[ PIVOT: HOW ONE SIMPLE TURN IN ATTITUDE CAN LEAD TO SUCCESS ] By Zimmerman, Alan ( Author) 2006 [ Hardcover ]

by Alan R. Zimmerman

WHETHER YOU ARE struggling with your goals, unmotivated at work, burnt out on bad news, or just uninspired, a simple turn in attitude can make all the difference.In Pivot, Dr. Alan R. Zimmerman draws from his extensive experience as a performance consultant and speaker to reveal the crucial role that attitude plays in your success.Through Dr. Zimmerman's nine-step attitude revolution, you your status quoChoose your mental strategyCurb the negativity blocking your successImprove your confidenceBuild stronger relationshipsExperience an instant boost in enthusiasmMake every day a successful dayStop worryingOvercome failureIf it's time for a revolution in your life, Pivot can lead the way.

Genres: Self Help, Leadership

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hate self-help books. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. The best self-help book ever. As a matter of fact the ONLY self-help book you need.

[Del · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tons of intuitive, enlightening advice for improving everyday life. I wished it was my copy so I could mark it up! As it was, I took 6 pages of notes to refer to.

[Mike Morgenstein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pivot is a pretty solid self-help book on attitude and it's importance on it's success. All and all, there are three main objectives in the book: to underline the importance of attitude, to explain how to achieve the right positive attitudes that are integral to well-being, and lastly a "how-to" for maintaining a positive attitude despite the changes and challenges one is likely to endure. Every chapter concludes with exercises that are geared to help one improve their attitude. Though I am appreciative that many studies are referenced, many are somewhat vague and subjective. This is mainly because of obscured premise of what a "good attitude" really is. For one it's hard to scientifically define 'attitude' in its fullest sense. And two, even if you can, it is till hard to isolate the exorbitant amount of crucial variables that will make its way into the equation as well. Attitude stems from belief, and though some of the studies - from what I read them as - seem broad, they seem to qualify as well. Many of the aphorisms are encouraging and true. For example: "The winner sees an answer for every problem. The loser sees a problem in every answer." I have to mention that anything should refer to "god" or religion should be left out. Sadly the author assumes that his readers are religious and believe in a god. It's not overbearing, but its unnerving and makes the author lose credit for in what my eyes should be a completely secular book. Well written and easily digestible are what comes to mind overall.

[Drew Denham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good attitudes bring good results, and bad attitudes bring bad results

1500 people
A - 83% went for jobs they thought they could make lots of money
B - 17% went for jobs they had positive attitudes towards
101 millionaires
1 from group A

People’s attitudes, rather than their aptitude’s, determines their altitudes.

Some psychologists have estimated that only 3 percent of people get serious enough about their goals to think about them, refine them, and write them down.

Negative thoughts come in = stop 🛑!!

If you cannot see yourself making cold calls without fear of rejection, you will never be able to do it.

If you want a high self esteem, you’ve got to take some risks. You can’t live in a comfort zone, be afraid of change, and feel good about yourself.

Acknowledgement feeds your self esteem & builds your positive attitude.

To maintain your own self esteem, you’ve got to stand up for yourself. You can’t let others take advantage of you and still feel good about yourself.

Stay in contact with encouragers

Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything.

How important will this worry be in 5 years?

Worry - cancel cancel

If only 👉NEXT TIME 🤩

[Anisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The discipline chapter was my favorite.

[Blake Dahlberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's been a while since I read this book, but it basically talks about how having a positive attitude helps any situation in life. The author mainly talks about being positive at work, which in turn will make you more productive. It reads really quickly and didn't take me much time to read it at all. It's a great book for anyone looking to enjoy work and/or life more or someone trying to find a secret of success.

[Chad Mitchem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome Book, read it several years ago...but you'd never know it. :( Need to read it again!!!

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, transformed me to a more positive person.

[LibraryEnthusiast · Rating 3 out of 5]

Page 51 had a great exercise for people preparing for an interview. List 200 Things you are proud of // accomplishments large and small.

[Tutu Jauhojarvi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read!