by Paul Simister
on June 4, 2018
The full title of this book by Gary Keller is
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Three Stars. This means it is Worthwhile.
Ask yourself why The One Thing is a long book.
This book caused me to have mixed feelings.
The idea that you should focus on the area where you can have the biggest impact on performance makes a great deal of sense. It’s the logic for the weakest link of the chain and the main idea behind the Theory of Constraints. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on June 3, 2018
In my review of
31 Causes of Failure by Sally Pederson
posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Two Stars. This means it is Disappointing.
Here is my book review.
Disappointing look at personal failure
The book looks at reasons for personal failure rather than business failure although the two will be linked for business owners.
I felt a little uncomfortable when the first reason given was genetic issues. Isn’t failure relative to potential rather than absolute?
My problems with the book didn’t stop there but continued. I found I agreed with the headline cause identified but not with the words explaining the cause which seemed to wander off the subject.
I gave up on the book at around the 20% mark.
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by Paul Simister
on June 3, 2018
In my review of
by David Morgan
posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book just One Star.
Here is my book review.
Doesn’t live up to the title
This “book” is just an excuse for the author to tell his story as an academy study.
I didn’t feel it lived up to the title and was a waste of my time. I don’t like writing one and two star reviews but I can’t recommend this book to anyone wanting to start a business.
There are plenty of good books to help you get your startup right including books that warn you about what not to do.
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by Paul Simister
on June 2, 2018
I am a prolific reader and reviewer of business books on Amazon.co.uk and I get really irritated when the reviews get overwhelmed with fake stuff.
How can you tell?
Well there is the nature of the review for one but, it is even more reliable to go and have a look at what else the reviewer has reviewed.
You can find plenty of occasions where the reviewer has reviewed six books, all been given five stars and a rave review and they are all by the same author.
Unfortunately it takes time to click on everyone.
An easier way is to use Fakespot.com which will do the analysis for you. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 31, 2018
I only gave
Jeffrey S. Davis and Mark Cohen on The 24-Hour Turnaround: How Amazing Entrepreneurs Succeed In Tough Times: A THINKAha Book
One Star in my review posted on Amazon.co,uk.
Here is my book review.
Horrible format
This Think aha book is one of a series of meant to give you quick, actionable advice.
It’s the first one I’ve read in the series. It will also be the last. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 31, 2018
In my review of
Transform Your Business and Not Be Derailed
by Steven Beaman posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book One Star.
Needs effective editing or even a complete re-write
Right from the start, it is clear that the book needs editing to knock it into shape and make it more readable. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 31, 2018
In my review of
10 Things You Need to Know to Turnaround Your Business Problems
by Alyson Ogilvie-Lee posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Two Stars. This means it is Disappointing.
Could have been better
The author quotes statistics about business failures in Australia and, just like in the UK, far too many businesses close.
She says that paralysed management is a major cause. The business owners know there is a problem but can’t face up to dealing with it. Gradually it gets worse until the final cash flow crisis makes it impossible to continue. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 30, 2018
The full title of this book by W Adam Mandelbaum is
The Power Of Negative Planning: How To Succeed By Beating Murphy’s Law
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Three Stars. This means it is Worthwhile.
Here is my book review.
Aggressively sarcastic but it makes some important points about protecting yourself and loved ones
I’m surprised there aren’t more books about negative planning, that is, thinking about what can go wrong and doing something about the risk. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 29, 2018
The full title of this book by Ruth Tembe Epie is
Purpose First Then Profit: Discover The Purpose Of Your Life Then Make Millions Out Of It
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Two Stars if you buy it and Three Stars if you read it through your Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Here is my book review.
Disappointing for the money it costs to buy, 3 Stars if you read it through your Kindle Unlimited subscription
You know how sometimes an author’s style gels with you and you enjoy reading the book, even if you didn’t get much out of it?
Well I had the opposite problem. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 23, 2018
In my review of
Marketing Secrets That Eat Your Competition Alive
by Cadnam Barnes posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Three Stars. This means it is Worthwhile.
Here is my book review.
A short introduction to direct response marketing
I’m not too sure about the corny book title but this is an introduction to direct response marketing as popularised by well known marketers Jay Abraham and Dan Kennedy.
I believe this has been compiled from a seven day email course or several sources rather than written as a normal book. This is fine as far as I’m concerned. I used to wait until I could read all the emails together when I’d subscribed to an email course. [continue reading…]
