Landing at the Top
Advantage Media Group (Verlag)
978-1-64225-930-8 (ISBN)
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
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch multiple successful businesses before taking the helm at Fairmont Schools, where he transformed a small institution into a leading private school network. A dedicated philanthropist and faith-driven leader, he has spent decades shaping the educational landscape, serving in leadership roles, and giving back to communities around the world.
Now semi-retired, David continues to travel, having visited over 130 countries, while devoting his time to philanthropy and family. This inspiring memoir chronicles a life of adventure, leadership, and unwavering determination—proving that with vision and courage, anything is possible.
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.
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.11.2024 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Charleston |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 228 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-64225-930-6 / 1642259306 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-64225-930-8 / 9781642259308 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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