Pivot

By: Adam Markel

Narrated by: Adam Markel

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's Summary

The successful CEO of the internationally renowned Peak Potentials - who has trained thousands of people to find new jobs, careers, and directions - reads his practical and inspirational guide for reinventing yourself whether you are out of work or want to change your professional trajectory.

What would you do in your life if you knew you could not fail?

That's the question answered in Pivot, a road map for embracing your true potential without abandoning your responsibilities or risking your future. As a transformational teacher and the CEO of Peak Potentials, which has trained more than one million people worldwide, Adam Markel can help you leap out of your comfort zone and into the destiny you've always dreamed of.

Whether you are transitioning your career, have been downsized, or believe that your true potential has yet to be fully tapped, Pivot is a guide to reinvention for anyone at any age. With clear-eyed compassion and frank assessments, Adam shares the secrets that will guide you away from fear and toward a powerful new vision for your life. The uplifting stories; introspective prompts; clear, step-by-step exercises; and energizing calls to action throughout this remarkable book will guide you through the process of personal and career transformation, from creating a vision and clearing space for change to building a supportive environment and establishing daily rituals that will regenerate your soul.

Success and personal fulfillment are within reach! Program your internal GPS to a destination of your wildest imagination - all it takes to change your path is one right turn.

©2016 Adam Markel (P)2016 Simon & Schuster

The book assumes you are lost in life

What disappointed you about Pivot?

I felt this book was for people so down on their luck that they needed a fresh start.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

I stopped listening in the first chapter, it made me feel sad.

Any additional comments?

If you are looking for guidance out of a real problem where you have lost hope, this may help.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very Helpful and Inspiring

I’ve been trying to pivot in my career for 2 years with little success, so this book is very helpful to me right now. Now, a lot of the concepts are found in other self-help books, but sometimes we need to hear them over and over! I particularly found it helpful to know we don’t have to have a big, concrete plan to move forward. I was getting stuck here thinking I had to have everything figured out before I made any changes. It’s also great that he emphasizes that you don’t need to burn bridges or take risky actions. I think I’ll get the e-book as well so I can highlight sections. One little observation more than criticism, is that at the end he kind of takes on the entire ball of wax of self-development in his action plan, but in many ways making big changes does require effort in all areas of your life. The author does a very good job narrating the book as well. I recommend this book if you are looking to make a big change - even if you don’t know WHAT you want to do exactly.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

not realistic, too many metaphors

Not realistic, too many metaphors and not enough real life applications. couldn't get past chapter 2.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

author read

I love it when the author reads everything. this was a great quality production and I feel like he really gives excellent and actionable steps to changing your life

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Sensational

This is an awesome and motivating book. I could not stop listening. Great job, Adam!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Must Read!

Best book I’ve absorbed for changing and reinventing yourself. Great points and easy to comprehend.