Thanks to Katie Schnack of Smith Publicity, Inc., I am giving away one print copy of ‘The Parables Of Sunlight’ by Margaret Dulaney.
Description Parables Of Sunlight by Margaret Dulaney
The Parables of Sunlight follows Margaret as she adjusts to her new life of farm ownership, and the questionable gift of an abandoned racehorse, whose life hangs in the balance for half a year. At the time, this struggle mirrored others of a similar intensity in Dulaney’s life, such as her mother’s battle with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The story illustrates the powerful resilience of hope and offers an antidote for cynicism, countering the temptation to give up. Readers will find resonance with their own battles, and the need for perseverance in the face of despair.
The Parables of Sunlight will appeal to anyone who has ever loved an animal, a patch of land, or a community of loving souls. Imagine if Anne Lamott wrote Charlotte’s Web — that is what this book brings to the table.
About Margaret Dulaney
Margaret Dulaney is an author, playwright and essayist, and founder of the spoken word website Listenwell.org. Her latest book, The Parables of Sunlight, is about leaving NYC and finding hope in the country. Culled from a lifetime’s study of the ancients and mystics of all traditions, Margaret’s writings employ the ideas of Emerson, Lao Tzu, Hafiz, George MacDonald, Richard Rohr, Emanuel Swedenborg, Lorna Byrne, Marcus Aurelius, Shakespeare, Rudolph Steiner and many others.
In 2010 Margaret founded the open faith, spoken word website ListenWell.Org. Each month Listen Well posts one ten-minute, professionally recorded essay designed to puzzle out a spiritual theme through story and metaphor. Listeners vary from practicing Buddhists to open-minded Christians, from those struggling to find a working tradition to those who are happy with their practice. Margaret records her writings at Maggie’s Farm recording studios in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Artt of the Black Card: No Bullsh*t Guide to Business by Anthony Ryan Sadana
Publisher: Artt Press (January, 2020) Category: Self-help, Motivational, Entrepreneurship, LBGTQ, Business, Memoir, & Non-Fiction Tour dates: September 29-November 25, 2020 ISBN: 978-1734311006 Available in Print and ebook, 140 pages
Description Artt of the Black Card by Anthony Ryan Sadana
“The Artt of the Black Card” is a fresh, concise, irreverent instruction manual on how to succeed as an entrepreneur based on the author’s own original insights and his risk-taking record as a businessman and innovator. This is not a cookie-cutter business book filled with tired advice and worn-out clichés. “The Artt of the Black Card” is a contrarian guidebook for a new generation of business owners and leaders — anyone with the smarts, guts and passion for making money. You don’t need an MBA to get rich, and “The Artt of the Black Card” proves it.
Employing nine vital work/life lessons using the exclusive and legendary American Express Black Card, aka the Centurion Card as a framework, author and serial entrepreneur Anthony Ryan Sadana explains how to make money while the world around you is going to hell and emerge stronger than ever. It’s the perfect antidote to today’s extraordinary challenges.
Review Artt of the Black Card by Anthony Ryan Sadana
Guest Review by Mark S.
“In the pages that follow, you’ll learn nine vital work/life principles, backed by my stories as an entrepreneur.”
An incredibly valuable resource for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneur’s alike! Anthony Sadana has an incredibly varied resume. He has consulted for major companies and runs his own real estate investment organization, so it’s no wonder that he has the knowledge that he does about the business world.
This book is unlike any other financial self-help book that I have read because it comes from the perspective of a young, 21st century business man who operates much of his business online. There are nine main sections in the book, each of which Sadana focuses around a single topic of advice. Some of these topics are things like, ‘Be on the lookout,’ which discusses having the proper amount of self-motivation and how to see opportunity where others do not and ‘Change Happens’ which talks about keeping yourself open to adjusting your business idea.
One of my favorite chapters was the one that talked about how to correctly employ ‘being an asshole’ when you are a manager. Sadana says that being an asshole basically means standing up for yourself and leveraging the best possible deal, which is different from just being a jerk who has no self awareness. Standing up for your idea and not letting yourself get taken advantage of by potential partners or even customers is so vital to starting a business, I was pleased to see that Sadana included it.
This book is well written and witty, both of which keep it interesting as you read along. I think it is one of my favorite books of this kind that I have read and I would love to read more from this author in the future. 5 out of 5 stars!
About Anthony Ryan Sadana
At the tender age of 23, Anthony Ryan Sadana received an exclusive invitation to apply for the fabled no-limit American Express Black Card, which represented, in his mind, “the pinnacle of my financial success and the ultimate recognition for measuring any sort of achievement against your peers.”
A scant two years later, he found himself flat broke and millions of dollars in debt. Today, this entrepreneur, innovator, author and influencer enjoys a multi-faceted, successful career on a global scale in a wide range of businesses. He’s run retail operations, consults for large and small companies, owns his own real estate investment organization, and is involved in a series of high-ly profitable online ventures.
Sadana’s hard-won knowledge and insights, applied properly and with the right amount of motivation, will help budding entrepreneurs and seasoned business veterans alike create their own success stories.
Sadana currently lives in Las Vegas with his faithful sheltie, Lucky.
Giveaway Artt of the Black Card by Anthony Ryan Sadana
This giveaway is for 1 print copy for 3 winners and is open to Canada and the U.S. only. This giveaway ends November 14, 2020,midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
Artt of the Black Card: No Bullsh*t Guide to Business by Anthony Ryan Sadana
Publisher: Artt Press (January, 2020) Category: Self-help, Motivational, Entrepreneurship, LBGTQ, Business, Memoir, & Non-Fiction Tour dates: September 29-November 25, 2020 ISBN: 978-1734311006 Available in Print and ebook, 140 pages
Description Artt of the Black Card by Anthony Ryan Sadana
“The Artt of the Black Card” is a fresh, concise, irreverent instruction manual on how to succeed as an entrepreneur based on the author’s own original insights and his risk-taking record as a businessman and innovator. This is not a cookie-cutter business book filled with tired advice and worn-out clichés. “The Artt of the Black Card” is a contrarian guidebook for a new generation of business owners and leaders — anyone with the smarts, guts and passion for making money. You don’t need an MBA to get rich, and “The Artt of the Black Card” proves it.
Employing nine vital work/life lessons using the exclusive and legendary American Express Black Card, aka the Centurion Card as a framework, author and serial entrepreneur Anthony Ryan Sadana explains how to make money while the world around you is going to hell and emerge stronger than ever. It’s the perfect antidote to today’s extraordinary challenges.
Praise Artt of the Black Card by Anthony Ryan Sadana
“Irreverent, honest, and right on the money. Powerful business insights from a man who’s seen itall. If you want to make a lot of money on your own terms, this is the book for you.”– Robert F. Burris, Film/TV Producer
“Incredible book; every person looking to be successful in business needs to read this book. The story is engaging and educational. Not a long read, perfect for reading on a plane or train ride. You will ask yourself why you have not followed this advice before. Cannot say enough about this book; read it as soon as you can.”– Julio Garcia, MD
“Anthony Ryan Sadana has no difficulty speaking his mind in The Art of the Black Card. And he has no filter on his voice or words, which perhaps describes “the no-BS guide to business” that serves as subtitle. His message is positive. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and fail. It happens to the best of us. When hardships occur, as they inevitably will, be prepared to lift yourself off the ground and get back in the game. No excuses allowed. Learn from the experience and work harder (and smarter) next time. Sadana’s experiences bring to mind a couple of lines from the Van Halen song, Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love – “I been to the edge, an’ there I stood an’ looked down, you know I lost a lot of friends there, baby, I got no time to mess around.” The author’s answer to everything is to outwork the competition, to pivot when necessary to find new sources of income. There is a confidence to his voice that some may mistake for arrogance. Whatever you call it, he has discovered ways to channel that trait and his own savvy to become a successful entrepreneur who has overcome multiple setbacks, one of which left him flat broke and millions in debt. Several of his lessons, his roller-coaster life and his willingness to lay it all on the line make this a fascinating and worthwhile read.”-Brian Rouff, Imagine Communications and Author
“Authentic, to-the-point, easy to read because of its anecdotal style. Sometimes funny, sometimes controversial, sometimes preachy, sometimes arrogant. Not for the easily offended. Has some very honest truths and good points about how the business world really works.”-Christina, Amazon
Interview Artt of the Black Card by Anthony Ryan Sadana
Hi Anthony, thanks for agreeing to this interview.
TR: Please tell us something about ‘The Artt Of the Black Card’ that is not in the summary. (About the book, character you particularly enjoyed writing etc.)
ARS: It came from a deep place of annoyance. I was so tired of seeing all these self-proclaimed business gurus online who really had no practical business experience. I wanted to offer my audience the “real deal” as to what they could expect from the entrepreneurial life.
TR: How much time and effort went into your creation of the ‘The Artt of the Black Card?
ARS: It took me approximately a year to write. The hardest part of the development process was creating the book’s concept, as well as deciding which stories would actually help my audience versus just quenching my thirst to get them off my chest.
TR: Due to COVID-19 these are exceptionally trying times. Not only the number of people out of work but for once-thriving businesses as well. How can people work through these trying times and thrive?
ARS: Try new things they have not done before. I have had to do the same in my own business. I’ve gone back to basics, doing things I haven’t done in a very long time just to keep the doors open.
TR: I personally use my credit cards as a tool. I always make sure I can pay the entire balance off every month but charge just about everything for the travel rewards. So many people get in over their heads with credit card debt. Do you have any advice for them?
ARS: I personally have the same philosophy; I don’t believe in spending more than can be paid in full monthly. I always recommend charge cards instead of credit cards. It helps curve any unnecessary spending and helps keep that goal of only buying what you can afford.
TR: Where did you get the inspiration for your cover?
ARS: From the Black American Express Card as well as the official Centurion logo imprinted on most AmEx credit cards and promotional items.
TR: What are you currently working on?
ARS: I think the current COVID crises has presented some great opportunities in the stock market; most of my time these days goes into stock research and future financial planning.
TR: What book/s are you reading at present?
ARS: I hate to say that I don’t actually read many books. I much prefer to spend my time reading analyst articles, financial reports, newspapers, etc.
TR: Is there a question that you would have liked me or another blogger to ask but didn’t?
ARS: Why the title of my book has a double T in ARTT. Its subtle but exists for a reason. It stands for “Anthony Ryan Transforms Tomorrow,” which has become my mantra of sorts. If people are interested, they can find more information about this on my YouTube channel, Instagram postings and the like.
About Anthony Ryan Sadana
At the tender age of 23, Anthony Ryan Sadana received an exclusive invitation to apply for the fabled no-limit American Express Black Card, which represented, in his mind, “the pinnacle of my financial success and the ultimate recognition for measuring any sort of achievement against your peers.”
A scant two years later, he found himself flat broke and millions of dollars in debt. Today, this entrepreneur, innovator, author and influencer enjoys a multi-faceted, successful career on a global scale in a wide range of businesses. He’s run retail operations, consults for large and small companies, owns his own real estate investment organization, and is involved in a series of high-ly profitable online ventures.
Sadana’s hard-won knowledge and insights, applied properly and with the right amount of motivation, will help budding entrepreneurs and seasoned business veterans alike create their own success stories.
Sadana currently lives in Las Vegas with his faithful sheltie, Lucky.
Giveaway Artt of the Black Card by Anthony Ryan Sadana
This giveaway is for 1 print copy for 3 winners and is open to Canada and the U.S. only. This giveaway ends November 14, 2020,midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
Parables Of Sunlight by Margaret Dulaney
