Review by AbbeylincolnSty -- How To Be Successful

[AbbeylincolnSty]

[Following is a volunteer review of "How To Be Successful" by M. Curtis McCoy.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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My first impression was that How to Be Successful was going to be another self-help book telling me things that I’ve heard before. I simply wanted to read the introduction first to confirm my thoughts. To my surprise, Curtis McCoy grabbed me with his story. He was living a very prosperous life when a tumor in his brain changed everything. He decided to focus on “success” by asking several successful people to define it and to shed some light on the subject. Their responses varied from traditional, unconventional, and spiritual.

Many poor people resent the rich for no reason at all. The writer described how he was passing through a neighborhood and a homeless man swore at him. The only reason for this resentment was that drove a Ferrari. He simply jumped to conclusion that rich people somehow must have been dealt a lucky hand in life. This is one reason why this book made a lot of sense to me. It sheds light on the things that hold people down. No wonder it is titled “How to Be Successful.”

Many don’t realize that their thinking has kept them in the position they are. If you don’t like your reality, it’s up to you to change it. Don’t wait for people to lift you up. Start by making efforts and see how the universe will conspire to help you. The homeless man sought opportunities but got rejected on several occasions. This did not discourage him. In a few years, his story changed drastically. Of course, he sacrificed present comfort for the life he desired.

I like how the author was down to earth to share wisdom and advice that helped him along the way. He shared his mother’s advice to “work like it is up to you and pray like it is up to God.” Also, he teaches in the book not to take ownership of misfortune. For instance, it’s wrong to say “my cancer is this or that.” This tells the subconscious mind that the cancer is part and parcel of you.

This book contains examples that will motivate you to overcome the odds and succeed in life. It is an uplifting and hopeful book. The author shares his beliefs so the book includes many quotes and biblical references. But it is suitable for anyone who seeks self-improvement.

There were no grammatical errors, but there was an instance of filtered borderline profanity. I can’t rate it a perfect score, as the book is not too memorable. I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. I admire the writer’s fortitude and grit that helped him bounce back. I also like the fact that he is showing others how to turn their lives around.

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How To Be Successful
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[Mariana Figueira]

Thanks for the thorough review