No Excuses

by Neenan, David; Lucas, Eric (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781614480273
• ISBN10: 1614480273
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-01
• Publisher: Morgan James Pub

Summary

In a lifetime of achievement---creating a major commercial construction company, raising a family, traveling the world and teaching the principles of success to thousands---David Neenan treasures most his mistakes, failures and troubles. When his company faced a loss greater than his net worth, David learned how to lead an effective organization. When an immune disorder made it almost impossible to stand, he learned how to heal himself. When he was 10,000 miles from home doing mindless work, he learned how to gain vision. These lessons are the keys to accomplishment and meaning. In each case, David found there are no shortcuts to success. Meaningful happiness derives from taking responsibility for your own life---and accomplishment has value only when it is reached with integrity, love, humor and faith in the wonderful dance of life. "No Excuses" describes David's challenges, failures and lessons through personal stories that portray a colorful life. Readers will hear how a simple pair of shoes led to a crucial realization at an early age. How he made peace with a childhood catastrophe at his father's grave. And how only embracing life's struggles every day brings meaning and joy. David believes we all want that---and we are the only ones responsible for achieving it.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction Don't Be a Sea Squirt	p. 1
Beginnings: It's time to grow up	p. 5
Go For It: The only failure is not to participate	p. 11
Responsibility: Be the hero of your own life	p. 17
The Stone Wall: Four things you can do	p. 23
Growth: You can't learn less	p. 31
Purpose: Clarity is the key	p. 39
Preparation: Action must be based on good foundations	p. 47
Prosperity: Persistence, observation, imagination, innovation	p. 53
Patience: Wealth is accumulation, not compensation	p. 63
Perturbation: Make change your ally	p. 69
Human Dynamics: Communication is the response you get	p. 77
Love: I now allow others to love and support me	p. 85
Partners: Your companions are your most precious assets	p. 93
Precession: In search of the great Perhaps	p. 99
Integrity: Principles come before profit	p. 107
Values: Ideas that guide action	p. 115
Abundance: An attitude that shapes your reality	p. 125
Excuses: The "reasons" we duck responsibility	p. 133
Sustainability: Waste is the problem	p. 141
Legacy: Spreading the opportunity	p. 149
Health: The best treatment is taking action	p. 157
Meaning: Only you can answer the big Why	p. 163
Further Reading	p. 171
About the Author	p. 175
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