Dreams Into Action: Getting What You Want

by Milton Katselas

Book Overview

With a stellar list of successful actors and actresses who have been taught or directed by him, Katselas believes that anyone in any profession - executives, teachers, custodians, nurses, carpenters,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787104930
• ISBN13: 9780787104931
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Dove Books
• Length: 185 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Fellow Dreamers...

I've never said this about a book before, but this book has absolutely changed my life. It's a simple approach that helped me to get out of my head and start taking action toward achieving my dreams. The author recognizes that everyone can be an artist in whatever profession s/he chooses. He insightfully addresses the obstacles that we build for ourselves and offers practical solutions for removing them. There are exercises at the end of each chapter that help you to focus on your personal goals. The exercises start out pretty broad and then drill down to become more and more specific as the book progresses. I have read the book many times, and have figured out that it really does make all the difference if you write out your responses to the exercises for yourself. The book is also very engaging because the author has lead such an interesting life. He has had success as an actor, director, author, visual artist, gallery owner, teacher... This book motivated me to enroll in the author's acting school 3 and 1/2 years ago. I have grown so much as an actress and as a person by having made that decision. To the post of "A Reader" - I'm not a Scientologist. To everyone else - If you're interested enough to read the reviews, I suggest that you read the book for yourself and start making your dreams happen.

Wow!

This is one of my favorite audiobooks. Milton is very pragmatic and focused on real life. Everything he says can actually be applied to your life and your situation. I think my two favorite concepts are the career concept and the flinch, though I totallylove the entire thing. I really love the flinch because it's this great thing you can just bring out when you're having motivation problems. It's much better than "Come on I can do it!" It's "Don't flinch!' To my than makes it this great challenge or a game. So much better than when most motivational speakers say "See every problem as a challenge."

The BEST book on going after what you want.

Gently, but without mincing words, this author delivers a matter-of-fact message that cuts through the psychobabble of finding out "why" something is. Then he tells you how to pursue your dreams and to get unstuck from wherever it is you ARE stuck. It works for young and old, scholars and teachers, slow or warp-speed minded. His methods apply to all. I've listened to it three times and will do so again. And I've bought the book! I want to change my life!

Great book for the discouraged actor!

Milton Katselas gives simple life lessons that translate into wonderful motivational techniques for any actor. The book is very easy to read and the content is not your average motivational hype. I highly recommend it.

Do YOU Have an Unfulfilled Dream? GET THESE TAPES!!!

If you've been kicking around an idea or dream but haven't been able to make it become reality, do yourself a favor and purchase these tapes. Tape 1 of 4 is worth the purchase price, containing the vital coaching, encouragement, and practical step-by-step guidance YOU and I need to begin defining, pursuing, AND fulfilling our dreams and/or career aspirations. Thank you, Milton Katselas!!! God bless.