A view from the roof : lessons for life and business by Mackie, Calvin, author, Mackie, Willie, author instant download

A view from the roof : lessons for life and business by Mackie, Calvin, author, Mackie, Willie, author instant download

xxii, 141 pages : 22 cm, \"A university professor. A restauranteur. A Hollywood leading man. The Mackie Men of New Orleans have made success a family tradition. In A View From the Roof, Presidential award winning speaker Dr. Calvin Mackie reveals just how they did it. Through a slideshow of poignant stories involving their tough-as-nails roofer dad Willie, you'll learn the hands-on, humorous lessons that propelled Calvin and his brothers to the top of their professions. From the hot gable rooftops of New Orleans to the set of a Spike Lee film, this book will leave you with a view you'll remember forever!!!\"--Back cover, Includes bibliographical references, Introduction -- 1. Create something out of nothing : master your craft -- 2. Nothing is greater than education, training & experience -- 3. Learn to love what you do or find something else to do -- 4. Make self-discipline your habit -- 5. Have something to wake up for : God, family & children -- 6. There's a time for work and a time to play : don't mix the two -- 7. Have pride in an honest day's work -- 8. Don't fear evaluation of your work : invite it! -- 9. There will always be hard times : prepare -- 10. Masters teach : passing on your knowledge & mentoring