Official Review: The Pro-Achievement Principle

[Nikolas Farmakis]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Pro-Achievement Principle" by Dr. Deborah Bright.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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The Pro-Achievement Principle by Dr. Deborah Bright is a non-fiction book about how workers can become better achievers in their jobs by taking control of their actions and changing their attitudes. The writer uses numerous examples to illustrate her points, making this a practical book for readers. The language in the text is formal and sophisticated, while the author develops a persuasive tone.

The writer begins by identifying the difference between responsibility and responsibleness. Responsibleness is defined as the virtue that allows a person to take ownership of their tasks and look at what he/she can offer to improve the task he/she is doing. It is a behavior that makes an employee walk the extra mile, which can be very beneficial to any employer. Moreover, the author distinguishes pro-achievers from perfectionists and overachievers. The writer then explains the significance of attitude, indicating that an achieving attitude is necessary for a pro-achiever. She also compares pro-achievers with other types of workers, such as negativists, and superficial optimists, highlighting the fact that only a pro-achiever is suitable for leadership positions.

There were several positive characteristics in the book. The book was logically and coherently structured, permitting the reader to understand the writer’s arguments. The author was also very persuasive, as she used sophisticated and complex language, which added a sense of professionalism to the text. The author also utilized case studies and examples to further illustrate her opinions. Furthermore, the entire book only contained a couple of errors, hence the book was exceptionally edited. What I liked most about this guide was that it was practical, and the author helped the reader apply what he/she theoretically learned throughout the book.

What I disliked most about the guide was that it was boring, uninteresting, and monotonous in some parts. This was because the writer added irrelevant details and repeated herself numerous times, thereby creating a boring atmosphere in some cases.

The book is best suited for readers in leadership positions interested in making their employees pro-achievers. Older readers will enjoy this guide more, as younger readers may find it boring and monotonous. This book can be enjoyed by readers of all religions, including non-religion.

All in all, I rate this book with 3 out of 4 stars. It did not deserve a higher rating, as it was monotonous and uninteresting in a few places. Nonetheless, a lower rating would have been unfair, as this is a persuasive, logically structured, professionally edited guide.

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[Kachi_Ejiogu+_]

I like that the writer used numerous examples to illustrate her points, making it more relatable for the reader. Nice review.

[Splendour0606]

I applaud the authors persuasive writing, and I love the definition of responsibleness. Curious to know the difference between responsibleness and responsibility.Adding to my list.Thank you.

[Ediomis_Enwongo01]

This is one book that if the lessons embedded therein is imbibed, it would be a turning point for both the employee and the employer in any corporation. Great review.

[Sheila_Jay]

I love books that challenge me to become a better version of myself such as this one. I find it very inspiring. Thanks for the insightful review.

[Frannie Annie]

At first I wrote this off as a pretentious book about overachieving, but then you mentioned that the author distinguishes between overachieving and pro-achieving. I may give this book a quick look to read about the difference but I'm not expecting much out of it. Thanks for the review.

[Nedbrian]

Who ever knew there was a clear cut difference between responsibility and responsibleness? Oh well, this author made the difference clear and your sure did state so. From your review, this is recommended for every employee who desires to be outstanding at his/her workplace.

[Francis Aderogbin]

Many a time we have misused the term responsibility. And sometimes, we see perfectionists as being responsible. This book has opened my eyes to many different things and it is challenging me to do more than what I am doing at the moment. it made me see that there are rooms for improvement and that I am yet to be the best version of myself.

[Leen282]

Never heard of the terminology pro-achievers, it will be interesting to learn more about the concept. I am also curious as to why it could be boring for young people but less so for older people - amusing comment.

[NetMassimo]

This seems like a useful guide full of examples that explain how to become better achievers in your jobs. I like that it's a practical guide that offers factual information based on experience. Thank you for your great review!

[Michelle Menezes]

I'm not a fan of non-fiction, so I'll be skipping this one, but I do have a question. The author differentiates between responsibility and responsibleness and also talks about pro-achievers, but I wonder if this is done considering the work environment. Not all places have a good environment, which can lead to a potential pro-achiever to become a negativist. I wonder if these points are discussed in the book?

[Asma Aisha Ansari]

I would love to read this book to know more about the qualities possessed by pro-achievers, negativists, and superficial optimists, and how to identify them.
Thanks for this informative and wonderful review.

[Amy Luman]

Non-fiction is not one of my favorite genres. I prefer my reading to be both entertaining and interesting. I can conclude from the review that this is neither. Also, I am not in leadership and am not really sure what benefit there would be for me. While I do agree with several of the author’s points, this is not for me.

[Pietro Aliquo]

Great review - I'm inspired to read this book as should any employee who would like to improve their work ethic, have a better workplace mindset, or find the key to getting further in their chosen career path.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

This is an interesting inspirational nonfiction book highlighting how to apply unrelenting commitment and accountability in yourself and those you manage. The book is temporarily free on Amazon Kindle and has a unique OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD selection.