第1章 More Praise for Refire! Don't Retire

"This book is full of simple truths of profound value to mature adults in transition who are ready to focus on significance rather than success. It is also playfully inspiring, encouraging the reader to be open and spontaneous through such things as identifying a 'Last Minute Gang' and living by the 'Nothing Ordinary' rule. It's a delightful read!"

-Mary Lindenstein Walshok, Professor of Sociology and Dean, University Extension, University of California, San Diego

"Companies could help their executives before leaving by using this book. C-level executives are often at a loss after stepping out of a power seat. This book would've made my transition much easier as I floundered to regain my purpose and passion. I will use Refire! lessons to help my leaders move from success to significance and regain the passion they once had for running their organization."

-Alan Sorkin, Executive coach, Vistage International

"Ken Blanchard is a master storyteller. Morton Shaevitz has been working for years in the arena of older adults and looks at aging from a new and different perspective. Refire! Don't Retire goes down easy and is packed with practical wisdom."

-Bob Buford, founder, Leadership Network and The Halftime Institute and author of Halftime and Drucker & Me

"Refire your love, joy, passion, purposefulness, success, and significance with this magnificent book! Drink deeply of the wisdom of Ken and Morton's brilliance so you can have a delightfully ageless future with ever more fun."

-Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and author of The Miracles in You series

"Refire! is a blueprint for a new, exciting, vibrant, meaningful, serving life. If you have to have a tattoo, this title would make a good one. Ten thousand people turn sixty-five every day. They should all be required to read this book."

-Hyrum Smith, author of The Power of Perception and What Matters Most

"Refire! Don't Retire will re-energize you and your relationships-as well as your book club!"

-Iris F. Litt, MD, Professor Emerita of Pediatrics and former Director, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

To "Zig" Ziglar

1926-2012

An author, salesman, motivational speaker,

and inspiring friend who first introduced Ken

to the concept of refiring. With his incredible,

positive energy, Zig made a difference in the lives

of everyone with whom he came in contact.