Landing at the Top
How Embracing Adventure Leads to Extraordinary Success
Published on 24. September 2024
208 pages
978-1-64225-929-2 (ISBN)
Description
From a young paperboy in Southern California to a visionary leader in education and business, David R. Jackson's story is a testament to adventure, ambition, and perseverance. His passion for travel and world exploration began when he was a teenager and led to:
- Earning his private pilot license at 16
- Skiing the Americas; he traveled down the Pan-American Highway to Chile, across the Andes to Argentina, and then to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before heading back to California
- Competitive skiing at the collegiate level at Brigham Young University
- Spending a year road tripping and skiing through Europe, the Middle East, the Soviet Union, and Scandinavia
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11/2024
Advantage Media Group
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From his early beginnings struggling in school and working odd jobs, California born and bred DAVID JACKSON tapped into his well of positivity and perseverance to achieve goals he could only dream of when he was young. From taking his first solo flight as a teenager to skiing with Olympians to becoming the owner of one of the most prestigious schools in the United States, David demonstrates that determination, hard work, and belief in yourself can open up a world of possibilities. In his first book, David shares stories of success and defeat to encourage others to dream big and never take no for an answer.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One: A Successful Landing After a Rough Takeoff
Chapter Two: Never Give Up
Chapter Three: A Much-Needed Hand in the Desert
Chapter Four: Big Decisions
Chapter Five: Back in the USSR
Chapter Six: Taking Off
Chapter Seven: She Said Yes!
Chapter Eight: School Should Be Fun and Challenging
Chapter Nine: Landing at the Top
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter One: A Successful Landing After a Rough Takeoff
Chapter Two: Never Give Up
Chapter Three: A Much-Needed Hand in the Desert
Chapter Four: Big Decisions
Chapter Five: Back in the USSR
Chapter Six: Taking Off
Chapter Seven: She Said Yes!
Chapter Eight: School Should Be Fun and Challenging
Chapter Nine: Landing at the Top
Conclusion
