The majority of people indicate that they are NOT happy with their life. Don’t be one of the naysayers. By reading or listening to my book, CHECKMATE, I will teach you how to step outside your comfort zone to achieve HAPPINESS in your life!
Get your copy today!
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Amazon Review by Elizabeth Arbeiter
(Trust Sr Associate at PwC)“Checkmate is a must read for all! Professor Davis has blessed us all with his generosity of wisdom & experience. I recommend this book to people of every age & background, but especially to young professionals embarking on the pursuit of HAPPINESS!”
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Early Praise by Sarah Lightman (Sr. Marketing Manager, University of Pennsylvania Health System)
“As a millennial nearing the midpoint of my career, Checkmate was a great resource. Through personal anecdotes and stories from Greg’s career & life, the “lessons” were easy to apply to one’s experience and goals. A great read no matter what point of your life, career or retirement you find yourself in - all will find a relevant takeaway in this book.”
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Early Praise by Bill Simpson
(Retired CEO & Board Member of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts)”Greg’s stories are very personal and heartfelt. He asks for nothing but for the reader to take stock of where they have been and where they are headed to achieve the goals he has set forth as life-changing. What an excellent capstone to a successful and rewarding career for Greg.“
Greg Davis is the Author of Checkmate: Tips & Lessons to Help YOU Make the Right Moves to Achieve Happiness!, which has over 50 5-STAR Reviews. He was a Professor & Finance Executive with over 40 years of experience.
Greg Davis, who holds numerous certifications, is retired as an award-winning University of Illinois professor of accounting and senior finance executive. After graduating from Gettysburg College & York College of Pennsylvania, his background involves working in management levels of accounting and finance for such Fortune 500 companies as Rite-Aid Corporation and HARSCO.
Greg also had the privilege to work 23 years at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, the world-renowned entertainment company based in Hershey, PA. With a unique perspective, he has been successful in both the corporate world and in academia, in addition to being a freelance personal finance writer.
Greg loves spending time with his wife, Abby, and family as well as keeping active by walking, bicycling, and playing lots of chess!
Want to support Greg?
Services
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Book Signings & Discussion
Perfect for bookstores, libraries and other small venues where we discuss the life changing topics in Checkmate.
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College Classes
Guest speaker for your classroom sharing my story of evolving from being an Accountant to Professor to Author.
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Book Clubs
Do you have a book club? If so, follow the lead of Duck Donuts where I provided answers to their questions about Checkmate and the book-writing process.
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Podcasts
I love talking about the key topics of CHECKMATE with folks on podcasts.
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Hybrid Opportunities
If in-person isn’t feasible, I would gladly do a hybrid or remote speaking engagement with your class or company.
Key Topics Covered in CHECKMATE
Personal Finance & Retirement
With chess, money and life, failing to PLAN is planning to FAIL. Planning is the key to a successful retirement.
Career Issues
Find a job that has special meaning. Stepping outside your comfort zone to achieve career goals is hard, but REWARDING. A career change is hard work, yet finding a job you LOVE is worth the effort!
Family & Relationships
Never regret spending time with your family. Take your time to find a good life partner to enhance your HAPPINESS!
Obstacles & Mistakes
While not easy, overcoming your obstacles is worth the journey. LEARN from your mistakes and laugh at yourself.
IMPACTFUL CHAPTER LESSONS
Family & Relationships
Ensure you are spending quality time with your family. Take the time to find a good life partner.
Finances & Retirement
Money & finances are challenging topics for many of us to discuss. Enjoy retirement as you work hard to achieve it! Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail!
Careers & Career Changes
1 out of every 5 Americans (20%) have changed careers since the pandemic began in March 2020. Will you be one of them in 2024? Careers are important topics for all of us. Find a job that has special meaning, even if it takes a long time.
