Rocketships & Parachutes contains proven, practical and powerful lessons to launch the reader's career on an upward trajectory, and lessons on how to land the career safely by managing undesirable situations—all in real-world settings.Have you ever said, "Why didn't I learn my lesson?" This book will save you from feeling that way. Maybe you've wondered, "How can I handle that situation?" Among the book's 365 lessons, there are many that will help launch a career; others relate how to bail out of problem situations to safely land, with a career intact. The book follows the author's career progression from youth to maturity, from a young professional to the executive ranks. Thus, its lessons will be useful to readers of all ages and career stages. The book is like having a mentor at your fingertips.Many lessons apply to life as well as business, and each is explained by a simple story of how the lesson was learned. Readers can learn from the author's experiences and avoid the inevitable mishaps. This is a must-have guide to a successful career.