Dragon Spirit: How to Self-Market Your Dream--a Zentrepreneur's Guide

"If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you.
If you try to confront the dragon,
it will overpower you.
If you ride the dragon, you will take
advantage of its might and power."
(Chinese proverb)

Ron Rubin and Stuart Avery Gold, the authors of the highly acclaimed, life-changing Success at Life, which inspired people of all ages "to catch and live their dream," bring you more sage advice in Dragon Spirit: How to Self-Market Your Dream.

Ancient wisdom and timeless philosophies, knotted together with state-of-the-art insights and penetrating observations, address the realities of the marketplace, demystifying the fears and terrors of marketing a dream that captures the soul. This fast-paced, delightful excursion will encourage and inspire, inspirit and enthuse as never before by moving you ever onward, empowering you to experience the wows and the wonders of your richly deserved dream.

With their trademark wit and passion, Rubin and Gold tell you how to: Jettison toxic blocking beliefs * Discover the discipline of perseverance * Maintain faith in the face of "dream killers"* Embrace design to create a visual identity * Build a buzz * Do well by doing good * Enjoy the journey.

The practical and energizing words of wisdom in Dragon Spirit, from the two self- described Zentrepreneurs who run The Republic of Tea, the unique, socially conscious company where life and work are an interconnected adventure, will reawaken and invigorate your dragon spirit and help guide you on your own dream-seeking, self- marketing path to fulfill your true destiny.

In keeping with its whimsical identity as an independent republic, people working for The Republic of Tea are not managers or vice president; the company designates its employees as Ministers and Ambassadors, its customers Citizens, and its sales outlets a Embassies. Ron Rubin and Stuart Avery Gold are "Ministers" of The Republic of Tea, one of the most successful and fastest growing cachet brands in America today. Headquartered in Novato, California, The Republic of Tea sells the finest teas and herbs in the world to specialty food and select department stores, cafés, and restaurants, as well as though its award-winning mail order catalog and website.

Ron Rubin, the "Minister of Tea," is Chairman of the Board of The Republic of Tea. He keeps a permanent residence in Clayton, Missouri.

Stuart Avery Gold, the "Minister of Travel," is COO, and the lauded editorial "voice" for the company's Tea Revolution. He keeps a permanent residence in Boca Raton, Florida.