The Book of Mistakes

9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future

By: Skip Prichard

Narrated by: Skip Prichard

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to catch all the breaks and win over and over again? What do the super successful know? What is standing between you and your wildest dreams?

The Book of Mistakes will take you on an inspiring journey, following an ancient manuscript with powerful lessons that will transform your life. You'll meet David, a young man who with each passing day is more disheartened and stressed. Despite a decent job, apartment, and friends, he just feels hollow . . . until one day he meets a mysterious young woman and everything starts to change.

In this self-help tale wrapped in fiction, you'll learn the nine mistakes that prevent many from achieving their goals. You'll learn how to overcome these hurdles and reinvent your life.

This success parable is packed with wisdom that will help you discover and follow your personal purpose, push beyond your perceived capabilities, and achieve more than you ever dreamed possible. You'll find yourself returning again and again to a deceptively simple story that teaches actionable insights and enduring truths.

Critic reviews

Success is a riddle, and Skip Prichard's business parable shines a light on the answer. By exploring the nine mistakes most leaders and entrepreneurs make, Skip helps us turn desire, gratitude, and belief into powerful tools for achievement.—Michael Hyatt, USA Today bestselling author of Living Forward

An inspirational read packed full of wisdom and advice, The Book of Mistakes is a MUST-READ for anyone who wants to move forward from the past and create a positive future!—Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter

Skip Prichard packs a lot of wisdom into this story. Read it to learn the timeless truths of success from a cast of varied characters, and then share the message with others. This truly is a book for readers of all ages.—Mark Sanborn, President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc. and author of The Fred Factor

In this absolutely brilliant book the author-a noted CEO and highly-regarded business leader-weaves a story (including a heart-racing subplot) that, while greatly entertaining, magnificently educates us with success principles to help us go from where we are to where we want to be. Avoid the mistakes so common to human nature, follow his suggestions on what TO do instead, and watch your business success accelerate and your sense of joy, happiness and peace of mind reach greater heights than you might ever have imagined to be possible. And, definitely buy a copy for every graduate in your life before they step into the real world of business. They will thank you for it! Bravo, Skip Prichard!—Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver

Skip Prichard's The Book of Mistakes is a compelling narrative and a must-read for anyone who wants to be a better leader and live a life of meaning. If you're in need of a dose of inspiration, you've found it in this book!—Stephen M. R. Covey, The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and coauthor of Smart Trust

Prichard's vast experience in publishing is evident in the construction of this delightful and instructive book. The Book of Mistakes is not only a tale told well, but it offers life lessons that remind us what matters most, and what to avoid. Reminiscent of The Alchemist, this book is an operating instruction for life. It should be a mandatory read for people of all ages, especially those getting ready to launch.—Lee Woodruff, New York Times bestselling author of Perfectly Imperfect, In an Instant, and Those We Love Most

This is no ordinary story. Within these pages, there exists the power to reinvent your life.—Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of How Do You Kill 11 Million People?, The Noticer and The Traveler's Gift

Inspiring!

Great read, it reminded me of Andy Andrews, The Traveler’s Gift. A corporate fable cleverly told that leaves the reader viewing life in a whole new way.

If marketed right it could be the next classic

A great job of taking key points of success and Turing them into to a story that keeps you listen.

live each day like it's your 1st and your last

I love the book so muchbI had to order a hard copy. I am listening for the 5th time

Wow!

Everything about this is wonderful! To teach theory through two fables is delightful

Thank you!!

It is very interesting

I love this audiobook. It is formed like a story, and the wisdom of the mistakes are embossed in the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is seeking for life purpose.