BOOK REVIEW
Book Title: Today is a good Day: Attitudes for Achieving Project Success
Author: Alfonso Bucero, PhD, PMI Fellow
Publisher: Multi-Media Publications
List Price: $24.95 USD
Format: Paperback, 192 pages
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 13:9781554890569
Reviewer: Regina Israelian, PMP
Review Date: June 2024
Introduction
Alfonso Bucero’s “Today is a Good Day” is a refreshing journey into the domain of personal empowerment and positive thinking. Through a collection of reflections and practical advice, Bucero encourages readers to embrace each day with optimism and purpose.
Overview of Book’s Structure
The book is structured around a series of short, impactful chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of living a fulfilling life. Bucero draws upon his own experiences and wisdom gained from years of project management and leadership roles to deliver valuable lessons on resilience, gratitude, and the power of mindset.
Highlights
One of the book’s strengths lies in its ability to blend personal anecdotes with universal truths. Bucero effortlessly weaves together stories from his professional and personal life, illustrating how simple shifts in perspective can lead to profound changes in one’s outlook and overall happiness. Whether discussing the importance of setting goals or navigating through setbacks, his advice is practical and applicable to readers from all walks of life.
Central to Cicero’s philosophy is the idea that every day presents an opportunity for growth and self-improvement. He emphasizes the significance of embracing challenges as learning experiences and encourages readers to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and positivity. Through his engaging narrative style and genuine enthusiasm, Bucero shows readers how to take proactive steps towards creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life by owning their own thoughts.
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How to cite this review: Israelian, R. (2020). Today is a good Day: Attitudes for Achieving Project Success, book review, PM World Journal, Vol. XIII, Issue VIII, August. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pmwj144-Aug2024-Isralian-Today-Is-a-Good-Day-book-review.pdf
About the Reviewer
Regina Israelian
Rowlett, TX, USA
Regina Israelian, MBA, PMP is an experienced project manager having worked for over 10 years managing projects in the areas of operations, go to market, product management and employee engagement. Regina has always been a natural planner and enjoys organizing and coordinating events in her volunteer work for her church and other community organizations. She earned her PMP certification in 2019, demonstrating her commitment to the profession and is a proud member of the Dallas chapter of PMI. She can be contacted at risraelianpmp@gmail.com.
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