The Apple and the Stone: 12 Proven Success Strategies Used by Steve Jobs and Goliath-Killer David is a guide to turning setbacks into stepping stones and challenges into lasting impact. Hartford G. Dawson, PhD, blends modern innovation with timeless wisdom to show readers how resilience and vision can transform the impossible into the inevitable.

Steve Jobs was fired from the very company he founded, only to return and lead Apple into becoming a global tech titan. David faced an enemy so overwhelming that every onlooker doubted him, yet he silenced the crowd with fearless resolve and a single stone. These stories, paired with Dawson's own journey from hardship to achievement, form the foundation for twelve strategies that help readers rise above adversity, lead with clarity, and build a legacy that endures.

Inspiring and practical, The Apple and the Stone is perfect for readers seeking motivation, leadership lessons, and actionable tools to turn personal trials into triumphs.