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Summary: Surefire Success Strategies - It's Dummyproof!
Review: Randy shows CLEAR command over the strategies for taking lemons and making lemonade. What you focus on in life is what you get more of. By focusing on success, the universe will send more your way. Some of the most successful people in the world triumph not because they are better or smarter, but because they keep on trying. If you look at failures as "learning opportunities" in disguise, you'll see how small hiccups in life can help you to be wiser and stronger. Fear can stop you from trying. If you put fear aside and focus on the prize, you'll find yourself moving quickly to the top. In Proverbs 8:18 God says, "I can make your rich and famous, important and successful." God wants for us to live rich and abundant lives. When we live empowered lives, we have more to offer the world. Thanks Randy for a truly inspiring book!
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Summary: Randy Gilbert's "Success Bound"
Review: One of the first things that impressed me about Randy's book is that he summarizes and then builds on all the great teachers of self-improvement, including some of the greatest names in sales and marketing of all time, e.g., Charles Schwab - the man responsible first for selling the idea of US Steel and then developing our modern investment system. Randy also quotes Napoleon Hill, one of my personal favorites, whose book "Think and Grow Rich" is required reading for any marketer/sales person. If you do not own any self help books or have never read any, "Success Bound" is as good a place to start as any. This book will serve as an excellent introduction to who you should read and gives you a basic introduction to each teacher's ideas. What is more important about "Success Bound" is that Randy takes the lessons of each of these masters of motivation and synthesizes them into a coherent system based on the premise that to really take control of your life and your own success, you need to be proactive rather than reactive. The major focus of Randy's proactive approach to success is for each of us to change how we look at and deal with "failure." Randy's proactive approach uses "failure" not as a defeat but rather as a victory. With each failure we eliminate a wrong option in our lives - something that we were not meant to do, and thus bringing us closer to finding out what it is that we are supposed to do. He uses the story of how Thomas Edison tested over a thousand possible filament fibers before he found the one that worked. Edison never labeled all those that did not work as "failures," but rather as one more step on the road to a successful light bulb. Failure is not something to fear, but something we use to teach us what we need to do in order to succeed. Much of what Randy presents has been said by others. What Randy does that is different is that he actually shows you how to use failure to become successful. As Randy says in his foreword, "There are many books about how to succeed in a myriad of ways. Failure is a subject that is always mentioned, but never fully explained. Some of them go as far as to say that you cannot succeed unless you first learn how to fail; and then leave you hanging." Randy does NOT leave you hanging. In "Success Bound" Randy presents twenty-one strategies for learning how to fail in a way that leads to ultimate success. I am not quite halfway though my first intensive reading of this book, but already I know that I will read and re-read this book for years to come. I was a bit skeptical when I first started to read this book, even though it comes with some very powerful testimonials from people whose opinions I value, like Jay Conrad Levinson. I want to go on the record saying that this book far exceeded my expectations and is worth considerably more than what Randy is charging for it. I strongly recommend that you consider adding this book to your personal library. (...)
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Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: Great book by a great guy. Randy outlines in this book in clear terms what is takes to be success bound, successful. What makes this book unique is that it's written by someone who really lives this stuff. If you contact Randy and talk to him for just a few minutes you will see exactly what I mean. By the way, Randy is a devout Christian, and he uses many verses from the old and the new testament as references in his book. I happen to like his spiritually and appreciate his dedication to his religious beliefs--even though I am not a Christian, I am a Jewish soul. To achieve success, you need to read books like this one. I highly recommend you reading this book. This book helped me become more proactive! Zev Saftlas, Author of Motivation That Works: How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated
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Summary: Don't Let Fear of Failure Hold You Back!
Review: Fear of failing can adversely influence the decisions people make in their lives. But that need not be the case for those who read "Success Bound." Randy Gilbert clearly spells it out: Failing doesn't make you a failure, but it can make you a success! In addition to introducing proactive problem solving, this book provides guidance in turning criticism into success, learning from failing, using failure to help others, and much more. Personal experiences combined with a wide variety of quotations from others provide motivation and inspiration. Those seeking spiritual guidance will find multiple Biblical references (and the last chapter) for help and support. Numerous recommendations for additional reading are also included. Following a 22-year career in the Coast Guard, Randy Gilbert has now found his true calling and is doing what genuinely brings joy and meaning to his life -- helping other achieve success in their lives. That's the purpose of his Internet radio program "The Inside Success Show" (of which my wife and I were delighted to have been guests) and his book "Success Bound." If fear of failure is holding you back from taking the risks that could ultimately lead to your success, then it's time to read this book. Larry Ferstenou, Author
"You CAN Retire Young: How to Retire in Your 40s or 50s Without Being Rich"
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Summary: Success Bound: Randy Gilbert
Review: I was very impressed with Randy's book. It is a must read! I have read many "self-improvement" books, but this is truly from the heart and soul. Randy has a way to indirectly demonstrate the true purpose in life. Each and every one of us are blessed but whether we choose to see it or not can be a mystery. Success Bound takes the mystery out of the equation. This is NOT a typical "self-help" book, but a guide to "self realization" that is designed to gently, but firmly look inside ourselves for the truth of who we really are. You may find we are not whom we think we are, but living someone else's dreams and desires while robbing ourself of our true purpose and happiness. I recommend this book very much to all. It is enjoyable to read. Very informative for business and in our daily life. I love the side-bar of the phrases and quotes from successful people past and present. Positively, Positive! Something you want to read over and over! Great Job Randy! May God Bless you and yours.
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Summary: In Praise of Never-Ending Trial and Error Improvement
Review: How did you learn to read? Did you do it perfectly the first time? Probably not. You spent months learning the proper technique by trying various methods and getting better at the ones that work. People learn most things that way. As adults, though, we become self-conscious and easily discouraged when our first attempts are not brilliantly successful. Those reactions hold us back from accomplishing more. Success Bound attacks both reactions head on, and provides wonderful stories and examples to overcome them. The only other comparable book I have read is John C. Maxwell's Failing Forward. I heartily recommend both Success Bound and Failing Forward. All of us need as much motivation as possible for overcoming our inertia towards doing nothing new. I suggest you reread each book as often as you need to feel motivated to go out and fall on your face, laugh at yourself, pick yourself up and try again with a smile on your bruised and bleeding face. The book contains 21 strategies that look at the benefits and psychological challenges of trial and error. I found each of them to be very helpful. Mr. Gilbert uses personal examples especially well to bring his points home. He is also very well read, and appropriately and considerately refers to many other fine books. As a result, Success Bound is a great bargain and time saver. It distills the best of over 2 dozen books into one short, easy-to-read one. Unlike many authors who make such references, Mr. Gilbert has the gift of making the material fresher and easier to use than the original. One particularly helpful section explains how to overcome bad thinking habits so that you can make better decisions. Very nice! Unlike most books about success, this one is aimed at all parts of your life. It deals with religious faith, family, raising children, relationships with others, as well as career issues. If you are a Christian, you will probably especially enjoy the Biblical bonus which explains how accepting spiritual failure is essential to your soul being saved. You can supplement this book by reading advanced studies of what are the cutting edge practices in your field of interest. By combining that knowledge of what to start trying with an attitude that welcomes learning from your experiences, you'll be unstoppable and your heart will be filled with joy. ...
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Summary: Randy's Proactive Approach to Life is Awesome!
Review: I love Randy's success tips for how to lead a proactive life in Success Bound. He reinforced my carpe diem approach to life, which includes getting out there, taking chances and thinking outside your box. Randy interviewed me on his Inside Success Show about my "SMART Man Hunting" dating book. He asked great questions that helped me bring out the benefits of proactively searching for Mr. or Mrs. Right. If you want to be encouraged to go after your life dreams, check out Randy's proactive approach to life in this fun book. Go Randy Go!
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Summary: If all you do is what other people do...
Review: My grandmother had several favorite sayings. One was "If all you do is what other people do, all you get is what other people get...and all you'll ever be is average..." Read "Success Bound" by Randy Gilbert, and you'll never have to worry about being "just like everybody else" again. "Dr. Proactive" lays out a blueprint for leaving mediocrity behind...a step-by-step guide. It's a nice mix of theory and practical application, punctuated with dozens of insightful quotes. This is an easy read, but it's also the kind of book you like to put down in your lap every few pages while you stare out the window and ponder the wisdom Randy offers. I especially liked the section on dealing with failure because it reminded me of another of my grandmother's favorite quotes (which I've since learned originated with Henry Ford): "Where you think you can, or whether you think you can't -- either way, you'll be right. This is a book you should keep on the shelf -- but bring down often to read over and over again.
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Summary: Make A Quantum Leap with Success Bound
Review: I have read many self-help books and I must say Randy Gilbert's book on Success-Bound is a MUST read for anyone who wants to embark on his journey to personal transformation. If you want to make a quantum leap in your life, grab hold of this book NOW !! Regards. Dave Phua
Chief Executive Officer
Learning Works Corporation Pte Ltd
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Summary: Motivational writing...with a DIFFERENT spirit!
Review: What an amazing book! Not only does Mr. Gilbert focus on the financial aspects of success, but also--and more importantly--the spiritual aspects of success, as well as how to REALLY achieve it. This great book can help ANYONE "break free of mediocrity", and become the master of his/her own destiny, just as God intended...now, tomorrow...and BEYOND!
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