John Peitzman's "The Build Framework" is excellent self-help, personal improvement book. It's an easy to understand, practical guide to how to work towards personal and profes... read moreJohn Peitzman's "The Build Framework" is excellent self-help, personal improvement book. It's an easy to understand, practical guide to how to work towards personal and professional success. He gives real life examples. He's not some guy just theorizing. He calls his system "heart-based". He emphasizes the importance of building relationships. "Building Relationships" is the first step in John Peitzman's guide. Next is "Understand The Business," "Implement Strategies," "Lead and Inspire," "Deliver Excellence." The book is a quick read. When you think about it, the guide is just commonsense advice. Well, the best guides are all about using what is called commonsense. John Peitzman explains why and how folks should make use of commonsense. I've added this book to my collection of worthy personal improvement books and have recommended it to my friends. read less

Peitzman’s BUILD framework should be considered the “product baby" of Carnegie’s “How to Make Friends and Influence People” and Covey’s “Seven Habits for Highly Effective Peop... read morePeitzman’s BUILD framework should be considered the “product baby" of Carnegie’s “How to Make Friends and Influence People” and Covey’s “Seven Habits for Highly Effective People”. It incorporates the best elements that you could find in the other texts and does so in a concise, effective manner. JP fills his book with anecdotes, commentary, and motivational reinforcements that make the “BUILD Framework" an easy read. No doubt, it’s a great addition to your personal library. read less

John Peitzman’s The Build Framework- A Heart-Based System for Person and Professional Growth is a remarkably helpful and insightful guide allowing readers to gain motivation f... read moreJohn Peitzman’s The Build Framework- A Heart-Based System for Person and Professional Growth is a remarkably helpful and insightful guide allowing readers to gain motivation for success. Whether that success be personal orientated or business, this easy to read-grasp book can be used as a motivational tool for self-help or a great resource for those seeking to teach others how to succeed. The “real life” examples and scenarios given throughout the book are extremely relatable and easily understood. Peitzman’s emphasizes on listening to your own intuition or “gut feeling”. If the business situation or personal situation you are in feels bad to you, then correct it accordingly. If the situation is good, the jump on that good feeling bandwagon! I enjoyed how the concepts of this book can be used both in professional and personal situations in life. Most likely, if a person is not happy with their professional life, it will affect their personal life, and vice versa. Highly recommend reading, and sharing with others! read less

This book brought about some really helpful concepts to apply to work and life. I found myself thinking about the Build Framework as I walked into work the next day and starte... read moreThis book brought about some really helpful concepts to apply to work and life. I found myself thinking about the Build Framework as I walked into work the next day and started changing the way I think about how I work and interact with people. The book can be a little long winded towards the end, but overall I enjoyed reading. read less

I have been dabbling in the personal and professional development literature space for quite some time now so this book was right down my alley when I saw it come across my su... read moreI have been dabbling in the personal and professional development literature space for quite some time now so this book was right down my alley when I saw it come across my suggestions list.Some negatives:This book is rich on concepts and how you may be able to apply them for greater success, but it doesn’t go in to deep specifics. If you’re looking to be spoon fed a checklist, you’re not going to find it here.The “BUILD” in BUILD Framework is an acronym a la those motivational posters in elementary school. It seems a bit kitschy at first glance but the content as a whole is worth “shooting for the moon because even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”This book isn’t for those unapologetic, take-the-money-and-run type wanting to be a wolf on Wall Street or a champion poker player. Maybe the subtitle “A Heart-Based System for Personal and Professional Growth” is a dead giveaway, but this book is more about growth in building relationships and maintaining them through compassionate leadership rather than climbing the corporate ladder, leaving destruction in your wake.My Positives:It’s only 114 pages! Even though the author uses his fair share of examples to add context to the information being given, it doesn’t feel like the book length is overly inflated with copious stories and anecdotes.He includes “Action Benefit Challenges” that help to illustrate the point being made but also to give inspiration on things to do by yourself to enact the concepts.Each part of the BUILD Framework comes with 2 “success attributes” to embody that foster a better likelihood of implementation success, and 2 “emotional contractions” that are, or may, impede your success with the BUILD concepts.Most of all, I enjoyed that this book stressed the importance of authenticity and honor. I’ve read a lot of personal development books that seem to focus on the self and personal success but this book does a good job at melding success with compassion. It illustrates one of my favorite quotes: “a rising tide lifts all boats.” read less

Peitzman's BUILD framework was a great easy read. I love that this book has many more applications in life than you would think. The book speaks on things we all know we need ... read morePeitzman's BUILD framework was a great easy read. I love that this book has many more applications in life than you would think. The book speaks on things we all know we need to do, but don’t always have the motivation to accomplish and makes you want to finally get around to doing them. You can start building relationships and implementing change and growth with ease by following the points in BUILD Framework. I would recommend this book to anyone who is searching for change in the way they live, work, or interact with others. read less

Focuses on building productive habits with the right mindset and heartset that can change your life for the better. Great read. 5 Stars. You won't be disappointed with the ins... read moreFocuses on building productive habits with the right mindset and heartset that can change your life for the better. Great read. 5 Stars. You won't be disappointed with the insights and knowledge that all high achiever's have in common laid out clearly in the book. If you are reading this, you are probably on the chosen path to greater things. You will reach success, if only you persevere. You can do this. I salute you. Buy this book! read less

Starting from the introduction on the lack of clarity in our lives that leads to dysfunction to the final pages of advice of how to actually BUILD a houseboat, I thought this ... read moreStarting from the introduction on the lack of clarity in our lives that leads to dysfunction to the final pages of advice of how to actually BUILD a houseboat, I thought this book was incredibly driven, functional and helpful for the most part. However, personally, I felt like it was written for a certain type of person despite the clearly applicable aspects that addressed things I would implement in my own life but besides that, I felt like I was reading about ways to help other people (which is also not a bad thing). Overall, I give it three stars, because it was pretty good, just less personally my speed. read less

I suppose we all get to a point in time in our lives where we become complacent and stop striving for improvement. I know I have so I purchased this book in hopes of reignitin... read moreI suppose we all get to a point in time in our lives where we become complacent and stop striving for improvement. I know I have so I purchased this book in hopes of reigniting the drive I once had to better myself. This book absolutely delivers that! The author is very passionate about his content; thus making the reading inspirational. It was very easy to follow, well written, everyone and anyone can apply these simple principles to their lives. It is quick and stimulating reading, and I was completely amazed when the author encouraged the readers to keep in touch and provided his website in the event a reader needed guidance or had any questions!! You don’t see that everyday!! I will continue to read this book again and again I’m sure. Well worth the investment! read less

I loved the simplicity and effectiveness of this book. The BUILD framework being based on the heart and then expanding from there ensures success. It’s a quick read yet the pa... read moreI loved the simplicity and effectiveness of this book. The BUILD framework being based on the heart and then expanding from there ensures success. It’s a quick read yet the pages are full of knowledge. Apply it and your life will improve. I already see a difference in mine after one read. Will definitely be reading a few more times to absorb the wealth into my being. John did a great job channeling his life experience into information that’s easy to understand and act on. It rings true and is overall enjoyable to read. read less