ISBN: 1-887570-03-9
56 pages softbound
5” x 7¼”
$7.50
ABCs for Life — 26 Principles for Success and Happiness
ABCs for Life is an A-to-Z guide that will motivate and guide you to success in work and life. Each letter presents a single principle for success and happiness. These principles are explained and a short list of suggested Dos and Don’t's for applying the principles is provided.
The A-B-C technique helps you apply and remember the principles and teach them to others.
This compact book is a great meeting icebreaker. Use the letters to spell out themes, names, and keywords like “S-A-L-E-S” and then read the ABC definitions aloud for guidance to success. Really fun! Look up your initials to see your success traits.
This book will:
- Motivate and inspire you!
- Build your self-confidence
- Teach you keys to success
- Boost your enthusiasm!
- Be your friend and guide
This book provides a quick pick me up and instant motivation. Many companies like AIG, ExxonMobil, Marriott, IRS, McDonald’s, and Verizon have provided this special book to thousands of employees. A great gift, too.
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Here is the Book at a Glance
- Short, simple, and easy to read and apply, 56 pages
- 26 critical principles for success
- Bulleted lists of suggested Dos and Don'ts for applying each principle
- Instant motivation and inspiration
- A very fast read you will refer to again and again
Publishing Information
- ABCs for Life: 26 Principles for Success and Happiness
- ISBN: 1-877570-03-9; 74 pages 5" by 7¼" softbound
- Written by James R. Ball, president of The Goals Institute
- Published by The Goals Institute
Keep It Simple for Success® books - K.I.S.S. Books
This book is one of the books in our Keep It Simple for Success® series. These books are short, effective tools that provide excellent content and plenty of useful tips and ideas in the forms of specific Dos and Don'ts that people can quickly understand put to work right away.
"One of my personal values is excellence. I strive to be excellent in my work and life. I wrote Professionalism Is for Everyone to inspire others to choose excellence as a guiding core value in their lives, too.
About the Author
James R. Ball, Jim to everyone, is president and CEO of The Goals Institute. Jim co-founded The Goals Institute to help businesses and organizations achieve their potential through goal achievement.
Jim previously was co-founder and CEO of a venture capital firm and before that he was a Managing Partner at Arthur Andersen. Jim has been an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University and he has provided keynotes and executive seminars for hundreds of organizations. Jim has been an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University and he has provided keynotes and executive seminars for hundreds of organizations.
The Goals Institute has many clients in many industries. See the About Us section of the web site of The Goals Institute for an illustrative listing of clients and for comments from clients on programs provided. Jim is the author or co-author of the books below. For more information on these books, please visit our Bookstore.
Books in the Keep It Simple for Success® series with Jennifer Kuchta:
- Professionalism Is for Everyone
- ABCs for Life
- It’s About TIME!
- The Anacondas in Life
- World-Class Customer Service.
Other books:
- GOALS: Wisdom, Insights, and Strategies
- Soar . . . If You Dare
- DNA Leadership through Goal-Driven Management
- The Entrepreneur’s Tool Kit
- 10 Best Tips for Closing the Sale
- 10 Best Tips for Getting a Job (scheduled for 2Q 2009)
Jim previously was co-founder and CEO of Venture America, a venture capital firm that helped launch and develop twenty companies, including The Discovery Channel.
Before that, he was a managing partner at Arthur Andersen in charge of an office that served rapid growth technology companies. Jim also was in charge of the training and professional development programs for Andersen's staff associates and managers in the Washington, DC area.
Jim has been an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University where he co-founded GMU’s Entrepreneurial Institute, Inc. Jim has a degree in accounting and is a member of many professional organizations.
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ABCs for Life
26 Priniciples for Success and Happiness
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