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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Works With Students Mar 31, 2007
By Richard A. Puffer
Cassidy has a bias for action and his first book demonstrates this bias through both form and content. The basic message is that if we understand and act like we are in control rather than victims of some unseen hand of fate our lives will be fuller, richer and more complete. I have the opportunity of teaching a college senior seminar and one goal is getting undergrads more ready to face the "real world." As I read this book I saw illustrations that I thought students would both identify and understand as the author begins early with the admonition to not be the victim. In practical terms he explains how to make accountability a driving force in your own life - thereby morphing the noun to a verb. Cassidy gets personal with this message and that is a technique that many of my students found authentic and useful as they captured the message of this relatively short but focused life lesson. The author discusses his quest for the best in his job, the actions involved in building a strong spousal relationship and the care, time and attention devoted to his son. He also relates important, relevant and timely examples of others who have made accountability the verb in their lives. This combination of the personal and the personalization make this book easy to understand while providing opportunities for lively discussion on ways to engage in life rather than just letting what might happen, happen. This was interesting to an old guy and many of my seniors found it valuable to their thinking as they begin the transition from college to the work place.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Hits the nail on the head! Jan 07, 2009
By G. Iannella
In a world full of popular kids, sporty kids, brainy kids, and nerdy kids - this book reaches them all. It is not written just for the accomplished-teen who wants to succeed more in life. Its written for the lonely ones, who are unsure of how they will make their mark in life; for the scared ones, who are unsure of how to deal with pressures of friends & family. It's written from a very honest & raw viewpoint of the tough teenage years. I congratulate Cassidy on being able to hone in on the emotions and behaviors of such a volatile point in life!
Highly recommended for any one who is a pre-teen, teenager, or a recent graduate. Also highly recommended for schools, guidance counselors, coaching staff, and parents of teenagers. Great exercises included!
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Highly recommend Sep 23, 2007
By Jared Savage
At first, I thought Cassidy was simply going to provide an overview of great books on leadership. However, his style of writing quickly became very passionate and personal. He dates himself to be 36 years old at the time of publication but has wisdom beyond his years. Cassidy incorporated sports and personal events to depict the ideas in his book that were both entertaining and memorable. Many times, he over-explained the point he was presenting so that 3 pages could have been effectively stated in 5 sentences, and the lack grammar was slightly distracting. Overlooking these trivial flaws will allow you to learn powerful lessons. When drawn into self-pity or just reacting to daily circumstances, I am reminded of Cassidy's easy-to-understand concepts. Thank you Ann for providing this book and thank you Cassidy for sharing pieces of your life in order to advance the lives of those around you. I highly recommend this book.
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Relevant in so many ways Jul 23, 2007
By E. Neff
This book presents an excellent set of concepts and really turns a light bulb on for the reader. Cassidy does a great job pulling in real life experiences to drive his points home. Everything in this book can be applied to both our personal and professional lives.
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Send it to those in need!! Especially our youth. Mar 06, 2007
By J. C. Brock
I loved this book for a number of reasons. It is not a "heavy" book with a lot of research and statistics and can quickly be read by most readers. It is a real world view of life through the eyes of a man who has some important messages that we all need to pay attention to when it comes to accountability. But, what I like most is that even young adults should find this interesting. I have personally sent two copies of this book to young adults down to the age of 14. If you are influencing the young, I would recommend this book as part of your strategy. Let them know about how important accountability will be to their success in work, relationships, marriage, and parenting. Richard Cassidy's book touches on all of these area's and is a great read for adults and youth.
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