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Quit Jacking Around: Build Your Winning Personal Success System
Do your dreams keep slipping out of reach?
Filled with optimism and energy, you set ambitious goals you are determined to achieve. You start out strong, feeling confident, but after a while, life gets in the way, and you realize it’s suddenly been weeks without progress. Here’s the Most people don’t fail because they lack ambition; they fail because they lack the systems to bridge the gap between their dreams and reality.
Author Tim Bonnell knows this struggle well. He reached a breaking point in his weight loss journey until he changed his mindset—and went on to lose ninety pounds. Whatever your goal is, you can have the same success.
In Quit Jacking Around, Tim teaches you how
Clarify your vision so you can filter distractions from prioritiesSustain momentum to keep you pushing towards your goalsBuild a Personal Success System that will lead to lasting success
With the right mindset, purpose, vision, goals, and execution system, real transformation happens. Quit jacking around and start creating the life you want to live.
Turn your ambitions into action today.
Filled with optimism and energy, you set ambitious goals you are determined to achieve. You start out strong, feeling confident, but after a while, life gets in the way, and you realize it’s suddenly been weeks without progress. Here’s the Most people don’t fail because they lack ambition; they fail because they lack the systems to bridge the gap between their dreams and reality.
Author Tim Bonnell knows this struggle well. He reached a breaking point in his weight loss journey until he changed his mindset—and went on to lose ninety pounds. Whatever your goal is, you can have the same success.
In Quit Jacking Around, Tim teaches you how
Clarify your vision so you can filter distractions from prioritiesSustain momentum to keep you pushing towards your goalsBuild a Personal Success System that will lead to lasting success
With the right mindset, purpose, vision, goals, and execution system, real transformation happens. Quit jacking around and start creating the life you want to live.
Turn your ambitions into action today.
330 pages, Paperback
Published January 14, 2026
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January 29, 2026
Well Structured!
I like that this book focuses on personal growth from a practical and motivational perspective. In my opinion, the main feature of the text is its strength in the clear and direct way it addresses the gap between goals and actual results, without falling into idealistic discourse.
The tone is energetic and honest, which keeps you engaged and reflecting on your own habits. The story and examples are compelling because they feel real and achievable.
I recommend this book. It is well-structured, with a clear message that invites you to take action and rethink the way you pursue your personal goals.
I like that this book focuses on personal growth from a practical and motivational perspective. In my opinion, the main feature of the text is its strength in the clear and direct way it addresses the gap between goals and actual results, without falling into idealistic discourse.
The tone is energetic and honest, which keeps you engaged and reflecting on your own habits. The story and examples are compelling because they feel real and achievable.
I recommend this book. It is well-structured, with a clear message that invites you to take action and rethink the way you pursue your personal goals.
January 26, 2026
Stop Complaining and Start to Success
I found a lot of concepts and tools in this book that truly surprised me, making the reading experience incredibly interesting. First, I loved how the author develops everything he shares on these pages, how he fits the puzzle pieces of his life together, from his weight struggle to his diagnosis. From that starting point, he invites us on a journey of self-improvement that gives his entire history and past a spectacular sense of meaning. I enjoyed a lot his definitive stance on the idea that lasting change only truly begins with a total commitment to it. And while you can feel the high standards and precision he applied to his own mindset, I feel that within that rigor, he proposes flexible and adaptable goals for any ordinary person who decides to stop sitting on the sidelines and start doing something that brings satisfaction and purpose.
I found a lot of concepts and tools in this book that truly surprised me, making the reading experience incredibly interesting. First, I loved how the author develops everything he shares on these pages, how he fits the puzzle pieces of his life together, from his weight struggle to his diagnosis. From that starting point, he invites us on a journey of self-improvement that gives his entire history and past a spectacular sense of meaning. I enjoyed a lot his definitive stance on the idea that lasting change only truly begins with a total commitment to it. And while you can feel the high standards and precision he applied to his own mindset, I feel that within that rigor, he proposes flexible and adaptable goals for any ordinary person who decides to stop sitting on the sidelines and start doing something that brings satisfaction and purpose.
January 28, 2026
Taking control of your life
We all have big dreams, and often we fail to achieve them. Tim Bonelle, the author of "Quit Jacking Around", clearly, directly, and practically explains why we don't.
The answer is that we often fail to achieve our dreams because we lack a system to help us transform goals into actions that lead us to that end.
The author shares a personal experience of losing 40 kilos and demonstrates that this weight loss was due to willpower, combined with a clear mindset, a defined vision, and a system that helped him achieve his goal.
The book invites the reader to reflect on their life, their dreams, and aspirations; it encourages them to take action on what they must do to achieve their goals and what they should do when that enthusiasm wanes.
This book helps the reader take ownership of their life, to become aware that change starts within us, and that if we want to see it, we must act now.
We all have big dreams, and often we fail to achieve them. Tim Bonelle, the author of "Quit Jacking Around", clearly, directly, and practically explains why we don't.
The answer is that we often fail to achieve our dreams because we lack a system to help us transform goals into actions that lead us to that end.
The author shares a personal experience of losing 40 kilos and demonstrates that this weight loss was due to willpower, combined with a clear mindset, a defined vision, and a system that helped him achieve his goal.
The book invites the reader to reflect on their life, their dreams, and aspirations; it encourages them to take action on what they must do to achieve their goals and what they should do when that enthusiasm wanes.
This book helps the reader take ownership of their life, to become aware that change starts within us, and that if we want to see it, we must act now.
January 26, 2026
Stop postponing and take responsibility
This book felt like a small but uncomfortable push. Not because it says something new, but because it focuses on something many of us avoid admitting, no one is going to organize our life for us. It made me think about how often we talk about change, while still going through our days without a clear plan, waiting for motivation to show up.
What I liked most was the idea of building a personal system that works in real life, not in a perfect situation. Everyday life is full of tiredness, excuses, and distractions, and still you have to move forward. The book insists more on consistency than inspiration. In the end, it leaves a simple message, either you take your decisions seriously, or you keep going in circles, hoping tomorrow will be different without changing anything.
This book felt like a small but uncomfortable push. Not because it says something new, but because it focuses on something many of us avoid admitting, no one is going to organize our life for us. It made me think about how often we talk about change, while still going through our days without a clear plan, waiting for motivation to show up.
What I liked most was the idea of building a personal system that works in real life, not in a perfect situation. Everyday life is full of tiredness, excuses, and distractions, and still you have to move forward. The book insists more on consistency than inspiration. In the end, it leaves a simple message, either you take your decisions seriously, or you keep going in circles, hoping tomorrow will be different without changing anything.
January 26, 2026
There are many individuals who set goals for themselves. Maybe that’s to get a promotion at work, to lose weight, or to make other meaningful life changes. They start out with the best of intentions, but they falter along the way. It’s the oldest story in the world.
If this sounds like something you have personally experienced, then this book is for you. When you read it, you might recognize the patterns that are described as ones you have fallen into. However, now you will be given the tools to avoid these patterns and to get to where you want to be, whatever goal you’ve set your sights on. You can quit wasting time and persevere with a proven system that has turned many peoples’ lives around.
If this sounds like something you have personally experienced, then this book is for you. When you read it, you might recognize the patterns that are described as ones you have fallen into. However, now you will be given the tools to avoid these patterns and to get to where you want to be, whatever goal you’ve set your sights on. You can quit wasting time and persevere with a proven system that has turned many peoples’ lives around.
January 28, 2026
Honest and direct.
This is a motivational and practical book that addresses one of the most common reasons why people fail to achieve their goals: the lack of clear and sustainable systems. Drawing on his own experience of personal transformation, Tim Bonnell offers an honest and direct approach to moving from intention to action. The book focuses on the importance of mindset, clarity of vision, and consistency, proposing concrete tools for maintaining momentum over the long term. Its tone is friendly and energetic, ideal for those who feel stuck despite having big aspirations. Rather than quick fixes, the book invites readers to build habits and structures that enable real and lasting change, turning dreams into tangible results.
This is a motivational and practical book that addresses one of the most common reasons why people fail to achieve their goals: the lack of clear and sustainable systems. Drawing on his own experience of personal transformation, Tim Bonnell offers an honest and direct approach to moving from intention to action. The book focuses on the importance of mindset, clarity of vision, and consistency, proposing concrete tools for maintaining momentum over the long term. Its tone is friendly and energetic, ideal for those who feel stuck despite having big aspirations. Rather than quick fixes, the book invites readers to build habits and structures that enable real and lasting change, turning dreams into tangible results.
January 28, 2026
Genuine read
This reading is a pretty motivational and genuine read, urging you stop the excuses and grab the reins of your own life. The author's very direct approach creates occasionally an uneasy read, though it just seems so correct. The book's focus on discipline truly got to me, and it really encouraged me to take responsibility, so I started to work on being an improved version of myself, instead of seeking quick fixes. It seriously opened my eyes, showcasing how frequently we prefer to blame rather than introspecting. Though some passages are intense, it adds to its impact. The writing style is accessible, ideal for even the younger audiences to follow. Ultimately, this book's ideal for anyone seeking a shake of reality.
This reading is a pretty motivational and genuine read, urging you stop the excuses and grab the reins of your own life. The author's very direct approach creates occasionally an uneasy read, though it just seems so correct. The book's focus on discipline truly got to me, and it really encouraged me to take responsibility, so I started to work on being an improved version of myself, instead of seeking quick fixes. It seriously opened my eyes, showcasing how frequently we prefer to blame rather than introspecting. Though some passages are intense, it adds to its impact. The writing style is accessible, ideal for even the younger audiences to follow. Ultimately, this book's ideal for anyone seeking a shake of reality.
January 29, 2026
Quit Jacking Around is a book for people who set goals in their lives but at some point, can't achieve them, whether due to routine, the unrealistic nature of the goal, or simply because their motivation has waned. In this book, author Bonnell helps readers make conscious decisions and accomplish what they so deeply desire.
In a concise and clear manner, this author guides readers through the process of setting clear goals so they can achieve them. This book aims to maintain the momentum needed to keep moving forward toward the proposed objectives.
I believe it is a very good self-help book, which shows that if the reader sets clear goals, it is possible to achieve what they set out to do.
In a concise and clear manner, this author guides readers through the process of setting clear goals so they can achieve them. This book aims to maintain the momentum needed to keep moving forward toward the proposed objectives.
I believe it is a very good self-help book, which shows that if the reader sets clear goals, it is possible to achieve what they set out to do.
January 30, 2026
A great help and guide
If you want to embrace a life with purposes, plans, objectives and joy, then you should read “Quit Jacking Around” by Timothy K. Bonnell.
Along the pages, he teaches ways to help people who get stuck in their wishes or dreams and lack willingness to continue. It happened to me that I start a new activity with enthusiasm but then I miss that spark that lets me continue with it. As the author explains, sometimes people want something but they cannot connect that wish with reality and they end up leaving everything. Thanks to this guide, readers will find the way to set clear goals and achieve them.
It’s a well-written, clear and useful book. I believe that it’s ideal to keep it at hand whenever a doubt or fear comes alive.
If you want to embrace a life with purposes, plans, objectives and joy, then you should read “Quit Jacking Around” by Timothy K. Bonnell.
Along the pages, he teaches ways to help people who get stuck in their wishes or dreams and lack willingness to continue. It happened to me that I start a new activity with enthusiasm but then I miss that spark that lets me continue with it. As the author explains, sometimes people want something but they cannot connect that wish with reality and they end up leaving everything. Thanks to this guide, readers will find the way to set clear goals and achieve them.
It’s a well-written, clear and useful book. I believe that it’s ideal to keep it at hand whenever a doubt or fear comes alive.
January 28, 2026
If you keep finding yourself procrastinating on your goals and not chasing your dreams, then Quit Jacking Around by Timothy K. Bonnell is a book that you absolutely have to read! Bonnell covers a lot of ground in this guide, helping you identify what your top priorities really are, cutting away non-essentials, and honing in on the things that will keep you going in pursuit of your goals. As someone who tends to have a lot of different ideas at once, I like the author’s focus on cutting out distractions. It also really helped me identify which issues I have that prevent me from having the right mindset to keep going. I am giving this book five out of five stars.
January 28, 2026
I enjoyed reading Quit Jacking Around because it feels honest and straight to the point. The book is about taking responsibility, stopping excuses, and finally doing the work you keep delaying. I started reading it one evening after a long day, and it felt like a friend giving me a real talk. Some chapters made me laugh, but others made me think about how often I waste time on small things. The author writes in a clear and simple way, which makes the message easy to understand. I liked that the advice feels practical, not perfect. This book gave me a small push to clean my desk, plan my week, and take action. It is motivating without being too serious or heavy.
January 29, 2026
Great job!
Quit Jacking Around by Bonnell, to be honest, felt like that brutally honest friend who finally tells you to get it together. The book does not sugarcoat anything; it straight up calls out procrastination, excuses, and that comfort zone we all know exists, yet pretend it doesn’t. What I loved most about this book is that it is very practical. It does not tell you to believe in yourself; it tells you to get up and do it. Some parts were very intense, but in a good way, like a wake-up slap (needed, honestly). It is a quick read, and I think it made me think about how I procrastinate on my goals and why I should stop jacking around.
Quit Jacking Around by Bonnell, to be honest, felt like that brutally honest friend who finally tells you to get it together. The book does not sugarcoat anything; it straight up calls out procrastination, excuses, and that comfort zone we all know exists, yet pretend it doesn’t. What I loved most about this book is that it is very practical. It does not tell you to believe in yourself; it tells you to get up and do it. Some parts were very intense, but in a good way, like a wake-up slap (needed, honestly). It is a quick read, and I think it made me think about how I procrastinate on my goals and why I should stop jacking around.
January 30, 2026
Awesome Book
This book really caught my attention because I am at a stage in my life where, as a New Year’s resolution, I want to strengthen my self confidence and see it reflected in both my personal and professional projects. Having a book like this, which helps guide the path and makes the process easier to understand, feels very valuable.
This book, which also feels like a practical guide, is perfect for people who want to build stronger confidence, improve the way they see themselves, and reflect that growth in the life they are creating.
It is a clear, motivating, and easy to apply read. Without a doubt, a great book and highly recommended for anyone who wants to boost their personal growth and overall life development.
This book really caught my attention because I am at a stage in my life where, as a New Year’s resolution, I want to strengthen my self confidence and see it reflected in both my personal and professional projects. Having a book like this, which helps guide the path and makes the process easier to understand, feels very valuable.
This book, which also feels like a practical guide, is perfect for people who want to build stronger confidence, improve the way they see themselves, and reflect that growth in the life they are creating.
It is a clear, motivating, and easy to apply read. Without a doubt, a great book and highly recommended for anyone who wants to boost their personal growth and overall life development.
January 29, 2026
It has given me energy
I am fulfilling a dream with my business venture, but it is not easy. That is why this book has become a huge driving force for me, providing key tools for understanding how to connect all the great ideas I have in my head with real actions that ground me and lead me to achieve those goals.
The book is impressive; it seems to hit on all the insecurities that readers have when setting goals for themselves, and that's precisely why it's so appealing. Thanks to the book, I've been able to establish my own personal system for change, and I feel renewed. I have to say that the author is a genius; he has enormous abilities.
I am fulfilling a dream with my business venture, but it is not easy. That is why this book has become a huge driving force for me, providing key tools for understanding how to connect all the great ideas I have in my head with real actions that ground me and lead me to achieve those goals.
The book is impressive; it seems to hit on all the insecurities that readers have when setting goals for themselves, and that's precisely why it's so appealing. Thanks to the book, I've been able to establish my own personal system for change, and I feel renewed. I have to say that the author is a genius; he has enormous abilities.
January 30, 2026
Quit Jacking Around is a no-nonsense sort of self-help book. This kind of thing is not usually my favorite, but I am very glad that I kept on reading. The author shares his personal life experiences, setbacks, goals, and ultimately, achievements. He describes how one can accomplish anything one wants to by eliminating distractions and focusing fully on what one really wants to achieve. Interestingly, Timothy K. Bonnell Jr. emphasizes that his guidance is not about motivation, but about gaining the clarity of what one’s goal is and then aligning what one wants with how one gets to that point. If you want to see results in any area of your life, consider giving this method a go.
January 30, 2026
One of the hardest things for me, being a procrastinator, is making what I want a reality. I have been looking for a strategy to achieve everything I want, and while searching online, I found "Quit Jacking Around". It was a great discovery because I could connect with the ideas and strategy this book offers for achieving everything we desire, no matter what our goals are, big or small. This book offers you the path to follow. Putting your dreams or goals into action doesn't have to be difficult; we just need a strategy, and here you can find it. I highly recommend it. It will give you the push that you need.
January 30, 2026
This book was very real to me. It talks about that cycle of starting strong and slowly falling off, which I’ve lived more times than I can count. The author doesn’t pretend change is easy, which I liked, but he makes it feel doable. I also liked that the advice is simple, not overloaded with theories.
The weight loss story adds credibility without turning the book into a memoir. It reads fast, but the ideas stick with you. I walked away with a clearer plan and less guilt about past failures. This book is about direction. A solid read if you want progress instead of another burst of motivation that fades.
The weight loss story adds credibility without turning the book into a memoir. It reads fast, but the ideas stick with you. I walked away with a clearer plan and less guilt about past failures. This book is about direction. A solid read if you want progress instead of another burst of motivation that fades.
January 31, 2026
This book was really good, what stood out the most to me was this idea of building simple habits and most importantly systems that are going to help keep moving every day. Books tend to focus on habits, and not systems to maintain these habits, so this is a great read to help with that. I think even as a whole, the book is simple yet full of clear and impactful information. The author's ideas can work for anyone no matter what readers goals or aims are.
It is very straightforward which I also enjoy; it pushes reader in this uncomfortable space to start working and improving. A very good book to grow.
It is very straightforward which I also enjoy; it pushes reader in this uncomfortable space to start working and improving. A very good book to grow.
February 3, 2026
This book doesn’t tiptoe around excuses, and I appreciated that. The message is simple: stop drifting and start building systems that actually work. Author Bonnell is blunt but practical, and his approach is grounded in real experience. The idea of a Personal Success System really clicked for me. Instead of chasing motivation, you build habits that keep you moving even on bad days. The writing is straightforward and easy to follow; it has clear takeaways you can apply immediately. This isn’t a feel-good book you read once and forget. It’s more like a reset button. If you respond well to honest advice, this book delivers exactly that.
January 27, 2026
Extra motivation
This is not like any self-help book. This is the ultimate roadmap on how to build a system that works, for you to reach goals and dreams. The best thing about this book is that all of the steps are clearly laid out, so you can easily find what you need to do immediately. I feel that the author uses a bit of tough love, but it’s just the perfect amount to push you in right direction. It’s good that the author has gone through his experience to design the personal success system. It feels more achievable when someone has already done it, and it gives you extra motivation.
This is not like any self-help book. This is the ultimate roadmap on how to build a system that works, for you to reach goals and dreams. The best thing about this book is that all of the steps are clearly laid out, so you can easily find what you need to do immediately. I feel that the author uses a bit of tough love, but it’s just the perfect amount to push you in right direction. It’s good that the author has gone through his experience to design the personal success system. It feels more achievable when someone has already done it, and it gives you extra motivation.
January 31, 2026
Straight to the point
Quit Jacking Around is a straight-talk, no-excuses kind of book, and I believe that’s exactly what makes it effective. It doesn’t sugarcoat the gap between wanting success and actually building it. I think it focuses on what most people miss: systems. Not motivation. Not hype. Systems that work when motivation fades.
This is a book that is valuable and useful and for this I'd recommend it.
Quit Jacking Around is a straight-talk, no-excuses kind of book, and I believe that’s exactly what makes it effective. It doesn’t sugarcoat the gap between wanting success and actually building it. I think it focuses on what most people miss: systems. Not motivation. Not hype. Systems that work when motivation fades.
This is a book that is valuable and useful and for this I'd recommend it.
February 2, 2026
I liked how much emphasis is placed on vision and execution working together. The idea of a Personal Success System helps connect daily actions to long-term goals in a way that actually sticks. It’s the kind of book that makes you pause and realize where you’ve been spinning your wheels, and then shows you how to stop.
This book is a solid reset. Direct, motivating, and practical, it’s a great push to stop procrastinating and start moving forward with intention.
This book is a solid reset. Direct, motivating, and practical, it’s a great push to stop procrastinating and start moving forward with intention.
February 2, 2026
Great book
liked this book because it really helps ground and focus the mind and work habits. It allows people to concentrate on a single task instead of constantly jumping between multiple activities. With the fast pace of today’s world and the large amount of information we are exposed to, staying focused can be very challenging.
However, this book explains in a very simple way why focus is important and how to achieve it in a practical manner. What caught my attention the most is the clarity of its message and how easy it is to apply the ideas in everyday life.
It is a great book, easy to read, and highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their focus and productivity.
liked this book because it really helps ground and focus the mind and work habits. It allows people to concentrate on a single task instead of constantly jumping between multiple activities. With the fast pace of today’s world and the large amount of information we are exposed to, staying focused can be very challenging.
However, this book explains in a very simple way why focus is important and how to achieve it in a practical manner. What caught my attention the most is the clarity of its message and how easy it is to apply the ideas in everyday life.
It is a great book, easy to read, and highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their focus and productivity.
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