How Badly Do You Want to Succeed?

Set, Obsess, and Achieve Your Ultimate Goal

Non-Fiction - Motivational
138 Pages
Reviewed on 11/26/2020
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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite

How Badly Do You Want to Succeed? Set, Obsess, and Achieve Your Ultimate Goal by Palmer Simpson is a non-fiction self-help guide designed to educate and motivate readers to reach the heights they have often dreamed of but never truly pursued. The book starts off with Simpson providing insight into his life with eye-opening revelations and his own acceptance that the NFL wasn't going to call. From there the book transitions into the stages set out by Simpson to achieve the "Ultimate Goal” through a series of practical tasks and positive psychology.

So I guess the question is, How Badly Do You Want to Succeed? And is Palmer Simpson just the person to help you do it? I think Simpson puts a lot of important and insightful information into this book, but it's genuinely the stories of his own experiences that are the icing. My favorite revolved around the pitfalls of having fake friends, wherein Simpson shares a story about a social media friend that he'd bumped into at a club. She left because her friends couldn't get in but the next day her social media page was alight with photos of Simpson's table and drinks as if it were actually hers. Simpson is completely relatable and writes in a style that feels like you're sitting down chatting with a buddy. There are a lot of books out there that will give you advice on how to achieve just about anything, but it's the panache with which Simpson addresses the directives that make this guide a five-star draw.

Andrew

This book changed my entire thought process about the importance of setting goals. The Author truly makes the reader feel as though it's a one-on-one conversation, where they are trusting you with some of their toughest challenges and showing you how you too, can fight through the tough times. The real-life experiences and the strategies discussed, make this a must read. I am much more focused and determined now, thanks to this book. Definitely worthy of the 5-Star seal of approval.

Sarah

This book completely revolutionized the way I approach things! Before, I used to always think of my success as black and white, but the author really makes you put your own circumstances into perspective and realize that no two lives are the same, so why is it that we try and always compare ourselves, and our progress, to other peoples? I definitely learned a lot from this book and would recommend it to anyone who needs an extra kick of motivation.

Warwick

Thoughtful and inspiring read. The author provides interesting personal real life examples and wisdom beyond his years.

Will S.

This book really made me think, both about my future and the fact that no matter what I can always change the path I'm on. The author paints a really clear picture, with his own past experiences and useful strategies, of how to change the way you look at the world, how to overcome your past mistakes, and create the future you want. I agree with the Readers' Favorite review that the author writes in a way that's comforting and makes you feel like he's helping you one on one. Highly recommend to anyone who needs an extra push in life!