The Official Guide to Success

by Tom Hopkins

This book is loaded with 82 ways to improve your career. Tom teaches proven motivational and inspirational techniques that will help you achieve your goals. Learn how to take control with a positive attitude that allows you to overcome worry, set priorities, develop self-discipline and pave the way for deep, personal happiness. Hammered out and polished through 18 years of new opportunities, Tom’s witty examples and insights will put you on an exciting path to your own personal success. Introduction by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.

Genres: Business, Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction, Personal Development, Audiobook, Personal Growth

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1982

Reviews

[Mat Rueter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inside your skin is a far more interesting, energetic, and successful person than you now believe yourself to be. This book is dedicated to that you!

[AttackGirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do you need a pick me up, someone to tell you that you are fat and lazy, you don’t know how to dream or your dreams are not big enough, that you have no motivation and your whole life, the lives of the whole middle class have been wasted… that the reason you are poor and have not accomplished anything is because you don’t dream and have no desire or goals, no will power or plan of action no one to nag you or be on your goal setting team, well then this books is for you!

[T. Laane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd say not much has changed since it's publication in 1984 - still all the golden rules apply. Downside of this book (or upside?) is that the Author pushed so many topics into one, like it would be the only book someone would read. A lot of lists on a lot of different fields. Definitely You can get some new perspective on something in Your life.

[Ed Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book, packed with short chapters that focus mostly on goal setting, focus, planning, direction, and attitude. Hopkins doesn't bring a ton new to the table - these are tried and true tactics - but the book is one of the easier to read and the short, straightforward chapters are much appreciated.

[Ian Kloester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly motivating for a young kid growing up in the 80's with a head full of dreams. Looks so dated now. Need to revisit it to see how it stacks up, but it was the grand-daddy of its day in the self-motivational era of the 80s.

[Nolan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Be the enthusiasm king and be impressive

No if onlys

Turn decades into days with books

Write any challenging problems down before bed and let subconscious go to work
What is another source of income I can start?

See who you are becoming when looking in mirror

[Gabriela Bazan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes you just need to change up how you say it, and I think this book does that.

[Melissa Birch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great for altering your MINDSET. I appreciate its non-anecdotal style and straight-forwardness.

[Alissa ❀ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little outdated and capitalism based but good lol

[Abby Nash · Rating 5 out of 5]

just love this author

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A first class book. Really fantastic.

I know it sounds obvious, "ALWAYS DO THE MOST PRODUCTIVE THING POSSIBLE AT ALL TIMES". But who really does that all the time they are at work? No one. So much time gets wasted.

It is great to hear what you already know, and have some clear strategies on how best to implement the ideas.

It wasn't geared too much toward sales and was totally applicable to my profession.

[Anthony McDowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook! One of my favorite trainers to study. Some quotes: "How's business? 'Unbelievable!' because that covers it either way! " "What's the best thing you can do when you are in a slump? PROSPECT! " "Listen to music first thing in the morning. " So much advice. I have seen 3 of his dvd's and 4 of his audiobooks. I found some books at a used book store recently I will tear into very soon, so let's look forward to that!

[Debra Langley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tom Hopkins reminds us of the importance of daily self-instructions. A worthwhile read with good take home facts.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good book with a lot of helpful hints for organizing your brain and your life to achieving your goals. I liked it!

[Gebo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome little book about how to gain success through goal setting, time management, and the right mindset.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

classic. good old tommy hopkins. this is good stuff - even if it's an older piece

[Ram · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I read. It changed my thinking process. Very useful and practical.

[Sy. C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Above-average motivational book with many concrete pointers built in.