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Summary: EMPTY HEADED LOGIC TO PUT ON YOUR PANCAKES
Review: I just saw Mr. Jolley speak at an event and boy was I highly unimpressed. And then I got a copy of this book...and now I am convinced that this gentleman has nothing of value to offer to real business professionals.
Mr. Jolley writes and speaks in nothing but platitudes with very little depth. Sure, you can be successful if you show up 100% of the time...as if that's all you need. However, Mr. Jolley doesn't tell you how to sell, how to market, how to effectively win business. He's too busy telling you how marvelous he is and how people love him.
Mr. Jolley's made an entire career on LUCK. There's no skill to what he does except he's a live wire in front of an audience. If you want depth, don't look for it as he offers no real tangible advice on how to create success. To hear him speak, you get 20 minutes of why he's SO great and why you should listen to him--as if he's figured out something you're missing. Don't be fooled by these motivational speakers who all are focused on why YOU need to buy THEIR BOOKS. IF you want to learn how to overcome obstacles, look to some of our great business leaders instead of this man who is peddling nothing but cheerleading for the empy headed!
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Summary: AWSOME!
Review: I met Mr. Jolley about 5 years ago at a Conference. I introduce myself to Mr. Jolley. Since, I met him, I learn alot from Mr Jolley... I' am a successful Entrepreneur, because of the tips, from his books.. Mr. Jolley is a great speaker and singer...Get his books,videos, etc...Believe Me It worth It!
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Summary: Encouragement from Within
Review: I saw Mr. Jolley on Chicagoing several weeks ago talking about his book and decided to invest. I am glad I did. A constant theme throughout the book was "you can do it." The author emphasizes that you will have problems but with determination you can over come anything. It's like having a little angel sitting on your shoulder whispering in your ear, YOU CAN DO IT, just keep going and never give up. I found it helpful for me as I am moving to a new stage in my professional life.
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Summary: BUY THIS BOOK TODAY! KEEP IT FOREVER!
Review: If you are ever stuck in Life from a setback, this book is for you. What makes it special? It's packed full of quotes and thought-provoking stories that will stay in your mind long before you finish the book! My personal self-esteem has gone up, and the way he wrote the book makes you feel like he's talking to you and only you. You feel like you are having a conversation with him in person. My concentration span is very bad but this book was so funny and enlightening that I didn't want to put it down. I take it with me to read on the bus, between my breaks at work and before my classes. What I like best is that he makes you feel like you can do anything. It gives hope and encouragement to help you get over anything you've dealt with in the past or any changes you are dealing with now. This will be a winner with teens, and adults and it's principles can inspire even little kids. I'd recommend this one to anyone who wants to have the courage to change their lives for the better. How long does it take to see results? One minute. Everyone can spare one minute. Remember, when you do something positive for yourself, you are really INVESTING in yourself. This book will certainly be a huge investment to be read and enjoyed again and again.
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Summary: This book hits the mark! It exudes positivity!
Review: In his follow up to his bestselling book "It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life", author and inspirational speaker Willie Jolley hits the mark! With sound suggestions for personal growth, his book exudes positivity. He reveals not only his own painful personal setbacks but presents examples of the trials experienced by the likes of Tina Turner, John Tavolta and Lee Iacocca on their paths to success. Drawing inspirtional quotes from such diverse sources as Tennyson, Les Brown, Plutarch and the Bible, he cements his appeal to a wide range of readers!"
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Summary: Willie's a Winner!
Review: My good friend Willie Jolley is a winner and has written another winner! If this book doesn't motivate and inspire you to make some changes, you are dead and they haven't buried you yet.
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Summary: BUY THIS BOOK TODAY! KEEP IT FOREVER!
Review: The 170,000 members of Toastmasters International recently named Willie Jolley the top motivational/inspirational speaker for 1999 and one of the top 5 top speakers in the world! Now, without a doubt, I know WHY. This book is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. Anyone who has ever faced disappointments or been discouraged by setbacks will be inspired to "keep on keeping on," after they read "A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback." I bought this book in paperback, but I'm also going to buy it in hardcover so that I can pass it on to my kids.
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Summary: Beatitudes are just platitudes, depending on the attitudes
Review: This is the first book I've read by Willie Jolley and it will be the last. If "A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback" didn't repeat passages and themes from his previous book, it would be 40% smaller. If you take away the stories from other motivational & self-help authors that Jolley repeats in this book, take away another 30%. And if you take away every time he mentions the title in the book (repeated almost as a mantra), take away another 5%.Cliches abound. Like my title for this review tries to convey, you just start shaking your head after reading a certain amountt and wonder if Jolley can write a page without a cliche or "snappy" saying. To be fair, I did take some good things away from the book. And if he happens to highlight an approach to a life turnaround for you, then it's worth every penny. So it gets 3 stars. Some good advice for me, but almost to the point of putting the book down for the reasons above.
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Summary: Beatitudes are just platitudes, depending on the attitudes
Review: This is the first book I've read by Willie Jolley and it will be the last. If "A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback" didn't repeat passages and themes from his previous book, it would be 40% smaller. If you take away the stories from other motivational & self-help authors that Jolley repeats in this book, take away another 30%. And if you take away every time he mentions the title in the book (repeated almost as a mantra), take away another 5%. Cliches abound. Like my title for this review tries to convey, you just start shaking your head after reading a certain amountt and wonder if Jolley can write a page without a cliche or "snappy" saying. To be fair, I did take some good things away from the book. And if he happens to highlight an approach to a life turnaround for you, then it's worth every penny. So it gets 3 stars. Some good advice for me, but almost to the point of putting the book down for the reasons above.
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Summary: EMPTY HEADED LOGIC TO PUT ON YOUR PANCAKES
Review: This is Willie Jolley's second bestselling book. It's loaded with fascinating stories of people who have had to endure and come back from some major problems in their lives. Some of them are from the rich and famous, and some of them are from ordinary people who wouldn't give up. He discovered they all had a similar pattern for turning their setbacks into comebacks - he calls it the VDAD formula (Vision, Decision, Action, Determination) In each chapter of the book, Willie covers 9 steps that will guide readers through the process of turning their own setbacks into comebacks.
1. Perspective - How do you see it?
2. Recognize it's life - Don't take it personally
3. Focus on the Goal - If the dream is big enough the problem don't matter
4. Make decisions - You've had a setback, now what are you going to do about it?
5. Don't panic! - Decide to stay calm, stay collected and stay positive.
6. Take action - persistent, determined action
7. Take responsibility - Face it, trace it, erase it, and replace it.
8. Have faith! You are blessed and highly favored.
9. Rember it's all good! - Be thankful, have an attitude of gratitude. I interviewed Willie Jolley on "The Inside Success Show" and loved every minute. He is a high energy and fascinating person. His book is just as real and inspirational as he is in person. Here's some other things you'll learn from the book: ** How Willie Jollie got fired at the top of his jazz career!
** Why you look at your setbacks as a gift of life
** What is 'VDAD', the real secret behind a turnaround.
** How you can do more, be more, and achieve more
** The 9-point guide to creating a powerful comeback
** How to dominate your life with FAITH rather than FEAR.
** And much, much more .. If you want to be ready for your next setback or if you need help coming out of the one your in now, then I highly recommend you listen to this interview and read his book. Randy (Dr. Proactive) Gilbert
Author of "AmazonBestSellerSecrets.com" and "Success Bound"
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