Take This Life and Love It!: 53 Ways to Help You Do Just That [Paperback]

A Lifelong Journey in Search of Happiness Tom Lawhead retired from banking at
the age of 39. It wasn't because of luck or a windfall; it was planned. Tom's
been on a wonderful journey, but there are plenty of downsides to his story
as well. The motivation for writing this book came from singing and playing
guitar in nursing homes, adult day care facilities and special needs
hospitals. He sees firsthand, every day, lives nearing their ends and the
affect it has on everyone around them. He often asks himself, What have
their lives been like? Did they do everything they wanted to? Did they leave
important issues unresolved? In this book, Tom candidly shares his
failures, weaknesses and regrets as well as many lessons about how to avoid
the same pitfalls. He gives a glimpse of what true happiness is all about and
how to achieve it. There is no shortage of practical advice regarding family,
money, careers, faith, sickness and even death. Read this book and learn how
to Take This Life And Love It!TOM LAWHEAD has dedicated his entire professional career to the financial services industry. He has held various executive positions with The Capital Corporation Investment Bankers, Transamerica Business Capital, Wachovia Bank, and The Business Development Corporation and currently President of his own company, The Hunter Group, Business Advisors.

Lawhead holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and a degree from the LSU graduate School of Banking in Baton Rouge.

Tom continues to be involved in the community in his home city of Columbia, SC. He and his lovely bride, Diane, spend most of their time relaxing at their home on beautiful Lake Murray, SC.Preface
Introduction
Growing Kids Not Shrubs
The Value of Leadership
Do You Ever Wish You Could Do High School Over?
Deciding What to Do with Your Life at Age Eighteen
How Can I Spend the Rest of My Life Doing This?
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