A Life of Excellence

Download or read book A Life of Excellence written by Richard E. Simmons III and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WISDOM FOR EFFECTIVE LIVING How often do you compare your success with someone else’s? Do you always strive to meet people’s expectations over your own? How do you define excellence? Author Richard E. Simmons firmly believes that excellence is not what others define for you, but that which must be set by us based on our own aims and achievements. There is an astonishingly wide gap between what we aspire to achieve and what we actually achieve. Drawing from his interactions and observations of people and their struggles in professional and personal capacities, the author emphasizes the need for focus in our everyday life. From meeting our work targets to nurturing our families, it is about choosing the right paths to reach different goals. Full of wisdom and engaging thoughts, this insightful book tells us how we can bridge the gap between our dreams and our realities and lead a purposeful life. Discover the path to unbeatable success in your personal and professional life and live A Life of Excellence. Richard E. Simmons III received his B.A. from the University of the South (Sewanee) in Economics in 1976. In a career spanning over 25 years, he has been the CEO of the reputed insurance firm Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton. In December 2000, Simmons founded the Centre for Executive Leadership, a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry. He is also a teacher and a counselor to men’s groups across the country.