Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul: Advice and Inspiration on Fulfilling Dreams (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Dahlynn McKowen (Author), Tom Hill (Author), John Gardner (Author), Elizabeth Gardner (Author), Kyle Wilson (Author)
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A Celebration of dreamers who became doers...

Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul is a compilation of short stories from entrepreneurs, both large and small, who share their experiences of success, failure and courage, with a little helpful advice mixed in.

Many of these stories, told for the first time here, will enlighten you to new methods of entrepreneurship or simply help you believe in the possibilities of getting started. People such as Doris Christopher, a stay-at-home mother, introduced her love of cooking to others, thus founding The Pampered Chef; sticking to his instincts and putting value at the core of his business, Tom Chappell, founder of Tom's of Maine, explains how success can go way beyond the balance sheet; and Carol Gardner intimately shares a desperate time of debt and divorce, until along came a bulldog named Zelda, followed by a greeting card line -- Zelda Wisdom -- which became one of Hallmark's number-one sellers. These entrepreneurs and many more will inspire you with their amazing life experiences and fascinating beginnings.

About the Author

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. John Gardner has a law practice in South Carolina and a national speaking career. Elizabeth Gardner heads the marketing initiatives for her husbands law firm. They live in Darlington, SC. Tom Hill pursued a career in real estate franchise sales. He now speaks to companies across the U.S. and Canada about business development. He lives in St. Louis, MO. Dahlynn McKowen is one of Chicken Soup's most trusted coauthors, working on many books with Canfield and Hansen. Kyle Wilson is President and Founder of YourSuccessStore.com and president of The Success Trainer Network and Jim Rohn International. Kyle, along with his wife Heidi and two children Rebekah and Daniel, lives in Southlake, Texas.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: HCI (September 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757302610
• ISBN-13: 978-0757302619
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #247,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Unlocking the Potential Within You!, October 19, 2009

By	Edward And Heather Stewart (WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book helps you to see some of the challenges people faced and how they overcame thier adversities to achieve their dreams and SO MUCH MORE. Do you have what it takes? How long are you willing to work on achieveing Your dreams? Great book to read

4.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiration Bible, September 1, 2008

By	Habiba Abubakar "Co-Founder, President and CE... - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think this book should have a place in the library of any aspiring or seasoned entrepreneur. If you're demotivated, uninspired and/or discouraged, and you want to recharge your batteries or reconnect with your entrepreneurial spirit, then this is the book to read. However, if you're looking for a blueprint for entrepreneurial success, then in my opinion, you'll need another book in addition to this one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Entrepreneur's Soul, September 13, 2006

By	Kathy Partak "KDP" (California) - See all my reviews

As an Entrepreneur myself, this book is like a bible to me. To read about very successful people who didn't take no for an answer or realized what their passion is and stuck with it inspires me to not quit when business gets tough. I rocommend this book to anyone looking for the daily pick-me-ups that anyone in business for themselves needs. Well done!