• Take the Stairs

  • 7 Steps to Achieving True Success
  • By: Rory Vaden
  • Narrated by: Rory Vaden
  • Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,479 ratings)

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Do you ride the escalator or do you take the stairs? No matter how you define success, it always requires one thing: self-discipline. But as popular speaker and strategist Rory Vaden explains, we live in an "escalator world", one that's filled with shortcuts, quick fixes, and distractions that make it all too easy to slide into procrastination, compromise, and mediocrity. What seems like an easier path is really much harder in the end - and, most important, it won't take you where you want to go.

How do successful people stay focused and achieve results? This lively and insightful guide presents a simple program for taking the stairs - that is, for overcoming the temptations of quick fixes and procrastination, conquering creative avoidance, and transcending personal setbacks in order to tackle the work that leads to real success. Whatever your goals are, Rory Vaden's proven approach will get you there - one stair at a time.

©2012 Rory Vaden (P)2012 Gildan Media, LLC

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I bought this right after I read his second book.

This was just as good if not better than the second book. I was well written with many examples that related to me.

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Fantastic Book

loved it. good principles and eye opening. easy to listen to. you need to get this book if you struggle with your time.

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Great Book!!

Don't let your potential go to waste! the time is now! see you at the top!!

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2 time

I just finished listening to this book for the 2nd time, absolutely love it!! And will definitely listen to it again probably a couple times...

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"How Will I?"

What did you love best about Take the Stairs?

Great strong tips for people to change right now, take away fears and stop what you do not want in your life

What did you like best about this story?

Author gave plenty of websites to further self education and betterment. These were not infomercials but real help if YOU want it.

What does Rory Vaden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I did use 1.5 speed as he had wonderful tips I wanted to hear. I slowed to .75 when I wanted to replay and make a note of a good practice

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this was a daily deal sale. Thank you Audible for sharing such quick helpful information that a person can do or take immediately action to change their situation.

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Good information

I found a lot of useful information in this book. Action is required to achieve goals, and daily recommitments and accountability get us there. Rory does mention his company in examples of growth from his own life, but I don’t feel that it was excessive. He also mentions ToastMasters, which helped him in his personal development and honed his public speaking skills. In life, we try to share what we know to help others. I feel that’s what he did in this book. I appreciated the information shared and feel that I better for listening to it.

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Awesome

This was a highly in lightening and motivating book. I would recommend it to everyone.

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Great book to help you get your priorities in order.

This is another book that will make you better. I will add lessons from this book to improve the way I live.

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I needed this!

I can't wait to implement these steps and put them into action. This book definitely hit home for me. Procrastination is one of my biggest fault. Self discipline is key.

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Stephanie Butler

This book changed my mindset!!! It ultimately taught me what was holding me back in my business!!! Very grateful!!!

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