Success Bound: Breaking Free of Mediocrity
by Randy Gilbert

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Book Review: In Praise of Never-Ending Trial and Error Improvement
Summary: 5 Stars

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 of Success Bound: Breaking Free of Mediocrity

SUCCESS BOUND has key principals, timely tips, and lots of fun stories about why, and how to master every type of adversity, failure, and unpleasant experience. Follow the 21 proven strategies in this fascinating book and your life is sure to be filled with success and abundance.

Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator of the best-selling series 'Chicken Soup for the Soul,' has had to master many types of failures and he claims, "If you're ready to be permanently success bound, read this book!"

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