Book motivates students in quick, fast-paced style
"Rhinoceros" is a hit among students
Danielle Larimer
Issue date: 5/9/05 Section: Focus
There are times in college students' lives when they need that extra boost of confidence to strive and continue on the long road to success. Reading motivational books or listening to them on tape can be time-consuming in a busy student's life. A quick, easy, yet enlightening book would be ideal for people in this situation. "Rhinoceros Success," by Scott Alexander, is just that.
Alexander wrote this witty, inspirational novel at the age of 23. Now, 25 years later, he is a motivational speaker and has written three other "rhinoceros" books. His humorous outlook on success brings in the reader and imparts the encouragement to succeed.
"This book has made me want to focus and annihilate everything I do," student Sean Koch said.
The book takes the human characteristics and desires to succeed and compares them to how a rhinoceros lives in the jungle. The theme is to become a rhino, to "keep charging" even when life lets you down. Alexander covers six major areas that are important in life: family, financial, work, physical, social and spiritual. All these catergories need to be in balance and when one slips, the others will be affected.
"I thought the segment on financial issues was helpful in all aspects when money is involved. Following, practicing and understanding these simple ideas would make any 'rhino' a 'happier rhino,'" student Bernadette Ignacio said.
Alexander gives strategy about sticking with a constant "rhino attitude." Put pictures of charging rhinos in your home or a pebble in your shoe, so every day and every minute you remember to "keep charging."
He continues an upbeat and excited tone throughout the book. He leaves the reader feeling amped and ready to succeed.
"It is refreshing to know there are things out there to remind people that they are not the only ones who feel they are overwhelmed. You have the power to think positive," student Ashley Hall said.
Alexander wrote this witty, inspirational novel at the age of 23. Now, 25 years later, he is a motivational speaker and has written three other "rhinoceros" books. His humorous outlook on success brings in the reader and imparts the encouragement to succeed.
"This book has made me want to focus and annihilate everything I do," student Sean Koch said.
The book takes the human characteristics and desires to succeed and compares them to how a rhinoceros lives in the jungle. The theme is to become a rhino, to "keep charging" even when life lets you down. Alexander covers six major areas that are important in life: family, financial, work, physical, social and spiritual. All these catergories need to be in balance and when one slips, the others will be affected.
"I thought the segment on financial issues was helpful in all aspects when money is involved. Following, practicing and understanding these simple ideas would make any 'rhino' a 'happier rhino,'" student Bernadette Ignacio said.
Alexander gives strategy about sticking with a constant "rhino attitude." Put pictures of charging rhinos in your home or a pebble in your shoe, so every day and every minute you remember to "keep charging."
He continues an upbeat and excited tone throughout the book. He leaves the reader feeling amped and ready to succeed.
"It is refreshing to know there are things out there to remind people that they are not the only ones who feel they are overwhelmed. You have the power to think positive," student Ashley Hall said.