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From Publishers Weekly

Smith (The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Careers) examines the commonalities among individuals who transcended their dull day jobs to launch truly extraordinary careers. He is most taken with identifying what precipitated their leap into authentic and meaningful work, interviewing hundreds of people to craft replicable steps that everyone can use to initiate a personal and professional evolution and achieve remarkable success without taking reckless and unnecessary risks. His examples of highly profitable leaps include Sara Blakely, who went from a fax machine sales person to the owner of SPANX, a highly successful women's clothing line; Frances Hesselbein, who went from a stay-at-home mom to the executive director of Girl Scouts of America; and Brad Margus, who channeled his feelings of futility over the rare and terminal disease his two sons inherited to become a genetics expert on the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council. Smith's book—a lively readable romp—motivates without preaching and gently coaxes readers to overcome innate fears and to use their greatest passions to bring about fulfillment. (Sept.)

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Review

"This invaluable book leads you around the common traps that so often keep us from pursuing our strengths and passions."

- Marcus Buckingham, bestselling author of Now, Discover Your Strengths "Finally, a book that kills the myth of the daredevil. This is must- read for anyone who thinks they are a breed apart from Bill Gates or other mavericks deified as risk takers. The truth? To do the impossible-whether as an entrepreneur or an employee-minimizing risk and making small bets is the rule rather than the exception."

-Timothy Ferriss, number one New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek

"Rick Smith goes from flat line to the front line of life and shows you how to ignite your career." - Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, author, YOU: the Owner's Manual series

"Packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories, The Leap shows how to not just improve but redefine your career. Rick Smith brilliantly lays out three simple, manageable steps that make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to take the leap and unlock their ultimate potential."

-Tony Robbins

"An inspiring book for anyone who has ever looked at his or her life andwondered: Is this it? The Leap will help you discover your true path to personal and professional success."

-Arianna Huffington, cofounder and editor in chief, The Huffington Post

"Extraordinary! I understand what it feels like to leap into a bold new life. But as Rick Smith explains in this inspiring guide, achieving fulfillment in work and in life doesn't require you to jump off a cliff! The Leap captures the steps anyone can take to achieve his wildest dreams while staying true to himself. Try it out. True success is not as far away as you thought." -Sara Blakely, founder, Spanx Inc.

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