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In celebration of its 10th anniversary, a revised and updated edition of Jack Canfield’s classic bestseller with a brand new foreword and an afterword for succeeding in the digital age.

Since its publication a decade ago, Jack Canfield’s practical and inspiring guide has helped thousands of people transform themselves for…

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5 authors picked The Success Principles as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I was introduced to this book by a business mastermind which we all read together and discussed chapters on video.

Imagine twenty women from different countries trying to not only understand each other and implement at the same time. I’m not sure what was more entertaining our language barrier or our interpretations. Nevertheless, I was blown away by the amount of structure and stretches that this book presents.

We all agreed to do the stretches as they relate to our lives. One of the many to-do’s was making a list of things that are unfinished and getting to it no…

The Success Principles is a timeless classic that is both inspirational and practical. I see Jack as one of the best personal development thought leaders of our time. When I had the great pleasure to meet him, he said he wanted “to help the most people, help the most people.” That sums up the driving force in this book that gets you to take action in your life and it even gives compelling examples and stories to bring the strategies to life. It can be read over and over to adapt it for any time of your life.  

I first listened to the audiobook, and found it so powerful and impactful, that I immediately invested in a physical copy and read it cover-to-cover (and have read it multiple times since). This book shares a treasure trove of practical, actionable principles to help anyone achieve their goals and dreams. The basic formula for success is to identify what you want, know that you deserve to have it, and then work consistently to progress towards it.

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Canfield’s book is a classic for identifying and overcoming the mindset that keeps many people stuck in life. It gives important insights into how we shape our lives and encourages people to take accountability for the life they are creating. It also uses excellent examples to learn from and provides practical strategies that anyone can apply. It has been an inspiration for me in my own life and career. 

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If you want to change any aspect of your life, Jack Canfield is, in my opinion, one of the best teachers and resources we have. I believe success and change are intertwined and this book does a fantastic job of showing us just that. This is a book I refer to often. I also often give it as a gift. Jack is masterful in his teachings. Jack knows how to help you change your life and help you become your best version of yourself. This book is a wonderful tool for your Best Ever You toolbox.

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