How to be Like Rich DeVos
Author : Williams
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,41 MB
Release : 2008-08
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ISBN : 9788183220835
Author : Williams
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,41 MB
Release : 2008-08
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ISBN : 9788183220835
Author : Rich DeVos
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 34,37 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1476751781
In this candid autobiography, Amway cofounder Rich DeVos reflects on work, faith, family, and the core values he’s held on to, from his humble Christian upbringing through his enormous success running one of the world’s largest businesses. Few people embody the American entrepreneurial spirit as plainly as Rich DeVos. A prominent businessman, self-made billionaire, philanthropist, worldwide speaker, bestselling author, family man, and devout Christian, DeVos not only helped create Amway, one of the world’s biggest companies, but he did it from the ground up with his deep faith in God guiding the way and keeping his hopes alive. Now after the success of his bestselling books in business, DeVos reveals his personal story. Born to poor Dutch immigrants in rural Michigan during the Depression, DeVos learned about the importance of leadership and partnership. His grandfather, father, and teachers taught him valuable lessons and key principles about faith, optimism, and perseverance that would guide his entire life. In high school, he befriended Jay Van Andel, who later became his business partner. Together, they created a whole new way to sell products and established one of the largest, most successful companies in the world. DeVos also talks about his marriage and family, his experiences as a motivational speaker, his ownership of the NBA basketball team Orlando Magic, and his philanthropic, religious, and political endeavors. Inspiring, fascinating, and full of heart, Simply Rich: Life and Lessons from the Cofounder of Amway is the astonishing rags-to-riches story that few can tell. Through his amazing accomplishments as both a businessman and generous soul, DeVos reveals the true meaning of success and how his deep faith helped him become a true American icon.
Author : Rich DeVos
Publisher : Center Street
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,53 MB
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781455594535
Successful businessman, philanthropist, and motivational speaker Rich DeVos has learned the value of maintaining a positive attitude and offering encouragement to others. Now, with the knowledge and wisdom he has gained from his experiences and the influential people he has met DeVos offers you the key he has discovered in unlocking the powerful potential of ten ordinary yet life-changing phrases. Simply by adding these phrases into your daily conversations you can help motivate achievement, instill confidence, and change attitudes in your work and family life. Beyond these practical but profound phrases, DeVos delivers an inspiring message of building hope that resonates in the heart of every human being. Your decision to live with a positive attitude can change your life, your community, even the world. Start today with one small phrase: You can do it.
Author : Richard M. DeVos
Publisher : Plume Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 22,73 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780452270510
In this national bestseller, the co-founder of Amway blends his own amazing story with an inspiring, proven plan for establishing businesses that are both highly profitable and compassionate. "A terrific book".--Larry King.
Author : Richard M. DeVos
Publisher : Berkley Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,86 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780425074565
Believe! is a fresh and much-needed reaffirmation of the tried and true traditional values that can make you the success you want to be. Try it! Believe!
Author : Pat Williams
Publisher : FaithWords
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 32,76 MB
Release : 2008-03-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0446511862
In Coaching Your Kids to be Leaders, Pat Williams takes the seven principles of leadership and applies them to the challenge of building young leaders. The essence of a leader is embodied in these seven important qualities: Vision, Communication, People Skills, Character, Competence, Boldness, Servanthood. Young people can be inspired and motivated to build them into their lives. This is an invaluable tool for those committed to building leadership skills in the children they care for.
Author : Rich DeVos
Publisher : J. Countryman
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 10,45 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780849957079
The life-changing experience of receiving a heart transplant spawned a new awareness in cofounder of Amway Rich DeVos. In "Hope from My Heart", he imparts the fruit of this awareness in ten motivational lessons for life on such subjects as persistence, confidence, respect, accountability and faith.
Author : Dick DeVos
Publisher : Plume Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,12 MB
Release : 1998-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780452277588
Considers the principles underlying the American concept of freedom by drawing on inspirational anecdotes taken from a cross-section of the population. Describes how people have bettered themselves both morally and in their careers by practicing such values as honesty, compassion, self-discipline, initiative, hard work, charity and forgiveness.
Author : Jay Van Andel
Publisher : Collins
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 19,79 MB
Release : 1998-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
The first glimpse into the life of a quiet giant, An Enterprising Life chronicles the life and times of billionaire entrepreneur Jay Van Andel, a founder of the wildly successful Amway Corporation.-- Together with partner Rich DeVos, Jay Van Andel -- ranked #6 on Forbes magazine's wealthiest persons list -- created Amway, one of the world's largest direct-sales operations.-- With an army of 3 million distributors in 80 countries worldwide, Amway earned $7 billion in annual sales in 1997, based on the 450 nutrition and wellness, personal care, home care, and commercial products available through Amway catalogs.-- Amway co-founder Rich DeVos's own book, Compassionate Capitalism (Dutton, 1994), was a New York Times bestseller.Jay Van Andel has led an extraordinary life, filled with adventure, hardship, faith, and, of course, great success. This autobiography now sheds new light on his life, providing Amway employees and distributors (over 400,000 in North America alone), as well asbusinesspeople and entrepreneurs, with the story of a great leader whose vision has created a company that goes beyond commercial -- a company that has for decades helped people help themselves.
Author : Michelle Singletary
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 37,22 MB
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0310338468
Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck or just trying to make smarter financial choices, let award-winning writer and Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary show you the practical steps you need to take for the financial peace you long for. In The 21-Day Financial Fast, Michelle proposes a field-tested financial challenge: for twenty-one days, put away your credit cards and buy only the barest essentials. What happens next will forever change the way you think about wealth. With Michelle's guidance, you'll discover how to: Break bad spending habits Plot a course to become debt-free with the Debt Dash Plan Avoid the temptation of overspending for college Learn how to prepare elderly relatives and yourself for future long-term care expenses Be prepared for any contingency with a Life Happens Fund Stop worrying about money and find the priceless power of financial peace Join the thousands of others who have already discovered practical ways to achieve financial freedom and experience what it truly means to live a life of financial peace and prosperity.