Living an Extraordinary Life [Hardcover]

Robert White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000

Unlocking your potential for succes, joy and fulfillment.

Based on intensive work with almost 500,000 people worldwide, this book demonstrates that weall have have everything it takes to live an extraordinary, successful,fulfilling life - if we are willing to take charge of our lives and discover the true meaning of personal responsibility.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an extraordinary book! This will have a positive impact on your life and the lives of others..." -- Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and Gung Ho

"This is the best book I have ever read. Period." -- John St Augustine, host of PowerTalkRadio

About the Author

Robert White
Chairman and CEO
Extraordinary People llc

Robert White is an Executive Coach, frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader on organizational leadership, successfully handling rapid change, entrepreneurial success and being more personally effective.

Robert’s experience encompasses over thirty years in the training industry. He was President of pioneer personal growth seminar company Mind Dynamics Inc., and was founder and President of Lifespring, Inc. He founded and served as Chairman of ARC International from 1978-2001 and worked closely with its corporate and individual clients throughout Asia, South America, Europe and North America. Lifespring and ARC International graduated over one million participants from high impact experiential seminars and ARC served over 1000 corporations.

Robert White has “turned on” and inspired diverse groups including United Telephone, JPMorganChase, Young Presidents Organization (YPO), World Business Academy, The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Hong Kong plus Rotary Clubs from Aspen to Singapore.

Robert White has served as a vice president of the Instructional Systems Association, and has served as Asian regional vice chairman of the Pacific Basin Economic Council. As a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, he served as chairman of several committees, and as a member of the Board of Governors. Robert was elected a Fellow of The World Business Academy in 1999. The World Scout Foundation honored Robert as a Baden Powell Fellow; he is co author of the award winning photo essay book, One World, One People; and author of Living an Extraordinary Life. Nightingale Conant released audio tape and CD home-study versions of Robert’s book.

Living out his commitment to contribute toward a world that works for all people, Robert actively supports the Sarvodaya community development organization in Sri Lanka, The Kempe Center for Child Abuse and Neglect and The Adoption Exchange. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Plant-It 2020 and The Desmond Tutu Peace Foundations. Robert founded One World, One People Foundations in the USA, Japan and Hong Kong – non-profit organizations that have donated over one million U.S. dollars to charities doing environmental education and those working to end child abuse and neglect.

Helping others to develop extraordinary personal leadership abilities, capacity and effectiveness is Robert’s personal mission. His other interests include current events, reading history and philosophy, being with his eight children and enjoying many styles of live music. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 217 pages
• Publisher: ARC Worldwide (August 2000)
• ISBN-10: 097053910X
• ISBN-13: 978-0970539106
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,499,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In addition to his leadership role as Chairman of Extraordinary People LLC, Robert White is an executive coach, author, a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader on organizational leadership, successfully handling rapid change, entrepreneurial success and being more personally effective.

Robert's experience encompasses over thirty years in the training industry. He was President of pioneer personal growth seminar company Mind Dynamics Inc., and was founder and President of Lifespring, Inc. He founded and served as Chairman of ARC International from 1978-2001 and worked closely with its corporate and individual clients throughout Asia, South America, Europe and North America. ARC International, under Robert's leadership, graduated over 500,000 participants from its high impact experiential seminars and served over 1000 corporations.

Robert White has "turned on" and inspired diverse groups including United Telephone, JPMorganChase, The American Cancer Society, The Silvertree Hotels, Young Presidents Organization (YPO), World Business Academy, The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Hong Kong, plus Rotary Clubs from Aspen to Singapore.

He has served as a vice president of the Instructional Systems Association, and has served as Asian regional vice chairman of the Pacific Basin Economic Council. As a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, he served as chairman of several committees and as a member of the Board of Governors. Robert was elected a Fellow of The World Business Academy in 1999. The World Scout Foundation has honored Robert as a Baden Powell Fellow; he is co author of the award winning photo essay book, One World, One People; and author of Living an Extraordinary Life. Nightingale Conant also published an audio home-study adaptation of Robert's book.

Living out his commitment to contribute toward a world that works for all people, Robert actively supports the Sarvodaya community development organization in Sri Lanka, The Kempe Center for Child Abuse and Neglect and The Adoption Exchange. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Plant-It 2020 and the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation.

Robert founded One World, One People Foundations in the USA, Japan and Hong Kong - non-profit organizations that have donated over one million U.S. dollars to charities doing environmental education and those working to end child abuse and neglect.

Helping others to develop extraordinary personal leadership abilities, capacity and effectiveness is Robert's personal mission. His other interests include current events, reading history and philosophy, being with his eight children and enjoying many styles of live music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Many excellent suggestions that you'll be able to put to use, January 11, 2004

By 

Blaine Greenfield "eclectic reader" (Belle Meade, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living an Extraordinary Life (Hardcover)

Heard the taped version of LIVING AN EXTRAORDINARY
LIFE by Robert White and Dennis Becker . . . its promise was a big one;
i.e., to present "8 Power Principles to Create a Life of Meaning and
Abundance."

But the authors deliver--and then some . . . they give many
excellent suggestions that are applicable in almost any situation.

I also like their contention that success can be yours if you
can learn more about and begin to apply the skills of awareness,
responsibility and communication . . . moreover, they add that
"even a small improvement in understanding and application
will make a huge difference in your experience of living."

Among the many fine ideas that I got from listening were these:
Before your head hits the pillow tonight, ask yourself: What do I wish
I had said or done? Then say or do it now!

Imagine if you were participating 100%. Do so.

There's a world of difference between watching things happen and
making things happen.

Creating an extraordinary life requires 100% commitment.

You can accomplish very little yourself. You need the help and
support of others.

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it.

The idea that you can cause somebody else to suffer with your
anger is an illusion.

A "have to" attitude sets you up for negative feelings. Instead,
say "I choose to." (For example, when thinking about going to work
in the morning.)

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what
you've got.

Get used to saying: I acknowledge your point of view. Here's my
point of view.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Read for Everyone, April 26, 2006

By 

Matthew Levy "Consultant and Executive Coach.... (Everywhere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living an Extraordinary Life (Paperback)

Extraordinary Book. It personal and heartfelt and has something for everyone. I love it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and down-to-earth, April 23, 2006

By 

Christina C. (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living an Extraordinary Life (Paperback)

I loved this book because of the real-people stories. This book is a down-to-earth guide on how to live in the moment and what it takes to live responsibly--and, therefore, successfully. Thanks to Robert White for sharing so much of his expereince and lessons.