Never Mind Success - Go For Greatness!: The Best Advice I've Ever Received [Paperback]

Tavis Smiley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2006

This inspirational book is a collection of the best advice Tavis Smiley has ever received. Movie stars like Annette Bening, musicians such as Vanessa Williams, and Tavis’s friends, such as Cornel West offer serious, practical, and humorous advice on everything from relationships, careers and money . . . to improving your character, overcoming obstacles, and realizing your dreams.  

Based on Tavis’s belief that while you can be successful without being great, you can’t be great without being successful . . . this book is designed to enlighten, encourage, and empower you!

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About the Author

With his late-night television talk show, Tavis Smiley, on PBS, and his radio show The Tavis Smiley Show from NPR, Smiley was the first American ever to simultaneously host signature talk shows on both PBS and National Public Radio. Smiley’s television program is the first show in the history of PBS to be broadcast from the West Coast. The Tavis Smiley Show on public radio is currently distributed by PRI, Public Radio International. He can also be heard weekdays on his nationally syndicated commentary, The Smiley Report. Additionally, Tavis offers political commentary on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. 

Tavis has authored nine books, including On Air and Keeping the Faith, an inspiring collection of personal narratives about love, loss, and faith by African Americans from all walks of life. He’s also the founder of the Tavis Smiley Foundation. Website: www.TavisTalks.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401910629
• ISBN-13: 978-1401910624
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #693,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Greatness, April 12, 2007

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Pamela M. Duncan (Stafford, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never Mind Success - Go For Greatness!: The Best Advice I've Ever Received (Paperback)

The book is not what I expected. It instead was a colllection of a lot of quotes and saying from famous people and there psychology about life and what defines them. We all have our own personal view of what greatness is! It more of a coffee table book just some individual thought to ponder.

This is not a book I would recommded to get insight into "Greatness"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivation.....Motivation, October 14, 2007

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Lacrecia V. Dangerfield - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never Mind Success - Go For Greatness!: The Best Advice I've Ever Received (Paperback)

Tavis has gathered great quotes to inspire all to move from good to great. When I need to pick up my day I just pull out this book and look for a word of wisdom.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great motivating quotes, July 13, 2007

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Lynn Light (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Never Mind Success - Go For Greatness!: The Best Advice I've Ever Received (Paperback)

A wonderful quick read. I passed it on to at least 4 people and they all loved it.