- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Random House Canada (Dec 30 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0307357244
- ISBN-13: 978-0307357243
- Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 2.3 x 21 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #334,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"You can't sit back and wait for things to happen — you have to make them happen. That's the message of How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying."
— The Calgary Herald
"Whether you're a first-time speaker or an experienced one looking to further refine your technique, The Elements of Great Public Speaking is a must-read guide to delivering a memorable speech and leaving the audience wanting more."
— Hon. Frank McKenna, former Canadian embassador to the United States
"A great book that really does set forth how to deliver high-energy presentations."
— Mark M. Maria, author of Rainmaking Made Simple: What Every Professional Must Know
"MacInnis clearly knows his stuff.... A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it's your first or your 500th."
— USA Today
"MacInnis is a chartered accountant and is credited with inventing executive coaching in Canada. He's given financial advice to everyone from Anne Murray to Bobby Orr. And his new book, How to Succeed at Anything by Really Trying, is all about taking the initiative. Not just really trying, but really trying hard."
— The Gazette
— The Calgary Herald
"Whether you're a first-time speaker or an experienced one looking to further refine your technique, The Elements of Great Public Speaking is a must-read guide to delivering a memorable speech and leaving the audience wanting more."
— Hon. Frank McKenna, former Canadian embassador to the United States
"A great book that really does set forth how to deliver high-energy presentations."
— Mark M. Maria, author of Rainmaking Made Simple: What Every Professional Must Know
"MacInnis clearly knows his stuff.... A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it's your first or your 500th."
— USA Today
"MacInnis is a chartered accountant and is credited with inventing executive coaching in Canada. He's given financial advice to everyone from Anne Murray to Bobby Orr. And his new book, How to Succeed at Anything by Really Trying, is all about taking the initiative. Not just really trying, but really trying hard."
— The Gazette
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An experienced executive himself, Lyman MacInnis has guided the careers and affairs of successful executives and entrepreneurs as well as internationally renowned entertainers and athletes.
An inspiring and practical book of career advice for everyone, from executives and partners, to mid-career professionals and even graduates looking to get in on the ground floor.
For anyone ready to work their way to the top, Lyman MacInnis delivers the essentials. Advising on topics from networking, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, to never embarrassing yourself when addressing a crowd, and even how to give and take advice, How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying is a wonder of common sense and a wealth of simple knowledge.
An inspiring and practical book of career advice for everyone, from executives and partners, to mid-career professionals and even graduates looking to get in on the ground floor.
For anyone ready to work their way to the top, Lyman MacInnis delivers the essentials. Advising on topics from networking, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, to never embarrassing yourself when addressing a crowd, and even how to give and take advice, How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying is a wonder of common sense and a wealth of simple knowledge.
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Not Your Standard Report Card, Oct 31 2011
By Actionable Books - Published on Amazon.com
No matter how common "common sense" may be, we all need reminders if its validity every now and then. Thankfully when it comes to the basics of living successfully, author Lyman MacInnis has compiled 31 refreshers for us. He's personalized it, added some new insight, and conveniently bundled it all up into 212 pages titled "How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying."As MacInnis clearly states within the first few pages of his book, "...success can have many meanings, one constant is that success is always personal." (MacInnis, page 5 The guidelines and principles of "How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying" are not rigid; they're not "a program" or a twelve-step anything. Instead, they're gentle reminders delivered with a touch of humor, that a successful life is a balancing act between the big picture, and the minute details.
FAVOURITE TAKEAWAY: "the three A's of a career are Ability, Ambition, and Attitude. ... ability earns you your paycheque, ambition gets you your raises, and attitude usually determines the amount of both." (page 59)
How many `A's are you currently earning?
While MacInnis appears to meander from topic to unrelated topic over the course of the thirty-one chapters in "How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying," he manages to do an excellent job of covering off all three of the `A's that he mentions: Ability, Ambition and Attitude. His reminders allow us to refocus. His tips and suggestions help us grow. And his insights allow us to realize that maybe not everything is as big a deal as it seems.
Author Lyman MacInnis has it figured out. "How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying," is a well written blend of gentle reminders, how to tips and poignant insights into what truly makes us successful in our day to day lives. It's a fun read, with something for everyone, and the kind of book you'll want to reference again and again.
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Visit ActionableBooks for over 170 summaries, author video interviews and easy ways to implement the concepts for managers and their teams.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Condensed view of what it takes to succeed, Mar 16 2010
By Drake "Drake" - Published on Amazon.com
This book offers a condensed, easy to read list of gotchas and areas for improving your chances
of success at work. The author offers a valuable list of information and explanation of what is needed
to get ahead. Now with that said, the book is lacking clear examples and the 'how' portion of getting the skill sets that he outlines. Nonetheless, its a good book for what it is. A small handy book to inspire you on what you need to keep in mind when you are making decisions at the workplace.
I give it 3.5 stars.
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