The Success Principles : How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

If there's anyone qualified to write a self-help book on success, it's Jack Canfield, who's worked his way from scraping by as a teacher to holding a Guinness world record for having seven books simultaneously on The New York Times® Best Sellers list.As a coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, he's sold more than 80 million books, and now lives ''in a beautiful California estate'' with his days of dining on spaghetti and tomato paste long behind him. ''All you have to do is decide what it is you want, believe you deserve it, and practice the principles in this book,'' he says, and success is yours.His advice is straightforward (examples: ''reject rejection'' and ''surround yourself with successful people''), but rather derivative, with quotes from the likes of JFK, Colin Powell, Aldous Huxley, and fellow motivation author Napoleon Hill.Canfield's definition of success is primarily monetary, and he includes plenty of anecdotes depicting average folks who saved themselves from the brink of bankruptcy after following his principles. He could tone down the braggadocio; readers don't need to know that he's stayed in resorts in Hawaii, Italy, Australia, and Morocco. Despite those gripes, his cheerleader-caliber enthusiasm should benefit anyone looking to improve their lot in life. — Erica Jorgensen A self-improvement guide for business professionals, teachers, students, parents, or anyone interested in promoting themselves within today's success-oriented culture shares sixty-four practical or inspiring principles on how to reach desired goals. Get ready to transform yourself for success. Jack Canfield, co-creator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, turns to the principles he has studied, taught, and lived for more than 30 years in this practical and inspiring guide that will help any aspiring person get from where they are to where they want to be. The Success Principles will teach you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Not merely a collection of good ideas, this book spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history. And the fundamentals are the same for all people and all professions -- even if you're currently unemployed. It doesn't matter if your goals are to be the top salesperson in your company, become a leading architect, score straight A's in school, lose weight, buy your dream home, or make millions of dollars-the principles and strategies are the same. From learning these basics, you can then tackle the important inner work needed to transform yourself. After this inner work, you can turn to building a "success team" and the important ways of transforming your relationships for lasting success. Finally, because success always includes a financial dimension, you can learn to develop a positive money consciousness along with the habits that will ensure that you have enough to live the lifestyle you want, while keeping the importance of tithing and service central to your financial practice. Taken together and practiced every day, these principles will transform your life beyond your wildest dreams! Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEO's, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, The Success Principles will give you the courage and the heart to start living the principles of success today. Go for it! The Principles Always Work If You Work the Principles Get ready to transform yourself for success. Jack Canfield, cocreator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, turns to the principles he's studied, taught, and lived for more than 30 years in this practical and inspiring guide that will help any aspiring person get from where they are to where they want to be. The Success PrinciplesTM will teach you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Not merely a collection of good ideas, this book spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history. And the fundamentals are the same for all people and all professions -- even if you're currently unemployed. It doesn't matter if your goals are to be the top salesperson in your company, become a leading architect, score straight A's in school, lose weight, buy your dream home, or make millions of dollars–the principles and strategies are the same. From learning these basics, you can then tackle the important inner work needed to transform yourself. After this inner work, you can turn to building a "success team" and the important ways of transforming your relationships for lasting success. Finally, because success always includes a financial dimension, you can learn to develop a positive money consciousness along with the habits that will ensure that you have enough to live the lifestyle you want, while keeping the importance of tithing and service central to your financial practice. Taken together and practiced every day, these principles will transform your life beyond your wildest dreams! Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEO's, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, The Success PrinciplesTM will give you the courage and the heart to start living the principles of success today. Go for it! Title Page......Page 3 Contents......Page 10 Introduction......Page 16 I. The Fundamentals of Success......Page 24 1. Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life......Page 26 2. Be Clear Why You’re Here......Page 42 3. Decide What You Want......Page 48 The Success Principles Free Success Strategies CourseTM......Page 59 Bring the Power of Change to Your Organization: The Success PrinciplesTM Workshop......Page 61 Suggested Reading and Additional Resources for Success......Page 63 About the Authors......Page 75 Permissions......Page 79 Searchable Terms......Page 83 Acknowledgments......Page 96 Praise......Page 102 Credits......Page 108 Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 109 About the Publisher......Page 110 Title Page 3 Contents 10 Introduction 16 I. The Fundamentals of Success 24 1. Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life 26 2. Be Clear Why You’re Here 42 3. Decide What You Want 48 The Success Principles Free Success ToolsTM 59 The Success Principles Annual Success ChallengeTM 59 The Success Principles Free Success Strategies CourseTM 59 Bring the Power of Change to Your Organization: The Success PrinciplesTM Workshop 61 Suggested Reading and Additional Resources for Success 63 About the Authors 75 Permissions 79 Searchable Terms 83 Acknowledgments 96 Praise 102 Credits 108 Cover 1 Copyright 109 About the Publisher 110 One of the most pervasive myths in the American culture today is that we are entitled to a great life - that somehow, somewhere, someone (certainly not us) is responsible for filling our lives with continual happiness, exciting career options, nurturing family time, and blissful personal relationships simply because we exist. From the Publisher: The author of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup series-with over 80 million books sold and 11 #1 Bestsellers-turns to the secrets of success as the cornerstone of his next franchise Title from eBook information screen (viewed February 8, 2005).