Totally American: Harnessing the Dynamic Duo of Optimism and Resilience to Achieve Success

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Can the ordinary American achieve success and fulfillment? The answer is yes. How do we know this? Americans are optimists. Americans are doers. Americans don’t give up at the first sign of failure. The stories we love most are those of underdogs who persevere and overcome against all odds. Why is that? We believe in resilience. This book presents a unique approach to success—a practical ""can-do"" model drawn from army field manuals and woven into a tapestry of ideas from philosophy, psychology, theology, and ...

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Can the ordinary American achieve success and fulfillment? The answer is yes. How do we know this? Americans are optimists. Americans are doers. Americans don’t give up at the first sign of failure. The stories we love most are those of underdogs who persevere and overcome against all odds. Why is that? We believe in resilience. This book presents a unique approach to success—a practical ""can-do"" model drawn from army field manuals and woven into a tapestry of ideas from philosophy, psychology, theology, and literature. The military operates on principles and approaches driven to accomplish the mission—not to give up. Success involves taking chances, saying ""yes"" to opportunity. You really can be anything you want to be. Anything you dream. Anytime. Only in America. That’s what our flag represents.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780615286983
  • Publisher: Holy Moly Press LLC
  • Publication date: 11/15/2009
  • Pages: 148
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 0.50 (d)

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Dan Smee is a returning Iraq War veteran who served as a combat medic with the U.S. Army and is proud to have served his country. He was originally discharged from the Army in 1987, but joined the Amy National Guard after 9/11. His resilience and optimism were inspired by his front-line war experiences. Shoba Sreenivasan is a forensic psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and postdoctoral training in forensics. In addition to a forensic practice and an academic position, she works at the Veterans Administration. She remains inspired by veterans—their valor, their pride, their optimism, and their loud proclamations in support of our country.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    The Heritage Guide to the Constitution
    Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto
    Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government
    Going Rogue: An American Life
    Think And Grow Rich

    A one of a kind exciting new book!

    Fabulous and motivating book revealing the American Dream that everyone can achieve if they apply the simple principles and concepts in the book. This book not only inspired me but gives me some tools to actually take action in my life and be more successful. I especially like the take away points after each chapter. I highly recommend.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 9, 2009

    "Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success." Napoleon Hill

    This book captures the American spirit of optimism and resilience and is a must read for anyone in need of inspiration and guidance during these challenging times. The authors bring a unique and underrepresented perspective in the self-help market: achieving self-empowerment and resilience through the use of empirically valid techniques. Totally American represents decades of experiential research, both on and off the battlefield. Written by an Iraq war veteran and a world renown forensic psychologist and academician, Totally American provides an evidence based instructional guide on how to reframe challenges into gifts and opportunities. I plan to keep this book close by as a resource and for inspiration.

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  • Posted February 5, 2010

    Take charge of your life!

    I am a small business owner and I thought this book was very helpful, it got me to thinking about my professional and my personal life and how I can make improvements. This is just what the country needs right now. Very uplifting and motivating; a good read and makes me want to take action.

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