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Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter
"Hang on and watch your life take flight with FlyGirl!"
-Marcia Wieder, CEO and Founder of Dream University
Before she was thirty years old, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour had become a decorated naval aviator, Camp Pendleton's 2001 Female Athlete of the Year and Strongest Warrior winner, the first female African-American on Nashville's motorcycle police squad, and a member of the San Diego Sunfire professional women's football team. She's a force to be reckoned with, and she believes that women and men from all walks of life have the potential to achieve the highest levels of success with the right flight plan. In Zero to Breakthrough , Vernice turns aspiration into action by revealing how to create the path that will get you out of your rut on onto the runway - cleared for take off.
Armour firmly believes that there is no such thing as a dream out of reach. Integrating the foundational concepts of a Breakthrough MentalityTM like preparation, strategy, courage, legacy, and the importance of high spirits and enthusiasm, Zero to Breakthrough helps readers build a sustainable inner force and conviction that result in accomplishing significant goals and becoming an extraordinary member of any business or community. Packed with hard-hitting advice and amazing anecdotes from her adventures on the battlefield and in business, you'll learn strategies like how
*Stop procrastinating and prepare to lay the groundwork for success
*Execute situations with self-discipline to achieve mastery
*Acknowledge and move past obstacles & challenges
*Feel fear and use it to keep charging, and much more
Whether you want to jump up the corporate ladder, start your own business, or develop a passion into a livelihood, Zero to Breakthrough will get you there. For anyone seeking a more fulfilling life, Armour has the ultimate launch pad.
-Marcia Wieder, CEO and Founder of Dream University
Before she was thirty years old, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour had become a decorated naval aviator, Camp Pendleton's 2001 Female Athlete of the Year and Strongest Warrior winner, the first female African-American on Nashville's motorcycle police squad, and a member of the San Diego Sunfire professional women's football team. She's a force to be reckoned with, and she believes that women and men from all walks of life have the potential to achieve the highest levels of success with the right flight plan. In Zero to Breakthrough , Vernice turns aspiration into action by revealing how to create the path that will get you out of your rut on onto the runway - cleared for take off.
Armour firmly believes that there is no such thing as a dream out of reach. Integrating the foundational concepts of a Breakthrough MentalityTM like preparation, strategy, courage, legacy, and the importance of high spirits and enthusiasm, Zero to Breakthrough helps readers build a sustainable inner force and conviction that result in accomplishing significant goals and becoming an extraordinary member of any business or community. Packed with hard-hitting advice and amazing anecdotes from her adventures on the battlefield and in business, you'll learn strategies like how
*Stop procrastinating and prepare to lay the groundwork for success
*Execute situations with self-discipline to achieve mastery
*Acknowledge and move past obstacles & challenges
*Feel fear and use it to keep charging, and much more
Whether you want to jump up the corporate ladder, start your own business, or develop a passion into a livelihood, Zero to Breakthrough will get you there. For anyone seeking a more fulfilling life, Armour has the ultimate launch pad.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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April 5, 2011
Excellent motivational book. It's an easy read - took about three days to read. Once I got started, it was hard to put it down. Vernice's personal story actually absorbs you into wanting to read more. She provided some truly inspirational words of wisdom, and shared her experiences of challenges as a Marine Corps combat pilot - and being the first African American woman to achieve this role, as well as her 'seven step' plan on identifying and accomplishing goals. A great book for teachers, ministers, and those who are mentors helping others. Worth reading!
December 11, 2012
I saw Vernice give a rousing session at a conference this past April and afterwards I just had to have her book. My friend and I were the last two on line for an autograph just before her staff ended the session. Fortunately, Vernice saw us and waved us over. I really enjoyed the book!
May 31, 2022
Couldn’t finish this book. I’ve seen her speak in person and she’s very warm and engaging. But this book was so terribly disjointed I couldn’t get through 50 pages.
November 20, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing Vernice Armour in person - the book is an added bonus to seeing the live show!
May 23, 2015
Cleared...hot?
The book provides some useful strategies yet nothing new. If you are into self-help then expect to see all similar strategies as in other books.
The book provides some useful strategies yet nothing new. If you are into self-help then expect to see all similar strategies as in other books.
April 16, 2018
Vernice Armour, in her book "Zero to Breakthrough" shows you how to identify your passions,shows you step by step how to achieve your goals by planning,and having the courage to follow through.She believes failure is just fuel to move forward, and provides list and plans to keep you on track.This book would be a help to anyone not satisfied with their life or job.
November 29, 2018
Made to have something for everyone so parts of it won’t apply to you, but a couple of the sections are what you need to hear. How many breakthroughs do you need? Even if just one section works for you then it was worth reading.
November 14, 2020
Vernice codifies many of the traits that lead to success in this easily read book. When I look back at big moments in my own life I realize that many of her lessons are insightful. My failures often came at time I wasn't following her advice.
November 18, 2019
Lots of military references, but plenty of great messages. Motivated to take action and have my own breakthroughs
June 14, 2015
Excellent book! Epic information to gather. Useful in everyday activities as well as career! Must read by all. Sit back and enjoy the ride! Fly girl will not disappoint you at all!
April 20, 2016
Met the author at a corporate sponsored event. Dynamic and entertaining motivational speaker. Book was OK.
April 12, 2016
I'm always a sucker for any book written by a fellow Marine Aviator. Vernice nails it in this helpful book.
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