Up, Down, or Sideways: How to Succeed When Times Are Good, Bad, or In Between

InUp, Down, or Sideways, Mark Sanborn, author of the bestselling bookThe Fred Factor, prepares you for life?s inevitable cycles of up and down?and, too often, sideways. We tend to be surprised when downturns hit us and treat them as the exception?and when times are good, we act as if they will never change. In this book, Mark shows us what we should always be doing to be prepared for these cycles and events in our lives in order to make the most of them. Mark tells his own story of a downturn he experienced. Then, he identifies the principles and practices that will help you discover opportunities in both good times and bad, in up and sideways years. Mark provides timely wisdom that can?t be ignored no matter where you are in your personal or professional life. Review We all experience turbulence in our personal lives and in business, just like an airplane. Every pilot has been Up, Down, or Sideways. Mark Sanborn offers you a flight plan to prepare for and thrive in turbulent times. (Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines and author of The Winds of Turbulence)You are holding a life-changing book?it packs a walloping prescriptive punch! Mark poignantly invites us to gain wisdom from the crucible of personal and professional setbacks and guides us to savor faith, family, and friends. Read it, and the people you care about at home and at work will benefit from your journey through Up, Down, or Sideways. (Dr. Joseph Michelli, bestselling author of The Zappos Experience)No matter where you are in life?Up, Down, or Sideways?there?s no question that reading and following Mark Sanborn?s advice will have a dramatic impact on your greater personal and professional success. I read a lot of books, and I enthusiastically recommend that you read this one. (Darren Hardy, publisher of SUCCESS magazine and bestselling author of The Compound Effect)Every book Mark has written has influenced my thinking, but this one has inspired my ?doing.? This book will propel you forward. Bravo, Mark! (Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship, Oahu, and bestselling author of The Divine Mentor)At Zappos, one of our core training courses is built aroundThe Fred Factor, so I was excited about Mark Sanborn?s latest book. If you need encouragement and ideas about how to succeed during challenging times, I recommend readingUp, Down, or Sideways. (Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com and NYT bestselling author of Delivering Happiness)Look for a better wave. . . . Mark?s book is filled with fresh and useful advice on reinvention and new ways to thrive. (Seth Godin, author of Poke the Box)No matter what state you?re in?Up, Down, or Sideways?Mark Sanborn brings you back to the core principles that never change, no matter where you are. If you want to act on a ?good should,? then youshould read this book. (Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, multimillion-selling author of Mojo and What Got You Here Won't Get You There)Mark is an extraordinary speaker and an outstanding leader who speaks with conviction and experience on success. The practical advice and pearls of wisdom throughout this book are worth studying, contemplating, and dissecting. Learn how to apply them in your business and in your life to create sustainable growth and prosperity in all you do. (Dr. Nido Qubein, chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company and president of High Point University)Mark Sanborn continues to amaze with his relevant, why-didn?t-I-think-of-that lessons for success in work and life. His latest great book,Up, Down, or Sideways, will help you keep all life?s ups and downs in perspective?and you?ll love his concept of Sideways. Who needs to read this book right now? Everybody does! (Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Lead with LUV) From the Inside Flap If you?re anything like me, you?ve probably experienced days?maybe months or years?when you feel as if you are being swept along by life. Bigg