{"product_id":"9781557045638","title":"Dragon Spirit: How to Self-Market Your Dream--a Zentrepreneur's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you.\u003cbr\u003eIf you try to confront the dragon,\u003cbr\u003e it will overpower you.\u003cbr\u003e If you ride the dragon, you will take\u003cbr\u003e advantage of its might and power.\"\u003cbr\u003e (Chinese proverb)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRon Rubin and Stuart Avery Gold, the authors of the highly acclaimed, life-changing \u003ci\u003eSuccess at Life\u003c\/i\u003e, which inspired people of all ages \"to catch and live their dream,\" bring you more sage advice in \u003ci\u003e Dragon Spirit: How to Self-Market Your Dream\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAncient 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn keeping with its whimsical identity as an independent republic, people working for \u003ci\u003eThe Republic of Tea \u003c\/i\u003eare not managers or vice president; the company designates its employees as Ministers and Ambassadors, its customers Citizens, and its sales outlets a Embassies. \u003cb\u003eRon Rubin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003cb\u003eStuart Avery Gold\u003c\/b\u003e are \"Ministers\" of \u003ci\u003eThe Republic of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the most successful and fastest growing cachet brands in America today. Headquartered in Novato, California, \u003ci\u003eThe Republic of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Rubin\u003c\/b\u003e, the \"Minister of Tea,\" is Chairman of the Board of \u003ci\u003eThe Republic of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e. He keeps a permanent residence in Clayton, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Avery Gold\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  ","brand":"Newmarket Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048304722160,"sku":"9781557045638","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781557045638_p0.jpg?v=1763756701","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781557045638","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}