About the Book
Let's face it, the hope fades a few weeks after we finish the book and very little, if anything, really changes.
So what kind of book is this? It will challenge you but with challenge comes change. As Tom "Big Al" Schreiter, [3 million books sold], declared, ""How to build character? Mark J shows us how in this story of personal development. Warning. Working through this book takes effort, but the result will last a lifetime. A great book."
The Discovery
A chance meeting in 1994 led Mark to a discovery. The discovery? That an easy to make and easy to keep promise daily would lead to a skill making change effortless.
Little did Mark know that chance meeting and keeping a promise daily would also lead to the 13 Riches of Life, move him from bankrupt to beach front and doing what he loves daily. The promise is really is easy to keep and it's easy not to keep. That's the challenge.
At the core of the discovery was a very simple idea. We must grow in character before we can acquire authentic wealth that last and perpetuates. At that meeting Mark was handed a hand-written version the Ancient Verities and The Map to the 13 Riches of Life. He was told the Map to Riches was of no value if he did not master the Verities, grow his character and stand tall in the seven basic truths that yield wealth effortless.
The Work
Mark had read lots of "those self-help books" and found, while some offered a good thoughts or ideas, there was no daily plan. Everybody knows a vision without a plan is a fairytale. What really sets this book apart in addition to the Seven Basic Truths the truly wealthy know is a specific, daily plan in the form of a 98-page workbook. The workbook, available in all additions, guides you with a very short checklist so anyone can master the Verities and then effortlessly navigate The Map, also included, to the 13 Riches in Life.
Let's Make It Easy For Everyone
A survey was conducted to discern what would be the best way to make the book and workbook available. Some people wanted the workbook included in the book so the charting of their progress and the material were together. Others felt it should be separate because they did not want to write in a book. And, a third group, those who enjoy ebooks, would have the daily plan [it appears in all versions], but no way to do the writing required to acquire the 13 Riches.
Instead of trying to find the best choice, Mark decided to make it easy for everyone. If you write in books, grab the paperback version. If you don't like writing in books or really enjoy ebooks, just head over to markjbooks.com and you can download the workbook instantly.
About the Author :
Mark Januszewski lives on Kauai, Hawaii and graduated American International College in 1971 as a double major. He holds degrees in English and Education. Considered within the Direct Sale Industry, a the Trainer's Trainer, Mark was awarded Trainer of the Year from among 80,000 candidates. Mark has simultaneously educated and entertained audiences internationally since 1995. His power packed workshops have been described as both "riveting and unique." As the old saying goes, "the proof is in the printout" and the printout on Mark is this clear. The last 54 workshops he's done have sold out months in advance. For better than two decades both the online course Mark shares once a year, The MasterKeyExperience(TM) and his workshops on personal development culminate with a principled philosophy based on the word "Giraffe." And for just as long as Mark has been speaking to groups, attendees have asked for that "Giraffe Philosophy" to be detailed in writing. In July of 2016 Mark released "Standing Tall" to meet the growing
Review :
5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book!
By JohnAtchBlog on August 12, 2016
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
This book will walk you through step by step how you can live your dreams. Its not filled with fluff and wishful thinking. Its for anyone who feels stuck in life but has no idea how to change it. A true life changer.
5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant! A compelling read and life long treasure.
By Terrence G Neraasen on August 19, 2016
Format: Paperback
Brilliant! My immediate impression on reading this Mark's Masterpiece is that it exemplifies the words of Haanel when he says "Accuracy in building words and sentences is the highest form of architecture in civilization and is a passport to success." [The Master Key Part 15 (20)]. Mark has distilled the wisdom and passion of what he has come to know about the power within each of us, and how we can recognize and apply that as we design and then manifest our own lives. He is a superb story teller and has brilliantly adapted the formats and approaches of two other accomplished writers and teachers, Mandino and Haanel, in crafting this work. But he's added his own inimitable style which I have come to appreciate and admire as a Master Key Experience member. The value of this book will be in the degree to which the reader assimilates and applies the knowledge therein. This book not only guides one to an understanding of the way in which being in harmony with natural laws leads to joy, health and wealth in all areas of our lives, it provides practical exercises and instructions about how to apply that knowledge. I must admit I've not even completed the book because I am compelled to heed his admonition to complete the work, spend two weeks with each of the Seven Verities, before proceeding beyond. I got the Kindle edition and ordered the hard copy version because I want this book in my library. Get it. Read it. Do the work. And never stop applying what you learn.
5.0 out of 5 starsStanding Tall is an intriguing story that includes a great, step-by-step
By Casurvivor on August 13, 2016
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
Standing Tall is an intriguing story that includes a great, step-by-step, day-by-day, workbook that will lead you to look at the world and yourself in a different way. The principles that are gathered here are thousands of years old, and work for you to improve your life, as you assimilate them into your thinking. There is no secret - there's a WORKbook, because there is work to do to change your life - but it is so worth it! My book is already dog-eared and curled up from the work I've done thus far. I can't wait to finish it and then move on to the #MKE that Mark teaches every September for a deeper dive into these principles. Do yourself a favor - begin to Stand Tall today!
5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book!
By JohnAtchBlog on August 12, 2016
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
This book will walk you through step by step how you can live your dreams. Its not filled with fluff and wishful thinking. Its for anyone who feels stuck in life but has no idea how to change it. A true life changer.
5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant! A compelling read and life long treasure.
By Terrence G Neraasen on August 19, 2016
Format: Paperback
Brilliant! My immediate impression on reading this Mark's Masterpiece is that it exemplifies the words of Haanel when he says -Accuracy in building words and sentences is the highest form of architecture in civilization and is a passport to success.- [The Master Key Part 15 (20)]. Mark has distilled the wisdom and passion of what he has come to know about the power within each of us, and how we can recognize and apply that as we design and then manifest our own lives. He is a superb story teller and has brilliantly adapted the formats and approaches of two other accomplished writers and teachers, Mandino and Haanel, in crafting this work. But he's added his own inimitable style which I have come to appreciate and admire as a Master Key Experience member. The value of this book will be in the degree to which the reader assimilates and applies the knowledge therein. This book not only guides one to an understanding of the way in which being in harmony with natural laws leads to joy, health and wealth in all areas of our lives, it provides practical exercises and instructions about how to apply that knowledge. I must admit I've not even completed the book because I am compelled to heed his admonition to complete the work, spend two weeks with each of the Seven Verities, before proceeding beyond. I got the Kindle edition and ordered the hard copy version because I want this book in my library. Get it. Read it. Do the work. And never stop applying what you learn.
5.0 out of 5 starsStanding Tall is an intriguing story that includes a great, step-by-step
By Casurvivor on August 13, 2016
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
Standing Tall is an intriguing story that includes a great, step-by-step, day-by-day, workbook that will lead you to look at the world and yourself in a different way. The principles that are gathered here are thousands of years old, and work for you to improve your life, as you assimilate them into your thinking. There is no secret - there's a WORKbook, because there is work to do to change your life - but it is so worth it! My book is already dog-eared and curled up from the work I've done thus far. I can't wait to finish it and then move on to the #MKE that Mark teaches every September for a deeper dive into these principles. Do yourself a favor - begin to Stand Tall today!