A great graduation gift--specifically designed for people early in their careers. Most of the information in the book is not taught in college. The Success Ladder is the first and only book to condense the best of the great ideas on how to succeed at work and in life, organize them as actions required when performing a given activity, and thus provide a step-by-step blueprint for personal and career success. The author spent almost 40 years compiling this information so you don't have to. You'll discover how to get motivated, establish your goals, and improve your characteristics, behavior, and capabilities to maximize your potential and achievements. There is a significant amount of material on how to plan and execute projects of all sizes effectively. At work you'll stand out from the crowd and appear to have decades of extra experience because you'll have the actions required for project management, leadership, marketing, negotiation, decision making/problem solving, and many other work-related activities at your fingertips. You'll also discover how to manage your time successfully and how to establish and maintain great personal and professional relationships. The Success Ladder is for anyone who wants to achieve his or her personal and financial dreams by saving years of educational effort and avoiding countless, serious mistakes.