在沉迷於追求事業成功的同時，你是否曾停下腳步，看看自己得到了什麼？又失去的什麼？
　　當派崔克坐上了飛機的27A座位，他的人生，才要開始不同…
　　本書主角派崔克．米契爾是一位年輕有為、充滿精力及想法、天資聰穎的生意人，滿腦子只想證明他的能力，讓自己有天可以當上董事長。但是巧遇企業巨擘艾爾．卡夫頓卻改變了他的一生。
　　卡夫頓是結合智慧、創造力及耐心於一身的商場前輩，也是大公司的老闆，他為派崔克上了一套課程，讓派崔克不得不重新檢視其生活，讓派崔克想要挽回瀕臨破碎的婚姻，同時認真思考他現有的工作。他讓派崔克看見邁向真正成就的大道及具有特色的職涯願景。本書將讓您：
　　‧ 重拾鬥志：別讓您的職涯計畫變成保持現況。想開拓造就真正成長的機會，您必須靠自己。
　　‧ 謹防目標沉迷：不要把所有的精力都集中在同一個目標，因為你可能因此看不到扼殺成功的絆腳石。
　　‧ 把握每一個機會：一個平衡、各方兼具的生活讓您能更客觀地看待這個世界，不錯過任何新的機會。
　　本書充滿洞見、智慧及實用的方法，可協助您計畫一個精神、生理、心理，及生涯皆成功的生活。當您開始尋求真正的成就，進而善用每一分鐘、珍惜每一次巧遇、每一個機會。
　　★本書中譯本《飛機上的27A》由「美商麥格羅‧希爾」出版
作者簡介
萊馬．史密斯（Lamar Smith）
　　首督財務規劃公司（First Command Financial Services）前董事長，是專業的財務規劃師。其公司擁有超過30萬名客戶，管理的資產達186億。史密斯同時也是功勛彪秉的戰機飛官。
泰咪．可琳（Tammy Kling）
　　是企管書作家，曾與戴歐（Dial）公司的前執行長包賀伯（Herb Baum）合著《看得見的領導》（The Trasparent Leader）一書。
When you''re working in the fast lane, it''s easy to keep your eye trained on personal performance, profitable deals, and every rung of the corporate ladder. But what happens when your climb to success leads to a dead end? When the coveted office with the prime view and corporate board access not only overpowers everything else that''s meaningful--but sabotages your ability to target new opportunities? There''s More to Life Than the Corner Office tells the story of Patrick Mitchell, a young, up-and-coming dealmaker with energy and ideas to burn. Patrick is powered by his desire to stake a claim in his own corner office, until a fateful encounter with business icon Al Crafton changes his life. With a remarkable blend of intelligence, creativity, and patience, the older executive walks him through a set of lessons that forces Patrick to examine his life, his failing marriage, and his career choices--and to see new paths to true fulfillment and unique business prospects. There''s More to Life Than the Corner Office will show you how to: Get back in the driver''s seat: Don''t let the status quo direct your career path--only you can tap into the opportunities that can lead to real growth Beware of target fixation: When all your energy is focused on one goal, you can lose sight of obstacles that can sabotage your success Embrace every opportunity: A balanced, well-rounded life leads to a more objective world view, which can show you new avenues of productivity you''d otherwise missPacked with insightful wisdom and solid methodologies, There''s More to Life Than the Corner Office will help you plot your own path to spiritual, physical, mental, and career success. Because when you begin the quest for true fulfillment, you''ll be primed to make the most of every moment, every encounter, and every opportunity that comes your way.