Be Great: The Five Foundations of an Extraordinary Life in Business - and Beyond

by Peter H. Thomas

Peter Thomas has lived a tremendously successful and fulfilling life, despite personal tragedy and occasionally grave financial circumstances. He founded and built Century 21 Real Estate into the largest real estate network in Canada, and profitably spearheaded dozens of large-scale real estate developments all over North America. He has founded several more wildly successful businesses, the not-for-profit organizations LifePilot and the Todd Thomas Institute for Values-Based Leadership, flown a helicopter, dived to 850 feet in a submarine, and raced motorcycles. So why him?

Peter Thomas doesn’t believe he is a particularly gifted person or any smarter than the average man or woman in the street, but his achievements in business and philanthropy are world class. So what is the secret to building an exceptional life? The answer is that there are many paths to success, but what they all have in common is being true to the people on them, and you get to – have to – pick your own. Thomas shares his life, experience, and wisdom with you to illustrate his Five Foundations for achieving the life you want:

Values: Clarify your personal values and live them. Focus: Understand the power of focus and how to apply it. Visualization: If you can picture your goal, you can work towards it. Inspiration: Celebrate the genius within you. Reflection: Tap into positive forces you control.

For Peter Thomas, learning and applying these principles has brought him fame and fortune, aligned with a resolute conviction to help the less fortunate. There is no limit to what we are capable of achieving. Be Great is a manual for unlocking human potential.

155 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Sandy Chung · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most inspiration book that changed my view which is to live with your value.

[Wan Hisyam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and inspiring. A good book on spreading positive vibes and protecting your values/foundations in life.

[Christopher Lewis Kozoriz · Rating 4 out of 5]

When we saturate our minds with positive messages, as I did when the chips were down, we can transform our thinking and, in turn, our actions. Inspiration is like oxygen for the soul; all you have to do is breathe it in. ~ Peter H. Thomas (Be Great, page 136)

There are many treasures to be found in this book. One of the exercises that Peter H. Thomas encourages his readers to undertake is reflecting on the things that we have accomplished in life, rather than focusing on all the mistakes we have made.

Peter H. Thomas is a millionaire and the co-founder of Century 21 in Canada.

[Ozzie Jurock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peter Thomas:

BE GREAT – The five foundations for an extraordinary life in business – and beyond.

The founder of Century 21 Canada explains his philosophy that brought him financial despair into wealth.

Having spearheaded billions of real estate investments in North America, he shares his road that was full of challenges, trials and tragedy.

A very fine read.

[Nawal Farhat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is short and simple and definitely a pleasant read. Main message: clearly define your values in life, take all life decisions based on these values and focus all your energy in achieving your goals. The book is not business oriented as the title suggests..but rather very general for any person ..

[Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

good stuff...

[Angel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pratical Real Life examples of how to pursue your goals, business goals, life goals and educational goals. Inspiring.

[Jon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stick to your values. That's a good recommendation from this book. Everything else is Just very weak fluff.

[Mabel Chow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its a must read for everyone. easy reading but very inspiritional!