Peak Performance Principles for High Achievers

by John Reid Noe

Using his mountain-climbing experiences as an allegory for the challenge of goal setting and the thrill of ultimate achievement, the author teaches how to realize both personal and career potential and succeed in any endeavor

Genres: Self Help

1 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 1984

Reviews

[Fred Michael]

The purpose of life is to challenge yourself. And you do not have to do it alone.
This book is fantastic!!!

[Lyndon]

Well developed motivational book. Solid principles with some good illustrations.

[Eric]

"Good preparation always includes three elements: mastery of technical skills, building endurance, and gaining confidence."

I finished Peak Performance Principles for High Achievers by John R. Noe. Book #26 of 182, 179 pages, finished 2/15/2017.

This book, using anecdotes of mountain climbing from the author, attempts to delineate between the nonacheivers, achievers, and *high* achievers in life. I say attempt, because it seems to be highly arbitrary.

I wanted to like this book. I really did. I think this style of book isn't the style for me, though. When it comes to achieving goals, I much prefer developing a flexible system that gradually gets me there - the layers of learning described in John Maxwell's book, "No Limits."

The best two sections from the book were:

- The ideas around preparation, noted in the quote above.

- That the best way to reach a dream-level goal is not to aim at it, or make small steps, but to set intermediate goals and then use momentum as you reach them. There wasn't really any evidence that this is true, though.

I dunno. I read it, it's over, time to move on.

[Lisa]

I enjoyed this book and found it very encouraging. I identify with the ideas of resisting the status quo and "resting on our laurels" to instead seek challenges, change, and growth, and to embrace our failures.

[Thompson]

This book can be a tremendous help for those who desire sincerely living extraordinary lives.