Book Review:
Title: Act Like a Success, Think
Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift
and the Way to Life's Riches
Author: Steve Harvey with
Jeffrey Johnson
Pages: 240
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: September
9, 2014
Source: Publisher
The title "Act Like a
Success, Think Like a Success" is clearly related to the subject matter.
Steve Harvey is well-known for his comedy and has moved to the top of his game
as a media mogul with not one but two bestsellers on the New York Times book
lists, a syndicated radio show and two current running television shows.
The purpose of the book is
educational, instructional, and motivational in the principles and techniques
of life successes.
This is a powerful and easy to
read book targeted to both men and women, especially those who desire to break
free from their current station in life and to elevate their game. This was a
purposeful deviation from his previous two works; "Act Like a Lady, Think
Like a Man” and “Straight Talk, No Chaser,” books that were targeted primarily
for women.
This is definitely a “come-up
story” for both genders with analogies that I could easily relate to and
information that I have incorporated into my own game plan. The writers style
is simple and yet persuasive.
The book is easy to read; I read
it on a flight to the West Coast. “It is well organized into three parts with
catchy subtitles such as “Put your name on the lease.” The author hit the
bull’s-eye by exploring and clearly explaining the principles of success. While
many community leaders are still pondering how to address our financial problems,
Steve Harvey has made it to the top and leads the way in reaching the masses
way down the socio-economic ladder as well as those of us at the middle still
making our climb upwards. He really spoke to me and provided some keen insight.
First, that my profession as a psychiatrist is an acquired skill and talent,
but not my unique God-given gift. Secondly, even though I can make a good living
with my skill and talent; it is not the same as using my unique gift. And
lastly, once identified and attached to the right vehicle I can use my unique
gift to elevate not only myself and my immediate family but my whole community.
The possibilities for this book
are endless, if studied, and embraced, it could change the downward trend in America
where many have become permanently displaced near the bottom.
In conclusion, I highly
recommend this book to those who are looking for answers on how to move up the
ladder and to find purpose in life.
