Dave is a bottom line guy who wants to get to the real issues. An all conference middle linebacker in high school and a free safety in college, Dave is not afraid to hit head on the real issues that impact success or failure in a person s life, relationships, career or business. Kevin Hall, author of the best seller Aspire, calls Dave a master communicator and masterful coach with the voice of God. Dave s response is always, radio voice, radio face. Dave is entertaining although he never comes to entertain. His mission is to inspire to breath life into people encouraging them to reach deep and become the best person possible both at work and in their private lives. Dave s favorite activity occurs one-on-one in the trenches as a coach facilitating real and lasting change. Dave is the CEO of the Og Mandino group and the co-developer of the Intentional Creation Assessment, the creator of the coaching program: Intentional Creation Og Mandino for the 21st Century, and author of Today I Begin a New Life.
What an excellent tool!! Finally a book that thoughtfully addresses self sabotage with tools, understanding, identification and a way toward your best you. Dave Blanchard provides so many resources within and outside of this book. Excellent!
This book was a great reminder of lessons I have learned, and that accomplishments don't happen while sitting in a place of frustration/depression/self-pity. It even helped me to figure out the solution to a recent problem that I've been stuck on for a while. The reminder was timely for me and has inspired action moving myself toward things I am passionate about. It's a short book so if you need a quick kick in the butt, this is a good one.
If you want an expanded discussion of some of the topics, I suggest Tao of Pooh, Stumbling on Happiness, and A Return To Love. (then read this one again, it's sure to bring additional insights)
Although the concept was really good the book didn't hold my attention well and I was left feeling a little bit like there was too much repetition and the author had to work hard just to create the book. It lacked the comfortable flow.
This is a book I will need to read over and over. Walking with the Blanchard’s now is such a gift. So grateful for what this book has already awakened in me!