There can be no doubting Wallace D Wattles was a man far ahead of his time and a genius in every sense of the word. His insight and courage led him to write a book titled 'The Science of Being Great' in which he explains and shines light on the real nature of humanity, the destiny that awaits the awoken mind, the false limitations human beings set upon themselves and what is required to live a truly great life. Although one has renamed this original masterpiece 'The Road to Greatness', the book retains all of Wattles' tremendous vision and reasoning. Wallace D Wattles presents human beings, and consciousness in a totally new light whilst drawing attention to thought provoking but very accurate points that are often neglected. In addition, this hard to put down book presents an original and refreshing take on the Law of Attraction through creative and positive visualization/affirmation.
“Greatness” has been defined as a quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent. “Road to Greatness” employs examples of selected individuals who achieved greatness. The road begins with a desire to become successful by creating a personal path to attain exceptional goals. “Genius= 1% Inspiration and 99% Perspiration.” - Thomas Edison (Inventor: He made 1000 unsuccessful attempts before inventing the light bulb.) “Never, never, never, never give up.” – Sir Winston Churchill (Historian, Nobel Prize Winner in Literature (1953) and Prime Minister of the UK during World War-2.) “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein (Theoretical physicist; Winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics.) “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney (Entrepreneur, animator, writer, film producer; record holder for individual Academy Awards.) “People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” Sir Edmund Hillary (Mountaineer, explorer, philanthropist; first climber with Tenzing Norgay to summit Mount Everest in 1953). “Road to Greatness” explores four groupings of over forty success factors that are instrumental in extraordinary achievement: Physical and Mental Fitness Connection of Inner and Outer Circles Constant Learning Skill Development Achieving competence in the success factors enhances an individual’s ability to achieve greatness and can be developed through discipline and deliberate practice by incorporation in small increments into routine activities. True greats consistently grow through self-awareness to overcome their limitations, take on challenges, and endeavor to face the obstacles they encounter. The characteristics and traits that drive greatness are inherent within all of us and can be applied to any field, subject, or discipline. “Road to Greatness” provides a roadmap to create a personalized path to extraordinary achievement for students, parents, teachers and graduates entering the workforce. Although it is uncertain what challenges you will face, the roadmap and exploration of greatness arms you with the tools you will need. As such, only one question remains: Are you willing to embark on your own road to greatness?
"Von Drehle has chosen a critical year ('the most eventful year in American history' and the year Lincoln rose to greatness), done his homework, and written a spirited account."N"Publishers Weekly."
UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHYKOBE BRYANT: THE ROAD TO GREATNESSIn the fascinating world of basketball, there is one name that shines brightly, a legend that transcends the court and becomes an endless source of inspiration. That name is Kobe Bryant, and his life and career are a testament to the power of determination, passion and unwavering self-belief. Now, we invite you to immerse yourself in his gripping story through our book, "Kobe Bryant: The Road to Greatness."Top 5 Themes of the Book1. The Ascent from Humility2. The Mamba Mentality3. Leadership and Legacy4. Resilience and Overcoming5. Global InfluenceCONTENT (30 CHAPTERS)IntroductionPART I: THE BEGINNINGS OF AN ICONA Boy In PhiladelphiaKobe And His FamilySchool Basketball BeginningsThe Decision To Jump To The NbaPART II: THE LEARNING YEARSKobe And Shaq: A Dominant DuoThe 2000 ChampionshipChallenges And FailuresOvercoming ObstaclesPART III: THE RISE TO STARDOMThe Development Of The Mamba MentalityThe Nba Mvp TitleEpic RivalriesKobe At The OlympicsPART IV: INJURIES AND RESILIENCEInjuries And RehabilitationThe Triumphant ReturnThe 81-Point AchievementPART V: LEADER IN THE TWILIGHT OF HIS CAREER.The Nba Title In 2009 And 2010Kobe Off The CourtRetirement From The NbaPART VI: LEGACY AND LIFE AFTER BASKETBALLBusiness VenturesPhilanthropy And ActivismKobe As Mentor And CoachPART VII: TRAGEDY AND LASTING LEGACYKobe's Tragic LossTributes And TributesImpact On Pop CulturePART VIII: REFLECTIONS AND MEMORIESPersonal Recollections From Friends And FamilyKobe's FuneralKobe's Legacy In EducationPART IX: KOBE BRYANT'S GLOBAL INFLUENCEKobe In The WorldHis Inspiration ContinuesKobe Bryant's Path To GreatnessPHRASES
This book is written to demonstrate to you that you are gifted enough to birth your greatness, if you can use the power of your mind to interpret the predicaments, pains, shortcomings, rejections, disappointments and travails that are making life looks to you as an adventure that is not worth exploring; making you feel discouraged to fight the battles of your life; make you feel inferior, concedes to failures and defeats and be entertaining the belief that you are not qualified to win the top prize in life, which thereby makes the space you ought to have occupied in life to be vacant.We used the English alphabets with names of prominent individuals - mostly Nigerians - who have made marks in their path, to show how you can use your "Mind" to envision your dream; to activate your cause, instinct, originality and uniqueness to take "Action" and create, endure, focus, grow, involve, leverage, risk and network in the pursuit of your ambition, in order for you to achieve your goals; and gain balance in "Life," access opportunities and treasures to flourish in your cause, become victorious in your callings and see you rises to the zenith of what you have chosen to live for, the path you have chosen to tread.In this book, you will discover that no successful story is the same. Though, some might look similar. You will learn that out of unflinching drive and unquenchable thirst, some people have designed their successes. Out of the zeal to pursue their ambition, some people have used their talents to navigate in their quest to meeting the time on their own terms. And out of relentless strive to stretch beyond their limits; some people have caused the fruits of their destiny to yield. Behold is the Path to Your Greatness!
From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes THE GUCCI MANE GUIDE TO GREATNESS—an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane’s secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement. From Gucci: “I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book should touch people who are going through something. It’s not going to be easy. But study these words, and put them into action. I want this book to keep you motivated. I want you to keep coming back to it for guidance and inspiration. You can put it on your shelf and keep going to The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness. This book is a challenge. Don’t underestimate yourself. Don’t think that what you’re saying is not important. Don’t think you can’t achieve the impossible. Everyone needs some game, so here it is. The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness is for the world. Enjoy.” In this inspiring follow up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. Packed with stunning photographs, The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distills the legend’s timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime, and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus, and hard-work. Using examples from his life of unparalleled success, Gucci Mane looks inward and upward to offer his blueprint for greatness. A must read for anyone with big ambitions and bigger dreams.
The Challenge Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the verybeginning. But what about the company that is not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness? The Study For years, this question preyed on the mind of Jim Collins. Are there companies that defy gravity and convert long-term mediocrity or worse into long-term superiority? And if so, what are the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great? The Standards Using tough benchmarks, Collins and his research team identified a set of elite companies that made the leap to great results and sustained those results for at least fifteen years. How great? After the leap, the good-to-great companies generated cumulative stock returns that beat the general stock market by an average of seven times in fifteen years, better than twice the results delivered by a composite index of the world's greatest companies, including Coca-Cola, Intel, General Electric, and Merck. The Comparisons The research team contrasted the good-to-great companies with a carefully selected set of comparison companies that failed to make the leap from good to great. What was different? Why did one set of companies become truly great performers while the other set remained only good? Over five years, the team analyzed the histories of all twenty-eight companies in the study. After sifting through mountains of data and thousands of pages of interviews, Collins and his crew discovered the key determinants of greatness -- why some companies make the leap and others don't. The Findings The findings of the Good to Great study will surprise many readers and shed light on virtually every area of management strategy and practice. The findings include: Level 5 Leaders: The research team was shocked to discover the type of leadership required to achieve greatness. The Hedgehog Concept (Simplicity within the Three Circles): To go from good to great requires transcending the curse of competence. A Culture of Discipline: When you combine a culture of discipline with an ethic of entrepreneurship, you get the magical alchemy of great results. Technology Accelerators: Good-to-great companies think differently about the role of technology. The Flywheel and the Doom Loop: Those who launch radical change programs and wrenching restructurings will almost certainly fail to make the leap. “Some of the key concepts discerned in the study,” comments Jim Collins, "fly in the face of our modern business culture and will, quite frankly, upset some people.” Perhaps, but who can afford to ignore these findings?
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the acclaimed author Samil Raza as he takes you down 'The Road to Greatness,' a mesmerizing chronicle of his two-year odyssey in the world of running. This isn't just a book about running; it's a compelling narrative that encapsulates the essence of human determination and the pursuit of excellence. It's also a comprehensive guide for runners of all levels. Through the pages of 'The Road to Greatness,' Samil Raza invites you to step into his running shoes and experience the highs, lows, and sheer euphoria of his remarkable journey. As you flip through these pages, you'll be swept away by the vivid descriptions of breathtaking landscapes, the camaraderie forged on the open road, and the grit required to conquer every mile. In this book, Samil doesn't just share his passion for running; he imparts a life philosophy that transcends the sport itself. You'll learn about the power of perseverance, the boundless joy of pushing your limits, and the unwavering commitment needed to conquer the road ahead, not only in running but in life.
