Unstoppable
'What better recommendation is there than to say that a number of MD2MD members have adopted Pete's simple but effective toolkit to focus their own team's actions'
Bob Bradley, Chairman, MD2MD
'Pete's Unstoppable system has been invaluable in helping me establish very clear personal and business goals, keeping me highly focused on the actions necessary to achieve success'
Lee Quarzi, Finance Director, Harlands Accountants
'Without the Unstoppable process we could still be trying to do everything at once. The process has brought The MPA Group company-wide clarity on where we need to prioritise our efforts to achieve our business vision'
Dave Pepper, Director, The MPA Group
'Without a doubt I would recommend Pete Wilkinson to anyone who is serious about improving their business and life, take action and contact Pete it's the best thing I have ever done'
David Wilkinson, DH Fitness www.dhfitness.com
'Probably my most worthwhile 4hrs of the year! Great adrenalin rush of self-positivity. Immediate reaction, great feeling'
Keith Robson, IDT Ltd, www.usedcomputerstore.co.uk
'Positive Pete Wilkinson is undoubtedly the most motivated person I have ever worked with, his enthusiasm and charisma is such a joy to work to with. Pete has had a huge positive effect on me, my working attitude and my business'
Helenlee Whalley, Creator of The Instant FitPro Product
'If you are looking to improve yourself as well as your business, then you should certainly attend one of Pete's seminars'
Neil Todd, Owner, J.N. Todd & Associates
'If you need inspiration to do things better, then this is it. Arrive with an empty notebook but leave with one bursting with ideas. Highly recommend'
Ron Clarke, Media and PR Consultant, Northfield Communications
'Pete is a business Mr Motivator, mixed with your old Headmaster – so watch out if you don't do your homework! I thought I was pretty motivated already, but this was like being propelled up a steep mountain with a sharp stick'
Kate Slater, Kate Slater PR and Marketing www.kspr.co.uk
'I can't recommend Pete highly enough, he is superb at motivating and helping you achieve your goals. Do yourself a favour, book him immediately! You won't regret it if you're serious about increasing your business'
Ken Robson, Owner, Ace Mortgage Consultants
'I have seen Pete deliver his keynote presentation on many occasions. His unbridled energy, focus and drive combined with Pete's own 1-3-5 structure provide a powerful cocktail that is guaranteed to capture the attention of any audience'
Dan Bond, Presentation & Business Development Specialist
This edition first published 2015
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Wilkinson, Pete
Unstoppable: using the power of focus to take action and achieve your goals / Pete
Wilkinson.
pages cm
ISBN 978-0-857-08582-5 (pbk.)
1. Success in business. 2. Success. 3. Motivation (Psychology) 4. Goal (Psychology) I. Title.
HF5386.W4975 2015
650.1 – dc23 2014030760
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ISBN 978-0-857-08582-5 (paperback) ISBN 978-0-857-08584-9 (ebk)
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To my gorgeous wife Sharon and my three beautiful daughters Megan, Molly and Maya. This book has been a huge challenge for me and without their support I could not have completed it.
Preface
The castle looked beautiful in the morning sunshine standing high and proud on the hill. The lake was calm with tiny ripples tickling the shoreline. We all stood ready to enter, nervously wondering what was going to happen next.
I'd been up since 3.30am; I'd had a massive breakfast because I knew it was going to be a long day.
At 5.50am I stepped into the lake and, even though it was August, as the cold water filled my wetsuit it took my breath away and I clumsily swam to get fully submerged.
After sharing a few words with the people next to me it all suddenly changed. At 6am the klaxon sounded and within minutes the calm start was a distant memory. I was literally getting kicked and punched by the other competitors – it was sheer pandemonium. My first goal was to just reach the first buoy without panicking and sinking to the bottom.
I managed to get out of the