The Secret Code of Success: 7 Hidden Steps to More Wealth and Happiness by Noah St. John

Hardcover: 256 pages

• Publisher: Collins Business (January 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061715743
• ISBN-13: 978-0061715747

The Secret Code of Success: 7 Hidden Steps to More Wealth and Happiness by Noah St. John (Hardcover - Jan 20, 2009)

From Booklist

St. John, author and entrepreneur, offers a blueprint for readers to become happily successful in their lives, their careers, and their relationships. We learn that the subconscious (hidden) mind makes up 90 percent of total brain function, and fear of accomplishment resides in our subconscious; people are often their own worst enemies on the road to success. The author’s seven steps are asking empowering questions that change subconscious thought patterns from negative to positive; needing others’ unconditional support; using necessary support systems such as introspection and simplifying your life; taking a break from the familiar goal-related activities; stopping the attempt to protect, punish, or please others; saying no when you mean no; and finding your purpose or mission and start living it. The author recommends first thoroughly learning the seven steps, embracing them with practice, and then teaching them to others. Although motivation is personal, and there are many different approaches in the marketplace, St. John’s thoughtful advice and techniques could be very helpful to many library patrons. --Mary Whaley

Review

Great leaders know how to lead by example and create trust. With this book, Noah gives you a simple, proven way to become a true leader, both in your family and your professional life. The Secret Code of Success will inspire you to achieve the greatness that lies inside you. --Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Noah has solved the riddle of why so many people sabotage their success, even after they've spent thousands of dollars on self-help programs. He's on the cutting edge of success and I highly recommend his work! --Chris Howard, author of Turning Passion Into Profits

Noah is a beacon that will make you more sure-footed on your life's path. --SARK, author of Juicy Living

Noah's work represents one of the most significant break-throughs in the study of success in decades! --Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

You'll never get your foot off the brake and achieve the success you desire unless you take Noah's advice to heart. --T. Harv Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

Noah comes from his heart and shows you how to awaken to your own inner power with the magic of a question. --Dr. Joe Vitale, author of The Attractor Factor

Noah will help you reach your dreams faster, easier, and with less effort than you ever imagined possible. He's amazing! --Marcia Wieder, CEO, Dream University and founder of AmazingDreamers.com

Ask and you will receive more quickly and easily using Noah's methods. He will change your life! --James Ray, author of Harmonic Wealth

Noah has created a remarkable system that transcends other motivation techniques. His step-by-step approach helps you create the life you want and deserve. --John Gray, Ph.D. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

I highly recommend Noah's system for anyone who wants more out of life. He can save you time, money and years of your life! --John Assaraf, Founder of OneCoach.com

Noah is a brilliant guy who brings huge insight into this problem of embracing success that he quite accurately observes in people. --Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God

Review

You'll never get your foot off the brake and achieve the success you desire unless you take Noah's advice to heart.

Product Description

Americans spend more than $11 billion a year on self-help products—everything from books to diet pills to career coaches to seminars. So why—with all this time, money, and energy being spent—are so few people living the life they really want? Why are millions of smart, talented, motivated people still going through life with one foot on the brake?
Here's the real Secret: You don't need any more how-to-succeed information to reach your full potential.
The problem isn't lack of motivation or lack of information. The real problem is that most people focus on the "how-to" aspects of success taught by traditional self-help programs, without coming to terms with what productivity expert Noah St. John calls your "head trash"—the subconscious, emotional roadblocks that prevent people from acting on their real hopes, dreams, and ambitions. In this groundbreaking book, based on work with thousands of clients around the world, Noah St. John has created a remarkable, step-by-step approach that helps you achieve long-term happiness, success, and wealth. In The Secret Code of Success, you will learn how to:

• Eliminate the causes of self-sabotage and fear of success
• Allow yourself to make more money
• Remove stress while dramatically increasing personal productivity
• Improve relationships with coworkers, family, and friends
• Experience enhanced feelings of happiness, connection, and love

The Secret Code of Success shows that, when it comes to success, the conscious mind is exactly the wrong place to start. It's only when we first conquer the self-sabotage of our subconscious (which accounts for 90 percent of our behavior) that we can truly begin to enjoy a life filled with success. This insight is at the core of The Secret Code of Success and leads to Noah's revolutionary 7-step method for eliminating these psychological obstacles. True financial freedom and personal success is possible at last!
The Secret Code of Success shows you how to get your foot off the brake and start living the life you deserve.

Afformations


Comfort Zones - Loving Mirrors & Safe Havens


Goal Free Zones


Who are you trying to protect?

About the Author

Noah St. John, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of SuccessClinic.com, an international success training company, and host of WealthyFunTV. People and organizations in more than forty countries are using his breakthrough methods to get rid of their "head trash" and enjoy more control, freedom, and abundance in their lives and careers. He is the author of Permission to Succeed and The Great Little Book of Afformations which have been translated into four languages. He has appeared on CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News, and been featured inParade, Woman's Day, Modern Bride, Los Angeles Business Journal, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Washington Post, InStyle magazine, and Selling Power.

Tribes: We need YOU to lead us by Seth Godin

Hardcover: 160 pages

• Publisher: Portfolio Hardcover; 1 edition (October 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591842336
• ISBN-13: 978-1591842330
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces

From Publishers Weekly

Short on pages but long on repetition, this newest book by Godin (Purple Cow) argues that lasting and substantive change can be best effected by a tribe: a group of people connected to each other, to a leader and to an idea. Smart innovators find or assemble a movement of similarly minded individuals and get the tribe excited by a new product, service or message, often via the Internet (consider, for example, the popularity of the Obama campaign, Facebook or Twitter). Tribes, Godin says, can be within or outside a corporation, and almost everyone can be a leader; most are kept from realizing their potential by fear of criticism and fear of being wrong. The book's helpful nuggets are buried beneath esoteric case studies and multiple reiterations: we can be leaders if we want, tribes are the way of the future and change is good. On that last note, the advice found in this book should be used with caution. Change isn't made by asking permission, Godin says. Change is made by asking forgiveness, later. That may be true, but in this economy and in certain corporations, it may also be a good way to lose a job. (Oct.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Review

“Tribes is a must read for all of us. It’s up to each one of us to lead in today’s new kind of world.”
—Former U.S. senator Bill Bradley

Product Description

A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea. For millions of years, humans have been seeking out tribes, be they religious, ethnic, economic, political, or even musical (think of the Deadheads). It’s our nature.


Now the Internet has eliminated the barriers of geography, cost, and time. All those blogs and social networking sites are helping existing tribes get bigger. But more important, they’re enabling countless new tribes to be born—groups of ten or ten thousand or ten million who care about their iPhones, or a political campaign, or a new way to fight global warming.


And so the key question: Who is going to lead us?


The Web can do amazing things, but it can’t provide leadership. That still has to come from individuals— people just like you who have passion about something. The explosion in tribes means that anyone who wants to make a difference now has the tools at her fingertips.


If you think leadership is for other people, think again—leaders come in surprising packages. Consider Joel Spolsky and his international tribe of scary-smart software engineers. Or Gary Vaynerhuck, a wine expert with a devoted following of enthusiasts. Chris Sharma leads a tribe of rock climbers up impossible cliff faces, while Mich Mathews, a VP at Microsoft, runs her internal tribe of marketers from her cube in Seattle. All they have in common is the desire to change things, the ability to connect a tribe, and the willingness to lead.


If you ignore this opportunity, you risk turning into a “sheepwalker”—someone who fights to protect the status quo at all costs, never asking if obedience is doing you (or your organization) any good. Sheepwalkers don’t do very well these days.


Tribes will make you think (really think) about the opportunities in leading your fellow employees, customers, investors, believers, hobbyists, or readers. . . . It’s not easy, but it’s easier than you think.

About the Author

Seth Godin is the author of ten international bestsellers, including the New York Times bestseller The Dip. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and include Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, and Meatball Sundae. He is also the founder and CEO of Squidoo.com (a huge and fast-growing tribe) and the most popular business blogger in the world.

From AudioFile

Though a bit dry and languid with his delivery, Godin provides some interesting food for thought about the new modes of leadership emerging within an ever-changing cultural landscape. He remains steady throughout his performance but never delivers his information in as compelling manner as the text suggests. Godin takes a good look beyond typical leadership models to focus on the spheres of influence and group branding (tribes) emerging most strongly with the Internet generation. Social networking and other new media and technology are changing the power, direction, and investment of numerous people and, as Godin believes, can change the dynamics of business and culture. L.E. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine 

Personal Development for Smart People: The Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina

About the Book:-

Paperback: 266 pages

Publisher: Hay House (October 15, 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1401922767

ISBN-13: 978-1401922764

Personal Development for Smart People: The Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina (Paperback - Oct 15, 2009)













Table of Contents:-
Introduction
Part I Fundamental Principles
Chapter 1 Truth
Chapter 2 Love
Chapter 3 Power
Chapter 4 Oneness
Chapter 5 Authority
Chapter 6 Courage
Chapter 7 Intelligence
Part II: Practical Application
Chapter 8 Habits
Chapter 9 Career
Chapter 10 Money
Chapter 11 Health
Chapter 12 Relationships
Chapter 13 Spirituality
Afterword
Resources


Synopsis
Despite promises of “fast and easy” results from slick marketers, real personal growth is neither fast nor easy. The truth is that hard work, courage, and self-discipline are required to achieve meaningful results—results that are not attained by those who cling to the fantasy of achievement without effort.Personal Development for Smart People reveals the unvarnished truth about what it takes to consciously grow as a human being. As you read, you’ll learn the seven universal principles behind all successful growth efforts (truth, love, power, oneness, authority, courage, and intelligence); as well as practical, insightful methods for improving your health, relationships, career, finances, and more.You’ll see how to become the conscious creator of your life instead of feeling hopelessly adrift, enjoy a fulfilling career that honors your unique self-expression, attract empowering relationships with loving, compatible partners, wake up early feeling motivated, energized, and enthusiastic, achieve inspiring goals with disciplined daily habits and much more!With its refreshingly honest yet highly motivating style, this fascinating book will help you courageously explore, creatively express, and consciously embrace your extraordinary human journey.
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Biography


Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as the most successful personal-development blogger on the Internet, attracting more than two million monthly readers who value his unique insights. Instead of posing as a self-help guru with all the answers, Steve encourages people to fearlessly conduct their own personal growth experiments in order to learn through direct experience. He has written more than 700 free articles, often challenging his readers to question what they’ve been taught and to consider alternative perspectives. Blue-eyed, colorblind, and left-handed, Steve is the voice of recessive genes that seek creative expression instead of social conformity.


Steve Pavlina (born April 14, 1971) is an American self-help author, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. He is the author of the web site and blog dedicated to personal development, StevePavlina.com and the book Personal Development for Smart People. He writes on a broad range of topics, and his lifestyle experiments (e.g. polyphasic sleep) have generated some mainstream media interest.

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Introduction
• Creating StevePavlina.com
• What Is Personal Development for Smart People?
Qualities of the Core Principles
- First, These principles must be universal
- Second, these principles must be collectively complete, so all the critical elements are present and none are missing
- Third, the primary principles must be irreducible, similar to prime numbers in mathematics
- Fourth, these principles must be internally congruent
- Finally, these principles must be practical
• Introducing the Seven Principles
• How to Read This Book
- This book is organized in two parts
- Part I explores the seven fundamental principles of personal development
- Part II is the application section.


Part I Fundamental Principles
Chapter 1 Truth
1.1. Perception
1.2. Prediction
1.3. Accuracy
1.4. Acceptance
1.5. Self-Awareness
1.6. Blocksto Truch
Media Conditioning
Social Conditioning
False Beliefs
Emotional Interference
Addictions
Immaturity
Secondary Gain
Self Assessment
Journaling
Media Fasting
The Guy in the Glass - by Dale Wimbrow, (c) 1934


When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,
And the world makes you King for a day,
Then go to the mirror and look at yourself,
And see what that guy has to say.


For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife,
Who judgement upon you must pass.
The feller whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the guy staring back from the glass.


He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest,
For he's with you clear up to the end,
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the guy in the glass is your friend.


You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum,
And think you're a wonderful guy,
But the man in the glass says you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.


You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,
And get pats on the back as you pass,
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If you've cheated the guy in the glass.


Chapter 2 Love


2.1. Connection
2.2. Communication
2.3. Communion
2.4. Blocks to Love
Disconnected Mind-set
Fear of Rejection
Incompatibility
Lack of Social Skills
2.5. How to Connect More Deeply
The Connection Exercise
The Time-Travel Meditation
Sharing
Fast-Forwarding
The Direct Approach
Appreciation


Chapter 3 Power
3.1. Responsibility
3.2. Desire
3.3. Self-Determination
3.4. Focus
3.5. Effort
3.6. Self-Discipline
3.7. Blocks to Power
Timidity
Cowardice
Negative Conditioning
3.8. How to Build Your Power
Progressive Training
Master the First Hour
Personal Quotas
Worst First
Competition
Rest


Chapter 4 Oneness
4.1. Empathy
4.2. Compassion
4.3. Honesty
4.4. Fairness
4.5. Contribution
4.6. Unity
4.7. How to Experience Oneness
Oneness World
Spend Time in Nature
Physical Contact
The Mirror Exercise


Chapter 5 Authority
5.1. Command
5.2. Effectiveness
5.3. Persistence
5.4. Confidence
5.5. Significance
5.6. How to Increase Your Authority
Orchestrate Small Rebellions
Triage
Experiment


Chapter 6 Courage
6.1. Heart
6.2. Initiative
6.3. Directness
6.4. Honor
6.5. How to Build Courage
The Heart Question
Progressive Training
Education
Commit in Advance


Chapter 7 Intelligence
7.1. Authenticity
7.2. Creative Self-Expression
7.3. Growth
7.4. Flow
7.5. Beauty
7.6. How to Live Intelligently
Conscious Assessment
Growth Blitzing
Cultivate an Intelligent Microcosm


Part II: Practical Application
Chapter 8 Habits
8.1. Habits and Truth
8.2. Habits and Love
8.3. Habits and Power
2 Powerful methods for achieving victory in the end-game of habit change:
1. 30-Day Trials
2. Stair-Stepping
8.4. Habits and Oneness
8.5. Habits and Authority
1. Daily Goals
2. Worst First
3. Peak Times
4. No-comm Zones
5. Mini-Milestones
6. Timeboxing
7. Batching
8. Early Bird
9. Pyramid
10. Tempo
11. Neat Freak
12. Agendas
13. Pareto
14. Ready-Fire-Aim
15. Minuteman
16. Deadline
17. Promise
18. Punctuality
19. Gap Reading
20. Resonance
21. Prizes
22. Priority
23. Continuum
24. Slice and Dice
25. Single-Handling
26. Randomization
27. Insanely Bad
28. Delegation
29. Cross-Pollination
30. Intuition
31. Optimization
32. Super Slow
33. Dailies
34. Add-Ons
35. Plug-Ins
36. Gratitude
37. Training
38. Denial to non-critical requests
39. Recapturing
40. Mastermind
41. Twenty Creative Ideas
42. Challenger
43. Asylum
44. Music
45. Miracle Worker
46. Paying It Forward
47. Bouncer
48. Opt Out
49. Decaffeinating
50. Conscious Procrastination
51. TV-Free
52. Timer
53. Valor
54. Nonconformist
55. Agoraphobia
56. Reminder
57. Do It Now!
58. Coach
59. Inspiration
60. Gym Rat
61. Troll Hunt
62. Evil Eye
63. Politician
64. Modeling
65. Proactivity
66. Real Life
8.6. Habits and Courage
8.7. Habits and Intelligence


Chapter 9 Career


9.1. Career and Truth
9.2. Career and Love
9.3. Career and Power
9.4. Career and Oneness
9.5. Career and Authority
9.6. Career and Courage
9.7. Career and Intelligence


Chapter 10 Money


10.1. Money and Truth
10.2. Money and Love
The Moocher Mind-Set
The Contributor Mind-Set
10.3. Money and Power
10.4. Money and Oneness
Money and Fairness
10.5. Money and Authority
10.6. Money and Courage
10.7. Money and Intelligence


Chapter 11 Health


11.1. Health and Truth
11.2. Health and Love
11.3. Health and Power
11.4. Health and Oneness
11.5. Health and Authority
11.6. Health and Courage
11.7. Health and Intelligence


Chapter 12 Relationships


12.1. Relationships and Truth
12.2. Relationships and Love
12.3. Relationships and Power
12.4. Relationships and Oneness
12.5. Relationships and Authority
1. Accurate
2. All-Inclusive
3. Flexible
4. Ethical
5. Congruent
6. Consciously Chosen
7. Pleasure-increasing and/or pain-reducing
8. Empowering
12.6. Relationships and Courage
12.7. Relationships and Intelligence


Chapter 13 Spirituality


13.1. Spirituality and Truth
13.2. Spirituality and Love
13.3. Spirituality and Power
13.4. Spirituality and Oneness
13.5. Spirituality and Authority
13.6. Spirituality and Courage
13.7. Spirituality and Intelligence


Afterword
Resources

Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top by Bill Boggs

Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top by Bill Boggs

My version is a 2007, Hardcover, Collins Living, ISBN 978-0-6-1112292-7

About the Book:-

* Hardcover: 336 pages
* Publisher: Collins Living (April 10, 2007)
* ISBN-10: 0061122920
* ASIN: B0023RT0YU


Firnando Chau Review

The contents of the book are as follow:-
Preface
Biographies in Brief
Introduction: The Reasons for Success
Part One: The Path to Success
Chapter 1 Find Your Path
Chapter 2 Get Hired
Chapter 3 Capitalize on Luck and Timing
Chapter 4 Make Good Decisions
Part Two: The Mind-sets of Success
Chapter 5 Seize Opportunity
Chapter 6 Identify Your Drive, Mission, and Purpose
Chapter 7 Cultivate Self-Confidence
Chapter 8 Strengthen Your Will to Prevail
Chapter 9 Defy Category
Part Three: The Practices of Success
Chapter 10 Work Hard
Chapter 11 Collect Wisdom
Chapter 12 Don't Take Anything for Granted
Chapter 13 Take the Risk
Chapter 14 Develop Excellent Everyday Practices
Part Four: The Challenges of Success
Chapter 15 Confront Fears, Insecurity and Other Inner Demons
Chapter 16 Learn to Cope with Stress
Chapter 17 Allow for Regrets, Failures, and Mistakes
Chapter 18 Overcome Adversity
Chapter 19 Resist Ruinous Temptations
Chapter 20 Keep Your Life in Balance
Part Five: Advice for Success
Chapter 21 Know When to Reassess
Chapter 22 Use What You've Got
Chapter 23 Industry Advice from the Pros
Acknowledgments

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Amazon.com Review

About the Book

Beyond talent, what factors have determined and defined the careers of well-known individuals? In this book, successful people of our day reveal what it took for them to be successful. Emmy winning interviewer Bill Boggs shares success secrets from leaders in their fields, ranging from major names in entertainment and the arts to sports, fashion, and the business world. They speak frankly about their career paths, crucial influences, how they dealt with adversity, bad luck, bad press, and back-stabbing and the choices they made that helped them to prevail in their careers and in life. Interviewees include Renee Zellweger, Daniel Boulud, Sir Richard Branson, Clive Davis, Bobby Flay, Jim Cramer, Preston Bailey, Brooke Shields, Peter Cincotti, Bobbi Brown, Joseph Abboud, Bob Pittman, Bill Bratton, Mark Burnett, Bill O'Reilly, Mario Cuomo, Frederic Fekkai, Joy Behar, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, Diane Von Furstenberg, Frank Rich, David Rockwell, Jeff Zucker, Anna Quindlen, Norman Lear, Craig Newmark, Tom Perkins, Joe Torre, among others.



From Booklist Review


Four-time Emmy winner Boggs hosts the New York talk show Midday Live with Bill Boggs for Metromedia and FOX, created and hosts Bill Boggs' Corner Table on the Food Network, and has been a game-show host, news anchor, and featured columnist for The Good Life magazine, the New York Times, and other publications. He has interviewed an impressive list of notable personalities during his 25-year career, including presidents, international leaders, athletes, writers, and movie stars. Setting out to define the factors that determine success in high-profile fields, he spoke to 44 individuals and got 44 versions of "what it takes" to reach the top. Interviewees such as Mario Cuomo, Diane Von Furstenberg, Renee Zellweger, Sir Richard Branson, Clive David, Jeff Zucker, Joe Torre, and others reveal sides of their personalities that are often unexpectedly different than their public facades. Includes numerous quotes and reflections on self-doubt, motivation, risk taking, and everyday practices. David Siegfried
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
 
Review
 
"Interviewees. . .reveal sides of their personalities that are often unexpectedly different than their public facades." -- Booklist

"Wherever you are careerwise–from your first day of work to your last–this easy read of a pep talk speaks volumes." -- Christian Science Monitor

About the Author

Bill Boggs, four-time Emmy Award-winning talk show host and entertainment industry insider, has been a major figure in television for more than 25 years. As host of the New York-based Midday Live with Bill Boggs, NBC's Weekend Today in New York, and the long-running Food Network hit Bill Boggs Corner Table, as well as shows on comedy, history, sports, music, and other topics, he has interviewed many of the most notable personalities of our time. Bill is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Master's degree from Penn's Annenberg School. He and his wife live in New York City. 

iCon: Steve Jobs, the Greatest Second ACT in the History of Business by Jeffrey S. Young & William L. Simon

iCon: Steve Jobs, the Greatest Second ACT in the History of Business [ICON UPDATED/E] - Paperback (Apr. 30, 2006)

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471787841
• ISBN-13: 978-0471787846

Product Description

iCon takes a look at the most astounding figure in a business era noted for its mavericks, oddballs, and iconoclasts. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Jeffrey Young and William Simon provide new perspectives on the legendary creation of Apple, detail Jobs’s meteoric rise, and the devastating plunge that left him not only out of Apple, but out of the computer-making business entirely. This unflinching and completely unauthorized portrait reveals both sides of Jobs’s role in the remarkable rise of the Pixar animation studio, also re-creates the acrimony between Jobs and Disney’s Michael Eisner, and examines Jobs’s dramatic his rise from the ashes with his recapture of Apple. The authors examine the takeover and Jobs’s reinvention of the company with the popular iMac and his transformation of the industry with the revolutionary iPod. iCon is must reading for anyone who wants to understand how the modern digital age has been formed, shaped, and refined by the most influential figure of the age–a master of three industries: movies, music, and computers.

From the Inside Flap

According to F. Scott Fitzgerald, there are no second acts in American life. Apparently he forgot to tell Steve Jobs.Jobs rose from an outcast high school electronics nerd to become the driving force behind Apple and avatar of the computer revolution, only to be driven from the company in failure and disgrace. Then, having endured repeated personal and professional disasters, he went on to make an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, reclaim the throne at Apple, and, with the extraordinary success of the iPod, regain his reputation as arguably the greatest innovator of the digital age.
iCon takes a look at the most astounding figure in a business era noted for its mavericks, oddballs, and iconoclasts. Drawing on a wide range of sources in Silicon Valley and Hollywood, Jeffrey Young, author of the first-ever Jobs biography, and coauthor William Simon provide new perspectives on the legendary creation of Apple in a Silicon Valley garage and detail Jobs's meteoric rise as the prototypical digital wunderkind and the devastating plunge that left him not only out of Apple, but out of the computer-making business entirely.
Act two begins with Jobs displaying his talent for bedeviling business associates and making enemies along the way. Still stinging with embarrassment after his crash from the heights, he waged a tough negotiation with George Lucas for the purchase of the legendary filmmaker's computer animation business—at one-third of the asking price—and pressured his "partners" into settling for a modest percentage of what would become Pixar, keeping the remainder for himself.
This unflinching and completely unauthorized portrait reveals both sides of Jobs's role in the remarkable rise of the Pixar animation studio, from Toy Story and the string of hit movies that delighted audiences around the world to his rocky alliance with Disney. It also re-creates the acrimony between Jobs and Disney's Michael Eisner, which ended the once-close relationship between the two companies.
The most dramatic, and, no doubt, most satisfying of Jobs's achievements during his rise from the ashes was his recapture of Apple, ten years after being booted out of the company, in a coup that only he could have orchestrated. The authors examine the takeover and Jobs's reinvention of the company with the very popular iMac and his transformation of the industry, and again the culture, with the revolutionary iPod.
Complete with a preview of Jobs's third act, iCon is must reading for anyone who wants to understand how the modern digital age has been formed, shaped, and refined by the most influential figure of the age—a master of three industries: movies, music, and computers. It is about understanding the future by understanding the past and present of the Digital King, Steve Jobs. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

Now updated to cover the acquisition of Pixar by Disney
"An interesting and engaging tale. Warts and all, for better or worse, Steve Jobs is undisputedly an American business icon."
—The Miami Herald
This unflinching and completely unauthorized portrait reveals how Steve Jobs staged the greatest second act in the history of business. Taking us back to the heady days of Silicon Valley in the 1970s, iCon shows how Jobs achieved his first great success, rising from an outcast high school electronics nerd to become the driving force behind Apple and avatar of the computer revolution, only to be driven from the company in failure and disgrace. It then takes us behind-the-scenes as Jobs works his way toward an astounding comeback, revolutionizing the entertainment industry with Pixar, reclaiming the throne at Apple, and, with the extraordinary success of the iPod, regaining his reputation as arguably the greatest innovator of the digital age. As the book ends, Disney has just acquired Pixar, making Jobs Disney's largest shareholder—and setting the stage for act three.
"Provides insight into inner business strategies and power plays between larger-than-life personalities such as Disney boss Michael Eisner."
—USA Today
"A fascinating tale of an imaginative genius."
—BookPage
"One of the most captivating business biographies of recent years. Young and Simon have done a masterful job."
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram

About the Author

JEFFREY S. YOUNG, one of the founding editors of Macworld magazine, first met Steve Jobs in 1983. He is the author of the classic unauthorized biography Steve Jobs: The Journey Is the Reward. Young worked for Forbes in the 1990s as its contributing editor from Silicon Valley, writing profiles and business pieces, and, in 1997, he cofounded Forbes.com. He is also the author of Forbes® Greatest Technology Stories (Wiley).
WILLIAM L. SIMON is the coauthor of Kevin Mitnick's The Art of Deception and The Art of Intrusion (both published by Wiley) as well as the award-winning author of more than twenty other books.

From AudioFile

Alan Sklar's skills as an actor and professional narrator rescue Young and Simon's glossy tribute to Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computers. Sklar's polished delivery and familiar voice keep the listener interested in the recording. Without a trace of sarcasm, he is able to deliver the fawning prose sculpted by the authors. While the doting praise heaped on the entrepreneur is excessive, the book is an entertaining, nostalgic review of the pre-Internet computer industry. Sklar gives a performance superior to the quality of the text. R.F. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine -

The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; First Edition edition (December 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060594888
• ISBN-13: 978-0060594886

Amazon.com Review

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

From Publishers Weekly

When it comes to success, Canfield knows of what he speaks: he is co-creator, with Mark Victor Hansen, of the seemingly endless Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He presents 64 success principles that he claims "always work"—and draws on his own experience and that of others to illustrate them. Sixty-four principles may seem like a lot, but each receives a concise, easy-to-digest chapter that challenges readers to risk creating their lives exactly as they want them. Many of the principles are familiar—e.g., "Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life"—but Canfield has a nifty way of summarizing them ("Reject rejection"), and some are inventive: "Become an Inverse Paranoid" means see the world as out to help you instead of out to get you. He also offers specific techniques, such as positive-thinking exercises and visualizations. A section on transformation provides even more on how to overcome self-defeating beliefs, fears and habits. Further sections offer principles on building good teams and better relationships at the office. Canfield acknowledges his predecessors in the success advice field, such as Napoleon Hill, and is also clear that while he gives information, motivation, and inspiration, readers must contribute their own hard work. Canfield's energy and enthusiasm bounce off the page; many will flock to this inspiring (and very rich) teacher. And those starting off in business or in need of a refresher course may consider this title required reading.
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From Booklist

Expect considerable press hype over this book, considering Canfield is coauthor of the Chicken Soup series, volumes of which appear on best-seller lists immediately upon release. Canfield has 64 principles of successful living that he wants all of us to pay attention to because to do so will result in a higher level of productivity in the personal, professional, and financial arenas. He begins with a fundamental admonition: everyone should "give up blaming and complaining." True, we all know people who display an irritating sense of entitlement, and those are the people who will best learn from this book--which, as it turns out, is definitely compelling. Canfield does an excellent job of what this kind of self-help guide is charged with doing: first, indicating what kind of thinking people need to do to understand how they would like their lives to play out, and second, imparting the courage to take action. There are some obvious suggestions here, but others will strike readers as original and refreshing. Brad Hooper
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Review

". . .a must-read for everyone who is looking to attain new heights in his or her life." -- Arielle Ford, author of Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul

". . .an illuminating and easy-to-read book. Jack’s teaching is highly effective. . . ." -- Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager(R) and Customer Mania!(R)

". . .the best success classic to come along in decades. . . ." -- Les Brown, author of Live Your Dreams and Conversations on Success

"Canfield’s principles are simple, but the results you’ll achieve will be extraordinary!: -- Anthony Robbins, author of Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power

"Great book, great read, great gift for anyone committed to becoming a Master of Life!" -- Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth books 

"I have personally learned a lot from Jack Canfield and I trust you will too" -- John Gray, Ph.., author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"If you could read only one book this year, you have it in your hands." -- Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Swim with the Sharks without Being Eaten Alive

Product Description

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 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!

About the Author

Jack Canfield, America's Success Coach, is the cocreator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul^® series, which includes 40 New York Times bestsellers, and coauthor with Gay Hendricks ofYou've GOT to Read This Book! An internationally renowned corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and popular radio and TV talk show guest, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.

From AudioFile

Every important principle of effective living is summarized with class and intelligence in this near-perfect audio lesson by one of our most prolific personal development writers. The lessons hit home immediately and beg to be heard again and again: We are responsible for our reactions and thoughts, our visualizations of the future, and our day-to-day actions. We are the ones who will be held accountable if we don't move toward our dreams, speak the truth, and deal with problems when they need to be dealt with. This is a curiously optimistic essay with ideas that are impossible to refute or dismiss. A humanely erudite lesson for people at any level of disrepair or unhappiness. T.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine