The Compound Effect: Multiply Your Success One Simple Step at a Time

I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants success in life I am not a great believer in get rich quick schemes, lose weight in 7 days, love at first sight, etc and so does this book. This book is very different from the nonsense that media fills your mind everyday. The best thing about the book is that it teaches you to work hard. There is no such thing as an overnight success. You have to work hard considerably everyday to make the compound effect work in favour of you. According to the Author, the Compound Effect is always at work. You can make it work for you or it will work against you. He gives the example of three friends. One friend tries to improve himself everyday. He spends some time with his wife, walks for half an hour everyday, cuts 125 calories less in his diet and reads motivational books everyday. The second friend does nothing and is a little bitter about life. The third friend rarely exercises, spends enormous amount of hours watching TV everyday, takes his wife for granted and has a cookie and beer everyday to enjoy life. The result after 2 and a half years: The third friend is now obese, has got health problems and loses his job and wife. The second friend remains the same and now is more bitter than before. The first friend remains trim, has a happy relationship with his wife and gets a job promotion. You can see the compound effect in action. The Author gives lots of examples like the one above. The plane analogy, the pump analogy and the steam engine analogy. It is the small things we do in life that makes the biggest of differences. You don't become obese overnight nor do you lose your wealth instantly. It is all a compound effect of bad decisions taken almost everyday over a considerable period of time. Most importantly the Author has some very practical suggestions to implement good habits and get rid of bad ones. So if you want to lose weight, what many people do, is to buy an expensive gym membership, new gym clothes and shoes to exercise. They work out intensively for an hour a day for 7 days. Then they give up disappointed with the results. Instead the Author suggests that it is better to walk 10 minutes a day and slowly increase it till it becomes a habit like brushing your teeth. In this way you will have long lasting impact for your health. The Compound effect is always in action be it finance, business, health, relationships or your spirituality. It is also important to take things slowly. Work everyday and without burning out, you will have the compound effect giving you the biggest momentum in a few years time. I am already implementing his advice in my life and feel that in taking things slowly, I am able to adopt healthier long lasting habits.I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants success in life whether it is being healthy, relationship improvement or your wealth.

The book is good but a small suggestion from me is that while transportation these should be taken care because in my order the book was a bit damaged at the corners but the page and printing quality is Good

Good

I am not a great believer in get rich quick schemes, lose weight in 7 days, love at first sight, etc and so does this book. This book is very different from the nonsense that media fills your mind everyday. The best thing about the book is that it teaches you to work hard. There is no such thing as an overnight success. You have to work hard considerably everyday to make the compound effect work in favour of you. According to the Author, the Compound Effect is always at work. You can make it work for you or it will work against you. He gives the example of three friends. One friend tries to improve himself everyday. He spends some time with his wife, walks for half an hour everyday, cuts 125 calories less in his diet and reads motivational books everyday. The second friend does nothing and is a little bitter about life. The third friend rarely exercises, spends enormous amount of hours watching TV everyday, takes his wife for granted and has a cookie and beer everyday to enjoy life. The result after 2 and a half years: The third friend is now obese, has got health problems and loses his job and wife. The second friend remains the same and now is more bitter than before. The first friend remains trim, has a happy relationship with his wife and gets a job promotion. You can see the compound effect in action. The Author gives lots of examples like the one above. The plane analogy, the pump analogy and the steam engine analogy. It is the small things we do in life that makes the biggest of differences. You don't become obese overnight nor do you lose your wealth instantly. It is all a compound effect of bad decisions taken almost everyday over a considerable period of time. Most importantly the Author has some very practical suggestions to implement good habits and get rid of bad ones. So if you want to lose weight, what many people do, is to buy an expensive gym membership, new gym clothes and shoes to exercise. They work out intensively for an hour a day for 7 days. Then they give up disappointed with the results. Instead the Author suggests that it is better to walk 10 minutes a day and slowly increase it till it becomes a habit like brushing your teeth. In this way you will have long lasting impact for your health. The Compound effect is always in action be it finance, business, health, relationships or your spirituality. It is also important to take things slowly. Work everyday and without burning out, you will have the compound effect giving you the biggest momentum in a few years time. I am already implementing his advice in my life and feel that in taking things slowly, I am able to adopt healthier long lasting habits.I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants success in life whether it is being healthy, relationship improvement or your wealth.

I've read many book but this book is awesome, I would say please read it

Excellent book

This book has changed my life Taught me about consistency and small steps are important in life... Must read this book

Wish I had read it earlier in my life. Easy to read and follow. Simple advices which can be followed.

When I first picked up Darren Hardy’s “The Compound Effect,” I was already familiar with the genre of personal development, having read classics like Susan Jeffries’ “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” and Jeff Olson’s “The Slight Edge.” Expecting a reiteration of known concepts, I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh perspective and practical insights Hardy offered. Hardy’s central theme is simple yet profound: small, consistent actions can lead to significant life changes. His arguments are beyond dispute, made compelling through relevant and convincing examples. These illustrations not only clarify his points but also inspired me to think of new applications in my life. Reading “The Compound Effect” was a transformative experience. It’s a book that I found so valuable, I’m considering getting a paperback version for easy reference and to gift to others. While Hardy’s application of the principles in his life is more extensive than what I would choose, it opens up new avenues for reflection. This difference is more a matter of personal character than any shortcoming of the concept or the book itself. The brilliance of this book lies in its relevance to people who are driven to succeed in any area of life but often find themselves facing burnout. Whether it’s a loss of motivation or poor structuring of their goals, Hardy offers a practical blueprint for guaranteed success. His method isn’t just a theory; it’s a sustainable strategy for real achievement. I believe “The Compound Effect” is pure gold for anyone looking to navigate the path to success without the risk of burning out. It’s an essential read, offering adaptable, real-world strategies that are easy to implement. Hardy’s book is not just about personal development; it’s a vital tool for transforming your life.

Implement the things you read and it will make a difference in your life. Easy read

Ein Buch was jeder, nicht nur lesen, sondernd auch anwenden sollte. Viele Tipps für unser tägliches leben die, wenn angewendet, vieles positiv verändern können.

The book is awesome. And the service was too. I’m happy for the experience of buying in this shop.

Trata-se de um livro sobre disciplina, muito mais do que motivação, pois é aquela vai lhe levar ao próximo nível. O efeito da composição sempre atua em nossa vida, afinal, estamos a todo momento praticando algo (ex: praticamos a concentração ou a distração a todo instante), este livro tenta nos guiar para as práticas que agregam. Vale a pena ser lido e aplicado.