Thank you for writing the first totally honest, totally realistic book I’ve ever read. I’ve gotta tell you — reading Winning through Intimidation was very much like the first time I discovered what girls were all about: you find yourself getting very excited, and then you look up and say, ‘Hey, wow! where has this been all my life?’ … Sheer, thundering dynamite! Please write more.

— Steve Kopcha

Am not one to write gushy, flattering letters. However, after reading ‘Intimidation’ for the second time, I feel compelled to drop you a line complimenting you on the book. ‘Intimidation’ has got to be the greatest book I’ve ever read.

— J. Kevin Hughes

Your philosophy is brilliant. It helped change my life!

— Renee Christensen

Your marvelous book was brought to my attention, and I read it in one sitting. I cannot begin to tell you what an impact this particular work has had on my life, both business and personal. I reread the book at least once a year, and make it required reading for all new members of my staff… having just finished the book for the eleventh time, thanks for the inspiration.

— George E. Foss III

Your books rank among my greatest treasures. The lessons learned from reading your thoughts and ideas were instrumental in helping me navigate the rocky path to my current comfortable life. I begin many a sentence with ‘Ringer says’ — Buying your books have simply been the best deals I ever made in my life.

— Lee Dees

Possibly the finest success book I’ve ever read… Think and Grow Rich was good, but this book is unabashedly REAL, and that is what makes it stand apart… This book absolutely opened my eyes.

— Christopher Hawkins

I believe this to be the most outstanding book I have ever had the pleasure to read, and have purchased eight copies … to give to friends and employees.

— Stan Holmes

I … have read many ‘success’ books, but never, until now, have I felt even slightly inclined to write off half way round the world to an author and express my sincerest appreciation for his work… you have, for me, provided the missing link into what has for years been ‘missing’ in my search for professional success… your book is a revelation.

— Richard O. Bradley

The principles in your book spelled out a means of measuring my fellow man with the best criteria I have yet seen… We have since implemented your methods step by step in our organization — and are starting to see startling results… Your book is one of the best I have read, and I am an avid reader.

— Dick Eberhardt

Your book has been a very satisfying study and source for ‘meditation.’ It is one of the really valuable things I will take away from the U.S. (I’m a foreigner — Australian; studying here for the past two years.)

— Philip J. Smith

More than any writer I’ve ever read, Robert J. Ringer emphasizes that we should keep life in perspective — because we’re all going to die — and that we should strike a balance between money, health, and happiness, and be aware of all the potential obstacles to these goals along the way. And, boy, is he funny!

— Chari Krishnan

All of the humor that Ringer readers have greatly appreciated is still present with To Be or Not to Be Intimidated? … Reading each page makes the reader feel as though he is standing beside the author and seeing his eye-opening experiences firsthand… Few authors have that skill in their writing style.

— Kenneth J. Wolf

Your book was one of the most exciting things I have ever read. It is the only book I have ever read non-stop… Thanks for taking the time and having the courage to write this valuable book.

— Gene M. Flusche

This is the most direct, plain-speaking and useful book of its kind… Most importantly, [Ringer] presents practical, concise truisms that teach you the judo you need to prevent being taken advantage of. This book should be required reading in schools, because it isn’t about drifting through how you wish the world was. It’s about paying attention and dealing with the way the world is.

— A Reader

To Be or Not to Be Intimidated? is a good update of a great book, and the title is much more appropriate than the original Winning through Intimidation… It is not a book about running roughshod over the other guy by being an intimidator… This book should be part of ‘Business 101’ in every business school in the country.

— B. Meiklejohn

Your two best sellers were virtually the only textbooks used for a unit on philosophers in my secondary Nonfiction English classroom. My students were very responsive to your suggestions.

— Carol J. Amos

I read your book — I LOVED IT!!! — I thoroughly enjoyed your sense of humor. It’s great! You have a delightful way of writing a book that is educational… I recommend it to everyone I speak to.

— Patricia J. Regnier

This… is a book about how to deal with life: rationally, reasonably, and dynamically. It’s a book about dealing with life’s challenges and problems, and, most importantly, about how to find yourself in the business world… I still find myself referring to one of Ringer’s theories, and applying them in the everyday business world. They are as true today as they ever were.

— Daryl R. Gibson

Ringer’s writings have had a profound effect on my perspective of life. It gave me a base of knowledge that has served me well in both business and on a personal level. His refreshing and very real observations are spot on… I use this book as a reference guide from time to time when I find myself needing a reality check on the laws of prosperity. This is a great read.

— Bruce M. Burton

In all the self-help books I’ve read, I believe this is by far the best. It’s a practical guide to how to get through this thing called life and profit from it.

— T. Miller

It amazes me, but I learn something new every time I reread your works.

— Rodger A. Rusch

That someone had the courage to write a book like this is refreshing and promising of a return to sanity and sound judgment.

— Thomas A. Finn

Robert Ringer’s latest tome is highly-distilled wisdom from a battle-scarred veteran of the intimidation wars. It’s a terse, witty, and essential self-defense manual for every negotiation, from mega-buck mergers to collecting a commission! Going into any business negotiation without reading To Be or Not to Be Intimidated? is as senseless as going to a gunfight armed with a water pistol.

— John Pugsley

I have, in the past, written letters of appreciation to two authors. One was to Ayn Rand for all her works, the other was to Harry Browne for his How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World. In my letters I thanked the authors for writing them. You, sir, are number three.

— Mike Olson

You will never believe how my brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren have been devouring this book. As my brother… says: ‘This book has been long overdue!’

— Mrs. Roscoe Fawcett

Your philosophy is brilliant. It helped change my life!

— Renee Christensen

I’m almost through with the third reading, and enjoying it more than the first or second… I am an elementary school principle trying to break into the ranks of the superintendents… Your book has given me many new and interesting ideas to try in my search… Again, hardy congratulations on an interesting, mind expanding, and fascinating book.

— LeRoy J. Machulda

I have never read anything quite like your book. Your knowledge and experience [are] the most remarkable down to earth lessons in business dealings in any success book I have ever read. I congratulate you on such a fine masterpiece

— Alfred M. Coleman

Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic. — What a work of art.

— Jerry Beckett

It is one of the most thought provoking and ‘no holds barred’ books I have read.

— Charles McDonald

I found something in your book that is strangely wonderful to me!

— Sophia Lovisek

— David Williams

One of the best books ever written, and I have read lots. Usually in the self-help section, but this book goes way beyond most writers in its explanation of perception and your placement in society. … Clear, concise, and a great insight into the human psyche.

— Mark “mark30504”

— Aaron “Malaysian Entrepreneur”

Its contents are so true, so real, and so unorthodox that I am amazed it found its way into print.

— B. Kay Fraser

It is the greatest book I have ever read.

— Reg Round

I am a real estate agent, and after … reading this book my first reaction was to keep it a secret. I felt it was so powerful I did not want it in the hands of my competition or co-workers. I read the whole book 16 hours after buying it.

— blakejosh@msn.com

[Ringer] uses his unmatched ability of observation, reason and wit in this book to awaken and sharpen those skills within the reader.

— Wynand Meyering

Your book … has become my bible!!! … I’ve told so many friends and associates about your book, I’ve lost count.

— Shirley Kromer

Spectacular! You have taken the art of deal-making to a new level … I commend you for having the courage to write about the way things really are in the business world rather than they way most people would like to believe they are. To Be or Not to Be Intimidated? is a work of art that will transcend the ages.

— Ralph Bellinger

This was a required reading for me in college and I have never let it out of my sight. I read this book at least once a year because every year I take something new from it. As Ringer says in his introduction, this book is about the REAL!

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I have just this moment finished your book … It is brilliant and absolutely right … Thank you a hundred times for writing it.

— John Polack

I have just finished reading To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?, and it is absolutely fantastic. Finally, someone has dared to tell the truth! It really cuts to the chase when it comes to deal-making. This book should be required reading in every business school in the country.

— Fred Hayman

Robert Ringer has dared to tell the truth! … This book should be required reading in every university in our nation.

— Marilyn Rogers Teague