Stanley L. Robinson PhD, PE has distilled his 95 years of very active participation in life into this short, easy-to-read book. He identifies some of the challenges facing our society and offers insights on how to cope, and how to achieve a harmonious, fulfilling life.

Dr. Robinson was a pilot in the US Navy during World War II. He worked for over 40 years for a major international corporation. He began as chief industrial engineer and retired as an International Vice President with the International Export Division, International Technical Operations, Worldwide Productivity Office, and The Travel Bureau under his direction. His work took him to 60 countries.

Early in his career he strove to broaden his engineering capacity and earned several degrees. First he became a Licensed Professional Engineer, then earned his Masters in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he simultaneously served on the teaching staff in the RPI School of Management and created the School of Management at the Troy New York Community College. To this he added a doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in management and psychology. He earned all these degrees in night school, on 100% scholarships, while working full time.

Dr. Robinson has had nine books published in management and technology. He is also a musician and poet.

The author identifies some of the facets of today's culture that we may dismiss as insignificant or "just fun" but which add up to disrespect for each other and for ourselves - negative factors that block people in their efforts to live a...

The author identifies some of the facets of today's culture that we may dismiss as insignificant or "just fun" but which add up to disrespect for each other and for ourselves - negative factors that block people in their efforts to live a fulfilling and successful life. He shows how these behaviors debilitate us all and sap our ability to move forward in a positive way. Then he coaches the reader on how to become more aware of what really matters, and by staying keenly attuned to reality, how to make sound decisions and adopt constructive behaviors. He details how to reduce stress and improve self-esteem while growing into the kind of person you want to be and achieving the American Dream. Along the way, Dr. Robinson shares a few anecdotes from his experience on the high seas with the Navy, from the shark-infested halls of the big corporation, and from his long and successful marriage. His insights can help readers reorient themselves and learn to make well-founded decisions that lead to a lead to a high degree of success.