The Compound Effect

Multiply Your Success One Simple Step at a Time

By: Darren Hardy

Narrated by: Darren Hardy

Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every super achiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will hear strategies on:

• How to win-every time
• Eradicating the bad habits that are derailing your progress
• Painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs
• The real, lasting keys to gaining and sustaining motivation
• Capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum
• The acceleration secrets of superachievers

Inside you will learn how to get the success you desire and the life you deserve.

©2011 Success, Inc. (P)2019 Folio Literary Management

Remedial Read: Level 4th or 5th

Nothing profound or really insightful here. This book is basically a list of light stories about common sense subjects peppered with the usual “super achiever” quotes. I’m judging this book harsher because of this authors reference to Jim Rohn being his mentor. By that metric this book is super weak. Let me save everyone 4-6 hours of their lives and $15 by telling you that little incremental things add up to big things. Baby steps, persistence, accountability, choices, the end.

Amazing! With one exception.. action items excluded

This book’s content is a 5/5! I learned so much! It was a quick read with so much value in every chapter. The only downside to this audiobook in my opinion though was at the end of each chapter, the author would say to refer to the book for the chapter action items. I was disappointed that such practical applications were not included in the audio. I purchased the audio book to get all the content, not all content except the action items.

Just ok. If you read/listened to Atomic habits you can skip this one

If I had to extract the most helpful and useful information from this book, it would be about building good habits and eliminating bad ones, and if this the case- you should read “Atomic habits”.
Basically the “compound effect” is derived from your good habits, so again, there are better resources on the subject than thus book.
Why listen to this one? Easy listen. Might refresh what you already know or introduce you to these concepts.

Change your life with small steps

this book doesn't present any new science or discovery. What it preaches has long been known to us; it's the small things done consistently that make the difference

after reading this book, I had the urge to make changes in my life. This book was written well, well enough to give me the kick in the bum

if I had 1 criticism, it would be that the research done on this book wasn't deep enough to my liking. for example, when he talked about health, he usually referred to dr Oz.

Or when he talked about the time Oprah gave away a car to every audience member, saying that it was Oprah who went the extra mile when im fact that giveaway was fully sponsored by Pontiac to promote their new car model

Being a nut for proper facts it does bother me, but I wouldn't let that get in the way of me appreciating a well written book. Anyone who wants to change their life should read this

Success Magazine advertisement disguised as a book

A basic idea that everyday work compounds to bug results. True, but not fleshed out to anything useful. There is no practice advice on how to apply the theory or how this differs from any other self help book that pushes discipline. Disappointing.

One of the best self building books I have ever re

I love this book at 1.25 speed. Lots of life changing easy life hacks for self improvement. I take lots of notes. A gem of a book, wealth of info and knowledge I love it.
I am using some of the principles and they have already paid off and I have noticed great improvement in just a few days only.

a must read

I completely and utterly was a believer from beginning to end! The message this book sends is what our society needs.

Great book

After listening to this audible, I’m convinced that I should have this book in my home library. And I’m gonna buy my husband the cds to listen to on his drive to/from work!

Life isn't this simple

I can't finish listening to this self-righteous douche. Good for him that his life has worked out just peachy. Not everyone starts out with the same opportunities and circumstances. It's not as simple as work hard and make good choices. Those are both good things to do, but they won't make everyone a millionaire with an awesome life in every way.

books to read on next level move

This is an essential book to read for those looking to make active moves to getting to the next level of effective living and making life's progress.
I recommend this book.

Shockingly bad and misguided

Purchased this as a recommendation from a friend. I could not be more disappointed. gave me a laugh at least.

Spoiler: the author says.
Stress, Suffering = Success = happiness

His idea of success seems to be monetary gain. Success is made to sound like something so far out of reach that you’ve almost got to kill yourself to get it.

It’s full of ridiculous examples like the compound effect of eating 150 less calories a day over time is the formula for losing weight. He then goes onto say ‘knowledge is not power’. He hasn’t got a clue what power actually is.

If you want to end up chasing the American dream, only to discover your are physically and emotionally broken and unfulfilled by reaching your goals - this is the book for you.

tall tales and small stories.

nothing but stories of what other successful people have said, quotes of inspiration.

if your looking for practical strategies to apply to your life or ideas to apply for improvement this isnt worth the time.

continues 'good for them' stories about other people with no back up to make it practical for ordinary upcoming people.

Valuable idea but...

The core idea of The Compound Effect is that a small change sustained over an extended period of time can have a big impact. This is a really valuable idea. However, in my opinion, there are two fairly substantial issues with this book. Firstly, it was written in about 2010 and its hasn’t aged well, using Lance Armstrong and Donald Trump as exemplars of success. Secondly, the basic premise of the book is to apply the concept of compound interest to habits and behaviours. In practice this doesn’t always work. Losing weight, for example, has the reverse effect... the more you lose, the less calories your body naturally burns through normal activity, so a greater calorie deficit is required! As a result, many of the examples and anecdotes don’t entirely make sense. I also didn’t really enjoy the author’s demonisation of social media and tv and even reading fiction... everyone is different and many people get value from what he clearly sees as mindless pursuits. In my opinion, what is really important to consider is the intention or mindfulness of how you use such things. So yeah, I quite enjoyed the book in general and the basic idea is valuable, but I would take it with a bit of a pinch of salt.

A real mixture.

This book is definitely worth a read as there is very good content to take from however there are parts that made me feel a little uneasy, for example the advice on relationships and the ones to have are from those you can either grow from or match your own ambitions. A little robot like and snooty, after all we are all unique and just because a friend has less money or ambition or even a different mentality shouldn’t mean that friendship should be disregarded. The positives of this book is that there is a lot of good practices and some content does sharpen the mind.

That’s my opinion anyhow so have a read a decide for yourself. Enjoy !

Wow.....

This book is enough to get anyone motivated and off their butt. It’s a book about reality and speaks honestly.
Once you’ve owned up to being in the place you’re in in your life because of choices you’ve made, it’s no one else’s fault, you will realise the world is your oyster and by being the exception you can and will become successful.
I will continue to listen to this book, it’s one of the best I’ve heard.
Thank you, Darren

4:44

The value that this book adds to your life is priceless. We already know deep down that our daily habits are what create our current reality, physical, financial, health, relationships and so on. The daily habits we do over time compound into the success/failures we encounter. Although we know this, we rarely practice this on a day to day basis in our lives. Habits are the foundation of all the results in our lives (Both positive and negative).

There are two ways that we can improve our lives daily:
1. Unlearn bad habits
2. Learn new good habits

We are always seeking quick fixes as a solution a diet, pill or a get rich scheme. The truth is that we are accountable for the results that we are getting in all aspects of our lives wether that be financially, physically, in our relationships and so on.

These micro actions add up to macro results over time. You may not see the results now but know under the surface progress is being made. Just like the story of the Chinese bamboo tree that doesn't even break through the ground in it's first four years of growth, then shoots up to over 90ft in just a few weeks.

For actionable advice that will literally change your life and perspective. LISTEN.TO.THIS.BOOK.

Courtesy of The Book Coach by Leatitia's Library (LL)

My favourite book of all time!

Been listening to this for a good 8 years now. The principles are everything which I stand for.
Small changes + consistency + time = radical results. One of the most practical books out there. Highly recommend if you have not listened!

thought provoking insight into changing behaviour

absolutely loved how logical this is and the summary action points to enable you to apply it in your own life. Simple genius

rubbish American nonsense

I got about 20 minutes in. The author constantly says it's a no nonsense guide with no fat or faff, but then goes on to just that, fat and faff. Absolute nonsense for morons and people who want tall tales. Its basically one of them awful videos you come across on the internet that tells you for 20 minutes that they will teach you so much and list what they will teach you, but then dont actually tell you nothing. irritating generic American shouty voice.

Gives a different perspective

Interesting read, did find some of it a little Too American. But some good simple points and ideas that can have a massive impact on your life. Will certainly take some of the advise and put it into play.