To fail is to be human - to succeed with failure is divine.

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	• Success Bound: Breaking Free of Mediocrity Randy Gilbert Authorhouse, 2001 - 226 pages average customer review:based on 58 reviews view larger image
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To fail is to be human - to succeed with failure is divine.

The road to success is a road of many challenges and yes, even failures. Many people perceive failure as a negative and this perception stops them in their tracks. Randy Gilbert is a master at explaining how we can first recognize failure, pinpoint the problem, and then chart our course from this vantage point. The book has four parts that include 21 strategies for recognizing and overcoming failure.

The only other book I have read on the subject of using failure to gain success is in John Maxwell's book. "Failing Forward." I keep this book by my bed. In "Success Bound," there are many personal stories from the author that are heartwarming and come from a genuine place of experience and knowledge. The book is filled with advice and excerpts from people like Napoleon Hill, Bill Cosby, Anthony Robbins, and John Maxwell, just to name a few.

In the bible, King Solomon asked for wisdom. Randy Gilbert has so many inspirational and wonderfully wise quotes from the bible, that he must be following in King Solomon's footsteps. Rkandy's integrity and humbleness in achieving human success on this planet is a true indication of a capable leader. He gives credit where credit is due. "Work to rid yourself of the feeling of having to be perfect when you launch into a project. This type of fear will drive you away from those who want to help you accomplish your goals." This statement speaks volumes to the reader, just as many of the lessons in this wonderful book speak to you on the journey to success. I will keep a copy of this book by my nightstand for the times I feel that insatiable need to be perfect, which makes me limit myself in the process.

The end of the book is about freedom to live and to love. There is even a bonus section at the end of the book that is priceless and gives me faith, not just in this book and its words, but also in Randy Gilbert's character. I am motivated to pass this book on to others and to follow the steps of this great leader in our world today!

Nicole Biggs, Author of "The Single Mothers Journey to Wholeness"

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ONE WORD

Only one word describes "Success Bound" and that is SUPERB. Once again Randy Gilbert has proven himself a master at helping others to break free and succeed in any endeavor. I highly recommend it! -Kathy S. McBride, author, "Remember Lot's Wife: What Jesus Taught About the End of the World."

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Success Bound is Terrific

"Success Bound" by Randy Gilbert is a terrific book that acknowledges that experiencing failure is a part of becoming our best. He gives practical ways to learn from and work through these obstacles. Personal experiences and stories of others are appropriately used throughout the book to reinforce the ideas. It is also great that although the book focuses on success, it does it in a way that supports Christian principles.

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OK - I admit it. I'm a self-help book junkie.

I just love to get my hands on anything to do with personal growth. I had heard about Randy Gilbert's book and eagerly awaited its arrival. What I found far exceeded my expectations. In "Success Bound," Randy draws on his family experiences, wisdom from great literature, and has somehow magically weaved in numerous examples of protocol and incidents from his service in the US Coast Guard. I am always on the lookout for examples that I can use in my own presentations and teleclasses to amplify concepts. My copy of "Success Bound" is well highlighted.

Brian E. Walsh PhD, author "Unleashing Your Brilliance"

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A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skillful Mariner

A lot of self-improvement books skirt around the issue of Christianity. Not so with SUCCESS BOUND: BREAKING FREE OF MEDIOCRITY by Randy Gilbert. There is a unique approach to success here, where the primary focus is learning how to fail before you can learn how to succeed. Gilbert's book gives twenty-one strategies for turning failure into success.

The book is broken into four parts; (1) Rainbows After the Rain addresses the problem so many people have of giving up too soon. They encounter failure a few times and pin the label on themselves rather than on the action plan they used. These first five chapters teach the reader how to overcome this failure mentality. (2.) Wisdom for Young and Old focuses on learning from failures, both yours and the failures of others. Here we begin examining some of the natural laws dealing with success and failure such as the Law of Cause and Effect. (3) Shatter the Glass Ceiling instructs readers on how to overcome self-imposed restrictions we place on ourselves. There is a good bit of detail here on overcoming fear of failure. (4) Free to Live and Love covers familial relationships, both spousal and parenting. This section alone is worth the price of this book.

Society today says it's wrong to keep score in children's games. Gilbert correctly illustrates how this type of political correctness is condemning a generation to life of mediocrity because they never learn how to fail. If you never learn how to fail, you will never learn how to succeed. Gilbert encourages parents to allow their children to fail and he does so in a constructive manor that reminds parents to always show love and support regardless of the result. These chapters alone make this a great book for parents.

There is a ton of information packed into 200-pages. I also love the quotes scattered throughout the book. This is one of the best success focused books you ever read. I did have one disappointment. Gilbert mentions in the book that he had at least two other books in progress, but I have been unable to find any indication that they ever went to print. He does have several books available that are business interviews that he apparently did in a radio show format. I have never read any of these, but they could be worth a look.

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This book is groundbreaking work on failure management. Mastering failure is the essence of life - you cannot be successful without it. In fact, research has shown that people will achieve success in almost exact proportion, and to the same extent that they master adversity and defeat.

SUCCESS BOUND has key principals, timely tips, and lots of fun stories about why, and how to master every type of adversity, failure, and unpleasant experience. Follow the 21 proven strategies in this fascinating book and your life is sure to be filled with success and abundance.

Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator of the best-selling series 'Chicken Soup for the Soul,' has had to master many types of failures and he claims, "If you're ready to be permanently success bound, read this book!"

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