Goals! How to Get Everything You Want--Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible vs Optimal Thinking

Both "Goals! How to Get Everything You Want--Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible" by Brian Tracy and "Optimal Thinking" by Rosalene Glickman are popular choices for readers interested in Success and Self-esteem. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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Goals! How to Get Everything You Want--Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible

Brian Tracy

2003

Why do some people achieve all their goals while others simply dream of having a better life? Bestselling author Brian Tracy shows that the path from frustration to fulfillment has already been discovered. Hundreds of thousands--even millions--of men and women have started with nothing and achieved great success. Here Tracy presents the essential principles you need to know to make your dreams come true. Tracy presents a simple, powerful, and effective system for setting and achieving goals--a method that has been used by more than one million people to achieve extraordinary things. In this revised and expanded second edition he has added three new chapters addressing areas in which goals can be most rewarding but also the toughest to set and keep: finances, family, and health. Using the twenty-one strategies Tracy outlines, you'll be able to accomplish any goals you set for yourself--no matter how big. You'll discover how to determine your own strengths, what you truly value in life, and what you really want to accomplish in the years ahead. Tracy shows how to build your self-esteem and self-confidence, approach every problem or obstacle effectively, overcome difficulties, respond to challenges, and continue forward toward your goals, no matter what happens. Most importantly, you'll learn a system for achievement that you will use for the rest of your life.

Published 2003
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Optimal Thinking

Rosalene Glickman

1990

OPTIMAL THINKING is the next step past positive thinking. That's because positive thinkers often think in mediocre terms & settle for second best. OPTIMAL THINKING empowers our best or most positive selves to take charge. We learn how to ASK THE BEST QUESTIONS, OBTAIN THE BEST SOLUTIONS & MAKE THE MOST OF ANY SITUATION. Instead of suppressing negativity & using wishful thinking, Optimal Thinkers approach life with optimal realism. Applying paint over rust doesn't remove the rust. Optimal Thinkers treat the rust & then apply the best paint! OPTIMAL THINKING IS THE MISSING LINK TO PEAK PERFORMANCE. We function at our peak when we think in optimal terms. Authored by "Australia's most successful woman," this revolutionary book provides us with the mental tools to consistently be our best in business & personal relationships. We discover what "the best" really means to us & define what is most important in our lives. We learn to maximize our talents, opportunities & time. OPTIMAL THINKING truly empowers us to experience the full might of our minds. We master emotions, minimize unwanted behaviors & bring out the best in others. OPTIMAL THINKING SIMPLY GIVES US THE BEST CHANCE OF ACHIEVING EVERYTHING WE WANT!

Published 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: Goals! How to Get Everything You Want--Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible or Optimal Thinking?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read Goals! How to Get Everything You Want--Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible and Optimal Thinking in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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