The Art of Achievement: Mastering The 7 Cs of Success in Business and LifeAndrews McMeel Publishing, 2002 - 208 pages Throughout the ages, plenty of people have written and spoken about success and excellence. But leave it to contemporary philosopher and popular business speaker Tom Morris to gather the best of it into a universal tool kit for achieving nearly any goal.From a clear CONCEPTION of what we want, to a stubborn CONSISTENCY in pursuing our vision, to a CAPACITY to enjoy the process, The Art of Achievement outlines a simple framework that will lead readers down a road of excellence. Peppered with quotes from great thinkers and successful people, such as Plato, Aristotle, Einstein, and Churchill, The Art of Achievement helps readers map out new paths to better health, greater efficiency, and deeper satisfaction. Tom Morris's previous business titles, If Aristotle Ran General Motors and True Success, have each sold 18,000 hardcovers and more than 50,000 paperbacks. |
Contents
42 | 1 |
Targeted Living | 2 |
Finding Proper Goals | 7 |
A Vivid Vision | 15 |
Purpose and Growth | 22 |
The Art of Confidence | 33 |
The Power of Belief | 34 |
The Logic of Confidence | 42 |
The Importance of Consistency | 94 |
Sending the Right Signals 62 73 | 104 |
The Art of Commitment | 111 |
Enthusiasm | 112 |
Boredom Exuberance and Dignity | 120 |
The Power of Positive Feeling | 131 |
The Art of Character | 141 |
Ethics and Success | 142 |
Cultivating Confidence | 50 |
The Art of Concentration | 61 |
Concentrated Effort | 62 |
Action Planning | 73 |
Failure and Creative Triumph | 84 |
The Art of Consistency | 93 |
The Business of Character 142 | 150 |
The Art of Capacious Enjoyment | 159 |
The Joy of the Journey | 160 |
Meaning and Joy Acknowledgments About the Author 160 | 170 |
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