Review: A uniuque system to apply the life-success info you already know~*
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2012
"In life, 90% of your success will come from your daily habits." ~Dennis CrosbyHe is so right on. In reading, or at first glance, you may think all of this is too rudimentary. You probably do know all of this. You've read about or heard people lecture on these or similar concepts. You've done goal setting. But wait; do you apply what you know? Are you accomplishing your goals and dreams (making quantifiable progress, however long it takes)? Have you reached the pinnacle of success (whatever that vista is, that you fantasize about or dream of for yourself)? I absolutely love the honesty of this author. Yes, he could use a better editor (there are a few typos/grammatical errors), yet this book informs the reader, pretty quickly, that the tools and techniques here aren't revolutionary. Obviously time management and life schedule/organization and success tools have been around for ages.What the author does offer, in addition to some nifty anecdotes, and a review of great information, and some very, very inspiring quotes, is a SYSTEM. This system is entirely UNIQUE to the author. His proprietary "ABCDE" method which is part of his "Becoming the 1%" system is completely unique to this book and author. If you've systemized any part of your life, that fact alone will rev up your engines. It is in implementing systems that we can more easily simplify, streamline and radically accelerate our life goals. Why use a beat-up decades old car for a task suited to a sexy, streamlined new sports car? The book starts with introspection. "Know thyself," as the Delphi oracle instructs--via saying inscribed in stone there. Knowing where you are so you can map from there to where you to be is ESSENTIAL for change. This book helps you do exactly that.Self-awareness is the #1 self-development tool. This book includes exercises to develop self-awareness and then put that knowledge to work. The document is also filled with extremely inspiring and motivating coaches by the world's greatest thinkers, leaders, spiritual and other teachers, coaches, and accomplished people. There is some lingo here, such as "Area of Impact (AOI)" but happily the author uses that judiciously and as necessary. Most of the book is delivered in practical, step-by-step and energizing easy-to understand and apply language. The author writes briefly, yet incisively, about lost opportunity, killing time, procrastination, poor planning. The book includes motivating and educational anecdotes to illustrate essential life skills and concepts which you can immediately apply in your own life. He covers an oldie but goodie concept: The Pareto Principle (which, when applied to work, reveals that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts).Do yourself a favor (only if you're committed to changing your life), buy 'Becoming The 1%: How To Master Productivity And Rise To The Top In 7 Days,' read it and do all of the exercises and create your 12-month ACTION plan for your life. Then refer to the book often and become the "productivity all-star" promised. Use this book like your bible for a better life... the life you dream of... the life you will earn if you are willing to do what is required to achieve it. Can you tell I'm a big fan of self-development work? Can you tell I'm already achieving my own dreams and hitting my goals and milestones? What was especially relevant for me personally in the book was the content on defining and slaying our "dragon." Although I've never heard of or read this author before today, they are joining the long line of esteemed individuals, authors and teachers, who support my success. I wish the same for you. To your heart and Soul's desires!