The Success Principles by Jack Canfield is all about
coaching you to higher levels of performance. His collection of works from
great business minds helps put into perspective the multiple skills needed to
be successful in today’s modern business world. The book helps readers to
realize their ambitions by developing skills and confidence they need every day
to succeed.
If we did all the things we are
capable of doing,
we would literally astound
ourselves-Thomas Edison
The book is a mix between business and self-help. It is
designed to be motivational by nature and lead readers to the belief that they
can change the way they approach their lives and how to accomplish their goals.
For those looking for a path to accomplish their goals they may browse through
the many principles and quotes offered by Americans most successful
individuals. It provides a grouping of inspirational quotes, beliefs, and
advices from those who have already succeeded.
The book encourages readers to take responsibility for their
lives, decide what is important to them, create appropriate actions, review
feedback, and continue to plug forward. The main collections of information are
gathered under the following areas:
-The fundamentals of Success
-Transform Yourself for Success
-Business Your Success Team
-Create Successful Relationships
-Success and Money
-Success Starts Now
The book is fairly easy to follow and is written at a high
school graduate level. The work includes a collection of various sayings and
writings. A little more continuity would be valued but overall it provides an overview
of what it takes to be successful. The
author has experience in motivational speaking and coaching and puts this
knowledge to strong use in his book.
Canfield, J. (2005). The
success principles: how to get from where you are to where you want to be.
NY: HarperCollins. ISBN: 978-0-06-059489-3
Price: $15
Pages: 450
Academic Book Ranking: 3.9(-1 over 5 years)=2.9/5
General Business Book Ranking: 4.5/5
