An easy, fun, and motivational read.
342029
A friend recommended this book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It isn't a long, complicated, "this formula to success" book. It's a way to keep things fun and help remind you to keep charging toward your goals and dreams and to go after what you want.
 This will be required reading for our new hires.
162185
This is a really great and simple read. It gets you into the mindset to have a successful day. You will feel energized. I especially like how the author tells you to take baby steps and this is an important reminder so you won't set yourself up for failure.
3484035
A well written easy read, that has some very simple steps that everyone interested in getting ahead (in whatever areas of your life are important to y)should do.

Has alot of the you can do it, you're the best etc etc but all positive stuff!
623829
What's not to love about this book? It's motivational, it's encouraging, it's funny, and it's not filled with insane ideals that you can't even begin to imagine doing. Ken Davis is human. A real one. He talks to you as a Christian brother.

The title, Fully Alive, captures well the heart of Ken's message - make the most out of your life. It's filled with great little stories from his own life, and he shares a lot of great advice about how to get more out of life. And really, getting more out of life means pouring your all into it.

For a glimpse into some content, one tidbit that really stuck out to me as I read through the book is Ken's simple observation that most of us shy away from breathing hard. An overweight women becomes a slave to her scooter because walking wears her out. Yet work is what she needs. Ditch the chair, start puffing. Start shedding pounds. Park at the far end of the lot, hustle. Even as a fairly healthy young man I recognize that even I would naturally back away from puffing.

 There's so many simple things you can do to a better, more worthwhile exciting lifestyle. And lifestyle is what this great book is all about. Let Ken help you, I don't think you'll regret it! Highly recommended, unless your already highly motivated. Even if, you'll probably still be inspired. Most of us definitely won't suffer from reading this great work.

I received this book to review courtesy of Booksneeve.
4411625
A motivational book.  Really shows if you put your mind to something you can do anything.
4213527
Meg's book is a fun and easy read.  I found it very engaging and at times felt like she was talking to me and had to smile.  As a huge extrovert I am particularly interested in learning more about introverted personality types so that I can relate to them better both personally and professionally.  Meg's book provides a good glimpse.  Since I rely almost exclusively on referrals/networking to grow my business there were a lot of great nuggets.  And as a business owner there were other very applicable topics.
2898509
I really enjoy the book.  It is motivational.
2607415
There are a number of books that espouse positivity as a mindset with some lightweight approaches to being positive, but this book is more like a cookbook for Positivity in your life, with a framework of concrete steps that you can implement and reflect on.  The author does this in a highly humorous way through great storytelling, drawing the reader in and then elaborating on how that story supported the desired aspect of positivity.  This is a pretty quick read, and as such can easily be digested either individually, as a family, or within your work team(s)
130395
This book is full of great tips to help you identify your strengths and define your goals. I also like how the author gives her personal story of self development to encourage readers. An enjoyable and inspirational read.
267211
An easy read filled with humor and Godly advice and encouragement.
4279775
Mark's writing style is bright and light hearted with plenty of self deprecating humour thrown in. I found the "editor's notes" at times hilarious and at others distracting, but that's just me. Overall, reading The Art Of Success is like listening to a mischievous friend explaining a serious subject: He makes his point but there is plenty of fun and distraction along the way. Not a bad thing in my opinion and a welcome change from some of the over serious self help tomes out there.

The principles discussed are known by all successful people and as per success principle #3 Mark L. Messick certainly knows his subject. If you enjoy reading inspirational self help books and have no objection to hamsters and cannibalistic serial killer clowns then The Art Of Success should be right up your street.
4460201
This book was a really engaging read that was both inspirational and based in principles. It's not exactly a self-help book, but it helps to read it as a reminder of those principles that underlie much of the success we see around us.

I think that is the distinctive aspect of this book. It's not just inspiration, and it's not a how-to success book. But with an entertaining writing style, the author reveals and describes principles that can change the way you think about things.
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Erin Moran McCormick isn't necessarily sharing ideas that you haven't heard before, but she shares them in such an earnest, honest, and engaging way that you feel truly motivated, inspired, and charged with energy. It's like going from having a simple screwdriver to owning a complete kit of power tools. You feel like what you want to do is possible--you CAN really go for whatever it is that you want in your life. Her practical, how-to advice is pleasantly balanced with her own stories of making brave decisions, overcoming obstacles, and achieving accomplishments. She is full of gratitude and humility, and her energy and warmth are contagious. After reading this book, I mapped out a new financial plan, weight loss/exercise strategy, and clear goals for my career and family life this year and beyond. This book helped give me the momentum to get started, and the author makes you feel like she's your friend right there cheering you on.
943602
It is an easy read, with a simple message that isn't belabored.  Simplicity can be powerful and impactful, and this certainly is both.
3091572
This book was recommended to me in a casual conversation with a friend.  I don't know what she said that piqued my interest but I purchased the book, and seeing that it wasn't too thick(!), I began to read right away.  I liked the way that there are about 12 people who share their insights into succeeding more than anyone would ever imagine.  The writer intersperses the variety of "speakers" so the book positively flows.  It is easy to read, difficult to put down and I find myself quoting something from it several times a day.  THAT, to me, is a book that was worthy of reading.
3788892
Randy's book on using your time and reaching your goals is not only easy to read, but fun!  As a Disney fan, the comparison to Disneyland made reading easy.  Plus, the Disney analogies help the concepts stick in my memory.  I appreciate Randy's ACTION goal template as a way to see dreams come to reality.  This book would be great for young people who need help in moving towards their dreams but are intimidated by long books.  Randy says what is necessary in a concise, easy to understand manner.
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My first career was in broadcasting.  I found CONNECT! to be an easy motivational read.  While geared to the entertainment industry, there are universal applications for people seeking to add edge and purpose to their current endeavors in any field. The exercises recalibrate your thought patterns and can result in those "I could have had a V-8!" moments.  An easy read with great results for people who have hit roadblocks in their creativity and productivity.  As a writer, I found it helped me deal with an annoying case of writers' block to make the project I was working on one I was proud of, not just completing.