
Life's Golden Ticket
A Story About Second Chances
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Richard Rohan
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Brendon Burchard
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The classic inspirational parable from the top motivation and marketing trainer and number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Millionaire Messenger - a triumphant tale of personal growth and change that will inspire anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.
What if you were handed a golden ticket that could magically start your life anew?
That question is at the heart of Life's Golden Ticket. Brendon Burchard tells the story of a man who is so trapped in the prison of his past that he cannot see the possibilities, the choices, and the gifts before him. To soothe his fiancée, Mary, clinging to life in a hospital bed, the man takes the envelope she offers and heads to an old, abandoned amusement park that she begs him to visit.
To his surprise, when he steps through the rusted entrance gates, the park magically comes to life. Guided by the wise groundskeeper, Henry, the man will encounter park employees, answer difficult questions, overcome obstacles, listen to lessons from those wiser than he, and take a hard look at himself.
At the end of his journey, the man opens Mary's mysterious envelope. Inside is a golden ticket - the final phase in turning his tragic life's story of loss and regret into a triumphant tale of love and redemption.
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- Michelle S.
- 06-30-16
Thought provoking!
Loved the story. Makes you reflect on your own life and the choices you make. Highly recommend!
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- DeeDee S
- 10-14-17
amazing book
Thus book should be made into a movie, if not already done. Loves this book.
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- Nicolai
- 06-22-21
at least ones a year listen
This book is one of the few I listen to at least ones a year, because of the reflektivenes and the rollercoaster of emotion this book provide.
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- Spinner
- 08-25-18
Good story
I bought this book as we had a caravel in town and I was looking for a light read. I must say that it was more then I thought it would be, in a good way. I ended not wanting to put it down, but the battery on my Kindle made me, I found it very interesting and made me think of my own life
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- Kevin J. Foster
- 10-04-19
Great book to listen to!!!
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Loved it! I definitely recommend this to read and/or listen to on Audible!
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- JL
- 01-04-18
Tears still come to my eyes
Each time I’ve read this book tears have come to my eyes and a new tidbit has been learned.
I thank Brendon yet again for delivering Lifes Golden Ticket to me and I continue to share it with others.
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- JohnW
- 07-03-18
Original story, beautifully read
Great original story about changing your life to becoming and being what you are best at.
Very enjoyable read.
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- mati
- 02-05-17
Mesmerizing!
This book is full of serious subjects presented in an easily digestive and interesting way! loved it!
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- Samantha
- 07-06-16
My new favorite book
Wow! I couldn't stop listening! A story that captures what it truly means to have second chances. It's hard to put into words how wonderful it was! Definitely worth listening to :)
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- Richmond Roe
- 11-26-17
Inspiring and very well performed
I bought this as a Kindle book and added narration. I listened to the book over a couple of days and found it full of wisdom. There were a lot of aha moments for me in this book and I will prpbably give a few to friends because I think this is a helpful and inspiring message. It is also very well acted/narrated by Richard Rohan. I'd like to give it three thumbs up but I only have two hands.
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