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Coming Alive

4 Tools to Defeat Your Inner Enemy, Ignite Creative Expression & Unleash Your Soul's Potential

Barry Michels and Phil Stutz

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Core Concepts+
Tool 1: The Black Sun+
Tool 2: The Vortex+
Tool 3: The Mother+
Tool 4: The Tower+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 6
According to the authors, what is 'Part X'?
  • A. A psychological tool used to tap into unlimited spiritual energy.
  • B. A negative, dynamic opponent within us that prevents us from doing our best.
  • C. A state of boundless energy we naturally possess as children.
  • D. A temporary emotional barrier that disappears once we achieve our goals.
Question 2 of 6
What harsh truth about fighting Part X do the authors emphasize?
  • A. It can only be defeated through intense physical exercise.
  • B. It usually goes away on its own as we get older and mature.
  • C. It is impossible to permanently defeat, making it a lifelong battle.
  • D. It only affects people who have experienced severe childhood trauma.
Question 3 of 6
Which psychological tool should you use when you recognize an unwelcome urge or impulse, such as a craving?
  • A. The Vortex tool
  • B. The Mother tool
  • C. The Tower method
  • D. The Black Sun technique
Question 4 of 6
The Vortex tool is designed to help individuals overcome 'inertia.' How is inertia described in the context of this book?
  • A. The tendency to keep doing what we're doing, which can hinder personal progress.
  • B. The feeling of false hope that our lives will be perfect once we achieve a specific goal.
  • C. The physical pain that manifests from holding onto past traumas.
  • D. The overwhelming urge to give in to our immediate physical cravings.
Question 5 of 6
According to the section on the Mother tool, what is the root cause of 'false hope'?
  • A. Believing that you are somehow special or exempt from suffering.
  • B. Pinning your happiness and entire identity on a specific outcome or shortcut.
  • C. Relying too heavily on caffeine and other temporary fixes for energy.
  • D. Focusing on the big picture instead of the small, everyday tasks.
Question 6 of 6
What is the primary purpose of the Tower method?
  • A. To control harmful physical impulses and addictions.
  • B. To tap into infinite spiritual energy to combat daily exhaustion.
  • C. To transform painful memories into strength and escape victimhood.
  • D. To draw out emotional toxicity and replace it with a motherly love.

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Coming Alive Summary & Overview

Coming Alive (2017) offers readers a practical approach to overcoming their inner demons and realizing their full potential. Using four psychological tools, this groundbreaking self-help book provides a roadmap to happiness, fulfillment, and a life free of negative thoughts and influences.

Who Should Listen to Coming Alive?

  • Negative self-talkers
  • Demoralized adults seeking personal growth
  • Impulsive, overwhelmed, burned-out professionals

About the Author: Barry Michels and Phil Stutz

Phil Stutz and Barry Michels are psychotherapists who work with high-profile Hollywood clients and share their techniques with the public through books and public events. They also cowrote the New York Times best-selling book The Tools.

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