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Narrated by:
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Scott R. Pollak
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By:
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Jerry Gladstone
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Is it your turn to be a super achiever? Learn how to be successful from people like Bill O'Reilly, Marc Cuban, Montel Williams, Sylvester Stallone, Snoop Dog, Gloria Gaynor, Randy Couture, and others.
Get instant access to insights and wisdom from Academy and Grammy award winners, Super Bowl and World Series champions, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends, talented artists, best-selling authors, Olympians, boxing legends, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) world class fighters, and even billionaires.
The Common Thread of Overcoming Adversity and Living Your Dreams gives you proven strategies, disciplines, methodology, insights, wisdom, and perspective from people in the public eye.
You will discover that there is without question a common way, a common theme, a common thread that separates desired success from real success. It is not based on theory. Rather, it focuses on real people and how they became so successful.
The Common Thread of Overcoming Adversity and Living Your Dreams is a guide to help you learn how to master new skills and habits. It is a comprehensive, easily heard "Instant Motivator" with long-term benefits as you focus on how these cultural icons rose to the top and how they overcame the obstacles and challenges we all face each day. Each story concludes with practical helpful "do it daily" tips you can implement immediately.
You will receive a renewed vision and a new "Yes I Can Do It" attitude. Get ready to use the "success formula" revealed in The Common Thread. Now it is your turn to learn how to reach your fullest potential and live a life far greater than you have imagined. You will no longer allow your circumstances, your lack or resources, or your past define who you are or what you can become.
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