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Bruno Gideon
[edit]Bruno Gideon [1] is a Swiss-Canadian author and entrepreneur.
He grew up in a Jewish family during World War II in a farming village in Switzerland, close to the German border. The love and shelter he received at home stood in stark contrast to the brutal war raging practically at his doorstep. These experiences at an early age unquestionably shaped the person he is today.
As a young man he worked at various jobs throughout Europe – a busboy in Rome, a waiter in France, a hotel clerk in Zurich, Switzerland. Later he decided to go into business for himself and built three multi-million dollar companies from the ground up. His business ventures included a successful wholesale discount chain called Cash and Carry, a convenience store chain, PickPay, and Switzerland’s first computer store, Microspot.
Bruno Gideon has written nine books that focus on personal growth and entrepreneurship which all draw from his personal experiences. Altogether he has sold over 100,000 copies throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. He writes a weekly newsletter called Bruno’s Minute that explores motivational topics related to personal growth.
Bruno donates his publications to colleges and universities and provides free seminars and book talks for budding entrepreneurs.
He also spends his time breeding Whippets and Border Collies. He and his team have won more than fifty Best in Shows throughout the United States and Canada. They won Best in Breed (2008) for Whippets and Border Collies at The Westminster Kennel Club show in New York City. Eleven years ago Bruno immigrated to Toronto, Canada. He is fluent in English, German, French, and Italian.
Bruno’s Minute
[edit]Bruno’s Minute [2] is a weekly, motivational newsletter sent via email to subscribers and is available on the web at www.brunogideon.com. The newsletter is free of charge and explores topics related to personal and professional growth such as accepting criticism, the art of listening, learning to let go, and repairing relationships. The newsletter is read by over 50,000 people worldwide. Individuals may leave commentary on a discussion board to discuss the weekly topics.
Books
[edit]Wet Behind the Ears The Adventures of an Entrepreneur and the 7 Essential Lessons Learned [3]
Wet Behind the Ears is an autobiography of Bruno Gideon, an entrepreneur who built three multi-million dollar companies from the ground up. The book reveals important life lessons about being a successful entrepreneur and how others can realize their true potential and achieve their dreams.
Don't Take No for an Answer!
5 Proven Steps That Will Get You to Yes [4]
Don’t Take No for an Answer! reveals important secrets about how to be a great negotiator who is assertive without being offensive. It’s about how to win and get what you want without making enemies in your personal and professional life.
Not at My Expense
Six Steps to a New, Successful You [5]
Not at My Expense is the story of how Bruno Gideon overcame low self-confidence. The book helps others who suffer from lack of confidence by identifying the causes and providing tools to move beyond this and reach their full potential in all areas of life.
Famous Quotes by Bruno Gideon
[edit]Life lessons learned are wasted if they are not shared.
Meditation helps you to find peace inside and be able to look at your problems from another perspective.
We should not only welcome criticism, we should ask for it.
The angrier you become, the more urgent it is for you to let go.
If you have received, you must pass it on. It is as easy as that!
You will continue receiving only if you pass it on.
External Links
[edit]Official website [6]
Bruno’s Minute [7]
Wet Behind the Ears [8]
Don’t Take No for an Answer! [9]
Not at My Expense [10]