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If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human as Introduced in Chicken Soup for the Soul Hardcover – December 30, 1998

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Learn the rules of life to conquer any challenge, manage unpredictable ups and downs, and become a satisfied and well-adjusted person.

We all know the feeling: In the game of life, why am I the only one who doesn't know how to play? But now, help is at hand, because this wonderful little book will teach you the rules so that you can conquer life's challenges and manage its unpredictable ups and downs.

For one of her workshops several years ago, Chérie Carter-Scott, a corporate trainer and consultant, composed a list of basic truths about life, which she named "The Ten Rules for Being Human." Right away, the Rules resonated with her clients, who photocopied and passed the list to friends and relatives. Within months, Chérie's Rules were in thousands of homes all over the country, and eventually, they were published in
Chicken Soup for the Soul and have also appeared in Ann Landers' column. Although there's no formula to help you win the game of life, Chérie's Rules convey a universal wisdom that, once understood and embraced, can contribute to meaningful relationships with ourselves and others, at work and in the home.

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If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules, Chérie shares that there are no mistakes in life, only lessons that are repeated. In thoughtful, inspirational essays illustrated with encouraging personal anecdotes, she includes the lessons that can be learned from each of the Rules and offers insights on self-esteem, respect, acceptance, forgiveness, ethics, compassion, humility, gratitude, and courage. Best of all, Chérie shows that wisdom lies inside each one of us and that by putting the Ten Rules for Being Human into action we can create a more fulfilling life.
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If you loved "The Rules for Being Human" attributed to "Anonymous" in the bestseller Chicken Soup for the Soul, you're in luck. The author--corporate trainer Chérie Carter-Scott, Ph.D.--has stepped forward and written a follow-up book: If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules. This book, "a basic spiritual primer for what it means to be a human," discusses each of the 10 rules (e.g., "There are no mistakes, only lessons," and "Lessons are repeated until learned,") and discusses them with kindness, eloquence, and wisdom. For example, rule 1 is, "You will receive a body. You may love it or hate it, but it will be yours for the duration of your life on Earth." Carter-Scott discusses the challenge of making peace with the body we've been given, and the lessons of acceptance (appreciating it as it is), self-esteem (viewing yourself as worthy, despite how your body looks or performs), respect (treating it like a "valuable and irreplaceable object"), and pleasure (indulging in the five senses to "unlock the joy stored within you"). Similarly, each of the rules has four "lessons." You'll read this inspirational book more than once, and mark quotes to tell friends. --Joan Price

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"If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules is a template for living. Everyone needs to read these words of wisdom. It's 'simple' yet important stuff."
—Richard Carlson, Ph.D., author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

"How wonderful it would be if we were all given Chérie Carter-Scott's ten rules the day we were born. Chérie has been teaching these rules for over twenty years. In her seminars, these rules have resonated with thousands of people.
If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules are universal truths that all of us can learn to live happier lives that are full of self-acceptance, understanding, love, success, and the inner knowing that we're all in this game together, on the same team. The door to a satisfying life lies within each of us, and Chérie's eternal inspiring message provides the key."
—Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul

"The Ten Rules for Being Human are entertaining and fun--but more than that, they're TRUE."
—Marianne Williamson, author of The Healing of America and A Return to Love

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If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules will free you to wake up to your no-limit life."
—Mark Victor Hansen, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony; English Language edition (December 30, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0767902386
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0767902380
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.71 x 0.63 x 7.03 inches
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New York Times No. 1 best-selling author Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott is an international author, corporate coach, entrepreneur, consultant, lecturer, teacher, trainer, talk-show host, and seminar leader. Her company, Motivation Management Service Institute Inc., has reached millions of people worldwide. She has promoted her books internationally, including more than 400 appearances on television and radio. Her highly successful books include If Love Is a Game, These Are the Rules; If Success Is a Game, These Are the Rules; If High School Is a Game, Here's How to Break the Rules; The Gift of Motherhood; and Negaholics. Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott is available for speeches and personal and corporate coaching and training. Her Web site is www.themms.com.

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Customers find the book insightful and helpful for navigating life. It offers advice and perspective that helps them focus on what's important. The simple approach helps readers put things into perspective and appreciate the potential lessons in everyday experiences.

"...The lessons presented in this book are universal truths. It helps you change the way you think, approach, perceive and look at things...." Read more

"...The spiritual truths are presented in a very simple way, which will be acceptable even to those who are not that open to spirituality...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and understandable. They say it's a quick, must-read for anyone. The rules are simple and sensible, with many aha moments throughout.

"A must read for any human. Nice size print is easy on the eyes and the hardback is not terribly heavy. Great coffee table book." Read more

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Customers find the book's advice helpful. They say it helps them understand their lives and how they can learn from them. The book offers a simple approach to life that helps them focus on what's important. It offers sound advice and insight for navigating the game of life, with rules or guidelines to follow in each chapter. Customers find it great for families and friends, as it makes them think and look at things in a different light.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
    I would highly recommend this book to anyone who feels like they are "programmed", or wondering why the same thing keeps happening to them. I would also recommend this book to anyone with a need to always control the outcome or dictate what others should say, do or behave.

    For me, I discovered this book because I kept having car repairs that wiped out my savings reserves everytime I ended up rebuilding my savings. $($800). Whenever I hit this amount, my car would always break. so I wondered why the same thing kept happening. upon asking the "source of truth", it led me to this book. crazy how that works.

    The lessons presented in this book are universal truths. It helps you change the way you think, approach, perceive and look at things.

    I wish I could meet Cherie. Hopefully she sees my review on this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
    A must read for any human. Nice size print is easy on the eyes and the hardback is not terribly heavy. Great coffee table book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2001
    If you are not sure why life seems to be dealing you a bad hand, this is a book, which might help you a lot. I found this book after I had read my fair share of self-help books, and after years of trying to apply every principle that made me successful at work to my private life... without result. The spiritual truths are presented in a very simple way, which will be acceptable even to those who are not that open to spirituality. The book was an eye opener and taught me to look for the potential lesson in every situation I face. Three years after reading it, I have given it as gift to at least a dozen people, and all claim to have benefited from it. Buy it, read it, apply it, you will enjoy the result.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2012
    I am sure we have all experienced situations that keep repeating itself, not necessarily the same way as before but still repeats itself. This book explains how there are lessons to be learned with things that happen in our lives and until we learn the lesson it will be presented to us again at a later date. This is a short and simple to read book that will help one understand their life and how we can learn from it and improve it. Best to read the book more than once for re-enforcement. Fabulous book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2015
    Offering sound advice and insight for navigating the game of life, this enjoyable book is an enjoyable and quick read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
    Excellent book, especially if you are figuring things out (i.e. Your 20's) or if you are transitioning to the next decade of life and need to prioritize (again). I have purchased this for several people and loan out my copy several times. Definitely an easy read and full of great insight and advice to help you focus in what is truly important in life.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
    Life changing! Read it and read it always! Share it with everyone. Her questions create a handbook for the rules.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2011
    If you have questions regarding life, you're purpose and why things happen this book is for you! It puts things into perspective. Makes you look at things in a different light, rather than being negative about the things or lessons in your life, it shows you to look at it in a different light, a more positive light. The little stories she shares in the book are great! You can relate to it, it's a very real book.

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  • Caio Pereira
    5.0 out of 5 stars A vida é uma sequência de lições a serem aprendidas
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 31, 2023
    Que livro legal. Mudou algumas perspectivas que eu tinha acerca da minha vida e dos acontecimentos. É possível aprender a cada capítulo desse livro. Muito legal. Estamos nessa vida para evoluir, para aprendermos. E para cada um de nós, existem lições a serem aprendidas.

    Hoje tendemos a nos comparar com situações e vidas de outras pessoas, sem prestarmos atenção ao que nossa vida está nos mostrando. Temos de nos concentrar no que temos de aprender para avançarmos para a próxima fase.

    Livro muito legal! Recomendo!
  • steph
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quickly read, entertaining and thought provoking
    Reviewed in Germany on January 3, 2025
    Absolutely loved this read. Fun, engaging and thought provoking. Wisdom for all generations.
    Might also be a nice present for graduations
  • Jay Krish
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book
    Reviewed in India on December 30, 2021
    This book has been my favorite for years as it helps you look at a perspective nonone can deny...my kinda book. If u read n assimilate it's philosophies...ur life is blissful.
  • Jehad Abu-Ulbeh
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide for Life
    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2020
    I loved this book and read it 3 times already. It's a must read for everyone. Even if you think you mastered your life, there is something to learn. I bought the book as gifts for friends...
  • George Mtengeti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book. A must read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2018
    This book is very good. I recommend it to any one who wants to dig deep into themselves and cultivate their own version of success. It's all a game.