PRAISE FOR THUMBS UP!

“Thumbs Up! is terrific—Joey’s best book ever. When you read it, it will change your perspective on how to best live your life and give you a hand in finding your personal purpose.”

—CAROL TOMÉ, CFO, Home Depot

“In reading Thumbs Up!, I felt as if I were a student earmarking pages so that I could easily reference important ideas.

However, I found myself earmarking each page. Whether a story or a quote, each page contains ideas and principles that inspire, reinforcing the importance of finding our own individual purpose.

Thumbs Up! has made me reflect on who I am and inspired me to recommit to who I want to be . . . and bring it to life every day. More importantly, I’m confident every reader of Thumbs Up! will experience a similar sense of excitement about her/his purpose and serve as a fantastic role model for many others to follow their dreams and live happier lives.

Now, it’s time for me to work on my ‘forgettory.’ When you read the book, you’ll know how important this can be!”

—NEIL GOLDEN, former CMO, McDonald’s

“I met Joey Reiman when he was creating Master Ideas for companies needing a fresh inspiration. I enjoyed his book on Purpose because so many people and companies never gave thought to their Purpose. And now Joey inspires us with his ‘Thumbs Up’ attitude toward life that he illustrates with many unforgettable stories. If you are seeking greater purpose in your life, seek out this gem.”

—PHILIP KOTLER, professor of marketing at the Kellogg School of Management and author of Winning Global Markets and Confronting Capitalism

“Great social movements have always depended on individuals standing up and living out their fundamental hope that people and circumstances can change. Joey Reiman explores techniques and approaches required to inspire and sustain individual leaders on the journey of leadership. This book outlines powerful approaches to unlocking the potential within each of us.”

—DOUG SHIPMAN, founding CEO, National Center for Civil and Human Rights

“From the boardroom to the bedroom, purpose brings meaning and value. Joey’s newest book shines the light on living optimistically.”

—JAY GOULD, COO, Interface

“Capturing success is easier than capturing happiness, but Joey Reiman once again plots a course for those of us looking for an authentic and wise guide through this crazy world. With his help we can have both. High five.”

—HUGH ACHESON, chef, author, and judge on Top Chef

“Time never stops for us. And when it does, we find ourselves at the proverbial crossroad of life. Some of us are not as lucky. We keep doing what we do and never reflect on what we should do.

Joey Reiman’s book Thumbs Up! gives us a magical ‘Time Out in Life.’ It provides a path to create and bring meaningful purpose to what we do and how we do it. I loved the fact that I found hope in its pages and a substantial deposit into our personal account we call faith.

When an athlete goes down, a hand always appears out of nowhere to pull the athlete up. Joey Reiman is that hand for all of us who have fallen down.

Joey has taken purpose and puts it front and center. He took purpose and brought meaning to business. Now he takes purpose and brings meaning to life in a way that is mesmerizing and energizing. One thing is for sure, you will never look at a hand or fingers the same way.”

—WILLIAM A. BURKE, III, COO, Newell Rubbermaid

“Why merely survive when you can thrive. Joey Reiman knows how to translate the hard questions into palatable actions. Never has the quest for meaning been so central and elusive. But, hold Thumbs Up! in your hands and you’ll be one step closer to finding purpose in all corners of your life.”

—ESTHER PEREL, leading relationship therapist and speaker

“The lessons learned in this book are timeless and applicable to anyone. Reiman teaches his students to keep a ‘Thumbs Up’ attitude and now everyone, with the help of this book, can learn how your hand can serve as your handbook to success.”

—ERIKA JAMES, dean of Emory University Goizueta Business School

“Joey Reiman’s Thumbs Up! is a remarkable book of his recovery from a devastating injury and the universal lessons he learned as he struggled back from an uncertain fate. Thumbs Up! is a positive and powerful guide I use to encourage my patients to have faith in their ability to heal and thrive! If someone needs a helping hand—I strongly recommend Thumbs Up!.”

—CRAIG WEIL, MD, orthopedic hand surgeon

“Thumbs Up! is that rare combination of a book that is at once profound and playful, wise and joyful. It will put air beneath your wings, ground under your feet, and give you a map that will help you find the purpose of your life. Read it and delight . . .”

—SAM KEEN, philosopher and author of Fire in the Belly

“When you thumb through the pages of Thumbs Up!, you find yourself searching for the story of your own personal purpose. Joey shows us how success is in our hands and that giving the world and yourself a thumbs up can put you on the path to a happier life, and when you give others a thumbs up, it can create a movement for a happier world. Thank you, Joey, for reminding us that life is in the details because it is a detail we often forget. Thumbs Up!”

—US SENATOR MAX CLELAND (Ret.)

“Joey honestly and passionately believes that the only certainty is that any given moment must be lived to the fullest. He has devoted his professional life to helping companies maximize potential by finding purpose and creating meaning in the world. His new book helps individuals do the same. Thumbs up!!”

—ANDREA HERSHATTER, senior associate dean of Undergraduate Education, Emory University Goizueta Business School

“This book deserves two thumbs up. Every parent should buy this book to read to their children. Joey takes one of his life lessons and turns it into lessons for a better life.”

—COREY KEYES, professor of sociology and the Winship Distinguished Research Professor at Emory University