Best of
Personal-Development

1989

Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible


Brian Tracy - 1989
    Author Brian Tracy explains the seven key elements of goal setting and the 12 steps necessary to set and accomplish goals of any size. Using simple language and real-life examples, Tracy shows how to do the crucial work of determining one's strengths, values, and true goals. He explains how to build the self-esteem and confidence necessary for achievement; how to overpower every problem or obstacle; how to overcome difficulties; how to respond to challenges; and how to continue moving forward no matter what happens. The book's "Mental Fitness" program of character development shows readers how to become the kind of person on the inside who can achieve any goal on the outside.

Discover the Power Within You


Eric Butterworth - 1989
    Exploring this "depth potential," Butterworth outlines ways in which we can release the power locked within us and let our "light shine.""There is only one way under the sun by which a man can achieve his 'Mt. Olympus' -- that is to say, achieve the realization and unfoldment of his own innate divinity -- and that is by bringing about a radical and permanent change for the better in his own consciousness," writes Butterworth.Butterworth demonstrates that the existence of this divine dimension in each individual is the greatest discovery of all time. He explains the universality of such vital subjects as: how to succeed; how to pray; how to find confidence; how to overcome personal problems; and how to find healing. With insight and sensitivity, Butterworth opens new doors of self-knowledge, and outlines ways in which we can release the power within.

You'll See It When You Believe It: The Way to Your Personal Transformation


Wayne W. Dyer - 1989
    With his proven techniques and using examples from his own highly successful experiences, Dyer will convince you that you can make your most impossible dreams come true. You’ll See It When You Believe It demonstrates that through belief you can make your life anything you with it to be. Learn practical steps such as how to set real goals and achieve them; turn obstacles into opportunities; rid yourself of guilt and inner turmoil; develop a strong inner-confidence; dramatically improve relationships; spend every day doing the things you love to do, and so much more.Go beyond self-help to self-realization with this accessible and uplifting manual.

African Holistic Health


Llaila O. Afrika - 1989
    It is of vital importance to the African-American and the world community. This information is essential for professionals and everyone to utilize in lifestyle and to self." (William Richardson, M.D., Atlanta Clinic for Preventive Medicine, GA)

An Introduction to A Course in Miracles


Miracle Distribution Center - 1989
    It presents the story of how the Course was written, a summary of its teaching, selected quotations from the material, frequently asked questions and answers, and a look at the impact the Course has had. An ideal way to introduce yourself or others to A Course in Miracles.

Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives


Pia Mellody - 1989
    Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Mellody's approach is the concept that the codependent adult's injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from codependence, therefore, involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences.

Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement


Florence Littauer - 1989
    Learn how to make others feel special, mend broken dreams and share the affirming message of the gospel through encouragement.

God is Dead: Now Zen is the Only Living Truth


Osho - 1989
    It is a perfect companion to Osho's two-volume Zarathustra series.

Papa, My Father: A Celebration of Dads


Leo F. Buscaglia - 1989
    This book reached #7 on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Six Attitudes for Winners


Norman Vincent Peale - 1989
    Peale offers inspirational advice for problems like apathy, doubt, and fear.

Christian Meditation


Hans Urs von Balthasar - 1989
      In a treatment that is both fresh and profound, Balthasar describes the central elements of all Christian meditation, provides a guide for making the meditation and then points the way to the union that prayer achieves in the footsteps of Mary, within the Church and in and for the world. "Consequently, Christian meditation is entirely trinitarian and at the same time entirely human. In order to find God, no one need reject being human personally or socially, but in order to find God all must see the world and themselves in the Holy Spirit as they are in God's sight." - Hans Urs von Balthasar

Feeling Fine Affirmations


Louise L. Hay - 1989
    Hay, set to motivating music. Saying affirmations is like planting seeds. It takes time for them to germinate and take root. Be patient with yourself. Repeat the affirmations on this CD as often as possible. They will help you change long-standing negative thoughts into ones of self-love, self-worth, and self-esteem.  You’ll begin to appreciate who you are as you release past programming. Soon you’ll have an abundance of health, energy, and well-being developing with-in you.

The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey


Kenneth H. Blanchard - 1989
    With a vivid, humorous, and too familiar scenario they show a manager loaded down by all the monkeys that have jumped from their rightful owners onto his back. Then step by step they show how managers can free themselves from doing everyone else's job and ensure that every problem is handled by the proper staff person. By using Oncken's Four Rules of Monkey Management managers will learn to become effective supervisors of time, energy, and talent -- especially their own.If you have ever wondered why you are in the office on the weekends and your staff is on the golf course, The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey is for you. It's priceless!

The Book of Balance and Harmony: A Taoist Handbook


Daochun Li - 1989
    This classic collection, compiled by one of the master's disciples, is still very much in use by the Taoist adepts of China today. Its serves as a compendium of the teaching of the Complete Reality School, both in theory and in practice, employing a rich variety of literary forms, including essays, dialogues, poetry, and song. The writings herein condense the essences of the Chinese religious traditions of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism into an alchemical elixir teaching Vitality, Energy, and Spirit—the "three treasures" of Taoism that promise mental and physical well-being.

The Power of Thought


Henry Thomas Hamblin - 1989
    It is the greatest power that man has at his dis-posal. The world today is in its present state simply as a result of mankind's collective thinking; each nation is in its present state of either peace and prosperity, or poverty, murder and anarchy, simply as a result of its thinking as a nation; and each individual is what he is, and his life is what it is, and his circumstances are what they are, simply as results of his thoughts.

Disenfranchised Grief: Recognizing Hidden Sorrow


Kenneth J. Doka - 1989
    Provides numerous interventions designed to help patients recognize and explore their loss, and find meaningful and appropriate ways to resolve their grief.

Forces of Destiny: Psychoanalysis and the Human Idiom


Christopher Bollas - 1989
    Here he examines and reflects on one of the fundamental questions: what is it that is unique about us as individuals? How does this manifest itself in our personalities, relationships and in the psychoanalytic process?

Fusion of the Five Elements: Meditations for Transforming Negative Emotions


Mantak Chia - 1989
    It is a series of meditations designed to locate and dissolve negative energies trapped inside the body by making a connection between the five outer senses (experienced through the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and tongue) and the five major negative emotions (anger, hate, worry, sadness, and fear). When the body is cleared of negative energy, universal chi energy flows freely and productively, nourishing both body and soul. The practice is divided into two parts. The first works with controlling the forces of the five elements on the five major organs of the body by learning the elements’ effects upon each other and how to balance and utilize these energies properly. The advanced Fusion exercises then show how to channel the greater energies of the stars and planets to strengthen internal weaknesses and crystallize positive energy. By “fusing” all the different kinds of energy together, a harmonious whole is created--the key to manifesting an Immortal existence.

Teamworks: Building Support Groups That Guarantess Success


Barbara Sher - 1989
    In their bestselling Wishcraft, Sher and Gottlieb provided the blueprints that can transform wishes into reality; now, in this companion volume, they present a step-by-step program to help readers form the success teams that assist in realizing their dreams.

Resolving Traumatic Memories: Metaphors and Symbols in Psychotherapy


David J. Grove - 1989
    Metaphors and Symbols in Psychotherapy

The Power of the Family


Paul Pearsall - 1989
    

Moving Mountains, Or, the Art and Craft of Letting Others See Things Your Way: The Art of Letting Others See Things Your Way


Henry M. Boettinger - 1989
    In his classic text on how to organize one's thoughts into a logical and enjoyable presentation, Boettinger outlines ways in which presenters will not only have their ideas heard but also understood and accepted.