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Success Is a Journey: Making Your Life a Grand Adventure
If you think success is a one-step process, think again. Better yet, read on. This tale of adventure and discovery describes the beginning of Brian Tracy's personal journey to success and wealth. It began when he awoke one day with an exciting dream—to travel from the west coast of America to Cape Town, South Africa. That trip led to an unexpected and dangerous confrontation with reality deep in the heart of the Sahara Desert. He would never be the same again, having learned the critical importance of courage, persistence, and the acceptance of total responsibility for one's very survival. Using his story as a metaphor for any success in life, Brian Tracy shares how everyone can find similar lessons in their own lives. You learn the simple, yet essential steps you can take right now to achieve the greatness that lies within you. This is not a book of platitudes. It doesn't contain neatly numbered "secrets" of success. This book is about life, real life—and real su! ccess, with all its ups and downs. As you read, reflect on your own journey. You, too, will find success if you faithfully carry on.
- GenresBusiness
194 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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About the author
Brian Tracy
1,082 books5,205 followersBrian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
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August 13, 2023
An enjoyable read. I've read it al least twice. A great story of perseverance.
Read it again to the family 1/2018
Read to Naomi and Julia 8/12/23
Read it again to the family 1/2018
Read to Naomi and Julia 8/12/23
February 1, 2018
"You will die in the desert." Carry On, Carry On!
2018 A self-improvement book. David read to the family at dinner.
2010 David read to the family.
2018 A self-improvement book. David read to the family at dinner.
2010 David read to the family.
August 19, 2018
The book is about the author’s journey from Canada to Africa and how he and his friend managed to cross Sahara desert but more importantly the author is telling you about the life lessons he learnt during his journey which is applicable in anybody’s life.His adventurous journey itself is really interesting to read about and at the same time you get invaluable advices for self improvement and success in life.👍
January 29, 2018
i loved how it was a story and how each difficulty encountered was a lesson learnt. i appreciate also that the author decided to share these lessons with us. it was an eye opener and a page turner
December 23, 2016
Brian Tracy looks back on his days as a young man, when he and his friends undertook an adventurous and quite unprepared journey over sea and land, from north America to Europe, all the way down through the African continent, towards South Africa. At the time, Brian was 21 years old. A little unusual: after every episode of his journey, Brian dedicates a separate block of text to the lesson he learned from that particular episode. This shifts you from the story towards the present moment and is meant to make you reflect and learn. Nevertheless, it is a funny, enjoyable and entertaining book. Recommendable to anyone who wants to learn from the early life experiences of an extraordinary succesfull person.
September 25, 2012
I love the connection between seeing the world and learning some fundamental life lessons in the process. Being out of the familiar is a great place to grow, observe and expands your perspective like nothing else.
February 5, 2009
I listened to the tape version of this. Amazing life lessons given! Loved it.
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