Book SummaryQBQ! The Question Behind the Question, by John G. Miller

When things feel out of your control, it’s easy to give up, believing that you can’t change your situation. However, the authors of The Oz Principle argue that, like Dorothy and her companions in The WIzard of Oz, you have more power to create change than you may realize; you don’t need a wizard or magical solution. The key is not getting stuck in a victim mindset.

The Oz Principle is: To reach your goals, take initiative and assume accountability for your circumstances and your future. The authors lay out four steps to accountability that will move you from a mindset of victimism to success in your personal life and in your organization. This guide compares the authors’ ideas for why and how to take charge of your life to those of other writers on psychology and business development.

Think and Grow Rich is a guide to success by Napoleon Hill, which was first published in 1937 following the Great Depression. It was immediately welcomed as an antidote to hard times and remained a bestseller for decades. Many people still find its philosophy of positive thinking and its specific steps for achieving wealth both relevant and life-changing. Hill contends that our thoughts become our reality, and offers a plan and principles for transforming thoughts into riches, including visualization, affirmation, creating a Master Mind group, defining a goal, and planning.

Many people feel stuck and unfulfilled—like victims of uncontrollable circumstances. In Quantum Accountability, Kelley and Kevin Kremer explain that these feelings come from negative mindsets that allow you to avoid accountability. Your mindset—shaped by your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, virtues, and attitudes—influences your perceptions, actions, and ultimately, your circumstances. These elements of your mindset act as unseen (or quantum) forces that shape your life. Therefore, the authors argue that to create the life you want, you must take responsibility for these invisible forces. Doing so lets you build a positive mindset, take meaningful action, foster positive relationships, and pursue your purpose.

This guide will explain what quantum accountability is, how it’s linked to your mindset and reality, and how it can create a positive mental and physical world that enables you to flourish. We’ll also supplement the authors’ advice with input from other sources on success and accountability like Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins and First Things First by Stephen R. Covey.