Achieve Anything In Just One Year: Be Inspired Daily to Live Your Dreams and Accomplish Your Goals [Paperback]

Jason Harvey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010

Learn to make small daily choices that will transform your life. Find your personal inspiration. Rediscover your motivation. Propel yourself out of an unfulfilling existence.

Comprehensive and inspiring, this self help book will teach you how to:

• Set goals and stick with them
• Take daily action that creates a ripple effect
• Stay motivated, focused and balanced
• Feel happier everyday!!!
• Define, pursue and celebrate personal success

Editorial Reviews

Review

The person most in charge of your success is yourself. "Achieve Anything" is an inspirational guide to help readers find their own goals in life and strive to be greater. Encouraging readers to set goals, make major strides every day, this is a top pick for those reaching for something greater in their lives.
-Midwest Book Review

From the Author

The key to a happier life is contained in the dreams you already have.

What is your dream life?

This is what I hope every reader of my book will be able to truly envision before finishing my book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Amazing Life Press (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981363903
• ISBN-13: 978-0981363905
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jason Harvey is a Life Coach and founder of the Limitless Institute, a non-profit organization that funds research into human motivation and personal development.

Jason has spent the past decade and a half studying self-improvement and personal development techniques.

Jason holds a Bachelor's degree from Dalhousie University's Faculty of Management in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

He currently resides on the East Coast of Canada, where he enjoys training for marathons and attempting to master the piano.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars ACHIEVE ANYTHING is the type book that should be savored and not read in just one sitting, but rather, throughout the year. August 15, 2010

By Blaine Greenfield

Format:Paperback

ACHIEVE ANYTHING IN JUST ONE YEAR by Jason Harvey, a certified life
coach, certainly has an interesting premise; i.e., whether it would be possible
to accomplish such a task.

I'm not sure that's the case; however, the book's subtitle was much more
realistic: BE INSPIRED DAILY TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS AND ACHIEVE
YOUR GOALS . . . and the author did just that with his collection
of 365 ideas, each supported by a relevant quote and a mini-assignment.

Some had me shaking my head in agreement and thinking that I wished
I followed the advice more often . . . for example:

* "Always write angry letters to your enemies. Never mail
them."--James Fallows

Your assignment today is to add this tactic to your list of remedies
for anger. Give it a try if the opportunity presents itself sometime during
the day. Just remember never to send that letter, because if you do, you'll
have a lot of cleaning up to do later. Hurt feelings take a very long time
to mend.

Others had me focusing on what I could accomplish in any one day . . . for
instance:

* "Whatever you can do, or dream you can begin it. Boldness has
genius, power and magic in it."--Goethe

Your assignment today is to look at some of your dreams. Pick one. What can you do
to boldly go in the direction of that dream? Is there a clear and distinct move you can make
today that will start to hurl you toward that goal? Would it really be so scary? What first step
can you take in faith? The result may be magical.

And, lastly, there were quotes that had me laughing--such as this one that was
followed by an excellent recommendation:

* "When your mother is mad and asks you, `Do I look stupid?' it's best not to answer
her."--Meghan, Age 13

When is it a good idea to keep your mouth shut? Start a list of several appropriate scenarios
in your journal. Can you think of a time when you spoke up recently and shouldn't have?
What did you learn from that experience?

It is a very wise person who knows when not to speak. Talk is often overrated, and it can get
you into a lot of trouble, too. What would your day be like if you concentrated on listening
and tried avoid talking? Give it a shot, and then write about your experience in your journal
at the end of the day. What did you learn when you cultivated the art of keeping your
mouth shut?

ACHIEVE ANYTHING is the type book that should be savored and not read in just
one sitting, but rather, throughout the year . . . that's certainly my plan!

54 of 59 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars a general inspiration book July 8, 2010

By Margaux Paschke TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

I really liked the forward of this book. The author speaks of how when we are young, we picture a certain life and now that we are adults, we are often not where we pictured ourselves. This spoke to me and I eagerly looked forward to reading the book.

Every morning you read a page and follow the instructions to achieve your dreamed goal. You'll need a notebook and pen to keep a diary, writing down your dreams and aspirations. Much soul searching, time and energy is required by this book and to some, it might become just one more thing to have to do in a day which is the opposite of what the author intended. Personally, I was lost when asked to write down the color of my soul. I sat there thinking way too long on that one and I don't have the time to be so existential first thing in the morning. Things like this lead me to skip a day here and there and then forced me to play catch up. Since I am only two months in, I am not sure I will be able to complete a full year in the manner intended.

The author makes sure to note that no goal is too silly or superficial. We should write down our dream and by taking heed of the daily motivation, follow the path to our dream. Quotes are provided for further inspiration. The author does provide compelling and inspiring words to help the reader but a lot of it is "if you really try, you can get whatever you want - nothing is beyond your reach." I find the author's message to be positive and uplifting but not realistic; sometimes a dream cannot be achieved no matter how hard you try. Just ask anyone with a serious illness.

The author provides direction for the reader but no details or specific steps. One day I was instructed to think about my partnerships. The theme of the day was "together we can." Teamwork can help solve problems that individuals might not be able to handle. This book did not address what to do if you need to build a social network, it just told you to form them.

This book was filled with positive reinforcement and motivational quotes and I recommend it to anyone who is looking to think more positively. Or you could just say to yourself, "smile, life is good and today I will [fill in your dream here]" every day in the mirror.

35 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating and Inspiring... March 1, 2010

By Judy Smith VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

I read a lot of these type of books and hoped I would find something new and more interesting in this one than the last few I have read. I found lots of new ideas and felt inspired right from the beginning. The author is so good and knows how to hold your attention.

You are supposed to read a page a day, but it was so interesting that I kept reading until I finished the whole book. But that's okay, because now I plan on going back and reading one page a day and do any exercises he advises you to do. Example: write down your dreams and see what you can do to head in the direction of that dream. All you need is a notebook to go with this book. I found the inspiring words by famous people at the top of each page really nice and they will make you stop and think.

He also gives great examples and you will find yourself comparing it to yourself or to people you know. Like those who sit around talking and planning constantly but never going into action or accomplishing anything. You don't have to have great ambitions to enjoy this book because even if you want to accomplish small things, it will help you get started. Small starts sometimes produce great results though so who knows what will happen then.

I wondered if I would find my biggest fault in there somewhere and I did. I am a loner but seem to collect people. If I walk down the road, I come home with all the dogs in the neighborhood following me. I didn't object to the dogs, but then people started following also, wanting to be friends, taking up my time, etc. Well, the author says I need to "get over myself". OK, ok. I'll try to be friendlier and stop hiding. (I didn't realize I had so many faults until I started reading this book.) But don't worry, he has great suggestions for making you "get over yourself".

A great book, well written and very inspiring and motivating. Something new on every page and so easy to absorb since it's laid out as a day by day plan.