Words of Inspiration

By Stan Kontos

This book is a collection of 'Words of Inspiration' I like to write once a month. They have been collated in a way that allows readers to review each inspirational message at their own pace. Whichever way you choose to read the book, I hope that the messages leave you feeling inspired, energised and motivated to succeed with your life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sol Results
• Release date: Oct 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9780646847306

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I'd like to thank these South Australian-based experts and industry leaders for their contribution to reading this book and providing their thoughts. I would like to wish them all ongoing success and happiness throughout their working careers and personal endeavours:

"Stan Kontos has a rare blend of wisdom and simplicity.

"Words of Inspiration reflects that down to earth practicality which is so much part of Stan with a depth of wisdom and experience which it is easy to make applicable in life.

"And Stan is not just a theoretical guru. He says 'This is wise, ', and then proves it by applying it in his highly successful business. That is the kind of wisdom and knowledge which is sorely in short supply. I thoroughly commend this book to anyone who wants to know how life really works. "

Bob Beaumont - CEO, Beaumont Tiles

I am a great collector of motivation books and tapes from young. At this stage of my journey, like many, we are not only time poor to read just another book, but a well presented book with good practical success formulas.

Stan, your book ticked all the boxes for me, it is one for my library. Well done and great job!

Francis Wong - Managing Director, Encounter Australia

"Insight changes everything! In his new book, Words of Inspiration, author Stan Kontos distils insights drawn from his life and diverse business experience that will enlighten, motivate and inspire. Stan urges the reader to think more deeply, to act more deliberately and to draw on their highest values and aspirations in living a generous and impactful life. For those who engage this book with an open mind and heart there are many nuggets of wisdom to be found."

Paul Madden - Chief Executive, The Wyatt Trust

"Thank You, Stan, for the wonderful and inspirational passages in you book. So much of what you have written is obviously the product of significant accumulated wisdom from many of your own life experiences as well as from your incessant desire to better yourself and to spend your life learning the wonderful lessons that are offered to us all through our experiences-we just need to 'listen' as you have so clearly illustrated. Your book provides us all with a wonderful path to better and more fulfilling lives. "

Erik Metanomski - Co-Founder, Lanyon Asset Management

"In today's fast paced world it is easy to get caught up in all sorts of distractions which can often lead us down a path of uncertainty and fear. We can all learn something from Stan’s new book, Words of Inspiration. Stan is clear in his pursuits and objectives: work hard, learn, persevere, give, be thankful, be fruitful, forgive and most of all, love.

"This book will challenge you, encourage you and inspire you. God has given us all gifts and Stan uses his God-given gift to the fullest. "

Michael Aish - Magery Medallist (SANFL)

''I first came across Stan Kontos when I sat in the audience listening to a presentation by him to his group at Star Pharmacy. It was a truly rewarding experience as I watched him motivate them, encouraging for them to participate, to interact and be part of the action, which had a highly humorous atmosphere.

"I was quite taken, for I had never experienced a presentation of this like this before.

"Stan was very positive, energetic, engaging and humorous as he inspired the group to be better than what they thought

they could be. I could see he absolutely loved what he was conveying to the audience, having a passion for them and what he was delivering to them.

"Stan's writings, in seeking for readers to listen to others, to seek the opinion of trusted others, to have an open mind and not be a self-oriented person are part of the process of being a successful person.

"I am positive the reader will enjoy Stan's Words of Inspiration, his philosophy and the person he is. "

Charlie Walsh - Former Racing Cyclist, Olympic Coach and Academic

"Stan Kontos, Words of Inspiration are truly that.

"In this short and highly readable book, Stan gives us his insights gleaned from many years of coaching, mentoring - and learning from - hundreds of people from all walks of life.

"A great take-home message is that positive energy is the best asset you can have.

"He reminds us that balance of life and positive thinking are crucial to health, happiness and a successful career - but the daily whirl of life tends to obscure this important message.

"And Stan provides some very useful tips on practical ways to achieve this life balance. One that particularly resonates with me is that 'Challenges are there to make us grow: Looking back on my own life, I can see that the quantum leaps in my career and personal development came from getting outside my comfort zone.

Taking the time to read Stan's book could well be the best investment you can make to rebalancing your life.

Dr Leanna Read - Former Chief Scientist for SA

''I read Stan's book in one night and certainly could not stop reading it.

''If you've read self-help books, and seen the true benefits that this style of literature can offer, you know that of the hundreds of pages you read in a typical book, the real value can be boiled down to a few pages on the greatest lesson offered. This book does just that over and over. It hits you with the key ideas, backs it