Overview
According to the author, the book is inspired by a set of the Toltec people's spiritual beliefs. The intent of the book is to help readers explore "freedom," "happiness," and "love." The central point is that a person's life is determined by agreements they have made with themselves, others, God, and society as a whole. Through these agreements one determines how they see themselves, what is possible for them, how they should behave, and their worth as a person. The book is broken up into an exploration of the four agreements: "Be impeccable with your word", "Do not take anything personally", "Do not make assumptions", and "Always do your best". Chapters include the relevant linguistic and historical context for each. Ruiz says that by making a pact with the agreements described in the book, the individual is able to create a happier and more successful life.Reception
The book has sold about 12 million copies in the United States, and has been translated into 52 languages. In 2001, the book was featured in '' O, The Oprah Magazine'', where the author had an interview with comedian and television host Ellen DeGeneres regarding the book. The book was also featured on '' The Oprah Winfrey Show'' in 2001 and on the television show '' Super Soul Sunday'' in 2013. The book spent two years on the '' Publishers Weekly'' bestsellers list and over a decade on that of '' The New York Times''. Tom Brady has said that he took lessons from the book in the aftermath of the 2015 Deflategate scandal.Formats
In addition to the book and audiobook, there is also anNotes
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