True Success: A New Philosophy of Excellence (Paperback)

~ Tom Morris (Author) "Condition One: We need a clear conception of what we want, a vivid vision, a goal or set of goals powerfully imagined..." (more)
Key Phrases: precursive faith, persistent inconsistency, stubborn consistency, Notre Dame, Golden Rule, North Carolina (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425146154
• ISBN-13: 978-0425146156
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #422,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL BOOK, April 7, 2000

By	John (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

Tom Morris has accomplished something remarkable in this book. He has made the thinking of the history's greatest minds much more accessable for the everday person (like me). Instead of surrounding philisophy with elitist airs, he focuses on how important it is to apply the great thinking of the past to our everyday lives.

Morris begins by debunking the popular myth of success. By weaving the thoughts of Socrates and others cleanly into the text he shows quite convincingly that becoming our best selves is the surest path to lasting success. He view is also quite practical - he recognizes that the measure of your life is in what you do, not just what you think. Also, he understands that money is very necessary part of life; it's just not a satisfying goal in and of itself.

Morris' 7Cs framework is a useful guide to pursuing success. As he points out the path to success isn't always easy. The 7Cs framework is a useful map, especially when you have to navigate the rough spots.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Success by Tom Morris, November 27, 2007

By	Roger Caffrey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am not going into an extensive review other than to say that I have reread this book each year for the past three years. I am giving copies to my adult children and have recommended it my employees. If you are interested in improving your perspective of life and want reach a higher level of self satisfaction and appreciate, then get a copy of this book, unline key phrases as you read, and then reread it on occasion. The only reason I am giving this book a five star rating is they do offer the chance to rate it higher.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Book!, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

I picked it up thinking it was a spin on the voluntary simplicty view of success, but I GOT SO MUCH MORE out of it! It is fantastic! I have had no previous exposure to Philosophy, but this book really has me inspired to look up some of the works written by the people he quotes in it. Tom's idea of "true success" and how to achieve it can be applied to EVERY PART of a person's life--whether it's work, home, family life, community, etc., and still be congruent with a persons values and long-term goals. A REAL WINNER!