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The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness
Jeff Olson
4.07 AVERAGE
199 reviews for:
The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness
Jeff Olson
4.07 AVERAGE
So good I read it for the second time in 4 years. In a word GREAT!
"Simple daily disciplines—little productive actions, repeated consistently over time—add up to the difference between failure and success."
"The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson provides a useful template to accomplishing your aspirations. Things that are easy to do, but "just as easy not to do."
Olson details some things that I've already been doing for a few years that have been very rewarding, and he also has several other suggestions on way to tweak my current routines, as well as add some things to them to compound the benefits even more.
This book has been very impactful to me personally, and I have already put into practice several of his ideas. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to be happier and achieve more of their goals.
Favorite Quotes:
"A positive philosophy turns into a positive attitude, which turns into positive actions, which turns into positive results, which turns into a positive lifestyle. A positive life."
"Do the thing, and you shall have the power."
"What you do today matters. What you do every day matters."
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”
"The wisest investment you can make is to invest in your own continuous learning and development."
"The most significant factors in your happiness are your actions. What you do every day."
"The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson provides a useful template to accomplishing your aspirations. Things that are easy to do, but "just as easy not to do."
Olson details some things that I've already been doing for a few years that have been very rewarding, and he also has several other suggestions on way to tweak my current routines, as well as add some things to them to compound the benefits even more.
This book has been very impactful to me personally, and I have already put into practice several of his ideas. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to be happier and achieve more of their goals.
Favorite Quotes:
"A positive philosophy turns into a positive attitude, which turns into positive actions, which turns into positive results, which turns into a positive lifestyle. A positive life."
"Do the thing, and you shall have the power."
"What you do today matters. What you do every day matters."
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”
"The wisest investment you can make is to invest in your own continuous learning and development."
"The most significant factors in your happiness are your actions. What you do every day."
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I couldn’t put this book down—it’s a must-read for anyone looking to improve themselves and achieve their goals. While the core concepts may seem basic, the book offers valuable insights into why many people struggle to reach their ambitions. What stood out to me was its well-structured format, making it easy to follow and absorb key lessons. The inclusion of short, engaging stories to illustrate each point added depth, while the summaries at the end of each chapter reinforced the main takeaways effectively.
A. Practicality
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Extremely actionable, with advice that’s easy to implement and transformative.
B. Originality
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Life-changing insights
C. Clarity
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Crystal clear, well-structured, and easy to digest.
D. Engagement
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Highly engaging and energizing; hard to put down.
E: Impact
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Profoundly impactful, leaving you motivated, empowered, and ready to change your life.
Overall, this book is an excellent guide for personal growth and goal-setting. Its clear organization, relatable examples, and actionable insights make it a practical resource for anyone seeking motivation and direction. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for a fresh perspective on self-improvement, this book is well worth the read.
A. Practicality
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Extremely actionable, with advice that’s easy to implement and transformative.
B. Originality
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Life-changing insights
C. Clarity
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Crystal clear, well-structured, and easy to digest.
D. Engagement
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Highly engaging and energizing; hard to put down.
E: Impact
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Profoundly impactful, leaving you motivated, empowered, and ready to change your life.
Overall, this book is an excellent guide for personal growth and goal-setting. Its clear organization, relatable examples, and actionable insights make it a practical resource for anyone seeking motivation and direction. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for a fresh perspective on self-improvement, this book is well worth the read.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
One of my all time faves. Third time reading!
Must for growth.
Must for growth.
3.5 maybe?
There were useful bits here and there, but not overly remarkable. It felt like a very long blog post. It was easy to read, and probably a good book for someone who is just getting into self-development.
There were useful bits here and there, but not overly remarkable. It felt like a very long blog post. It was easy to read, and probably a good book for someone who is just getting into self-development.
Clichéd, repetitive, and overly simplistic? Absolutely. Motivating? Yep.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Nothing earth shattering, but that’s the whole concept of the slight edge anyway. Overall, a useful tool for setting yourself up for success.
This book is so repetitive. If you took out all the repetition and every reference to how rich he is the book could be a pamphlet. That being said, the ideas aren’t bad.