The Four Agreements
In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. A New York Times bestseller for over a decade An international bestseller published in 52 languages worldwide "This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter." — Oprah Winfrey "Don Miguel Ruiz's book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success "An inspiring book with many great lessons." — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic "In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world." — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
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Toltec teacher don Miguel Ruiz lays out four agreements he says cover the ground of personal freedom, be impeccable with your word, do not take anything personally, do not make assumptions, and always do your best.
The Four Agreements is Don Miguel Ruiz's 1997 framework drawn from Toltec wisdom. The four agreements are: be impeccable with your word, do not take anything personally, do not make assumptions, and always do your best.
The Four Agreements draws on Mesoamerican Toltec spiritual tradition but is presented for general audiences. Readers from many religious backgrounds find the framework accessible without requiring specific belief.
The Four Agreements was written by Don Miguel Ruiz, published in 1997 by Amber Allen.
The Four Agreements is 152 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, The Four Agreements takes most readers 2 to 3 hours to finish.
The Four Agreements is a standalone novel by Don Miguel Ruiz, not part of a series.
The Four Agreements is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
