Book Description
Beginning from the premise that "Nobody is better than you and nobody is smarter than you", success guru Brian Tracy outlines the path to achieving personal wealth and satisfaction. It is all a matter of cause and effect: when you apply the success secrets of self-made millionaires in your life, you will experience results and rewards. The 21 chapters present motivational ideas or principles that are followed by provocative questions and action exercises designed to stimulate reflection and tangible progress toward the goal.
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Lot of useful information that can be applied to most any individual.......2007-03-09
Heard SUCCESS SECRETS OF SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRES,
written and read by Brian Tracy.
He's a renowned author, lecturer and trainer who cranks out
a lot of programs . . . this CD program wasn't brilliantly original,
but that said, I did find a lot of information in it that could
be applied to most any individual.
And though Tracy does little more than speak in front of
a camera, I liked his passion for the topic and how he came
across . . . it was almost as if he was speaking directly to me.
There were many worthwhile tidbits of information I gained
from listening . . . among them:
* Treat your company like you own it.
* Spend at least as much time on yourself as you do on your job.
* If you ask successful people for help, they'll help you. If you ask
unsuccessful people, they'll try to hold you back.
* Take something that's been done and doe it better; e.g.,
the way McDonald's did.
* More people have become wealthily by running dry cleaning
establishments than any other field.
* Focus on continuous personal development.
* One hour of study per day for five years will make you one of
the greatest experts in the world.
* Your rewards in life will be equal to the value of your service.
* Develop the ability to do what's most important and then do it
quickly. Only 2% of the nation has any sense of urgency.
KD.......2007-03-08
I am a Brian Tracy fan, however I was less than impressed with this book. I did not find any of the information to be differant from what he has put in previous books and CD's. It is more like he dummied down the information from other books into 21 small 2-3 page lessons/chapters
Secret or No Secret...What's next?.......2006-04-30
Ok, there's 21 secrets revealed in this tiny book. What are you going to do with them?
I know in my case, I can use 2-4 secrets to improve on my current situation in life and say business. It's not going to make me a millionaire...at least not yet.
I have to give Mr. Tracy credit for what he is trying to achieve or lets say, share to his readers. The book is a "good read", I like it.
Let's say you were given an opportunity to play a game of golf with Tiger Woods for just 60 minutes. What's going to happen, what are you going to do?
For the short span of time you're with the champion you'll definitely pick-up great tips on the game of golf...or the experience. Is it going to be a positive or a negative one? Who knows but you.
You can disagree with me here but information, knowledge, experience, etc. are nothing until you start applying them to your advantage. And, the secrets in this book is no diferrent.
Brian Tracy Success formula.......2006-04-07
This book gets to the point in its friendly layout. Brian gives a step by step approach in this masterpiece. I enjoy the activities. The formula is applicable right away. A resource for business leader on the go.
Brief but excellent program by the great Brian Tracy........2005-10-04
I know some people seem to equate the value of a book by it's size. That may explain some of the 1 star reviews here. This book is not big...but it is loaded with powerful information.
In this program, Tracy reveals the top 21 secrets of success. Tracy tells us that success is as predictable as the sun rising in the east and settling in the west. He indicates that there is no correlation between success and grades in school, education or even intelligence.
Tracy tells us some unfortunate statistics as well. He indicates that by age 65, out of 100 people, 1 will be wealthy, 4 will be financially independent, 15 will have some savings set aside and the other 80 will be flat broke, busted and dependent on others for survivals. This gives us a 19 to 1 chance against succeeding. Tracy shows how to reverse the ratio to our benefit.
Tracy goes on to say that success is like any other area of endeavor. It is predictable and it must be studied. Then he goes to on to reveal the 21 qualities of success which may or may not come as a surprise.
According to Tracy, if you practice and develop these 21 characteristics, nothing can stop you. And if you don't, failure is the result. Tracy asks you to grade yourself on these 21 areas honestly and then work on improving in your weak areas.
What are the top 21 characteristics?
1) Dream Big Dreams
2) Do What You Love To Do
3) Focus on Your Unique Strengths
4) See Yourself As Self Employed
5) Never Consider The Possibility of Failure
6) Develop A Clear Sense Of Direction
7) Work Hard
8) Form Master Mind Networks
9) Be Teachable
10)Be Prepared To Climb From Peak To Peak
11)Develop Resilence and Bounce Back
12)Unlock Your Inborn Creativity
13)Focus on Continous Personal Development
14)Be An Unshakable Optimist
15)Dedicate Yourself To Serving Others
16)Develop a Reputation For Speed and Dependability
17)Be Impeccably Honest With Yourself and Others
18)Concentrate Single Handily On One Thing At A Time
19)Be Decisive
20)Back Your Plans With Persistence and Determination
21)Discipline Yourself
Of course Tracy goes into much more detail on each point. He then provides exercises to show you how to develop these qualities. The only thing that I will add is that Tracy says that #21 is the most important and the #1 cause for failure as well. Without #21, the rest is useless.
This book is like a workbook, will make you think and probably reveal some things about yourself that you may not like or even agree with. But here is what I asked myself when I scored low in certain areas; "am I were I want to be financially?" The answer was no. I started to work on those weak areas, became teachable and it made all the difference in the world for me. Most importantly, I developed the quality of discipline. To do what I needed to do rather than what I wanted to do.
Keep in mind that these ideas took Brian from an income of $12,000 to over $150,000 in a very short time and then on to several million dollars. These are the strategies used by the super successful.
Small book. But don't just read it, study it. Learn these top 21 habits and let them become part of your personality. Start with the dreams, dream big dreams and always end with the discipline to pay the price and then success will be yours.
Average customer rating:
- A good book about an interesting family.
- Commercial Fishing On The Mississippi is a Lifestyle
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Yankin' and Liftin' Their Whole Lives: A Mississippi River Commercial Fisherman (Shawnee Books)
Richard Younker
Manufacturer: Southern Illinois University
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Using narrative, monologues, and seventy black-and-white photographs, photojournalist Richard Younker examines the life and culture of what is perhaps the last generation of people to make their living as commercial fishermen on the Mississippi River, Junnie Putman and his family and friends.
Younker delves into and illustrates every aspect of Putman's life: how he works, what he does to relax, how he interacts with family and friends. He shows how Putman fished, divulging some of the secrets of the professional fisherman. Examining this fisherman's life—as well as the lives of his relatives and friends—Younker demonstrates Putman's skill as colorful storyteller with a rich vocabulary. Putman proved forthright when expressing his views about life, river lore, and the changing ecology.
These fishermen (who supplement their incomes by hunting and trapping) have various and vigorous encounters with the law, some confrontational, some clever. They also live dangerous lives, working hard, playing hard. And they are quick to fight. Younker photographs and writes about this side of their lives, too.
In each chapter, Younker narrates an aspect of the life and work of Junnie Putman and his family and friends followed byYounker's own black-and-white photographs that help tell the story. Introducing each photograph is a monologue in which Putman or one of his relatives either recounts the history of the family that settled in Bellevue, Iowa, in 1862 or explains the methods and dangers of a specific job.
Although he spent parts of nine years documenting Junnie Putman and his family, Younker condenses his observations into a single year. He shows, for example, how fishing techniques change with the seasons. Putman uses hoop nets in the spring, trotlines in the summer, trammel nets in the fall, seines in the open water in late fall, and seines under the water in winter.
In Yankin' and Liftin' Their Whole Lives, Younker presents the richness of a vanishing way of life and the intricacies of its labors. He gives Junnie Putman and his friends the opportunity to speak for themselves. And he shows a culture in decline, demonstrating that descent through Putman's failing health, his death, and the townspeople's reminiscences of his life following the funeral.
Customer Reviews:
A good book about an interesting family........2004-04-01
Younker did a wonderful job with this book. It's so interesting reading it, and knowing that I am a part of that family. (My husband is Jon Putman, son of Richard Putman, Bellevue. I think it's a good and interesting read for anyone whether interested in commercial fishing or not.
Commercial Fishing On The Mississippi is a Lifestyle.......2000-12-01
A native of Bellevue Iowa I realized how great this book was at captivating the real truth about what commercial fishing is about. I think this is a great book for anyone who is wanting to know more about the lives of people who Commercial fish. It isn't just a hobby, It affects the whole family. The book doesn't just talk about commercial fishing though. There is something in this book for everyone wanting to know more about growing up in a small town in Iowa. It talks about the commercial fishermans family and how they grew up. I recommend this book to anyone interested in small towns and fishing. I give this book Five stars!
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1997 Iowa Manufacturers Register (Serial)
Manufacturer: Manufacturers News
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ASIN: 9996359948 |
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We here in Madison County can testify what good cooks there are in East Peru. East Peru, incidently is the home of the Delicious Apple. The apple was developed by Jesse Hiatt right here in East Peru.
This book was published in 1999 in honor of the Peru's Centennial. 432 pages, it contains some wonderful old traditional recipes as well as some new quick and easy ones. Also included on the dividers are many wonderful old photographs from East Peru's history.
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Iowa Health Care Perspective 1997
Manufacturer: Morgan Quitno Corp
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- Great Read
- A great read.
- A great read.
- Leakey's Luck is a winner
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Leakey's Luck
Rea Leakey , and
George Forty
Manufacturer: Alan Sutton Publishing,
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Major General Rea Leakey is one of the British Royal Tank Regiment's greatest heroes of WW II. He led a charmed life throughout the Desert campaign and later in the battle for Normandy. This is his autobiography, which covers the period of his Army service, from joining his first regiment to the end of WW II.
Customer Reviews:
Great Read.......2000-10-09
¡§Leakey¡¦s Luck¡¨ is a riveting account of a tank officer involved mainly in the North African desert war. I am not sure why an editor was needed because Leakey¡¦s memoirs are very interesting standing alone. It is though the first and best first person account that I have read relative to this theater . Leakey did meet Rommell face to face but was fortunately able to escape in his American built Jeep.
The author was clearly a hero by any sense of the word. He virtually went AWOL on at least two occasions to join a fighting group at the front.
Regards,
John Phillips
A great read........2000-10-09
¡§Leakey¡¦s Luck¡¨ is a riveting account of a tank officer involved mainly in the North African desert war. I am not sure why an editor was needed because Leakey¡¦s memoirs are very interesting standing alone. It is though the first and best first person account that I have read relative to this theater . Leakey did meet Rommell face to face but was fortunately able to escape in his American built Jeep.
The author was clearly a hero by any sense of the word. He virtually went AWOL on at least two occasions to join a fighting group at the front.
Regards,
John Phillips
A great read........2000-10-09
¡§Leakey¡¦s Luck¡¨ is a riveting account of a tank officer involved mainly in the North African desert war. I am not sure why an editor was needed because Leakey¡¦s memoirs are very interesting standing alone. It is though the first and best first person account that I have read relative to this theater . Leakey did meet Rommell face to face but was fortunately able to escape in his American built Jeep.
The author was clearly a hero by any sense of the word. He virtually went AWOL on at least two occasions to join a fighting group at the front.
Regards,
John Phillips
Leakey's Luck is a winner.......2000-10-09
¡§Leakey¡¦s Luck¡¨ is a riveting account of a tank officer involved mainly in the North African desert war. I am not sure why an editor was needed because Leakey's memoirs are very interesting standing alone. It is though the first and best first person account that I have read relative to this theater . Leakey did meet Rommell face to face but was fortunately able to escape in his American built Jeep.
The author was clearly a hero by any sense of the word. He virtually went AWOL on at least two occasions to join a fighting group at the front.
Regards,
John Phillips
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Hidden Scholars: Women Anthropologists and the Native American Southwest
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Board Leadership, No. 69, 2003 (J-B BL Single Issue Board Leadership Journal)
Board Leadership (BL)
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The Pocket Self Promotion, Marketing, & Advertising Guide
Ernie Blood
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The Self Promotion Guide will teach you how to develop a personal plan, do marketing research, and many other things to promote yourself.
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Robert Schumann: His Life and Work
Ronald Taylor
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Meir Kahane: Ideologue, Hero, and Thinker (Jewish Studies, Vol 1)
S. Daniel Breslauer
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