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The must-read summary of Donald Trump and Bill Zanker's book: "Think Big and Kick Ass - In Business and in Life".
This complete summary of the ideas from Donald Trump and Bill Zanker's book "Think Big and Kick Ass" shows how there's no use in having small dreams. Instead, you should dream big, aim for the top and then work hard to make your dreams happen. In their book, the authors explain that your dream is what you generally end up doing, so if...
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The must-read summary of Seth Godin's book: "The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?".
This complete summary of the ideas from Seth Godin's book "The Icarus Deception" explains that when you settle for small dreams, you are robbing the world of what you could have created if you'd tried. In his book, the author highlights that to get ahead today and in the future, you've got to stand out and the only thing that will achieve that is if you make...
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The must-read summary of Jack C. Maxwell's book: "Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn: Life's Greatest Lessons Are Gained from Our Losses".
This complete summary of the ideas from John C. Maxwell's book "Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn" explains that you learn more from your losses than from your successes. Hence, the key is to approach your losses the right way. This summary highlights 11 steps to learn from your losses:
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The must-read summary of Michael J. Gelb's book "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day".
This complete summary of the ideas from Michael J. Gelb's book "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci" shows how many of the achievements of genuises such as Da Vinci were the result of practical, everyday measures and the right mindset. It looks to Da Vinci for clues and suggestions on how to creatively and productively manage change,...
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The must-read summary of Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan's book: "The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life".
This complete summary of the ideas from Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan's book "The Three Laws of Performance" shows that in any organisation, there is a "default future" which you feel sure will happen. If you can change and somehow enhance that default future, different and hopefully better things...
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The must-read summary of John Assaraf and Murray Smith's book: "The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life".
This complete summary of the ideas from John Assaraf and Murray Smith's book "The Answer" solves the question that almost everyone asks at some point in their life: "How can I access the unlimited abundance of the universe and become a "success" - whichever way I personally define that term?" In...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Tamara Lowe's book "Get Motivated" asks some fundamental questions: What motivates high achievers? What motivates you personally to excel? To answer these questions, an eight-year study looked at the success patterns of more than 10,000 high achievers and found motivation is not "one-size-fits-all". Rather, motivation is more like DNA— it is unique to each individual and needs to be tailored to the needs and...
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The must-read summary of Robert Cooper's book: "The Other 90%: How to Unlock Your Vast Untapped Potential for Leadership and Life".
This complete summary of the ideas from Robert Cooper's book "The Other 90%" is based on the fact that human beings only use a fraction of the potential power of their personal intelligence and spirit - 10% or less. That means there is at least another 90% of unused capacity that, if tapped into, could be harnessed to...
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The must-read summary of Mark Fisher's book: "The Instant Millionaire: A Millionaire Reveals How to Achieve Spectacular Financial Success".
This complete summary of the ideas from Mark Fisher's book "The Instant Millionaire" explains how achieving wealth is actually quite straightforward. In his book, the author demonstrates how you can get what you want out of life by setting specific goals with deadlines and channeling all of your energy and actions...
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The must-read summary of Robert J. Ringer's book: "Looking Out for No. 1: From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be".
This complete summary of the ideas from Robert J. Ringer's book "Looking Out for No. 1" shows how looking out for number one is the conscious, rational effort to spend as much time as possible doing those things which bring the greatest amount of pleasure and less time doing whatever causes pain. In his book, the author explains...
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The must-read summary of Jack Welch and Suzy Welch's book: "Winning".
This complete summary of the ideas from "Winning" discusses the question that is on everybody's mind in the world of business: What does it take to win? Providing you with a summary of Welch's business philosophy as well as with advice on how to look at your company and competition, this useful summary puts you in a position to win, and to make the most of each victory.
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The must-read summary of Matt Weinstein and Luke Barber's book: "Work Like Your Dog: Fifty Ways to Work Less, Play More and Earn More".
This complete summary of Matt Weinstein and Luke Barber's book "Work Like Your Dog" shows that in order to be more productive at work, you need to add in as much fun as possible. In their book, the authors explain that being unable to tell the difference between what's fun to do and what's work is just the right...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Brian Tracy's book "Create Your Own Future" shows that success in life and business is not the result of a random process or the subject of chance. Instead, success is highly predictable. This summary highlights that the journey to long-term success can readily be broken down into twelve critical factors or principles. Follow the same path and the proven processes others have followed and you must ultimately...
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The must-read summary of Larry Winget's book: "It's Called Work for a Reason: Your Success Is Your Own Damn Fault".
This complete summary of the ideas from Larry Winget's book "It's Called Work for a Reason" shows that opportunities are missed by most people because they appear to involve too much hard work. Many employees look to external factors for why they aren't doing well at work when, in fact, this is almost never the case. In his book, the...
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The must-read summary of Stephen R. Covey's book: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People".
This complete summary of the ideas from Stephen R. Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" shows that it is possible for all of us to become more effective whilst expending less time and energy. Looking at each of the habits in turn, it explains why they are necessary and how to develop them. It also highlights that people succeed more in both...
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The must-read summary of Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter's book: "Mojo: How to Get, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back If You Lose It".
This complete summary of the ideas from Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter's book "Mojo" highlights that the concept of 'mojo' is generated the moment you do something purposeful, powerful and positive. It's the feeling you get when you've delivered a superior performance you're intensely proud of. In their book,...
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The must-read summary of Bernard Roth's book: "The Achievement Habit: Stop Wishing, Start Doing and Take Command of Your Life".
This complete summary of the ideas from Bernard Roth's book "The Achievement Habit" shows that it is in fact possible to make achievement a habit in both your personal and professional life. To do this, you must apply the "design thinking" methodology to your life and career. The author gives the five essential components...
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The must-read summary of Julie Strasser and Laurie Becklund's book: "No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline".
This complete summary of the ideas from "No Excuses!" exposes the necessity of exercising self-discipline in three core areas, namely personal success, professional career and quality of life. In this summary, you will find the keys to success, as well as practical advice enabling you to seize opportunities and change your life for the...
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The must-read summary of Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko's book: "The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealth".
This complete summary of the ideas from Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko's book "The Millionaire Next Door" reveals the secret to joining the ranks of America's wealthy. The authors explain that traditional methods for becoming rich have changed and nowadays, all it takes is fiscal discipline, sacrifice...
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The must-read summary of John Maxwell's book: "Talent Is Never Enough: Discover the Choices that Will Take You Beyond Your Talent".
This complete summary of the ideas from John Maxwell's book "Talent Is Never Enough" answers a common question: "If talent alone is enough, then why do you and I know highly talented people who are not highly successful?" In his book, the author provides thirteen choices that you need to make if you want to really stand...
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