{"product_id":"defy-the-immediate-a-journey-of-failure-perserverance-and-success-9781950659241","title":"Defy The Immediate: A Journey of Failure, Perserverance, and Success","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDefy the Immediate \u003c\/em\u003eis an energizing and inspiring look at life lessons ... the role perseverance plays in determining failure and success, seen through the lens of a military and professional career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a college journalist, T.R. Shaw saw opportunity as a U.S. Navy public affairs officer while President Ronald Reagan was building a 600-ship Navy. Challenged to \"stay afloat\" among peers with more talent, aptitude and experience, the journey became brutally competitive. He eventually left active duty and became a citizen-sailor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePursuing a dual career as a Navy reservist and funeral director, he faced systematic and professional challenges. He lost his father and business partner to a quick and unrelenting disease and realized life is short ... that you must pursue your ambitions and talents while you can. He sold a profitable business, taking a risk few are willing to do, and learned from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas R. Shaw Jr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781950659241\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.42d","brand":"T. R. Shaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114514944181,"sku":"9781950659241","price":11.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_67f1bac2-96ec-40b3-8a6f-c07875ebf5a7.jpg?v=1652151559","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/defy-the-immediate-a-journey-of-failure-perserverance-and-success-9781950659241","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}