You Can Make It Happen: A Nine Step Plan for Success by Stedman Graham

by Stedman Graham

A motivational guide on how to overcome the adversities of life explains how to build self-esteem, surmount problems, and achieve personal success by determining who we are, creating a vision for ourselves, and making a commitment to realize that vision

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Laura Lynch · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well presented self-improvement book with personal stories and smart advise. Some of the steps are 1) Self-awareness 2) Create a vision of your dreams & goals 3) Develop a plan to pursue those goals 4) Have your own set of Rules of the Road, keeping in mind people and principles 5) Take risks 6)Learn to control your responses to change 7) Build a support team and make good decisions.

[Josey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was designed to inspire and challenge you. It emphasized a well-rounded life and Stedman gave personal examples for his ideas to round them out-not to overshadow. The book was extremely thorough and referred back to previous steps to creating your desired life throughout the book.
By the end, I felt a sense of inspirational overload. However, there were tons of great quotes I made sure to highlight to refer back to later in my Success Process.

[Shamsulhaq Hairan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a life-changing and awaken book for all.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Celebrity sports promoter Stedman Graham's success coaching book contains a great deal of useful information. Unfortunately, some of his presentation is kind of dry.

At his best when sharing personal anecdotes and tying them into his plan/approach, Graham shares a lot of inspiration and intelligence.

This just was not my favorite life coaching book ever, I'm sorry to say. It's not without its uses, all the same.

[Queen Diva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is SERIOUS about making a plan for success!! It took me 6 years to finally be ready to read this book and utilize all the steps listed in this book! Mr. Graham wrote a book that makes you look at yourself and ask key questions to make sure you are truly ready to become successful! I LOVED IT!!! GET THIS BOOK!! But if you are not ready to do exactly what he says to do then you can't do the nine steps successfully!!! Happy Reading!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure which was more inspirational, listening to Mr. Graham or reading the book. I think / hope it made me a better team leader / player. Its great advise for work, everyday life, and even relationships. Whenever I need a boost, I pick up the book and find the section that will most help me with my problem.

[Daryl Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read - one of the key points that helped me a great deal was: you oft times must leave something behind in order to move forward. Even if it is only for a short time, leave it and go. If it's meant to be, it'll find its way back to you.

[The · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good--some practical, useful ideas and advice. Better than I expected--I was expecting more intangible hocus-pocus and platitudes, whereas this was actually fairly focused and concrete.

[Lori Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read book on success frameworks in self development for knowledge workers, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs.

[JP · Rating 2 out of 5]

He has some positive, thoughtful things to say but this was too basic for me. I most appreciated the exercises in the first section about understanding yourself.