{"product_id":"9780980923131","title":"Finding My Way","description":"A\"\u003ci\u003eFinding My Way\u003c\/i\u003e is a straight-to-the-heart, no-nonsense book with well-timed hits to the funny bone. Enjoyable and truly inspiring.\"\u003cp\u003e- BOB GRAY, CSP, HoF, Memory Edge Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe true-life story of how one man moved from the trials of employment to the triumphs of self-employment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a boyhood in northern England, Ray Pons winged his way to the Great White North (a.k.a. Canada) to pursue his dreams. Or were they fantasies?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe did well - more than well - as a sales manager, insurance salesman, and reinsurance executive, but somehow happiness never stepped out to greet him.\u003cbr\u003eHe was easily bored, losing motivation, momentum . and eventually the jobs themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen, after a few fits and starts, and with the moral support of his wife, Marva, he said goodbye once and for all to a regular paycheck and hello to life as a business owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere he tells his story with great honesty and practical wisdom, offering tips for how \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e can find \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e way in work and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Pons\u003c\/b\u003e is a keynote speaker and strategic business coach on issues of personal leadership and organizational effectiveness. He was born in Southport, a seaside town near Liverpool, England, and now lives in Newmarket, Ontario, with his wife Marva Castillo (a.k.a. Queen Bee). In addition to being a keynote speaker on issues of Leadership, Interpersonal Excellence, and Life Balance, Ray is co-owner of The Growth Coach, Newmarket, Ontario, which helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed men and women dramatically grow their businesses and achieve greater joy, freedom, and fulfillment in their lives. Ray is a lifelong fan of Liverpool FC, \"the greatest football team of all time,\" and he is an avid if not terribly talented golfer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BPS Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035512946928,"sku":"9780980923131","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780980923131_p0.jpg?v=1763876522","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780980923131","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}