Why People Fail: The 16 Obstacles to Success and How You Can Overcome Them

Praise for Why People Fail
"This is a book on success disguised as a book on failure. A little like real life. Straightforward, clear, and actionable."
—Seth Godin, author, Poke the Box
"Why People Fail is a wonderful gem of a book. Reynolds hasdone all of us an extraordinary service by reading and listeningto everything there is on self–improvement, testing it in his life, discovering what works, and then pulling it all together for us to use. It is a stunning collection of practical tips, proven techniques, and useful advice on how to make your life more meaningful and fulfilling. Buy this book and put it to use today, and tomorrow you′ll be on your way to turning your failures into successes."
—Jim Kouzes, bestselling author, The Leadership Challenge and Credibility, and The Dean′s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
"Reynolds has done it again! In Why People Fail, the successfulentrepreneur and internationally–recognized expert on achievement shows business leaders, educators, coaches, and anyone who′s struggled to succeed, how to incorporate a handful of simple ideas into a powerful plan for triumph."
—Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author, MOJO and What Got You Here Won′t Get You There

Spis treści:
Introduction ix
1 Unclear Purpose 1
2 Destructive Thinking 13
3 Low Productivity 27
4 Fixed Mindset 41
5 Weak Energy 55
6 Not Asking the Right Questions 67
7 Poor Presentation Skills 81
8 Mistaking IQ for EQ 95
9 Poor Self–Image 107
10 Not Enough Th inking 121
11 No Daily Rituals 135
12 Stress 151
13 Few Relationships 165
14 Lack of Persistence 175
15 Money Obsession 189
16 Not Focusing on Strengths 203
Conclusion 215
Recommended Reading 229
Acknowledgments 233
The Author 235

Nota bi ograficzna:
Siimon Reynolds is a mentor to business leaders worldwide. He has won numerous business awards and co–founded the 15th largest marketing services company in the world, with operations in 14 countries. Today Reynolds travels the world speaking on personal and business achievement, and coaches a select group of executives and business owners. His books have been published in ten countries. Visit www.siimonreynolds.com

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Praise for Why People Fail
"This is a book on success disguised as a book on failure. A little like real life. Straightforward, clear, and actionable."
—Seth Godin, author, Poke the Box
"Why People Fail is a wonderful gem of a book. Reynolds hasdone all of us an extraordinary service by reading and listeningto everything there is on self–improvement, testing it in his life, discovering what works, and then pulling it all together for us to use. It is a stunning collection of practical tips, proven techniques, and useful advice on how to make your life more meaningful and fulfilling. Buy this book and put it to use today, and tomorrow you′ll be on your way to turning your failures into successes."
—Jim Kouzes, bestselling author, The Leadership Challenge and Credibility, and The Dean′s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
"Reynolds has done it again! In Why People Fail, the successfulentrepreneur and internationally–recognized expert on achievement shows business leaders, educators, coaches, and anyone who′s struggled to succeed, how to incorporate a handful of simple ideas into a powerful plan for triumph."
—Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author, MOJO and What Got You Here Won′t Get You There