The UnAmerican Dream: Finding Personal and Professional Happiness Establishing Work-Life Boundaries

Hidalgo, Carlos

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1937985571 ISBN 13: 9781937985578

Casa editrice: VisumCx, 2019

What is the real price of our modern, hustle-all-all-cost business culture? Something terrible has happened to the American Dream. For so many entrepreneurs and professionals, the relentless pursuit of success leaves behind damaged relationships and personal life carnage in their wake. In The UnAmerican Dream, Carlos Hidalgo reveals his thrilling journey to entrepreneurial triumph, and the simultaneous path to rock bottom. Despite impressive accolades and remarkable professional achievements, he found himself miserable, discontent, and at risk of losing his most important personal relationships, forever.Through authentic, honest, and vulnerable storytelling not found in most business books, Hidalgo asks us all to question, “is it really worth it?” Featuring the perspective of a variety of executives from across the country, this book reveals the truth about the cost that many pay in order to keep pace with modern business pressures. Hear from Hidalgo’s wife, Susanne, who reminds us that with every quest for success, there are real relationships impacted.Hidalgo details the life changes he made to re-center himself, and offers a step-by-step guide for others in a similar situation to find happiness and fulfillment. The UnAmerican Dream is an invitation to shed hustle culture, cultivate that which is life giving, and find both personal and professional success on your terms.

Recensione:

“This book is a must read for anyone who is in business!” 

- James Carbary; Founder & CEO - Sweetfish Media 

“Carlos offers thought-provoking questions to help you find clarity about what you value most.The UnAmerican Dreamcomes at a time when our culture of consumerism is beginning to give way to the values of community, sustainability, and minimalism.”

- Valerie Allen; Med, LPCC. Professional Clinical Counselor 

L'autore:

Carlos Hidalgo is a 25-year business veteran who has held various corporate roles, started his own entrepreneurial ventures and served in non-profits. Hidalgo co-founded his first company in 2005 leading it to two consecutive Inc. 5000 Awards before departing and launching his second company VisumCx. In addition to his current role as CEO at VisumCx, Hidalgo also serves as a managing partner in a health care platform start-up and serves on the board on a tech start-up in addition to writing often on the intersection of business and personal success. Carlos and his wife Susanne have four grown children and live in Colorado Springs, CO. You can follow Hidalgo on Twitter @cahidalgo