{"product_id":"greatness-is-a-choice-isbn-9781394185757","title":"Greatness Is a Choice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA battle-tested guide on how to live a great life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Greatness Is a Choice, \u003c\/i\u003eWall Street legend Ethan Penner presents a jewel box filled with thoughts and ideas that\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003echallenge readers by stimulating a higher level of awareness and critical thinking. Penner’s forthright style makes the book invaluable to a broad range of readers. Each chapter is a guidepost for today’s challenging societal issues, but the words are also rooted in timeless thinking culled from Penner’s considerable personal and professional experiences. \u003ci\u003eGreatness Is a Choice\u003c\/i\u003e asks readers to consider new ideas and strategies as critical tools in the pursuit of a better life for themselves and their families. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreatness Is a Choice \u003c\/i\u003eis also a compendium of values and ideals anyone can adopt to achieve greater personal and societal fulfillment. Penner writes about kindness, respect, and faith, along with a healthy reverence for family and legacy. Penner challenges readers to see the natural interconnectivity of politics, finance, economics, ideology, faith, nature, and music. Readers will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover new ways of thinking about how to define and attain personal success.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe reminded of the American principles that contributed to the nation’s rapid ascent and still serve as a beacon of hope, equality, and prosperity. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Learn how choices to pursue a life of personal growth also benefit society.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe challenged to think and take action to do their part in creating a more peaceful and productive future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreatness Is a Choice \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read for anyone with the courage to be intellectually challenged, consider and adopt new ideas, and think deeply about choices that lead to better lives for ourselves and our children. It is an ideal book to share with others to help establish a better intellectual framework for our future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eJulius Erving\u003c\/i\u003e xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrologue – Greatness Is a Choice xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Greatness in You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 You Must Admire Yourself 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 What Is Your Life’s Purpose? 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Prayer Is Powerful 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Be Human 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Risk Is Life 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The Specter of Death 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Time Is Everything 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 The Ground Beckons 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Sacrifice Is a Prerequisite for Greatness 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 We Must Honor Our Body 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 You Have the Potential for Magic 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Life Is Hard for a Reason 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Work Is Not a Four- Letter Word 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Personal Responsibility 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 The Steep Price of Dishonesty 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 The Bubble of Joy 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Don’t Share Your Unresearched Opinions, Please 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Fulfilling Potential Is Fulfilling 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 There Is No Discipline, Only Faith 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Qi 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Music Is Eternal 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Finding Peace and Joy in Nature 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Finding Your Greatness In the World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23 Choosing Whom to Share Your Life With 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24 The Debilitating Effects of the Victim Mentality 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25 Duality 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26 Honor Your Ancestors and Your Legacy 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27 Take Care of Each Other 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28 There Will Always Be Hatred 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 29 Everyone Is a Philosopher, Teacher, and Student 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 30 Giving Advice Is Senseless 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 31 Life Is an Improv 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 32 Kindness and Generosity Are the Highest Levels of Selfishness 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 33 Mastery Is Simplicity 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 34 The Best Ideas Survive Open Debate 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 35 The Ripple Effect 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 36 Sexuality and the Importance of Sexual Energy 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 37 Emotions Often Block Truth 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 38 We All Screw Up 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 39 The Kid in the Playground 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 40 The Unique Love of a Parent 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 41 Comfort in the Herd 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 42 Inertia Destroys, Always Go 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 43 More Is Not Better 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: the Foundations of a Great Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 44 The Importance of Timing 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 45 Trusting Our Instincts 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 46 Freedom 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 47 Most of Us Never Notice 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 48 Pro-Cyclicality Can Be Crushing 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 49 Racism and Discrimination Are the Domain of the Dumb 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 50 Democracy Depends on Education 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 51 Physical Safety Is the Cornerstone of a Healthy Society 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 52 The Hunger for Security 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 53 Integrated Systems and Intersections 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 54 Earth Is a Giant, Challenging, and Diverse School 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 55 Government Is Inherently Dangerous 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 56 Equality Is Not the Point 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 57 Government Is a Company and Taxpayers Are the Investors 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 58 The Persuasion Industry 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 59 The World Is Self- Correcting 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 60 Teaching People to Fish 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 61 The Treadmill of Life Is Moving Too Fast 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 62 The Truth About Money and Finance 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 63 Capitalism . . .  161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 64 . . . Not Cronyism 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 65 The Limitations of Capitalism 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 66 Canaries in the Coal Mine 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 67 Class Envy Is a Dangerous Poison 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 68 The Basis of Cynicism: The Milgram Study 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 69 A Final Thought . . . The World Won’t End 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 179\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eETHAN PENNER\u003c\/b\u003e is widely recognized as a pioneer in the fields of real estate and finance, with 30 years’ experience in those areas. In 2011, he was selected as one of the real estate industry’s 65 Living Legends by Real Estate Forum.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGreatness Is a Choice\u003c\/i\u003e, Wall Street legend Ethan Penner presents a treasure trove of thoughts and ideas that will challenge and inspire you to achieve a higher level of awareness and critical thinking. The author’s forthright approach makes the book invaluable to a wide variety of readers, including anyone with the courage to challenge their intellect, adopt new ideas, and think deeply about their choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter is a guidepost for today’s most challenging social issues and rooted in timeless thinking that drives Penner’s considerable personal experience and achievements. The book asks you to consider new ideas and strategies as critical tools in the pursuit of a better life for yourself and your family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreatness Is a Choice\u003c\/i\u003e is a compendium of values and ideals accessible to anyone who hopes to achieve greater personal and social fulfilment. The book examines kindness, respect, faith, family, and legacy, challenging you to see the interconnection between politics, finance, economics, ideology, faith, nature, and music. You’ll discover new ways to think about and define personal success and be reminded of the American principles that contributed to the country’s rapid ascent and continue to serve as a beacon of hope, equality, and prosperity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also learn about how choosing to live a life pursuing personal growth has tremendous benefits for society as well and be challenged to think and take action to do your part in creating a more peaceful, prosperous, and productive future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreatness Is a Choice\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone who hopes to create a better life for themselves and for their children. It’s the perfect book to share with others to help establish a stronger intellectual framework for our future.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e GREATNESS IS A CHOICE  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ethan’s book is full of lessons—about being tenacious, about being humble, about paying it forward—that are worth reading for anyone interested in leading a great life.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Steve Cohen, \u003c\/b\u003e Investment Legend and Owner, New York Mets \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ethan Penner understands how to be a great friend and thus a great person. His book \u003ci\u003eGreatness Is a Choice\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful guide that is sure to provoke readers to examine their core beliefs and to give them a fresh outlook.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Sharon Osbourne\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ethan and I came to our respective successes from very different worlds, Ethan from the finance side, me from the heavy metal music side. We, however, share the same traits: Tenacity, Wisdom, Inspiration, Stability, Trust, Excellence, and Discipline. These are our core principles and values and Ethan embodies them to the max and his book beautifully shows you the road map to his life.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John “Jay Jay” French, \u003c\/b\u003e Founder and Lead Guitarist, Twisted Sister\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989310193893,"sku":"NP9781394185757","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394185757.jpg?v=1761783616","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/greatness-is-a-choice-isbn-9781394185757","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}