Go Mad: The Art Of Making A Difference

by Andy Gilbert

The original Go MAD® book, this title is a great introduction to the Go MAD® Framework. Each of the seven principles are explained in-depth and related to practical examples. Guaranteed to leave you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0953728420
• ISBN13: 9780953728428
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Go Mad Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A real motivator

Reviewed by Danielle Feliciano for Reader Views (3/06) "Go MAD - The Art of Making a Difference" is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in their lives. In this book, Andy Gilbert provides such a wealth of information, it is impossible to finish reading it and not want to get up and do something. It is written in a somewhat informal tone, which helps the reader feel more at ease and in control, as opposed to feeling like he or she is being lectured. Mr. Gilbert fills the book with inspirational quotes, as well as real-life examples of the Go MAD system at work. There is a lot of information in this book, yet at no time does it feel overwhelming. Mr. Gilbert does a splendid job of not only taking a large subject and breaking it down into manageable pieces, but of showing how each of those pieces is dependent up on each other. He provides a number of pyramid diagrams that reinforce how essential each principle is to the others. With the use of seven main principles, the reader is introduced to the Go MAD way of thinking, and is taught how to apply this way of thinking to all aspects of life. Each principle has its own chapter, and beyond that, each chapter is further broken down into smaller sections, making it much easier for the reader to absorb and understand what the author is saying. Throughout the book, the author poses questions to the reader, as well as provides exercises to help prod your thinking and find where in your life the Go MAD system would be most beneficial. Mr. Gilbert often takes a very direct approach to things, challenging the reader to move beyond excuses. At the same time, he does not instruct the reader on what to do; rather, he provides the necessary tools and leaves the ultimate decision up to the individual. It is each person's responsibility to make their own difference, and Mr. Gilbert is merely there to help pave the way. "Go MAD - The Art of Making a Difference" is a wonderful motivator and an essential addition to the library of anyone who truly wants to make a difference.