Synopses & Reviews
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Why People Fail, internationally-renowned expert on success and achievement Siimon Reynolds explores the main causes of failure and presents proven strategies for defeating the sixteen most common behaviors that lead to underachievement including destructive thinking, low productivity, not asking the right questions, holding on to a fixed mindset, not following daily rituals, and more. Surprising, entertaining, and inspiring,
Why People Fail will you help you drop the behaviors that hold you back and reach your full potential in your professional and personal life.
"This is a book on success disguised as a book on failure. A little like real life. Straightforward, clear, and actionable."
—Seth Godin, author, Poke the Box
"A stunning collection of practical tips, proven techniques, and useful advice on how to make your life more meaningful and fulfilling."
—Jim Kouzes, bestselling author, The Leadership Challenge and Credibility, and The Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
"Reynolds has done it again! In Why People Fail, the successful entrepreneur and internationally-recognized expert on achievement shows anyone who's struggled to succeed, how to incorporate a handful of simple ideas into a powerful plan for triumph."
—Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author, MOJO and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
Synopsis
Silver Medal Winner, Success and Motivation, 2012 Axiom Business Book AwardsAn essential guide for mastering failure in order to achieve your goals
Success is often just a moment—a goal fulfilled, soon to be replaced with new goals. But failure is the ambitious person's constant companion, often dogging us for months, years or even decades before we finally reach our aim. In the groundbreaking book Why People Fail, Siimon Reynolds, one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, explores the main causes of failure, in any field, and reveals solutions for overcoming them and creating a successful personal and professional life.
Why People Fail offers strategies and ideas for defeating the sixteen most common failure habits such as destructive thinking, low productivity, stress, fixed mindset, lack of daily rituals, and more.
- Outlines the common habits that lead to failure and shows how to overcome them
- Features dozens of tips and exercises to help increase business and personal success
- Written by Siimon Reynolds, an internationally recognized expert on high performance and business excellence
Many people have changed their lives by mastering just one of the timeless principles in this book. Master five or ten and your life will rocket to a totally new level.
Synopsis
Silver Medal Winner, Success and Motivation, 2012 Axiom Business Book AwardsAn essential guide for mastering failure in order to achieve your goals
Success is often just a moment—a goal fulfilled, soon to be replaced with new goals. But failure is the ambitious person's constant companion, often dogging us for months, years or even decades before we finally reach our aim. In the groundbreaking book Why People Fail, Siimon Reynolds, one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, explores the main causes of failure, in any field, and reveals solutions for overcoming them and creating a successful personal and professional life.
Why People Fail offers strategies and ideas for defeating the sixteen most common failure habits such as destructive thinking, low productivity, stress, fixed mindset, lack of daily rituals, and more.
- Outlines the common habits that lead to failure and shows how to overcome them
- Features dozens of tips and exercises to help increase business and personal success
- Written by Siimon Reynolds, an internationally recognized expert on high performance and business excellence
Many people have changed their lives by mastering just one of the timeless principles in this book. Master five or ten and your life will rocket to a totally new level.
About the Author
Siimon Reynolds is a mentor to business leaders worldwide. He has won numerous business awards and co-founded the 15th largest marketing services company in the world, with operations in 14 countries. Today Reynolds travels the world speaking on personal and business achievement, and coaches a select group of executives and business owners. His books have been published in ten countries. Visit www.siimonreynolds.com
Table of Contents
Introduction ix
1 Unclear Purpose 1
2 Destructive Thinking 13
3 Low Productivity 27
4 Fixed Mindset 41
5 Weak Energy 55
6 Not Asking the Right Questions 67
7 Poor Presentation Skills 81
8 Mistaking IQ for EQ 95
9 Poor Self-Image 107
10 Not Enough Thinking 121
11 No Daily Rituals 135
12 Stress 151
13 Few Relationships 165
14 Lack of Persistence 175
15 Money Obsession 189
16 Not Focusing on Strengths 203
Conclusion 215
Recommended Reading 229
Acknowledgments 233
The Author 235