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You Don't Have to Be Born Brilliant

By: John McGrath
Narrated by: John McGrath
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John McGrath is one of Australia's youngest and most successful businessmen. With a forecast turnover of almost a billion dollars, his residential real estate company, McGrath Partners, hasn't put a foot wrong. Why do some people make it to the top while others don't? Does being at the top matter? Does money equal success? John McGrath would argue no to both those points - success is more than that, and it needn't be either. John's philosophy takes in the whole picture of success, from goal setting and focus to taking care of your health and behaving ethically (nice guys don't finish last), living with failure and having a 30-day plan.©2000 John McGrath. By arrangement with Hodder Headline Pty Limited. (P)2001 Bolinda Publishing Personal Finance Success Real Estate

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Young and successful Australian businessman John McGrath uses his own personal transformation as the basis for You Don't Have to be Born Brilliant, an audiobook that motivates listeners to achieve success in life. Based on his own experience, McGrath believes that too many people "drift", when they should really passionately experience life and pursue goals in order to get the things they want. With his calm and charismatic delivery, McGrath's words are testament to his popularity as a motivational speaker, and listeners will discover an array of helpful information on how to achieve success in finances, business, health, and relationships.

Critic Reviews

"It takes only a few minutes of listening to John McGrath to know he’s the real deal in this satisfying lesson on living your best life. He's a successful Australian entrepreneur, so there are business references, but the focus is on personal strategies – for being clear about our options, resolute about choosing our mental approach, and persistent in our efforts. Though his exercises and strategies are sophisticated, his relaxed and humble tone makes his suggestions sound accessible and familiar. With a smooth speaking voice that inspires a palpable connection with the listener, he explains how a few shifts in attitude, self-awareness, and habits can help us achieve more of what we want with our health, finances, business, or relationships." (AudioFile Magazine)
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John published this book in 2007 yet I have invested tens of thousands of dollars in the last few years to receive similar sanguine,deliberate, simple advice. His principles and focused approach deliver a plan to work to that most us need. I would recommend this book to anybody even 10 years after publishing.

Humble actionable simplicity

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Incredibly motivating. The simple steps makes it easy to implement and to follow. I have already recommended it to multiple friends and colleagues

Amazing!

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Pragmatic and relatable.
Delivered by a truly successful person, who has lived a life that is instantly relatable to the majority.
Thank you

I am grateful for the Inspiration

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John approaches everything from a realistic view and offers great tools on being successful. Simple, efficient, to the point

Great book for a successful life

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I would recommend this book to anyone looking for inspiration and self belief (especially in real estate).

Brilliant

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