New York Times bestselling author, humorist, and speaker Michael Perry delivers real-world lessons on leadership, creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurship.
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“If Mark Twain had written a book about seeking wisdom, this would have been it!”
– Andy Andrews, The Traveler’s Gift
From the author, Michael Perry:
One day I found myself adrift at sea. Literally. As in, it was my first ever saltwater fishing trip, we were twelve miles out, and the engine quit.
Fortunately, I had a terrific conversation partner beside me—my friend Andy. Over the next four hours, as the captain limped the boat home, Andy and I revisited the twists and turns of our careers and realized: At every step along the way we met invaluable mentors…even though we didn’t realize they were mentoring us at the time.
“You oughta put together a talk about it,” said Andy. And so I did. And that keynote speech became the little book accompanying this note: IMPROBABLE MENTORS & HAPPY TANGENTS: How firefighters and poets, truckers and nurses, soldiers and singers, and other improbable individuals can show you the way in business and creativity.
From the publisher:
Brief, punchy, humorous, filled with memorable characters, and fundamentally practical no matter the form of art or business you pursue, IMPROBABLE MENTORS distills profound business and leadership lessons from everyday experiences and concludes with a chapter titled, “The Most Improbable Mentor Move of All.”
“This compelling narrative illustrates how true growth comes from recognizing unexpected opportunities, aligning decisions with core values, embracing adaptability, mastering resilience, fostering connections, and staying in motion toward long-term success.”
– Joe Sanfelippo, speaker, author of Lead Where You Are and Hacking Leadership
From the back cover: Michael Perry’s journey is a masterclass in embracing the unexpected. Raised among farmers, loggers, and cowboys, he first built a career as a registered nurse and EMT before unexpectedly finding his true calling as a New York Times bestselling author, humorist,and sought-after speaker. With over 20 books to his name, Perry has spent three decades navigating the dynamic crossroads of creativity and commerce. Improbable Mentors was born from a keynote reflecting on this unique path–one shaped by wisdom from unconventional guides and the art of balancing storytelling with strategy.
Narrated by: Michael Perry
Length: 1 hour and 53 minutes
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