Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World [Paperback]

Richard E Goldman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

Luck. Some have It, some don't. At least it appears that way. Richie Goldman has often been told that he's lucky. And so it seems. Soon after he graduated from college, he invested, against all advice, in an unknown company with one store and a hand-lettered sign, but that investment--plus twenty-nine years hard work--enabled him to retire early and live what he calls a dream life. Dumb luck? How about some luck! Goldman knows that luck is something you create for yourself, with hard work, determination, good timing, and trust in yourself and your inner voice.

Goldman highlights some of what the Baby Boomers have done and what they haven't done. Their actions and inaction's have created problems at home and across the globe--there are a lot of problems and a lot of work ahead. Can the problems be solved? Is planning a life insurmountable? Not once you read Luck by Design--and learn how to design luck into your life.

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About the Author

Richard Goldman was born in Hazleton, PA in 1950, and graduated from Rutgers University, with a BA in English, in 1972. A year later he moved to Houston, TX, where he met George Zimmer, who had just opened the first Men's Wearhouse (MW) store. Zimmer hired Goldman to work in that first store, and from that modest beginning arose Goldman's 29-year career. From one store, whose annual sales were less than $1 million, Zimmer and Goldman, widely recognized as the marketing mastermind of MW, oversaw the creation of the largest chain of men's clothing stores in both the US and Canada.

Goldman has also been a featured guest speaker at many universities, including Cal-Berkeley, UCLA, Mills College, Brandeis University, and Cal State Hayward. Additional affiliations include: Board Member and co-founder, SF Connect; Board Member, investor, and consultant to Benefit Magazine; and Brandies University Member of the Board of Overseers of the Graduate School of International Business and Finance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600374336
• ISBN-13: 978-1600374333
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,668,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you've got teens, they have to read this book, February 21, 2009

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This review is from: Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World (Paperback)

I'm not a big "self-help" guy but because I wasn't bowled over by a bunch of psycho-babble on the inside cover I was intrigued.
I hate likening anything to a fine wine. Its a cheesy analogy, but in this case, its almost true. This one gets better as you read on. Its not that the book starts out weak either, but as a father of three teens, I found that this book really took off in Chapter 5 . . . More like, it resonated with my parental ideals at that point.
Mr Goldman isn't afraid to spell it out. You (my dearest children) are going to have to work. And work hard too. But!!! If you work hard, and trust yourselves, you're far more likely to find success, love and happiness than you would if you just waited for life to unfold.
Bravo Mr. Goldman. All 3 of mine children will be reading this one!
Respectfully,
Steve

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, December 23, 2008

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Richard E. Ungar (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World (Paperback)

A truly useful book for those beginning their career path as well as those well along their career tracks. Readers will benefit immensely from Mr. Goldman's observations and common sense approach to becoming a success.
I very much recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful read, December 16, 2008

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Laurie A. J. Williams "World Critic" (Northern NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World (Hardcover)

I found this book both provocative and enlightening. As a baby boomer, I recognized more of myself then I wanted and saw clearly the reflection of my son's generation and the problems we have bequeathed them. Mr. Goldman writes with an easy style that makes the content very digestible. He offers, with clarity, concise suggestions that will most certainly assist the younger generations to come on their journey through life. The book is not so much a 'how to' list but rather serious considerations that can lead to positive outcomes.

This book, is a testimony to the fact that success is not luck but indeed, design. Kudos on this initial book and I look forward to reading more and learning more from Mr. Goldman.