Ronald Reagan's early life was a roller-coaster of new towns, new homes and new schools. His father was an alcoholic who had trouble holding on to a job. So Reagan was forced to look outside his family for role models and mentors. He found them in books, at school, at church, at work and stayed in touch with these valued contacts throughout his busy life.
Reagan graduated from college at the dead bottom of the Great Depression - unemployment was 24% that summer - but in late August Reagan had a life-changing conversation with a mentor that put him on the path to spectacular and rapid career success.
Over the course of his career, Ronald Reagan rose to the top of five professions - sportscaster, actor, union leader, public speaker, statesman.
Put Reagan's success strategies to work in your career.
Praise for Reagan's Journey
"In 284 fast-paced pages, Reagan's Journey spells out the secrets of his success."
Peter Hannaford, author and longtime aide to Reagan
"Splendid, wonderful... something special with unique insights into Reagan."
Anthony Dolan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and principal speechwriter for President Reagan
"Margot Morrell does what I would have thought impossible, or nearly impossible: She says fresh and interesting things about Reagan. She makes you appreciate this extraordinary figure all over again. A bright addition to the literature."
Jay Nordlinger, National Review
Lessons from a Remarkable Career
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Identify Your Talents and Strengths.
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Develop an Area of Expertise.
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Practice, Polish and Hone Your Skills.
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Stretch Yourself, Take on Challenges.
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Seek Out Role Models.
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Value Advice from Mentors, Act On It.
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Cultivate Attributes You Admire.
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Take Advantage of Opportunities.
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Learn from Failures.
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Believe in Yourself and Your Dreams.
