It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It [Hardcover]

W Mitchell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997 | ISBN-10: 0963790102 | ISBN-13: 978-0963790101

W Mitchell knows about challenge, change and courage, all first-hand. In this book, he speaks to you about his life, the setbacks and the finish lines, the battles and the victories. Mitchell's message addresses the human spirit and its yearning for survival. He focuses on the positives of change - taking responsibility - and the proven result - himself.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: W Mitchell (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963790102
• ISBN-13: 978-0963790101
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #614,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You are a Victim Only if you Want to be, October 5, 2000

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Dan Poynter "Author-Publisher-Speaker" (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It (Hardcover)

Mitchell is amazing. Even though he was not heavy enough, he wanted to be a gripman on cable cars. He got the job--and just worked harder (heavier). One day, riding his motorcycle in San Francisco, he was hit but a truck. The resulting fire disfigured his face and took his fingers. He started Vermont Castings during the fuel crunch of the early seventies. One day, flying some executive friends in his small plane, the engine quit on takeoff; the crash left Mitchell paralyzed. He went on to be a talk show host, the mayor of Crested Butte, Colorado, and he even ran for congress. Today, he is a professional speaker who motivates audiences worldwide. Continually on the go, you have probably seen him in airports-ahead of you.

Change happens! You can be a victim or do something about it. Mitchell is an inspiration both to those who have suffered injury and those who have not. He focuses not on what he can no longer do but on what he can-and he enjoys life to the fullest.

As the author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I highly recommend this book. [e-mail].

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life is too short and precious. Deal with it positively., June 13, 1999

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Tim & Grace Garrett {[e-mail]} (Columbia, SC & San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It (Hardcover)

If you are depressed, lonely, unsure, feeling sorry for yourself, or feel like life has dealt you a bad hand or know somebody that feels that way then get this book. My wife and I had the distinct honor of meeting this author last year and hearing his story from his lips. Afterwards, I simply could not put the book down until I was finished reading it. After listening to W Mitchell and reading this book we know that we don't have anything to complain about. When a challenge surfaces (no matter how difficult it appears)we simply focus our energy on how we are going to deal with it. Life is too short. Truly, It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It! {PS. There is no 'period' after his name W for special reasons and events that took place in his life.}

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pure motivational "kick in the seat of the pants" read., November 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It (Hardcover)

W. Mitchell's story is not only a compelling and fascinating read, it is also a lesson in perserverance, personal motivation and accomplishment in the face of adversity. If you have ever fallen into the trap of feeling sorry for yourself because of the adversities that you have to face, "It's Not What Happens To You, It's What You Do About It" will be a fabulous reality check for you and even better a remarkable motivator. W. Mitchell's book is truly one of the most motivational and inspiring books I have ever read!