Reviews for Performance under Pressure

The average rating for Performance under Pressure based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-11-13 00:00:00 Randall Bennett I marked this book up a lot and liked it even better than As a Man Thinketh. It was much longer, had a lot more volume to it (in terms of thoroughness or completeness, IMO) and really set the mark high for achieving Allen's definition of "prosperity". As I gradually proceeded with each chapter, I found myself in agreement with nearly all the recommendations (and consequences) of the pillars and their moral composition. Furthermore, while I didn't expect that his version of prosperity was specifically aligned with extravagant monetary rewards, it became more clear to me that I shared his vision of what prosperity can be in this life, "[P]rosperity resolves itself into a moral capacity, and in the wisdom to use rightfully and enjoy lawfully the material things which are inseparable from our earthly life. If one would be free without, let him first be free within, for if he be bound in spirit by weakness, selfishness, or vice, how can the possession of money liberate him...The visible effects of prosperity, then, must not be considered alone, but in their relation to the mental and moral cause...Prosperity stands on the foundation of character, and there is not, in all the wide universe, any other foundation. True wealth is weal, welfare, well-being, soundness, wholeness and happiness. "

Review # 2 was written on 2015-01-28 00:00:00 Derek Cheung Allen offers a beautiful discourse on doctrines of character and integrity. Any violation of universal law must bring about just consequence, and also, reward for living its tenets without deviation. When one deviates from the pillars of prosperity, the inevitable price will ultimately be paid-- even, if it seems delayed for a season. Some consequences just take longer to boomerang back to the individual who transgressed the law. Allen describes Honesty and integrity as spiritual attributes which are inseparably connected to the physical plane. They create ripples in a man's world to change, create or destroy his circumstances. I particularly connected with his discussion of 'failure' and how it destroys the dishonest man, but only proves to strengthen an honest man (who can rebuild with his character intact), but the dishonest man's reputation precedes him, thus ruining his chances to rise again with honor. Luckily however, through sincere repentance and change of heart and deed, even the wicked man can make restitution, though not without much difficulty. Righteousness can be used to improve the world, thereby creating opportunities for growth and influence. But the sloth and unwise man who cheats others, abuses the energies about him, resulting in disorder and chaos. Dishonesty and lack of moral fiber causes a loss in energy. But integrity creates energy by sending ripples of vibration into the lives of others, causing a chain reaction; the creation of better circumstances. An unwise man wastes his energy, but a wise man uses the energies to share with others. A review on such a profound book could easily become a book itself, so I'll stop here. Excellent read! Highly recommended!