A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback: Turn Your Moments of Doubt and Fear into Times of Triumph [Hardcover]

Willie Jolley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 1999

A setback is nothing but a setup for a comeback! The wisdom in these words can help lift you out of your low points in life and put you on the path to victory!

*Have you ever had a setback?
*Has life ever thrown you a curve ball?
*Have you ever been knocked down by hard times?

Willie Jolley, the author of the motivational bestseller It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life!, will inspire you to take action! In A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Willie presents his "VDAD" formula (Vision, Decision, Action, Desire) for overcoming life's constant challenges. He shares his techniques for taking control of your destiny, using anecdotes and stories that will encourage you to focus and take action on your dreams-despite the adversities! You will hear from ordinary people who refused to cower in the face of hardships, and found opportunities in unlikely places. There are humorous insights ("sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug") and practical methods (Need to rid yourself of negative thoughts? "Face it, trace it, erase it, replace it!"). Using Willie Jolley's 12 simple strategies (as outlined in the VDAD formula) you will have the tools to turn your trials into triumphs, your problems into possibilities, and your setbacks into comebacks

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In his follow-up to It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life, inspirational speaker Jolley hits the mark. With sound suggestions for personal growth, his book exudes positivity. Acknowledging that struggle is actually a vital stage in development, Jolley asserts that the difference between those who succeed and those who don't is that the successful people possess a higher AQ (Adversity Quotient), which he believes is a predictor for success along with IQ and EQ (Emotional Quotient). He reveals not only his own painful personal setbacks but presents examples of the trials experienced by the likes of Tina Turner, John Travolta and Lee Iacocca on their paths to success. Although Jolley admits that trouble sometimes seems to dog certain people, he posits that "it's crucial that you have three things: faith, focus, and follow-through." Filled with clever acronyms, such as his remedy for road rage (FIDO: Forget It and Drive On), the book contains a wealth of everyday wisdom. In addition to familiar folktales such as the grasshopper and the ant, Jolley offers "teaching points" at the end of each chapter. Drawing inspirational quotes from such diverse sources as Tennyson, Les Brown, Plutarch and the Bible, he cements his appeal to a wide range of readers. Agent, Jeff Herman; author tour. (Oct.)
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From the Publisher

"Read this book and find out how you can come back from challenges life throws your way. An inspiring book!" - Iyanla Vanzant, bestselling author of YESTERDAY, I CRIED; IN THE MEANTIME;and ONE DAY MY SOUL JUST OPENED UP

"If you ever find yourself in a low place in your life, this book will show you the way up, the way out, and the way beyond. A magnificent read." - Les Brown, bestselling author of LIVE YOUR DREAMS

"I am convinced that reading A SETBACK IS A SETUP FOR A COMEBACK will help you turn your problems into possibilities and your challenges into glorious opportunities!" - Wally "Famous" Amos, author of WATERMELON MAGIC: Seeds of Wisdom, Slices of Life

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (October 12, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312203497
• ISBN-13: 978-0312203498
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,387,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book moved me when I thought I couldn't be moved, October 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback: Turn Your Moments of Doubt and Fear into Times of Triumph (Hardcover)

I have had the pleasure of hearing Willie Jolley speak live. He is so dynamic that I thought it was very unlikely to convey that poower within the confines of written words. However, Willie's energy jumps of the pages and grabs you. You have to read this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK TODAY! KEEP IT FOREVER!, October 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback (Paperback)

The 170,000 members of Toastmasters International recently named Willie Jolley the top motivational/inspirational speaker for 1999 and one of the top 5 top speakers in the world! Now, without a doubt, I know WHY. This book is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. Anyone who has ever faced disappointments or been discouraged by setbacks will be inspired to "keep on keeping on," after they read "A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback." I bought this book in paperback, but I'm also going to buy it in hardcover so that I can pass it on to my kids.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encouragement from Within, December 15, 1999

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This review is from: A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback: Turn Your Moments of Doubt and Fear into Times of Triumph (Hardcover)

I saw Mr. Jolley on Chicagoing several weeks ago talking about his book and decided to invest. I am glad I did. A constant theme throughout the book was "you can do it." The author emphasizes that you will have problems but with determination you can over come anything. It's like having a little angel sitting on your shoulder whispering in your ear, YOU CAN DO IT, just keep going and never give up. I found it helpful for me as I am moving to a new stage in my professional life.