By John Paul Carinci
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In the spirit of such inspirational authors as Norman Vincent Peale, Napoleon Hill, and
ReplyDeleteW. Clement Stone, John Paul Carinci has written a classic self- help book centered around
achieving success.
The author discusses all of the basics, including motivation, perseverance, rising
up from failure, the power of positive thinking, and living for today. The short chapters
are peppered with salient quotes and stories of success. In each chapter, Carinci includes
the boxed-in headline, “We Are Each Born into This World Destined for Greatness!” to
continuously reinforce the reader’s self-image.
The material in An All-Consuming Desire to Succeed has been covered in
previous motivational books, but Carinci brings a fresh perspective and an unbridled
enthusiasm that is sure to lift readers up. He points out, for example, that while many
people are consumed with worry, “92 percent of all worry is not necessary,” according to
experts. This is why it is so important, says Carinci, to put everything in perspective.
Carinci details four principles of success: 1. Formulate Powerful and Challenging
Goals, 2. Be Consumed with the Achievement of Such a Goal, 3. The Point of No Return
(in which the author says “the mind cannot be allowed to back out of the achievement” of
a goal), and 4. Reward System for Goal Achievement (or, as Carinci puts it, the “Happy
Celebration” of the goal’s completion). Through numerous stories, Carinci demonstrates
that the truly successful are those who never, ever give up, regardless of the odds or
adversities facing them. “The common denominator I have found in all the great
achievers is perseverance,” he writes.
Perhaps the most compelling content in the book is Carinci’s reliance on what he
calls “positive success affirmation.” The author says he repeats a number of affirmations
to himself on a daily basis to keep “fired up and motivated.” Carinci includes these
success affirmations at the end of the book should the reader wish to adapt them for
personal use.
Any reader seeking a healthy dose of positive motivation to achieve the loftiest
goals or even to meet the daily challenges of life is sure to find much of value in John
Paul Carinci’s inspirational work.
(August 2011) BARRY SILVERSTEIN