Winning Practices of a Free, Fit, and Prosperous People (Flourish Books) - Softcover

Bitz, Mark W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0985950471 ISBN 13: 9780985950477

Publisher: Mark Bitz, 2019

Synopsis

As the winning practices and advantages of previous generations fade and we fail to address our problems, our challenges grow, incomes stagnate, debt explodes, and fitness wanes. China ascends and vital natural habitats deteriorate. Worst of all, by failing to convey critical practices to our children, we place them in a weaker position than the previous generation for the first time in our history.

In this book, Bitz compares how Americans are doing relative to other populations, documents why we no longer ascend, and describes nine empowering perspectives. He contrasts our instinctual operating system with the one needed for success in the modern world, reminds us of our need to be evolutionarily fit, and most importantly, delineates the Winning Practices that make this possible.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark Bitz is a successful entrepreneur, author, and community leader. He is a graduate of Purdue, Cornell, and Harvard Universities, and a lifelong student of evolution, history, culture, government, economics, business, investing, and leadership. Mark is well-read, educated, and traveled, entrepreneurial, close to nature, thoughtful, and practical. He was named among the "CNY 40 Under 40" and is the recipient of the Purdue University Alumni of Distinction Award. Mark has coached youth soccer and basketball, was instrumental in building the Northwest YMCA in Baldwinsville, New York, and has served on numerous boards. He chaired the Empire State Young President's Organization, Northwest YMCA in Baldwinsville, and New York State 4-H Foundation. He was a director of the Greater Syracuse YMCA, Syracuse Metropolitan Development Association, New York State Business Council, National Turkey Federation, and International Chief Executives Organization. Mark served on the Cornell Agriculture and Life Science Dean's Advisory Board and the Cornell University Council. He is currently a trustee of the Florida Nature Conservancy and oversees the education of the Chief Executives Organization. Mark and his wife of 38 years, Leokadia, have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grand-daughters.

Review:

"Bold, monumental, brilliant, and provocative. Bitz insightfully nails how America has lost its way and offers thoughtful solutions to find our way back. A courageous and important series."

- Bob Vanourek, award-winning author, former CEO of 5 enterprises, Cordillera, Colorado

"Winning Practices is one of the most important books that I have ever read. They are a badly-needed articulation of the problems besetting our country and the solutions to them."

- Gary Fenchuk, award-winning developer and author of Timeless Wisdom, Midlothian, Virginia

"Mark delves into some of our country's biggest challenges and cuts through the politics. He takes you beyond the approaches of the right or the left and presents creative and practical winning ones."

- Stephen McConnell, president of Solano Ventures, Scottsdale, Arizona

"Winning Practices will never, ever leave the top of my desk; it is a comprehensive guide for life. Its insight and organization are amazing. "

- Dr. Story Musgrave, surgeon, Marine veteran, six-time NASA astronaut, and Hubble Space Telescope repairman, Kissimmee, Florida

"Mark has written clearly and truthfully, a complete Operator's Manual for Life. I will share the series with those who are dearest to me."
- Haisook Somers, mother, award-winning maple syrup producer, philanthropist, and volunteer, Montreal, Quebec

"I am profoundly impressed with the Flourish Series. Mark has delineated and backed up with facts and thoughtful analysis of timeless truths and behaviors that will help many individuals lead more fulfilled lives. His work could not come at a better time. As fewer people learn these truths and behaviors from their families and faiths, an insightful, well-organized, secular expression of them becomes ever more important."

- John Doyle, owner and CEO of Doyle Security Systems, Rochester, New York

"Winning Practices provides a road map for living a useful, happy and healthy life. I love it. It should be mandatory reading for every high school student."

- Mitch Sill, retired CEO and owner of Road Machinery & Supplies, Duluth, Minnesota

About this edition

• Publisher: Mark Bitz
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0985950471
• ISBN 13: 9780985950477
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 636