{"product_id":"reach-for-the-stars","title":"Reach for the Stars","description":"Readers of Reach for the Stars will be inspired by the true stories, powerful quotations and 'how to' suggestions encouraging each of us to aspire higher and reach for our highest hopes.\n\nExcerpts from Reach for the Stars include:\n\nTo be a champion you have to believe in yourself even if no one else will.\n\nFour young musicians auditioned in 1962 for the Decca Recording Company. The executives there were unimpressed with the British rock group who called themselves The Beatles. They turned the group down with these words: \"We don't like your sound... and groups of guitars are on their way out.\"\n\nKnock the \"t\" off of \"can't\".\n\nMarathoner Joan Benoit underwent knee surgery only seventeen days before the U.S. Olympic trials, but her determination enabled her not only to make the team, but also to win the first ever Olympic gold medal in her event.\n\nStick to the fight when you are hardest hit. It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.\n\nJulio Iglesias was a professional soccer player in Madrid when a car accident left him paralyzed for more than a year - and destroyed his soccer career. To help Iglesias pass the time in the hospital, a nurse gave him a guitar. Although Iglesias had no prior musical plans, he went on to become one of the greatest music stars ever.\n\nAlways bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.\n\nHollywood leading man Brad Pitt's first \"acting\" job in California was to dress up as a chicken in order to attract customers to a local restaurant.\n\nRemember that your \"I can\" is more important than your \"IQ\".\n\nGrandma Moses, the celebrated American artist, didn't begin painting until she was 78 years old - and never even had an art lesson!\n\nGo the extra yard. It makes a mile of difference.\n\nCesar Ritz, founder of the grandest hotel in Paris, refused to open his establishment in 1898 until he had personally slept one night in every single room in order to test the comfort and quality his guests would experience.\n\nIf your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it.\n\nJay Leno, in his early days of performing, would randomly enter a club and tell the manager, \"I'm a comedian.\" He would then be told, \"Get out of here.\" Then Leno would put a $50 bill on the bar and say, \"Just let me tell some jokes, and if people leave, or if I embarrass the customers, you keep the 50.\" The wager always worked.\n\nDo a little more each day than you think you possibly can.\n\nClaude Perrin (1644-1709), the noted French painter, found his right hand suddenly paralyzed at the age of 40. Instead of giving up, he taught himself to paint so well with his left hand that his later art works are his most valued.\n\nThe way to succeed is to never quit. That's it.\n\nJane Austen, author of the bestselling book Pride and Prejudice, struggled for seventeen years while she searched for a publisher who was willing to print her book.\n\nTry to keep your soul young right up to old age, and to imagine that life is only beginning.\n\nAsked which of his works he would select as his masterpiece, architect Frank Lloyd Wright said, \"My next one.\" He was 83.\n\nMost people achieve their greatest success one step beyond what looked like their greatest failure.\n\nLevi Strauss failed as a tentmaker in the 1850's, but instead of giving up on the heavy-duty fabric he had invented, he decided to use the material to make pants instead of tents. His signature \"Levi\" blue jeans transformed the fashion industry.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0974081027\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0974081027.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Rochelle Pennington\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43245170131005,"sku":"BVV.0974081027.G","price":9.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0974081027-0.jpg?v=1780437183","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/reach-for-the-stars","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}