Extraordinary People: Real Life Lessons on What It Takes to Achieve
Success shares with readers Mr. Smith, a popular contributor to the
"Leaders & Success" column of Investor's Business Daily, draws on his experience
as an entrepreneur and business reporter to show the common traits and behaviors
that are often shared by high-achievers. These can include courage, the
willingness to make dramatic changes, optimism, having an innovative
imagination, and persistence in the face of adversity.

While learning what it takes to reach enduring success, readers learn about such
fascinating people as musician Ray Charles; Martha Harper, inventor of the
franchise system; Simon Bolivar, liberator of six South American nations; and
novelist Anne Rice.