Preface to “Pathways to Personal Growth and Success”
Byrne, J.W. and Renata Taylor-Byrne (2025). Pathways to Personal Growth and Success: Using the enhanced WDEP model. Hebden Bridge: The Institute for E-CENT Publications.
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Preface by Renata Taylor-Byrne
February 2025
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“Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.”
Teddy Roosevelt
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Many people spend their lives trying to get some positive results from pursuing their goals, dreams or desires. But they are taking the wrong kinds of action to get what they want. Nevertheless, when they fail to get what they were striving for, they often try even harder using exactly the same strategies.
They fail to understand the importance of evaluating how well their actions line up with their goals.
They are essentially bashing their heads against a brick wall!
It has famously been said that insanity is the practice of doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results!
This book will teach you…
- How to set goals and create viable action plans;
- How to determine the actions to take in pursuit of your goals;
- How to evaluate your progress;
- How to eliminate barriers to behaviour change, by understanding and working at eliminating habits and addictions.
- And how to generate a virtually endless list of creative solutions when your actions are not helping to achieve your goals.
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This book has its roots in a blog post that I wrote on 26th March 2016. It is a very popular blog post, indicating a high level of interest around the world in the WDEP model of Reality Therapy.
Jim Byrne and I have wanted to satisfy this demand for information about the WDEP model for many years, but we have been too busy to get down to it.
Recently we made a commitment to make it happen. And here it is. Our contribution to helping you to use the WDEP model -integrated with several other powerful processes – to get more of what you want, and to avoid the frustrations of doing the wrong thing to get what you want.
We have enriched the WDEP model for the purposes of setting, pursuing and achieving your goals. To that end, we have integrated the WDEP model with excellent systems of time management, goal setting and pursuit, habit change, addiction elimination, and the generation of creative ideas and problem solutions.
By delving into the principles of responsibility, self-care, goal setting, and personal growth, readers will gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance their lives. The book’s comprehensive approach, weaving together psychological theories, therapeutic practices, and actionable strategies, aims to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being and achieve their fullest potential. Whether you’re seeking to overcome personal challenges, build healthier habits, or foster meaningful relationships, this book offers a holistic framework for transformation and success.
Engage with the content, reflect on your journey, and embrace the process of continuous self-improvement.
Enjoy the journey!
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Renata Taylor-Byrne – February 2025
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