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The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future
In the spirit of Fish! and The Go-Giver, Skip Prichard draws on a lifetime of studying success to share the 9 mistakes wildly accomplished people know not to make, so you can avoid them too!
What if the world's most accomplished people are so successful because they avoid nine pitfalls in life that the rest of us are not aware of? In this self-help wrapped in fiction tale, Skip Prichard introduces a young man named David who with each passing day is becoming more disheartened and stressed. His life isn't turning out the way he thought it would. Despite having a decent job, apartment and friends, his life just feels hollow...until one day he meets a mysterious young woman and everything starts to change. David will meet nine people who have each discovered a core truth of achieving a successful and satisfying life by recognizing a key mistake they were making.
Like David, most of us are repeating the same mistakes, and while we may learn from them it is often too late and the lesson comes with a good dose of pain. But what if we could identify the mistakes before we made them? This little parable is packed with wisdom that will help you discover and follow your personal purpose, push beyond your perceived capabilities and achieve more than you ever dreamed possible.
What if the world's most accomplished people are so successful because they avoid nine pitfalls in life that the rest of us are not aware of? In this self-help wrapped in fiction tale, Skip Prichard introduces a young man named David who with each passing day is becoming more disheartened and stressed. His life isn't turning out the way he thought it would. Despite having a decent job, apartment and friends, his life just feels hollow...until one day he meets a mysterious young woman and everything starts to change. David will meet nine people who have each discovered a core truth of achieving a successful and satisfying life by recognizing a key mistake they were making.
Like David, most of us are repeating the same mistakes, and while we may learn from them it is often too late and the lesson comes with a good dose of pain. But what if we could identify the mistakes before we made them? This little parable is packed with wisdom that will help you discover and follow your personal purpose, push beyond your perceived capabilities and achieve more than you ever dreamed possible.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2018
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Skip Prichard
7 books24 followersSkip Prichard is an accomplished CEO, growth-oriented business leader, and keynote speaker. He is known for his track record of successfully repositioning companies and dramatically improving results while improving the corporate culture. He is a keynote speaker on topics ranging from leadership, personal development, growth strategies, culture, corporate turnarounds, and the future of publishing. His views have been featured in print and broadcast media including the BBC, The New York Times, CNN, NPR, The Daily Beast, Harvard Business Review, Information Today, The Bookseller, Publishers Weekly, Christian Retailing, and the Library Journal.
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January 22, 2023
I found this book by mistake, but maybe it was meant to be found by me. I couldn't put it down. It is a very easy read and a book what will motivate you. It offers perspective and a form of guidance through life. I loved it and I have to think some more about these new rules and how I can implement them into my life. A great read for anybody who wants to change something in life.
February 11, 2018
Prichard uses fiction to communicate lessons about success he has learned over the years. It is an entertaining story and may appeal to people who are interested in success but do not like nonfiction books. The main character, David, receives lessons from people he meets. The lessons point out mistakes people make, such as making excuses for behavior. The lesson learned is to reject excuses.
All of the lessons David learns are ones of personal success. While the lessons are all good for pursuing success, I was disappointed that there were not any lessons about how we treat our fellow man. There was no lesson encouraging us to help our neighbor live his dream. There was no lesson admonishing us to help our neighbor recognize his inherent value and grow in it. There was a lesson encouraging me in my own potential for success but not one about helping my neighbor realize his. I was encouraged to surround myself with the right people but not to be such a person for someone else.
This book will appeal to those looking for lessons about being personally successful in a fictional context. People who like the writing style of Andy Andrews will like this book. Unfortunately, there are not any practical strategies included for living out the success lessons given. Also, there is no encouragement to see that others are becoming successful too. If your idea of success centers on your own accomplishments, you'll like this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
All of the lessons David learns are ones of personal success. While the lessons are all good for pursuing success, I was disappointed that there were not any lessons about how we treat our fellow man. There was no lesson encouraging us to help our neighbor live his dream. There was no lesson admonishing us to help our neighbor recognize his inherent value and grow in it. There was a lesson encouraging me in my own potential for success but not one about helping my neighbor realize his. I was encouraged to surround myself with the right people but not to be such a person for someone else.
This book will appeal to those looking for lessons about being personally successful in a fictional context. People who like the writing style of Andy Andrews will like this book. Unfortunately, there are not any practical strategies included for living out the success lessons given. Also, there is no encouragement to see that others are becoming successful too. If your idea of success centers on your own accomplishments, you'll like this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
February 7, 2018
I just finished the Book of Mistakes, and it was outstanding. I suspect it will be one of those books you can read every decade of adulthood, and take away something different. Read it with a highlighter in hand – too many great quotes to list.
February 3, 2018
Who Knew Mistakes Could Yield Great Business Insights!
Skip Prichard is a perceptive business leader who has guided companies as a CEO but also interviewed countless leaders and learned from their experience. He takes this wealth of information and insight and pours it into the pages of THE BOOK OF MISTAKES. As he writes in the preface, “In my pursuit of success, I realized that true success was not about acquiring material possessions or a large income, though these often come as a byproduct of it. And I learned that each and every person in our lives offers wisdom. If you wait for the rich, the powerful, the super-successful to give you a guidebook, you may find yourself waiting for a train that never arrives. The lessons are all around us. The lessons are found in the collective wisdom of those we meet, in the books we read, in the experiences uniquely given to us.” (Preface, xi)
Subtitled, 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future, this book is a combination of business parable and direct how-to information for anyone in business. I loved the mixture of story combined with teaching in this book to make a page-turning reading experience. For example when writing about Mistake Six, David meets The Entrepreneur who says, “Excuses are the weeds that choke progress. Setbacks are the seeds that sprout opportunity. Now my thinking is different. When I start to blame someone or something, I stop myself and adjust my thinking. And then, when something goes wrong, I realize it means I am edging closer to success.” (Page 110). This example is just one of the nuggets of wisdom and insight throughout the pages of THE BOOK OF MISTAKES.
Prichard has written a valuable book destined to become a classic and read annually for on-going growth and insight. I highly recommend this book.
Skip Prichard is a perceptive business leader who has guided companies as a CEO but also interviewed countless leaders and learned from their experience. He takes this wealth of information and insight and pours it into the pages of THE BOOK OF MISTAKES. As he writes in the preface, “In my pursuit of success, I realized that true success was not about acquiring material possessions or a large income, though these often come as a byproduct of it. And I learned that each and every person in our lives offers wisdom. If you wait for the rich, the powerful, the super-successful to give you a guidebook, you may find yourself waiting for a train that never arrives. The lessons are all around us. The lessons are found in the collective wisdom of those we meet, in the books we read, in the experiences uniquely given to us.” (Preface, xi)
Subtitled, 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future, this book is a combination of business parable and direct how-to information for anyone in business. I loved the mixture of story combined with teaching in this book to make a page-turning reading experience. For example when writing about Mistake Six, David meets The Entrepreneur who says, “Excuses are the weeds that choke progress. Setbacks are the seeds that sprout opportunity. Now my thinking is different. When I start to blame someone or something, I stop myself and adjust my thinking. And then, when something goes wrong, I realize it means I am edging closer to success.” (Page 110). This example is just one of the nuggets of wisdom and insight throughout the pages of THE BOOK OF MISTAKES.
Prichard has written a valuable book destined to become a classic and read annually for on-going growth and insight. I highly recommend this book.
February 26, 2018
Stimulating and Invigorating-True Inspiration
This is not only a self-help book to acquire life guidance and direction, it’s a thrilling story with a plot that makes everything around you disappear until you finish the last page.
This is not only a self-help book to acquire life guidance and direction, it’s a thrilling story with a plot that makes everything around you disappear until you finish the last page.
August 14, 2024
it's about the story of david which have some sort of 'quarter life crisis' and meet some people who gave him advices about 9 mistakes. all of the points are common, nothing new. but sometimes we (reader) need to be reminded about those things. it's light and easy to read.
unimportant fun fact : i have been reading this book since 2 days ago, in the good mental-state, and got some burst of spirit. but suddenly, today, i'm in the few last pages, gloomy wave strike out my brain. so i try to read the remaining pages, but all of them seems off and bullshit 🥲
conclusion : this book is not for everyone. this is just suit for someone in a good mental state, and need some sort of fresh & hopeful words to supply their optimism about life. but if you s**cidal, this is not it.
unimportant fun fact : i have been reading this book since 2 days ago, in the good mental-state, and got some burst of spirit. but suddenly, today, i'm in the few last pages, gloomy wave strike out my brain. so i try to read the remaining pages, but all of them seems off and bullshit 🥲
conclusion : this book is not for everyone. this is just suit for someone in a good mental state, and need some sort of fresh & hopeful words to supply their optimism about life. but if you s**cidal, this is not it.
June 7, 2025
Es una narrativa ficticia con dos historias paralelas que enmarcan los nueve errores uno de evitar.
El enfoque es original y el mensaje general es bueno, pero los errores no conectan bien entre sí y la historia se siente forzada.
Es una forma única de presentar un libro de autoayuda, aunque al final se percibe poco auténtico. Con leer la última página de cada capítulo basta.
El enfoque es original y el mensaje general es bueno, pero los errores no conectan bien entre sí y la historia se siente forzada.
Es una forma única de presentar un libro de autoayuda, aunque al final se percibe poco auténtico. Con leer la última página de cada capítulo basta.
April 26, 2018
Эхлүүлсэн өдрөө дуусгах ном.
Бичигдсэн хэлбэр нь байдаг л нэг хувь хүний хөгжлийн тухай ном биш байлаа. 9 нууц гээд бгаа нь бол хаа сайгүй л байдаг улиг болсон гэмээр зүйлс. Гэхдээ фикшион болгож бичсэн нь тэдгээр улиг болсон мөрдлөгүүдийг дахин нэг удаа гэрэлд гаргаж өгсөн санагдав. Зохиогч маань өөрөө мэргэжлийн зохиолч, уран зохиолын хүн бишийн улмаас тэр фикшион нь 2 3 өдөр сунжруулж уншвал нэлээн залхахаар, сонирхогчийн түвшний гэмээр байлаа. Болж өгвөл нээсэн өдрөө дуусгаарай, нимгэхэн ч ном.
Бичигдсэн хэлбэр нь байдаг л нэг хувь хүний хөгжлийн тухай ном биш байлаа. 9 нууц гээд бгаа нь бол хаа сайгүй л байдаг улиг болсон гэмээр зүйлс. Гэхдээ фикшион болгож бичсэн нь тэдгээр улиг болсон мөрдлөгүүдийг дахин нэг удаа гэрэлд гаргаж өгсөн санагдав. Зохиогч маань өөрөө мэргэжлийн зохиолч, уран зохиолын хүн бишийн улмаас тэр фикшион нь 2 3 өдөр сунжруулж уншвал нэлээн залхахаар, сонирхогчийн түвшний гэмээр байлаа. Болж өгвөл нээсэн өдрөө дуусгаарай, нимгэхэн ч ном.
August 9, 2019
There's a whole vein of business books written in a fable format, when the lessons can be covered and distilled in one page. The overwrought and nonsensical story arc unfortunately provides a lot of space for outdated ideas about women (obedient, supportive of the successful men in their lives, still in roles like artist, not doctor), to the praise of a long list of all-male executives in the final pages. The advice is the usual: follow your dreams with focus and urgency, build a support network, use positive psychology, "believe." I'm ready for some new voices in this genre, especially from women of color who have faced real barriers to success and have specific advice on how to surmount institutional challenges. Believing in yourself is part of the battle, but actually building a community of allies can be quite difficult for people not in traditional positions of power and privilege.
April 17, 2018
This is an extraordinary debut for Skip Prichard. I absolutely love the "leadership fable" style of this book, similar to the style used by Pat Lencioni or by Burg and Mann in "The Go Giver". The Book of Mistakes is a very interesting read, with just enough intrigue and backstory built in alongside its core guidance on success and self-development. The only nit I can pick is that the author left me wanting more from the story of Aria, particularly more detail about what transpired once she made her way to America. Overall though, this book is a huge success - I would rate it in my top 10 business / leadership books of all time.
January 9, 2022
Wat een heerlijk vlot en wijs boek.
Een sterk staaltje motivatie en inspiratie, zo vlak na het ontkurken van een nieuw jaar.
In “The Book of Mistakes” volgen we David op zijn reis langs 9 Teachers die hem elk één geheim delen, een fout die in de weg staat van een succesvol leven.
Het feit dat Prichard de lessen in romanstijl aandient, maakt dat het geheel enorm aangenaam leest. Ook de samenvattingen aan het eind van elk hoofdstuk zijn handig en overzichtelijk.
Enkele van mijn favoriete quotes (en geloof me, ik heb me moeten inhouden om er niet meer te kiezen):
• The beginning is when you have more questions and answers. Readiness is when your desire is stronger than your distraction.
• When you act, you’re fitting into the story. When you write, you’re creating your own story.
• A life well lived, is a life true to who you are. Not who others say you are.
• Authenticity is a result of standing out. If you are true to your design, you naturally send out from others because no one else is quite like you. Authenticity is a beautiful expression of your unique giftedness.
Een sterk staaltje motivatie en inspiratie, zo vlak na het ontkurken van een nieuw jaar.
In “The Book of Mistakes” volgen we David op zijn reis langs 9 Teachers die hem elk één geheim delen, een fout die in de weg staat van een succesvol leven.
Het feit dat Prichard de lessen in romanstijl aandient, maakt dat het geheel enorm aangenaam leest. Ook de samenvattingen aan het eind van elk hoofdstuk zijn handig en overzichtelijk.
Enkele van mijn favoriete quotes (en geloof me, ik heb me moeten inhouden om er niet meer te kiezen):
• The beginning is when you have more questions and answers. Readiness is when your desire is stronger than your distraction.
• When you act, you’re fitting into the story. When you write, you’re creating your own story.
• A life well lived, is a life true to who you are. Not who others say you are.
• Authenticity is a result of standing out. If you are true to your design, you naturally send out from others because no one else is quite like you. Authenticity is a beautiful expression of your unique giftedness.
August 13, 2019
I loved the book. It was truly a page turner. Who would have thought I’d finish it in one day. I couldn’t let it go because it was That interesting. The book is a self help but written as a fable. It reminded me of “The Leader Who Had No Title” By Robin Sharma. Similar concept. 9 mistakes told by complete strangers and it’s for David to decide whether those lessons should mean something to him or not. And his life starts to change the sooner everything unfolds. Those 9 mistakes are done by us unconsciously and when we are aware of them; our whole life will be turned around. I would definitely read this again.
June 7, 2025
Me gustó, lo malo es que el desarrollo de la historia no tiene nada de profundidad y de inportancia, básicamente puedes solo leer el resumen de cada error y de cada ley y terminas el libro en 5 MN un final muy flojo. Tiene una narrativa que da un poco de flojera, tarde algo en leerlo por ser un poco aburrido.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 25, 2018
I could do without the the parable, but the wisdom drawn from the book is invaluable. It's a quick read, but I wrote down notes bc it'll take time to digest.
March 1, 2018
I love the idea that this brilliant book shares : if someone else is succeeding, change your mindset from jealousy to curiosity. And, The most important microphone is in your mind. Reading this book has been so enlightening!
January 21, 2018
This is like two books in one with two separate but related stories that come together in the end. By the time you get to the end of these journeys, you will have learned the 9 mistakes and 3 laws - life lessons you will take away from this book and will be able to apply no matter what your profession. It is written in the parable, storytelling style of Andy Andrews the Traveler's Gift and Bob Burg in The Go-Giver. If you have read either of these books you know what I am talking about. If not you should add those to your reading list too.
You will travel with David, who is not happy in his current job, as he learns the 9 mistakes from different people he meets who reveal the 9 mistakes and lessons he can learn from each.
You will also travel with Aria as she fights to preserve the book of mistakes given to her by her uncle and along her journey learns three laws of life that help her understand her purpose.
If you choose to embark on this journey with David and Aria there is a good chance it will transform your way of thinking and your life as it did theirs. As the old man said to David, "The beginning is when you have more questions than answers. Readiness is when your desire is stronger than your distraction." Are you ready for this journey?
If I had to select a favorite mistake it would be number 7 which is blending in instead of standing out. "Standing out is as simple as consistently outperforming expectations." I like to outperform expectations. You can outperform expectations too. Get your copy as soon as it becomes available and learn from these mistakes yourself and change your way of thinking and your life.
It is an enjoyable, intriguing, educational journey you will not regret.
I was provided a pre-release copy of the book in exchange for my honest review and that is what you see above.
You will travel with David, who is not happy in his current job, as he learns the 9 mistakes from different people he meets who reveal the 9 mistakes and lessons he can learn from each.
You will also travel with Aria as she fights to preserve the book of mistakes given to her by her uncle and along her journey learns three laws of life that help her understand her purpose.
If you choose to embark on this journey with David and Aria there is a good chance it will transform your way of thinking and your life as it did theirs. As the old man said to David, "The beginning is when you have more questions than answers. Readiness is when your desire is stronger than your distraction." Are you ready for this journey?
If I had to select a favorite mistake it would be number 7 which is blending in instead of standing out. "Standing out is as simple as consistently outperforming expectations." I like to outperform expectations. You can outperform expectations too. Get your copy as soon as it becomes available and learn from these mistakes yourself and change your way of thinking and your life.
It is an enjoyable, intriguing, educational journey you will not regret.
I was provided a pre-release copy of the book in exchange for my honest review and that is what you see above.
February 6, 2018
The Book of Mistakes was provided for me to review. What follows is an honest review.
Mr. Prichard has written a marvelous story around a list of mistakes that we commonly do that keep us from becoming a success. Why the story? Because it is easier to learn when you learn from a story. Even Jesus used parables to help teach a lesson. If it had been written as a bunch of dos and don'ts I am not sure I would have been able to keep still long enough to read it. By providing a story, we become engaged with the main character and want to see him succeed and by nature we know we can as well.
The mistakes, all 9 of them, are ones that everyone makes from time to time. To learn from them and advance is the important thing. Along with these Mistakes are rules to live by.
The main story (there is a smaller sub-story as to how the rules got to us) is of a young man who wants so much more our of life. He feels trapped in his job, cannot seem to please the boss, well you get the idea. He meets a young girl in the park by chance and accidently gets one of her papers. He wants to meet her again so he goes to the location on the flyer hoping to meet her again. He instead meets the Old Man, the first of the nine more that will come into his life at the appropriate time. The doctor, the conductor, the artist, the bookstore owner and more show up right at the time he needs to learn a new lesson in another mistake.
I used the mistakes recently with a group of men who have addiction problems. Most in the group were able to learn something from each one.
I would recommend this book for all. While I think young adults and teenagers would gain a lot from this book I am not sure that they would see the need to read it. Even at my advanced age of 64, I learned a lot from reading it. It is a book I recommend.
Mr. Prichard has written a marvelous story around a list of mistakes that we commonly do that keep us from becoming a success. Why the story? Because it is easier to learn when you learn from a story. Even Jesus used parables to help teach a lesson. If it had been written as a bunch of dos and don'ts I am not sure I would have been able to keep still long enough to read it. By providing a story, we become engaged with the main character and want to see him succeed and by nature we know we can as well.
The mistakes, all 9 of them, are ones that everyone makes from time to time. To learn from them and advance is the important thing. Along with these Mistakes are rules to live by.
The main story (there is a smaller sub-story as to how the rules got to us) is of a young man who wants so much more our of life. He feels trapped in his job, cannot seem to please the boss, well you get the idea. He meets a young girl in the park by chance and accidently gets one of her papers. He wants to meet her again so he goes to the location on the flyer hoping to meet her again. He instead meets the Old Man, the first of the nine more that will come into his life at the appropriate time. The doctor, the conductor, the artist, the bookstore owner and more show up right at the time he needs to learn a new lesson in another mistake.
I used the mistakes recently with a group of men who have addiction problems. Most in the group were able to learn something from each one.
I would recommend this book for all. While I think young adults and teenagers would gain a lot from this book I am not sure that they would see the need to read it. Even at my advanced age of 64, I learned a lot from reading it. It is a book I recommend.
February 7, 2018
There have been a number of books released recently on mindfulness or conscious living. This one, however, takes a slightly different approach by wrapping the lessons in a pair of fictional stories that give the message a sense of timelessness and modern day relevance. It also approaches the topic from the “mistakes” side rather than the “rules” perspective but the destination is the same – a fulfilling life of purpose and impact.
This is a very good treatment of the topic and I liked the stories. The writing is crisp and the messaging clear. Most every reader will find plenty to like.
While I did not know him before reading this book, Skip Prichard is obviously very successful and has a legion of followers, many of which apparently share a knack for speed-reading. He obviously lives by his advice and it’s working.
While I enjoyed the book immensely and fully embrace the concept of mindfulness, I am nonetheless conscious of the potential for mindfulness to empower excessive individualism. As much as I support the philosophy, in other words, I also accept the reality that the world is full of structural injustice. Racism, , gender bias, and other forms of structural discrimination are very real and mindfulness alone will not overcome them.
That’s not to suggest in any way that the author would in any way deny that reality. It is merely to remind us that life is not binary and that living mindfully is not enough. We have a collective responsibility to dismantle structural injustice so that each and every one of us has the same chance to lead a purpose-filled life.
Even Uncle Raymond understood that having the manuscript wasn’t enough. There has to be a Keeper and that Keeper is us.
This is a very good treatment of the topic and I liked the stories. The writing is crisp and the messaging clear. Most every reader will find plenty to like.
While I did not know him before reading this book, Skip Prichard is obviously very successful and has a legion of followers, many of which apparently share a knack for speed-reading. He obviously lives by his advice and it’s working.
While I enjoyed the book immensely and fully embrace the concept of mindfulness, I am nonetheless conscious of the potential for mindfulness to empower excessive individualism. As much as I support the philosophy, in other words, I also accept the reality that the world is full of structural injustice. Racism, , gender bias, and other forms of structural discrimination are very real and mindfulness alone will not overcome them.
That’s not to suggest in any way that the author would in any way deny that reality. It is merely to remind us that life is not binary and that living mindfully is not enough. We have a collective responsibility to dismantle structural injustice so that each and every one of us has the same chance to lead a purpose-filled life.
Even Uncle Raymond understood that having the manuscript wasn’t enough. There has to be a Keeper and that Keeper is us.
January 18, 2018
Excellent book. Skip addresses the mistakes many continually make in a very enjoyable and easy read manner. Once you start reading ... it is difficult to put the book down. Filled with inspiring quotes and great wisdom. This book would be an excellent gift for anyone and a great reference guide to keep handy on your table or desk to share. Loved it!!!
February 22, 2018
I am not a fan of business books but found the storytelling both original and entertaining. This is a book that makes you reflect, take stock and try to make changes where you recognise yourself making the same mistakes. Never too late to stop making excuses and just do it! Don’t want to spoiler so will just say I strongly recommend you read it.
June 9, 2020
Just skip the story and read the end notes to each chapter, but if you already read some similar books about psychology etc. this is a big NO. It is just the same thing but without the unconscious, the family patters, childhood trauma, coping mechanisms, and so on. Read a normal book about psychology, psychoanalysis, sociology or similar.
February 25, 2018
When I was growing up, we didn’t have the internet. We learned from mentors or read books. Unfortunately, most of us didn’t have influential mentors or people who shared valuable life-changing advice. I love learning from people who have lived a full life so that we can learn from them and not repeat mistakes. When I was growing up, I wish that I had Skip Prichard’s new book The Book of Mistakes in my hands. It would have saved me grief and making mistakes that were painful to endure.
I would love to arm every young person with Skip’s book. It’s a valuable bible on how to achieve and not only be a better person but efficiently empower others. The Book of Mistakes is a parable. We join David, a stressed and disenchanted young professional, on his journey to discover the nine mistakes that prevent people from achieving their goals. He meets mysterious people who share their stories, and each one offers him a parting life mistake to learn from in the hope of him avoiding the same mistake. Absorbing these mistake are critical for any of us to overcome hurdles that we face and distractions that veer us off of our path.
The Book of Mistakes made me pause and think about the journey that I have been on over the years. For years I searched for my purpose, and Skip’s words would have guided me in finding and following my mission. It would have helped me push down barriers more quickly. I would have had a clearer mind to achieve more than I thought possible. Guess what? It’s not too late. The Book of Mistakes recommends steps to consider on our life journey to be happier, more satisfied, have a stronger sense of community, and be at peace.
The nine mistakes impacted me. I have a list of the nine mistakes on a sign at my desk and on my IPad screen to remind me several times how I can stay on the path that will bring me success. These mistakes should be posted in every classroom to guide young adults as they waver through growing up and become absorbed by obstacles and the negative talk around them.
The Nine Mistakes
Working on someone else’s’ dream. Aren’t many of us doing that day in and day out? Don’t forget YOU and your goals. Set aside time to work on what you believe in and are passionate about.
Allowing someone to deflate your value. Every one of us has value in this world and don’t forget it. Don’t let someone step on your spirit and make you feel less important.
Accepting excuses: Take ownership of your life and don’t allow excuses to rule the day. Behind every excuse is a way to success so tune them out and tune out any doubts.
Surround yourself with the wrong people. When you were growing up, how many times did your parents tell you to not hang out with the wrong crowd? That remains sound advice as adults. You become what you are around.
Staying in your comfort zone. You will never grow if you don’t jump out of your bubble.
Don’t let temporary setbacks become a permanent failure. Remember, “Setbacks are the seeds that sprout opportunity.”
Trying to blend in instead of standing out. Be authentic and be you. Always stand out and above.
Thinking there is a fixed and limited amount of success available. The beautiful thing about life is that there is an unlimited possibility. Be motivated, not intimidated by the success of others. There is plenty to go around.
Believing you have all the time in the world. We are all given the time in life. Use it wisely and don’t have regrets.
We learn more than just the nine mistakes in The Book of Mistakes. We learn some simple, yet often forgotten, laws that should guide us in everything that we do.
The law of desire
The law of gratitude
The law of belief
If you have young people in your life, you need to get The Book of Mistakes into their hands. Today. If you are older and wiser, you need Skip’s book to light a fire within you so that you quit making excuses and making the same mistakes in your life over and over. It’ never too late to start again to bring out your best and find personal success.
I would love to arm every young person with Skip’s book. It’s a valuable bible on how to achieve and not only be a better person but efficiently empower others. The Book of Mistakes is a parable. We join David, a stressed and disenchanted young professional, on his journey to discover the nine mistakes that prevent people from achieving their goals. He meets mysterious people who share their stories, and each one offers him a parting life mistake to learn from in the hope of him avoiding the same mistake. Absorbing these mistake are critical for any of us to overcome hurdles that we face and distractions that veer us off of our path.
The Book of Mistakes made me pause and think about the journey that I have been on over the years. For years I searched for my purpose, and Skip’s words would have guided me in finding and following my mission. It would have helped me push down barriers more quickly. I would have had a clearer mind to achieve more than I thought possible. Guess what? It’s not too late. The Book of Mistakes recommends steps to consider on our life journey to be happier, more satisfied, have a stronger sense of community, and be at peace.
The nine mistakes impacted me. I have a list of the nine mistakes on a sign at my desk and on my IPad screen to remind me several times how I can stay on the path that will bring me success. These mistakes should be posted in every classroom to guide young adults as they waver through growing up and become absorbed by obstacles and the negative talk around them.
The Nine Mistakes
Working on someone else’s’ dream. Aren’t many of us doing that day in and day out? Don’t forget YOU and your goals. Set aside time to work on what you believe in and are passionate about.
Allowing someone to deflate your value. Every one of us has value in this world and don’t forget it. Don’t let someone step on your spirit and make you feel less important.
Accepting excuses: Take ownership of your life and don’t allow excuses to rule the day. Behind every excuse is a way to success so tune them out and tune out any doubts.
Surround yourself with the wrong people. When you were growing up, how many times did your parents tell you to not hang out with the wrong crowd? That remains sound advice as adults. You become what you are around.
Staying in your comfort zone. You will never grow if you don’t jump out of your bubble.
Don’t let temporary setbacks become a permanent failure. Remember, “Setbacks are the seeds that sprout opportunity.”
Trying to blend in instead of standing out. Be authentic and be you. Always stand out and above.
Thinking there is a fixed and limited amount of success available. The beautiful thing about life is that there is an unlimited possibility. Be motivated, not intimidated by the success of others. There is plenty to go around.
Believing you have all the time in the world. We are all given the time in life. Use it wisely and don’t have regrets.
We learn more than just the nine mistakes in The Book of Mistakes. We learn some simple, yet often forgotten, laws that should guide us in everything that we do.
The law of desire
The law of gratitude
The law of belief
If you have young people in your life, you need to get The Book of Mistakes into their hands. Today. If you are older and wiser, you need Skip’s book to light a fire within you so that you quit making excuses and making the same mistakes in your life over and over. It’ never too late to start again to bring out your best and find personal success.
February 6, 2018
The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future by Skip Prichard is a unique, intriguing and impactful book that highlights the pitfalls that have hindered countless people from experiencing success. This book should be required reading for anyone who has a genuine desire to live a fulfilling life.
The first thing that stood out to me was how short this book was. In today's society, the majority of success books have turned into long manuals and guidebooks that are filled with more filler than substance. That's definitely not the case with this book. At the very least, Skip chose to replace the filler with an engaging and easy to follow story that masterfully guides readers to the principles they really came for.
I was pleasantly surprised by the storytelling in this book. It's no gripping novel, but it doesn't claim or try to be. That's what makes it so enjoyable. This book stays the course and doesn't attempt to give readers more than they need. The chapters are short and the page turning parable seems to make them even shorter. This made for a thrilling and satisfying reading experience.
At the end of each "mistake" chapter there is a sort of "cheat sheet" style outline of all the key principles that were weaved throughout the storytelling, just in case readers may have missed them. I'm really glad this is included in the book, because it will make reviewing the principles at a later date even easier to do.
There is no denying that many readers may be familiar with the mistakes, secrets, principles or whatever buzzword you prefer to call them, but that doesn't take away from the fact that there are many people who are still oblivious to them. Whether readers are familiar with the secrets or not, the lessons shared in this book are valuable and become even more memorable based on the unique way in which they are presented.
My biggest and only knock on this book is a difference in some of the beliefs that the author has compared to my own. There are hints of God sprinkled sparingly throughout the book, but that honestly isn't my issue. I knew going in that this wasn't a Christian based success book. In my opinion, it's a success book that is targeted towards a wide audience with no specific belief system being promoted. However, I could not ignore the fact that the author either doesn't believe or chose not to mention that Jesus Christ is at the center of everything and He must be the foundation of our lives if the benefits from applying any of these principles that are shared within this book are to ever be fully realized.
I also noticed that purpose is mentioned at times throughout the book, but the primary focus is placed on the accomplishment of personal goals. This again is another belief that I do not share with the author. I firmly believe that, personal goals lack meaning when they are not developed based upon God's purpose for our lives. To simply focus on personal goals and ignore how vital purpose is, in my opinion, is a mistake that can hinder true success in life too.
There is no denying that this is a good book that has the potential to help many readers, who take the principles shared in this book seriously and apply them; but it lacks the acknowledgment, mention and understanding of the foundation (Jesus Christ) that each of the success secrets are truly rooted in. This is an inspiring book that is definitely worth the read, but skewed perspectives of some vital and timeless principles hinders me from declaring it a must read for everyone. It's fun, impactful and will likely teach you a thing or two. If you can get pass or are willing to ignore the issues I mentioned above, this is a book that's sure to be enjoyed if you decide to read it.
I received this book free from the publisher through their book review bloggers program and I was not required to write a positive review.
The first thing that stood out to me was how short this book was. In today's society, the majority of success books have turned into long manuals and guidebooks that are filled with more filler than substance. That's definitely not the case with this book. At the very least, Skip chose to replace the filler with an engaging and easy to follow story that masterfully guides readers to the principles they really came for.
I was pleasantly surprised by the storytelling in this book. It's no gripping novel, but it doesn't claim or try to be. That's what makes it so enjoyable. This book stays the course and doesn't attempt to give readers more than they need. The chapters are short and the page turning parable seems to make them even shorter. This made for a thrilling and satisfying reading experience.
At the end of each "mistake" chapter there is a sort of "cheat sheet" style outline of all the key principles that were weaved throughout the storytelling, just in case readers may have missed them. I'm really glad this is included in the book, because it will make reviewing the principles at a later date even easier to do.
There is no denying that many readers may be familiar with the mistakes, secrets, principles or whatever buzzword you prefer to call them, but that doesn't take away from the fact that there are many people who are still oblivious to them. Whether readers are familiar with the secrets or not, the lessons shared in this book are valuable and become even more memorable based on the unique way in which they are presented.
My biggest and only knock on this book is a difference in some of the beliefs that the author has compared to my own. There are hints of God sprinkled sparingly throughout the book, but that honestly isn't my issue. I knew going in that this wasn't a Christian based success book. In my opinion, it's a success book that is targeted towards a wide audience with no specific belief system being promoted. However, I could not ignore the fact that the author either doesn't believe or chose not to mention that Jesus Christ is at the center of everything and He must be the foundation of our lives if the benefits from applying any of these principles that are shared within this book are to ever be fully realized.
I also noticed that purpose is mentioned at times throughout the book, but the primary focus is placed on the accomplishment of personal goals. This again is another belief that I do not share with the author. I firmly believe that, personal goals lack meaning when they are not developed based upon God's purpose for our lives. To simply focus on personal goals and ignore how vital purpose is, in my opinion, is a mistake that can hinder true success in life too.
There is no denying that this is a good book that has the potential to help many readers, who take the principles shared in this book seriously and apply them; but it lacks the acknowledgment, mention and understanding of the foundation (Jesus Christ) that each of the success secrets are truly rooted in. This is an inspiring book that is definitely worth the read, but skewed perspectives of some vital and timeless principles hinders me from declaring it a must read for everyone. It's fun, impactful and will likely teach you a thing or two. If you can get pass or are willing to ignore the issues I mentioned above, this is a book that's sure to be enjoyed if you decide to read it.
I received this book free from the publisher through their book review bloggers program and I was not required to write a positive review.
January 17, 2022
The beginning is when you have more questions than answer, readiness is when your desire is stronger than your distraction.
Knowledge arrives in loud bursts, but wisdom only speak in silence. Acceptance of the new is possible only with space from the old. If you dont take time to discard the unnecessary, you will have no room for what matters.
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Mistake # 1
Working on someone else's dream
Don't act out a part cast by someone else. You are the casting agent of your life's purpose.
A life choreographed by someone else is not your finest performance.
Your purpose is unique.
Design your life to fulfill your purpose.
A clear purpose attracts people, ideas and resources to its cause.
Don't be an unwitting participant in someone else's plan.
Be the hero of your story, not a minor character on someone's else's.
Determine who you want to be not what you want to do.
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Mistake # 2; allowing someone else to define your value.
"A penny is worth more than a penny"
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Mistake # 3: accepting excuses.
If we put energy and creativity into our goals that we put into creating excuses, we would achieve anything we set our minds to
Behind every excuses is the door to greatness
A person who doesn't make excuses isn't afraid of accountability
A bit part of not accepting excuses is changing your self-talk
If you wan to take your life back, take your thoughts back.
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Mistake # 4; surrounding yourself with the wrong people. Your friends determine your fate.
Painful as it is, it's important to remember that with kindness we need to remove those who are dragging us down and find those who will pull us up. Replace the naysayers, the doubters, the energy drained with the encouragers, the winner, the motivator.
🥰
Mistake # 5: staying in your comfort zone
Winners actually seek out the uncomfortable. Leaders consistently push beyond what's comfortable to stretch to new level of achievement. Nothing worthwhile is easy and comfortable. Successful people are open about what they don't know.
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Mistake # 6: allowing temporary setbacks to become permanent failure
Excuses are the weeds that choke progress. Setback are the seeds that sprout opportunity.
It seems that the bigger the success, the more open people are to talk about failing, because they no longer resent that part.
Don't accept a temporary experience as a permanent declaration.
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Mistake # 7; blending in instead of standing up.
Successful people are always pushing, learning and doing something new.
Success is when you are filled with ambition and peace in equal measure at the same time.
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Mistake # 8: thinking that there is a fixed and limited amount of success available.
Someone else's success doesn't reduce your own capabilities or potential. Be motivated not intimidated by another's success.
Successful people look at others on the same path and show the way, encouraging then to reach higher. The more you help others, the more you attract success.
*act boldly with the knowledge that your potential for success is unlimited*
🥰
Mistake # 9 ; believing you have all the time in the world
Here's what equally powerful. A sense of urgency is good, but frenetic pace can cause a mistakes. Some decisions benefit from immediate action. Other decisions are best made with reflection. Wisdom will teach when to act and when not to act.
Successful people have a sense of urgency.
*pursue your goal with urgency*
Knowledge arrives in loud bursts, but wisdom only speak in silence. Acceptance of the new is possible only with space from the old. If you dont take time to discard the unnecessary, you will have no room for what matters.
🥰
Mistake # 1
Working on someone else's dream
Don't act out a part cast by someone else. You are the casting agent of your life's purpose.
A life choreographed by someone else is not your finest performance.
Your purpose is unique.
Design your life to fulfill your purpose.
A clear purpose attracts people, ideas and resources to its cause.
Don't be an unwitting participant in someone else's plan.
Be the hero of your story, not a minor character on someone's else's.
Determine who you want to be not what you want to do.
🥰
Mistake # 2; allowing someone else to define your value.
"A penny is worth more than a penny"
🥰
Mistake # 3: accepting excuses.
If we put energy and creativity into our goals that we put into creating excuses, we would achieve anything we set our minds to
Behind every excuses is the door to greatness
A person who doesn't make excuses isn't afraid of accountability
A bit part of not accepting excuses is changing your self-talk
If you wan to take your life back, take your thoughts back.
🥰
Mistake # 4; surrounding yourself with the wrong people. Your friends determine your fate.
Painful as it is, it's important to remember that with kindness we need to remove those who are dragging us down and find those who will pull us up. Replace the naysayers, the doubters, the energy drained with the encouragers, the winner, the motivator.
🥰
Mistake # 5: staying in your comfort zone
Winners actually seek out the uncomfortable. Leaders consistently push beyond what's comfortable to stretch to new level of achievement. Nothing worthwhile is easy and comfortable. Successful people are open about what they don't know.
🥰
Mistake # 6: allowing temporary setbacks to become permanent failure
Excuses are the weeds that choke progress. Setback are the seeds that sprout opportunity.
It seems that the bigger the success, the more open people are to talk about failing, because they no longer resent that part.
Don't accept a temporary experience as a permanent declaration.
🥰
Mistake # 7; blending in instead of standing up.
Successful people are always pushing, learning and doing something new.
Success is when you are filled with ambition and peace in equal measure at the same time.
🥰
Mistake # 8: thinking that there is a fixed and limited amount of success available.
Someone else's success doesn't reduce your own capabilities or potential. Be motivated not intimidated by another's success.
Successful people look at others on the same path and show the way, encouraging then to reach higher. The more you help others, the more you attract success.
*act boldly with the knowledge that your potential for success is unlimited*
🥰
Mistake # 9 ; believing you have all the time in the world
Here's what equally powerful. A sense of urgency is good, but frenetic pace can cause a mistakes. Some decisions benefit from immediate action. Other decisions are best made with reflection. Wisdom will teach when to act and when not to act.
Successful people have a sense of urgency.
*pursue your goal with urgency*
March 24, 2019
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I was with my oldest grandson last weekend. He is struggling to understand what he should be doing with his life. His parents are incredibly patient with him while he is slowly coming to some decisions about his future. He told me that he was developing a plan—a major step toward maturity, I thought.
The Book of Mistakes is a self-help book disguised as a parable. As a person who has reviewed many self-help books over the course of my career as a book reviewer, I found this to be a refreshing change of pace. Two stories are being told. One is of Aria, a young woman in Revolutionary times who is entrusted with a book of wisdom—wisdom for the ages. The other is of David, a young man just beginning his career in the current era and questioning if it is what he should be doing. He receives the wisdom from the book in small batches from a variety of people and finds that this wisdom is changing his life. Following each of the episodes, David finds wisdom in the form of lists of mistakes while Aria learns three laws or life lessons to guide future behavior and achievement.
Prichard, who is a successful businessman, relates his lessons for life success in a unique format. I believe that The Book of Mistakes would be a valuable gift for a recent graduate or someone, like my grandson, who is floundering a bit to find his place in the world. It is straightforward in the lessons it is teaching, but disguised as fiction to make it easy to read. Prichard says that after reading thousands of books, “I’ve condensed all the information, all of the books, all the stories, all of my own experience into a simple story that will help guide you along your success path.”
Thanks to the publicist for sharing it with me. Prichard’s website is https://www.skipprichard.com/
I was with my oldest grandson last weekend. He is struggling to understand what he should be doing with his life. His parents are incredibly patient with him while he is slowly coming to some decisions about his future. He told me that he was developing a plan—a major step toward maturity, I thought.
The Book of Mistakes is a self-help book disguised as a parable. As a person who has reviewed many self-help books over the course of my career as a book reviewer, I found this to be a refreshing change of pace. Two stories are being told. One is of Aria, a young woman in Revolutionary times who is entrusted with a book of wisdom—wisdom for the ages. The other is of David, a young man just beginning his career in the current era and questioning if it is what he should be doing. He receives the wisdom from the book in small batches from a variety of people and finds that this wisdom is changing his life. Following each of the episodes, David finds wisdom in the form of lists of mistakes while Aria learns three laws or life lessons to guide future behavior and achievement.
Prichard, who is a successful businessman, relates his lessons for life success in a unique format. I believe that The Book of Mistakes would be a valuable gift for a recent graduate or someone, like my grandson, who is floundering a bit to find his place in the world. It is straightforward in the lessons it is teaching, but disguised as fiction to make it easy to read. Prichard says that after reading thousands of books, “I’ve condensed all the information, all of the books, all the stories, all of my own experience into a simple story that will help guide you along your success path.”
Thanks to the publicist for sharing it with me. Prichard’s website is https://www.skipprichard.com/
May 9, 2019
I've heard about the book recently on the Beyond-the-ToDo-List podcast and it sounded interesting, so I got it on my eBook reader. The author is telling you two stories, one about the history of that book of mistakes back some 200 years ago and the other one with the protagonist David that is facing the lose of his job, struggling with finances and having no plan for his life. Until that day he meets an old man that starts telling him about the 9 mistakes that we all do...
If I had to pick my 3 "favorite" mistakes then they would be:
a) "Let other people define your value". This is currently one of the most important things I have to remember, because my life is in a transformation phase as well, my company will do layoffs within the next 12 months and we all lose our jobs. So its more important than ever that we all know our value and don't let others define them.
b) "Think that success is limited". Yes, always remember that success is unlimited, don't be envious on others that are successful but keep learning from them and work on your own goals.
c) "Think you have unlimied time". At my current age of 58 this proves to be true. When I look at my teenage kids, they still think they have plenty of time and waste their days, but its part of their development process. I realized that my remaining time on that planet is limited, so I value time much more than my kids do.
Its a great book. Not that Prichard is telling something new, but he has a good story wrapped around the lessons that we all need to keep in mind every day. Highly recommended reading.
If I had to pick my 3 "favorite" mistakes then they would be:
a) "Let other people define your value". This is currently one of the most important things I have to remember, because my life is in a transformation phase as well, my company will do layoffs within the next 12 months and we all lose our jobs. So its more important than ever that we all know our value and don't let others define them.
b) "Think that success is limited". Yes, always remember that success is unlimited, don't be envious on others that are successful but keep learning from them and work on your own goals.
c) "Think you have unlimied time". At my current age of 58 this proves to be true. When I look at my teenage kids, they still think they have plenty of time and waste their days, but its part of their development process. I realized that my remaining time on that planet is limited, so I value time much more than my kids do.
Its a great book. Not that Prichard is telling something new, but he has a good story wrapped around the lessons that we all need to keep in mind every day. Highly recommended reading.
February 6, 2018
Has life got you down? Wondering how some people keep succeeding while you toil in a dull job? Feel stuck in a rut? Are you repeating the same mistakes over and over again? God knows that I’ve felt these ways on many occasions. Thus, when Skip Prichard’s The Book of Mistakes crossed my radar, I was intrigued. I wanted to learn from a successful CEO just how one becomes a success story, seeing as though I feel in many ways that I am a failure (my book of short stories is still unpublished, for instance). Prichard has the tone of a life coach in this book, and he’s definitely trying to cheer you on as he imparts his wisdom in this parable of a book.
The format is a bit surprising. There are two interconnected stories that run parallel in this volume, making it a self-help book fluffed up as a work of fiction. At less than 200 pages, it is also rather short — and that’s not counting the gratuitous use of white space. But I digress. The story is about a young man named David who winds up meeting an Old Man by chance in the present day who is guarding a very special book called The Book of Mistakes. In it are nine mistakes that the unsuccessful person constantly makes. There is much wisdom to be gleaned from this book, and the Old Man sets David off on a journey where he encounters a bevvy of helpers who impart each of the volume’s mistakes. Layered over that is a saga set in Revolutionary War times where a young woman named Aria becomes a guardian of the book and is given the command to keep it safe and out of enemy hands so that its message can be passed on.
Read more here: https://medium.com/@zachary_houle/a-r...
The format is a bit surprising. There are two interconnected stories that run parallel in this volume, making it a self-help book fluffed up as a work of fiction. At less than 200 pages, it is also rather short — and that’s not counting the gratuitous use of white space. But I digress. The story is about a young man named David who winds up meeting an Old Man by chance in the present day who is guarding a very special book called The Book of Mistakes. In it are nine mistakes that the unsuccessful person constantly makes. There is much wisdom to be gleaned from this book, and the Old Man sets David off on a journey where he encounters a bevvy of helpers who impart each of the volume’s mistakes. Layered over that is a saga set in Revolutionary War times where a young woman named Aria becomes a guardian of the book and is given the command to keep it safe and out of enemy hands so that its message can be passed on.
Read more here: https://medium.com/@zachary_houle/a-r...
February 5, 2018
This is my second time reading a book like this one. The Book of Mistakes is a non-fiction book, but at the same time it presents the content in the form of a fictional story. It's not a secret that many leaders are taking advantage of storytelling as a tool for communicating his experience and ideas, and Prichard's latest book is an excellent example of how effective this method can be.
Instead on relying on just exposition, The Book of Mistakes introduce to us the life of David, and average employee in the middle of a crisis. During David's journey we meet different characters with the mission to reveal 9 ancient mistakes; a wisdom that has been passed through generations from Keepers to Teachers. These characters are not some mysterious gurus or odd-looking misfits, but "real" people that have thrived in their life mission. We have a Doctor, an Artist, a Trainer, etc.
Each chapter dedicated to the 9 mistakes closes with a page that serves as a reminder of the mistake, which gives an opportunity to review the principles without the extra text.
Conclusion
I'd recommend The Book of Mistakes to everyone. It's not only to people in high positions on leadership or successful entrepreneurs, but it definitely can take you to be one. You can pre-order your book on Aamazon, it'll be available on Febreaury 6th.
I received this book from Hachette Book Group in exchange for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Instead on relying on just exposition, The Book of Mistakes introduce to us the life of David, and average employee in the middle of a crisis. During David's journey we meet different characters with the mission to reveal 9 ancient mistakes; a wisdom that has been passed through generations from Keepers to Teachers. These characters are not some mysterious gurus or odd-looking misfits, but "real" people that have thrived in their life mission. We have a Doctor, an Artist, a Trainer, etc.
Each chapter dedicated to the 9 mistakes closes with a page that serves as a reminder of the mistake, which gives an opportunity to review the principles without the extra text.
Conclusion
I'd recommend The Book of Mistakes to everyone. It's not only to people in high positions on leadership or successful entrepreneurs, but it definitely can take you to be one. You can pre-order your book on Aamazon, it'll be available on Febreaury 6th.
I received this book from Hachette Book Group in exchange for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
February 9, 2020
At first the storyline of the monk made me think this was going to be another, "the Secret" which took the world by storm a couple of decades ago. A hokey compilation of things you have heard your whole life put in one book. However, it was more of a backstory.
The story of David is the main storyline and the one in which the 9 mistakes are told and executed by him. It reminds me of a human version of "Who Moved My Cheese." I enjoyed that book and it's lessons because of its simplicity. This book I suspect will reach more people because it's difficult to take cheese seriously. Mouse parables can be like that. So don't get hung up on the Monk/Aria storyline.
David moves through the story and as each mistake is presented he recognizes that he has been making it. The power isn't in David's story, the power is in realizing that you are making the same mistakes. Read that again.
The power of this book is that YOU have the power of change! There is no mystical "secret" it's that you can learn how to steer your own destiny from failure to success. This book is one that would benefit anyone who wants to be successful in life. I want to state here that it isn't the "name it, claim it" brand of stupidity either!
These 9 mistakes are things that successful people are aware of, and that they make conscience choices to avoid every single day
The story of David is the main storyline and the one in which the 9 mistakes are told and executed by him. It reminds me of a human version of "Who Moved My Cheese." I enjoyed that book and it's lessons because of its simplicity. This book I suspect will reach more people because it's difficult to take cheese seriously. Mouse parables can be like that. So don't get hung up on the Monk/Aria storyline.
David moves through the story and as each mistake is presented he recognizes that he has been making it. The power isn't in David's story, the power is in realizing that you are making the same mistakes. Read that again.
The power of this book is that YOU have the power of change! There is no mystical "secret" it's that you can learn how to steer your own destiny from failure to success. This book is one that would benefit anyone who wants to be successful in life. I want to state here that it isn't the "name it, claim it" brand of stupidity either!
These 9 mistakes are things that successful people are aware of, and that they make conscience choices to avoid every single day
February 6, 2018
Often times people think the "lucky people" catch all of the breaks in life. They don't see the work that goes into those "breaks." The Book of Mistakes by Skip Prichard follows David, a recent college graduate, as he navigates the world of work and life after college. Along with the story of David, we follow the story of an ancient manuscript that holds powerful life lessons for everyone if used correctly.
As the Book of Mistakes begins, David is disheartened and stressed, living a life he isn't really sure he wants to be living. However, he doesn't know how to live the life he wants to either at this time. Then one day he meets a mysterious young woman and everything begins to change. It doesn't happen all at once, but throughout the book, we follow David as he changes his life through learning some ancient lessons one by one. Little by little his life begins to change. The Book of Mistakes is a sort of modern day parable that is packed with wisdom for living a better life at both work and at home.
I enjoyed reading The Book of Mistakes and I also learned from this little book. I think this would be an especially good book for someone graduating from college. I wish I had had a copy when I was that age. However, it is a great book to read and reflect on at any age. I enjoyed both the main story and the story within the story. As I read through this book, I took some notes on how to make changes in my own life. It would be an especially good book to read through with a journal--spending some time reflecting on and figuring out how to apply what you are learning to your life. I would recommend it to anyone.
I received this book from Hachette Book Group/Center Street Books. I was not required to write a positive review in exchange for the book.
As the Book of Mistakes begins, David is disheartened and stressed, living a life he isn't really sure he wants to be living. However, he doesn't know how to live the life he wants to either at this time. Then one day he meets a mysterious young woman and everything begins to change. It doesn't happen all at once, but throughout the book, we follow David as he changes his life through learning some ancient lessons one by one. Little by little his life begins to change. The Book of Mistakes is a sort of modern day parable that is packed with wisdom for living a better life at both work and at home.
I enjoyed reading The Book of Mistakes and I also learned from this little book. I think this would be an especially good book for someone graduating from college. I wish I had had a copy when I was that age. However, it is a great book to read and reflect on at any age. I enjoyed both the main story and the story within the story. As I read through this book, I took some notes on how to make changes in my own life. It would be an especially good book to read through with a journal--spending some time reflecting on and figuring out how to apply what you are learning to your life. I would recommend it to anyone.
I received this book from Hachette Book Group/Center Street Books. I was not required to write a positive review in exchange for the book.
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