Red Stevens was a self-made man who gave his family everything-and ruined them in the process. Now, as his estate of oil companies and cattle ranches is divided among greedy and self-serving relatives, one member is singled out for something special: Red's great-nephew, Jason. 

In a darkened room, isolated from the rest of his family, Jason is confronted by the image of his deceased great uncle on a video monitor...and so begins a 12-month quest for purpose and meaning in an empty life, as Jason attempts to complete the tasks required to receive Red Stevens' greatest bequest...The Ultimate Gift.

"A wonderful story. Needed wisdom for young and old alike.  Written by one of the most extraordinary men of our era."
- Steve Forbes, President, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of Forbes Magazine

When Jason Stevens found out he had to learn twelve lessons to maybe get an unnamed inheritance from his billionaire grandfather, he was not amused. By the time he'd finished learning the imposed lessons, he'd become a different man. Ready to tackle the duties of running a multi-billion-dollar trust, his plans for the year are once again derailed, this time by his pugnacious family. Not content with their cattle ranches and oil fields, his aunts, uncles and even his mother are determined to see every last dime entrusted to their own self-serving pockets. With none of the reluctance he initially showed for the The Ultimate Gift, he eagerly accepts the challenge and pushes himself to prove not only to his family and the court but the world, that with determination and the simple tenets of The Ultimate Gift, anyone can lead The Ultimate Life. Sequel to The Ultimate Gift.

Jim Stovall has penned three delightful parables for anyone who wants to be inspired or give the gift of inspiration. In The Ultimate Gift, Jason Stevens learns to appreciate the value of his life, while in The Ultimate Life, he learns the value of love. Now, in the touching conclusion to the trilogy, Jason learns that life's journey is all about traveling well-not about the destination.

In The Ultimate Journey, readers will discover the secrets of a successful life, including:

• Money helps pay for the trip, but should never be a destination ...


• Friends make the journey worthwhile
...

• Laughter lightens the load of any rough or rocky uphill road ...


• Time may be allotted in small or large portions but the moment is what counts ...

This album includes the signature song from The Ultimate Gift movie, "Legacy"

"Captivating music that captures the message and spirit of my book

The Ultimate Gift." - Jim Stovall

"Wow!!!!! All of these songs spoke to my soul.  This CD is peaceful, inspiring, moving and blissful.... Just what I needed to hear!" - Jamie Townsend

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On the heels of the best-selling book The Ultimate Gift  and the major motion picture adaptation from 20th Century Fox, Jim Stovall brings you The Sound of Honor. Author Jim Stovall, who didn’t allow blindness to prevent him from achieving stunning successes in both the business and literary worlds, provides an insightful glimpse inside the world of darkness. His detective, Jacob Dyer, traveled from the triumphs and tragedies of Vietnam to a world that suddenly exploded into blindness. In the course of this action-packed novel, Dyer not only has to solve the mystery but also right a tragic wrong, restore a fortune, and recapture the elusive honor that was lost a lifetime ago. In this utterly unique novel, all the colors of this thrilling and mysterious world are brought vividly to life through blind eyes. The world will never look the same again after you hear The Sound of Honor.

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From Jim Stovall, author of the bestselling The Ultimate Gift  and The Ultimate Life, and financial planning expert, Tim Maurer, comes the latest volume in the acclaimed Ultimate series..

Like its predecessors, The Ultimate Financial Plan:  Balancing Your Money and Life  is sure to have a significant impact on the way we think about money.  Examining the connection between actions, thoughts, and feelings when it comes to all things financial, the book makes a revolutionary argument: that the key to getting the most out of personal wealth comes from the contentment found in balancing the influence of money in our lives with personal values and goals..

 "The Ultimate Financial Plan deals with less tangible matters.  While it covers most of the traditional topics found in a personal finance book, it really isn’t one.…to their credit, the writers—Jim Stovall, an inspirational speaker and author, and Tim Maurer, a financial planner—say up front that they are not writing the usual personal finance book.  Their goal is to help you decide where money fits into your life.”  ~ Paul B. Brown, New York Times

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The Intersection of MONEY and LIFE. There are an endless number of books that tell you what to do with your money. There are even more books that tell you how to, and how not to, live. Why is it that these two things that are so inseparable, money and life, are only addressed separately? This book addresses the intersection of the two. This is not another financial how-to book, nor is it a collection of philosophical rambling that is hard to apply to daily life. It is the Timeless Truths of personal finance. Many of these have been forgotten, destining so many into financial hardship, but they are the essential foundations for your successful financial future.  

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A great boss provides leadership, direction, critique, and a positive example which allows each employee to fulfill their potential while serving the organization. A bad boss would be one who fails in at least one of these areas, but to be immortalized as one of the worst bosses, you’ve got to create an environment so toxic that none of these elements are present or they are overshadowed by the deficiencies to such an extent that employees are unable to approach their potential or even function. In 100 Worst Bosses, Jim Stovall will show you how to learn from the very worst how to be your very best.

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“Ultimate Productivity provides the practical tools needed for personal and corporate achievement.  It’s very evident that the writer, Jim Stovall, has achieved a great deal of success in his own life, and he is passing the baton to everyone who will take the time to read and put into practice the principles in his book.  I incorporate these principles in my CPA business every day, and I think this book would be very beneficial to anyone in business.  I also think the Ultimate Productivity Profile online is very helpful in identifying internal and external factors that cause us and those we work with to achieve peak performance.” - Beth Burkeen, CPA

“The book completely changed my life.  Shortly after reading, I was promoted to General Manager in our stores.  I don’t think it was a coincidence because the book magically turned on a switch inside of me.  I want to read it again, and I use your on-line profile test to get to know my people and what motivates them.” - Daryl Shuck

Jim Stovall’s classic parable returns in an updated edition. In a land and time far from our own, there lived a king of uncommon wisdom and insight. After guiding his people through times of uncertainty and turmoil, the king now reigns over a land filled with prosperity and peace. Now, nearing the end of his reign, the king longs to leave a lasting legacy for his people. He considers soaring monuments, precious coins bearing his likeness, larger-than-life statues. But then the king has a remarkable idea: To discover the most profound words of wisdom in the world. So the king invites citizens from all walks of life and all corners of the realm to share with him the best of their life lessons. Yet as the king encounters a wealth of wisdom from his subjects, he faces a new dilemma, just how to determine the single greatest truth in life. Little does he know that the remarkable answer will come from the most unexpected and unassuming of places.

Featuring an enhanced look and new illustrations, this simple, profound story is perfect for readers of all ages.

What does it mean to succeed in life? How can we achieve our goals no matter what our circumstances? This inspiring and uplifting book will help readers answer those questions personally. In Today's the Day Jim Stovall shares easy-to-read, easy-to-put-to-work nuggets of wisdom that he has learned personally by overcoming his own blindness and becoming one of America's most accomplished entrepreneurs. Each persuasive chapter gives readers practical, positive, powerful insight that can help them successfully negotiate every situation in life. 

Jim Stovall has created another epic masterpiece destined for the silver screen.  Keeper of the Flame will explode in the theater of your mind causing you to think like you never have and live like you never thought you could.

If you loved The Ultimate Gift, you will love The Lamp. It is a fascinating novel that you won't be able to put down until you get to the end.

In The Lamp, you will explore the relationship between wishing, hoping, believing, and reality. Who among us has not thought about or wished for better things? Too often, these thoughts or wishes simply fade away into nothingness as we focus on the hectic lives that we all lead. 

In this powerful and inspirational live presentation, Jim Stovall takes you inside one of his arena events and shares the personal story of the loss of his eyesight, and the steps he took to move out of his 9' x 12' self-imposed prison. He shares the following principles that led him to become a gold medalist weightlifting champion and the president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network:

• You are one quality decision away from anything you want.
• You have the right to choose.
• Your life is not a practice game.
• You change your life when you change your mind.
• Today is the day!

Starring: James Garner, Abigail Breslin, Drew Fuller, and Brian Dennehy

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If you want to know the best way to get to the top of a mountain you are climbing, you are wise to ask a person who has been to the top! That's the approach Jim Stovall has taken in Success Secrets of Super Achievers.

In the course of Stovall's interviews with dozens of people who are at the top of their fields-people widely known and admired in entertainment, politics and law, business, and religion-he has asked two compelling questions: How do you define success and what does it take to be happy?

The answers will inspire you, at times they may surprise you, and at other times they may move you deeply. In all cases, the answers will enrich you and strengthen your own desire to be all that you can be and accomplish all that you have set as a goal.

Winning Insights from those who are at the top! Featuring: Art Linkletter, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Charlton Heston, Lou Holtz, Katharine Hepburn, Dr. Robert Schuller, and 76 more.

What is the Wisdom of the Ages?

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was an enchanted kingdom ruled by a benevolent and much-loved king who, through his uncommon wisdom and insights, led his people through many difficult times to a period of peace, prosperity and happiness such as the kingdom had never known..

Now nearing the end of his reign, the king contemplates his legacy. What would be a fitting memorial to his time on the throne? A monument to rival the pyramids of Egypt? A gold coin bearing his likeness? A colossal statue carved in his image? No. Such an enlightened ruler would choose a very different kind of memorial...

From the far corners of the realm, ordinary citizens are invited to the Throne Room to express the greatest wisdom that life has taught them. Farmers and physicians, hunters and historians, jesters and judges--all come before the monarch. From the wisdom that they share, the king will select that one bit that surpasses all the others, wisdom that will be passed around the world, wisdom that will benefit all people from all lands, forever: the Wisdom of the Ages.

But as the king hears from more and more of his subjects, he becomes worried and restless. From so much profound and wonderful wisdom, how will he discern the Wisdom of the Ages? How will he know when he has found it? The answer comes in a form that no one, from the king to the lowliest peasant, could expect, for the greatest wisdom comes from the most unexpected of places...
 

For Stanley, life stopped dead in its tracks the day his young son was accidentally killed. His wife, Lisa, tried to push forward into the future, but her husband didn't even know where to begin.

Then Charles Montgomery III appeared out of nowhere and challenged the couple to consider the inconceivable.  "What I am about to tell you will change your life. You can have anything you want, including true happiness, and I am going to tell you the secret of how to get it."

Will Stanley let go of the past and grab hold of a future full of love and a new destiny?? Will Lisa take her friend's advice and leave Stanley for the guy at the fitness club? Or will they continue to be haunted by the pain and guilt of that fateful day when Eddy died? The Lamp brings Stanley and Lisa face-to-face with past tragedy and future hope-all wrapped in the gift of three wishes that will challenge you to live beyond the hurt and pain, if you just believe.  

A sharply intelligent author, Stanley has everything:  A successful career, a beautiful home, and a loving wife and son. But when his little boy is killed in a tragic accident, Stanley cannot accept his loss and proceeds to poison his marriage and everything around him with his bitterness and grief.

Two years have passed since the tragedy.  Stanley is on the verge of leaving Lisa, his long-suffering spouse, and he hasn't written a word since the death of his son. But a visit from a mysterious and magical messenger, who offers him three wishes, just may reawaken Stanley's hope for the future. With a little help from a couple of needy foster kids next door, Stanley and Lisa find that all their wishes can come true if they just believe.

Starring Jason London, Meredith Salenger, Cameron ten Napel, L. Scott Caldwell, Muse Watson, and Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr.