Author Description

Give the gift of inspiration and timeless wisdom! This book is ideal for your favorite graduate — or anyone embarking on the journey to discover a personal path to happiness and success. It shares motivational insights and invites readers to use them in a way that works best for them. Topical chapters make it easy to select a quote a day, or choose a chapter that speaks to a current challenge or situation. In today’s 24/7 cyber-connected world, this book’s straightforward presentation stands out. Its relatable topics spotlight the many intangible qualities often lost in our information overload, achievement-focused culture. Reminiscent of advice shared by parents, grandparents or a favorite teacher, “How to Succeed in the 21st Century” inspires readers to focus on the things over which they have input, impact and control. Themes range from thoughts on happiness and success to philosophies for contentment and a fulfilling life. About the Author As the retired owner of a successful benefits consulting firm, Ned Grossman used many of the words of inspiration in the book to follow his passions and pursue the personal and professional goals that have meant the most to him throughout his life. He is the author of “How to Succeed in Life: Ideas and Principles They Don’t Teach in School,” a book with a success story of its own. Today, there have been eight editions with nearly 50,000 copies in print. Ned earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Reserve University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. A native of Shaker Heights, Ohio, he and his wife, Shelly, enjoy spending time in Northeast Ohio as well as at their home in Sarasota, Florida.