Why does the story of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion
touch us? Like all great entertainment, their journey resonates. We see ourselv
es in the characters and likewise wish we possessed the power, the brains, the h
eart, and the courage to make our own dreams come true. So what are your dreams?
What do you want? Is it a promotion? Improving a relationship? Rescuing a child
? Finding a new job? Saving a marriage? Getting a degree? Finding the love of yo
ur life? Making a difference in your community? This book will help you get what
ever you consider worthwhile in life.
Simply put, when you unleash the power
of personal accountability it will energize you in lifealtering ways, giving you
a concrete boost that enhances your ability to think, to withstand adversity, t
o generate confidence, and to increase your own natural emotional, mental, and i
ntellectual strength. Roger Connors and Tom Smith know this because they've seen
it work in their own lives and witnessed it in the lives of some of the most su
ccessful and influential people in the world. The authors first introduced this
powerful accountability philosophy in the "New York Times "bestseller "The Oz Pr
inciple." Since then, millions have come to know them as "The Oz Guys" and they
have gone on to help leaders all over the world teach and apply the principles y
ou're about to learn.
Principles that have generated billions of dollars of w
ealth--along with a host of even more important results. Devotees of "The Oz Pri
nciple" have brought lifesaving medications to market, created better education
in community colleges, greatly surpassed charity fund-raising goals, and improve
d medical practices in battlefield hospitals. In "The Wisdom of Oz," Connors and
Smith present the practical and powerful principles of personal accountability
in simple, down-to-earth terms that you can apply in your homes, schools, commun
ities, churches, and volunteer groups.
The book will help you strengthen fami
ly relationships, improve friendships, motivate children, increase value on the
job, improve health and financial well-being, or achieve whatever it is you most
desire. Drawing on engaging stories about those who have overcome great odds--i
ncluding South African president Nelson Mandela, Polish WWII hero Irena Sendler,
and everyday men and women--Connors and Smith demonstrate that by taking person
al ownership of your goals and accepting responsibility for your performance, yo
u also take control of your success. You will read stories about people just lik
e you who learned to beat their struggles, like the New York area fisherman who
fell off his lobster boat and was adrift at sea for twelve hours in the chilly A
tlantic .
. . but survived.
You will learn the traits that allowed a colle
ge senior who landed flat on her face in a 600-meter race to jump up and win. Or
a thirteen-year-old soccer player who moved from the bench to the starting line
up. You will discover that while no one will ever wave a wizard's wand and magic
ally solve all your problems, there is a way to experience the near magical impa
ct of personal accountability.
