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Lamar Smith (Author), Tammy Kling (Author)
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February 25, 2009

When you’re working in the fast lane, it’s easy to keep your eye trained on personal performance, profitable deals, and every rung of the corporate ladder.

But what happens when your climb to success leads to a dead end? When the coveted office with the prime view and corporate board access not only overpowers everything else that’s meaningful—but sabotages your ability to target new opportunities?

There’s More to Life Than the Corner Office tells the story of Patrick Mitchell, a young, up-and-coming dealmaker with energy and ideas to burn. Patrick is powered by his desire to stake a claim in his own corner office, until a fateful encounter with business icon Al Crafton changes his life.

With a remarkable blend of intelligence, creativity, and patience, the older executive walks him through a set of lessons that forces Patrick to examine his life, his failing marriage, and his career choices—and to see new paths to true fulfillment and unique business prospects. There’s More to Life Than the Corner Office will show you how to:

  • Get back in the driver’s seat: Don’t let the status quo direct your career path—only you can tap into the opportunities that can lead to real growth
  • Beware of target fixation: When all your energy is focused on one goal, you can lose sight of obstacles that can sabotage your success
  • Embrace every opportunity: A balanced, well-rounded life leads to a more objective world view, which can show you new avenues of productivity you’d otherwise miss

Packed with insightful wisdom and solid methodologies, There’s More to Life Than the Corner Office will help you plot your own path to spiritual, physical, mental, and career success. Because when you begin the quest for true fulfillment, you’ll be primed to make the most of every moment, every encounter, and every opportunity that comes your way.


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About the Author

Lamar Smith is a financial advisor and former CEO of First Command Financial Services, a retail brokerage with more than 300,000 clients and $18.6 billion in managed assets. He is also a decorated combat pilot.
Tammy Kling is a business writer whose books include The Transparent Leader with Herb Baum, former CEO of Dial.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (February 25, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 007160930X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071609302
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #996,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Real 'Corner Office', June 10, 2009
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Lamar Smith along with Tammy Kling, tell a story of two executives, one a older, successful CEO, the other an up and coming investment banker. One of Al Crafton's goals in life is to invest in others and hopefully teach them what he has learned; sometimes the hard way. He's learned that life is not just about trying to achieve that Corner Office but to live a balanced life and putting what is most important ahead of the quest for getting the next 'gold star'. It's about finding a balance in all the important areas of your life, rather than being caught up in the frantic rat race of what we think success is. This would make a great gift of inspiration to a grad or the CEO of your family.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Short and to the point - Live a balanced life, August 24, 2009
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'There's More to Life Than the Corner Office' is not a typical business book and reads more like a novel. I read the short 130 page book in one sitting. Right from the beginning, I was captivated by the main character whose life is very out of balance and the older CEO who unexpectedly takes him under his wing.

The lessons in this story are told as a narrative between the two characters in a compelling and simple storyline. A major theme and lesson of the book is to balance all aspects of your life: business, emotional, financial, spiritual, romantic and physical. 'There's More to Life Than the Corner Office' is also a reminder to think outside the box and be alert to opportunities in unexpected places.

There was not much depth to this book, as far as business books are concerned, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I would recommend this book to anyone. Even if you don't typically read business books, 'There's More to Life Than the Corner Office' is worth reading because it is engaging and interesting with lessons that can be universally applied.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lessons Learned, August 19, 2009
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This is the second book I've reviewed on "balance" lately; it seems to be a recurring theme in my life. Wonder why! This book would fit into what I've called my "lunch hour" (or "half-hour!") reading material: interesting business reads that inspire me in my work life and impress the boss at the same time.

It's certainly not the first business book to use the mentor relationship fable to bring points across. That style works - it keeps one's interest, allowing points to be made without having to present a lot of research and boring background material. It's nonthreatening in the third-person style, as well as easy to read and to make connections to real life.

This particular book IS different than other business books I've read in this style, however, in that it's about total life balance, not just about team building, leadership, and business success. I love the points it makes about integrity. You don't need to be an up-and-coming businessman to appreciate the lessons in it.

This is not a long book; I finished the 160 pages in one sitting. It's well-written and moves quickly. My one complaint might be that the lessons aren't summarized and stated outright; I sometimes would have to re-read a section to come away with the main point being made in that chapter. Perhaps this simply makes it a more realistic story. Overall, this was an enjoyable read that inspired me to rethink my priorities and make a change in areas of my life.
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