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John W. Bader Jr.

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Danville, Ill., The United States

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Business, Nonfiction, Memoir

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December 2019

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This is John's second book, reflecting on the risk he took throughout his life that led to a series of successful business platforms. As one reviewer phased it, "I would like to borrow your Guarding Angel" in reference to the many perils that he escaped from. Each chapter focuses on a positive trait that a leader needs to achieve for a successful outcome regardless of the obstructions blocking the way. Not all of his ventures turned out positive, but for John, this was not a setback. He did not have the word "failure" in his vocabulary. His motto was that you either "succeed or you learn."

In addition to writing, John is still active running his companies, serving on several boards and foundations, a commissioner for the county parks, and a ...more

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	Straddling the Abyss: Creating Success Through Perseverance, Timing, and a Little Luck 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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YOU MIGHT BE MISSING THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THE SENSES WHEN JUDGING A WINE

(Updates from the pages of the award-winning book, “Straddling the Abyss”)

I admit I am a novice when it comes to judging a fine wine. Where others in the wine club to which I belong can distinguish the different flavors, my taste buds remain neutral. Most sommeliers that have spoken to our club talk about the five senses when judging a wine, but only mention four. Sight helps determine the depth o

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“There is no such word as failure: You succeed or you learn.”
― John W. Bader Jr.