​“All You Need is Ignorance and Confidence then Success is Sure.”

          With these words, nineteenth century American humorist, writer and entrepreneur Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) offered his formula for success. By ignorance he wasn’t promoting lack of education. He was acknowledging success comes more readily to people who believe what they want to do is possible. By confidence, he meant seeing oneself actually doing something even if others have failed at the task. Twain’s success notion underpins the stories and suggestions in “Manage Your Life: Active Responses to Challenges.” 
            The book tells true stories of people who reaped great rewards for taking on and handling a challenge. I am alive today, for example, because my parents and I along with courageous doctors believed surgery could correct a deadly birth defect that wasn’t noticed until I reached my teens. The story, including its many life-altering impacts, is told in the book.
            “Manage Your Life…“ is a comfortable read. Each chapter addresses a single life challenge using examples and stories. Readers tell me going through its pages is more like receiving useful advice from a trusted friend than reading the text in a how-to manual. 
            Contained in its thirty chapters are clear and concise explanations as to: why what we think is important; how we can bring love into our life; how to make a job work for us as well as an employer; how to age gracefully; how to complain so others will listen; why it’s important to watch what we say; how to deal with a loss; and much more. 
       “Manage Your Life: Active Responses to Challenges…” can be purchased through major on-line book sellers (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.) in hardcover, paperback and ebook formats. It can also be ordered through local bookstores.