How Good Can It Get?: What I Learned from the Richest Man in the World

by Alan Cohen

Most of us were taught that to reach our goals, we have to work hard and fight every step of the way. But it's simply not true. Everything you need to know to achieve personal, financial, career, and relationship success is here in this modern-day, feel-good parable by bestselling author Alan Cohen. Take an inspirational journey with Mr. Everit, the avuncular owner of a wheelbarrow factory, and his management trainee, who challenge us to overcome our preconceived notions about money and our ability to create the good life. This touching prosperity parable illuminates the importance of attitude, expectation, and self-worth as keys to personal and business success. Cohen offers practical examples and tips in the context of an intriguing, heartwarming story with a surprise twist. You'll discover important lessons about changing from a fear mentality to a wealth mentality, overcoming small and self-defeating modes of thinking, and taking care of people while letting life take care of you. This refreshing mix of feel-good, home-spun, universal truths will make you think, laugh, cry, and remind you that the answer to your quest is closer to home than you may know. Cohen's charming modern-day parable teaches us to overcome fear, relax, and enjoy the richness life has to offer. A mix of Paolo Coelho, Spencer Johnson, and Forrest Gump, it is a good tale about how to create the good life.

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2011

About the author

Alan Cohen is the author of several self help books.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Took me quite by surprise!

[Nattaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the Thai translation. The translation is not good. So, I think it is overhyped, because people keep telling me it's a good book, but I just happen to read better books of the same genre.

[joanne cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in one sitting.

I absolutely loved this book, I couldn't put it down. Funny and subtlety brilliant. Everyone would benefit from reading it. Simple but profound.

[Maricarmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love it! Inspirational story with lots of actionable takeaways for reflection and personal development. Finished with teary eyes.

[Prashant Singh]

Awesome !

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Corny but grew on me. Lots of little gems nestled within.