Reading biographies gives insights into the thinking and strategies of the people whose lives are written of.  Occasionally the author sets out directly to talk about the things that have made them successful.  Trevor Blake is one of these authors.  An extremely successful businessman, Trevor’s book Three Simple Steps talks about the three tools he uses in his life and business.

Escaping the quicksand – reclaiming your mentality.  The things we hear and see in the media and in everyday conversations affect our thinking and our brain’s chemistry.  Some of the strategies Blake recommends are avoiding news media, people who constantly complain and considering what you are for rather than what you are against.

Creating winning ideas – how to create your own insights.  Spend quiet time each day, preferably first thing in the morning for about 10-20 minutes.  This involves sitting and focussing on your breathing in order to still your mind.  It is during these quiet times and because of them that you allow space for insights to occur.

Transforming ideas into achievements – the actions and disciplines you need to bring life to your insights.  You need to set intentions for what you want to achieve in different areas of your life.  Consider your intention as though you have already achieved it, develop the belief that you will obtain it and develop the self-discipline to see your intention through to its fruition.

The messages in this book are tremendous and are supported by stories and research results from the field of neuroscience.