Publishers Weekly
12/21/2015
Markel, CEO of the professional training company Peak Potential, enjoins readers to embrace their full potential, personally and professionally, in this less than inspiring self-help book. The author’s focus is on moving past self-limiting beliefs. Through anecdotes from his own life, stories from other people, and self-assessment quizzes, Markel shows that change is possible and can be facilitated through simple steps or exercises. Markel’s points and examples are valid and his examples are realistic and motivational, but the concepts offered, such as letting go of the past, are not groundbreaking, nor do they differentiate this work from numerous others of the genre. The framework for working through change is helpful, but students of personal transformation, meditation, or various modes of therapy may find it lacking in truly original ideas. Various references to Markel’s company give the book the feeling of a sales pitch, detracting from the overall message. For those new to self-help literature, this offering may be of value in showing a path to change, but for others, it will feel repetitive and underwhelming. (Feb.)
Marcia Wieder
Adam Markel is a masterful teacher and visionary who provides practical hope with essential real life skills. Pivot is a game changer that offers insightful principles and refreshing stories that both inspire and instruct. If you're serious about not just making changes in your life, but transforming who you are, this powerful book is a must read."
Dr. Joe Rubino
Is it time for a change? Are you ready to have the life you’ve always wanted? Get this book and learn how to change your life to one you want to live.
Lisa Nichols
"Whether you are reclaiming your optimal health, reinventing yourself or rediscovering your passions and joy, Pivot is the perfect book to catapult you into the next stratosphere of your life and new possibility. Markel has done a brilliant job of converging all of his wisdom and genius into a magnificent body of work that we all can benefit from, simply a MUST read."
Bob Proctor
“Pivot in your life, pivot in your body and your business. This book will show you how. It all starts with the first step.”
Joe Vitale
Pivot features stories of people just like you that changed their lives by making different choices. Read it and pivot into success.
Karen Leland
"In Pivot, Markel has created a roadmap for honoring the ordinary life by finding one’s extraordinary gifts. I was inspired to more courageously embrace my own reinvention story and trust that I’m on the right track – even when it doesn’t feel that way."
Sharon Lechter
"Incredible wisdom from Adam Markel in this guidebook for taking charge of your life and realizing your potential."
Phil Town
Pivot over to the bookstore and let Markel show you how just a tiny change in your thinking will create a massive transformation in your career and life.
Jill Lublin
"With its extraordinary information and practical focus, Pivot is a must-read for anyone who is reinventing their life — or even thinking about it! Adam has made the reinvention process simple!"
Brian Tracy
Praise for Pivot
“This wonderful book shows you how to get in touch with your real self, decide exactly who you are and what you want, and make your life into a masterpiece.
