Why does the story of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the
Cowardly Lion touch us? Like all great entertainment, their journey
resonates. We see ourselves in the characters and likewise wish we
possessed the power, the brains, the heart, and the courage to make our
own dreams come true.
So what are your dreams? What do you want? Is it a promotion? Improving
a relationship? Rescuing a child? Finding a new job? Saving a marriage?
Getting a degree? Finding the love of your life? Making a difference in
your community? This book will help you get whatever you consider
worthwhile in life.
Simply put, when you unleash the power of personal accountability it
will energize you in lifealtering ways, giving you a concrete boost that
enhances your ability to think, to withstand adversity, to generate
confidence, and to increase your own natural emotional, mental, and
intellectual strength. Roger Connors and Tom Smith know this because
they've seen it work in their own lives and witnessed it in the lives of
some of the most successful and influential people in the world.
The authors first introduced this powerful accountability philosophy in
the New York Times bestseller The Oz Principle. Since then, millions
have come to know them as "The Oz Guys" and they have gone on to help
leaders all over the world teach and apply the principles you're about
to learn. Principles that have generated billions of dollars of
wealth--along with a host of even more important results. Devotees of
The Oz Principle have brought lifesaving medications to market,
created better education in community colleges, greatly surpassed
charity fund-raising goals, and improved medical practices in
battlefield hospitals.
In The Wisdom of Oz, Connors and Smith present the practical and
powerful principles of personal accountability in simple, down-to-earth
terms that you can apply in your homes, schools, communities, churches,
and volunteer groups. The book will help you strengthen family
relationships, improve friendships, motivate children, increase value on
the job, improve health and financial well-being, or achieve whatever it
is you most desire.
Drawing on engaging stories about those who have overcome great
odds--including South African president Nelson Mandela, Polish WWII hero
Irena Sendler, and everyday men and women--Connors and Smith demonstrate
that by taking personal ownership of your goals and accepting
responsibility for your performance, you also take control of your
success.
You will read stories about people just like you who learned to beat
their struggles, like the New York area fisherman who fell off his
lobster boat and was adrift at sea for twelve hours in the chilly
Atlantic . . . but survived. You will learn the traits that allowed a
college senior who landed flat on her face in a 600-meter race to jump
up and win. Or a thirteen-year-old soccer player who moved from the
bench to the starting lineup.
You will discover that while no one will ever wave a wizard's wand and
magically solve all your problems, there is a way to experience the near
magical impact of personal accountability.
