Success Is Not an Accident: Change Your Choices, Change Your Life

by Tommy Newberry

Tommy Newberry's best-selling Success Is Not an Accident (self-published in 1999) has helped over 100,000 readers achieve higher levels of success in both their personal and professional lives. Reminiscent of best-selling authors Stephen Covey and John Maxwell, Newberry teaches readers the power of goal setting, time management, visualization, and â self-talkâ so they can achieve peak levels of performance in all areas of their lives.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Business, Finance, Productivity

209 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 1998

About the author

Tommy Newberry is the founder and head coach of The 1% Club, an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and their families maximize their full potential. As a pioneer in the life-coaching field since 1991, he has equipped business leaders in more than thirty industries to work less, earn more, and enjoy greater satisfaction with the right accomplishments. Tommy is the author of "The 4:8 Principle," "Success Is Not an Accident," "366 Days of Wisdom and Inspiration," and numerous audio programs, including the best-selling "virtual coaching" series Success Is Not an Accident: Secrets of the Top 1%. Known for his blunt, highly practical, and no-nonsense coaching style, Tommy has earned the title of America's Success Coach. His passion for developing the whole person is clearly evident throughout his live workshops, keynote presentations, books, and audio courses. Tommy's annual Couples Planning Retreat takes world-class planning tools into the family realm, showing husbands and wives how to design a more balanced, simplified, and enriching life together. An avid goal setter, Tommy has earned certification as an emergency medical technician and PADI rescue diver. He has also earned a black belt in the Korean martial art of choi kwang do. Tommy lives in Atlanta with his wife, Kristin, and their three boys.

Reviews

[Courtney Skelton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Success is not an Accident fell way short of expectations. Although it had good points about and ways to set and maintain goals, it is largely full of sell indulgent rants geared towards the narcissistic populace that thinks of them selves and no one else. It has an attitude that everyone, no matter who you are, can follow and use the same exact blue print for success. It also teaches improper manners and encourages lying. Page 98- When somebody unexpectedly drops in, stand up and begin to leave. "I am on my way out.: and hold the meeting right there. Then go to the bathroom, or down the hall, whatever, then get back to work. Pretty dishonest, and misleading at the very least. Then there is the whole outdated ideas of how to keep goals with out the use of computers, smart phones, etc. Save your time and get your motivational material somewhere else from a book published this decade.

[E. Scott Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great great great book!

I am going to plan to re-read this again and again each year to make sure I am taking adavantage of the habits that Tommy outlines.

By the way, I pretty much feel this way about all of Tommy's books!!!

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audio set up has changed my life forever, and I listen to it over and over again. If you want help in planning your future and rising above an ordinary lifestyle, this is a great way to start!!

[Abner Huertas]

Un libro práctico que te lleva de la mano para que construyas tu visión y misión de vida., algo muy importante para cada uno de nosotros para saber la dirección que debemos tomar.

[Reagan Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this book about 5 times and every time I read it I get something new out of it. I love its positivity and forward thinking principles.

[SURYA · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want to lead an extraordinary life, first observe what ordinary people do and then don't do it!. A superb idea exploded in this book.

What will happen if you jump from 37th floor of a building?. Everything will have consequences. Be aware of your choices and actions. Matters so simply and candidly stated in this style by this book make this book very interesting and close to me.

This is a very frank and resourceful and clear book for any one who wants to understand himself better and to understand the basics [always important] of success and to elevate his success and joy in life. A beginner, novice or a professional successful man or a hard core successful woman---anybody can get many benefits by reading this book and by implementing the proven principles etc. outlined so well in this simply good book. The tone is direct, open and friendly.

This book might become your friend!.

[Ligia Bonetti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro es sencillo y su contenido relativamente conocido. Es un recordatorio para el lector que nada pasa por casualidad …. Nada es cuestión de suerte o inexplicable. La decision esta en cada uno de nosotros, en cada paso que damos, en cada decision que tomamos, en cada momento que sacrificamos con verdadera convicción, en cada momento que decidimos adoptar un estilo de vida coherente, de energía, y determinación. Y como sugerencia: escribe tus metas, comprométete y rodéate de gente que te apoye a llegar NO que te abrace cuando fracasas … si no que te ayude a levantar y empuje a seguir adelante.

[Shalah Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book by recommendation from my brother. He enjoyed it, and so did I. A lot of practical thinking, and strategies that are simple to apply, yet for most people the one thing that stands in the way of success is a lack of discipline. To accomplish most things in life, your efforts must be disciplined. You can make mistakes along the way, but persistence will bridge the gap between you where you desire to be.

[Nick Salenga · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book of process of living your dreams is not complex or even sophisticated that is simple, straightforward @ it work in moment you fully accept it with you life & lives you love will never be same again.

[Rona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Renewing. Repetition. Reinforced.

[Debbirder · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just no.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I read this book as a free Amazon download, it is worth paying hardcover price for this book if you are interested in self improvement of yourself and your business. New berry brings in aspects of motivation, organization, and your personal health and sums them up in a concise way. In addition, his discussion of self talk and self empowerment only covers a chaper or two. But follows the princles I have spent years studying in various religious, new age, and spiritual texts, and the principles included within are sound. This author is handing you the skills to create a magical sense of self and life in a simple, easy to read format. however, do note that this author does cite Christian bible verses and the like--it would be a better sell in this secular society to leave such things to religious books. That said, it is minimized after the first few chapters, so you don't feel like you are beginning given a chastising biblical sermon.

[Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, this is a great book! It preps you to become successful, and shows you that the only person that can possibly hold you back from being your successful self is the person that you see in the mirror. Therefore, you must train yourself to take charge and make him work for you to accomplish all of your goals! My only major complaint about this book, also leading to the rating a 4 of 5, is that it is completely and overly religious. From the introduction and all the way to the end the book is put only into a conservative christian's perspective, and leaving no room for people who are of other religions. However, though you may be of another religion I would highly recommend you reading this book while either ignoring or applying the religious phrases to your religion.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it. It's a lot of common sense information redone. We all learned how to make money and be successful, but it seems like we have a mental blocker to turn it off.

One of the beginning principles discussed was reaping vs sowing. (Sounds like Sunday School doesn't it?) How can you harvest a crop if you never planted? It's brilliant!


If you are in any type of business class...take some time and read this book with a highlighter in hand.

[Barbara Gareis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of common sense stuff but a refresher is always good. I especially like the lessons following each chapter. I feel like I have something concrete now to work with and I'm confident now more than ever that I will reach my goals. This book was very motivating and fun to read.

[Shawn Hardister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. A wholistic, Bible-based prescription for improving one's life. Inspiration to take the difficult next steps to apply it to your life. Will be reading this again and using it as a handbook for success.

[Anthony Mast · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are of the mindset to change your way of thinking this is the book for you. Learn how to set goals, why to set goals, and how to reach them. This is great read for all ages and stages in life.

[Jerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, in my opinion, is the best step by step book to creating the right mentality to handle success.

[Case · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, highly recommended to anyone wanting help making goals and plans in his or her life.

[Lupita]

Excente libro, lo estoy leyendo aun..!!!

[Brianna Elsass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly light read, a little long in a few places but not nearly to the extent I assumed. Great motivator to re-evaluate and restructure your goals and how you are progressing (or not!) through them.

[Jason Grubbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good motivational book. Teaches you to take responsibility for your life. A lot of practical ideas to be more productive.

[Angela Mckenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspirational read - makes one stop and think about their life, goals and dreams and gives you an outline for you to plan the success you want to accomplish.

[Ms Maureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the spiritual aspect.

[Gabriel Villabon · Rating 3 out of 5]

N/A It's for a different age and most preferably a very, very Christian soul.

[Arup · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful book with practical examples.

[Sharaiz Visuete · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy interesanttes capítulos acerca de por qué debes fijarte metas, como alcanzarlas. Un cápitulo muy útil de administración de tiempo.

[Kim]

Some good exercises but way too much preaching. I think I could have just done the exercises and gotten what I needed from this one.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's so motivating!
It gives a lot of practical advice on how to become a successful person.

[Tiare · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another one read ages ago.