Setting Goals for Success - A Book Review

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals

Author: Michael Hyatt

Publisher: Baker Books

Publication Date: January 2, 2018

Length: 272 Pages



About the Author
Michael Hyatt is the former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, now part of HarperCollins. He began his career at Word Publishing while a senior at Baylor University. In the 30 years since then, he has worked in nearly every facet of book publishing.

A 5-Step Plan 
This book was released on January 2nd, but it is not just another book about New Year's resolutions. This book is a comprehensive guide on how to write, monitor and achieve goals for all areas of your life.

The author presents the following plan for achieving your most important goals;
1. Believe the possibility - Your beliefs shape your reality.
2. Complete the past - Gratitude makes the difference.
3. Design your future - Achievements and habits work together.
4. Find your why - Your what needs a why.
5. Make it happen - One journey is many steps.

"Based on decades of practical experience and the best current research on goal attainment and human achievement, this program is designed to help you find the clarity, develop the courage, and leverage the commitment you need to accomplish your most important personal and professional goals."

The Act of WRITING Goals Boosts Achievement by 42 Percent
I have a problem with writing down goals. I think about all the goals I want to accomplish this year, but they are soon forgotten. "Goals poorly formulated are goals easily forgotten." The author states that goals MUST be written down and suggests the following SMARTER model:

Specific
Measurable
Actionable
Risky
Time-Keyed
Exciting  
Relevant

This book is loaded with case studies and action steps that help you develop goals in all life domains; financial, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, marital, parental, social, vocational and avocational.

The author provides examples of goals written in his Full Focus Planner at the end of the book. I found this format very helpful and it can be implemented in any planner or notebook.

This is the kind of book you read and then you go back and really study it in depth. I know there are many resources available on the subject of goal setting, but I believe this book provides exactly what you need for planning your best year ever. Highly recommended!

RATING: 5 Stars Out Of 5

FYI ~ I purchased a digital copy of this book with my own funds.

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Michael Hyatt Launches Platform University

Michael Hyatt has worked in the book publishing industry for most of his career. He got his start while a student at Baylor University and has since worked in every aspect of book publishing. He was CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers from 2005 - 2011.

In 2012, Mr. Hyatt wrote Platform; Get Noticed in a Noisy World - A Step-by-Step Guide for Anyone With Something To Say or Sell. This book has been a tremendous success and has helped thousands of people develop a platform for their business or cause.

Today, Michael Hyatt is launching Platform University. Each month, Mr Hyatt will explore the concepts outlined in his book at a much deeper level through specialized classes, tutorials, and actionable lessons. His goal is to help you get your message heard and have greater impact.

I signed up for Platform University because I think this is an excellent opportunity to increase my knowledge and experience for a very reasonable price. I am 100% in and plan to give this my best effort.

You can sign up for Platform University during the Early Bird Registration period for $20.00 a month. The price goes up to $25.00 a month on January 30. You can end your membership at any time. (This is not an affiliate link ~ I will not get any compensation for your membership.)

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Book Review: Platform by Michael Hyatt

Platform; Get Noticed In a Noisy World ~ A Step-By-Step Guide For Anyone With Something To Say Or Sell

By Michael Hyatt

Published by: Thomas Nelson

May 22,2012






About The Author
Michael Hyatt is the Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S.

The Platform
Mr. Hyatt posted this infographic on his blog and encourages reviewers and bloggers to share it with others. There is no way that I could do a better job summarizing the information in the book.



My Thoughts
This book was a real learning experience for me. Mr. Hyatt shared information that he learned from many years of working in the publishing business. He provided detailed information about how he started a blog and used social media to get thousands of readers each day.

I think this book provides information that will help anyone who has something to say or sell achieve success. This is the kind of book that should be studied carefully and reviewed on a regular basis. This book offers many of the tools, tips and advice that you need to "be heard" in a noisy world.

You MUST have a compelling message/product and you MUST be willing to take personal responsibility for doing the hard work that is necessary to achieve success. Mr. Hyatt makes it clear that social media marketing is not always easy and it is not a get rich quick scheme. Your best efforts will always be rewarded if you stay the course.

This book will motivate and inspire you to take your business or cause to the next level. Highly Recommended.

My Rating:  5 Stars Out Of 5

FYI ~ I received a complimentary digital copy of this book to read and review from the author's publicist.

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