Simple Steps to Impossible Dreams: The 15 Power Secrets of the World's Most Successful People (Paperback)

by Steven Scott (Author) "WHO CAN FORGET the opening line from the love theme in Cinderella-"A dream is a wish your heart makes..." (more)
Key Phrases: recruiting the right partners, emotional word picture, goals into steps, Dream Conversion, Steven Spielberg, Gary Smalley (more...)

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Kathie Lee Gifford Steve Scott writes about what he knows about. His own personal secrets for success are thankfully no longer a secret. -- Review

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Stephen R. Coveyauthor of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleSteve Scott effectively brings a superb blend of experience, example, and encouragement to his latest book....His insight on criticism alone is worth the read.

Stedman Grahamauthor of You Can Make It HappenSteven Scott provides a practical guide to help you focus on your own success plan, fine-tune your vision of your own possibilities -- and achieve your dreams.

Kathie Lee GiffordSteve Scott writes about what he knows about. His own personal secrets for success are thankfully no longer a secret.

Ken Blanchardcoauthor of The One Minute ManagerLiving your dreams will make your life worth living. In his book, Simple Steps to Impossible Dreams, Steven Scott shows you HOW!

Hyrum W. SmithChairman of the Board, The Franklin Covey CompanyIn the pages of his new book, Steve Scott has captured a very simple but powerful formula for translating one's dreams into reality. The reason this book has so much credibility for me is that I have seen him implement these principles to tremendous success -- professionally, with his family, and in all aspects of his life. This is a must-read book.

Connie Sellecca and John TeshWhat a tragedy that most adults give up on their dreams early in life. Steve Scott's new book inspires us to dream bigger dreams than ever.

Cheryl LaddI need another copy immediately! It was such important information I sent my first copy to my best friend before I finished it. It's EXTRAORDINARY!

Christie BrinkleyIn his book, Steve Scott gives us the specific strategies and techniques that we need to learn and use to achieve our most valued dreams. He not only shows us how to make our most impossible dreams possible, he shows us how to make them probable!

Sandie Tillotsoncofounder and Vice President, Nu Skin InternationalIn our business, we provide the opportunity for helping make people's impossible dreams come true. In his book, Steve Scott now gives the perfect tool, a step-by-step guide for turning even the most impossible dreams into reality. If you read this book it will forever change your outlook. If you live this book, it will forever change your life.

Henry Marshfour-time Olympian, author of The Breakthrough FactorIf you are "stuck" in a job, career, or relationship that's not everything you want it to be, Steve Scott gives you more "Breakthrough Techniques" in each chapter than most people discover in an entire lifetime.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; 1st Fireside Ed edition (April 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684848694
• ISBN-13: 978-0684848693
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #59,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "If You Found Aladdin's Lamp...What Would You Wish For?", April 21, 2002

By	A. Wolverton (Crofton, MD United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

That's Scott's first question. His second: What are your dreams? Have they come true, or are they stagnant? Scott shows us that most of us are kept from living out our dreams by six chains:

Mediocrity
Fear of failure
Avoiding criticism
Lack of vision
Lack of knowledge
Lack of resources

All of these chains can be broken and replaced by seven booster engines that will ignite your dreams into reality.

What makes this book better than other motivational books? First, Scott gives you assignments at the end of each chapter. Second, they take time. You can't rush through the book. Third, you may have to face some tough facts about yourself. But looking at yourself honestly is vital to making your dreams live.

Most people don't act on their dreams. That's too bad. But just reading this book will take you part of the way to achieving your dreams. The exercises will take you even farther. But first, you've got to buy the book. So buy it. Now. Take the first step.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Shoot for the Moon" Book!, March 5, 2001

By	Billy Glenn Taylor (Ft Worth, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

There are those books you read and put on the shelf, and there are those books that you re-read, highlight, recommend to friends, quote, and keep on top of your desk to remind you of what the author said. This is one such book. As a business owner Steve has given me great insight as to how to go beyond what I would count as success to the dream level. This book gives step-by-step guidelines to "shoot for the moon" and achieve far more than you expect. Hands down, the best book I have read in the last 12 months.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best thing I have done for myself in years, November 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Simple Steps to Impossible Dreams: The 15 Power Secrets of the World's Most Successful People (Hardcover)

I met Steven K. Scott on a plane trip from Salt Lake City to Phila. About mid-way through the flight, Steven spoke to myself and my wife after he returned to his seat. He had been entertaining his 2 sons since there was no movie on the flight, and we were enjoying his conversation. He asked for my business card and said that he would send me a book he had written. Well, he did send me the book and I will be forever grateful for it. We enjoyed his company on the plane but now wish we had more time with him. His book has been a great inspiration to me even though I haven't even finished reading it . My wife is pestering me to read it as soon as I am finished. Thank you Steve, you have made a difference in my life. I have had many dreams over the years and like others have been restricted by criticism etc. and haven't bothered persuing them. Now I know I was right and will go after my dreams with vigor. I think I have restricted my dreams to things that were within my reach but now I know I am capable of fulfilling any dream. Also my wife wants Steveto know that although we had a great trip- Steven was the highlight of the trip and I am sure the book will do wonders for her also. Thank you sincerely Steven. Chief of Police Joseph J. Kaiser and Cookie