Synopses & Reviews
The break-out business parable thats already sold more than 70,000 copies,
The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.
There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want.
According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelos words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all.
In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artists work can teach himand all of usabout the power of following your passion.
Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the next day:
The beauty is in the details
Your hand creates what your mind conceives
All great accomplishments start with a single swift action
No one begins by creating the Sistine Chapel
Whether youre looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work.
Synopsis
When a young boy asked Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture,
David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.”
THE ANGEL INSIDE tells the story of a disillusioned young American who travels to Italy looking for direction. In Florence, he meets a mysterious old man who takes him on an enchanting tour into the art and life of Michelangelo, a journey that reveals to our protagonist the power of following your passion rather than the plans other people have for you. Among its lessons about the importance of confidence, patience, and planning:
·The beauty is in the details
·Your hand creates what your mind conceives
·All accomplishment starts with one swift action
·No one starts with the Sistine Chapel
The self-published edition of THE ANGEL INSIDE has sold 70,000 copies to date. Now revised for the business market and featuring a foreword from the Mark Sanborn, the bestselling author of The Fred Factor, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-have for anyone looking to find meaning in their work.
About the Author
CHRIS WIDENER is the founder and president of Made for Success, one of the worlds leading personal development companies. He is a coach and consultant to CEOs and sales professionals in a variety of industries, as well as to top political figures. He currently cohosts a television program on the Success Training Network with Zig Ziglar. He lives in Issaquah, Washington.