Ordinary to Extraordinary

Seven Principles for Life Success

Gary Josephson

• Verlag: Morgan James Publishing
• Jahr: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781631958205
• Thema: Personal Development
• Thema: Personal Success

Ordinary to Extraordinary is a concise guide with seven foundational evergreen principles for newly launched boomerang and early career seekers (and their parents) who intend to transform their ordinary livelihood into extraordinary lifelong success.

Life can offer crossroads and obstacles that may deter even the most resilient individual from reaching their highest potential. What if there was a set of seven foundational principles that could redirect anyone from any background facing any adversity to overcome these challenges and propel them to lifelong success?

Ordinary to Extraordinary was designed as a quick read, with simple-to-follow principles for anyone short with time and, "on the go." Gary D. Josephson MD, MBA offers a concise guide with life remedies that can transform anyone's ordinary life to one of enjoyment, happiness and sustainable success. The lessons within Ordinary to Extraordinary will inspire readers to embrace a life that's extraordinary!

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