Lessons from the Pit, A Successful Veteran of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Shows Executives How to Thrive in a Competitive Environment [Hardcover]

W. Terry Whalin (Author), Terry Whalin (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers; 1 edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805416994
• ISBN-13: 978-0805416992
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,039,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and insightful book about values and business, July 17, 1999

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This review is from: Lessons from the Pit, A Successful Veteran of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Shows Executives How to Thrive in a Competitive Environment (Hardcover)

Joe has done a good job of taking interesting stories from his life and distilling an excellent life-lesson from each. Joe's life comes through clearly in this well written collection. He is transparent and engaging. Not only does it draw us to examine our inner health and values, but to look to our own stories for the lessons hidden in them. Worth a plane flight to read it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Non-Stop, Don't-Drop Book!!! It was, SPELLBINDING!, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lessons from the Pit, A Successful Veteran of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Shows Executives How to Thrive in a Competitive Environment (Hardcover)

I grabbed this book online on a lark... and am I ever glad I did! I couldn't put it down! From the opening bell of the trading pit in the first paragraph, the author takes off at the speed of the markets, sidetracking only to share the lessons hard-learned along the way. For the first time ever I read about an "Everyday Joe" who buckled up for daily war and successfully fought to win in the greatest financial wars our society knows. He also lets us in on his REAL personal life, his fears, and the dichotomies and dilemnas of being a devout Christian operating ethically and morally in a world that most Christians neither understand nor condone. This is a work that stands for ANYONE trying to succeed in an arena that at first appears counter to their chosen values, regardless of religion or career. If you're reading these reviews to help you decide, STOP HERE! CLICK THE BUY BUTTON! It's the best trade you'll make today!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real-world mix of Christianity and practicality for everyone, June 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lessons from the Pit, A Successful Veteran of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Shows Executives How to Thrive in a Competitive Environment (Hardcover)

It is wonderful that a younger person will reflect on life lessons at an early age, and then pass them on to benefit others. I was struck by his humility and willingness to learn, as well as adherence to principles he considers fundamental. You don't have to be in business-- just alive-- to enjoy and benefit from reading this book.