Synopsis
The fastest way to success in any endeavor of life is to study the wisdom of people who have been where you want to go—this collective wisdom is stored between quotation marks and offered to you in Words That Shaped Our World Volume Two.
These significant quotations are powerful not only for their message, but also for who spoke or wrote them and the circumstances surrounding each person.
Jim Stovall, New York Times bestselling author whose books have been adapted into nine films, and Kathy Johnson, a highly regarded author, editor and researcher, share their insight on twenty-two quotations that transcend time and place—forming an energetic link of human experiences.
These are legendary quotations to live by, that shape our lives and inspire us to live more meaningful lives. These men and women had a vision and followed their dreams—you can too!
Quotes include wisdom from:
Artists, Actors, Musicians: Dolly Parton, John Wayne, Norman Rockwell, Lucille Ball, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Louis Gossett Jr., Raquel Welch, Steve Martin, Bob Newhart
Politician: Margaret Thatcher
Novelists, Screenwriter, Journalist: Mel Brooks, Kurt Vonnegut, Leo Tolstoy, Andy Rooney
Scientist: Sir Isaac Newton
Inventor and Business Leader: Henry Ford
Military Icon, Astronaut, Discoverer: Julius Caesar, Neil Armstrong, Robert Ballard
Athletes: Michael Jordan, Chuck Wepner
Discover—or rediscover—the inspiration and motivation you need to create an exciting, impactful, purposeful life worth living…today!
About the Authors
Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the best selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Six of his other novels have also been made into movies with several more in production.
Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes magazine, says, “Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era.”
For his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor.
More information is available at www.jimstovall.com
Kathy Johnson has been a prominent business writer for a number of years. She found great success in corporate America with positions of managerial responsibility and charge at various financial institutions developing and directing marketing programs, always maintaining a consistent focus on writing and scripting. Diversely, Kathy Johnson founded and developed several business-to-business magazines, including the deep-rooted regional magazine, BusinessWise, in Indiana, serving as owner and editor. She has edited books, magazines, and articles for various authors, including Jim Stovall.
Kathy Johnson earned her Core Competency certification and became a Dale Carnegie instructor in its leadership management, relationship strengthening, and sales training courses. After completion of her academic novella, Seasons to Remember, Kathy earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, and her master’s degree in organizational management from Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana. Leaving corporate America, Kathy Johnson pursued her long-time passion for drama, suspense, and romance in her historical novel, Destination Alcatraz.
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