Mr. Achievement - Stanley F. Bronstein - Personal Development BlogPersonal Development Blog of the Founder of the Achievement IQ Movement and Creator of the Laws of Positioning

I came to the conclusion that the optimist thought everything good except the pessimist, and that the pessimist thought everything bad, except himself. (G. K. Chesterton)
Some Definitions To Make Sure We’re All On The Same Page
Conclusion - A reasoned deduction or inference. A result, issue, or outcome; settlement or arrangement.
Optimist - A person who [...]

The real difference between men is energy. A strong will, a settled purpose, an invincible determination, can accomplish almost anything; and in this lies the distinction between great men and little men. (Thomas Fuller)
Real - True; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent. Existing or occurring as fact; actual rather than imaginary, ideal, or [...]

The Laws of Positioning is quite different from the Law of Attraction. The premise behind the Laws of Positioning states that:
The most successful people and organizations tend to have 4 traits in common:

VISION - They recognize details and opportunities that most others do not see, thus putting themselves in a position of readiness;
ATTRACTION - They [...]

An Achievement IQ Moment is basically a life-changing moment in the life of a high achiever.Based upon my experience of having personally interviewed, many highly successful individuals, they all have at least one, and usually several, such moments in their lives.Personally, I believe I have had at least 5 such moments in my life.You will [...]

Deciding to attend law school was a life-changing moment for me. I call those life-changing moments, Achievement IQ Moments. Click here if you want a definition of Achievement IQ.
So, how did I decide to go to law school? I wish I could say it was planned, but that would be untrue.
In late [...]

Achievement IQ and the Laws of Positioning
a • chieve • ment iq n - A measure of a person’s or an organization’s ability to

recognize details and opportunities most others do not see, thus putting themselves IN A POSITION of readiness;
put themselves IN A POSITION to attract opportunities;
POSITION THEMSELVES to be ready to [...]

People often ask me why I decided to become a CPA.
The best answer I can give is that I have ALWAYS wanted to be a CPA. From a very young age, I used to help my father with his bookkeeping. I used to look forward to income tax time when he would let [...]

Just who is Stanley Bronstein? Hopefully, you will find that out as you become a regular reader of this blog. Until then, the easiest way for you to get to know me is to probably start out with my resume and then to post articles on the multiple facets of my career.Here are [...]