Stephani Shelton

The Must-Hear Masters Course for Being Successful

Revisado: 07-02-16

This is the second book in Mr. de Callier's "Common Sense Wisdom" series. If the first book is an excellent undergraduate course, this one is the grad school sequel. It's a very powerfully- presented, in-depth study of what makes people successful in life and in a career. Aimed at raising awareness about your "unwritten resume". What the sum total of you -- how you talk, dress, act, treat others tells bosses and co- workers about your potential for success. Again Mr. de Callier's insistent, confident yet comforting voice creates a personal bond between his carefully chosen words and the listener. You probably never thought about success in the way this book breaks it down. But you should. When is bring passionate NOT a good quality? What is "delusional" optimism or pessimism? Contextual intelligence? How do these qualities add or detract from you as a 21st century leader? You could spend 2 years in grad school and not learn a quarter of what you'll accomplish by listening to Mr. De Callier, letting him help you see yourself as others may and then learning how you can shape the necessary changes. Of all the qualities he explores and extols in the book, I think the most useful one to identify is "mental toughness". Resilience. The ability to try and fail and try again. And again. As many times as it takes. You simply can't do better for yourself and your career and your dreams than to buy this book and listen to it. Often.

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As good as it gets for career and life advice

Revisado: 07-02-16

Would you consider the audio edition of Common Sense Wisdom to be better than the print version?

Absolutely. The print version is very good but in the audio book Mr. de Callier does an excellent job of "talking" directly to the listener. His clear, no nonsense style of writing translates extremely well to audio. His spoken words are very convincing. And actionable.

What other book might you compare Common Sense Wisdom to and why?

There are many career and life coaching books on the shelves. Many of them are very involved and hard to get through. This is a slim book and you can listen to it all in the time it takes to commute to work. The first time anyhow because you'll find yourself coming back to it many times. It's more like a meeting with a mentor than a book.

Which scene was your favorite?

I think I like the part about checking the expiration date on your carton (of milk) the best. He's referring to the need to be competitive in business and thus continue to refresh your skills or learn new ones throughout your career. Some knowledge "expires". I also like the chapter On attitude - that it can be more important than specific skills.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"Life is a journey, not a destination".

Any additional comments?

I liked this book when I originally read it because Pepper de Callier did not waste my time. He managed to distill years of career and life coaching into a handful of pithy, targeted chapters with suggestions and insights which somehow spoke to me directly. Now Mr. de Callier has recorded his book and it’s even better. Because it’s as if he’s perched on the edge of your desk or sipping a glass of wine in your living room. Talking only to you. And talking with the kind of confident, comforting voice which says, “you’ll be OK. I know you can cope with change. Or lead it. I know you can develop the discipline and positive attitude you need to move ahead in your career. I KNOW you can do it – with a few suggestions from me.”The book is called “Common Sense Wisdom”. And that’s exactly what it is. No high flying, convoluted language, just actionable words and concepts we can all understand and recognize. And apply. To our work and our lives.In his introduction, Mr. Callier says this is not meant to be a book read once – and put on the virtual shelf. And he’s right. Listen to it once, then again and again when you hit those inevitable bumps in the road. The “use by” date won’t expire. And that confident, comforting voice in your ear will help you find your way again and again

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