Letters from home: a wake-up call for success & wealth

It's Time to Rediscover America. Our nation is deteriorating. Slowly but surely the virtues and values we once celebrated - responsibility, resilience, dignity, respect - have been abandoned. Our work ethic has been replaced by an entitlement ethic. And as we lose the cultural traits that brought us to our leadership position, America's standing in the world will surely fall as well. But there is good news, say David and Andrea R. Reiser. By rediscovering the qualities that made America great, we can start to turn things around. We can teach our young people - not to mention ourselves, our employees, and our fellow Americans of all ages - what truly leads to success, prosperity, and fulfillment. That's what "Letters from Home" is about. Written in the form of letters to the authors' four sons, it explores fifteen basic American virtues that built our country and that foster individual success. Each chapter includes profiles of exceptional 'real people' - the authors' wealth management clients, friends, and neighbors - who truly walk the talk. A few examples of what the book teaches: Work hard; Go above and beyond in all that you do; Be resilient and learn from adversity; Seize opportunity when it comes (and it comes every day);Follow your moral compass faithfully and consistently; When you fall, take responsibility for getting back up; Save prudently and spend thoughtfully; Practice gratitude; and, Know that you're blessed. Part cultural treatise and part kick-in-the-pants, "Letters from Home" is a moving reminder that we live in a land of freedom and opportunity. It should inspire us all-parents, influentialleaders, and ordinary citizens alike - to do everything in our power to honorand perpetuate that legacy. The authors are proud to contribute 100 of royalties from the publication of this book to three personally meaningful organizations: Share Our Strength, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and FORCE INDICE: Introduction. Chapter 1: Education. Glimpse Questionnaire John Dodig. John Dodig Maverick Educator. Chapter 2: Hard Work. Glimpse Questionnaire Eli Zabar. Eli Zabar Hard Work Reaps Rewards. Chapter 3: Recognizing Opportunity. Glimpse Questionnaire David Cohen. David Cohen Navigating the Sea of Success. Glimpse Questionnaire Tim Brabham. Tim Brabham Opportunity Maker. Chapter 4: Realistic Vision. Glimpse Questionnaire Kate Delicious Visionaries. Chapter5: Integrity Ellis Waldman. Ellis Waldman Leading With Integrity. Glimpse Questionnaire Marucha Andrzejewski. Marucha Andrzejewski Looking Forward, Moving Forward. Chapter 6: Resilience Patrick Ciriello. Patrick Ciriello Keeping Things in Perspective. Glimpse Questionnaire Mike Nardone. Mike Nardone Head Down,Chin Up. Chapter 7: Self-Discipline Amy Blustein. Glimpse Questionnaire HowieBlustein. Amy Prudent Savers, Thoughtful Spenders. Glimpse Questionnaire MaryEpitome of the American Dream. Chapter 8: Harmonious Balance. Glimpse Questionnaire Stefani Phipps. Stefani Phipps Living a Yin-Yang Life. Chapter 9: Kindness Linda Kortick. Glimpse Questionnaire Dan Kortick. Linda Giving Back to Community. Glimpse Questionnaire Meredith Fried. Meredith Fried A Friend Indeed. Chapter 10: Courage Alysa Mendelson Graf. Alysa Mendelson Graf The Courage to Follow Your Heart. Glimpse Questionnaire Ina Garten. Ina Garten Jumping Off Cliffs. Epilogue. Acknowledgments. About the Authors. Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-63792-0
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 272
• Fecha Publicación: 20/10/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés