Little Giant: The Story of Aruba's Surf Shop and the Rebels Who Built It - Marcia Heath

Descriere Little Giant: The Story of Aruba's Surf Shop and the Rebels Who Built It - Marcia Heath

Ever dream of quitting the rat race to chase your passion? Meet David Putnam and Yair Lichtenstein, college buddies who ditched promising careers to open a tiny surf shop on the Caribbean shores of Aruba. In Little Giant, author Marcia Heath vividly recounts how the two trailblazers defied the odds to transform Bula Surf Shop into a thriving iconic brand...all while keeping their entrepreneurial passion (and friendship) alive. The world separates doers from dreamers. This book celebrates the rare few who are both. Masterfully blending memoir, biography, and compelling insights, Heath reveals how David and Yair's courageous choices inspired her own journey from burnt-out baby boomer to finding her calling as a writer. It's just one of the revelations in this unforgettable true story about what it really takes to pursue your dreams and seek success on your own terms. You'll find motivation and hope in each wipeout and every wave of their success, while getting a rare glimpse of an idyllic Caribbean lifestyle through 50 full-color photos. Whether you're ready to take a bold leap or dreaming of one, Little Giant invites you to relax, reset, and pursue whatever's been knocking at the door of your heart. \nFrom idealistic dream to unlikely success: a true story now being made into a documentary film Who hasn't dreamed of quitting the rat race to live in a tropical paradise? Two decades ago, David Putnam and Yair Lichtenstein did just that--leaving behind a law degree and a career in marine science to open a tiny surf shop on the sunny shores of Aruba. No retail experience. No formal business plan. Just a shared vision of building a life they wouldn't need a vacation from. In Little Giant, Marcia Heath captures how these two trailblazers transformed Bula Surf Shop from a humble storefront into a beloved iconic brand while keeping their entrepreneurial spirit (and friendship) alive. Blending memoir with biography, Heath reveals how their unconventional mindset and courageous choices inspired her--a burnt-out boomer--to finally pursue her lifelong dream of writing. It's one of many revelations in this captivating exploration of what it really takes to follow a passion and redefine success on your own terms. You'll find inspiration in each wipeout and every wave of their success, while getting rare glimpses of an idyllic Caribbean lifestyle in 50 vibrant photos. The world separates doers from dreamers. This book celebrates those rare few who are both. Whether you'r

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9798989720613

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