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    The Great People of Our Time
    The Great People of Our Time
    The Great People of Our Time
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    The Great People of Our Time

    By Dean Gualco

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    The great people of our timefollowed their passions, overcome any obstacles, went down swinging for what they believed in, and in the end, left legacies that shaped our world. Their journeys were exciting and invigorating.

    History shows us ordinary men and women have achieved extraordinary feats. Following their passions, confronting obstacles, and going down swinging for what they believe in-these traits truly define great people. In the end, their journeys have created a profound legacy that has shaped our world.

    By reading the inspiring stories of those who lived their lives with honor, decency, and goodness, you can discover your own passions. Youll learn how to stand up for whats right, even if you stand alone. You can find the courage to fight the right fight and do the right thing. By learning from others, you too can improve the human condition and better our world.

    The Great People of Our Time brings into sharp focus how happiness comes to those who appreciate and use all they have been given for good intentions. This guide book will help you find your own purpose in life by examining the lives of the great people profiled in these pages.

    Learn how to look for the good along the road of life. Let the inspirations of great people consume your heart and mind and bring a sense of wonderment and excitement to your days!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateOct 18, 2010
    ISBN9781450261432
    The Great People of Our Time
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    Dean Gualco

    Dean Gualco is the owner of Torgun Consulting. He earned his doctorate from the University of the Pacific and his master’s degree from the University of Southern California. He is also the author of The Good Manager.

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      Book preview

      The Great People of Our Time - Dean Gualco

      Acknowledgments

      I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to the following people, without whose contributions I would not be the man I am today.

      •   the Man Upstairs, who has made this all possible

      •   my parents, who, throughout my life, have provided shining examples of how to live a decent and honorable life

      •   Keith Williams, the first real friend I ever had. Friends come and go, but some friendships last a lifetime. Congrats to you and Sarah on your third son, too!

      •   John Solheim, on his way to becoming a great person

      •   Jeff and Imelda Thompson. Anyone is lucky to have you as friends. Thanks for including me in that small group of people!

      •   my Sigma Chi brothers—Phil, Kyle, and Bill—who not only represent memories of yesterday but hopes for tomorrow

      •   John and Rachel Ellis—congrats on the new daughter (the first of many, I am sure)!

      •   My children, Gunner and Tori. My sincere hope is that this book encourages you to follow your own passions in life, never waver or falter when facing the obstacles along your paths, and go down swinging for who you are and for what you believe. This is the ambition of a great man, and I am convinced this will be the legacy of your time on this earth.

      Better to be a one-hit wonder

      than never to take a swing at the plate.

      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Passion

      Chapter 2: Obstacles

      Chapter 3: Go Down Swinging

      Chapter 4: Legacy

      References

      Better to be a one-hit wonder

      than to wonder why you never had a hit.

      Introduction

      What makes a person great, a person who has exploited his or her potential to make a lasting contribution to human culture and human welfare? We study the lives of those people who are considered great to find out how they did it, how they overcame the obstacles in their paths, how they developed the courage to remain steadfast through criticism, and why they never gave up, no matter the adversity encountered. We study these people because we have much to learn from their stories—their adversities and their triumphs. By learning about these people, maybe we’ll learn how to make our own dreams come true.

      Becoming a great person Many spend their lives searching for worldly success, because greatness often results in fame and fortune. But that should not be one’s ambition; people should aspire to do something that they’re good at. Hopefully, by doing so, these people will see that they add to the enjoyment of others. Think of Tiger Woods and golf or Robert De Niro and acting. By following their interests, they have allowed others to enjoy their contributions and inspired others to follow their own hearts in choosing their lifework. Fame and fortune were not Tiger or Robert’s ambitions, but fame and fortune did result from doing what they loved. That is as it should be.

      Greatness is not necessarily something a person is born with. Most are not born to be multimillionaires any more than others are born to be the best tennis players of their generation. In reality, there are three types of people in the world.

      •   The Wasters are born rich in natural talent and do nothing with their potential. These individuals have a unique talent or ability that few enjoy, but spend little time perfecting that talent and in the end, their lives are tragic wastes of opportunity.

      •   The Chosen Few are born rich in natural talent and do something with these talents. These individuals have unusual talents that few have and perfect their talents. They realize their potential, and the world benefits from their unique gifts.

      •   The Fearless may not come into the world with natural talent but they marshal that talent through adversity or criticism and strive until the very last days of their lives. These are the people who should be most admired, for they may have few advantages and little luck, but they also have courage and perseverance. They are called the fearless because they expend every effort, through sheer determination, to do their best with what they have. There’s very little more we can ask of ourselves or anyone than to reach their full natural potential.

      Those who become great are often among the chosen few and the fearless not solely because of their birthrights or talents, but because of their drive and dedication. Great people have certain traits and characteristics that make them unique, but these traits are common to most men and women—if they only have the desire and will to follow their hearts and minds and never waver or falter while making their dreams come true.

      In studying the great people of our time, the most striking revelation was the similarity identified in their paths to greatness. They followed their passions, overcome any obstacles, went down swinging for what they believed in, and in the end, left legacies that shaped our world. Their journeys were exciting and invigorating and remained the singular pursuit of their time.

      A great person who lives a great life starts by finding and following his or her passion …

      Better to be a has been than to be a never was.

      Chapter 1: Passion

      Following Their Passions It’s too easy to claim that those who have lived great lives did so because they had God-given talents that they exploited. Whether it’s a basketball player blessed with extraordinary height, an actress born with a beautiful face and body, or a scientist with intellectual capabilities that astound the average person, talents alone do not lead to greatness. One must make use of talent.

      Those who achieve greatness do so not only because of the gifts they were given or the talents they developed, but because they had passion for the adventure that inspired their lives. These individuals were consumed with the desire (both mentally and physically) to follow certain paths. These paths may not have been financially rewarding (few painters become wealthy while they’re alive) or result in fame (many people lead great lives without the world noticing), but their drive fulfills the haunting and intense desire to spend their time on this earth following a desire.

      Some call passion the call of their life, or what they live for. That passion may not be realistic

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