Living Outside the Box
by City-County Observer Staff
During the Christmas week of 2018, former CCO editor and publisher Joe Wallace memorialized a book he had held in his mind for the better part of the decade in his first book called Living Outside the Box. The inspirations for the book came from a career of seeing many good intentions that resulted from the time honored tradition of holding meetings to “think outside the boxâ€, result in little or no action. Living Outside the Box, the book is a call to action beyond the cliché’ of thinking outside the box that unfortunately do not typically lead to taking tangible positive actions. Changing the world or even a small part of it is not only dependent upon revolutionary thoughts, but on actualizing those thoughts through deliberate actions and Wallace has always valued action over words.
The book debuted on April 6, 2019 exclusively on Amazon. By April 14th, Living Outside the Box had climbed to #1 on Amazon in the Green Business Category and went on to hold the #1 New Release distinction in three separate categories during its first month in print. Wallace followed up the launch with a book signing tour that included cities from coast to coast in the United States, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Spain. At one speaking engagement nearly 5,000 people were in attendance. To date, Living Outside the Box has readers in all 50 states plus seven nations and Wallace has spoken at book signings all over the world. Some reviews on Amazon by verified purchasers are below:
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Joe’s book expresses the frustration that many of us have had trying to get things done in change resistant areas. His book has keen insights on being aware, being on the edge, being prepared, being knowledgeable, and being willing to change and to be change agents. It is a book that is applicable in a lot of areas, such as business, education, churches, and government. Get it and use it. Mark Collins
Packed full of innovative tips and strategies garnered through years of experience. Inspirational read for anyone interested in amping up their career or life in general. Humor adds a soft touch that makes this book not only educational but also entertaining. Robin G.
Fantastic read and frameworks to think and live differently. I invited the author to come speak to students in business strategy course I teach at CSU San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus. Students enjoyed Joe’s perspectives on business, entrepreneurship and economic development. His book expands on his ideas and methodologies serving as valuable framework to tackle the coming changes in our economies. Professor Ezekiel Bonillas, California State University Palm Desert
Emergence:
When the COVID19 pandemic hit book signings, travel and speaking engagements were all ceased prematurely blunting the upward trajectory of sales. Book sales peaked at over 1,000 in December of 2019 just prior to the first cases being reported. Wallace along with most everyone spent the next year working from home and tending to his duties as CEO of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership virtually. The time has come for the reintroduction of this best seller in a post pandemic world where action is even more important as society needs action to solve the weaknesses laid bare by the pandemic.Â
Title: Living Outside the Box
Author: Joe Jack Wallace
ISBN-13 978-1092964890
ISBN 10: 1092964894
Copyright: #TXu 2-130-395
Contact Information:
Office Phone: (760) 340-1575
Cellular: (812) 431-3877
email: Joe.Wallace@CVEP.com
About the Box
Living Outside the Box is a call to action beyond the cliche’ of thinking outside the box that typically ends without any action being taken. To change the world takes fearless actions and this book is the guide to how to live your life and change the world for the bette
The book debuted on April 6, 2019. On April 14, 2019 it was ranked as the #1 Best Seller in the Green Business Category on Amazon and held the #1 New Release distinction in three separate categories over the first month post publication.
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Joe’s book expresses the frustration that many of us have had trying to get things done in change resistant areas. His book has keen insights on being aware, being on the edge, being prepared, being knowledgeable, and being willing to change and to be change agents. It is a book that is applicable in a lot of areas, such as business, education, churches, and government. Get it and use it. Mark Collins
Packed full of innovative tips and strategies garnered through years of experience. Inspirational read for anyone interested in amping up their career or life in general. Humor adds a soft touch that makes this book not only educational but also entertaining. Robin G.
Fantastic read and frameworks to think and live differently. I invited the author to come speak to students in business strategy course I teach at CSU San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus. Students enjoyed Joe’s perspectives on business, entrepreneurship and economic development. His book expands on his ideas and methodologies serving as valuable framework to tackle the coming changes in our economies. Professor Ezekiel Bonillas
About the Author
Joe Jack Wallace is the CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership. He was also the founding Director of the Palm Springs Innovation Hub. Wallace has authored over 1,000 articles, has been a featured speaker on three continents and been a successful entrepreneur. He makes his home in Palm Desert, CA but hails from the small town of Sturgis, Kentucky.
