Testimonials
What are people saying about
The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce?
The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce?
“Filled with stories of funny and heart-wrenching moments...this book is a must-read."
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."
He is an MVP in the entrepreneurial arena."
Steve Young
NFL analyst for ESPN
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
"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
Motivational Speaker
New York Times Bestselling Author
Co-Founder of Chicken Soup For The Soul® Series
New York Times Bestselling Author
Co-Founder of Chicken Soup For The Soul® Series
"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.”
The Honorable Fred Gregory
NASA Deputy Director
NASA Astronaut
USAF Colonel (Retired)
NASA Astronaut
USAF Colonel (Retired)
“Filled with pithy “Max’s Maxims” applicable
not only for would-be entrepreneurs but
as sage life lessons.”
not only for would-be entrepreneurs but
as sage life lessons.”
General Michael E. Ryan
16th U. S. Air Forces
Chief of Staff (Retired)
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
General Motors (Retired)
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.”
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.”
Honorable T. Allan McArtor
Chairman Emeritus
Airbus Americas
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
"Max shares with the reader
invaluable real-world lessons on how to succeed by never giving up...”
invaluable real-world lessons on how to succeed by never giving up...”
Bart Holaday
Oxford Rhodes Scholar
Former Managing Director
UBS Private Markets Group
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
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.”
You just gotta read it.”
Bill Mitchell
Owner/Managing Director
Carmel Realty Company
Carmel Realty Company
