Gather successful people from all walks of life-what would they have in common? The way they think! Now you can think as they do and revolutionize ...
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Sep 04, 2010
Lance
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"Good thinkers are always in demand. A person who knows how may always have a job, but the person who knows why will always be his boss. Good thinkers solve problems, they never lack ideas that can build an organization, and they always have hope for a better future. . . . Those who develop the process of good thinking can rule themselves---even while under an oppressive ruler or in other difficult circumstances. In short, good thinkers are successful." Thus begins John C. Maxwell's ex
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Nov 17, 2009
Sylvie
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Maxwell is a very good motivator.
However, I am not sure if he has not written this book for people who want to think like Successful People or for MEN who want to think like Successful People.
ONE THING that has really, but really, really bugged me is when he talks about the fact that HE does not have time for the mundane ! Margaret, wonderful, Margaret (that's his wife) takes care of these meaningless things, because Mister's time is WAY too valuable for them !!!
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However, I am not sure if he has not written this book for people who want to think like Successful People or for MEN who want to think like Successful People.
ONE THING that has really, but really, really bugged me is when he talks about the fact that HE does not have time for the mundane ! Margaret, wonderful, Margaret (that's his wife) takes care of these meaningless things, because Mister's time is WAY too valuable for them !!!
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Jul 11, 2009
Heidi
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Short and easy to read exceptional and practical book about the importance of thinking! What a concept. well, for me. There is a chapter on each of various types of thinking: big-picture thinking, focused thinking, creative thinking, realistic thinking, strategic thinking, possibility thinking, reflective thinking, questioning popular thinking, benefiting from shared thinking, practicing unselfish thinking and relying on bottom-line thinking. My favorite quote from the book is "the truth
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Jul 01, 2010
Jason
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It started off slow and generic. There are some good points in the book though. I especially liked Maxwell’s thoughts about going against popular thought processes and putting others first.
I picked this up because I wanted to hear something new on creative thinking but most of what he talked about has already been covered by other “experts” in his field. Read Brian Tracy or Anthony Robbins and you’ll understand.
I was also hoping to get insight on what to do with More...
I picked this up because I wanted to hear something new on creative thinking but most of what he talked about has already been covered by other “experts” in his field. Read Brian Tracy or Anthony Robbins and you’ll understand.
I was also hoping to get insight on what to do with More...
Oct 23, 2009
Alison
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In a time when too many people act first and think later, I sincerely hope that thinking is making a comeback.
When I finished reading this book, I immediately thought of half a dozen people who would love it. All six of those people are successful, and are most likely already thinkers themselves. Still, it can't hurt to fine-tune your skills!
How Successful People Think is divided into 11 parts, each focusing on a different method of thinking, and the skills in which to m More...
When I finished reading this book, I immediately thought of half a dozen people who would love it. All six of those people are successful, and are most likely already thinkers themselves. Still, it can't hurt to fine-tune your skills!
How Successful People Think is divided into 11 parts, each focusing on a different method of thinking, and the skills in which to m More...
Jul 27, 2009
Beth
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Well, this one was a great disappointment! The book was infinitely boring. I'm not sure if it was the reader, Chris Sorensen, who made it that way, or it was just the material - I'm leaning towards the material. The author is a pastor, which may explain part of thepreachiness of the text, but does not make it acceptable.
The author was also a conceited prick! He constantly talked about how he ran so many companies, blah, blah. I wanted to smack him! He also mentioned how smart More...
The author was also a conceited prick! He constantly talked about how he ran so many companies, blah, blah. I wanted to smack him! He also mentioned how smart More...
Jun 26, 2011
Migdalia
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If you have a background in management consulting, there's no need to pick up this book. You already have the training and tools to which the author refers. On the other hand, if you're not a management consultant and haven't had leadership training or would like a primer or guide that helps with keeping ideas in order, then this might be for you.
Quite frankly, there is nothing in here that was revelatory. If you've followed magazines like Fortune, Inc., or Strategy and Business you More...
Quite frankly, there is nothing in here that was revelatory. If you've followed magazines like Fortune, Inc., or Strategy and Business you More...
May 27, 2011
Marwa
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كيف يفكر الناجحون كتاب صغير ومفيد ، فهو يوصل المعلومة بشكل مركز جدا وفي جمل قصيرة. وهو مليئ بتجارب الآخرين وتجارب المؤلف ذاته مما يزيد من فائدة الكتاب ومصداقيته.
يناقش الكتاب عدة أمور منها:
التفكير في الصورة الكلية للأمر، التفكير بتركيز، التمكن من التفكير الابتكاري، توظيف التفكير الواقعي، الاستفادة من التفكير الاستراتيجي، استكشاف التفكير الاحتمالي، مناقشة التفكير المعتاد.. الخ.
وردت به عبارات كثيرة جدا تستحق الاقتباس ومنها:
النمو معناه التغيير، والتغيير يتطلب تحدي الو More...
يناقش الكتاب عدة أمور منها:
التفكير في الصورة الكلية للأمر، التفكير بتركيز، التمكن من التفكير الابتكاري، توظيف التفكير الواقعي، الاستفادة من التفكير الاستراتيجي، استكشاف التفكير الاحتمالي، مناقشة التفكير المعتاد.. الخ.
وردت به عبارات كثيرة جدا تستحق الاقتباس ومنها:
النمو معناه التغيير، والتغيير يتطلب تحدي الو More...
Dec 28, 2011
April
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I think this book starts strongest and then tapers off a bit, with a few jumps in quality throughout, or maybe it's just that certain chapter topics--for example, Big-Picture Thinking and Possibility Thinking--appealed more to me.
In any case, it's a pretty good read that gives some fresh ideas for how to think.
In any case, it's a pretty good read that gives some fresh ideas for how to think.
Aug 03, 2011
This was a great, short read. I liked how Maxwell combined the different modes of thinking. There was a balance between, creativity, realistic, focused and possibility thinking. Maxwell shows thinking is not only desirable for success, but needed on so many levels.
Aug 19, 2011
Steve
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A good books on the whole. Type sof thinking:
Big picture, Focused, Creative, Realistic, Strategic, Possibilty, Reflective, also, question Popular Thinking, Benefit from Shared Thinking, Practice Unselfish Thinking and Rely on Bottom-Line Thinking.
Big picture, Focused, Creative, Realistic, Strategic, Possibilty, Reflective, also, question Popular Thinking, Benefit from Shared Thinking, Practice Unselfish Thinking and Rely on Bottom-Line Thinking.
Jan 12, 2012
Steve
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Over the course of the read, I gained a few thoughts...but not quite enough for me to recommend this book to others or plan to reread it in the future.
Nov 18, 2009
Kelly
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Some day I will learn not to read "management guru" books. I am always, always disappointed.
Nov 16, 2011
Kristine
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I will likely read this several times. Good ideas on how to think more deliberately.
Sep 01, 2011
Daniel
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A gem in your library. Just a fun self-help book you should read. I really enjoyed it.
Feb 08, 2010
Lauren
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Classic John Maxwell book - full of good insights, practical principles, and great inspiring quotes. He does speak truth and I hope to be able to put into practice some of the different types of thinking that he elucidates for the reader.
Feb 09, 2011
Kimberly
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This book is one of the best self help books that I have read. Its small with so much power
Jan 11, 2010
Mohamed
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Quick and easy to read. You can find some useful ideas. I didn't find any fresh or new concepts. Nice to read but not highly recommended.
Mar 25, 2010
Clayton
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Not his best. Very basic... I felt like he just wrote this to write it.
Jul 28, 2011
Marja
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Another practical book from John C. Maxwell. Although this is certainly not his best, I liked it because it made me aware of my pattern of thinking. Maxwell encourages us to make focused and creative thinking a daily habit.
Dec 31, 2011
Heather
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Think with purpose, plan time to think? I started reading this book because I often have ideas that rarely leave my brain. I am learning how to document them, and come back to them analytically rather than acting first, thinking second. So far so good. I find I take a lot more notes now. Rather than asking my brain to remember every minutia, I now have more capacity for analysis.
Jan 17, 2010
Graha
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many of people let their mind (think) as flowing and simple is that... it's not wrong but it more harder to get your dream..
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Aug 28, 2009
Tunisia
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As always John Maxwell snaps me back into reality and saves me from my whining and complaining ways to realize what got me into those situations in the first place. This is a great lil reader for the kiddies as well.
Jul 13, 2010
Eric
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This was not all that groundbreaking, although it was a good refresher for modes of thought. It's a small pocket-size book, so for the non-reader it's a nice reference/gift.
Nov 23, 2009
julia
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There were a few chapters with some good insights but in general, nothing spectacular. It is however a very quick read which is nice.
Aug 16, 2010
The author challenges the reader to rethink how you think. Discipline the mind is the first step to a changed life.
Feb 08, 2012
