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The Contented Achiever : How to Get What You Want and Love What You Get [Hardcover]

Don Hutson (Author), Chris Crouch (Author), George Lucas (Author)
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March 1, 2001
This book will bring clarity, simplicity and a sense of purpose to high achievers. While many people are high achievers, and some people are quite contented, it is very rare indeed to find a person who is both at the same time.

Full of fun-to-read and insightful stories, it helps answer questions plaguing many people today. How can I avoid having an abundance of work and a shortage of joy? How can I spend more time on activities that nurture my soul? How can I be a high achiever, make it to the top of my profession, and still be contented?

It encourages you to design your own path in life, and in the process, realize that having it all is as much about a balanced life as it is about a balance sheet.


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The Contented Achiever is a concise blueprint for maximizing your ability to be more, do more, have more, and be contented with the process and the results. It s chocked full of how-tos, procedures, analogies, stories, thought-provoking comments, and inspires as you read. --Zig Ziglar, Author and Motivational Teacher

The Contented Achiever is inspiring. If you are serious about leading the life you desire, this book is a must read. --Ken Blanchard, Co-author of The One Minute Entrepreneur, The One Minute Manager and Gung Ho!

Brilliant! A masterpiece that will give millions of future readers a lift toward phenomenal and fulfilling achievement. --Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

Brilliant! A masterpiece that will give millions of future readers a lift toward phenomenal and fulfilling achievement. --Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

The Contented Achiever is a concise blueprint for maximizing your ability to be more, do more, have more, and be contented with the process and the results. It s chocked full of how-tos, procedures, analogies, stories, thought-provoking comments, and inspires as you read. --Zig Ziglar, Author and Motivational Teacher

Brilliant! A masterpiece that will give millions of future readers a lift toward phenomenal and fulfilling achievement. --Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

The Contented Achiever is a concise blueprint for maximizing your ability to be more, do more, have more, and be contented with the process and the results. It s chocked full of how-tos, procedures, analogies, stories, thought-provoking comments, and inspires as you read. --Zig Ziglar, Author and Motivational Teacher

About the Author

Don Huston is founder, Chairman and CEO of U.S. Learning. He is co-author of The One Minute Entrepreneur, author of The Sale, co-author of six other books and has over 5,000 speaking appearances to his credit. He is internationally acclaimed in the fields of sales, leadership and employee motivation.

Chris Crouch is founder and President of DME Training and Consulting. He is the author of Getting Organized and developer of The GO System training course. Chris regularly writes, speaks and teaches on topics related to productivity.

George Lucas, PhD., is President and Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Learning. George's experience as an educator, consultant and seminar speaker gives his audiences and readers a valuable perspective on success. He specializes in marketing strategies and negotiations.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Black Pants Pub; 1st edition (March 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0970373635
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970373632
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,896,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking, Inspiring, July 10, 2002
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Roger E. Herman (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Contented Achiever : How to Get What You Want and Love What You Get (Hardcover)
Rush, rush, rush. Push, push, push. Gotta achieve. Gotta make it! Life is complicated, but that's the fun. Go go go!

So is this what achievement is all about? Not really, say these authors. There's a system for success, and it's simple. In fact, simplicity in life is part of the magic. But it all starts inside. As the book explains, "what's in the well comes up in the bucket."

This is an interesting book because it's written by three authors-three people who have "been there, done that, and taught others." But the book is written in the singular. The authors realized that their ideas were bouncing all over the place, so they engaged a writer to "harmonize them into one voice." Clever idea, but a little unnerving at times, knowing that there are three people behind the message.

Readers will begin the journey through this book by Defining Success. Chapter 2 talks about Creating Desired Results, with the obligatory four-quadrant model. The dimensions of this one are Failure and Success, Frustration and Fulfillment. The Impact of Thoughts, Words, and Actions is explored in the third chapter. Values are addressed in a chapter entitled "Reflecting on Your Belief System" before an advisory chapter on getting clutter out of your life. The balance of the book focuses on creating an environment for success. It's a "typical" self-help book, but well put together.

Extra features include the inspirational quotes you might expect, sprinkled through the pages. A 19-question assessment at the back of the book serves as a summary, but could also be taken before reading the book as a sort of benchmark. The Points to Ponder at the end of each chapter add value to this book, moving the reader from absorption of good advice to a pensive and self-reflection mode to stimulate progress.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Never Throw Away a Big Box Until You Have Thought It Through, June 12, 2001
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Patricia Holley (Columbia, Missouri (USA)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Contented Achiever : How to Get What You Want and Love What You Get (Hardcover)
I enjoyed this book so much that I got several copies to give away to friends. It was humorous, nostalgic, thought-provoking, cathartic and inspiring.

Not since I read Co-Dependent No More have I had a more graphic awakening to my own reality. This book provided me with a plethora of labels to apply to many dysfunctional life-situations and thereby provided many clues to personal problem-solving answers.

Even though I already know I am an extremely organized individual, still, I learned many new ideas to experiment with in my constant quest for even better methods for pursuit of a productive life both physically and emotionally. No one could read this book without coming away with something new to think about.

Big Boxes can hold many miracles...don't miss Chapter 6.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Contented Achiever Is A High Achievement!, June 10, 2001
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Bart Singleton (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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I believe that The Contented Achiever stands out in the crowd of books on self-improvement. I found this book to be thought-provoking, positive and creative. The Contented Achiever has a large number of creative suggestions which I found to be directly applicable to my life. I get the impression that the authors' beliefs are based on a profound knowledge of their subject gathered over a life-time. There are also great, well-positioned quotes to reinforce good points made throughout the book.

My favorite subjects pertained to "Creating Desired Results" which is a very simple series of steps to use to become the person you are striving to become. I found suggestions about dealing with clutter to be very practical and a chapter about "Creating an Environment for Success" to be insightful and especially thought-provoking. I also believe that the book would be especially useful to anyone experiencing some personal, or professional frustration in his/her life.

I highly recommend The Contented Achiever to those people interested in personal, or professional improvement. The simple, straightforward style used by the authors will make the book a refreshing and enjoyable experience.

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