The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Let me tell you what I didn’t like about this book:

1) The name dropping stories will (and in some cases already are) dated. This book will not hold up over the years. He talks about people, TV Shows, movies etc, that in 75 years, no one will know what they are or who they were. I had this problem when I read Napoleon Hill’s books. Stuff that was a normal mind set when he wrote the books are no longer applicable. This caused me to grow frustrated while reading it.

2) The later principles talk about financial success. Where the information is sound, it doesn’t work for everyone. It is not a blanket approach. He says “Don’t think you can’t do it”. Well, let me see, if I save 50% of my paycheck in a savings account what will I show more be? Rich? No I’d be homeless. If you make $100K a year, then this is a possibility. If you make $40K a year, live in NYC and have a kid in college along with being a single parent, saving 50% of your check is not something you should be doing.

3) A lot of regurgitated information. Most of the stuff in the earlier chapters I’ve read or heard about over the last 20 years. There is no new information in here.

4) Too much book plugging for his “Chicken Soup for The Soul” books. We get it. You made money with these books. You had a million dollar idea…blah blah blah.

Let me tell you what I did like about this book:

1) I listened to the audio version so it was abridged. I do have the physical copy, but I don’t think I’ll be reading that any time soon.

2) There is some good information in here for those who are new to Jack Canfield and or this way of thinking. If you have been a student of manifesting and metaphysics for a while, this book will be too elementary.

3) I did like his principle on how you can self educate yourself. People think schooling is the only way to get ahead. Don’t get me wrong, it sure helps, but you can learn things by reading or watching educational TV or films. Or you can talk to people who can stimulate your thought process. He talks about staying away from negative people and those who will pull you down.

4) He did mention Stephen King.

And I do understand that this is not an instant fix. It should take years and years to master these principles. This is a great book for a 25 year old. For a 50 year old who has kids in college and gets paid minimum wage…not so helpful (financial info). Although we can all have a successful mindset, and because of that, this book has merit.

This book was not very motivational for me. show less

A very good all round book, touches on most areas of life with wit and intellect, although it does veer a little too much towards religion on occasion, particularly Principle 61 - Tithing. Think of it as a portable motivational speaker.
To get full value out of it, you need to make lists and complete exercises, rather than simply reading and digesting.

���A fabulous book on techniques used by the world's wealthiest and most successful people on productivity, motivation, relationships, finance, and other aspects of their lives. Jack Canfield's writing style is accessible and empowering. The book is filled with anecdotes and the success stories of many people, including folks like Sylvester Stalone and Debbie Macomber. I highlighted quite a few techniques, and already started implementing some of them. I noticed a swift change in the way I think about things, and as a result, an increase in my motivation levels and my productivity. Great read. (A)

I was initially reluctant to read this book by Jack Canfield, author of many Chicken Soup for the Soul books, thinking that his books will bore me down with many short stories and examples but nothing that I can REMEMBER for long term.

I have read many self help books (200 of them) and I have not really read a book which contains so many principles all nicely done up with examples. Most of the principles are sound and nothing to dispute about.

Also, the writing is easy to read and even a 16 year old can read without much problem. The principles are not in depth though but maybe, it is better this way.

I did not complete the book. I read the good half of it and scanned through the other half of it.

Good points:
1) Lots of short stories
2) show more Lots of Principles
3) Sound Principles


Negative points:
1) Not in-depth
2) You probably read most of the stuff before if you read a lot of self improvement articles or texts.
3) Book is incredibly long 400 pages. You might want to sieve out the important chapters for re-reading as not every chapter is equally important.
4) It will be hard to remember most of the examples. show less

I was initially reluctant to read this book by Jack Canfield, author of many Chicken Soup for the Soul books, thinking that his books will bore me down with many short stories and examples but nothing that I can REMEMBER for long term.

I have read many self help books (200 of them) and I have not really read a book which contains so many principles all nicely done up with examples. Most of the principles are sound and nothing to dispute about.

Also, the writing is easy to read and even a 16 year old can read without much problem. The principles are not in depth though but maybe, it is better this way.

I did not complete the book. I read the good half of it and scanned through the other half of it.

Good points:
1) Lots of short stories
2) show more Lots of Principles
3) Sound Principles


Negative points:
1) Not in-depth
2) You probably read most of the stuff before if you read a lot of self improvement articles or texts.
3) Book is incredibly long 400 pages. You might want to sieve out the important chapters for re-reading as not every chapter is equally important.
4) It will be hard to remember most of the examples. show less

This book contains many self help principles - it gives you a taste of various theories - it's not a get from here to there book - as it just has descriptions of lots of tried and tested methods for self improvement. Its a good book to get exposure to lots of different methods.

A bit cheesy but a decent book about becoming successful in life