Have you ever listened to a TED talk? If you have you’ll know what I mean when I say, it’s a short, simple but extremely powerful message from which we, the listener, receive something like a mental explosion of “AHA!” A Path to Excellence: The Blueprint to Achieving your Greatest Potential, by Tony Jeton Selimi, is just that in book form.  

Tony's book presents a humble and authentic, yet riveting voice that beautifully captures that each of us is “… born to be divine, and it is [our] birthright to express the divinity of [our] infinity…,” then steers the reader to understand that ‘..whatever [we] choose is who [we] become…” So why not make every choice we make count towards fulfilling the reader’s vision?! 

Tony starts the reading by prompting the reader to define what success means for the reader, and then coaxing the reader to build upon that definition by crafting a vision for themselves. The vision, he explains, should be not only bold and inspiring, but aligned with what the reader believes is their destiny. Once that vision for excellence is shaped, Tony recommends the reader follow 8 simple principles based on the confluence of both Western and Eastern thought to both lay a strong foundation in achieving the vision and, by continuously implementing these proven principles, achieving their greatest potential.  

One of the most striking aspects of this book, is Tony’s willingness and openness in recommending the readers seek professional advice when certain hurdles are encountered. In other words, Tony does not suggest this book has all the answers. Instead, he strongly advocates (and this is #5 of the principles) that the reader seeks expert advice ‘for better, more efficient, and more effective results…”  Overall, Tony demonstrates a clear and consistent desire to help all people reach their potential; and he provides principles and insight to make that reach attainable. 

Whether an entrepreneur or climbing a corporate ladder, younger or older, more or less schooled, seeking a life purpose or trying to figure out how to fulfill one’s purpose, this book and Tony’s message are a powerful means to motivate the reader to go from dreaming to realizing their dream.

I look forward to both giving this book as a gift during the holidays, as well as recommending this book to my proteges. 

I have but one critique – in section “Bridge the gap between your current life and desired life”, it appears that two paragraphs are missing. The numbering jumps from 4 to 7. Recommend this be reviewed and fixed prior to publication.