Victory!: Applying the Proven Principles of Military Strategy to Achieve Greater Success in Your Business and [Hardcover]

Brian Tracy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 19, 2002

In Victory!, bestselling author Brian Tracy applies to business and personal success the same concepts that have helped great leaders triumph in military campaigns throughout history. Using military examples throughout, he provides ambitious, success-oriented readers with a practical template for reaching their own potential for greatness. This is an indispensable strategic field guide, from America's foremost expert on achievement.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I’d rate this book as excellent and place it on a list of books that should be read. It’s well written and well edited and can be digested in small bits…..It’s highly recommended reading for anyone serious about improving his or her professional situation or quality of life.”

— Training & Development

Victory may help readers make sense of their chaotic business lives.”

— Steve Powers, syndicated columnist

About the Author

Brian Tracy is one of the world's most successful speakers and consultants on personal and professional development. Each year he addresses some 450,000 people in the United States and abroad. His corporate clients have included IBM, McDonnell Douglas, Arthur Andersen, The Million Dollar Round Table, and dozens more. Brian Tracy is also the best-selling author of Focal Point, Maximum Achievement; Advanced Selling Strategies; The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires; Eat That Frog; and The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success.and in 31 countries.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 1st edition (September 19, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814407501
• ISBN-13: 978-0814407509
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Tracy is one of America's leading authorities on the development of human potential and personal effectiveness. A dynamic and inspiring speaker, he addresses thousands of people each year on the subjects of personal and professional development, including the executives and staff of such firms as IBM, Arthur Andersen, McDonnell Douglas, and The Million Dollar Round Table. Prior to founding his own firm, Brian Tracy International, he had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development, distribution, and management consulting. Tracy is the author of thirteen previous books including the bestselling book Maximum Achievement. He is also the author/narrator of numerous bestselling audiocassette programs, including The Psychology of Achievement and How to Start and Succeed in Your Own Business.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ooutstanding! Read this to revitalize your business, July 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Victory!: Applying the Proven Principles of Military Strategy to Achieve Greater Success in Your Business and (Hardcover)

Nobody knows more about building or turning around a business than Brian Tracy. He has successfully created million dollar companies for himself as well as turned around many business. This book deals with military strategies as applied to business. Today, you can't just be good, you have to go beyond that just to keep up with your competition. Brian shows you how.

Great book for all business and management people.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!, December 31, 2002

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Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victory!: Applying the Proven Principles of Military Strategy to Achieve Greater Success in Your Business and (Hardcover)

Although it's an overused metaphor, top business speakers and best-selling author Brian Tracy show how you can apply battle-proven methods to achieving victory in the world of business. While many of the principles sound familiar, Tracy's presentation is lively and well organized. He covers the importance of having objectives, getting the facts, coordinating your activities, daring to go forward, concentrating your forces, conserving your resources and having one person in charge. He uses battlefield illustrations to remind us of these principles. He also draws on ancient and modern historical accounts of battles to illustrate the close connection between victory in war and in business. If your approach to business hinges on careful strategy and targeted planning, we from getAbstract think you will find tactical weapons in this military manual that you can muster in the fields of commerce.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Pyrrhic victory of sorts, September 9, 2003

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"mbowman2" (Sydney) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victory!: Applying the Proven Principles of Military Strategy to Achieve Greater Success in Your Business and (Hardcover)

This book - and it is subtitled achieving sucess in business and personal life so no confusion as to its aim - is a good read. PLenty of white space within the pages so you never feel you're sitting down to read a tome on military tactics and strategy.
However, despite some interesting historical anecdotes, the book feels a little light on and simplistic. "Concentrate your forces" sounds great when supported by the single battle where it was employed to effect. However, in business terms, the same principle goes against standard practice of having a reasonably broad portfolio. If it all comes off - you look like a god. if it doesn't - you might just be another schmuck who tried and failed.
It's the kind of book that's great in paperback - less costly and something you can easily digest during a commute. at hardback price it's a little costly and a little light on.