FUHSI LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW

A Review of Succeed for Yourself: Unlock the Potential for Success and Happiness by Richard Denny (Pages 1 to 20)
By Wizard Librarian, azeez.adeoye@fuhsi.edu.ng

The book consists of 18 chapters, with the first five titled: "The Route to Success," "Your Greatest Asset," "Believe in Yourself," "Becoming Lucky," and "Time: Your Greatest Resource," among others. Page one begins with an introduction discussing the difficulty of providing a universally acceptable definition of "success." The author notes that success is often attributed to material gain; however, emotional stability and professional advancement are also forms of success. Regardless of how an individual defines success, the author affirms that Succeed for Yourself will help readers achieve it.

 


The author shares the story of Nicholas Darvas, who, was 60 years old, won over one million pounds in lottery but still lived a miserable life. The book acknowledges that while the ideas presented in the book are not new, they embody the principles of success. According to the author, this book is for everyone who desires fulfilment and happiness.

 

Chapter one identifies three key human expectations: SUCCESS, WEALTH, AND HAPPINESS. Although many believe these are unattainable, the author assures readers that by following the methods and principles in the book, they can achieve these expectations and more. To succeed in any endeavour, it is essential not to make excuses.

 


The author also highlights three factors that contribute to happiness: Having something to look forward to (hope), Sharing what we have with others, Making someone else happy The author discourages the pursuit of success through the lottery or other effortless means. Regarding the power of hope, the author states, “We must always have hope; we cannot survive without it.” Additionally, the author encourages readers not only to invest in their own success but also to help others succeed, as success is often achieved with the support, encouragement, enthusiasm, advice, and assistance of others. Success without happiness is not true success.

 

The author concludes Chapter One with a wise quote from Rudyard Kipling: "We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse."

 

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