Robert Morris

Long ago while growing up in Chicago, I read two books which have had a lasting impact on my personal and professional development: Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People and Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich. I make it a point to re-read both at least once a year; also Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography. My guess (only a guess) is that these three books have also had a positive and lasting impact on Brian Tracy. Their influence is suggested in this book as are the Four Gospels and Saint Paul's various Letters in the New Testament.
However, we all realize that each of us must assume full responsibility for our successes and failures in life. The most valuable lessons we learn are from our own experiences, especially from failures. Tracy notes that "more than 90% of all financially successful people today started out broke or nearly broke. The average self-made millionaire has been bankrupt or nearly bankrupt 3.2 times." Hmmm. He chose self-made millionaires as the focal point of this book "because these people had demonstrated social qualities and behaviors that were observable and measurable." He offers 21 "success secrets," most of which are really not secrets. I would be very surprised if any one of them is unfamiliar to anyone who reads this book.

For me, this is the key point: No matter what we read and how carefully we read it, now matter how much wisdom is provided by what we read, NOTHING beneficial will result unless and until we embrace appropriate values, then make decisions and take appropriate actions which are guided and informed by those values.

Tracy insists that success is predictable. I presume to add, that the same is true of failure. "Your greatest responsibility is to dream big dreams, decide exactly what you want, make a plan to achieve it, practice the strategies in this book, take action every single day in the direction of your dreams and goals, and resolve [as Churchill urges] to never, never, never give up." Throughout his book, Tracy does indeed recommend specific strategies to follow and includes a series of Action Exercises to complete. In that event, "You become unstoppable and your success becomes inevitable."

Hill, Carnegie, Franklin, and countless others do indeed share the credit for whatever I may have achieved in my life thus far but only I am responsible for what remains of that life.

It is not enough to read and admire Tracy's book. As I have previously indicated, the challenge is to embrace appropriate values, then make decisions and take appropriate actions which are guided and informed by those values. The extent to which we respond to that challenge will determine whether or not we succeed or fail when pursuing whatever our dreams may be.

vinodh ethirajulu pune,india

this book changed my opinion about rich people.
after reading this book i accept that their wealth is a measure of their greatness and efficiency i am religiously trying to implement his advice.a master piece by brian.

Michael Cowley Sydney, Australia

I found this program to be very inspiring. I have listened to it several times picking up new information every time. Whenever I am feeling low Brian always picks me up. He suggestions always make sense to me. By listening to Brian and taking action my life is better.

Michael Key UAE

This CD actually changed my whole life.
I can do more things everyday, I move faster, I work faster, I finish tasks quickly, my performance at work is better, I became more competitive...
And, the more I listen to it, the more I gain from it.
You can get a lot from it believe me, and you have nothing to lose !

I Highly recommend it !

Randy R. Fort Worth, TX USA

Any one of these 21 success secrets can make a big difference in your life, your income, and your success. I've listened to it over and over, this is a great program!!

Larry Robinson Lake Charles, LA

Brain presents the simplest strategies for becoming a millionaire that it is almost hard to believe! If you want to know exactly what to do to become a millionaire, I just strongly suggest reading and applying the principles found in this book!

Safe and Secure,

Larry W. Robinson
Speaker and Consultant
http://www.larrywrobinson.com

Lynne Schlumpf, Author Tulsa, Oklahoma

I cannot describe in words what this CD has done for me. I just happened upon it while reading a Yahoo! group message. I thought - hey, what do I have to lose? I had everything to gain. While my book has been selling very well, I still had a lot of trouble getting organized and making sure I took care of the most important things in my business. Thanks so much Brian. I have an old tape series of yours, and I think you're great. I don't know how long it will be before I stop listening to this CD every day. It is wonderful! There's so much depth in it, that I know the full audio series must be fantastic!

Lynne Schlumpf, Author
The Little Website That Could
http://www.littlewebsitethatcould.net

amrit kular Nakodar, Punjab ,INDIA

Richness is never owed it is accomplished. Self Made Millionares is an excellent piece of work byBrian Tracy. It reflects a true picture that success is not based on luck but sheer hardwork and a stong motive to..............I CAN DO IT.