Talent Unleashed

About the Book

Ralph J. Carlson believes in physical fitness, optimism, and that most of the greatest discoveries and inventions were accomplished despite overwhelming odds. Because of faith, creativity, endurance, vision, daring, and persistence, many people have reached their goals. Along the way these people practiced the parable of talents as found in Matthew, Ch. 25, Ver. 14-29 of the Bible. This is the basis of this book. The stories of these and many other outstanding people comprise “Talent Unleashed”. May this book inspire you to discover within yourself your own talents, and to use them to their fullest.

About the Author

Mr. Carlson is a radio broadcaster by profession. He has owned and operated ten radio stations in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, He has completed thirty-seven marathons including those in New York, Boston, and Pike’s Peak, and numerous 5 and 10K races. He has completed the 42 mile Grand Canyon “Double Cross” endurance race, a rigorous course traveling from the South Rim to the North Rim then back. In 2001, at age 71, Mr. Carlson scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent, (19,340 feet).