Orrin Woodward's RESOLVED Book
Orrin Woodward’s long awaited book, RESOLVED: 13 Resolutions for LIFE comes out this week. For those subscribing to the LIFE series offered by the LIFE company, they will receive this book automatically. Everyone else is encouraged to pick up a copy by visiting www.the-life-business.com
Below is the Foreword I wrote for the book, which I am certain will help a lot of people improve the quality of their lives and the magnitude of their achievements (the book, that is, not my Foreword!). I would like to solicit one or two line comments from readers of Orrin’s book to use as blurbs in upcoming publications. So once you’ve read it, come back to this blog of renown and tell me how you liked it.
FOREWORD
It has been said that everyone wants to change the world but few feel the need to change themselves. Even a basic study of history, however, demonstrates that those who first focus upon self-improvement usually end up doing the most good in the world. Why should this be so? It may stem from the fact that excellence doesn’t occur by accident, but rather from intentional effort correctly applied over time. Subsequently the example of excellence increases the ability of the bearer to influence others and the much touted “ripple effect” takes hold, change resonating outward in ever widening circles from the genesis of a lone individual who cared to change his or her own life first.
I have had the unique position of nearly two decades observation on a real life example of the above. At age eighteen I made the acquaintance of a young man roughly my age as we entered into an engineering co-op program together with a handful of other equally bright-eyed but naïve students. Orrin Woodward came from humble origins, a sometimes-stressful home life, extremely tight finances, and no connections whatsoever. With nothing but hope and ambition he worked his way through college and into an engineering position, where he not only thrived but was also quickly recognized as a dedicated worker and creative problem solver. He soon won several accolades and promotions, including four US patents and a national benchmarking award. Then he decided to try his hand at being an entrepreneur, and this is where our paths once again crossed. I had known of his corporate success and seen his achievements from a distance, but when he chose to invite me into his business endeavors I at once had a front row seat for what would become a true Horatio Alger story.
Very significantly, Orrin Woodward began his business journey by immediately going to work on himself. A voracious reader, he devoured books on people skills, sales techniques, relationship building, success, leadership, and attitude. Over time, his self-directed education went deeper, from the surface level genres of skills to the heart level categories of principles. His education also broadened, taking in economics, history, theology, literature, philosophy, and even art. As he applied his aggressive learning to his entrepreneurial activities, his business (eventually) thrived. Today, Orrin Woodward is widely recognized as a top leader in several business categories, and is a sought after expert on leadership – having recently been named one of the World’s Top 10 Leadership Gurus. Today his success (which, in addition to professional achievements includes a healthy and productive family life, a marriage of twenty years, a worshipful faith, and a worldwide network of friends and supporters) and lifestyle are diametrically opposite of where he began. A larger contrast between origins and accomplishment would be hard to imagine.
Success of the kind obtained by Orrin Woodward is admirable and desirable, worthy of study and emulation. It is for this reason I have been encouraging him to endure the hardships and hard work of crafting this book. Although we’ve collaborated on a number of other books before, and Orrin already enjoys best-seller status, this project is different. It is his answer to the question, “How did you do it?” It is therefore extremely personal (though he doesn’t wish it to be about himself) and therefore laborious. It is full of historical research and illuminating examples, and inasmuch required much study and fact checking. And, quite frankly, in the depth of its content and the width of its application, it is stunning. Anyone who reads this book will be immediately struck by the scholarship of its author. But it is so much more than a well-researched tome; it is a roadmap. In a world full of formulas for success and quick fixes, Resolved: 13 Resolutions for LIFE goes all the way to the core. It reaches into the heart, stimulates the mind, and motivates the will.
In my book Rascal: Making a Difference by Becoming an Original Character, I attempted to depict the type of person who musters the courage to go against the grain, and to boldly pursue a God-given direction, regardless of who followed or fought against such a move. If indeed that book succeeded in showing how to step out from the crowd, this book shows what to do once having done so. Through thirteen profound resolutions, readily applicable to daily life, Orrin Woodward gives us a window into the reasons undergirding his own monumental success, and a very specific ladder of success to climb for our own. More importantly, he shows us how we can maximize our own personal potential, and yes, perhaps even change the world, by first working to become the best we can be. In these pages it becomes clear that success is no accident, and significance is ever more the result of strenuous intentionality. I believe the overall effect of the book on the reader will be a life transformed, and that, I surmise, would be Orrin’s greatest wish.
LIFE and Leadership by Chris Brady 
I just received the book last night and can’t wait to get home and tear through it! Orrin has such a kind yet powerful way to make his point and I’m eager to see how the 13 resolutions can affect my life
From cover to cover, from foreword to bibliography, this book is packed. Every page is a small dose in maintenance, a complete overhaul of a person. What Orrin captures in this book is guaranteed to take you from where you are to where you were meant to be.
God Bless,
Chris,
I am anxiously awaiting my copy. I heard the CD on the 13 Resolutions and can’t wait to read the book.
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I recently read Orrin Woodward’s authored book, Resolved: 13 Resolutions for LIFE with great interest. Orrin Woodward needs no introduction. He is a renowned leadership guru, and is ranked as one of the World’s Top 10 Leadership Gurus. He co-wrote the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Business Weekly, USA Today, and Money Magazine best seller, Launching a Leadership Revolution. The foreword for this was written by Chris Brady, who is recognized as one of the world’s Top 30 leadership Gurus. The book provides the essence of the proven leadership principles of Orrin Woodward. It is divided into 13 chapters. Here is the break up of each chapter:
Chapter 1 deals with purpose; chapter 2 character; chapter 3 attitude; chapter 4 programming the elephant; chapter 5 game plan and do; chapter 6 keeping score; chapter 7 friendship; chapter 8 financial management; chapter 9 leadership resolution; chapter 10 conflict resolution; chapter 11 systems thinking; chapter 12 adversity quotient; and chapter 13 concludes with legacy. In addition, it has Appendix A deals with Washington’s Civility, Appendix B unveils Washington’s Maxims, Appendix C unfolds Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues and Appendix D reveals Edwards Resolution.
It unveils 13 resolutions which are nothing but 13 habits for success and happiness. It covers from the core about success and leadership nuggets. It outlines diagrams to capture the key contents quickly, and provides boxes that contain key ideas and insights.
The book helps you achieve success and happiness. It is written in simple and straight language so that anybody can read, understand and apply the principles for achieving all round success. Precisely, it is a book for all times! It is worth investing your time. You can gift it to your friends who would thank you forever.
Professor M.S.Rao – Author of 13 leadership books including ‘Soft Leadership – Make Others Feel More Important’
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“Book Review – Resolved 13 Resolutions for LIFE Authored by Orrin Woodward” – Professor M.S.Rao
I recently read Orrin Woodward’s authored book, Resolved: 13 Resolutions for LIFE with great interest. Orrin Woodward needs no introduction. He is a renowned leadership guru, and is ranked as one of the World’s Top 10 Leadership Gurus. He co-wrote the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Business Weekly, USA Today, and Money Magazine best seller, Launching a Leadership Revolution. The foreword for this was written by Chris Brady, who is recognized as one of the world’s Top 30 leadership Gurus. The book provides the essence of the proven leadership principles of Orrin Woodward. It is divided into 13 chapters. Here is the break up of each chapter:
Chapter 1 deals with purpose; chapter 2 character; chapter 3 attitude; chapter 4 programming the elephant; chapter 5 game plan and do; chapter 6 keeping score; chapter 7 friendship; chapter 8 financial management; chapter 9 leadership resolution; chapter 10 conflict resolution; chapter 11 systems thinking; chapter 12 adversity quotient; and chapter 13 concludes with legacy. In addition, it has Appendix A deals with Washington’s Civility, Appendix B unveils Washington’s Maxims, Appendix C unfolds Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues and Appendix D reveals Edwards Resolution.
It unveils 13 resolutions which are nothing but 13 habits for success and happiness. It covers from the core about success and leadership nuggets. It outlines diagrams to capture the key contents quickly, and provides boxes that contain key ideas and insights.
The book helps you achieve success and happiness. It is written in simple and straight language so that anybody can read, understand and apply the principles for achieving all round success. Precisely, it is a book for all times! It is worth investing your time. You can gift it to your friends who would thank you forever.
Professor M.S.Rao – Author of 13 leadership books including ‘Soft Leadership – Make Others Feel More Important’
Blog: http://profmsr.blogspot.com Where Knowledge is Wealth
Blog: http://professormsraoguru.blogspot.com Knowledge Grows When Shared
Speaker Wiki: http://speakerwiki.org/speakers/Professor_MSRao
LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/pub/prof-m-s-rao/13/202/906
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Orrin’s book RESOLVED is a must for people of all walks of life! It is like a manuel for life. I will reread this book till I can’t read no more.
Phil & Marlys
Phil and Marlys:
I agree! The RESOLVED book is excellent and pretty much needs to be read and re-read to absorb all the great stuff it contains. Have fun applying your new knowledge and reach for the top!
Chris Brady