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Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon: 15 Ways to Take Charge and Create a Path to Success
Who would have thought that one of the most popular childhood toys held so many of life’s answers.
In The Little Red Wagon, prolific business leader and public servant Ron Simmons invites you to leave ordinary behind and glide into the richly meaningful life you were intended to live.
From his humble beginnings in the rural South to the heights of influence as an entrepreneur, finance executive, and three-term member of the Texas House of Representatives, Simmons mines the depths of his triumphs and travails to provide a wealth of applicable insights.
Whether you’re out front holding the wagon’s handle, shifting the direction from inside, riding along as cargo, or pushing from the rear, the place you occupy will set your course toward more of the same or to bold adventure.
Simmons has learned that it isn’t a lack of talent or ability that often holds us back. It’s the lure of the safe, comfortable path that threatens to keep us stuck in a rut of fear and negativity, speeding along with no clear destination, or passively catching a ride instead of taking initiative and action.
In The Little Red Wagon, prolific business leader and public servant Ron Simmons invites you to leave ordinary behind and glide into the richly meaningful life you were intended to live.
From his humble beginnings in the rural South to the heights of influence as an entrepreneur, finance executive, and three-term member of the Texas House of Representatives, Simmons mines the depths of his triumphs and travails to provide a wealth of applicable insights.
Whether you’re out front holding the wagon’s handle, shifting the direction from inside, riding along as cargo, or pushing from the rear, the place you occupy will set your course toward more of the same or to bold adventure.
Simmons has learned that it isn’t a lack of talent or ability that often holds us back. It’s the lure of the safe, comfortable path that threatens to keep us stuck in a rut of fear and negativity, speeding along with no clear destination, or passively catching a ride instead of taking initiative and action.
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2023
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October 28, 2023
A down to earth memoir with some sound advise backed up with good storytelling, this little book has a comfortable but still serious feel. The action, consider, and takeaway section at the end of each chapter is helpful in applying what the author has learned into my own life.
I can see now that some of the difficulties of life occur when we don’t have a clear visual of what our role is in a given situation. The author’s metaphor of the little red wagon, is certainly one good way to think of what your role may be at different times in your life and clear away much of the confusion in continuing to move forward.
There are several great lessons in this book, but the main thing I saw in it was that Simmons has lived his life with honesty and purpose, and God blesses those who put in sincere effort.
I can see now that some of the difficulties of life occur when we don’t have a clear visual of what our role is in a given situation. The author’s metaphor of the little red wagon, is certainly one good way to think of what your role may be at different times in your life and clear away much of the confusion in continuing to move forward.
There are several great lessons in this book, but the main thing I saw in it was that Simmons has lived his life with honesty and purpose, and God blesses those who put in sincere effort.
April 17, 2023
Just finished this terrific book. What a great view of life and a great story. Another modern day hero who has accomplished much and has more to share.
This book drills down to the most important aspects of one's life and finishes each chapter with steps to help the reader evaluate what has gone right, what has gone wrong and how to proceed from here.
I only wish I'd read this book as a late teen/early 20 something so I would not have followed some many bad paths. Though I did stumble onto some great paths too.
Thanks Ron
This book drills down to the most important aspects of one's life and finishes each chapter with steps to help the reader evaluate what has gone right, what has gone wrong and how to proceed from here.
I only wish I'd read this book as a late teen/early 20 something so I would not have followed some many bad paths. Though I did stumble onto some great paths too.
Thanks Ron
April 13, 2023
Good life lessons for a strong work ethic, just hard to stay interested. To be honest, lots of the political and business jargon just went over my head but that’s my own fault.
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