What a refreshing change from the myriad of "self-improvement" books out there! Jim's "voice" is much like his philosophy - down to earth, easy to digest, and action-oriented.

His "triangle" theories made great sense to me...His "Power Triangle" discusses the importance of "Balance, Focus and Timing" (and equal attention to all three components) as necessary tools for personal success. He then explores how to achieve this through his next triangle chapter - "The Kung Fu Triangle". (Jim brings years of martial arts practice and teaching to this book, and those influences are found throughout...a unique element that makes this book such an enjoyable read.)

The Kung Fu Triangle offers "Motivation, Discipline and Time" as the means for developing true potential and success. Again, Jim mentions the importance of the balance between all three components as key. Such a simple concept, but as he also says... "simple, but not easy!"

If you're looking for a positive, accessible, "roll up your sleeves" approach to personal development and success, this is your book!

Alexandra Armstrong

From behind the din of all the routine self-help, how-to books available just about everywhere comes a pleasingly unique sound! That sound, Dynamic Components of Personal Power, makes simple the art and science of locating, understading and harnessing our own inner power. Not another guru-focused blend of nonsense, repetition and self-promotion, Jim Bouchard speaks in a language common to us all as he outlines how we can develop our own step-by-step path that we can use so we can "make it happen" in our lives - on our own!

"Simple, but not easy" is a theme visited throughout this book, showing us in realistic and attainable ways how to work with our personal power every day and every moment. His explanation of failure as necessary to all of us and all we seek is something every one of us can understand and apply. I've never looked at failure so positively as I do since reading this book!

Although I've never taken even one martial arts class I fully appreciate the author's years of training as a part of his foundation in understanding and explaining access to personal power. Ya' don't have to be a martial artist to appreciate and get something from this book!

Almost a year ago I was fortunate to sit in on a seminar and workshop presented by the author. With this book, Bouchard has made his visions, beliefs and simple methods available to everyone. This book was a gift to me and I've now passed it on to others!

Plain, conversational language, riddled with common sense explanations and examples, this is a book worth reading for anyone with thoughts of accessing more personal power, more success and in turn more satisfaction and happiness. It's a great, practical read.

Joseph Hyatt
Vice-President of Human Resources
Oakhurst Dairy

Jim gives you specific, sane skills that can be immediately applied to help you succeed. This is a must read for anyone that wants to move to the next level."

Marsha Petrie Sue
Author of Toxic People: Decontaminate Difficult People at Work without using Weapons or Duct Tape