The author of this book Dr. Les Parrott states that it only take us 3 seconds to turn a negative impulse in our mind into a positive impulse.  With that in mind, three seconds is all that stands between those who settle for "whatever" and those who insist on "whatever it takes." Dr. Parrott reveals six common impulses that sabotage greatness in our lives. We can unleash our full potential and excellence when we learn how to give our first impulses a second thought.  That's all that lies between settling for "Whatever" ... or insisting on "Whatever it takes." 

For instance, it takes Three Seconds to ...

Disown Your Helplessness: The First Impulse: "There's nothing I can do about it." The Second Impulse: "I can't do everything, but I can do something."

Quit Stewing and Start Doing: The First Impulse: "Someday I'm going to do that." The Second Impulse: "I'm diving in ... starting today."

Fuel Your Passion: The First Impulse: "I'll do what happens to come my way." The Second Impulse: "I'll do what I'm designed to do." 

The cliff notes of this book are really all you need.  It was actually fairly boring to me after the first half of the book.  Dr. Parrott is not one of my favorite authors.  While he is a Christian most of his books are written to a broad audience and have little scriptural refences.  I understand his desire to appeal to a broad audience but his books leave me a little empty.  In general, they lack the punch to be great, inspiring motivational books and they lack spiritual depth which prevents them from making me fall more in love with God or make me want to serve Him in a greater way.  They are "tweeners."  Some people love his works and that is why they sell.

This is a short book and easy to read but not something I can recommend wholeheartedly.  On the other hand, if it seems like something you would enjoy - go for it!