What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How successful people become even more successful by Marshall Goldsmith

When it comes to personal and professional development, it is important to recognize that what has gotten you to where you are today won’t necessarily help you to achieve even greater success tomorrow. Marshall Goldsmith’s acclaimed book, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” provides you with the insight and guidance necessary to make better choices and achieve greater success.

Through his vast experience analyzing both corporate leaders and individuals, Goldsmith provides readers with the essential drug to transition from one level of success to the next. Goldsmith breaks down the book into two parts. In the first, he looks at the concept of how people need to transition from what has made them successful in the past, to learning to use new and better techniques to become even more successful.

Goldsmith argues that successful people need to change from the actions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, and habits that got them where they are today in order to reach the next level. He points out that superiors are not always the same as bosses and that success is multi-dimensional. He challenges readers to identify and work on their areas of improvement, noting that it is much harder to break certain habits than it is to acquire new ones.

In the second part of the book, Goldsmith provides practical strategies for making necessary changes. He starts with an approach for self-assessment, which he suggests should include individuals asking the opinion of important people in their lives and engaging in critical self-reflection. He then guides readers through a process of checking in to make sure that changes that were supposed to happen, did indeed happen. He cautions readers to be aware of setbacks, noting that unexpected events will happen, and to focus on how to handle them should they occur.

Goldsmith also explains how to commit to change and build personal accountability. He emphasizes the need to focus on rough edges and try new habits and behaviors, regardless of how embarrassing they may be. He explains that it is important not to be too critical of oneself while making these changes and to focus on potential improvement rather than inherent flaws.

Overall, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” provides readers with an essential roadmap for making lasting changes and achieving greater success. Goldsmith’s insights and guidance lay a solid foundation for personal and professional growth, while providing relatable stories, examples, and exercises to help readers achieve success.