Are you yearning for the Amazing Life you were born to live? Do you desire to find your own best, true way forward? Are you ready to learn the guideposts that lead to a remarkable lifeand follow them with fierce integrity? "Taking the Stairs and Liking It" will infuse you with wisdom and guidance and put you on your most rewarding and inspiring journey. The counsel laid out within these pages has its lineage from a serendipitous interview with President Jimmy Carter back in 2005. The former President's words to Speeth on that fateful day changed the course of her life from that moment on. Speeth delved deeply into what President Carter had shared with her, developing a methodology based on his offerings. Having put these ideas to the test, she traveled the world teaching them. All the while, Speeth was putting Carter's fundamental precepts into practice in her personal life without realizing it. The revelations experienced from doing so gave rise to this book. Within these pages, Speeth will show you how to look beyond perceived limitations and find the belief that you can achieve your dreams, regardless of the present obstacles. With these "Seven Steps to An Amazing Life," the author provides a pathway for making a positive impact on the world while leading a richer, more joyous and fulfilling life. You Will • Bring possibility thinking to your vision and gain clarity around what you would truly love • Harness your special skills, unique talents, and experiences as you cultivate a life of purpose • Let abiding passion be your guide and trust that even small actions can create meaningful change • Create healthy partnerships wherein you celebrate and champion one another • Cultivate sources for honest and well-intended feedback to maintain progress or correct your course • Fortify yourself against setbacks by prioritizing a positive mindset and self-replenishment • Find joy in life as you also create a ripple of positive change • Live with an attitude of gratitude, enjoying yourown amazing life The Book Revue "A graceful blend of memoir, philosophy, and practical coaching, this book stands as a testament to living ethically, purposefully, and joyfully. It is essential for anyone ready to trade ease for meaning—and ready to climb the stairs with intention. 5 Stars." - Oscar Miller, The Book Revue The US Review of Books In a market bursting with self-help and motivational works, this book stands out in its laser focus, clear organization, and inspiring vitality... ...Although her points are laid out with scientific precision, she also uses incredible compassion and demonstrates an understanding that there will be roadblocks and unique difficulties along each reader's path. ...Her deep compassion, buoyant encouragement, and strong belief in the reader's ability to create an amazing life are truly compelling and will stay with the reader long after they have finished the last chapter." - Haley Koth, US Review of Books Foreword Reviews "Values of kindness, spiritual openness, and service-driven personal growth are upheld throughout, though, making this a gentle entry point to self-discovery. Taking the Stairs & Liking It is a warm and encouraging guide to navigating existential questions." - Pine Breaks, Foreword Reviews Midwest Book Review "Taking the Stairs & Liking It is especially recommended as a panacea for self-centered focuses and negative thinking. Libraries that choose it will find this book a top recommendation for not just book clubs, but reading groups focused on a myriad of success-oriented topics, from vocational and career meetups to those focused on self-improvement or worldview adjustment. Specific in its examples, worldly in its practical applications and observations, and not only understandable but achievable, Taking the Stairs & Liking It promotes a mindset that, if followed, will ultimately improve not just self, attitude, and personal circles, but can ripple out into the world. That's a big picture—and the "how to" component outlined here is key to its realization.." - Diane Donovon, Midwest Book Review BlueInk Review In this upbeat instructional, Lauren Speeth, former software engineer and founding CEO of the California-based nonprofit Elfenworks Foundation, elaborates on her earlier book (Intelligence and Compassion in Action: The Seven Pillars for Social Entrepreneurs). Here, she shares her strategy for finding success, which she developed after a providential meeting with President Jimmy Carter in 2005. ... Colorful references abound, from Adam Smith to Peter Gabriel and even to the Cheshire Cat. Speeth also offers personal anecdotes and photographs, including of her and the former president. Readers seeking a self-help guide with a twist, might enjoy this betterment plan, with its touching salute to Carter, who died last year. - BlueInk Reviews IndieReader "With its emphasis on the thoughts and actions of the late Jimmy Carter, Lauren Speeth's Taking the Stairs &