The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success

Why does Darren Hardy argue that it’s wise to assume 100% responsibility for a desired outcome even when the goal is stymied by other people or bad luck?

How does the “ripple effect” cause a habit’s effects to multiply across several dimensions of a person’s life? Explain with examples—one positive and one negative.

Think of a habit you would like to change and describe how you would use the book’s principles to do so.

How does “why-power” help individuals reach their objectives? Explain using an example of a goal that takes many years to achieve.

How can a person’s expectations throttle the results they’re trying to achieve?

What is the difference between cultivating a good habit and generating momentum? How does each add to successful goal-seeking?

How do news and social media employ negative stories to attract readers? How can this damage people’s attitudes? What are two ways that people can adjust their media use to avoid bad effects?

How does extra effort overcome challenges and multiply benefits? Give an example that shows how this would work in a business setting or with family members.