Does Today's World Frustrate You? Do You Wonder if Common Sense Is Vanishing? Conquering Life's Course's stories of time proven principles have enabled people to live more successfully through the ages. It will entertain and inspire the reader to think, laugh and undertake actions to realize a more fulfilling life. If you or a loved one have given up on understanding the world of today, Conquering Life's Course is a must read. It offers reassurance to the reader that age old traditions and wisdom still rule over unproven theory. It is concise, easy-to-read and offers invaluable insights that can be shared with the whole family. It includes motivational quotes. Richard Battle gives you simple yet profound tips to better your life and career, while also enriching your relationships with friends and family. Richard's personal stories of victory and failure are grounded and accessible to us all. It should be mandatory reading for those of the "Millennial" generation. ~Austin Nichols, Actor "Conquering Life's Course reminds me of climbing to the very peak of St. Lucia's Petit Piton: exhilarating, eye-opening, refreshing, enlightening and provocative...all in one inspiring journey. Richard Battle's collection of inspiring stories will free you to become your best self. His wisdom and observations from relatable vignettes will give you hope to conquer all obstacles! It is a Must read!" ~Richard D. Stafford, Ph.D., author of Beyond the Beach "Richard is a master story teller. He draws from his life experiences, and combines these with relevant and timely lessons, and his deep spiritual connection to provide a roadmap for how to live a good and fulfilled life. I recommend this book for people of all ages and backgrounds." ~Andrew Tull, Partner, Tailwind Business Ventures Conquering Life's Course is packed with Richard's down to earth "good humor" and incredible common sense. It can be read in a single session or picked up and read a chapter at a time, on many different occasions. It's full of wisdom and history into our culture over many generations. I encourage you to read the book - it has a lot to do with love, humility, maintaining a sense of humor, helping others, and depending on a Higher Power. ~Craig Hobar, M.D., Founder and Medical Director, LEAP Global Missions, Director International Craniofacial Surgery, Medical City Children's Hospital, Dallas, Texas Richard reminds us that we all matter, that every life matters, and that we are all entrusted with the decision to use our time on earth either 'to build into' or 'to tear down.' His stories emphasize that the power of good is not conferred only upon those in high places but is within all of us." ~C. Steven Hartman, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity & Foundation "Richard did a great job of giving us bitesize stories to help us with large life issues. What a blessing!" ~Rick Figueroa Conquering Life's Course is chock full of questions and answers to help you reach your goals in life and achieve a more prosperous and fulfilling trip to the top. ~Wayne E. Ahart, Founder and former Chairman of Brokers National Life Assurance Co. "Richard's essays are uplifting and inspirational. We need those lessons today to remind us what is important in life and living." ~Clarke Straughan, Author of Romancing the Impossible