Play a Bigger Game

Play a Bigger Game

by Rowdy McLean
Released March 2017
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9780730344810

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Book description

Have you ever had the desire to achieve something remarkable?

Would you like to be better or do something absolutely awesome?

Have you ever thought about having much more than you have right now?

Are you ready to play a bigger game?

Play a Bigger Game will help you smash your goals. Whether you're an individual or part of a large organisation, this practical guide to getting what you want will enable you to achieve real results, no matter what!

One of Australia's leading speakers, Rowdy McLean is well known for his simple, hard-hitting, no-excuses approach to motivation. He believes that success is not just about setting goals but actually kicking them.

In this definitive guide you'll find:

  • useful processes to help you define what you want
  • practical tools and resources to turn your dreams into reality
  • inspirational stories of people achieving real success
  • unique chapter-specific videos accessible by QR codes.

Play a Bigger Game has everything you need to gain more from life.

Table of contents

  1. About the author
  2. QR codes
  3. Setting up for success
  4. Introduction
  5. Chapter 1 Break out of the cotton wool society
    1. My game plan (don't skip this — it's important)
  6. Chapter 2 Play a bigger game!
  7. Chapter 3 You are awesome!
  8. Chapter 4 Change is a good thing
    1. Three laws of reality
    2. Clear out the clutter
    3. In a heartbeat
  9. Chapter 5 Play to your potential
  10. Chapter 6 You can do it
    1. Example 1: am I good enough to apply for that promotion?
    2. Example 2: can I save $5000 in the next three months?
    3. Strategies for dealing with the results of the can/can't matrix
    4. Example 1: am I good enough to apply for that promotion?
    5. Example 2: can I save $5000 in the next three months?
  11. Chapter 7 Stretch the boundaries
    1. Comfort zone
    2. Learning/ability zone
    3. Fear zone
    4. Impossible zone
    5. Making the impossible possible
  12. Chapter 8 Five great lies — don’t be misled
    1. Lie 1: not enough time
    2. Lie 2: too old or too young
    3. Lie 3: too busy
    4. Lie 4: not enough money
    5. Lie 5: not enough knowledge or information
  13. Chapter 9 Beware the dream stealers
    1. Fear
    2. Labels
    3. Excuses
    4. False achievements
  14. Chapter 10 Make it happen
    1. Where will you be in five years?
    2. Do goals really matter?
  15. Chapter 11 Get your priorities right
    1. The false ranking process
  16. Chapter 12 Make it real – paint the picture
  17. Chapter 13 Real reasons for success
  18. Chapter 14 No action, no results
    1. Element 1: the time frame
    2. Element 2: support
    3. Element 3: be aware of the obstacles
  19. Chapter 15 Work smarter, not harder
    1. Peer group
    2. Search for the heroes
    3. Three paths to unhappiness
    4. Path 1: expectations
    5. Path 2: comparisons
    6. Path 3: judgements
    7. If you are going to fail, fail fast
  20. Chapter 16 Invest in yourself
  21. Chapter 17 Be proud
  22. Testimonials
  23. Advert
  24. EULA

Product information

  • Title: Play a Bigger Game
  • Author(s): Rowdy McLean
  • Release date: March 2017
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9780730344810