Product Description
Being a teen can be
tough.
Between struggling in
school, trying to make friends and fit in, and fights
with the parents, it can be one hassle after another.
So a book with a title
like "Secrets of Successful Teens" may make you wonder
if you even want to know. Maybe you've heard it all
before (or so you think). And I can certainly
relate...
Don't you just hate it
when you get advice from people who have no idea what
you're dealing with?
But here's the good news: This is not the case here.
Adam Khoo actually knows what you're going through. He's
been there himself, complete with getting kicked out of
school for miserable performance.
But if he was such a
screw-up himself, why is he now writing a book on how to
be successful as a teen?
Because he has managed to
turn his life around, and in a big way. From
screw-up to millionaire in just a few years! How's that
for a role model?
And any teen who picks up
this book has a chance to follow in his footsteps
because he provides a detailed step-by-step guide for
how you can do what he has done. In fact, his mission
in "Secrets of Successful Teens" is to show you that it
can be done -- and to take you by the hand and help you
make a big success of yourself as well. That's
great, you may think, but you hate reading big boring
books, especially if they're telling you what's good for
you.
Well, believe it or not,
this book is far from boring!
For starters, it is
illustrated. Practically every page features cool
cartoons that make the information come to life. So
it's a really fun read. Plus it shares some very
powerful stories. Adam's story for starters, but many
others as well. You'll be blown away by the story of
Nick, for example, who was born without arms and legs!
What would you do if that
had happened to you? Well, Nick was not a happy camper
either -- at first. But then he decided to change his
mindset -- and he became a big success and a pretty darn
happy guy. If Nick can do it, so can you. That's Adam's
take on this, and if you take him up on his challenge,
he will help you make the same transformation.
Another cool feature of
the book -- you won't just be reading about other people
and endless lists of "secrets."
No, it's a workbook as
well. It features numerous work sheets that make you
take action. You get to explore your mindset, your
attitude, your goals, and so much more. So as you
work your way through the book, enjoying the cartoons
and the stories, you will be transformed, quite
literally.
I think the best part
of the book is that it is the ultimate tool for
self-empowerment, and it won't just leave you with
the usual inspirational stuff (though there's plenty of
that), but it contains all the practical information and
the step-by-step guides you could possibly need to
transform your own life. All you have to do is follow
along and do everything Adam has laid out for you.
Here's some of what's
included:
- How to change your
inner world -- and transform your outer world
- How to change your
beliefs so they will serve you and help you accomplish
whatever you want in life
- How to build up
your self-esteem -- a must-have ingredient if you want
to be successful
- How all that stuff you
learn in school will come in handy in life (really!)
- How you can control
your emotions -- another key tool for success
- How to set the right
goals -- and how to make them happen!
- How to turn your
parents into partners -- after all, they can be your
most powerful allies!
- How to score A's in
school (TWO meaty chapters!)
And that's barely
scratching the surface. Each section has many smaller
parts where you learn some very powerful skills.
You'll discover, for example, how to pick the right
kinds of friends, and how to change your emotions by
changing your body and posture.
And so much more. I
could go on and on.
I've seen plenty of books
that give you the Rah-Rah-Rah cheerleader kind of
stuff. I've seen some that help you build up your self
esteem. I've seen some motivational books. And I've
seen plenty of books on how to study more effectively.
What's different about
this one is that it includes all of the above -- and a
whole lot more. And by the way, Adam's study skills
section is the best I've seen anywhere! And I've
seen a lot of them. Of course, he made his first fortune
by helping kids get better grades in school, so he
really knows what he's talking about.
The same is true for just
about everything else in the book.
Is there a downside to
the book?
Well... in spite of
its fun and breezy tone and it's even more fun cartoons
on just about every page, this book has a lot of
substance. If you want to get the most out of it,
it will require some actual WORK! Yikes! There, I said
it.
This book is meant to be
worked with, not just read in an afternoon. But it's
the kind of work that will pay so many dividends that
you won't believe what happened when you find yourself
on the other side of it.
And here's the good part
-- the work is actually a lot of fun, so you probably
won't mind once you've gotten into it. It really won't
feel like work. But you do have to do it, and set aside
the time for it.
So who would benefit from
this book? Teens in trouble, and even teens who are
doing just fine. This book is so chock full of the
kind of information even a lot of adults don't know
(powerful neuro-linguistic programming tools for one).
that I think I'm going to go back myself and actually
work my own way through this book once I've finished
writing this review. It's that good!
Adam Khoo has long
been an expert on helping people create success, with a
number of best-selling books to prove it. He has the
millions to prove it as well. He lives what he
preaches, and in his books, including this one, he
generously shares the powerful tools he has discovered
and used over the years.
So if you're serious
about wanting to find success in life, pick up this book
and use it. If you take advantage of all the tools
Adam provides, you'll be light years ahead of your
classmates -- and the competition.
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From the Back Cover
Bossy parents? Tough tests and exams?
Peer pressure? Boring teachers? Too much homework?
Stress?
It's not that easy being
a teenager nowadays. There are a gazillion things to
worry about...from schoolwork to friendship problems. It
doesn't help that we hardly have enough time to breathe
and parents and teachers are constantly on our backs.
Well, this book is packed
full of ideas and strategies that can help you make your
life a whole lot easier. You are going to learn the
secrets of how to win the game of school and life!
Here's just some of
the stuff you will learn from this book...
- Discovering the
power to take charge of your life
- How to handle and
overcome tough challenges
- How to get along
with parents & win them over
- How to make friends
and be popular
- Dealing with peer
pressure & nasty friends
- The ways to overcome
laziness & motivate yourself
- Loving yourself
and boosting your self-confidence
- The secret of acing
your exams with minimal effort
Secrets of
Successful Teens
Adam
Khoo is an entrepreneur, a best-selling author and a
peak performance trainer. A self-made millionaire by the
age of 26, he owns and runs several businesses with a
combined annual turnover of over $30 million. He is
the Executive Chairman of Adam Khoo Learning
Technologies Group Pte Ltd, one of Asia's Largest Public
Training Companies and Education Group.