Excellent Read....Great Advice For the Future
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I make my living off of a disease mentioned in this book and one that I have had for twenty-five years: myopia. Many times I am asked how to prevent myopia in kids. My answer usually is to get outside more and be active.

The first third deals with the development of the modern human and the changes that occurred over many millions of years. The final two thirds deals with diseases that have popped up on the last three hundred years due to our new lifestyles. He spends a lot of time discussing how these diseases could be prevented and also how they popped up due to our new convenient lifestyles.

This was an excellent book. Highly recommend.
2313388
Future Ready was a great read. Full of very specific information about how to turn financial forecasts into a tool that helps you run a better business. As a financial guy, it has always shocked me how many otherwise smart entrepreneurs and executives don't insist on having financial projections (down to the cash flow level) as part of their approach to managing and growing their business. Kind of like strapping a blindfold on when you get into your car to drive to the office in the morning - not a smart idea!

You will love the book. Tons of experience and wisdom in there to help you use forecasts wisely.
4589299
... Easy read.  Couldn't put it down.  Very applicable, simply prophetic advise.  James tells it like it is.  Everyone, not only millenials, should read this book.
3561941
This is an excellent read. Amy Hanson has hit a home run with this book. I am a baby boomer, so everything in this book is very enlightening and encouraging to me. Ageism is rampant in our society, and sadly it is also alive and well in the church. It is very easy for us to think that our best years are behind us. Amy's book has some compelling information to make a case for why our best years may well be ahead of us, and she backs it with a lot of great research. Today's baby boomers will not do "old" in the same way that their parent's generation did. They will discover new ways to impact their communities and their world in many ways as Amy details. One of the questions that i have related to this is: "Why are their so few churches around the country that tap into the capacity of the baby boomers?"

As I read this book, I couldn't stop thinking about the thousands of churches in the U.S.  that have a significant number of boomer men and women in their congregations. These people represent incredible talent, wisdom, financial resources, time, and availability. Amy's research brings out the fact that boomers both inside and outside the church really want to make an impact on their communities. Sadly though, there are alarmingly few churches that are effectively targeting this cohort for innovative ministry.

Amy makes the point in this book that the standard church opportunities for this group to serve are few and very limiting. Many boomers have honed great skills in life through their work, their leadership experience, and their influence. Some may respond to opportunities to stuff church bulletins, greet and usher, teach Sunday School, etc. Many others, perhaps a majority of boomer men and women, will find greater opportunities to serve outside the church.

Having read this book, I am so impressed with the talent and passion of Amy Hanson. Amy is currently in her thirties, has a PhD in Gerontology, and has lived out her passion for older adults since she was a teenager. She served as the director of an older adult ministry at a mega church when she was 23!

My hope for this book is that it will be read by tens of thousands of baby boomers like me who will receive a fresh injection of hope for our future. We all want to invest well and finish well in life. Baby Boomers and Beyond will help us all set a trajectory to do just that.

I also hope that her book will be read by thousands of pastors (especially lead pastors) of churches across North America. If you have a significant number of boomer aged men and women in your congregation and in your community, you owe it to your people to be more informed about how you can reach and engage them. Reading this book would be a great step in the right direction for you.
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Great book to gift for friends and family (after you're done reading it!). Really, at any age this book is cooked full of resources to provide actionable insights to your current relationship with finances and offers a unique view on how that relationship changes through time. From starting off in your career, budgeting, investing and all of life's tough choices when buying a home, or dealing with a career change, charitable giving, long-term care, and re-framing what "Retirement" looks like today and will for you down the line. This book really helps you understand how decisions today will affect your options in the future. The awareness this book brings to (what can be) difficult concepts and  questions you will be faced with will undoubtedly bring you confidence and prove to be resourceful through time. Full transparency, I know the author Joe, and studied Financial Planning with him in college.
3765824
This book was the second in a three book series that I've read from this author. I found this book to be as great as the first Perpetual Paycheck - Volume 1. I especially like how this one describes the changed landscape we deal with now in the workplace vs. what our parents dealt with and even grandparents and how to deal with it. Ie. We saw our parents in the same job for years and then finally retire. It looked to be somewhat stable. The author gives great advice on how that is no longer the case and how staying in the same job can now be a detriment to you and leave you completely vulnerable to being laid off! She gives ideas on how to alleviate this issue in your life and what to do when you're not at your job to enhance your career (getting a second job, taking courses on new technology) basically how to make extra secondary money while making your primary money. I have been in my job now for almost three years and there are definitely takeaways that I will put to use especially just updating my resume as I go along and to continue to work on my ongoing emergency plan. This book was a great motivator and tune up for me and I recommend it to anyone in the workplace no matter what your job may be.
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This book offers a lot of insight into the future of successful business. It contains invaluable suggestions and advice for both existing companies as well as new businesses. This is one of the few books that are written with a focus on the future, providing the reader with numerous innovative ideas and strategies. This guide will undoubtfully be useful to businessmen and students alike. Highly recommended!
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I was thrilled to receive an Advance Reader's Edition from the author, Mr. Ken Dunn, a number of months ago.  I picked it up the day it arrived and I didn't want to put it down and found the story line to be very engaging, relatable and eagerly looked forward to the next chapter.  I would highly recommend The Greatest Prospector in the World to all entrepreneurs or budding entrepreneurs.  The important lessons that you can learn, if you make the conscious decision to practice them, can definitely spur you on to levels of success in sales that you never dreamed possible.  My 8 year old granddaughter is now reading and enjoying the book and is inspired as well.  Kids need to learn these things early in life and the way Ken Dunn lays out his greatest prospecting lessons, it just makes sense. Should be on the 'required reading' list in schools. Great read.  Add it to your personal library for personal improvement and success in your life.
4575933
This was a great book that I purchased after seeing Simon speak.  My comments are primarily taken from an email that I sent Simon directly and thought they would be relevant to those buying the book.

It was a great read, and very worth the time and money.

I think you have written the practical version of the Black Swan.  A book that people can take action against in their everyday life and business.

One of my favorite parts of the book was the discussion of large companies focusing on the wrong things, like short term results, the fact that it becomes impossible to balance the demands of innovation with steady growth demanded by shareholders. I think this is one of the primary reasons that small, startups can be successful.  They are willing to do what larger companies cannot.

I found some of your comments on the risk created by accelerated innovation is that people, and ultimately society, fail to keep up   Have you ever read Clock of the Long Now by Stewart Brand?  He has a great model about the varying speeds of change spread across fashion, society, culture, etc.  If you have not seen the model and the discussion  it is a single chapter in the book  I highly recommend it.

Your story on the Hawaiian King was spot on.  It is a tale everyone should be forced to learn, as it really demonstrates magic and the impossible are possible.  Most people cannot conceive of something outside of their known world, and we see the errors repeated over and over.  The extension to MBAs extends to most public education in the US as well. There is no choice and no uncertainty, while our world is replete with choices and uncertainty.

Your model on sales led, marketing led, and branded led, would make an excellent presentation.  I think it is so key to a companys success, but so many companies try to take what has worked in the past, without considering where their new company/product/service fits in the model.  Everyone who is in charge of sales for an organization should buy the book for this section alone.
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Excellent and diverse advice from industries leaders, non-profit folks, and entrepreneurs in the trenches. Whether you are starting a business from scratch or incubating a "start-up" division within an existing company, there are many, many, many valuable bite-sized pieces of advice, anecdotes, and "wisdoms" to help you succeed. And as important, great advice to avoid pitfalls on your journey to building a great and valuable business or venture! Loved the read, and am incorporating much of what I learned immediately to my businesses. Thanks Yale! :-)
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"Debt, divorce, and disappointment await the average graduate with average thoughts..." This is a great book for seniors in high-school, individuals in college, and those who are just dissatisfied with the life their choices have given them. Want to critically examine the results of your choices, think about how to make different choices, or learn how to make good choices to begin with? This is the book for you. Dr. Maue covers relationships, money, use of time, the importance of values, how to make decisions, and how to communicate effectively.  More importantly, the guidelines he provides in these areas will build a foundation to live an excellent life.  I wish it had been around when I was much younger, I hope I would have listened. As a mentor, I'll be keeping a bunch of these available to hand out as needed.
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This book is an EXCELLENT read and overview of the things we need to consider when retiring.  The author is very thoughtful when describing the different options for retirement.  After reading the book, it became apparent that having a good financial planner is CRITICAL to a good plan.  I had the "luck" of living in Tampa, FL and was able to meet with Robert Harwood.  He is personable, knowledgeable, and a great listener.  This was a refreshing change from my previous "investor" who did not really have our best interests in mind.  We are moving ahead and feeling very positive about our retirement options.  I look forward to building a long-term relationship with Harwood Financial.  HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!
2319159
what excellent and positive business advise given in this book.... I cannot put it down.......if you're looking for the best business advise given that not only applies to business but in your everday life....just read this book........
1208161
Les' book was one that I considered a "must read." As a current graduate student in Meteorology, I will be entering the working world in less than 1 year. "For What It's Worth" gives simple, yet articulate advice on how to "wow" your bosses or fellow employees and work your way up the company ranks. I have already used some of Les' negotiation advice when finding an error within my current company's pay system. I used Les' words of wisdom to improve (fix) not only my company's policy, but to increase my pay as well. It worked out well for both sides and made everyone happy.

Les takes you on a journey through his younger years, and how he was able to persevere through many hardships. He really does show that your dreams can be accomplished with the right mindset, motivation, and daily goals set forth. Fantastic read.
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I wish books like this were available when I was in my 20s and making crucial lifelong decisions.  This book shares practical and Godly advice, as well as scripture to back it up.  If you're in your 20s or know someone who is then read this or buy it for them to read.  It could potentially save a 20 something heartache down the road.  This book was a good reminder of wisdom/insights to share as I mentor and encourage those in the generations coming up.
1666611
What an excellent read! This book offers an abundance of positive insight that will get you in the right frame of mind on how to achieve your goals of financial freedom. This is done by debunking some of the myths that most of us were taught when we were kids, such as : "it takes money to make money", and it squashes the notion that you're destined to be the product of your environment. The purpose of this book, in my opinion is to motivate the reader, and provide a more objective and positive way of thinking as it pertains to wealth creation. I will definitely be sharing this information with my 20 and 24 year old daughters.
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This is an absolute great read! As a young adult fresh out of college, Felicia's outlook and points on leadership and enteprenuership really helped guide me on my next venture in life. I highly recommend this read to anyone that is looking for extra guidance not only in the business element but the application of leadership on any platform.