Blue-Collar Buddha: Life Changing Lessons Learned on the Journey from Flight Attendant to Cancer Survivor to Entrepreneurial Millionaire [Paperback]

Paul A Streitz (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Streitz Media (December 20, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 061553497X
• ISBN-13: 978-0615534978
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Business & Investing > Business Life > Work Life Balance
  • #10 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Business Travel

More About the Author

As founder and CEO of Advanced Lighting, Inc., a manufacturer of LED and fiber optics used in entertainment and architectural lighting, Paul Streitz established himself as an industry visionary and the go-to-source for high-tech, high-touch creative lighting solutions for everything from the Grammy awards, Broadway shows and major concert tours to unprecedented billboard events for Times Square. Advanced Lighting also provided the technical know-how and lighting products to illuminate the original Declaration of Independence and all its supporting documents at the National Archives in Washington D.C.

After selling his company in 2007, Paul reinvented himself as an author and motivational speaker. His book, Blue-Collar Buddha: Life-Changing Lessons learned on the Journey from Flight Attendant to Cancer Survivor to Entrepreneurial Millionaire, is rapidly gaining him a following in both the business world and the self-help community.

In Blue-Collar Buddha's twenty-nine uplifting, heart-centered stories of personal and professional enlightenment, Paul details his improbable rise from working-class roots to founder of a multimillion-dollar lighting company. With refreshing candor, caring, and insight, Paul shares the hard-earned wisdom he gained from overcoming debilitating childhood insecurities, shocking betrayals at work and at home, and two life-changing bouts with cancer. Ultimately, with integrity, ingenuity, and indomitable will, Paul created a rich, fulfilling life and a business worth millions.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The True American Dream Story, December 22, 2011

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Greg Rollett (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue-Collar Buddha: Life Changing Lessons Learned on the Journey from Flight Attendant to Cancer Survivor to Entrepreneurial Millionaire (Paperback)

When I received my copy of the Blue Collar Buddha I thought it was going to be the same old story. Boy was I wrong. Paul was able to take everything from his youth and his experiences growing up and channel them into one of the most roller-coaster filled success stories of our time. From battling learning disabilities to beating cancer, joining the army and selling lights, Paul's journey shows that you can do it too and you can relate to every twist, turn and personal connection that makes this millionaire more human that most that are not. Highly recommend this book for anyone looking for the true American Dream story.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is great read, December 21, 2011

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RabidReader "RabidReader" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue-Collar Buddha: Life Changing Lessons Learned on the Journey from Flight Attendant to Cancer Survivor to Entrepreneurial Millionaire (Paperback)

I read this book all in one night. What I really liked about it is that you can relate to this guy - it's a really honest book. The way he writes about the betrayals he experienced, both in business and by women, is affecting. He doesn't seem to carry anger or vindictiveness - just a sort of surprise, and acceptance, forgiveness and "lessons learned." I liked following the story of his building up of a very successful business while all this was going on (including fighting cancer). He has you ask yourself questions based on each chapter, which turns the book into a learning experience as well as a really good read. Highly recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining and inspiring read, December 23, 2011

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Editor Erin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue-Collar Buddha: Life Changing Lessons Learned on the Journey from Flight Attendant to Cancer Survivor to Entrepreneurial Millionaire (Paperback)

I was asked to edit Paul's book and therefore approached the manuscript as a professional endeavor. As I delved into the "job," I was delightfully surprised at the entertaining and inspiring content. Paul has a down-to-earth approach to storytelling that makes this book accessible to anyone and everyone. This book is an honest account of overcoming numerous obstacles with integrity, thoughtfulness, and humor. I'm confident there is something for everyone in this book and encourage readers to pick one up.