LYNN LEACH Lynn Leach has been married to her husband Norman for 42 years, and they have 3 sons and 6 granddaughters. The phrase Against The Grain has been in known written She has been involved in direct sales / network marketing for 45 years. She use since the early 17th century, but its meaning has not also has 13 years of experience in restaurant management. Her 44 years of changed over the years. In 2013, we apply this phrase Brian Tracy ministry include serving on the board of directors in leadership positions for 8 to non-traditionalists who work outside of the norm or commonly-accepted thought patterns. Aly N. Benitez, Esq. Charles Simons, DDS large organizations and also 3 national secular non-profit organizations. She Corey Taylor Drew Schultz served as pastor of Mars Hill Baptist Church and was a gospel clown and had a puppet ministry. Entrepreneurs, in particular, are well-known for using She now uses network marketing as a ministry to help families, ministers and missionaries, and this non-traditional approach to attain success in their Cyndi McCay Jason C. Platt as a fundraiser to help non-profit organizations and churches. unique endeavors, and the Celebrity Experts® in this book Christina Chitwood Dr. John Fornetti have survived and thrived in the midst of the constantly- Arham Faraaz Judy van Niekerk Marketing and teaching are two of Lynn’s strengths, and she has developed her own training changing marketplace – going Against The Grain. program to help people understand how to build their home businesses. She has authored David Smith Kate Crowley Smith Successful entrepreneurs, including our Celebrity Experts®, CALLING ALL LEADS – The 10 Minute Interview, which is the first book in her Mentor With Lynn Alan Schuh Lindsay Dicks have often made decisions that appear unusual and go Series. It is available on Kindle. She is also a co-author of NEW RULES FOR SUCCESS with John Helena Nyman Lynn Leach Against The Grain. They carefully assess the conditions Spencer Ellis, and co-author of DARE TO SUCCEED with Jack Canfield. and make decisions that many would claim foolhardy, Felicia K. Maher Matthew Elmer risky or illogical. However, they are not bystanders – they Debbie Elder Matthew T. Soileau Because she understands what a toxic world we live in, she has embraced the Q philosophy of have achieved their goals! Have you? maintaining our life essentials -- our air, water and nutrition. She was the first to achieve the rank Gerald Alexander Rory Carruthers ® of Premier, the highest position in Q International, Inc. The Celebrity Experts in this book include entrepreneurs, Gunnar Andri Thorisson Dr. Rudy Braydich mentors and coaches. They go a step further and em- Jenn Scalia Dr. Mark Braydich Lynn is passionate about all natural healing -- on all levels: physical, emotional, relational, power you with the secrets of their success. To the reader who wants to enjoy success, these Celebrity Experts® will spiritual and financial. She owns Common Scents Health Research & Wellness Centers and is an Kenneth E. Albrecht, M.D. Monika Brunschwiler share proven ways to move forward with their plans, the Kate Upchurch Shomail Malik aroma therapist and massage therapist. She specializes in essential oil science concentrating on mindset required and the way to do it. They will be for- emotional release, all natural pain management and all natural first aides. Johnny Tarcica Susan Kansky midable guides. Myles Miller Laurel Hurst You can reach Lynn at: [email protected]. 724-292-8481 So, to move forward, follow the Celebrity Experts® and go Nick Nanton Ken Courtright Against The Grain…. 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Orlando Ave, #2 Winter Park, FL 32789 or call 1.877.261.4930 Visit us online at: www.CelebrityPressPublishing.com CELEBRITY PRESS® Winter Park, Florida CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 TAKE ACTION AND NEVER GIVE UP By Brian Tracy ...............................................................................15 CHAPTER 2 REBUILDING THE FOUNDATION: Reaching the “American Dream” by Going Back to Basics By Aly N. Benitez, Esq. ..................................................................25 CHAPTER 3 THE TORTOISE ALWAYS WINS By Corey Taylor ..............................................................................33 CHAPTER 4 LIVING WITH UNBRIDLED PASSION By Cyndi McCay ............................................................................41 CHAPTER 5 RELEASING THE ATHLETE INSIDE YOU By Christina Chitwood ..................................................................51 CHAPTER 6 MY DAY By Arham Faraaz ...........................................................................61 CHAPTER 7 DOWN AND OUT AT 53! I CAME BACK AND YOU CAN TOO! By David Smith ...............................................................................69 CHAPTER 8 SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE IN ANY ECONOMY — ACTION STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE TODAY By Alan Schuh ...............................................................................81 CHAPTER 9 HOW TO SOAR DESPITE THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS By Helena Nyman ..........................................................................91 CHAPTER 10 FROM J.O.B (JOURNEY OF THE BROKE) TO FLOURISHING IN FREEDOM! By Felicia Kaye Maher ...................................................................101 CHAPTER 11 REMEMBER WHAT YOUR MOMMA TAUGHT YOU! By Debbie Elder .............................................................................109 CHAPTER 12 THE MAGIC OF IMAGINATION By Gerald Alexander .....................................................................119 CHAPTER 13 WHEN THE ERUPTION STARTS, LOCATION IS EVERYTHING By Gunnar Andri Thorisson ...........................................................129 CHAPTER 14 FROM CORPORATE CAPTIVE TO MOTIVATED MAVEN By Jenn Scalia ...............................................................................137 CHAPTER 15 SAVE YOUR LIFE & YOUR MONEY – YOUR HEALTH IN A DOWN ECONOMY – MEDICATION REDUCTION By Kenneth E. Albrecht, M.D. ........................................................145 CHAPTER 16 HOW TO RELEASE YOUR SELF – SABOTAGING LABELS AND HAVE A HIGH PERFORMANCE LIFE By Kate Upchurch .........................................................................153 CHAPTER 17 THE TOOLS TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL COACHING BUSINESS...FAST! By Johnny Tarcica ..........................................................................163 CHAPTER 18 SUCCESS-FILLED FACTORS From Knowledge to Action By Myles Miller ..............................................................................175 CHAPTER 19 STAND OUT AND BREAK OUT! HOW TO GO AGAINST THE GRAIN WITH STORYSELLING By Nick Nanton & JW Dicks ...........................................................183 CHAPTER 20 SUCCESS STARTS EARLY WITH MINDSET By Rick Appelt ...............................................................................193 CHAPTER 21 SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES: WHERE AND HOW TO FIND IT By Brenda Lee ...............................................................................201 CHAPTER 22 STOP AND FOCUS By Andrea Reaka, PhD ..................................................................209 CHAPTER 23 AGAINST THE ODDS By Charles Simons, DDS ...............................................................217 CHAPTER 24 FIT FOR THE PROFESSION By Drew Schultz .............................................................................225 CHAPTER 25 TWO FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES LEADERS REQUIRE TO DO THINGS DIFFERENT IN TOMORROW’S WORLD By Jason C. Platt ...........................................................................233 CHAPTER 26 AVOIDING COMMODIFICATION By Dr. John Fornetti .......................................................................243 CHAPTER 27 YOUR POWER – YOUR RICHES – 7 STEPS TO EXTRAORDINARILY RELEASE YOUR POWERS