Little Giant - Marcia Heath

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Résumé :
The improbable story of two quiet renegades who quit the rat race to build a life they wouldn't need a vacation from David Putnam and Yair Lichtenstein aren't business gurus. Yet they uprooted their lives for a dream and, for the past two decades, have run a thriving, much?beloved surf shop in the heart of the Caribbean-all while keeping the spark of entrepreneurial passion (and their friendship) alive. It's a lesson in authentic living that most of us learn the hard way. When a high-stress job sent author Marcia Heath to the ER with unexplained memory loss, she was forced to a reckoning. Quitting on medical grounds was easy-but why did she have to be pushed to the breaking point? Why didn't she just jump sooner? And most worrying of all, what should she do now? The answer lay on the shores of Aruba. Inspired by David and Yair's daring, Marcia began compiling their unconventional wisdom into the book she wished she'd had all along. If you're ready for a change or dreaming of one, Little Giant invites you to hit the reset button on your own life and pursue whatever's truly calling to you. The world separates doers from dreamers. This award-winning book celebrates the rare few who are both. This book sounds like a great feel-good movie, something cooked up in Hollywood, but the story is very real. -BookTrib Two men chasing their dreams-not in the default 'more is better' way but in their own unique way. -Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path...

Biographie:
From a risky bet to an against-all-odds success: the inspirational true story that's being made into a documentary Meet David Putnam and Yair Lichtenstein, college buddies who ditched conventional careers to open a tiny surf shop on the sunny shores of Aruba. In Little Giant, author Marcia Heath vividly recounts how the two trailblazers transformed Bula Surf Shop into a thriving iconic brand...all while keeping their entrepreneurial passion (and friendship) alive. The world separates doers from dreamers. This book celebrates the rare few who are both. Masterfully blending memoir, biography, and compelling insights, Heath reveals how David and Yair's courageous choices ignited her own journey from burnt-out boomer to finding her creative calling as a writer. It's just one of the revelations in this fascinating exploration of what it really takes to pursue your dreams and seek success on your own terms. You'll find motivation and hope in each wipeout and every wave of their success, while getting a rare glimpse of an idyllic Caribbean lifestyle in 50 full-color photos. Whether you're poised to take a bold leap or just exploring possibilities, Little Giant invites you to relax, reset, and listen to what's calling to your heart....

Sommaire:
The improbable story of two quiet renegades who quit the rat race to build a life they wouldn't need a vacation from David Putnam and Yair Lichtenstein aren't business gurus. Yet they uprooted their lives for a dream and, for the past two decades, have run a thriving, much?beloved surf shop in the heart of the Caribbean--all while keeping the spark of entrepreneurial passion (and their friendship) alive. It's a lesson in authentic living that most of us learn the hard way. When a high-stress job sent author Marcia Heath to the ER with unexplained memory loss, she was forced to a reckoning. Quitting on medical grounds was easy--but why did she she have to be pushed to the breaking point? Why didn't she just jump sooner? And most worrying of all, what should she do now? The answer lay on the shores of Aruba. Inspired by David and Yair's daring, Marcia began compiling their unconventional wisdom into the book she wished she'd had all along. If you're dreaming of a different life but stuck on autopilot, Little Giant dares you to pause, reset, and listen to what's calling to you. This book sounds like a great feel-good movie, something cooked up in Hollywood, but the story is very real. -BookTrib Two men chasing their dreams--not in the default 'more is better' way but in their own unique way. -Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path...