Title: No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline
Author: Brian Tracy
First published January 1, 2010
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.02
Overview
Are you tired of feeling like success is out of reach because you weren’t born into wealth, don’t have the right connections, or lack special skills? The truth is, success is achievable for anyone who has self-discipline.
No Excuses! by Brian Tracy outlines how you can attain success in all areas of your life by overcoming the two worst enemies of success: laziness and the desire for immediate gratification. Tracy provides 21 chapters, each focusing on how you can be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with practical exercises to help you apply the “no excuses” approach to your own life.
Stop envying those who you believe are luckier than you and start your journey to success. With a little self-discipline, you can achieve anything you set your mind to!
About the Author
Meet Brian Tracy: the Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company that specializes in developing individuals and organizations. With over 30 years of experience in economics, history, business, philosophy, and psychology, he has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed over 5,000,000 people in 55 countries worldwide.
As a highly sought-after keynote speaker and seminar leader, Brian addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He’s the author of over 45 books translated into dozens of languages, including the worldwide best-selling Psychology of Achievement.
He has also written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs.
Brian speaks to corporate and public audiences on a wide range of subjects, including Personal and Professional Development, Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity, and Success Psychology. His exciting talks and seminars bring about immediate changes and long-term results for executives and staff of some of America’s largest corporations.
Before founding Brian Tracy International, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. With successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution, and management consulting, Brian has conducted high-level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
Brian has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents and speaks four languages. He is happily married and has four children.
He’s also the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
Brian’s most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
Editoral Review
Book Review: No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy, a renowned author and motivational speaker, offers an insightful and practical guide for those seeking to cultivate self-discipline in their personal and professional lives in his book, No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline. First published in 2010, the book offers a rare blend of personal anecdotes and scientific research, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
Tracy begins by explaining the significance of self-discipline in achieving success and happiness in life. He emphasizes the role of discipline in creating accountability, setting goals, and overcoming obstacles.
The author also provides guidance on how to develop self-discipline through simple habits, such as waking up early, maintaining a healthy diet, and engaging in regular exercise. Tracy also talks about the detrimental effects of self-sabotage, procrastination, and fear, and how individuals can overcome these barriers to achieve success.
He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and accountability, and how excuses can be roadblocks to achieving ones goals. The books strength lies in Tracys practical and actionable advice, which resonates with readers looking for tangible solutions.
His approachable writing style and use of relatable examples make the book accessible to a wide audience, from those just starting their self-improvement journey to seasoned professionals seeking to achieve greater success. However, some readers might find the repetitive nature of the book to be a drawback.
The author reiterates certain points several times throughout the book, which could be seen as unnecessary. Similarly, some individuals might find the books tone to be overly simplistic, lacking in depth and nuance.
Despite these minor drawbacks, the book remains an essential text for anyone seeking to enhance their self-discipline and achieve their goals. No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline is a must-read for anyone looking to create positive habits in their lives, cultivate self-discipline and ultimately achieve success.
Overall, No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracy is a compelling and insightful book that deserves a 4 out of 5 rating. It is an excellent resource for those looking for practical and actionable advice on self-improvement and self-discipline.
