I have just finished reading the book about 2 weeks ago. It's on Steve's recommended list, and it's popped up now and again.
I wish I could give something better than a feeling, but that's all I've got. I started reading the book with enthusiasm... could this be real? Let's read on. Very quickly though, I found that he said so many things that just didn't ring true for me... than just... I couldn't relate to. A lot of waffle around some principles that are self-evident in life, but really, no substance and nothing new. This all backed up with the fact that his chapters and his books are rated at just being a few steps down from Jesus himself. His persistent need to convince me that his words have been "scientifically" authenticated by the process he's trying to sell just didn't resonate with me.
And, one thing I had big issue with... big issue with, was this:
He presented a scale, from 0 ... 1000. 1000 being the big cheese; He states that for by-far most individuals, they can never increase their "rating" more than 5 marks or so in a lifetime. 5?? 5??? And then, he went on to give the emotional states (and Steve presents these in one of his own articles) of people who are at various levels on the scale. I have known people, and myself, who has moved upward through this scale, and slipped, and moved on again... this blows his limiting statement out of the water... to actually buy this theory, and impose on yourself the idea that you cannot progress "upwards" severely limits you and your belief in yourself. Imagine if he was right ... and you couldn't really progress. And, his book resonates so high it must be the truth. That in itself invalidates the whole premise of his book.
Anyways, read up above to the references of the poor mathematics that really, is designed to impress you, bore you and make you believe that really, if it's in print, it has a scientific authenticity, it must be legit.
My recommendation as a quick little reminder of who you are, what you are, and what you're capable of:
Amazon.com: If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules: Cherie Carter-Scott: Books
Oohhh, I hadn't planned to rant just so long
