Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Law One: Always Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past
Law Two: Always Make Your Learning Greater Than Your Experience
Law Three: Always Make Your Contribution Bigger Than Your Reward
Law Four: Always Make Your Performance Greater Than Your Applause
Law Five: Always Make Your Gratitude Greater Than Your Success
Law Six: Always Make Your Enjoyment Greater Than Your Effort
Law Seven: Always Make Your Cooperation Greater Than Your Status
Law Eight: Always Make Your Confidence Greater Than Your Comfort
Law Nine: Always Make Your Purpose Greater Than Your Money
Law Ten: Always Make Your Questions Bigger Than Your Answers
The Decision to Grow

About the Author

Dan Sullivan is the cofounder and president of the Strategic Coach, Inc. He has over thirty-five years of experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups. Sullivan is the author of many products, including The Great Crossover, How the Best Get Better, The D.O.S. Conversation, How to Be a Global Thinker, The Producer Group Future, and The 21st Century Agent.

Catherine Nomura has spent the past twenty-five years helping entrepreneurial individuals and organizations grow through coaching, advising, strategic planning, and product development. She is the coauthor of Unique Ability and Unique Ability 2.0- Discovery.

Reviews

“Read this brilliant book swiftly. Your business and interior results will grow explosively.”
—Robin Sharma, #1 bestselling author of The Leader Who Had No Title and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

“Read this book. Dan Sullivan is the ultimate entrepreneur’s coach. He has 10x’d my business and my life.”
—Peter H. Diamandis, New York Times bestselling author of Abundance and Bold, founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, and cofounder of Singularity University, Planetary Resources, and Human Longevity, Inc.

“Dan Sullivan is one of the smartest entrepreneurial thinkers alive. Use the wisdom in this book and it will change your life.”
—Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network

“A brilliant resource.”
—John Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author

“A small, insightful book. In many ways, the philosophy behind The Laws of Lifetime Growth reflects the wisdom of the ages.”
—Janis Foord Kirk, Toronto Star

“If I were to list the teachers and coaches who have most influenced my life, Dan Sullivan would be at the top of that list. His Strategic Coach Program, books, and CDs have profoundly impacted how I run my business and my life.
Now, with Catherine Nomura, he has clearly and powerfully presented ten universal laws that, if applied, will set you on a course for unlimited growth, fulfi llment, and success. I highly recommend this book.”
—Jack Canfield, coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling book series Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of The Success Principles

“A ‘user-friendly’ guide to growing in and experiencing the love and appreciation of life which enables us to truly live…highly recommended to all readers searching for a better understanding of their own mind, in pursuit of personal success and contentment.”
—Midwest Book Review, Wisconsin Bookwatch

“A literal field guide to growing and transforming your life, relationships, career and fi nances, and one book that should be kept close at hand.”
—Marie D. Jones, Curled Up with a Good Book

“A quick, interesting read.”
—Harvey Schachter, The Globe and Mail

“This is an excellent little book. It’s ‘little’ in terms of being pocket sized for easy transport but very ‘large’ in the actionable insight and wisdom the authors present. Keep this one with you, and you will welcome opportunities just to sit quietly and take in the engaging stories and timeless wisdom for personal success. Your next flight delay may transform into a very mindful adventure.”
—The CEO Refresher

“Packs a punch that will allow you to design your future while focusing on your present.”
—Mike Sansone, ConverStations.com

“If you’re stuck in a dead-end position, whether it be in business, in a relationship, or in life, then Dan Sullivan and
Catherine Nomura’s The Laws of Lifetime Growth is the book for you.”
—Midwest Book Review, California Bookwatch

“There’s nothing in here about incremental revenue growth or upselling existing customers, but this wonderfully broad
and flexible approach will help entrepreneurs of all stripes grow, including in ways they may never have considered.”
—Mark Henricks, Entrepreneur magazine

“I loved this book! The Laws of Lifetime Growth is more than a book: it’s a road map to a new powerful way of thinking that is instantly usable.”
—David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire