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Most of us learned them the hard way and the practical way -- through painful personal trial and error or by witnessing the successes and failures of those around us. Experience and observation can teach us a lot. But what if you could learn powerful life lessons the \u003cem\u003eeasy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003efun, rad, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003etotally awesome\u003c\/em\u003e way?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if your future mantras and bullet-proof perspectives for a happier, more balanced, and more productive life could be gleaned from the \u003cstrong\u003eiconic characters\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eepic dialogue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eunlikely plot lines\u003c\/strong\u003e of your favorite '80s movies? \u003cem\u003eWell, you're in luck.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the heels of his first two acclaimed books about lessons from '80s pop culture, high-energy keynote speaker and '80s aficionado Chris Clews takes us back in time to explore the laughter and tears -- and yes, the totally unexpected life lessons -- in some of our favorite movies and music from the decade that defined a generation ... and that lives on during a resurgence of love for the '80s (think \u003cem\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCobra Kai\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTop Gun: Maverick\u003c\/em\u003e, and more).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eRaised on the '80s\u003c\/em\u003e, Book #3 of his hilarious and thought-provoking series, Chris delivers an entertaining and surprisingly relevant review of nine blockbuster films, one musician who loved the color purple, countless musical hits, and the fashion and lifestyle trends of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timeless lessons of '80s movies (taught to some of us as tweens and teens, and just now being discovered by younger generations) still resonate and apply to our lives, our jobs, our families, and our communities. \u003cem\u003eRaised on the '80s \u003c\/em\u003eoffers life lessons about confidence, individuality, judgment, legacy, decision making, \"going for it,\" living your life on your terms, passion, encouragement, negotiating with yourself and others, personal growth, and overcoming your fears and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few examples of the life lessons that await you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrading Places\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- You can be good at what you do and still question yourself. Confident people question themselves. Arrogant people question others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVisionQuest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- There are really two ways to live your life - you can mark the time or make your mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan't Buy Me Love \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-- Doing the thing is greater than buying the thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince and Suzanne Vega \u003c\/strong\u003e- Encouragement doesn't cost a thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCocktail\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe difference between dreaming the dream and living the dream is the action you're willing to take.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDie Hard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Oftentimes, the best way to face a tough or challenging situation is with levity and humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eField of Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e -- \u003c\/strong\u003eLogical equals safe. 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