Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results

Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results is a gripping work. One of the great things about this book is how it brilliantly employs storytelling to bring the reader into the fray. The work didn’t merely gloss over the great achievements it highlights, but pulled me down from a mile-high view to ground level (and in the case of the railway tunnels, below ground level),  making me feel like I was striding next to Amundsen, Brunel and Roosevelt, struggling with them. Conquering with them.

The second noteworthy feature of the book is that it draws lessons from the stories and achievements that can be used today by anyone looking to achieve great things. A man or woman looking to follow in the tracks of great people of the past has to learn how they did it, and Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results delivers on that front. Hats off to Borkan and Hirzel.

I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the new book. The subject matter is absolutely fascinating and I think it will garner a lot of interest. I'm a little more than halfway through - really great stuff

Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results achieves an unusual feat of 'comparative history'- finding unifying themes among three dynamic individuals in different fields of endeavor from three different countries. The authors discover new insights into the characters of the three subjects of the book and draw intriguing parallels between them. A fast read, and a good one.

Audacious Goals Remarkable Results is shot through with what is rapidly becoming the authors’ trademark - high octane excitement in learning lessons from great people.

Epic achievement begins with us - the humans who make it happen.

Fascinating to read about Brunel, Amundsen and Roosevelt — three people whose vision was extraordinary and whose tenacity changed our planet

The individual stories in Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results are well written and serve as powerful examples of the capability of people to achieve great and influential things. For me, perhaps the most striking of all the lessons in the book is the knowledge that none of us are confined to just one life goal, there is no limit to what we can pursue and achieve, if we are only prepared to think audaciously.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has the audacity, or desire, to think big and change the world!

There are in the world today many leadership books, but very few that combine an explorer, an engineer, and a statesman. Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results is a book of perspectives, one that will arm you with a path of wisdom.  It is very comprehensive, well written and articulates many subjects that affect today's new world.

It is really hard to distinguish which section of the book was my favourite chapter or verse as I am a history buff and love adventure. The book will really charge and challenge your thinking, but possibly chapter 10, 'A Legacy of Conservation.' The detail across Theodore Roosevelt's conservation was immense and resonated with me.

I enjoyed the book immensely because it touched so many subjects in today's world that we do not necessarily address, with in-depth knowledge and supported by measured research. I am sure I will find myself returning to the book for a second read. Whether by chance or clever distinction the authors have captured the essences of most of the changing world we live in and importance of resiliency, an incredibly interesting read, even for the most modest of readers.

Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results is one of those rare books you will remember long after you have read it. 

It is totally fascinating, and filled with the most incredible historical stories. 

What this book does so well is it draws parallels between these ventures and the people involved.  It is insightful, and peppered with the most jaw-dropping facts, making it fun to read, but more important than that is it teaches you how to use passion and perseverance to achieve your goals just like Brunel, Amundsen and Roosevelt did. I highly recommend it.

I was blown away by the wonderful detail in this book and wowed by the stories of the past. Brunel’s journey resonated with me the most. If an engineer with far less resources than today can find workable solutions, and change the rigid minds of politicians, then why can't we? How could you not find inspiration in that?

Today many of us strive for high levels of achievement whether as students, business owners, or employees of great organizations. The more we learn from history the more we can benefit from it.

In Amundsen, Brunel, and Roosevelt we may or may not know their stories, but their achievements are legendary. Back in the day they were pioneers with amazing accomplishments: digging the Thames Tunnel; building railways; establishing National Parks; deploying the Panama Canal; and exploring the South Pole.

What skills, attributes, and BOLD ideas enabled these pioneers to succeed while others fell short? How can we apply these success stories to TODAY, and allow them to inspire us to think BIG. and make our mark in our daily lives, professions, and volunteer activities?

Having read their first book, When Your Life Depends on It and now with the new one, Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results just purchased and in my hands, I'm excited to go beyond the cover and first few pages, to dig into these remarkable feats. Looking forward to learning how these adventures shaped the modern world, and HOW we can do the same.

I rarely read non-fiction books, but after enjoying the authors’ first book, When Your Life Depends On It, I thought I’d give it a try. And I’m glad I did. This book captivated me from the very first page. The stories are packed with drama and tension, which made the book really exciting to read and I found myself not wanting to put it down! The accounts of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the challenges he faced and how he overcame adversity were my favourites.

Well written, easy to read, inspiring, motivating - there are many adjectives I could use to describe Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results, but don’t just take my word for it – read it for yourself. A well-deserved five stars!

Five Stars. Definitely a fascinating, enjoyable and thought-provoking book. It really captured my attention, so much so that I read it in two days. The stories were compelling and well written. The book is well-designed and the photos add a valuable visual touch.

While I was generally familiar with the accomplishments of Theodore Roosevelt and Roald Amundsen, I had known absolutely nothing about Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the third focus of the book. I was struck by how much of an innovator he was in the construction of railways, tunnels, bridges and ships. He may not be well known in the US, but in his native UK he finished second to Churchill as the greatest Briton of all times in a BBC poll.

Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results is a deeply fascinating book. I found it gripping, exhilarating and inspiring.

Borkan and Hirzel’s impeccable and extensive research shine on every page of Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results. As an editor and reader, it was engrossing to learn about the lives of these ingenious and bold creators—and how their contributions continue to reverberate in the world we enjoy today. These inspiring stories will live with you long after the last page of the book is closed. 

I am deep into your book, Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results, and I want you to know I am loving every bit of it…. you are an amazing writer and the subjects are so fascinating.  

We know who Theodore Roosevelt, Roald Amundsen and (at least the Brits) Isambard Kingdom Brunel were, and what they did, right? Wrong ! Told in accessible and exhilarating style Brad Borkan and David Hirzel, these "supermen" come to life in all their astonishing glory. Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results is a fabulous read, a page-turner, and one that stays with you the next day, and the next, and well into the future.