Review by lumenchristi -- The Pro-Achievement Principle

[Francis Aderogbin]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Pro-Achievement Principle" by Dr. Deborah Bright.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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In work environments, there are different types of people. From those who make work experience unbearable to those who just take orders from the boss. For this set of people, any other thing apart from the orders is none of their business. There are also those who can go the extra mile to ensure a particular project is finished on or before the deadline.


In The Pro-Achievement Principle by Deborah S. Bright, the term responsibleness was brought to the fore. Responsibleness is a term that is seldomly used. It is used to describe the behaviour or attitude of people who always put in extra efforts, even beyond what is required of them to make sure work is done successfully. They are always of the opinion that they have control over many factors, and hence they should use it for the betterment of everyone around them. Deborah called them pro-achievers. She described the qualities an individual should possess to be called a pro-achiever. The book is arranged according to lessons and at the end of each lesson, she adds a summary which helps to remember what is discussed in the chapter. The book also has checklists and worksheets to work with to enable practicality.

The concept is illustrated with real examples and day-to-day scenarios are used to buttress her points. This facilitates a better understanding of each point raised. Each lesson isn't overly long but is enough to have a good grasp of the concept.


I liked how Deborah presented the importance of the concept to organizations. She did it subtly and at the same time painted a vivid image for the readers. Another thing that made me so happy was the fact that she included a chapter summary. The summaries were so brief and touched every important point of the chapters. She made the work easier for team leaders and managers by including sample interview questions that could help to assess a pro-achiever's qualities in the candidate they would be recruiting. The inclusion of worksheets, interview questions and other resources would also make it easier for someone new to the concept to learn and adopt this way of life.


I will say the editors did a good job because I didn’t see any grammatical or punctuation errors in the book. The outline of the whole book also made it easier for me to enjoy every bit of the book. Hence, I can say the book is exceptionally well-edited.


I will rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was written in simple terms for easy comprehension except in some cases where some terminologies were used. The explanations were brief and relatable. The real-life examples were relevant to the topic being discussed and so, it was easy to understand. I can boldly say that there is nothing I dislike about this book because the concept discussed brought into consciousness traits or attitude that might be latent in an individual. It also facilitated good interpersonal interactions which aid organizational growth.


I will recommend this book for individuals who are willing to improve on their work ethics, to team leaders and managers of organizations and HR professionals. Those preparing for an interview will also benefit a lot from this book. It is also suitable for teenagers because it will expose them to attitudes that can put them ahead of their colleagues as they grow into the bigger world.

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[AvidBibliophile]

It’s quite true that any workplace will contain a mix of leaders, followers, slackers, and overachievers. It sounds like this book does an effective job sharing behavioral viewpoints that are immediately applicable and relatable. Glad you enjoyed this title!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

Responsible people should be considered the most valuable employees. It seems like this book offers some important insights for the HR specialists and top management. Great review!

[Saint Bruno]

Sound like a book that intends to foster a better relationship among colleagues and teaching people to stand out in the workplace. Thanks for the detailed review and recommendation.

[Drianie]

It will be interesting to read her lessons about what it means to be a pro-achiever. It sounds like she did an excellent job in presenting quality ideas in a way that makes them easy to understand. Thanks for the interesting review and recommendation!

[Harty Muli]

Sounds like a book that can teach a lot on the happenings in an organization's culture. Great review.

[Abisolalawal]

The fact that this book will enlighten me on how to improve and manage well my work ethics as stated by the reviewer is enough reason for me to want to read this book. I look forward to learning how to inculcate the term 'responsibleness' in my day to day life and achievements. Great review

[zainherb]

Well, I also want to be a pro-acheiver. I guess that means I should pick up this book.

Thanks for your detailed review.

[63tty]

This book seems really helpful. I like that is simple and precise.

[Marcel Cantu]

I have enjoyed reading books like this in the past, and this one sounds very useful. I enjoyed reading your review!

[Francis Aderogbin]

It’s quite true that any workplace will contain a mix of leaders, followers, slackers, and overachievers. It sounds like this book does an effective job sharing behavioral viewpoints that are immediately applicable and relatable. Glad you enjoyed this title!

I appreciate your positive feedback. Thank you so much.

[Francis Aderogbin]

Responsible people should be considered the most valuable employees. It seems like this book offers some important insights for the HR specialists and top management. Great review!

Exactly! The sample questions will be a great help for HR specialists. Thanks for your comment.

[Francis Aderogbin]

Sound like a book that intends to foster a better relationship among colleagues and teaching people to stand out in the workplace. Thanks for the detailed review and recommendation.

The book teaches an attitude that promotes a good rapport among workers. Thanks for your comment.

[Francis Aderogbin]

It will be interesting to read her lessons about what it means to be a pro-achiever. It sounds like she did an excellent job in presenting quality ideas in a way that makes them easy to understand. Thanks for the interesting review and recommendation!

The real-life experiences she shared made it more relatable and practicable. Thanks for your positive feedback.

[Francis Aderogbin]

Sounds like a book that can teach a lot on the happenings in an organization's culture. Great review.

It teaches how progressive relationship can be achieved in an organization. Thanks for stopping by.