The Freedom Formula

Praise

“When you’re deeply passionate about your work, it’s easy to let it consume your life. But doing so only hurts you, as The Freedom Formula so expertly reminds us. David Finkel’s approach to restructuring your priorities will help you make the most of your time—whether you’re at your desk or on vacation.”

—Gino Wickman, bestselling author of Traction and creator of EOS

“Growing CoBank into a sustainable $130 billion financially strong and dependable advocate for rural America was an audacious goal that directors, leadership, and employees put their heart and soul into for over a decade. Save yourself some of the blood, sweat and tears and follow David’s lead from the start. Brilliant book!”

—Robert B. Engel, former CEO of CoBank and current CEO and Managing Director BLT Advisory Services LLC

“If you’re stuck in a cycle of overworking, struggling with time-management, or just can’t find time to unwind, you need to break free. The Freedom Formula will help you do just that—while maximizing the value created during your working hours. You can’t afford not to read it.”

—Dr. Greg Reid, author of the Think and Grow Rich series through the Napoleon Hill Foundation

“David Finkel’s The Freedom Formula dispels the myth that leaders have to sacrifice what is good in life for professional success. You can have both and this book shows you how.”

—Dr. Geoff Smart, chairman and founder of ghSMART and New York Times bestselling author of Who

“The Freedom Formula begins as if it were a thriller novel. David Finkel’s newest offering bursts through the clutter of business books and reveals powerful information in a fashion that is intensely interesting to read. Better yet, the information in The Freedom Formula has proven to create measurable results!”

—Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Traveler’s Gift and founder of WisdomHarbour.com

“If you’re looking for concrete ideas to succeed at work and in your business without sacrificing your life, this book has something of value on every page. Destined to become a classic whose messages will withstand the test of time.”

—Jason Jennings, New York Times bestselling author of The Reinventors

“No hype, no BS, no fluff. Just solid gold ideas to create more value at work with less time and effort.”

—Stephen Pressfield, New York Times bestselling author of The War of Art and The Legend of Bagger Vance

“If you’re overworked, stressed out, and unsure how to step off the treadmill, David gives you a way to think and act. This book is filled with powerful tools and an upgraded model to get better results and more enjoyment from your life.”

—Stephanie Harkness, entrepreneur and former chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers

“David delivers more value per page than any other author I know. Buy and read this book!”

—Patty DeDominic, past president of the National Association of Women Business Owners and former chair of The Foundation for SCORE

“David Finkel offers practical advice on business best practices with clarity and insight. David’s gift is in distilling abstract principles into valuable lessons that are both relatable and memorable.”

—Laura Lorber, executive editor of Inc.com

“Finally, a business book that gives you the simple, step-by-step mechanics to operationalize working smarter. Wished I had this book twenty years ago!”

—Jeff Hoffman, founding team member of Priceline.com and bestselling coauthor of Scale