Success is a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This is a success book for older children and young teens. It is written in a lively format using real life stories from my successful life. It specifically uses an analogy of a cooked grilled cheese sandwich as its main starting point in looking at success in life. In that life and from that grilled cheese example, I have discovered three secrets for success. These secrets will help all who read this book to transform their dreams into reality - achieving success in life. It is based on three individual activities that work together that is called A.C.T. It is short for: Action Connection and Transformation. Overall, this book is a fun read and filled with exceptional illustrations to help reinforce the key secrets and concepts. For kids of all ages.

This book provides guidance and instruction on success in life and how to obtain it. It is written for older children and young teens. It is written in a lively and easy to understand format which uses stories to explain those things essential to success in life. It is based on the analogy of a cooked grilled cheese sandwich as a starting point for a successful life. In my long career,I was fortunate to have discovered three secrets that have contributed to my success. These secrets will help you achieve success in life. The first secret of Action. In the secret of action you are starting the process of "doing" those steps necessary to go in the direction of your dreams. I call it the trail of success. The next is the secret of Connection(s). In this secret you are recognizing and using the "power" of community to help make your dreams real as you walk on your trail of success. Transformation is the next secret. I have discovered that we all need to "change" in order for us to become successful. This change process is also lifelong as well! This secret consists of three main pieces of self: Mind, Body and Character (Spirit). Overall, Success the book is a fun read and filled with illustrations to help reinforce the key secrets and concepts.

Gennaro J Avvento, is a Lockheed Martin Technical Fellow Emeritus (Retired) and a Lt Colonel in the U.S. Air Force (Retired). He has held senior leadership positions throughout his career. His passion is mentoring young people – helping them find their purpose. He holds an Expert Systems Engineering Professional Certification from the International Council of System Engineers (INCOSE). Mr. Avvento is a graduate of the Air Force Academy. He holds advanced degrees from University of Houston Clear Lake, West Chester University Pennsylvania and Stevens Institute Technology NJ. He is President and CEO of G.J. Avvento Technical