Book details

  • Genre:self-help
  • Sub-genre:Personal Growth / Success
  • Language:English
  • Pages:232
  • eBook ISBN:9798317840976

Step Zero

By David J. Long

Overview

Have you ever felt left behind? Like you've made too many mistakes, waited too long, or missed your window? You haven't missed it. You're standing at it. You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your standards. Step Zero is where your turning point begins. This book is not built on theory. It's built on experience—earned over decades of leading, learning, failing, adjusting, and executing. In environments where performance matters, accountability is visible, and results are the only scoreboard. When you decide to take ownership of your attitude, energy, and approach, that decision shifts everything. It's a game-changer that will accelerate your career, and bring you unparalleled success. That decision is Step Zero.
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Description

Have you ever felt left behind? Like you've made too many mistakes, waited too long, or missed your window? You haven't missed it. You're standing at it. You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your standards. Step Zero is where your turning point begins. This book is not built on theory. It's built on experience—earned over decades of leading, learning, failing, adjusting, and executing. In environments where performance matters, accountability is visible, and results are the only scoreboard. When you decide to take ownership of your attitude, energy, and approach, that decision shifts everything. It's a game-changer that will accelerate your career, and bring you unparalleled success. That decision is Step Zero.
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About The Author

David J. Long is a leader and performance coach who has spent over four decades in one of the most competitive industries in the world—automotive retail. Known for building high-performing teams, developing leaders, and driving record-breaking results, David's work has impacted thousands of professionals across the country and beyond. But his story didn't start at the top. David's journey is one of transformation. From early struggles, adversity, and hard-earned lessons, he built a life defined by discipline, accountability, and a relentless commitment to growth. Those experiences didn't just shape his career—they shaped his philosophy: That success is not built on tactics alone, but on who you become before the opportunity ever shows up. That philosophy became Step Zero. Throughout his career, David has led large-scale operations, coached executives, and helped organizations unlock performance at every level—from sales to service to leadership. He is the founder of David J. Long Consulting, where he partners with dealer groups and leaders to improve culture, increase profitability, and create sustainable, long-term success. He is also a nationally recognized voice in the industry, known for his direct, no-excuses approach; and his ability to connect strategy with execution. Whether on stage, in the showroom, or one-on-one with leaders, his focus is always the same: Clarity, energy, and intentional action. At the core of his message is a simple but powerful truth: "You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your preparation—and your mindset." Step Zero is the foundation of everything David teaches. It is the belief that before you sell, serve, or lead anyone else, you must first take ownership of your attitude, your energy, and your approach. Because when you get that right—everything else prevails.   David is a husband, father, and proud grandfather. His greatest purpose is not just building businesses, but building people—and helping others become more than they ever thought possible.
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