“Modern Achievement is breaking the mold! To be an effective leader for the future, outdated paradigms must be replaced with the kind of innovative approach you’ll find in this book. Asheesh and Marshall have dug deeply into this sea change in work and life, drawing from the collected wisdom of top management thinkers as well as young strivers from around the world to create a revolutionary guidebook to success and leadership for the next generation.”—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of the award-winning Mel Robbins Podcast

“Marshall and Asheesh are the right people at the right time to tackle the important work of modernizing the definition of achievement. They approach the task with humility and ambition in equal measure. This book is a must-read and destined to be a modern classic.”—Dr. Jim Yong Kim, twelfth president, World Bank

“Fixed-Flexible-Freestyle provides a profoundly useful framework for thriving in turbulent times. By embracing the inevitable messiness of achievement, this wise book teaches young leaders how to iterate their way to fuller, more meaningful lives.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive, When, and The Power of Regret

“Asheesh Advani has a global perspective on success and achievement that is rare. This book is forward-looking and practical. Every young person should read it!”—Ahmad Alhendawi, secretary general, World Organization of the Scout Movement

“Who better than the CEO of JA Worldwide and the legendary Marshall Goldsmith to meld the wisdom of the past with the fresh thinking of the new generation to redefine success for a changing world? Both timeless and timely, Modern Achievement is a necessary book for today’s aspiring leaders.”—Hubert Joly, former CEO, Best Buy, and author of The Heart of Business 

“I wholeheartedly endorse Modern Achievement. It’s a source of inspiration and a guide for readers to embrace their unique paths, adapt to the ever-changing world, and lead with authenticity and purpose. Get ready to be inspired, to grow, and to lead with this transformative book.”—Davido, Grammy-nominated pop star; founder, Davido Music Worldwide

“A thoughtful, wise, practical guide for students and young adults.”—Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard Business School professor and author of Right Kind of Wrong and The Fearless Organization

“Asheesh received the Tony Hsieh Award for his innovative leadership of Junior Achievement Worldwide. Marshall is one of the world​’s top leadership experts. The Fixed-Flexible-Freestyle approach to leadership is brilliant and can help individuals, teams, and organizations. Every aspiring leader should read this book.”—Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone and #1 New York Times bestseller Who’s Got Your Back 

“Modern Achievement is a terrific book, especially for younger people. It combines the wisdom of past leaders, such as Dale Carnegie, and adds valuable and powerful insights for today’s generation. Kudos to Asheesh Advani and Marshall Goldsmith on a new manual for success!”—Joe Hart, president and CEO, Dale Carnegie & Associates, and co-author of Take Command 

“Modern Achievement is an important modern-day manual that redefines the journey of persistence, hard work, and success for today’s fast-paced world. I would recommend this book to anyone about to embark on the journey.”—Mr Eazi, African pop star and pioneer of Banku music

“Be original. That is the advice that I share with young people. I love the framework in Modern Achievement, as it allows each individual to find lessons for life based on their unique strengths and goals. Young people everywhere will enjoy this book.”—Anupam Kher, award-winning actor, director, and international best-selling author of The Best Thing about You is You

“We are long overdue for a reexamination of the concept of achievement, and I can’t think of two better people to tackle that task than Asheesh Advani and Marshall Goldsmith. The two have shared powerful stories from their own lives and experiences to create a book that will help redefine achievement in today’s rapidly changing world.”—Robert Glazer, #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Elevate; Elevate Your Team; and Friday Forward