"I have never seen so much needed counseling, pride building, and behind-boosting delivered so entertainingly."
Tyler Thornburg
Director, FDA
A self-help book that does not mince words, a leader’s bible, the NEWLY REVISED Lighting Your Own Fuse: A Glossary of Mission, Vision, and Passion addresses an entire gamut of subjects that pertain to your world. Written with wit, and creatively packaged in the form of a glossary, it is an important and timely read. This highly pertinent work has been forty years in the making. Discussing the need for everyone to bond themselves emotionally to your mission, to do more than is asked of them as any professional would, or simply the reviewing and reminding us of the skills needed to maintain a high level of trust and constant willful communication within any family or organization, readers are raving.
From the APPA website... “From customer services to sales, from goal focusing to professionalism, from diversity to detachment, and from leadership and management techniques to relationship repair, this is a comprehensive read. In it we see a whole new take on The Good Wolf / Bad Wolf, Reputation, Diversity, Detachment, Negaholism, Rackets and Stories, Trust and Attitude. Especially see Nutrition and Health as well as his 'Star Wars - Luke It Is Your Destiny'.”
James Robert Huntley
Internationalist, Author, Founder of the Council for a Community of Democracies
“I found this book to be a terrific tool for life. It is chock full of wisdom and insight that will be invaluable for our teams but especially the students I work with. I highly recommend Lighting Your Own Fuse to anyone looking to move forward in life with inspiration and velocity. There isn't anyone that wouldn't gain from this great compilation of wisdom!”
Cheryl A. Sheehan
Teacher
"I've read Mr. Macdonald's "Lighting Your Own Fuse" twice, and pick it up daily -- flipping to whatever page it lands on -- to get encouragement and connected living principles for the day. This book is thought-provoking and clearly written, the tone is practical, and it gives this reader understanding of how I can help myself and others make a happier more fulfilling home and work life. It's a classic book of insightful life lessons from an author who obviously lives a joyous, productive life. Without a doubt, a must read!"
Chuck Ernst
Director, Bureau of Land Management
"Written with edge and wit, here is the meat from all of the training classes, seminars, videos, audios, and retreats all in one place. A real find."
Ivan Braiker
Hip Cricket, Inc.
"As a young soldier fighting then severely injured in Viet Nam, I witnessed man's inhumanity to man. I have spent my lifetime treading a path out of that mind and body-wounding experience. Mr. Macdonald has set motivation, stimulation, and insight to type and given us concrete choices towards living each day with a renewed faith in ourselves, hope, and most importantly for a self-help book, the skills to do it with. The world would be so much better off if books such as this were required reading for all citizens - we would have better insight into ourselves as well as those close to us. "Lighting Your Own Fuse" is a guidebook for living with passion and courage rather than with a mindset of anger and lowered self-expectations. It truly is a leader's bible."
Stephen Tice
PTSD counselor and author, U.S. Veterans Administration
