Accomplishment

How to Achieve Ambitious and Challenging Things
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Accomplishment by Michael Barber is a self-help guide that explores the science and strategies behind achieving goals and reaching one's potential. The author provides practical insights and case studies on how people across various fields have successfully accomplished their objectives, highlighting the importance of setting clear targets and persistent effort. By combining motivational anecdotes with actionable advice, the book serves as a roadmap for personal and professional development.
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If you're interested in unlocking your full potential and understanding the strategic keys to personal and professional success, you may find this book appealing. It offers insights drawn from the experiences of successful individuals across various fields, presenting practical strategies to set and achieve your goals effectively.

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Accomplishment

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An inspiring and practical guide to achieving bold ambitions from a world-renowned expert.

With a wealth of both professional experience as a government advisor and from his own journey overcoming a rare skin cancer diagnosis, Michael Barber offers an accessible guide on how to set and achieve even the most challenging of goals. Drawing on historic visionaries and modern heroesβ€” from Mary Fischer and Rosa Parks to Paula Radcliffe and Gareth Southgateβ€”Barber presents a unique combination of personal anecdotes, historical evidence, and interviews from inspirational figures to unpack the route to success.

With both frank honesty and humour, Accomplishment is set to empower readers with a blueprint of how they, too, can achieve greatness.

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Accomplishment by Michael Barber is praised for its surprising insights and personal stories, marking the author as a subtly inspiring leader. It is regarded as an excellent exploration of the recurring patterns of high achievement across various fields, with Barber considered uniquely qualified to delineate these patterns due to his extensive accomplishments in sports, politics, business, and government.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141991276

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Sir Michael Barber has worked for over twenty years in education and government reform and improvement. He served as advisor to the UK Prime Minister from 2001-5 and is a global expert on education reform and the implementation of large-scale system change. His previous books include How to Run a Government.

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