Extraordinary People: Real Life Lessons on What It Takes to AchieveSuccess shares with readers Mr. Smith, a popular contributor to the"Leaders & Success" column of Investor's Business Daily, draws on his experienceas an entrepreneur and business reporter to show the common traits and behaviorsthat are often shared by high-achievers. These can include courage, thewillingness to make dramatic changes, optimism, having an innovativeimagination, and persistence in the face of adversity.While learning what it takes to reach enduring success, readers learn about suchfascinating people as musician Ray Charles; Martha Harper, inventor of thefranchise system; Simon Bolivar, liberator of six South American nations; andnovelist Anne Rice.