The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

A New York Times bestseller with over 1.3 million copies sold! Only a few months ago, he was a successful executive. Now he’s a desperate man. Join David Ponder on an incredible journey to discover the Seven Decisions for success that can turn any life around, no matter how hopeless a situation seems.

Forty-six-year-old David Ponder feels like a total failure. Once a high-flying executive in a Fortune 500 company, he now works a part-time, minimum wage job and struggles to support his family. Suddenly an even greater crisis hits: his daughter becomes ill, and he can’t even afford to get her the medical help she needs. When David’s car skids on an icy road, he wonders if he even cares to survive the crash.

But an extraordinary experience awaits David Ponder. He suddenly finds himself traveling back in time, meeting leaders and heroes at crucial moments in their lives—from Abraham Lincoln to Anne Frank. As David speaks with each of these historical figures, they share their personal philosophies with him. By the time his journey is over, he has received seven secrets for success—and a second chance. Among these crucial decisions for success are:

The buck stops here, and I am responsible for my past and my futureI will seek wisdom and be a servant to othersI will greet this day with a forgiving spirit, and I will forgive myselfToday I will choose to be happy and be the possessor of a grateful spirit

The message is simple: Life is about choices. While we have little control over the events that occur in our lives, success is determined by the choices we make daily. The Traveler’s Gift will challenge you, inspire you, and give you seven decisions that you can employ to determine your own personal success.

Acclaim for The Traveler’s Gift:

Good Morning America’s “Read This!” book selection for May 2003Hit the New York Times bestseller list and remained there for 17 weeksReached #5 on the New York Times Business Bestseller listWall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellerTranslated into nearly 20 languages, including Braille

From the Publisher

What makes the difference between failure and success?

In times of great uncertainty, we need divine wisdom. Many of the greatest minds throughout history have overcome personal struggles and adversity and emerged stronger for it. What guidance would iconic heroes like Abraham Lincoln, King Solomon, and Anne Frank give us in today’s ever-changing world climate?

The Traveler’s Gift offers a modern day parable of one man’s choices—and the attitudes that make the difference between failure and success.

What People Are Saying

Randy Travis, Entertainer

“I believe this book is full of insight one can use throughout life. Told with a wonderful story I know people of all ages will enjoy reading.”

John C. Maxwell, Author and Founder of The INJOY Group

“In the tradition of Og Mandino, Andy Andrews has spun an engaging morality tale. The Traveler’s Gift is a thought-provoking book that will challenge you to reach your fullest potential.”

Nicole Johnson, Actress and Author of Fresh-Brewed Life

“Incredible truth, creatively told.”

More From Bestselling Author Andy Andrews

Andy Andrews notices the little things that can make a BIG difference in your life. His motivating and inspiring books have been translated into more than 20 languages.

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Book Description
Only a few months ago, he was a successful executive. Now he’s a desperate man. Join David Ponder on an incredible journey to discover the Seven Decisions for success that can turn any life around. The sequel to The Traveler’s Gift! Dave Ponder is back, and the fate of civilization may be in his hands. It’s up to Dave and a cast of history’s best and brightest minds to uncover this solution before it’s too late. Explore the seven decisions for success first introduced in the New York Times bestselling book The Traveler’s Gift, learning how you can turn life around—no matter how hopeless it seems. Struggling against poverty, personal failures, and lost dreams, the residents of Orange Beach, Alabama, believe their lives are meaningless. But when an old drifter mysteriously makes his way through town, he brings new perspective. In the coastal town of Fairhope, Alabama, a mysterious man named Jones is bringing new perspective to the citizens about the “little” things affecting their lives. Jones is back! When the mysterious elderly man from The Noticer calls Andy, he’s incarcerated…and tight-lipped about why. Is Jones behind a recent string of increasingly bold pranks?

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2005
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785273220
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785273226
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #10,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #194 in Success Self-Help #213 in Personal Transformation Self-Help #342 in Psychology & Counseling
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