Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky and Rich: Spike's Guide to Success [Paperback]

Richard St John (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006 | Series: Spike's Guide to Success

Have you ever wondered what leads to success. Do you just need to be smart, great looking, or lucky? Richard St. John says those things dont lead to success. And he should know. He spent 10 years interviewing over 500 successful people, from Martha Stewart, to actor Russell Crowe, to DNA discoverer James Watson, to the top people in many fields. After analyzing and sorting all the information, Richard discovered the top 8 factors that are the foundation for success in any field. He also discovered that many successful people aren't especially smart, good-looking, or lucky. They're ordinary people, without special gifts, who achieve success by following the8 factors. Richard himself is a good example. He says, "I could never figure o ut how an ordinary guy like me succeeded in business, won top awards and became a millionaire. So I started a project to ask other people what led to their success, and it grew into a 10-year journey of discovery." The story is in Richards new book, Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky and RICH Spikes Guide to Success, an easy-to-read analysis that gets beyond the clichés to distill what the worlds most successful people really do have in common.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Author Richard St. John is an example of "an ordinary guy" who achieved success by following the Top 8 Success Factors. He has run a successful company for over 25 years, won the top awards in his field, run marathons on all seven continents (with a personal best of 2:43), climbed two of theworld?s highest mountains, and has become a millionaire. Richard spent his first career helping large high-tech companies demystifytheir technology so their customers could understand it. Now he is demystifying the whole subject of "success" and making it easier for people to understand and apply to their own lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 351 pages
• Publisher: Train of Thought Arts Inc. (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0973900903
• ISBN-13: 978-0973900903
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #746,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Success Book July 25, 2007

By Robert Alan Black

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This is truly a great book for helping people take control over their lives: personally and professionally. Since the mid-1960s I have read over 300 self-help books and books about self-help books. I found this one very enjoyable to read. It was fun. It is filled with very useful down to earth stories and examples and 8 excellent keys to help all of us succeed in our lives.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars To the point and entertaining November 29, 2009

By M. Katalin Halom

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From the first page to the last, this book is full of practical wisdom. What's more, it's funny too! St.John knows what he is talking about, but it's not merely about his life's experience but also a gist of insights gained by others who had achieved great success (whatever success meant to them!) in all fields of human endeavor. Read it, enjoy it, and learn from it!

Katalin Halom, author of "From Confusion to Clarity: 5 Steps to Add Direction, Satisfaction, and Meaning to Your Life"

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining and Very Good December 17, 2007

By Taylor Moore

Having created many startups, both successful and some not so...I was starting on a new venture and needed some inspiration...and came across this book. I am really impressed with the style of humor, the logical progression of concepts and the great design layout....a great book.