Momentum: How to Build it, Keep it or Get it Back

by Michael McQueen

Achieve the ultimate state of continual success Momentum is your personal guidebook to the art and science of success. Momentary victories and small wins don't last, and the frustration of reclaiming that energy is real. This book shows you how to cultivate a different type of achievement - measureable, sustainable and constant. It's the difference between winning a battle and winning the war, and requires more than a single brilliant move. It's about activity, focus and consistency, and working smarter instead of harder. This insightful guide helps you dig to the core of who and where you are, and start implementing the core practices and characteristics that keep the successes coming. You'll discover the traps that have been pushing you off course, and learn when to push through and when to change course entirely. Case studies illustrate the pitfalls of momentum-traps through the lens of individuals and organisations who ignored early warning signs at their own peril - and ultimately, detriment.

Momentum is not a fleeting or transient feeling. It's a skill that can be fostered, encouraged and nurtured, and it's the biggest success tool in the box. This book walks you through the principles, practices and ideas that help you build and maintain a positive trajectory.


Achieve breakthrough results and sustainable success Overcome baggage, monotony and the appeal of immediacy Build, maintain or reclaim your dynamism and vitality Avoid the common traps that hinder forward progress Whether you've had a taste of success and long for its return, or feel that something's holding you back from achieving your potential - momentum is your missing piece. Find it and grab it with both hands using the invaluable guidance in Momentum, the handbook for long-term success.

Genres: Business

209 pages, Paperback

Published August 3, 2016

Reviews

[Daniel Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, 'Momentum' looks divine. The book designer has taken great care to give every single word the visual emphasis it deserves. Second, McQueen has researched his topic thoroughly. He shares anecdotes but they serve the purpose of illustrating a point rather than promoting him. Third, the book delivers on the promise in its subtitle. Read it, apply it, and you will build momentum, keep it, or get it back.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book, well written, well researched, amazingly presented.
McQueen, unlike many other self-help authors does not claim to have a secret formula which gives readers quick and easy results; instead he teaches the value of momentum and habits in the success and detriment of our careers and businesses and how we can harness it for our advantage, a message in desperate need of in today's growing easy-win mindset.

[Allan Thiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you. I work by numbers, steps, structure and processes. This book is well constructed with each part fitting into the next in a logical and constructive way.

To add to this there is plenty of real life examples of the points and lessons be taught in the book.

It’s not a book full of pages of words rather it is broken up with case studies and quotes that help break the traditional books format, not that there are not many great books written in the traditional way, this is a refreshing change.

I have taken a lot from this. Not only is it a great read. It is also a great ongoing reference book to be returned to and used to check one is still on the right momentum track.

[David Wine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and very practical.

I finished this book with some great tips on this important topic. The real life examples were of particular interest to me. Great read, great length and highly relevant to the distractions face today. “WMD’S, Weapons of Mass Distraction.”

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful, practical, like the design. Lots of research but doesn't feel heavy to read.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I saw Michael speak recently and I enjoyed his speaking style, knowledge of his subject and the topic itself. Momentum itself did not disappoint - chocked full of advice and guidance on how vital momentum is and some ways to obtain it, keep it going whilst setting plans to keep it going way into the future and indeed "Dig the well before you get thirsty!" It covers corporate thinking as well as individual thinking.

I enjoyed the book but found the square format difficult to handle and high gloss pages difficult to read.