A Few Wise Words: Stories of Success and Inspirational Advice from 22 Extraordinary Individuals - Hardcover

Peter Mukherjee; Lord Mervyn Davies

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1527269809 ISBN 13: 9781527269804

Publisher: Amersham Publishing Limited, 2020

Synopsis

A FUNDAMENTAL GUIDE FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR CAREER AND LIFE...

Learn from 22 highly accomplished luminaries as each describes, in depth, how they successfully navigated their remarkable career journeys.

From gold-medal-winning Olympic athletes, to world-class entrepreneurs and business executives… A-List performing artists, to world-renowned intellectual leaders… Each of our contributors has a dedicated, carefully crafted chapter within this book.

Find out precisely what they believe they did, at a fundamental level, to achieve success, fulfilment, and happiness in their lives.

Each candidly describes, in their own words, the highs and lows of their journey, including the key moments and decisions that would ultimately shape them.

They then share their hard-earned wisdom, together with their most valuable advice, to help anyone who aspires to excel in their career, to make the most of their own lives, too.

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THE BOOK’S CONTRIBUTORS:

Sir Ben Ainslie | Frank Arnesen | Zak Brown | Ursula Burns | Sir Roger Carr | Sherry Coutu | Pablo Ettinger | Mikhail Fridman | Sir Stephen Fry | Baroness Katherine Grainger | Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson | Dame Anya Hindmarch | Declan Kelly | Baroness Martha Lane-Fox | Dame Joanna Lumley | Dame Carolyn McCall | Sir Keith Mills | Vin Murria | Danielle de Niese | Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks | Shriti Vadera | Sir Clive Woodward

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YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANION FOR LIFE…

Whether you are a student, a young professional, an entrepreneur, or at a point in your career where you are rethinking your path, you will find this book an invaluable source of inspiration and advice.

Within its pages, you will learn about key fundamentals, from embracing life's ups and downs to managing self-doubt and learning from failure... From improving your communication skills to creating and seizing opportunities… From making your own luck to understanding the importance of passion, and how to reveal it.

It is a book you can return to again and again over the years, whenever you need guidance, clarity, reassurance or motivation.

A Few Wise Words is a practical, down-to-earth guide to becoming the very best version of you.

From it, you will learn how to navigate your own journey ahead with confidence, purpose, and direction.

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HELP FOR PARENTS, TOO…

For Mums and Dads who want to understand how best to encourage, guide, and support their children from an early age, this book offers a wealth of thoughtful and practical advice.

You will learn how to help your children flourish, from their earliest years through to the moment they embark on their careers... How to nurture and empower them, stimulate their curiosity, confidence, and a natural desire to excel... How to communicate with empathy and remain relevant to them as they grow.

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THE PERFECT GIFT…

Compelling, down-to-earth, and beautifully presented, this book makes the perfect gift - both to give and to receive...

Treat yourself to some self-love and order a copy, just for you (or ask someone to buy it for you!).

If you’re looking for the ideal gift for someone you’d love to help and inspire, A Few Wise Words is a perfect option and will always be gratefully received.

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"What a wonderful book... What a great treasury of wisdom. A must-read for every young person."
Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown
Former UK Prime Minister

"Wisdom does not only belong to the ages... and runs like a thread through this book."
The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH
Former UK Prime Minister

"A wonderful book and very timely. It will help people of all ages."
Clare Balding CBE
Award-winning Sports TV Presenter and best-selling Author

Edition details

• Publisher: Amersham Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527269809
• ISBN 13: 9781527269804
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 390