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William S Barrett

Authentic

An Old-School Approach to Building a Full Life, a Successful Business, and Real Relationships...

William S Barrett

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English
Storybuilders Press
12 May 2026
Biography: business & industry; Business ethics; Management: leadership & motivation
Some Business Books Teach You How to Win. This One Teaches You What Winning Actually Means.

Bill Barrett's father grew up poor in the Bronx, worked as a janitor, and spent eight years earning his college degree while supporting a family. He pulled all-nighters not because he loved the grind, but because he loved the people counting on him. And when he passed away, a retired client drove three and a half hours to the funeral, not out of obligation, but because that relationship had meant something real.

That's what authentic success looks like. Not the flashy kind that fades with the next market shift, but the enduring kind built on hard work, genuine care, and treating people like people, not transactions. It's the kind of legacy that outlasts any bottom line.

You'll discover:

The transformative power of genuine human connection, where caring deeply about others creates success that extends far beyond the bottom line Why playing the long game and developing an abundance mindset separate those who merely survive from those who thrive and leave lasting legacies The art of being fully present and sharing your time generously, creating the kind of impact that has people driving three hours to honor you decades later

A moving tribute to a father's wisdom and a son's journey to carry it forward, Authentic reveals the timeless principles that build not just successful careers, but lives rich with meaning, relationships that endure, and legacies worth leaving.
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Imprint:   Storybuilders Press
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   218g
ISBN:   9798898330330
Pages:   184
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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