“After crying in my hotel room and wondering whether I may have made a huge mistake in leaving HE&R and changing professions at age fifty-three, I decided someday to write a book about my life experiences. I was hopeful my book would encourage others to achieve their dreams and increase their happiness.”
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We’ll focus on six of his 19 points, with a bit more explanation to show why we still advocate them with our clients today.
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