This inspiring and encouraging book from respected consultant Robert L. Dilenschneider provides 25 fascinating and diverse profiles of iconic men and women that show where they were at or near age 25—and how they built their legacies across a range of careers, including the arts, business, science, and government.
Do you think Albert Einstein had his act together by his mid-20s? Think again. Would you assume style icon and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn's life was always as beautiful as she was? Far from it. At the other end of the spectrum is the revolutionary Steve Jobs, who was at the top of his game by age 25. But Jobs's beginnings were marked by his adoption, displacement, bullying, and then a rocky personal life. This absorbing book examines the trajectories of 25 iconic figures—from Toni Morrison to Albert Einstein and Golda Meir to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—to reveal where they were in their lives in their mid-twenties and the choices that enabled them to make their historic marks.
For those who are coming of age now, and for those who care about them and their futures, these captivating profiles provide inspiration, instruction, and encouragement.
Foreword by Ambassador Donald Blinken
Praise Robert L. Dilenschneider's Decisions
"Sound advice wrapped in often little-known stories of a broad range of people. Fun to read and sound."
—Fay Vincent, Former Commissioner, Major League Baseball
**"Upgrade your daily decisions with the wisdom of two dozen renowned influencers who changed history."
—**Mehmet Oz, M.D., New York Times bestselling author and tv host
"Dilenschneider is a masterful storyteller. Every page is full of inspiration. Highly recommended!!"
—Douglas Brinkley, New York Times bestselling author
