Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond [Paperback]

Sharon Ferrett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 12, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0073375128 | ISBN-13: 978-0073375120 | Edition: 7

This best-selling text presents new and returning college students with practical, hands-on strategies for increasing their performance inside and outside the classroom. Peak Performance helps students make the connection between their academic efforts and their job and life skills. Students learn a variety of personal productivity skills related to positive work and study habits, as well as creative problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

This new edition includes the latest issues affecting students, such as campus safety and changing technology. Also, more “how to” information gives students even more opportunity to put the material into practice. The revised design and new illustrations help visual learners understand key theories and concepts and provide more practical applications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 568 pages
• Publisher: Career Education; 7 edition (January 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073375128
• ISBN-13: 978-0073375120
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Peaking and Performing, November 5, 2011

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Okay,I must admit, when I first came across Peak Performance I was in undergrad, struggling to make it through, and looking for something, anything, to give me an edge.

Then I found and read Ferrett's Peak Performance. It blew my mind; It energized me; It gave me the structure pieces to puzzle my life, business and work approach together.

And that was only the second edition.

Forward to 2011. I'm through school, Masters degree in hand (Largely because of Ferret's book) and I find her book buried on my bookshelf. I go to Amazon, type in her name and BOOM! another addition has been written. Um, like, five additions as a matter of fact.

Seventh addition. "WOW, I'm five additions behind," I think. I buy it immediately.

I think my mind is about to be blown again...And the book doesn't disappoint.

Take a look at a few section themes:

Part one--be a lifelong learner; expand your emotional intelligence; manage your time; maximize your resources

Part two--Listen and take effective notes; actively read; improve your memory skills; excel and taking tests; express yourself in writing and speech

Part three--become a critical and creative problem solver; create a healthy mind body and spirit; build supportive and diverse relationships; develop personal habits; explore majors and careers.

517 pages(not including glossary and index) of usable, actionable, and info to enrich your life, work, and business.

Can you see why I kept this book (second edition) around. And, can you see why I fell over myself to buy the newest addition? Just the section content titles alone show you the good stuff that's coming--stuff you won't get in many text books, let alone on store shelves today.

Okay, I'm drooling now; but, while I can't tell you how Ferrett's Peak Performance changed my life, my work and the way I do business, I can tell you this: BUY IT TODAY.

And if you're thinking the publisher or Ferrett must have slipped me a couple of party favors to say this, let me turn those thought off now. They did not. I just have no problem giving an A+ when it's earned.

This book will earn an A+ from you as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Peak Performance Book, April 1, 2011

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ilonachka - See all my reviews

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Very happy with this purchase. The book was brand new as described and I received it super fast. I was happy to get in 2 days for my next class. Very pleased.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Transaction!!!, October 13, 2009

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Sandra M. Scotti "college bound" (Cape Coral, FL) - See all my reviews
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Book was in excellent condition better than expected and shipped faster than expected all in all a perfect transaction. I will look you up again next semester when i need more books.