Capital Gaines; Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff

xiii, [1], 191, [3] pages. Foreword by Joanna Gaines. Author's Note. Illustrations. From the Desk of Chip Gaines. Notes. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Inscription reads To Quinn-- Go get 'em! Chip Gaines. Chip Gaines was born on November 14, 1974 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Fixer Upper (2013), Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines (2021) and College GameDay (1986). He has been married to Joanna Gaines since May 31, 2003. The funny and talented Chip Gaines is well known to millions of people as a TV star, renovation expert, best-selling author, husband to Joanna, and father of five in Waco, Texas. But long before the world took notice, Chip was a serial entrepreneur who was always ready for the next challenge, even if it didn't quite work out as planned. Whether it was buying a neighborhood laundromat or talking a bank into a loan for some equipment to start a lawn-mowing service, Chip always knew that the most important thing was to take that first step. Now a #1 New York Times best-selling book, Capital Gaines offers readers a ringside seat as Chip relives some of his craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way. His mentors taught him to never give up and his family showed him what it meant to always have a positive attitude despite your circumstances. Throw in a natural daredevil personality and a willingness to do (or eat!) just about anything, and you have the life and daily activity of Chip Gaines. Capital Gaines is the perfect book for anyone looking to succeed not only in business but more importantly in life. The most important step is the first one. Dive into Chip Gaines' personal playbook and start learning how to succeed in business-and in life. A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publisher's Weekly bestseller! The funny and talented Chip Gaines is well known as the star of HGTV's Fixer Upper, as well as a renovation expert, best-selling author, husband to Joanna, and father of five in Waco, Texas. But long before the world took notice, Chip was a serial entrepreneur who was always ready for the next challenge, even if it didn't quite work out as planned. Capital Gaines offers you a ringside seat as Chip relives some of his craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way, written with Chip's trademark humor. In addition to personal stories from Chip's journey, you'll discover: How to work toward success-and how to determine what that looks like The power of living in a way that rejects fear How to embrace small acts of courage and be bold to go all in What it takes to truly balance your family and career Capital Gaines is the playbook you need to start redefining success and going after it, no matter what that means to you.…