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The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce?
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"You don't have to learn all the lessons by yourself. The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce will help you take your life and your companies and entrepreneurial ventures to the next level."
Jack Canfield co-author of Chicken Soup for The Soul endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Jack Canfield
Motivational Speaker
New York Times Bestselling Author
Co-Founder of Chicken Soup For The Soul® Series
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“Filled with stories of funny and heart-wrenching moments...this book is a must-read."
Actress and Entrepreneur, Jane Seymour endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Jane Seymour
Actress. Author. Entrepreneur.
"I love how Max demonstrates the rewards of overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles. He fought through tremendous disappointments to succeed not only in business but also to become a world-class philanthropist...
He is an MVP in the entrepreneurial arena."
NFL Football Hall Of Famer Steve Young endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Steve Young
NFL analyst for ESPN
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback

NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
"The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce certainly is a source document for entrepreneurs but has equal application to any field of endeavor. I highly recommend that you read and refer to this book repeatedly throughout your career.”
NASA Astronaut Frederick Gregory endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
The Honorable Fred Gregory
NASA Deputy Director
NASA Astronaut
USAF Colonel (Retired)
“Filled with pithy “Max’s Maxims” applicable
not only for would-be entrepreneurs but
as sage life lessons.”
Retired General Michael Ryan endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
General Michael E. Ryan
16th U. S. Air Forces
Chief of Staff (Retired)

"This is a fascinating book and should be on the reading list of every young aspiring entrepreneur. Max vividly captures his early experiences as a cadet at the Air Force Academy and how they shaped and guided him for a very successful  business career years later. With a good deal of humor and humility, he describes how failures in life, if honestly recognized, can be a powerful learning tool ultimately leading to success in whatever endeavor one chooses."
Harry Pearce, former vice chairman of General Motors endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Harry Pearce
Former Vice Chairman
General Motors (Retired)
“I have truly enjoyed Max’s memoir
The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce,
which recalls some of his personal stories and business adventures in a way that gifts the reader with the tools they need in their entrepreneurial journeys.

...There’s no doubt in my mind that the book you hold in your hands is a special one, and I know you are going to truly enjoy Max’s recount of life, war, and business.”
T. Allan McArtor, Chairman Emeritus Airbus Americas, wrote the foreword for Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Honorable T. Allan McArtor
Chairman Emeritus
Airbus Americas
“You’ll find humorous and entertaining stories, yes, but more importantly, you’ll find life lessons from Max’s failures and successes alike—and you’ll do well to heed his advice.”
Ben VandeBunt, former CEO of Guthy|Renker endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Ben VandeBunt
Former CEO of Guthy|Renker
"Max shares with the reader
invaluable real-world lessons on how to succeed by never giving up...”
Bart Holiday, Oxford Rhodes Scholar Former Managing Director UBS Private Markets Group, endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Bart Holaday
Oxford Rhodes Scholar
Former Managing Director
UBS Private Markets Group
"...I could not put this book down as Max winds his way through one spectacular adventure after another. You will love this book. I strongly recommend Max James’ new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce. It’s a great read!”
Paul Madera, Co-Founder, Managing Director Meritech Capital Partners, endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Paul Madera
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Meritech Capital Partners
"Max is one helluva storyteller, and he has added the principles that he learned in each of his entertaining adventures.
You just gotta read it.”
Bill Mitchell Owner/Managing Director Carmel Realty Company

, endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.
Bill Mitchell
Owner/Managing Director
Carmel Realty Company


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