Title and Author: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Synopsis of Content:
Darren Hardy, successful businessman, public speaker and editor of Success Magazine provides in The Compound Effect a careful study of those things we must do and those we must avoid to be successful. He teaches how small efforts, repeated over time, create compound effects - that is - they build into a much larger accomplishment than one might realize as one does the small things each day.
Likewise the compound effect also works to defeat us if we fail to do the right things each day or do the wrong things each day. That one candy bar once a week for example, adds pounds to us over the course of a year. That one apple each day can help foster greater health over time.
Hardy begins by describing how the compound effect works both to our benefit and our detriment and demonstrates how crucial it is to be aware of what we are doing and take control of the things that matter. It is about forming and sustaining good habits and defeating bad ones.
He then explains how the choices we make each day influence and drives our outcomes. He describes how positive habits build us up and create long term achievement while bad habits do the opposite.
Next he discusses momentum - how small steps taking deliberately and consistently over time build momentum which then makes it all easier and more effective over time. He explains the power of rhythm and consistency in what we do.
Finally he discusses the power of influence upon us, both good and bad, from the people with whom we associate, the things we choose to do, the way we spend our time, etc.
The book also includes various resources that you can obtain access to on-line which can deepen your experience and put the lessons learned into practice.
Some have criticized The Compound Effect as just another version of the same old ideas found in a thousand success or self-help books. In a sense this is true and Hardy, who is an unapologetic fan of Jim Rohn, cites Rohn's observation that the principles of success are never new - they are time tested and ancient. We fail to benefit from them to the extent we fail to understand them or more often to the extent we fail to heed them.
What Hardy does in this book is repackage these ancient ideas in a more modern discussion and format using helpful illustrations and his own unique perspective about how they have worked for him and many others. There is always value in this. The more we can see how others have learned from these principles and applied them the more we will understand how we can do the same.
Hardy was raised in a very disciplined manner by a rather harsh father who was a no nonsense sports coach. With this background he naturally is comfortable with the kinds of self-discipline he urges upon the reader to achieve at a higher level. For those who are lazy or just dislike the rigor of self-discipline this book may not offer much. For anyone who is willing to do the work this book is an excellent introduction into what works.
Usefulness:
Anyone who is serious about improving their lives and their outcomes can benefit from this book. It is an easy read and contains a lot of practical lessons on how to implement these ideas.
Readability/Writing Quality:
The book is well written and easy to read. It is well organized and contains enough repetition to be instructive but not so much as to be redundant.
Notes on Author:
Darren Hardy was a self-made millionaire at a young age and successful in business for many years before moving into the success industry. He is an author, speaker, mentor and editor of Success magazine.
Related Website:
You can learn more about Hardy at [...] . See also thecompoundeffect.com.
Three Great Ideas You Can Use:
1. A great tool to determine how well or how poorly you are actually doing in any area of your life is tracking. By keeping a small notebook with you at all times and writing down what you are doing or failing to do in any area you wish to improve you will gain tremendous insight into your own success and failure.
2. You cannot change your life or improve your life unless and until you accept complete and unconditional responsibility for your own life. This sounds simple, and it is, but it is not always easy. It is however essential to make genuine progress.
3. One of the biggest secrets to success is to eliminate bad habits and replace them with good ones. This requires intentional planning and requires disciplined action for at least a month, often longer. It will be worth the effort.
Publication Information:
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. Copyright 2010 by Success Media; published by Vanguard Press.
Total Rating Score: 5
Writing Style: 4.5
Who Should Read This: Anyone serious about self-improvement.
Usefulness: Very useful.
Difficulty: Not difficult.
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Customers find this book life-changing, noting that small changes can lead to big results. They appreciate its simple approach and practical tools for success, with one customer highlighting its step-by-step guidance. Customers consider it a must-read that's not difficult to read, and they value its resources and consider it worth the investment. The book emphasizes taking action, with one customer noting how actionable assignments are a game-changer.
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Great book. Solid logical principles for success. Totally free of the unscientific fluffy motivational nonsense that is plaguing self help type books.Read more
Great read helped me get my mind back on track, also this book allowed me to see the value In taking small step gradually to make a big change over...Read more
It's a good book, more of a motivational book then an informational book. Basically I liked reading it, very fast paced. Wild recommend itRead more
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216 customers mention readability, 206 positive, 10 negative
This is an easy read with some great information. It's true about the Jumpstart part. It's really motivated me to get serious about my goals.Read more
Easy to read, motivating, inspiring. It takes consistency and hard work to achieve success. Hardy breaks it down in a very relatable way.Read more
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This was a very easy read I enjoyed it and I also got a lot of information out of it took me roughly about 2 hours to read but I can tell that this...Read more
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I read this with an accountability group. So glad I did! What simple, yet insightful information about succeeding in any area of life and business!...Read more
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187 customers mention practical, 185 positive, 2 negative
...Why It’s a 5-Star Read The book is easy to read, with a practical, no-nonsense style that’s both motivational and accessible....Read more
Very practical, short to the point. Change your life by simple tasks!Read more
Great and simple book but very inspirational and helpful....Read more
...It is very helpful the way Darren reminds us that even ridiculously small changes can, if applied CONSISTENTLY, produce huge effects over time....Read more
166 customers mention informative, 154 positive, 12 negative
This book changes your mindset when applied to your life. Very informative and useful. You learn things they don't teach at school.Read more
Great information. Darren Hardy is top notch and this book delivers!Read more
Good information but a lot of it is common knowledge, and although the author mentions this at the beginning of the book...Read more
Darren Hardy shares amazing information. If taken to heart the little steps he recommends making really do add up the amazing results.Read more
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...Worth the read. I'd reccomend this to anyone who is looking for some motivation to make the most of your God given talents and see that compounded.Read more
Well worth the read, great advice for anyone and full of wisdom from beginning to end....Read more
...If you get just one good idea out of a book of this nature it was worth the time it took to read it. I got more than one. Well worth the time...Read more
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Darren makes it very easy and actionable for you to take a look at yourself to decide what areas you want to improve in your life and how to do it.Read more
...Hardy is a powerful self-help book that focuses on how small, consistent actions over time lead to significant results in personal and professional...Read more
...Great read! I was highlighting everything! There are action steps at the end of each chapter to apply it. I highly recommend it!Read more
...is similar as other books, the guides to track your habits, routines, and thoughts are very helpful.Read more
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this is a great book and really helps you recognize significant changes you can make in your life by making little changes over time.Read more
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So I first read this book as and audible as part of a training I was doing, I actually got the audible as a free trial so didn't cost me anything. I ended up loving it and learning so much from it, that I went back and bought the actual book so I could re read it and high light the sections that I connected to the most.
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