The Exceptionals

The Exceptionals is short but meaningful, a great instructional book about what it takes to become truly exceptional, the 1% of the 1% in any field. It has clear step by step instructions and real life examples of exceptional people in a wide variety of fields. The audiobook narration by Mike Lenz is a great way to take in the information and ponder it while doing other things. This is a book I will return to many times to continue learning from it!

Thank you to NetGalley, Greenleaf Audiobooks and River Grove Books for allowing me to listen to an ARC of the audiobook in exchange for my hones review.

I can't think of a subject or area that I care to work to try to be the very best in the world, but I was curious about this book anyway, and it still gave me value on the subject of improvement. The topic is well researched and packs a lot of information into a small book. It was quite interesting, and kind of motivating as well. It definitely made me feel like high goals really *can* be achieved (with lots of advice on how to go about it). I think a great many people could benefit from reading this in a general sense, but it would, of course, be most useful to the ones already determined to become the best of the best in their field.

This is an excerpt from the book. I held my attention and left me wanting to learn more. I enjoyed the reading and look forward to reading the book.

I gave this well-written book 5 stars because it clearly and concisely described exactly what it promised on the cover--How the Best Become the Best and How You Can Too. The book gave just enough examples and scientific references for each of the major points (to convince me the points were valid) without getting bogged down in minutiae or technicalities. I came away from reading this book with ideas for several changes I'm going to make today and for several changes I'm going to investigate further. I think anyone will gain some, if not many, things from reading this interesting book. The narrator was excellent.

Although not typically the type of book I'm drawn to, I read the synopsis for The Exceptionals by Kumar Mehta and I was intrigued. Who doesn't want to learn more about what it takes to be the best at something or to excel in your field? I listened to the audio version of the title and the narration was engaging and the book was well written, informative, and easy to follow. I enjoyed the listening experience, though I was disappointed with some of the guidance in the book stressing the work life imbalance necessary to be truly exceptional I also had a hard time with the author's emphasis on not being well-rounded and instead having a singular focus on one area in order to be exceptional. I think the book was enjoyable and definitely made me think, despite the challenges I had in accepting the information. I would recommend it if you are curious about the author's ideas and to learn more about certain individuals that are in the 1%.

I received an ALC of this title from the publisher via NetGalley which did not affect the contents of my voluntary review. All opinions are honest and my own.

The Exceptionals, is a highly motivating audiobook! It speaks to the commonalities of achievers in a variety of fields and how they harness individual hutzpah to overcome any hurdle standing between them and mastering the highest accomplishments and achievements in their fields.

Great insight on exceptional people and their mindset, drivers, and blueprint. Highly recommend, five stars!

You could be Exceptional. What are Exceptionals? If you are an average Joe, can you become an Exceptional? If you are good at something can you become great at it? Are you more intelligent than you know?

What happens to us is that we compare ourselves to those we name as exceptional people. Certainly, someone we could most definitely never match, like the athlete Michael Phelps, or Nobel Laureate, Richard Feynman. Or could we? Kumar states that 50% of what makes you special is what you are born with. Twenty-five percent is the effort you put in, and 25% come from enablers, the environment, your commitment, your abilities to learn and gain knowledge from.

If you can determine what your own strengths are and work hard at whatever your natural strength is, anything is possible. Work at your possible best not just your personal best. Do it now. You are Exceptional.

Thank you to NetGalley for this audiobook in exchange for my honest review. This is an audiobook that's easy to listen to, well read and very motivational. I love hearing inspirational, yet attainable stories. Very well done.

This book was encouraging, but not mind-blowing. I've heard all of these strategies from other self-help books. It was a great reminder to set high goals, hang out with other exceptional people, expound upon skills that you are clearly already good at, and set yourself up for success by setting boundaries with your distractors.

Thank you to NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy for an honest review.

The Exceptionals by Kumar Mehta ... I read a lot of self help books and books about goal setting. I highly recommend The Exceptionals. It’s a great resource with lots of practical advice and examples for those who want to be the most elite in their field/ discipline / area of interest. I recommend to anyone who wants a little more motivation to reach their goals, work toward a stretch goal or to be the most exceptional in their field!