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Chasing the Bright Side is a realistic look at how we can shift our mind-set to see the positive and live a life that feels happier.' Tonya Dalton, author of The Joy of Missing Out and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. Jess's inspiring story of resilience and positivity shows us that true optimism is possible, even in our darkest hours. 'We often believe we need grit or perseverance to overcome our struggles and our failure, but optimism is the secret ingredient to true success. If you're ready to see challenges as opportunities for growth, Chasing the Bright Side is the guide you need.' Marie Forleo, author of Everything Is Figureoutable
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'Three things you can control in life are your attitude, your effort, and your actions. It's a page-turner that you won't be able to put down until you've finished but holds lessons that will reveal themselves to you for a lifetime.' Marc Randolph, Netflix cofounder and first CEO I'll be recommending this book to my own children, to the aspiring entrepreneurs I work with, and to everyone I meet who aspires to find more purpose in their life. It's the book I wish I had read before starting my own entrepreneurial journey, but luckily it's not too late for everyone else. With emotion, humility, and humor (and some amazing stories), Jess Ekstrom not only demonstrates how anyone with a dream can eventually persevere, but also shows by example how we all can tap into the passion to do so. 'Chasing the Bright Side is essential reading for anyone facing a challenge, in work or in life.