Winning Practices of a Free, Fit, and Prosperous People (Flourish Books)

       As the winning practices and advantages of previous generations fade and we fail to address our problems, our challenges grow, incomes stagnate, debt explodes, and fitness wanes. China ascends and vital natural habitats deteriorate. Worst of all, by failing to convey critical practices to our children, we place them in a weaker position than the previous generation for the first time in our history.

       In this book, Bitz compares how Americans are doing relative to other populations, documents why we no longer ascend, and describes nine empowering perspectives. He contrasts our instinctual operating system with the one needed for success in the modern world, reminds us of our need to be evolutionarily fit, and most importantly, delineates the Winning Practices that make this possible.

 

Mark Bitz is a successful entrepreneur, author, and community leader. He is a graduate of Purdue, Cornell, and Harvard Universities, and a lifelong student of evolution, history, culture, government, economics, business, investing, and leadership. Mark is well-read, educated, and traveled, entrepreneurial, close to nature, thoughtful, and practical. He was named among the "CNY 40 Under 40" and is the recipient of the Purdue University Alumni of Distinction Award. Mark has coached youth soccer and basketball, was instrumental in building the Northwest YMCA in Baldwinsville, New York, and has served on numerous boards. He chaired the Empire State Young President's Organization, Northwest YMCA in Baldwinsville, and New York State 4-H Foundation. He was a director of the Greater Syracuse YMCA, Syracuse Metropolitan Development Association, New York State Business Council, National Turkey Federation, and International Chief Executives Organization. Mark served on the Cornell Agriculture and Life Science Dean's Advisory Board and the Cornell University Council. He is currently a trustee of the Florida Nature Conservancy and oversees the education of the Chief Executives Organization. Mark and his wife of 38 years, Leokadia, have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grand-daughters.