This Works!

"It Works!" is one of the best-known books on personal development and motivation, despite being extremely short. The author, R.H. Jarrett, presents a simple method to help people focus on their goals and find a clearer direction in life.

The book starts from the idea that many people fail not because they lack ability, but because they don't clearly know what they want. According to the author, the first step towards success is to define your desires, goals and ambitions precisely. He suggests that readers write a list of the things they want to achieve, without limits and in as much detail as possible.

The author then stresses the importance of reading this list every day. In his view, when a person constantly reminds themselves of their goals, the mind begins to focus on the opportunities, decisions and actions that bring them closer. In this way, a person becomes more aware of opportunities they might previously have overlooked.

An interesting element of the book is the advice not to immediately share your personal plans and goals with others. Jarrett argues that energy should be focused on action rather than on constantly discussing plans with other people. He believes results should speak for themselves.