| Testimonials for A Little Bit Over a Long Period of Time |
“Finally, a book that talks about the “process” rather than the result. A book that
educates and facilitates practical application concerning ways to enhance your life, a
must read for everyone.”
Don Kalkstein
Boston Red Sox
Sports Psychology Consultant
“The story of an ordinary guy who lives an extraordinary life. Phillip
shares with us the secret to his success-- a life of practicing preventative
health techniques."
Jim Throneburg
Owner, THOR•LO, Inc.
“ A provocative soul searching study of one man’s swim through the tides of life.
Rather than presume to teach he encourages and empowers you to reflect on how to
find honesty and improvement in yourself. Greater success becomes natural and
rewarding by-product which will stay with you long after you resign this great read to
your library.”
Kenneth Fraser
Managing Director, Marsh & Mclennan, Inc.
“When I read this book, the deeper I went, the stronger the message and guidance
became. There are no shortcuts; there is no magical formula for success. This is a
thought provoking and poignant memoir, from a self made man. I found myself
reflecting on the messages, long after I was through with the book. I highly
recommend it.”
David Angelucci
Customer Solutions Group,
Intel Corporation
Success comes most readily to those who recognize that they are in it for the long
haul. By encouraging his readers to break down daunting tasks into manageable
chunks, Philip Crone sets the mental groundwork for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
and reaching business and family goals. Like David Costill, former head of the Ball
State Human Performance Laboratory, he strictly limits his exercise time, believing
that less is more. This is fine and encouraging for the casual exerciser, but not
nearly adequate for the long distance runner.
Laura Clark President, Saratoga Stryders
If being “successful” as a runner can be defined as being sufficiently jazzed and
committed, yet level-headed enough to attain and enjoy the benefits of running for
over 25 years, then Phillip Crone is a successful runner. In his book, The Secret of
Success (A Little Bit Over A Long Period of Time), Phil explores those principles and
philosophies which have made running a joy of tremendous value in his life and how
those philosophies, when applied to business and life enabled him to retire young
and relatively wealthy. Occasionally humorous, yet always thought provoking, this
book provides the reader cause to evaluate their own motives, outlooks, actions and
reactions, and of course, attitudes. This challenge is, of course, delivered from the
unique perspective of a dedicated runner and primarily issued to runners and other
sports minded folk.
Norris Beale
The Secret of Success
A Little Bit Over A Long Period of Time
By Phillip Crone
Reviewed by Catherine Pulsifer
I have literally read hundreds of books on success, and, throughout my life I have
achieved some successes along the way by implementing the theories and
strategies from these books.
Looking back on my own successes, and reflecting on the one point that the author,
Phillip Crone, consistently refers to in his book, “The Secret of Success”, was
certainly a main contributor to the successes I have realized.
The decision to review this book was my interest in the author’s ability to retire at age
37. How can anyone afford to retire at the age of 37? What was he doing that I was
not?
After reading the book, I could see how the author was able to achieve success. I
wish that I had read this book 20 years ago; perhaps I would now be retired if I had
implemented his thinking. You can be sure that now after reading the book I am
applying the author’s thinking to my own life.
While the author points out and gives you real life examples of how he achieved
success, there is one predominant thought throughout the book that can assist you
in achieving success. Read the book, you will find the secret as the author repeats
and reinforces this point many times. Reflect on this point and you will see it truly is a
secret of success!
Quotes from the book:
“It’s easy to make it through the good times; it’s how we handle the bad times that
can separates us from the crowd and move us closer to our goals.”
“Find deadlines in your life that you can use as motivation and always find a way to
beat the deadline.”
“The people who are going to get ahead in this world are the ones who work to
control their attitudes and turn most any situation into something positive, or at least
not turn it onto something negative.”
“Gravitate towards your goals and avoid negative people and situations.”
“If everything came easy in life then we would all have everything and nothing would
mean anything.”
“When you are feeling depressed or down, focus on many if the little things that we
all take for granted. The ability to walk, to see, to hear, and even to talk are all things
we take for granted.”
“I rationalized that everything happens for a reason and if we learn from our past
mistakes then something good could come out of it.”
“Accept the fact that we can control certain things in our lives and that there are many
things in life we can’t control. Acceptance is just living with the reality and making the
best of the situation.”
And, my favorite quote from Phillip Crone’s book, The Secret of Success,:
“….let me share one of the greatest secrets that I’ve learned in life, ……..”
Read the book to find, for the end of the quote; you'll be pleasantly surprised
I would highly recommend this book! You can obtain the book at:
http://www.phillipcrone.com
January 29, 2007
Dear Phillip,
Thank you for your interesting and motivational speech at our recent annual sales
conference held at Stone Mountain national Park. This is a very imprtant event in our
company's calendar and I'm glad to report it was a huge success.
Following your speech, I received many positive comments, feedback and "personal
action plans". A common theme of the feedback and what our team appreciated
most was the warm, honest and sincere way you delivered your speech and the
open and "from the heart" way your shared your personal experiences with us.
Thank you once again and best wishes for a healthy and successful 2007.
Sincerely,
Scott McDonald
Director Large Drives
Siemens Energy and Automation
February 5, 2007
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am pleased to have the opportunity to recommend Mr. Phillip Crone. Phillip recently
spoke at our annual training event Metrac University. Phillip displayed his listening
skills by adapting his discussion with our troops. He did this by incorporating some
of the real live examples from the conversations the night before. This made his
message all the more real.
Phillip’s down to earth, “real” approach makes his already interesting message very
lively. My group left excited and enthusiastic about this next year due to the content
and delivery of Phillips message. If you can get him, use him!
Sincerely,
David R. Schafer
Director of Sales
Metrac, Inc.
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educates and facilitates practical application concerning ways to enhance your life, a
must read for everyone.”
Don Kalkstein
Boston Red Sox
Sports Psychology Consultant
“The story of an ordinary guy who lives an extraordinary life. Phillip
shares with us the secret to his success-- a life of practicing preventative
health techniques."
Jim Throneburg
Owner, THOR•LO, Inc.
“ A provocative soul searching study of one man’s swim through the tides of life.
Rather than presume to teach he encourages and empowers you to reflect on how to
find honesty and improvement in yourself. Greater success becomes natural and
rewarding by-product which will stay with you long after you resign this great read to
your library.”
Kenneth Fraser
Managing Director, Marsh & Mclennan, Inc.
“When I read this book, the deeper I went, the stronger the message and guidance
became. There are no shortcuts; there is no magical formula for success. This is a
thought provoking and poignant memoir, from a self made man. I found myself
reflecting on the messages, long after I was through with the book. I highly
recommend it.”
David Angelucci
Customer Solutions Group,
Intel Corporation
Success comes most readily to those who recognize that they are in it for the long
haul. By encouraging his readers to break down daunting tasks into manageable
chunks, Philip Crone sets the mental groundwork for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
and reaching business and family goals. Like David Costill, former head of the Ball
State Human Performance Laboratory, he strictly limits his exercise time, believing
that less is more. This is fine and encouraging for the casual exerciser, but not
nearly adequate for the long distance runner.
Laura Clark President, Saratoga Stryders
If being “successful” as a runner can be defined as being sufficiently jazzed and
committed, yet level-headed enough to attain and enjoy the benefits of running for
over 25 years, then Phillip Crone is a successful runner. In his book, The Secret of
Success (A Little Bit Over A Long Period of Time), Phil explores those principles and
philosophies which have made running a joy of tremendous value in his life and how
those philosophies, when applied to business and life enabled him to retire young
and relatively wealthy. Occasionally humorous, yet always thought provoking, this
book provides the reader cause to evaluate their own motives, outlooks, actions and
reactions, and of course, attitudes. This challenge is, of course, delivered from the
unique perspective of a dedicated runner and primarily issued to runners and other
sports minded folk.
Norris Beale
The Secret of Success
A Little Bit Over A Long Period of Time
By Phillip Crone
Reviewed by Catherine Pulsifer
I have literally read hundreds of books on success, and, throughout my life I have
achieved some successes along the way by implementing the theories and
strategies from these books.
Looking back on my own successes, and reflecting on the one point that the author,
Phillip Crone, consistently refers to in his book, “The Secret of Success”, was
certainly a main contributor to the successes I have realized.
The decision to review this book was my interest in the author’s ability to retire at age
37. How can anyone afford to retire at the age of 37? What was he doing that I was
not?
After reading the book, I could see how the author was able to achieve success. I
wish that I had read this book 20 years ago; perhaps I would now be retired if I had
implemented his thinking. You can be sure that now after reading the book I am
applying the author’s thinking to my own life.
While the author points out and gives you real life examples of how he achieved
success, there is one predominant thought throughout the book that can assist you
in achieving success. Read the book, you will find the secret as the author repeats
and reinforces this point many times. Reflect on this point and you will see it truly is a
secret of success!
Quotes from the book:
“It’s easy to make it through the good times; it’s how we handle the bad times that
can separates us from the crowd and move us closer to our goals.”
“Find deadlines in your life that you can use as motivation and always find a way to
beat the deadline.”
“The people who are going to get ahead in this world are the ones who work to
control their attitudes and turn most any situation into something positive, or at least
not turn it onto something negative.”
“Gravitate towards your goals and avoid negative people and situations.”
“If everything came easy in life then we would all have everything and nothing would
mean anything.”
“When you are feeling depressed or down, focus on many if the little things that we
all take for granted. The ability to walk, to see, to hear, and even to talk are all things
we take for granted.”
“I rationalized that everything happens for a reason and if we learn from our past
mistakes then something good could come out of it.”
“Accept the fact that we can control certain things in our lives and that there are many
things in life we can’t control. Acceptance is just living with the reality and making the
best of the situation.”
And, my favorite quote from Phillip Crone’s book, The Secret of Success,:
“….let me share one of the greatest secrets that I’ve learned in life, ……..”
Read the book to find, for the end of the quote; you'll be pleasantly surprised
I would highly recommend this book! You can obtain the book at:
http://www.phillipcrone.com
January 29, 2007
Dear Phillip,
Thank you for your interesting and motivational speech at our recent annual sales
conference held at Stone Mountain national Park. This is a very imprtant event in our
company's calendar and I'm glad to report it was a huge success.
Following your speech, I received many positive comments, feedback and "personal
action plans". A common theme of the feedback and what our team appreciated
most was the warm, honest and sincere way you delivered your speech and the
open and "from the heart" way your shared your personal experiences with us.
Thank you once again and best wishes for a healthy and successful 2007.
Sincerely,
Scott McDonald
Director Large Drives
Siemens Energy and Automation
February 5, 2007
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am pleased to have the opportunity to recommend Mr. Phillip Crone. Phillip recently
spoke at our annual training event Metrac University. Phillip displayed his listening
skills by adapting his discussion with our troops. He did this by incorporating some
of the real live examples from the conversations the night before. This made his
message all the more real.
Phillip’s down to earth, “real” approach makes his already interesting message very
lively. My group left excited and enthusiastic about this next year due to the content
and delivery of Phillips message. If you can get him, use him!
Sincerely,
David R. Schafer
Director of Sales
Metrac, Inc.
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