The Secret Code of Success: 7 Hidden Steps to More Wealth and Happiness Hardcover – January 20, 2009

Have you read all the books, listened to all the audios, been to all the seminars... and still don't have the success that you want?This book has the answer. No, really.That's a pretty tall promise for a success program. And if you're the guy or gal who has read all the books, listened to all the audios, and been to all the seminars, you've undoubtedly been made that promise over and over again.This book is different. No, really.Let me give you a few examples of what I'm talking about.We all know (if I may give a shout-out to Earl Nightingale here) "we become what we think about," "thoughts become things" and, according to certain movies I could name, if you think about a shiny new bicycle REALLY HARD and for long enough, it'll just appear in your garage like magic.The problem is, we don't have as much control over our thoughts as we think we do. 90% of our thinking is on autopilot, buried deep in our subconscious minds. Most of it doesn't serve us as we try to make a change in our lives.Nobody really talks about this, because, you know, changing your subconscious takes quite a bit of conscious attention (and yes, WORK). But there's no getting around it: unless you clear out "the head trash," you'll be stuck forever. Noah can teach you how to clear out the head trash.Another one: Have you ever been told, "Just believe in yourself!"? There's just one problem: we DON'T believe in ourselves (see head trash, above). That's why you must, must, MUST find someone who believes in you more than you do. This is not optional.This one really hit me hard because I've seen it in my own life. I've been blessed with incredible friends and family for my entire life. But it wasn't until my husband came along and held that place of believing in me - EVERY DAY, ALL DAY LONG - that my subconscious finally started to "get it"... and my life is shifting dramatically.Thanks to my Loving Mirror (as Noah calls 'em), I am living my life purpose every day, the kind of massive success I want is starting to come, and I'm consciously planting seeds for more success over the next couple of years, and beyond. I know without a doubt that I would STILL be turning my wheels without that kind of Loving Mirror support that my husband provides.That's why I know what Noah says is true: if you don't have a Loving Mirror, you have to get one. Luckily, he shows you how to find a Loving Mirror and set up the systems of support you need in every area of your life.Another one: "Setting your goals" is all fine and good, but what if they're someone ELSE'S goals? Noah shows you how to get back in touch with what you really want - removing a huge block you probably didn't even know you had.You can see why this book is worth your money, and more importantly, worth your time. But I haven't even mentioned the crown jewel yet...Noah's system of Afformations is simply brilliant. (Note: I do NOT use the word "brilliant" lightly, but there's no other word for it.) Afformation questions get your mind working FOR you, not against you, in the most simple, elegant, effortless way. For that tool alone, I hope he becomes a billionaire.A longtime practitioner of inner work and self-development, I have, in fact, heard some of these concepts before. But never so elegant and accessible as this. That's why I will be recommending The Secret Code Of Success to all of my clients, students, and writing colleagues going forward. Thank you, Noah!

Perhaps I'm just an iconoclast, but one of the best things about this book is that Noah shows why the typical "self-help" advice, from affirmations to goal-setting, don't work. (They are, however, good for getting people to buy lots of "shelf help" as he terms it--information that stays on the shelf because it doesn't work, it's boring, or doesn't fit who you are.) Noah invented some clever but very useful terms that make sense, such as "afformations," questions based on what you want that force your brain to come up with the answers and create the reality you want because that's the way your brain works.Another thing I like is that the book is systematic. There are seven steps that build on each other. And Noah does not promise either instant success or success without work. You have to DO what he says. He lives in the real world, where you have to take action in order to make things happen. (Seems obvious, but "Law of Attraction" advocates seem to suggest that all you have to do is desire and you will attract.)The book is very clearly written with no fluff. (Though it's anything but dry. I love the conversations tone and humor. You really get a sense of his personality, in a good way.) It's easy to read because of the excellent interior design.He also uses excellent analogies/illustrations to get his point across. For instance, the analogy that we can't directly perceive our own eye color apart from a mirror or someone else telling us is brilliant. He uses this to talk about the importance of "loving mirrors" but the idea that we can't really know who we truly are by "looking inside" again runs counter to a lot of popular "spiritual" and self-help advice, but rings true to real life and the crucial role of relationships to our success.My husband and I are working on the book together, and I'm looking forward to it not only increasing our success, but improving our relationship. It's already deepening our communication. Also, I've been using afformations for a while and it's amazing what happens.As an aside, the author in me was fascinated by how he allowed the reader to continue the relationship with him. (So fascinated that I interviewed him for one of my "great author promotions" teleseminars.) He also did a "bookinar" based on the book that allowed people to dig into the book and experience it in a different way--which is the way the world is heading.

Noah St. John has done a phenominal job on revealing what steps you need to take to succeed in life in a BIG way! When, I saw the book, I was a bit skeptical at first. The thoughts that raced through my mind were,"Not another self-help book.""Here we go again."But as I watched the video and read some of the other reviews, something about this book seemed to be different. I decided that maybe this guy has something worthwhile to say afterall. Thankfully, I made the decision to buy the book and read it.Noah talks about the false assumption that the traditional self-help gurus make in teaching their "How To Suceed" information. He also talks about the strategies that you can use today to immediately impact your peace of mind and your self-esteem.I am one of the people he talks about who has spent thousands of dollars over the years on seminars, books, audios and DVDs. While those investments weren't a total waste, they haven't helped me receive the results that I truly deserve.A great speaker once said, "You cannot change what you are not aware of." Well, Noah's book will provide you with such an awareness of where you are today, that it will be obvious what you need to do.This book was easy to read and the instructions are simple to implement. So, do yourself a favor and get this book...now! And don't just read it once. Read it at least 3 times.May the New Year bring you Peace and Profit!John HindsAuthor of "What's In Your Water?"