An Entrepreneur Is for All Seasons

Enrich Your Entrepreneurial Spirit We all desire to be masters of our own destiny, to have complete control and freedom in our lives. As author Dr. Bruce Douglas knows firsthand, this entrepreneurial attitude can inspire you to transform your life and the lives of everyone around you. As a child, Bruce lived and worked through the Great Depression, learning some of the most basic lessons that would eventually lead him to found his own company. An Entrepreneur is for ALL Seasons recounts Bruce’s struggles and life lessons as he shows you how to develop the skills to create real change in your business and beyond. To get there, you must think outside the box, take risks, bypass the conventional chain of command, and learn from your failures as much as from your successes. Through self-reflection, proper guidance, knowledge, honesty, and effort, it really is possible to achieve your desires. Let Bruce’s experiences and advice inspire you as an entrepreneur and leader to take your skills and success to new heights.

Dr. BRUCE DOUGLAS began his entrepreneurial career in 1975 as founder of The Douglas Company, a construction and engineering firm. Years later, he successfully transformed Sterling College during his tenure as its tenth president. He has gone on to serve on the boards of many prestigious educational and cultural organizations and founded the New Ohio Institute, a non-profit policy center focused on finding and carrying out solutions to urban problems. He is also the founder and current CEO of Harvard Development Company, a leading real estate development organization specializing in urban revitalization and rejuvenation. Bruce and his wife, Dee, have been married 59 years and live in Winter Park, Florida. They have three grown children and seven grandchildren.

Foreword by Dr. James L. Fisher Introduction: Who Becomes an Entrepreneur? Chapter 1: Laying a Foundation Chapter 2: Getting Going Chapter 3: Lurching Along Chapter 4: Plain Sailing and Straight Talking Chapter 5: Taking risks Chapter 6: Recognize Your Own Luck Chapter 7: Be a Lifelong Learner Chapter 8: Fail with the Best Intentions Chapter 9: Take a Chance—Then Knuckle Down Chapter 10: Be an Entrepreneur with Your Whole Life—Not Just Your Business