Getting Ahead Without Losing Heart Book

Getting Ahead Without Losing Heart is an insightful exploration of the career and life-style decisions of seven high achievers. Seven young adults chronicle in their own voices important educational and career choices. The professions of these "fast trackers" are writer, stockbroker, Wall Street trader, a "corporate man," investment banker, lawyer, and marketing manager. Although certain aspects of their stories have been altered or disguised, the author's own journey during the period of these interviews has been woven around their stories. Each story includes a reflective guide for further study, and Fleming has added a list of books and films that he has found to be catalytic for those who want to examine these themes. James Fowler writes in the foreword: "Andy Fleming's book explores the arenas of love and work, of marketing and meaning, of ambition and service, of success and the search for rewarding ways of living. This is a book about success that includes a full accounting of the need for integrity, for spirit, for friendship, for contributions to the common good, and for joy in the work we do. . . . The book . . . will hold your attention and your heart."