Success Kills: Sidestep the Snares That Will Steal Your Dreams

by Wayde Goodall

SUCCESS - we crave it, work for it, dream of it, want it as a personal achievement, but how we each define it differs. Power, influence, wealth, fame, or a position of authority the hallmarks of success we strive for can just as easily become the cause of our destruction, if we don't have a clear set of boundaries by which to live. Corporate and religious scandals of recent years have caused unprecedented havoc and heartache in the world's economy and in the church world. Executive and spiritual arrogance causes a toxic atmosphere in too many organizations. There are safeguards and principles we must focus on to ensure balance with excellence in what we do. Core questions to be considered Take a discerning look at the concept of success in a personal, professional, and spiritual context in Success Kills . Explore the gift of adversity, finding a moral "north", learning from mistakes, and why some fear "successful" leaders. Discover a more important definition of success and the principles you can put in place today to achieve without compromising yourself or your future.

159 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jimmy Nzioki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good evaluation of what it really means to be successful and how to avoid the trappings of success.

The author rightfully argues that success isn't defined by how we look (physical appearance, the clothing we wear), what we own (wealth, material things, land, houses, and businesses), what we have done (accomplishments, positions held, prestige, power, education, or service).

He urges the reader to remember that with great power comes great responsibility and that as we learn from other's mistakes, we ought to remember that we aren't an exception.

[Sheron · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Leadership in Christian ministry is inevitable. It comes with great a responsibility and price. However, we hear about how Christian leaders have fallen into sin, have jeopardized their ministries and have broken the trust of the people. Wayde Goodall uses biblical examples as well as secular examples to amplify and prove his points. First the author defines, ''What is success?'' Then he takes readers through recognising traps in leadership and how to avoid them diligently. One of the things that I like about this book is that it gives practical scenarios on how leaders fail and the practical approaches they can take to avoid those pitfalls. Although the title is ''Success Kills'', the author encourages readers to pursue God's plan by knowing what real success is and by guiding readers to the success that God intended for us to have.

I realized that this book is not only for Christian leaders. This book is for anyone who is a leader irregardless of his or her field!

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a must read for anyone that wants to be in a leadership role. The comparisons of past and current leaders is displayed throughout the book. Breaking down the different qualities that a good leader has, is defined well in the book. The book gives a road map to success as well as the short cuts that leads to failure. I like this book because it gives Godly conviction, if followed correctly you will please God, yourself and family. The choice is yours.