Checkmate

I am thrilled to start 2025 with an incredible book choice for Courtney’s Corner, Checkmate: Tips & Lessons to help you Make the Right Moves to Achieve Happiness by Greg Davis! I want to begin this book review by saying what an incredible person Greg Davis is. I had the great pleasure of meeting Greg Davis and sharing a delightful conversation on the podcast (to be released soon) and I cannot speak highly enough about how kind and thoughtful he is.

Greg Davis has a unique background that includes tremendous success both in the corporate world and academia. He possesses expertise in accounting and finance. Greg worked at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts for 23 years and held management-level positions at the Rite-Aid Corporation and HARSCO before becoming an award-winning University of Illinois professor of accounting and senior finance executive.

Checkmate by Greg Davis is an engaging book that offers the reader insightful advice and tips through discussions of the author’s life experiences, a major career transition, and the difficulties life presents along the way. Greg uniquely intertwines his joy for the game of chess alongside the decisions and choices we make in life. What I greatly enjoyed was how relatable Greg is throughout the book as he shares his journey. His authenticity shines through and I found myself reflecting on insightful financial topics, how to achieve even greater happiness, and how possessing a positive attitude and having courage can allow you to achieve your greatest goals.

I greatly enjoyed reading about Greg’s incredible journey in his career as he transitioned from a finance executive in the corporate world to a college professor in academia. One thing that stood out to me was how Greg always made the most out of every experience he had and truly cherished the people around him, both professionally and personally. The journey discussed in this book truly captures the challenges faced along the way and illustrates how dedication and determination can lead to the ultimate fulfillment and happiness in one’s life.

Checkmate: Tips & Lessons to Help You Make the Right Moves to Achieve Happiness by Greg Davis is a book for anyone who wants to increase happiness in their life! I finished this book with an uplifting perspective and motivation to never let fear be a hindrance to achieving my greatest dreams in life. As Greg shares with the reader, fulfillment and the ultimate happiness may just be waiting on the other side of taking that first step toward our greatest dreams. Get your copy today and spread the ultimate happiness this book offers by sharing it with a friend or family member!