Success [Import] [Paperback]

Michael Korda (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Coronet / Hodder; New Ed edition (1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340230347
• ISBN-13: 978-0340230343
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

More About the Author

Michael Korda is the New York Times bestselling author of Horse People,
Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, Cat People, Journey to a Revolution, and Ike.
He lives with his wife, Margaret, in Dutchess County, New York.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Success by Michael Korda, October 25, 2003

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Success (Hardcover)

The thrust of this work is good; however, today's public is
looking for a social consciousness from corporate executives
and successful private entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, Michael Korda
makes some important points in his book. For instance, the
successful implementation of the existential work value seeks
to provide the individual with freedom and the opportunity for
creativity in order to function in assignments having very
little structure counterbalanced by considerable challenge.

Many of today's most difficult problems have very little
structure, an immediate demand for a solution and a critical
need for individuals who can build successful implementation
programs from scratch. Michael Korda names some classic
innovators in his work. For instance, Paul De Domenico made
his mark in selling macadamia nuts. Harry Freidenberg made a
fortune in marketing Star Trek memorabilia. The author points
to personal fitness as an important goal for aspiring to
top level positions. High energy is another important ingredient
in successful careers. This involves the ability to perform
sustained work on an ongoing basis. The process begins with
good posture and attentiveness to your surroundings. In addition,
the author points toward the need for self control in on-the-job
situations. In addition, it is vitally important to make lists
and checklists in order to ensure that things get done.
The author points toward a high level of organization as an important condition precedent to success. The author teaches
how to dress for success beginning with a simple clean white
shirt and subdued tie with polished shoes that fit well.
Importantly, Korda teaches how to turn failures into success.
Abraham Lincoln didn't achieve anything substantial until age 51.
Sir Winston Churchill had a difficult road leading to
Prime Minister.

Overall, this work points out some important factors in
planning for and implementing successful strategies in your
personal life and work career. Some of Korda's basic principles
are still relevant today. Nonetheless, executives need to be
cognizant of the public's perception of earned income and
percs. Korda's work may help in providing some structure
in your career planning and implementation program. For this
alone, the work may be worth reading. Andrew Carnegie's works
are an important complement to Korda's principles because
people respond well to genuine interest, the use of first names and dialogue aimed at the listener's specific interests.