I love this book. There are many books on setting goals, identifying your purpose, and establishing good habits, but the authors in this one have included additional valuable information that gives a more complete picture. It is an easy read with short chapters that give you brief punches of great information. There are exercises at the end of the chapters that allow you to put into action the information provided in the book. This is a great addition to your self-help library.

After trying for years to find a process that works, with no success, I found The Power of Focus. This book has turned my business and life around. I am now getting all my projects done on time and with the quality that I never could have imagined before. This is vitally important as I am 69 years old, and because of the economy, I am working again. As an author and motivational speaker, being able to focus clearly is of paramount importance. My profound thanks to Jack, Mark, and Les for sharing their wisdom and this marvelous system of the Power of Focus.

"Time is money." This book is about how to make the best use of your time for your career and financial success. I have recently "discovered" this book while sorting out my bookshelf after finishing reading it several years ago, and I feel it contains wonderful tips.

 

The most useful part for me was how to choose friends, colleagues, and others you communicate with. The authors argue that these people must meet three conditions: You like, trust, and respect them. Even if only one of these conditions is missing, you should not continue your relationship with the person.

 

I wondered what if I associate with a person whom I may basically like but cannot respect. The person may be lazier than I and say, "You're so (too) diligent," while for you, there is still a long way to reach your goal. That would make you feel flattered and rest on the status quo, or even something worse. That means you will lose the opportunity to make the best effort that you would have made otherwise. I really think these kinds of "noises" are invisible pollution drifting into your mind, which you want to avoid.

 

The importance of choosing trustworthy people is more obvious. You will be confused and disappointed by their deceits or whims, and lose your valuable time and energy.

 

My conclusion from this book is that you cannot afford to associate with people who do not meet the three basic criteria because there are so many other great people out there.

If you need to get clear on what you want, need a way to get started, or need to change course, this book is for you! The authors have an "out-of-the-park" winner with this. The 10 strategies are outlined in detail and then followed at the end of every chapter with probing and challenging exercises. This could be the springboard to your handbook for life. The reading list is an especially helpful resource and will guide you to additional materials that will help you with your business and personal success. I am not only using this for myself, but I am also requiring my clients to read as well. Get it, read it, re-read it, use it, grow!

This is one of the very best books I have ever read in the area of human performance. There are so many techniques covered that actually work! There is no "fluff" in this book. One of the things I like most about this book is that there are action steps at the end of each section. I applied many of the techniques, and they really helped me out in a big way. I am much more organized and focused in my work and with my family.

This book is my new business bible! It's absolutely the best book I have ever read on how to stay on track, find balance, and create not only a business that is in alignment with your desires and goals, but a better lifestyle!

 

It's an easy read, and it actually tells you how to make these changes in a way that makes sense and really works! After the first read, I've already made two major changes in my life that are giving me more balance: regular exercise and making more time for family and friends. And I know that there will be much more to come!

I like this book because the methods they show you are pragmatic and effective. It presents some very useful methods that most of us can readily use. Furthermore, these methods are summarized at the end of each chapter. So even if you forget what you have read, you can easily refresh your mind by reviewing those one-page chapter summaries. Like most self-development books, it is somewhat long-winded. That's not necessarily bad since repetition can help one retain more and longer. And for most of us, these books serve as reminders rather than new revelations. There aren't a lot of earth-shattering ideas in this book (and you won't find that in many other similar books, for that matter), but good old ones being told in different ways. Two major themes from this book that I particularly like are 1) you need to develop good habits, and 2) you need to plan, TAKE ACTION, and keep your body and mind in top shape. This will be of no surprise to most of us, but the question is, how many of us are practicing it and doing it to the fullest? If you feel that you are doing lots but don't seem to be getting anywhere, then read this. But most important of all, practice it. The concepts are simple, but building the necessary habits will take time. Nothing good comes easy. Don't expect miracles from a simple read.

If you want to create life-changing habits, this is your book. I have read so many inspirational books, but somehow this supersedes them all. Why? Spurred into running and daily/weekly planning from day one. All three authors are gurus in self-improvement and have shared with us their struggles, failures, and triumphs in a concise, readable, and engaging format. Every chapter ends with Action Steps that should help you actualize the concept discussed. There are charts, graphs, forms, and methods you can come back to after you have finished your first read. At the very core, the authors emphasize that you are in charge of your own life. What you are today is the consequence of the choices you made in the past. There is no room for wishful thinking but action. By all means, think it over, plan, and consult, but unless you step out and do the necessary, you will never see your plans come to fruition. Understanding that creating new habits is difficult, the authors do not leave you alone. You are given strategies and encouragement to boot to take that first step. To trust yourself that you are capable of turning your life around. To begin. To persevere.

 

This book has won a permanent place in my library.