Firestarters : How Innovators, Instigators, and Initiators Can Inspire You to Ignite Your Own Life

**Based on interviews with entrepreneurs and leaders in many walks of life, this self-help book gives readers the tools for finding success in their careers, businesses, organizations, and private lives.**What is the difference between those bold enough to pursue their dreams and others who never get comfortable enough to ignite their lives? The doers are "Firestarters" and, because of them, the world is a much different, and often, better place. This motivational how-to book provides insights into the crucial difference between people who make things happen and those who only think about making an impact. Based on research from many disciplines and interviews with professionals at the top of their fields, __Firestarters__ creates a complete roadmap to achieve personal success and make an impact in the world.The heart of the book features stories about successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, organizational leaders, and forward-looking thinkers from a variety of professions. They describe the factors and conditions that ignited their lives and helped them become achievers. Some are known to the public; others will be completely new. But all the stories demonstrate how they became--and you can become--a Firestarter.The authors provide pragmatic advice on how individual readers can ignite the qualities that will lead them toward pursuing and realizing their dreams. Self-assessment exercises, checklists, and other tools will help readers apply Firestarter insights to their own lives. Also included are group exercises and discussion guides so the book can be used in business and nonprofit settings to develop the skills that help companies grow.Whether you're an individual seeking ways to realize personal ambitions or a leader trying to motivate your team, you'll benefit from the Firestarter methods featured in this inspirational book. Based on interviews with entrepreneurs and leaders in many walks of life, this self-help book gives readers the tools for finding success in their careers, businesses, organizations, and private lives. What is the difference between those bold enough to pursue their dreams and others who never get comfortable enough to ignite their lives? The doers are "Firestarters" and, because of them, the world is a much different, and often, better place. This motivational how-to book provides insights into the crucial difference between people who make things happen and those who only think about making an impact. Based on research from many disciplines and interviews with professionals at the top of their fields, Firestarters creates a complete roadmap to achieve personal success and make an impact in the world. The heart of the book features stories about successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, organizational leaders, and forward-looking thinkers from a variety of professions. They describe the factors and conditions that ignited their lives and helped them become achievers. Some are known to the public; others will be completely new. But all the stories demonstrate how they became--and you can become--a Firestarter. The authors provide pragmatic advice on how individual readers can ignite the qualities that will lead them toward pursuing and realizing their dreams. Self-assessment exercises, checklists, and other tools will help readers apply Firestarter insights to their own lives. Also included are group exercises and discussion guides so the book can be used in business and nonprofit settings to develop the skills that help companies grow. Whether you're an individual seeking ways to realize personal ambitions or a leader trying to motivate your team, you'll benefit from the Firestarter methods featured in this inspirational book. Section 1. Understanding firestarters. Why we became curious about firestarters The firestarter framework Section 2. Igniters: what lights the fire. Ignition potential Freedom in the moment: live on your terms Tapped talent: use the gifts you have Mastery mindset: be confident in who you are Driving passion: do what you love Global introspection: conquer the self Section 3. Fuels: what feeds the fire. Fueling the fire Prestige: deliver on your promise Opportunity: own your moment Wealth: pay it forward Luck: play the odds Social connections: inspire loyalty Section 4. Accelerants: what spreads the fire. Accelerating your fire Mission-focused behavior: take the long road Collaboration: inspire each other Constructive competition: rise to the occasion Sweat equity: exert effort to overcome obstacles Support seeking: humble yourself Section 5. Extinguishers: what threatens the fire. Avoiding and overcoming extinguishers Discouragers: don't limit yourself Fuel limits: don't run out of gas Self-mismanagement: don't be misguided Punishers: don't let others hurt you Ineptitude: don't be stupid Section 6. Firestarters tell their stories. Innovators create things Instigators disrupt things Initiators start things Section 7. Burning conclusions. Supporting and extinguishing firestarters Understanding emissions Why we need more firestarters Our top ten list Section 8. Individual and group exercises to ignite your life. Developing your firestarter story The firestarter potential scale Are you an innovator, instigator, or initiator? Are you a supporter or an extinguisher? Assessing your social balance How key influences converge Four-dimensional goals template Light the match!