Discover the success secrets of top performers who thrive in today's toughest frontline corporate jobs Hard-hitting and pragmatic, Hirschhorn's no-nonsense advice has inspired thousands via his lectures, one-on-one coaching, and media appearances. But 8 Ways to Great goes beyond inspiration to provide the practical tools that anyone can use-no matter what their profession or personal goals-to break through self-defeating behaviors and deluded thinking to truly excel. 1. Let your true passion be your core motivation. 2. Develop self-awareness and use what you know about both your strengths and weaknesses. 3. Set goals and game plans-and learn to love this process, because it is all about the process. 4. Identify your competitive advantage-what sets you apart and what will turn the odds in your favor. 5. Develop inner confidence that keeps you from judging yourself based on other's standards and expectations. 6. Keep your cool-and don't let emotions dictate your decisions. 7. Take risks yet act intelligently with imperfect information. 8. Be accountable.

发现那些在当今最艰难的一线企业工作中茁壮成长的顶级员工的成功秘诀。Hirschhorn的直言不讳的建议通过他的讲座、一对一的指导和媒体露面激励了数千人。但“8大成功之路”超越了灵感，提供了实用工具，任何人都可以使用这些工具，无论他们的职业或个人目标是什么，来突破自我挫败的行为和妄想，真正超越自我。1.让你真正的激情成为你的核心动力。2.培养自我意识，利用你所知道的优点和缺点。3.设定目标和比赛计划，并学会热爱这个过程，因为这就是整个过程。4.确定你的竞争优势是什么让你与众不同，是什么让胜算对你有利。5.培养内在自信，防止你根据他人的标准和期望来判断自己。6.保持冷静，不要让情绪左右你的决定。7.在信息不完善的情况下，敢于冒险，明智行事。8.负责任。