Many of the concepts that the author addresses are not new, but his willingness to translate his own failings and futility into a template for transformation is a sensational model for each of us who have been so reluctant to confront the similarities in our own experiences. The Superman Complex is a healthy dose of reality, and is highly recommended as required reading for the "Supermen" in our society who march on, and over, others.

Generic!.......1999-11-09

My husband is a superman and I'm looking for help. This just doesn't offer any new insights. I keep waiting for someone to offer up some 'help'.

The Superman Complex: Achieving the Balance That Leads to True Success

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The Superman Complex: Achieving the Balance That Leads to True Success
Max L.; Carey, Max Carey
Manufacturer: Longstreet Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V1YKWM

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Amazingly comprehensive and well-written.......2001-05-04

This hardcover volume is one of the most thorough and informed discussions you're likely to find on legal issues affecting the elderly. The authors, who are both elder law attorneys, begin with a quote from Milton Berle: "I've got enough money for the rest of my life, unless I want to buy something." They wrote the book, the authors say, to give readers "more than a punchline" with which to face their future. After reading it, you'll be able to face your future as something of an expert yourself.

Peter Strauss and Nancy Lederman dispassionately lay out rights and legal options so that readers can make decisions now regarding their health care, retirement income and living arrangements in later years. While expected topics like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are well covered, the authors address sometimes neglected areas, such as choosing a hospital, obtaining home care, and planning for a disabled child. The book features a particularly comprehensive section on "Meeting Your Housing Needs" that includes discussions of rental assistance, reverse mortgages, and adult living communities.

For all its detail, The Elder Law Handbook is clearly and engagingly written and benefits from frequent section breaks. And although it is intended for the layperson, it could be of use to professionals seeking general information on areas of elder law. The Handbook was published in 1996, so a few rules and regulations have undoubtedly been tweaked since its writing. The book ends with a helpful and comprehensive resources section.

Every adult should read it........1999-06-17

Easy to read and follow. Not just for seniors. Recommend it for all ages. Concise and to the point. Up-to-date with great resources in appendix.

The best guide in this topic I have seen!.......1999-04-25

Possibly the best legal guide of any type I have seen. It's hard to believe that this is written by a LAWYER because it's actually easy for a regular person to understand. Highly recommended!!

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Exciting essays by leading academics and practitioners in the social work and social care field address critical issues in the interface between the law and social work. Covering core conceptual and thematic issues, overviews of areas of law and practice, and the perspectives and experiences of a range of professionals in the field, this book focuses on key legal trends and social work practice and policy issues, including domestic violence, advocacy for young people, and human rights.

Legal and Regulatory Environment, The: Contemporary Perspectives in Business

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Legal and Regulatory Environment, The: Contemporary Perspectives in Business
Henry R. Cheeseman
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0130129542

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Excellent resource.......2002-05-22

I used this book for my Business Law class in my community college, and I was thoughly satisfied. Simply reading the book alone without instruction can give one a wealth of pratical knowledge about the law and how it affects the business process.

Excellent!.......2000-09-01

This book is an excellent resource for people who are not going into the legal profession to become a little more legally literate, and to get a good understanding on how the law works. It explains concepts and the like in plain English, and presents relevant cases showing the law at work in plain English. A must-buy for anyone who is seeking to be more knowledgeable in the way the law works.

Regulatory law and policy (Contemporary legal education series)

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Regulatory law and policy (Contemporary legal education series)
Sidney A Shapiro
Manufacturer: Michie Co
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Progress in federal regulatory policy, 1980-2000 (Contemporary issues series)
Murray L Weidenbaum
Manufacturer: Center for the Study of American Business, Washington University
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