Best of
Productivity

2018

Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens


Barbara Oakley - 2018
    Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying.      We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains:  *  Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process  *  How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box  *  Why having a poor memory can be a good thing  *  The value of metaphors in developing understanding  *  A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinatingFilled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.

Do It Today: Overcome Procrastination, Improve Productivity, and Achieve More Meaningful Things


Darius Foroux - 2018
    Am I right? I’ve procrastinated and putt off my desire to write a book for a decade. I always came up with excuses like, “it’s not the right time.” Or, “I need to do more research.” But in 2015 I got tired of this endless procrastination, and finally took action. Six months later, my first book was published. Look, we all have limited time on our hands. And we’re getting closer to death every single minute. That shouldn’t scare. That should motivate you!Time is limited, that’s why we must do the things we want: Today. In this “best of” collection, I’ve handpicked 30 of my best articles that help you to overcome procrastination, improve your productivity, and achieve all the things you always wanted.  Plus, I’ve written an extensive introduction about my life and work philosophy. And I’ve made many improvements and edits to the articles. So the content of this book is different from the articles on my site. In Do It Today, you’ll learn: 1.Why we procrastinate and how we can overcome it2.How to increase your productivity without being stressful3.How to achieve more meaningful things in your life so you can enjoy it moreAre you ready to start reading this book?  If so: Do it today—not tomorrow.

#MAXOUT Your Life


Ed Mylett - 2018
    Strategies for: 1. Creating Strong Habits and Rituals 2. What is the RAS & How to Program 3. Raising and Shifting Your Identity 4. How to Truly Build Self Confidence 5. Elevating Your Physical Body 6. Goal Setting Strategies 7. Developing Your Will to Win Become the ultimate and best version of you. The YOU that you were BORN TO BE. "Let's take a look at Ed Mylett, who's one of the best business leaders, peak performance experts, and motivational speakers in the world. Ed has a passion for mentoring and coaching others on what it takes to become a champion in all areas of life." - Inc.

5 Things Successful People Do Before 8 A.M.


Terri Savelle Foy - 2018
    you will get the insights, encouragement, and practical steps needed to create a powerful, life-changing daily routine.  Terri Savelle Foy shares with you the habits of successful people as well as her own personal habits that took her from a mundane, undisciplined life to living a life filled with purpose, self-discipline and God-given success.  This book will help you:  • Seize each day by taking control of your mornings.  • Become aware of (and change) your bad habits.  • Establish realistic habits that will revolutionize your life.  • Understand how to harness the power of self-discipline.  • Discover your purpose so you stay driven.  When you change your daily routine, you can change your life.

Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour


Kam Knight - 2018
    Many have taken material directly from here, though they miss the crucial instructions necessary to create the important shifts in reading & habits.** With that, please take the low star reviews here with a grain of salt as they are posted by them to boost their own sales and ranking. **In fact, with a few simple changes, you can double or even triple reading speed. No skimming, no scanning, but reading every word with double or triple the speed.Then with the additional tips and exercises, you will raise that level until you are comfortably reading a 200+ page book in 1 hour.

Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being


Shawn Achor - 2018
    By pursuing success in isolation - pushing others away as we push ourselves too hard - we are not just limiting our potential, we are becoming more stressed and disconnected than ever.In his highly anticipated follow-up to The Happiness Advantage, Achor reveals a better approach. Drawing on his work in 50 countries, he shows that success and happiness are not competitive sports. Rather, they depend almost entirely on how well we connect with, relate to, and learn from each other.Just as happiness is contagious, every dimension of human potential - performance, intelligence, creativity, leadership ability and health - is influenced by those around us. So when we help others become better, we reach new levels of potential, as well. Rather than fighting over scraps of the pie, we can expand the pie instead.Small Potential is the limited success we can attain alone. BIG Potential is what we can achieve together. Here, Achor offers five strategies - the SEEDS of Big Potential--for lifting the ceiling on what we can achieve while returning happiness and meaning to our lives.The dramatic shifts in how we approach work today demand an equally dramatic shift in our approach to success. Big Potential offers a new path to thriving in the modern world.

Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself


Mike Michalowicz - 2018
    And it's easier than you think.If you're like most entrepreneurs, you started your business so you could be your own boss, make the money you deserve, and live life on your own terms. In reality, you're bogged down in the daily grind, constantly putting out fires, answering an endless stream of questions, and continually hunting for cash.Now, Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First and other small-business bestsellers, offers a straightforward step-by-step path out of this dilemma. In Clockwork, he draws on more than six years of research and real life examples to explain his simple approach to making your business ultra-efficient.Among other powerful strategies, you will discover how to:- Make your employees act like owners: Free yourself from micromanaging by using a simple technique to empower your people to make smart decisions without you.- Pinpoint your business's most important function: Unleash incredible efficiency by identifying and focusing everyone on the one function that is most crucial to your business.- Know what to fix next: Most entrepreneurs try to fix every inefficiency at once and end up fixing nothing. Use the weakest link in the chain method to find the one fix that will add the most value now.Whether you have a staff of one, one hundred, or somewhere in between, whether you're a new entrepreneur or have been overworked and overstressed for years, Clockwork is your path to finally making your business work for you.

Miracle Morning Millionaires: What the Wealthy Do Before 8AM That Will Make You Rich (The Miracle Morning Book 11)


Hal Elrod - 2018
    But your present circumstances can easily change. Right now. Because, with this revolutionary manual to wealth, you’ll discover... • The undeniable connection between mornings and wealth. • Why becoming wealthy is never a sedentary pursuit. • The simple five-step wake-up process that’ll guarantee you’ll rise early...like a millionaire. • Four choices you must make to become wealthy. • The specific actions you must take when you choose to become a millionaire. (They’ll surprise you. Definitely.) • A revolutionary twist on affirmations…and how to leverage them in a way that will absolutely produce results. • How Rearview Mirror Syndrome can significantly inhibit your financial growth. • The key to replacing your blind spots with a vision for the future. • A free 30-day Transformation Challenge Fast Start Kit. This, in the end, is the true value of mornings: In that quiet period of stillness, when the world is asleep, and you’re in complete control--that’s when you nurture the golden goose and discover the incredible potential of each new day. That’s where you find your Millionaire Miracle Morning. The Miracle Morning eBook Series includes all of the titles below and doesn't have to be read in any particular order. Book 1: The Miracle Morning Book 2: The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Book 3: The Miracle Morning for Salespeople Book 4: The Miracle Morning for Network Marketers Book 5: The Miracle Morning for Writers Book 6: The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families Book 7: The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs Book 8: The Miracle Morning for Transforming Your Relationship Book 9: The Miracle Morning for College Students Book 10: The Miracle Morning Companion Planner Book 11: Miracle Morning Millionaires

Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day


Jake Knapp - 2018
    Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts


Shane Parrish - 2018
     The more tools you have at your disposal, the more likely you'll use the right tool for the job — and get it done right. The same is true when it comes to your thinking. The quality of your outcomes depends on the mental models in your head. And most people are going through life with little more than a hammer. Until now. The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand. This volume details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making, productivity, and how clearly you see the world. You will discover what forces govern the universe and how to focus your efforts so you can harness them to your advantage, rather than fight with them or worse yet— ignore them. Upgrade your mental toolbox and get the first volume today!

Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide


Yana Weinstein - 2018
    Instead, there's a preference for relying on our intuitions about what's best for learning. But relying on intuition may be a bad idea for teachers and learners alike.This accessible guide helps teachers to integrate effective, research-backed strategies for learning into their classroom practice. The book explores exactly what constitutes good evidence for effective learning and teaching strategies, how to make evidence-based judgments instead of relying on intuition, and how to apply findings from cognitive psychology directly to the classroom.Including real-life examples and case studies, FAQs, and a wealth of engaging illustrations to explain complex concepts and emphasize key points, the book is divided into four parts:Evidence-based education and the science of learning Basics of human cognitive processes Strategies for effective learning Tips for students, teachers, and parents.Written by "The Learning Scientists" and fully illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli, Understanding How We Learn is a rejuvenating and fresh examination of cognitive psychology's application to education. This is an essential read for all teachers and educational practitioners, designed to convey the concepts of research to the reality of a teacher's classroom.

How to Fight a Hydra: Face Your Fears, Pursue Your Ambitions, and Become the Hero You Are Destined to Be


Josh Kaufman - 2018
    It feels overwhelming, unconquerable. Chop off one of a Hydra’s heads, and two more grow in its place. How will you ever defeat such a terrifying monstrosity – and live to tell the tale?   In this illuminating fable, productivity expert Josh Kaufman explores the uncertainty and fear inherent in facing down any ambitious challenge, from starting a new business to completing a work of art. The risks involved can never be eliminated, but they can be understood, anticipated, and mitigated. Armed with an adventurer's insights into tackling unknown and fearsome challenges, you can tame a project of epic proportions. How to Fight a Hydra is an essential handbook for artists, creative professionals, and entrepreneurs tired of ignoring the call to adventure.  So prepare for battle, brave soul. Draw your sword. Light your torch.  In the darkness ahead, your Hydra awaits.

These Three Words


Jess van der Hoech - 2018
    And if her family were different and her friends actually liked her. Better yet, maybe if she was a different person altogether, preferably a person who doesn't have anxiety about absolutely everything. Just as Luna begins to think all hope is lost, she meets Sadie Rainbow, a counsellor who supports Luna through a journey of self-discovery, where she learns coping strategies that really work and finds the power that can be hidden within three words. These Three Words is a unique therapeutic novel for teenagers with the aim of linking together the feelings, emotions and behaviours connected to anxiety, with some of the therapeutic tools that can be used in order to enable better self-regulation, increased confidence and different ways of thinking. The book is equally valuable to parents of teenagers with anxiety, giving them an insight and understanding into some of the issues that may be affecting their child, and potentially opening up a line of communication and a way forward between parent and teen.

The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future


Ryder Carroll - 2018
    Out of sheer necessity, he developed a method called the Bullet Journal that helped him become consistently focused and effective. When he started sharing his system with friends who faced similar challenges, it went viral. Just a few years later, to his astonishment, Bullet Journaling is a global movement. The Bullet Journal Method is about much more than organizing your notes and to-do lists. It's about what Carroll calls "intentional living:" weeding out distractions and focusing your time and energy in pursuit of what's truly meaningful, in both your work and your personal life. It's about spending more time with what you care about, by working on fewer things. His new book shows you how to... • Track the past: Using nothing more than a pen and paper, create a clear and comprehensive record of your thoughts. • Order the present: Find daily calm by tackling your to-do list in a more mindful, systematic, and productive way. • Design the future: Transform your vague curiosities into meaningful goals, and then break those goals into manageable action steps that lead to big change. Carroll wrote this book for frustrated list-makers, overwhelmed multitaskers, and creatives who need some structure. Whether you've used a Bullet Journal for years or have never seen one before, The Bullet Journal Method will help you go from passenger to pilot of your own life.

21 Habits of Highly Broke People: Break Free From Destructive Habits With Practical Steps To Turn Your Finances Around


Dipo Adesina - 2018
    It is a direct result of bad choices made overtime that eventually turned into habits that masters you. Like a thermostat, once these habits are set, it becomes nearly impossible to break them without deliberate and intentional effort. 21 Habits of Highly Broke People dives into details on the habits that keeps people poor, and practical action steps you can take to break free from these habits. 21 Habits of Highly Broke People shows you: 1. How your choices about money is keeping you broke. 2. What the rich do differently from the poor. 3. How to break bad habits and replace them with positive habits.

Running Down a Dream: Your Road Map to Winning Creative Battles


Tim Grahl - 2018
     When you dream, you envision a magical future. You have heroically slayed the dragons and unlocked the creativity and genius buried deep inside. But how do you actually get there? You can analyze the myths of visionary creators–artists, writers, musicians, software developers, etc that have accomplished the impossible. You’ll read about how they went for it, refused to quit, and would not be denied. But exactly how these successful creators went from being fearful dreamers to accomplished artists proves elusive. They seem to have secret sauce inside that you just don’t possess. Running Down a Dream unflinchingly bares the naked truth behind all creations and shares the practical to-do list to take you from here to there. The good news? You don’t have to be an Austen or a Michelangelo or an Oprah to create a work of art. The bad news? There is no glossing over the pain, embarrassment, and financial terror necessary to contend with on your journey to mission accomplished. More good news? What lies ahead for you is the realization of your heroic self. The run is worth it in ways you can’t yet imagine.

Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life: How to Harness the Power of Clock Genes to Lose Weight, Optimize Your Workout, and Finally Get a Good Night's Sleep


Suhas Kshirsagar - 2018
    We’ve all heard of circadian rhythms—those biological processes that give us jet lag and make us night owls or early birds. But few of us know just how profoundly these diurnal patterns affect our overall health.Bad habits like skipping meals, squeezing in workouts when it’s convenient, working late into the night to maximize productivity and then trying to "catch up" on sleep during the weekend disrupt our natural cycles. A growing body of research on chronobiology reveals just how sensitive the human body is to these rhythms all the way down to the genetic level. Our "clock genes" control more than we realize, and small changes can make the difference between battling our bodies, and effortlessly managing weight, sleep, stress, inflammation, and more.Marrying ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with the latest scientific research, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar’s holistic step-by-step 30-day plan gives you the tools—and the schedule—you need to transform your life. With diagnostic quizzes to determine your specific mind-body type, you will learn to adapt you schedule for effortless wellness for life.

The Bottleneck Rules: How To Get More Done at Work, Without Working Harder.


Clarke Ching - 2018
     - 'It’s a great read' - Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking - '[Part of] a series of wonderful short books' - Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK - 'Fantastic book, relevant no matter what sector you work in' - Maria Macnamara, MBE, Founder and CEO of the international charity Smalls For All - 'A very good book with a practical approach to Goldratt's 5 steps' - Prof Witold Łojkowski, Head of Nanostructures Laboratory, Institute of High Pressure Physics, PAS This tiny book shares one little-known concept: there's a bottleneck hiding inside your organisation, but because you don't know where it is, it's in charge. What's it doing? It's slowing your entire team, or organisation, down. The Bottleneck Rules shows you how to find your bottleneck, then manage it, no matter where you work. You'll learn how to do this using real examples from a broad range of workplaces and occupations, including accountancy, retail, airports, hospitals, software development, and hotels. It contains one Dad Joke. It's not as funny as the author thinks, but you'll find it surprisingly useful. - - - If you don't know where your bottleneck is, scroll up, BUY the book, and READ it this evening. Within a week, your workplace will have sped up, and calmed down. You will be in charge of your bottleneck, not the other way around.

Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success


Benjamin P. Hardy - 2018
    The environment around us is far too powerful, stimulating, addicting, and stressful to overcome by white knuckling. The only way to stop just surviving and learn to truly thrive in today’s world is to proactively shape your environment. That’s the premise of Willpower Doesn’t Work by Medium.com’s most-read writer, Benjamin Hardy. Building on copious existing research, as well as his own experience of growing up in a broken family afflicted by addiction and drug use, Hardy explains how people can change their lives on every level by making small, impactful changes in their environment like:* Creating “enriched environments”–using tougher challenges and personal investment to force yourself to rise to the occasion.* Growing into your goals-creating multiple layers of accountability to ensure you stay on track.* Becoming the teacher-stepping into a leadership role (even before you think you’re ready) to accelerate your skill development and commitment.* Rotating your environments-getting out of your rut by literally changing your physical surroundings throughout the day or week.From simple steps like removing things that conflict with your values (like junk food, junk media, even junk people), to incorporating new tools (like fasting or embedding “positive triggers” to avoid self-sabotage), these strategies are how you proactively shape your surroundings so you can consciously evolve into the person you want to become.

The Self-Discipline Blueprint: A Simple Guide to Beat Procrastination, Achieve Your Goals, and Get the Life You Want


Patrik Edblad - 2018
     What if a few simple habits and strategies could help you stop putting things off and start getting things done? What if you kept every promise you made to yourself? What if you could enjoy guilt-free leisure at the end of each day? Certified mental trainer, Patrik Edblad, has helped hundreds of coaching clients and thousands of readers beat procrastination and achieve their goals. In this book, he lays out the complete step-by-step guide to developing relentless self-discipline. You’ll discover: The four fundamental ”keystone habits” of self-discipline How to change your mindset to cultivate success How to establish your mission in life using The Hedgehog Concept How to find your unique ”why” using The Golden Circle How to get laser-focused on the right things by defining your Circle of Competence How to biologically reshape your mind and body for success by creating a Winner Effect Several research-backed strategies to radically transform your behavior BONUS: The Self-Discipline Blueprint Workbook — A FREE complimentary resource you can use to easily put everything you learn into immediate action Click the Buy Now button at the top of this page and start building your self-discipline today!

It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work


Jason Fried - 2018
    Now, they build on their message with a bold, iconoclastic strategy for creating the ideal company culture—what they call "the calm company." Their approach directly attack the chaos, anxiety, and stress that plagues millions of workplaces and hampers billions of workers every day.Long hours, an excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for modern professionals. But it should be a mark of stupidity, the authors argue. Sadly, this isn’t just a problem for large organizations—individuals, contractors, and solopreneurs are burning themselves out the same way. The answer to better productivity isn’t more hours—it’s less waste and fewer things that induce distraction and persistent stress.It’s time to stop celebrating Crazy, and start celebrating Calm, Fried and Hansson assert.Fried and Hansson have the proof to back up their argument. "Calm" has been the cornerstone of their company’s culture since Basecamp began twenty years ago. Destined to become the management guide for the next generation, It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work is a practical and inspiring distillation of their insights and experiences. It isn’t a book telling you what to do. It’s a book showing you what they’ve done—and how any manager or executive no matter the industry or size of the company, can do it too.

Morning Routines: Increase your Productivity, Success and Happiness with just 30 Minutes per Morning (Growing into Success and Happiness Book 3)


Katie Stone - 2018
     Almost any highly successful person has one. Praises it, follows it religiously. A morning ritual. It can make you go from zero to hero before others even got up, increase your energy for the entire day, take away your stress and anxiety, give you back peace and calmness and it lets you start every single day with smiles and happiness, no matter how bad life gets. In this short book, you will learn 10 different rituals you can use to build your very own morning routine, customized for your needs and goals. Without having to sacrifice your last bit of sleep and without having to go running hours before dawn.  This book is for you if you... want to get more done every day, so you have more time for yourself want to be more successful in your career or business want more energy all day long want to have more time for your personal goals want to finally be able to work on your bucket list want to improve your health and well-being ...or if you simply want to be happier every day Sounds like you? Get the book and start living a better life by tomorrow! Morning Routines is book 3 in the "Growing into Success and Happiness" Series.

YouTube Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Following and Making Money as a Video Influencer


Sean Cannell - 2018
    Thousands of people generate six to seven figures annually from online video content. And, with the right roadmap, you too could be en route to real influence and income. In YouTube Secrets, online video experts Sean Cannell and Benji Travis draw on a decade of experience as well as interviews with more than one hundred top creators to give you a step-by-step YouTube success playbook. You’ll learn • The seven essential ingredients for a profitable channel • New strategies for getting views and subscribers • Ten ways to make money on YouTube • And much more Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this book will show you how to use YouTube to build a following, create a lucrative business, and make a massive impact in people’s lives.

Remember It!: The Names of People You Meet, All of Your Passwords, Where You Left Your Keys, and Everything Else You Tend to Forget


Nelson Dellis - 2018
    So he decided to write a book that is approachable and fun, centered on what people actually need to remember. In Remember It!, Dellis teaches us how to make the most of our memory, using his competition-winning techniques. Presenting the information in a user-friendly way, Dellis offers bite-size chapters, addressing things we wish we could remember but often forget: names, grocery lists, phone numbers, where you left your keys—you name it! This fast-paced, highly illustrated tour of the inner workings of the brain makes improving your memory simple and fun.

Summary of Atomic Habits : An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones


RockyHouse Publishing - 2018
    If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2NG2ceu Summay of Atomic Habits Whether you’re looking to exercise more or stop idly checking your phone, this book guides to better habits in 2019You can transform your life by simply changing your habits and this short book will show you how.Your whole life has been shaped through your habits. If you master your habits, you will master your destiny.  In the beginning, small improvements and changes seem meaningless, but over time you can see a whole new life created by you. This book will teach you that you can achieve any goal if you create a system around it! We will cover topics such as: How your destiny is shaped by your habits How to build better habits in four minutes Why motivation is overrated The best way to start a new habit How to find and fix your bad habits How to stop procrastinating The truth about talent And much much more... To get this book, Scroll Up Now and Click on the “Buy now with 1-Click” Button to Download your Copy Right Away! Disclaimer: This is a supplementary guide meant to enhance your reading experience of James Clear’s “Atomic Habits" book. It is not the original book nor is it intended to replace the original book.DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Atomic Habits. RockyHouse Publishing is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2NG2ceu to purchase a copy of the original book.

Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More


Mark Graban - 2018
    START RESPONDING TO SIGNALS. Measures of Success shows business leaders how. A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR HOW TO MANAGE YOUR METRICS Organizations depend on metrics for their business. Question is, are they helping people do the right things? Or, encouraging them to overreact to every uptick, downturn, and change? In other words, reacting to noise. Noise is present in every metric. But, it’s our reaction to noise that causes waste and stress. Too often, people don’t recognize this. Like feeling stuck on a rollercoaster you no longer enjoy. We do and explain things that don’t help us improve. At the cost of doing things that do. No need to be jittery about every change in a metric. Not by a long shot. Measures of Success shows a better way to chart and manage your metrics, in any organization or setting. For your business processes and activities, you need to know what’s working, what’s not, and what to change. And why. Then, you can determine what to stop doing, what to start doing, what to keep doing. So you can… Jump off the metrics rollercoaster, by responding to signals. Systematically. Sustainably. Learn how to identify meaningful signals in a metric. To respond just right. Or perhaps, not at all. You’ll learn how with methods easy to understand, making it obvious what activities to do next. Loads of vivid stories and clear examples from healthcare, software companies, and more. With compelling case studies from the news and personal lives, too. “What gets measured gets managed.“ We’ve all heard that. But did you ever learn how to manage a metric? This ain’t about gaming the system or fudging the numbers. This is about delivering real value, understood by everyone, and proven with data. Learn a better way to manage your measures. WHO IS MEASURES OF SUCCESS FOR? EXECUTIVES AND LEADERS …in healthcare, manufacturing, and services. Who know what to measure, and are now ready to learn how to manage those measurements. And… WILLING TO… Challenge and change the way things are done today Motivate workers to think and do them better tomorrow Coach people, versus telling them what to do Be responsible for results, not hold others accountable Encourage people to collaborate, not compete Help people sleep better at night because they’re improving their work during the day TO BE CLEAR Measures of Success is not for leaders who’d rather give orders. Then, blame others when things go south. That whole hit the target or else thing… won’t create real change, nor real value.

Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World


David Allen - 2018
    Getting Things Done for Teens offers a fresh take on David Allen's classic by adapting it for the next generation. Framing life as a game to be played, it offers simple methods that teens can use to win.The essential how-to manual for stress-free productivity, Getting Things Done for Teens will not only help modern kids navigate the unprecedented amount of "stuff" that enters their lives each day, but also give them a set of tools so that they can gain momentum and confidently take on whatever comes their way.

Your User's Manual: A Guide for Purpose and an Anxiety Free Life in the 21st Century


Anderson Silver - 2018
    There are answers to all of these questions and Anderson Silver has compiled teachings from Stoicism and other schools of thought in Your User’s Manual. This refreshing collection not only gives the reader much sought after answers, but also provides the tools for finding purpose, and living an anxiety-free life in the modern world. Meant as a light read that the reader can come back to and meditate on periodically, Anderson has done a wonderful job of condensing fundamental teachings, making Your User’s Manual a straightforward read in answering life’s most pressing questions and recognizing what is truly important.

The Untethered Soul: A 52-Card Deck


Michael A. Singer - 2018
    

How to Develop Self Confidence and Improve Public Speaking


Dale Carnegie - 2018
    Carnegie harbored a strong love and passion for public speaking from a very early age and was very proactive in debate in high school. He went to the Warrensburg State Teachers College and later onwards became a salesman for Armour and Company in Nebraska. He also moved to New York in the pursuit of a career in acting and gave classes in public speaking at the Young Men's Christian Association.During the early 1930's, he was renowned and very famous for his books and a radio program. When 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' was published in 1930. It became an instant success and subsequently became one of the biggest bestsellers of all time. It sold more than 10 million copies in many different languages. He also began work as a newspaper columnist and formed the Dave Carnegie Institute for Effective Speaking and Human Relations, with several branches globally.Carnegie loved teaching others to climb the pillars of success. His valuable and tested advice was used in many domains and has been the inspiration of many famous people's success. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one’s reaction to them. The most famous and cited maxims in the book are "Believe that you will succeed, and you will," and "Learn to love, respect and enjoy other people."

Volcanic Momentum: Get Things Done by Setting Destiny Goals, Mastering the Energy Code, and Never Losing Steam


Jordan Ring - 2018
    Go figure. Stop dreaming about “someday” and let Volcanic Momentum show you how to tap into unlimited energy and reach your goals now, not later. In his latest work, authorpreneur Jordan Ring shares how you can build a solid foundation for lifelong success with nine powerful momentum strategies. Using these tools, you will never again lose motivation, inspiration, and the drive needed to meet your goals once and for all! Whether it’s those pesky last ten pounds, the remaining twenty pages of your thesis, or the kite-making side-hustle that you know will one day make oodles of money— getting a copy of Volcanic Momentum in your hands will give you superpowers. Volcanic Momentum is not just another feel good self-help book, it won’t tell you that the journey will be without its challenges, and it’s definitely not a guide to having an easy life. But if you’re looking for an encouraging realistic take on everyday struggles, you need this book. With self-deprecating humor and a vulnerable writing style, Jordan shares actionable tips and strategies you can use in your daily life to achieve your full potential. By the end, you will have all the tools you need to change the world and still have fun doing it.

Upgrade Yourself: Simple Strategies to Transform Your Mindset, Improve Your Habits and Change Your Life


Thibaut Meurisse - 2018
    Do you want more from life? Have you ever thought you’re capable of so much more, but don’t know how to get there?  Do you feel overwhelmed with an ever-increasing flow of information? Are you unable to identify what can really improve your life? In Upgrade Yourself, you’ll learn simple habits and strategies to transform your mindset and change your life for the better. You’ll be introduced to the core of what you need to know to become the best version of yourself—nothing less!You’ll discover:  how to reprogram your mind to overcome self-defeating behaviors  what a holocaust survivor and a man without arms or legs have in common, and what you can learn from them how an anonymous call changed Tim Ferris’s life, and how this information can change yours, too how to sharpen your skills the Benjamin Franklin way  how a simple strategy can turbocharge your productivity, and  much, much more  By the time you reach the end of Upgrade Yourself, you’ll have a stronger mindset, you’ll develop better habits, you’ll have more discipline and a more exciting vision, and you’ll be able to design a better life for yourself.So, if you want to become the best possible version of yourself, don’t hesitate, scroll to the top of this page, click the download link, and start today.

3HAG WAY: The Strategic Execution System that ensures your strategy is not a Wild-Ass-Guess!


Shannon Byrne Susko - 2018
    It breaks your strategy down into a clear and simple picture—so clear and simple that the whole team will be able to see where the company is going and where it will end up in three years’ time. This strategic clarity will align, engage, and empower your team to make confident decisions in order to achieve your 3HAG. You’ll find step-by-step instructions to gut out your first 3HAG while building the confidence required to execute with speed toward your goals. The core purpose of this book is to have a significant impact on CEOs, leaders, and their companies and enable them to confidently realize their goals more quickly than they thought possible. And by achieving these goals they will positively impact their families and their communities. Whether you run a team of four, forty or 40,000, the tools and framework in this book will help you articulate your company’s strategy in simple terms and create a Strategic Execution System that works. We’re going to take each step of the strategy and break it down for you so that you know exactly how to take these steps and why they’re critical to achieving your goal.

My Pocket Mantras: Powerful Words to Connect, Comfort, and Protect


Tanaaz Chubb - 2018
    My Pocket Mantras provides more than 140 mantras designed to help you shift your mindset in a positive way. You’ll find mantras for self-love, healing, success, releasing stress and anxiety, and more. With short, rhythmic phrases that are easy to recite and repeat, each mantra includes insights into how to direct one’s thoughts and experience its benefits.

Sober Letters To My Drunken Self


Ed Latimore - 2018
    The alcoholic rarely understands why they are unable to enjoy an alcoholic beverage like everyone else. The only option for most is a trip to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. For some, it works. For others, it's the start of a vicious cycle. By calling it a disease or blaming an "addictive personality", society takes the easy way out. I refused to take the easy way out. I looked back on my compulsive drinking with a sober eye and a heavy heart. I analyzed my behaviors and considered my motivations for making a binge and blackout drinking the standard for consumption. It's only in sobriety that you can understand how destructive you have been to yourself and those closest to you. These are the letters that I wish I had in my darkest hour, when I knew that I needed to quit but couldn't. These letters will lift you up from the ocean of despair and guilt that you're drowning in. These letters will make you understand why you drink until you can't remember what you were trying to forget. These letters might save your life or the life of someone you love...

You Can Achieve More: Live By Design, Not By Default


Shiv Khera - 2018
    Both success and failure have a limited lifespan. Successis neither a miracle nor a mystery. It does not depend upon special skills, formaleducation or superior intelligence. It is the natural outcome of consistently applyingcertain principles on an ongoing basis. The ultimate goal is to sustain success andeliminate failure. Acquiring facts is knowledge, understanding facts is comprehension, and the properapplication of facts is wisdom. The principles in this book can help you to: 1. Live by design, not by default2. Gain confidence and optimize your potential3. Become proactive and develop a winning attitude4. Balance your health, wealth and relationships5. Overcome day-to-day problems and make better decisions6. Make positive choices and avoid pitfalls The secret to a meaningful life is in your hands. Through inspiring ideasand basic values, this book will help empower you to Achieve More andbecome unstoppable.

Awaken Your Alpha: Tales and Tactics to Thrive


Adam Lewis Walker - 2018
    This power comes in being present daily with your inner strength and true self. Unlocking and accessing your Alpha more often and to a higher level will change what you can physically and mentally achieve, and guide you to operate from a position of inner power and confidence. Drawing on hours of interviews with high-achieving men from around the globe, Adam shares mindset keys and strategies to overcome adversity, live with significance and thrive as a man. Read this book to: • Uncover insights from inspiring men about what they have done to succeed • Gain the awareness and mindset to overcome adversity, rise up and lead • Discover physical, mental and financial actions to get momentum • Master strategies for greater confidence, presence and fulfilment • Achieve more, experience epic adventures and build your legacy

Write Your Book in a Flash: The Paint-by-Numbers System to Write the Book of Your Dreams—FAST!


Dan Janal - 2018
     Most people dream of writing a book, but they get stopped in their tracks because of a fatal flaw. Without a clear system for writing a book, nothing gets finished. The secret to completing a book quickly is to have a system. Unlike books that show you why you should write a book, this book actually shows you how to write a book! You’ll discover: How to write a simple outline that makes the writing process faster and easier How to get stunning testimonials to help sell your book How to find and manage beta readers who will share honest feedback before the book is published How to research interesting ideas, stories, and facts so you never run out of ideas or information How to overcome “The Imposter Syndrome” and other limiting beliefs that stifle nearly every would-be author Clear examples that show you what to do (and what not to do) Empowering exercises that show you how to write better and faster Simple how-to steps anyone can follow to write a book You’re about to learn a simple and proven system for writing a book that matters. Even if you hated writing in the past, you’ll finally feel good about writing your book. Most importantly, you’ll have all the tools you need to get the job done! This is the perfect book to read if you are a thought leader, entrepreneur or business executive who wants to write a business book to build your personal brand, open doors to new opportunities, and leave a legacy of wisdom to future generations.Business leaders who write books get more clients at higher fees, have more impact, develop more credibility, and have more influence where it matters most: in front of clients, customers, and prospects. Unlike other books on writing, Write Your Book in a Flash doesn’t debate the pros and cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Instead, it shows how to use your own work style and personal strengths, preferences, and personality, so you can write the book you were meant to share with the world. Dan Janal has written more than a dozen books that help businesses build their brands, including seven books for publishing giant Wiley. He is an award-winning, daily newspaper reporter and business newspaper editor. As a publicity and marketing expert, he has helped more than ten thousand authors and experts build their platforms over the past sixteen years. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University’s famed Medill School of Journalism. Dan's journalism awards include the William Randolph Hearst Foundation's Award for Excellence in News Writing, the Florida National Education Association's Newsmaker Award for distinguished news coverage of public education in Florida, and the Greater Orlando Press Club's Investigative Reporting award.

The Joy of Genius


Gay Hendricks - 2018
    Now, Dr. Hendricks brings you his new work, the next step beyond The Big Leap. The new book shows how to solve two major problems creative people face: how to end negative thinking and how to liberate authentic creativity. The Joy of Genius also shows you how use the Genius Move, a new navigational tool for reaching the highest level of your potential. If you are committed to bringing forth your innate genius and making your largest possible creative contribution, The Joy of Genius, will become a trusted companion for the journey. Gay Hendricks is the author of more than forty books in the fields of therapy, relationship counseling and body/mind transformation. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in counseling psychology in 1974 and went on to a 20-year academic career at University of Colorado. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, he founded The Hendricks Institute in 1989, which has since trained more than one thousand professionals in education, therapy, coaching and medicine. His main website is www.hendricks.com

The Effective Executive


Peter Drucker - 2018
    Usually this involves doing what other people have overlooked, as well as avoiding what is unproductive.He identifies five talents as essential to effectiveness, and these can be learned; in fact, they must be learned just as scales must be mastered by every piano student regardless of his natural gifts. Intelligence, imagination and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that convert these into results. One of the talents is the management of time. Another is choosing what to contribute to the particular organization. A third is knowing where and how to apply your strength to best effect. Fourth is setting up the right priorities. And all of them must be knitted together by effective decision-making. How these can be developed forms the main body of the book. The author ranges widely through the annals of business and government to demonstrate the distinctive skill of the executive. He turns familiar experience upside down to see it in new perspective. The book is full of surprises, with its fresh insights into old and seemingly trite situations.

You Need More Money: Wake Up and Solve Your Financial Problems Once and for All


Matt Manero - 2018
    For years, real success eluded me. I told people I was doing well when I was often on the edge of being broke.Millions of people face the same plight--including my beloved brother-in-law, who died tragically before he could fix his money problems. That was MY wake-up call. I knew I needed more money, but I didn't know how to get it. I only turned things around by getting honest with myself, taking responsibility for my situation, and figuring out some practical solutions. Now I'm going to show you how to do the same.In polite society, we don't like to talk about money. But it's too important to tiptoe around. In these pages, you and I are going to cut the BS and get real. For starters, I'll help you understand . . .- How the money has moved. Stop making decisions based on advice that worked decades ago, but no longer.- The dangers of living in a False Positive. It's easy to tell ourselves that we have enough-- until we're hit with medical bills, aging parents, tuition, or early retirement.- The cheap comfort of the blamer mind-set: It might feel good to blame the government, the economy, or your boss for your troubles, but it won't change anything. Do you want an excuse, or do you want more money?- The power of Lifestyle by Design. Visualize your long-term goal and work backward to figure out how to get there.- The trade-offs of being an employer or employee. You can get rich by starting a business or by rising to the top of an existing organization.Let's figure out what's right for you. It's going to take grit and guts, but if you follow my road map, you'll start accumulating real wealth, the kind that lets you live the life of your dreams and lasts for generations to come.

Match in the Root Cellar: How You Can Spark a Peak Performance Culture


Chris McGoff - 2018
    Although she isexcited, Carolyn quickly realizes something’s wrong.Early on, Carolyn recognizes a problem at the company―a very serious problemthat threatens its growth and profitability. Carolyn identifies the problem asdefault culture―the complacency and discontent you’re left with when you stopintentionally generating a positive culture.But changing the company culture isn’t easy, especially when employees, seniorleaders, and even a board member push back. Taking it upon herself to sparkchange, Carolyn looks to enlist the help of anyone willing to help build a peakperformance culture.Together with other dissidents of the status quo, Carolyn has to find a way to changethe company culture from “default” to “peak performance”―no small feat.In his book Match in the Root Cellar, Chris McGoff―culture guru and bestsellingauthor of The PRIMES―allows you to journey along with Carolyn, a compositecharacter based on real-life people, to learn and see how it’s up to everyoneto work through the struggles and find a way to redefine company culture andachieve peak performance.By the end of Carolyn’s story, you will be equipped to break down that defaultculture and build a culture of peak performance!

The 88 Laws Of The Masculine Mindset: How To Elevate Your Life To The Next Level


John Winters - 2018
    It is written and designed to be practical and useful. The Problem with most self-help books is that people get bored and don't finish them. This book can be started at any chapter and can be read as you see fit. The book is a collection of the most important mindset and personal development laws or guidelines for men. The laws are listed from 1-88. The format allows you to load up 88 important ideas into your mind very quickly.This book is designed to be an introduction to all of the most valuable personal development ideas I have used to change and improve my own life. If you had 1 hour to find the most important ideas to change your life, then this book will help you achieve that goal.We live in a world that is out of balance and one big reason for that is the lack of mindset control. Your mindset is the software you load into your mind. If you don't take conscious control over that then you might find yourself ending up at a place you did not want to be.Most people on this planet just go with the flow and have no idea that they are going in the wrong direction in life. They are being affected by outside influences and don't even know it. When you understand and accept this reality then you can change it. You can take your power back. You can start living life on your own terms.So if you want to change your life or improve your current position then this book will help you get there. Inside this book You  Will Learn: The Masculine Approach To Living The Most Important Choice Of Your Life How To Take Control Of Your Mind How To Change Your Current Reality How To Start Winning In Life The Things You Have To Change To Become Successful How Your Habits Control Your Life Why You Have To Believe In Yourself How To Live With Purpose How To Transform Your Life How To Live Free Much, much more!

Extend Your Mind: Praxis Volume 2


Tiago Forte - 2018
    He started using software to support his own writing process and for managing his business, but quickly found that all kinds of people were hungry for new ways of using their knowledge to produce tangible results at work and in life. This research became the online course Building a Second Brain (https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com), which teaches people how to save everything they learn, organize their digital life, and use their knowledge to execute on creative projects. People from dozens of industries and professions and from all over the world have taken the course, developing a “second brain” of their own. This book contains 19 essays written in 2017 and previously published on the Praxis blog (https://praxis.fortelabs.co/) for paying members. It includes summaries and dissections of influential books, explorations of how ideas from other fields (like engineering, telecommunications, manufacturing, evolutionary theory, sports instruction, art history, and others) might teach us something about modern productivity, and stories of Tiago's own personal learning process as he searched for the principles of extended cognition.

Trapped In The Web: How I Liberated Myself From Internet Addiction And How You Can Too


A.N. Turner - 2018
    No surprise there. It’s easy for parents and teachers, politicians and pundits to brush off Internet addiction as a harmless, inevitable consequence of the digital age, a small price to pay for carrying the information super-highway around in our pockets. But what if I told you that young adults (and plenty of not-so-young adults) are stuck in a feedback loop of digital sexual stimulation, addicted not just to the Internet but to pornography and social media? And what if I told you that the consequences of these addictions are quite dire—ranging from depression, anxiety and ADHD to sexual dysfunction and violence? And what if I told you that, as far as social media companies and pornography producers and anyone who advertises on the Internet is concerned, the feedback loop is exactly where we belong?Part manifesto, part autobiography, part self-help roadmap, Breaking the Feedback Loop is a concise, essential guide to porn and social media addiction written for young adults and anyone else suffering at the hands of the Internet.

The Science of Self-Learning: How to Teach Yourself Anything, Learn More in Less Time, and Direct Your Own Education


Peter Hollins - 2018
    Work smarter and save yourself countless hours. Self-learning is not just about performing better in the classroom or the office. It’s about being able to aim your life in whatever direction you choose and conquering the obstacles in front of you. Replicable methods and insights to build expertise from ground zero. The Science of Self-Learning focuses not only on learning, but what it means to direct your own learning. Anyone can read a book, but what about more? You will learn to deconstruct a topic and then construct your own syllabus and plan. Gathering information, initial research, having a dialogue with new information - unlock these skills and you will unlock your life. Make complex topics painless and less intimidating to approach and break down. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Develop habits and skills to fulfill your career or hobby goals. • Understand the learning success pyramid and how self-regulation and confidence impact learning. • How to stay motivated in tedious and tiring learning. • The SQ3R Method and conversing with information. Science-based methods to help your brain absorb and retain more. • Speed reading and comprehension. • How to plan and schedule like Benjamin Franklin. • How to extract information like juice from an orange. Most people have multiple careers in their lives. Self-learning is how you keep up and adapt. The only thing that is given in life is that it will change. Seasons change. Moods change. You will change. Whatever happens, you will need to adapt to your new circumstances. Survival of the fittest isn’t just something that exists in science textbooks - it’s what happens in every phase of your life. The ability to learn is what determines whether you sink or swim. Gain the competitive edge and upgrade yourself by learning how to learn: scroll up and click the BUY NOW button.

Creating Mindful Leaders: How to Power Down, Power Up, and Power Forward


Joe Burton - 2018
    Creating Mindful Leaders provides deep insights and easy practices based in neuroscience, brain training and positive psychology to help professionals thrive in the "age of disruption."Written by a global COO turned successful tech entrepreneur, the book provides a roadmap to greater health, happiness and performance. It speaks to every professional wanting to reduce stress, achieve greater success and enjoy life more.Offers immediately actionable techniques for professionals at all skill levels Provides relatable, real-world advice Helps build resilience while changing your relationship to stress Shares a roadmap for sustainable performance in the face of ongoing change Creating Mindful Leaders provides an informed, humorous and expert peak into the sources of stress caused by the modern pace of living and offers practical, actionable tools and techniques as the antidote to manage stress, increase resilience, and improve your wellbeing, performance, relationships, sleep and physical health.

Joyful Productivity: A Solopreneur’s Guide To Creativity & Well-Being


George Kao - 2018
    With this book, Joyful Productivity, George has assembled his best lessons to boost your output, and provided a roadmap to experience more presence and pleasure in your work and life." -- Taylor Jacobson, Founder of Focusmate George Kao has been running a successful solopreneur business for 10 years, doing every part of his business -- while working with balance, joy, and fulfillment. In this book, you will learn the most important lessons and tools he's discovered in his decade of implementing joyful productivity into his life, and coaching hundreds of clients to do the same. It's not about hustle. It's about joyful productivity, which brings focus and creativity in a way that is personally balanced and sustainable. You can see George's own practices of joyful productivity by observing his content on his Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity Enjoy the book!

Jim Kwik - 10 Morning Habits Geniuses Use To Jump Start The Brain: YouTube Video Transcript (Life-Changing-Insights Book 15)


NOT A BOOK - 2018
    We aim to serve your thirst for discovery and understanding. Our service breaks new ground. We just happen to serve your perception of a new world. You realize that you are capable of more than you thought you could do. Enjoy and join our Facebook group (Life-Changing-Insights) for updates. Are you a visual learner? You learn by reading and seeing pictures? You've watched a fascinating YouTube speech? You wanna read it quietly again. In this Edition you will find a transcription from a YouTube speech, spoken by Jim Kwik. Title from the YouTube Video: 10 Morning Habits Geniuses Use To Jump Start The Brain | Jim Kwik. Duration: 5:27. YouTube-Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sGyN....

Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance


Mike Robbins - 2018
    Whatever is happening to us outside of our workplace—whether stressful, painful, or joyful—follows us into work as well. We may think we have to keep these realities under wraps and act as if we “have it all together.” But as Mike Robbins explains, we can work better, lead better, and be more engaged and fulfilled if—instead of trying to hide who we are—we show up fully and authentically.Mike, a sought-after motivational speaker and business consultant, has spent more than 15 years researching, writing, and speaking about essential human experiences and high performance in the workplace. His clients have ranged from Google to Citibank, from the U.S. Department of Labor to the San Francisco Giants. From small start-ups in Silicon Valley to family-owned businesses in the Midwest. From what he’s seen and studied over the years, Mike believes that for us to thrive professionally, we must be willing to bring our whole selves to the work that we do.Bringing our whole selves to work means acknowledging that we’re all vulnerable, imperfect human beings doing the best we can. It means having the courage to take risks, speak up, have compassion, ask for help, connect with others in a genuine way, and allow ourselves to be truly seen. In this book, Mike outlines five principles we can use to approach our own work in this spirit of openness and humanity, and to help the people we work with feel safe enough to do the same, so that the teams and organizations we’re a part of can truly succeed.“This book will offer you insights, ideas, and tools to inspire you to bring all of who you are to the work that you do—regardless of where you work, what kind of work you do, and with whom you do it. And, if you’re an owner, leader, or just someone who wants to have influence on those around you—this book will also give you specific techniques for how to build or enhance your team’s culture in such a way that encourages others to bring all of who they are to work.”

Crush Your Limits: Break Free From Limitations and Achieve Your True Potential


Thibaut Meurisse - 2018
    Do any of these beliefs sound familiar?  I can’t have it all. I’m not good enough. I can’t make money doing what I love. Life is hard.  It’s not okay to ask for what I want. I need to be lucky to be successful.  In Crush Your Limits you’ll discover 50 sneaky limiting beliefs that stop you from having the life you genuinely want.  More specifically, you will learn: Why you are always far more capable than you think How to uncover the limiting beliefs sabotaging your effort right now The 6 unconscious beliefs that dramatically reduce your earning potential The 13 beliefs you must adopt to skyrocket your level of success The 4 words that kill your chance of success How to transform your life by creating an Identity Map (and what that is) And much more. Buy this book NOW to crush your limits and attract the success and happiness you deserve.  Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!

Accelerated Learning for Expertise: Rapid Knowledge Acquisition Skills to Learn Faster, Comprehend Deeper, and Reach a World-Class Level


Peter Hollins - 2018
    But just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean you have to follow that path. It’s time to use all the resources at your disposal and learn a new approach. Learn a plethora of scientifically-validated methods. Accelerated Expertise has a simple goal. Let’s help you get from Point A to Point B, where Point B is an extremely high level of expertise in your desired area or topic. You’ll learn how to learn effectively, and what steps you must take to gain a respectable and enviable knowledge base. Understand what the industry leaders know, and how to make sense of completely foreign topics. Think outside the box and strategically accelerate your expertise. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Make learning easier, more efficient, and more organized. • Learning myths, the biology of learning of expertise, and the most important mindsets for expertise. • Information: how to collect it, filter it, organize it, understand it, and master it. • Easy tactics to exponentially improve your memory. Outpace, outthink, and outperform others. • Multiple models and paths to expertise, including using exemplars and finding knowledge gaps. • What language acquisition and learning an instrument can teach us about expertise. 1% world-class expertise opens the door to the life you want. Expertise is always the goal, whether in the office or in our personal lives. They can mean very different things in each context, but the end result is greater happiness and fulfillment. All you need is a clearer and deeper understanding of what expertise really is, and how you can attain it. Begin the journey to the best phase of your life with this book. Gain efficient, effective, and effortless expertise by clicking the BUY NOW BUTTON at the top right of this page!

The 12 Week Year Field Guide: Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months


Brian P. Moran - 2018
    Instead of getting bogged down in annualized thinking that produces pitfalls and saps productivity, follow along with this guide to redefine your “year” to be just 12 weeks long. By doing so, you’ll avoid complacency, begin to focus on what matters most, create better clarity, and develop a sense of urgency so that “now” is always the right time to act. Applicable to business growth, career goals, and life in general, the 12 week plan will help you improve in any—or every—area. By closing the “knowing-doing gap,” you’ll discover how to execute on what you already know and greatly expand the boundaries of your capabilities. Learn to: Create your personal and business visions with step-by-step tips Develop your own 12 week plan by applying what you know to what you do Put over 10 years of field-tested content, exercises, and templates to work for you Build a 12 week commitment and apply the system to your own life and business Take back your life, improve your thinking, and advance your business or career by implementing real-world, hands-on methods in The 12 Week Year Study Guide.

The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method: The Only Goal Achievement Guide You'll Ever Need!


Damon Zahariades - 2018
    Goal Setting Method . Imagine knowing you can accomplish anything you set out to do. Imagine pursuing a new skill, a coveted promotion, a promising relationship, a toned physique, or financial independence, without a shred of doubt that you'll succeed. This can be your reality. You can learn how to set goals that always bear fruit. Moreover, you may be surprised by how simple doing so is. DOWNLOAD The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method: The Only Goal Achievement Guide You'll Ever Need! Amazon bestselling author Damon Zahariades provides a clear, concise, and actionable system for accomplishing anything you set out to do. You'll learn how to approach goal setting in a way that practically guarantees success . Along the way, you'll experience a massive boost in self-confidence. After achieving goal after goal, you'll begin to anticipate success as a foregone conclusion. In The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method , you'll discover: 7 Reasons You're Failing To Achieve Your Goals (And What To Do About Each One!) The Top 10 Goal-Setting Systems Used Today (And How Each Of Them Is Seriously Flawed) My Personal 6-Step Method For Setting Goals That Always Deliver Results A Quick-Start Guide To Tracking Your Progress One Of The Most Important Steps In Setting Goals (It's Overlooked By Today's Popular Systems) Which Is Better: Goals Or Routines? (The Answer May Surprise You) Why You Should Always Perform A Goal Autopsy On Failed Goals (And How To Do It!) If you've ever felt defeated or discouraged by failed goals, realize it has nothing to do with your ability or potential. You can accomplish more than you imagine. The "secret" is to follow the right approach to goal achievement. The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method gives you a simple, but incredibly effective, step-by-step process you can use today! It's practical. It's actionable. And if you follow it closely, it'll deliver extraordinary results! Scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button to grab your copy.

The Science of Overcoming Procrastination: How to Be Disciplined, Break Inertia, Manage Your Time, and Be Productive. Get Off Your Butt and Get Things Done!


Patrick King - 2018
    Become a productivity machine and achieve your goals in record time. Procrastination is the monster that we are always running from, but not always successfully. It lurks around every corner, and can completely sabotage your life. But you can learn to defeat it every time. Stop wasting time. SAVE time and learn how to build momentum. The Science of Overcoming Procrastination is a deep dive into our tendency to push things until the last minute possible. It uncovers the biological and evolutionary science behind procrastination, and how we can beat these instinctual drives to triumph in our career and personal life. A plethora of studies are analyzed and put into illuminating contexts. Best of all, it’s a book of scientific solutions boiled down to everyday usefulness. You’ll be able to apply insight from this book immediately to slay your procrastination monster and get ahead of the pack. Eliminate stress, anxiety, and overwhelm over falling behind or failing. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and entrepreneur. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He has battled the procrastination monster his entire life and brings proven techniques to you. Discover discipline, willpower, and motivation that works for you. • A scientific and biological overview of your procrastination habit. • Warning signs to monitor your work ethic. • Psychological tactics to trigger your brain to productivity. Overhaul your approach to productivity and output. • How to structure and schedule your life to safeguard against procrastination. • Simple yet effective tactics to get off your butt and into action. • How to beat analysis paralysis and other causes of mental freezing. Get more done in less time so you can enjoy your life. Become the most reliable person you know. Break your habit of missing goals and letting people down. The ability to defeat procrastination is the ability to accomplish exactly what you want and gain access to wherever you want to go. Live your life instead of avoiding it! GET OFF YOUR BUTT and just get started by clicking the BUY NOW BUTTON at the top right of this page!

Where the Action Is: The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization


J. Elise Keith - 2018
    so many different North Stars to follow.Then, if you ask them for an example-to tell you what that looks like in practice-they will all describe a meeting. Leaders at these organizations have learned to design a sequence of tailored meetings that create a healthy organizational culture and drive forward momentum. They know that meetings are where the action is.Where the Action Is reveals how leaders in any organization can use meetings to engage their people, simplify communications, and accelerate progress. In it, you'll learn.- The truth about why there are so many meetings. - Surprising research revealing that what you think you know about meetings may be wrong. - Proven techniques that make any meeting productive. - Five steps to increasing team engagement in meetings. - The specific meeting practices high-performing organizations use to create a healthy culture and drive results. - The stories of those who've found a way to love their meetings, and those who've struggled. - The 16 distinct types of business meetings and how to use them. Distilling insights from business management, cognitive research, behavioral psychology, organizational studies, and 10 years of work with organizations big and small, J. Elise Keith's entertaining and informative book will forever change the way you meet.

5 Minute Vacations


Cindy Tomamichel - 2018
     Instead of reaching for another coffee, take a short journey with me. We will visit places where you can replace some of your current stress with a moment to cherish. No exercises to do. No program to follow. No guilt for not being a better person. Just relax into these tranquil scenes, and give your mind a five-minute vacation. In these pages, you can escape from the everyday, and find your happy place.

Creating Flow with OmniFocus 3


Kourosh Dini - 2018
    Creating Flow guides you from the basics to the most advanced uses one step at a time.Creating Flow with OmniFocus 3 is a revamp from the previous editions in several ways. The new edition incorporates the new features of OmniFocus 3 such as tags, a rework of custom perspectives, the Forecast tag, and more.Creating Flow 3 was written to offer an “unfolding” approach. You don’t need to go through the whole text to have a working system. In fact, you could just get by with “Getting Started” and be up and running. But if you want to really crush it, you can always turn the page to keep enhancing your system into a more and more powerful machine. Gradually, you can have large projects, like writing books and studying, sitting side-by-side with the routines of the day, all in a steady daily system.Quite importantly, you can still create space in the day. Creating Flow is not about getting as much done in as little time as possible. Certainly, if you have not learned efficiency, Creating Flow will help you find it. More importantly, however, it is about clearing paths to develop what you find to be most meaningful, OmniFocus being a tool for that process.Beyond simply describing the use of OmniFocus, Creating Flow integrates concepts from the eLit award-winning Workflow Mastery and Being Productive into a smooth, near self-sustaining system.

The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: by Vishen Lakhiani | Conversation Starters


Daily Books - 2018
    The book offers readers rules and tools that will help them achieve an extraordinary life. The author is one of today’s most influential people in the area of personal growth. The Code of the Extraordinary Mind is a New York Times and USA Today Bestseller and is an Audible Top Ten Non-Fiction title. A Brief Look Inside:EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPERthan the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,and the characters and its world still live on.Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed tobring us beneath the surface of the pageand invite us into the world that lives on.These questions can be used to..Create Hours of Conversation:• Foster a deeper understanding of the book• Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups• Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately• Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before

The Psychology of Taking Action: How to Stop Overthinking, Get Motivated, Defeat Your Fears, & Stop Procrastinating


Patrick King - 2018
    Create an action bias in your life -- starting now.How to break inertia, overthinking, paralysis, sloth, and insecurity.Take Action Like Your Life Depends On It deconstructs the psychology of laziness and why tomorrow always sounds like a better idea. This book is many things at once: a shot of motivation, a spark of fire, an understanding of your brain, and a list of techniques to get into motion.This is one of the most valuable skills you'll ever gain, because only action matters in life, not good intentions.Gain the ability to get things done and hit your goals, no matter the circumstances.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience.Stop saying "I'll do it later/tomorrow..." and overhaul your mindset for productivity and efficiency.-The Premortem Analysis and the Ostrich Theory -- how they can quiet your overthinking.-How comfortable inaction is sabotaging you.-Actionable and applicable rules to get started before you feel 100% ready.How to create motion and take the first step from complete stillness.-How to defeat procrastination by "bundling."-Strategically plan your days to prevent laziness and distraction.-What you think is action, but is actually a waste of timeBecome a machine of proactive energy and activity.Action and results are the only things that matter in the world. Not your planning, intentions, or nice thoughts. This book puts action at the forefront of your brain and makes it nearly impossible to stay still. That's precisely what will get you ahead in life. Taking that first step is always hard, but it doesn't have to be.

Small Habits=Big Results: How Easy Small Habits=Big Results, how consistency beats intensity and how you can utilize the compounding effect to change


A.G. Allure - 2018
    In most cases, achieving success demands that you break your bad habits and build new, better ones. You need to understand that habits define us and influence our lives; to achieve success in any undertaking, you need to work on developing the right set of habits. Fortunately, doing this does not mean you need to nurture big habits or instantly work on eliminating your biggest negative habit. While indeed, that is one way of going about achieving success, it often fails to yield consistent results and often leads to quitting. To make the process of reaching your goals easier and more effective, you should instead focus on building consistent small habits. Compared to doing something bigger occasionally, a small act done consistently every single day yields more long lasting results. For instance, if you form the habit of drinking two glasses of water upon waking up, you will feel fresher and more active as compared to if you tell yourself that you will drink 2 liters of water daily. Doing something small, something such as drinking two glasses of water in the morning does not require much will power or effort and because of its simplicity, building this healthy habit is easy, realistic and most importantly you will actually do it consistently. If you want to improve your lifestyle for the better, or if you want to become the most productive you have ever been, this book is for you. From it, you will learn various things about mini habits and the huge results they can yield in your life. Among other things, this book will teach you: • The importance of building small habits • How to take stock of your current habits to determine the ones you need to change and the ones you need to adopt • How to build small habits and work on doing easier things consistently • How to use cues instead of high intensity motivation to build habits • How to compound small, easier habits that then help you build a series of good habits that improve your life for the better • Many small habits ideas that when applied, will greatly improve your life for the better. After reading this small book, you will have a clear understanding of what you need to do and why you need to do it to achieve your goals the fun way by nurturing the right small habits. Are you ready to finally stop blaming yourself and not your strategy for not reaching your goals? and are you ready to finally become the successful person you always wanted to be? If you are, get started reading now! one small page at a time :) *BONUS FREE SELF TRUST BOOK INCLUDED*

Happiness Rules


Mark Hebwood - 2018
    Mark invites us to share his thoughts on how to lead an authentic life. In a key opening chapter, he discusses methods that we might use to discover who we are. Eight further chapters explore how we can find out what it is that we want to achieve, and how to achieve it. Mark discusses a wide range of ideas and explores how a fulfilled life may flow from an ability not to judge others, from learning to control your life as much as possible, understanding how to take advice, finding the right partner, assembling a toolkit to shape your world, developing a positive attitude towards yourself, and telling “right” apart from “wrong”. The final chapter develops a test that allows us to find out how happy we are, and how happy we can become. Readers can download the test from Mark's website www.markhebwood.com

Dream Life Journal


Kristina Karlsson - 2018
    Reading is one way of learning, but absorbing yourself in doing the exercises will take you to a whole new level and will have the most positive impact on your life. You'll find the exercises stimulating, fun, challenging, exhilarating and sometimes perhaps confronting. But your dream life lies somewhere beyond your comfort zone.Kristina Karlsson, founder of kikki.K and author of Your Dream Life Starts Here, highly recommends that you use this journal designed specifically to accompany the book. It includes all the worksheets and space you need – making the process simple and easy for you.

Head Start: Build a resilient mindset so you can achieve your goals


Ian Price - 2018
    An inspiring and encouraging read for business and life.” Pete Sayburn, Co-Founder, Market Gravity & Partner, Deloitte This business book is great for leaders, middle managers and entrepreneurs interested in the following categories;  PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MOTIVATION GOAL SETTING SOFT SKILLS What’s stopping you from reaching your peak? We all aspire to succeed in work and life. According to Abraham Maslow, once our basic needs such as food and shelter are taken care of, we want to fulfil our potential, to be the best possible version of ourselves.  So what prevents us from achieving this? Some of us are beaten by the setbacks and challenges that life inevitably scatters across our path. For others, the fear of failure or lack of confidence can cause us to retreat into our comfort zone and avoid risk. In short, we simply give up and reconcile ourselves to disappointment. In work, this can lead to demotivation and disengagement. Whatever inhibits us from fulfilling our potential, there is now a remarkable groundswell of scientific research from the disparate fields of sports psychology, positive psychology and neuroscience. Elite athletes such as tennis player Johanna Konta have increasingly been exposed to this science. This has helped them persist in pursuit of their goals with passion and determination and has helped them bounce back from the inevitable setbacks that they encounter. Ultimately, it helps them succeed. The great news is that this is applicable to you – the science can be applied to anybody. You don’t have to be in search of sporting glory – if you simply want to achieve in work and in life, then these tools will help you. Using the tools offered in this book will help you, like an elite athlete, build your own mental toughness personal development programme and enable you to get ready and persist towards achieving your goals, whatever life throws at you. Happy Reading! Please do share your thoughts with us.

Plan of Life


Roger J Landry - 2018
    There are many Catholics who are not familiar with having a plan of life that includes these basic elements. Many Catholics would like to grow spiritually, but don't know where to start and welcome this kind of practical, doable approach.

The Case Study Handbook, Revised Edition: A Student's Guide


William Ellet - 2018
    But if you're like many people, you may find interpreting and writing about cases mystifying and time-consuming. In The Case Study Handbook, Revised Edition, William Ellet presents a potent new approach for efficiently analyzing, discussing, and writing about cases. Early chapters show how to classify cases according to the analytical task they require (making a decision, performing an evaluation, or diagnosing a problem) and quickly establish a base of knowledge about a case. Strategies and templates, in addition to several sample Harvard Business School cases, help you apply the author's framework. Later in the book, Ellet shows how to write persuasive case-analytical essays based on the process laid out earlier. Examples of effective writing further reinforce the methods. The book also includes a chapter on how to talk about cases more effectively in class. Any current or prospective MBA or executive education student needs this guide.

Bullet It! Lists for Living: A Notebook for Charting Your Tasks, Hopes, and Dreams


Nicole Lara - 2018
    This inspiring gift book offers beautifully illustrated guided bullet organization lists that will make your achievements shine!In Bullet It! Lists for Living: A Notebook for Charting Your Tasks, Hopes and Dreams, author/illustrator Nicole Lara gives bullet journalers beautifully illustrated, full-color pages and prompts for recording their “life lists.” The prompts include practical lists, like movies to watch, favorite books, Christmas present ideas, trips they’d like to take, and home decorating ideas, but also personal lists, like the people who make them laugh the most, the things they’re most grateful for, and where they see themselves in 10 years.

Novel Writing Prep: A 30-Day Planner That Prepares You To Write 50,000 Words in One Month (The Productive Novelist #1)


Monica Leonelle - 2018
    Nope. Wrong! Yes, you can write 50,000 good words on your novel in as little as a month, as long as you prepare yourself. After helping thousands of authors develop the skills to hit huge word counts in a short period of time, I’ve found one thing in common across all authors, at all skill levels, from those who have never written a novel to those who publish professionally… This one thing not only helps writers get their book to make sense (and read well!) on paper, but also helps them write it faster in the first place... And it’s simple: You must know what you are going to write before you write it. That’s it! The results? Most writers can at least double their writing speed (some can triple it), meaning they can do twice as many words in the same time period as they were doing before. Additionally, these writers encounter fewer bouts of writer’s block and are more likely to see their book in print down the line. Novel Writing Prep takes you through a simple, flexible, easy-to-implement outlining process that will give you a skeleton of ideas for completing a marathon writing month. And best of all—you can go through all 30 planning prompts in just a few minutes a day over 30 days, or you can complete a pizza-and-netflix-and-writing binge over a weekend. Doesn’t matter your skill level, your writing experience, or how you prefer to write a first draft. For plotters, pantsers, newbies, veterans, and everyone in between—let Novel Writing Prep help you plan your novel before writing it, so you can write an awesome book faster. Are you ready to go all in and say “yes!” to a fun-filled, exciting, productive adventure in writing? The world needs your book! Grab Novel Writing Prep today and make it happen.

Consistency Selling: Powerful Sales Results. Every Lead. Every Time.


Weldon Long - 2018
    But according to Weldon Long, there is no challenge you can’t overcome, and he shows how salespeople can thrive in the face of adversity if they are just willing to create the right mindset and implement the right sales process—consistently. Unreliable performance and unpredictable results are likely, says Long, because you aren't doing the same thing consistently on every sales call. If sales activities are random, results will be random. And random sales activities will never accidentally start producing consistent sales results, just as consistent sales activities will never start producing random results. It just can’t happen. Whether it’s a bad economy, a cheap competitor, bad leads, or a personal challenge, Long provides step-by-step advice on how you can make committed, consistent activities part of your daily sales routine so you will consistently be rewarded with the sales you deserve.  Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur, sales expert, and author, who—in 2003—walked out of a homeless shelter where he was living and within sixty months, had grown a sales organization to over $20 million in sales.

Panic Proof: How the Right Virtual Assistant Can Save Your Sanity and Grow Your Business


Jess Ostroff - 2018
    You never get enough sleep. When you get to the end of the work week, you have no idea what you really accomplished (if anything). You believe it's best to just do everything yourself.Does this sound like your life as a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur? You're not alone, but it's time to make a change.It's time to stop panicking and start living the life you want.Richard Branson says that one day offices will be a thing of the past.Freelancers now account for 34 percent of the total U.S. workforce.Half of the total workforce will be working virtually by 2020.And yet, the conversation around virtual assistants has gone from terrible to just “meh” over the last ten years. This is progress, but is not exactly inspiring. Luckily, what started as a cheap way for executives and entrepreneurs to get a few things done is finally being taken seriously by more than just the early adopters.In the best relationships, a virtual assistant becomes a partner in the client’s business. A great VA is the right-hand workhorse to business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs—providing useful, reliable services with a smile and a high five.So, if you recognize that virtual assistants are the wave of the future, but you’re feeling too scared, too cash-strapped, or too busy to hire one to help you, don’t panic! This book will help you recruit the right assistant and cultivate a relationship that lasts so you can do more of what you love.This book will show you:1. How to dig deep into finding the things you love to do so you can do more of them.2. How to determine whether you need an executive assistant, a virtual assistant, or something else.3. Why soft skills matter more than hard skills, and several core values you should look for in a virtual assistant.4. How to find, interview, and test a VA.5. How to nurture your VA to create a relationship based on trust, strong communication, and long-term success.6. How contributing to the virtual economy helps build a future of world-changers.Plus, a healthy dose of fun, real-life examples will show you how it all works in action!

How to Get Unstuck: Breaking Free from Barriers to Your Productivity


Matt Perman - 2018
    Most people are trying to make a difference where they are, yet they feel overwhelmed, overloaded, and far too busy. How do you get "unstuck" - without resorting to complex systems that take more time to keep up than they actually save?How to Get Unstuck answers this question by introducing readers to ten core principles that are at the heart of becoming an effective person for the glory of God. These principles are flexible enough for people to adapt and apply them to their own life and context. Also included is a plan for getting started in using these principles and applying them to real life.This book is more than just good ideas that you read and never apply. How to Get Unstuck walks you step-by-step through the core principles that free you to be more effective in everything you do. How can we learn the discipline of personal effectiveness? Starting with the Scriptures and drawing on the best research How to Get Unstuck shows Christians how to live integrated lives. True effectiveness is doing something in God's way and for God's glory, and this book will show you how.

Self Discipline: A How-To Guide to Stop Procrastination and Achieve Your Goals in 10 Steps Including 10 day bonus online coaching course to master self-discipline ... and build daily goal-crushing habits


Gemma Ray - 2018
    Life feels more fun, free and fruitful when you learn to love the power of discipline.Read the book.Sign up for the FREE online coaching course.Join the accountability Facebook group for that extra injection of goal motivation and support. It might change your life!I was struggling being the woman I wanted to be. Health, finance, habits. I realized I lacked self-discipline and that was the cause of all the issues. I searched for a book on Self-Discipline, and found a gem in Gemma’s book. Since January I am down 19 pounds, killed $5500 in debt, and more organized than ever. I track my progress on my Facebook page and am inspiring so many friends, giving credit to Gemma and her easy to follow plan to get your act together. - ★★★★★Perfect book for someone who struggles with discipline and Organization like I did before reading this book, This was the 3rd self discipline book I’ve read and by far the best gemma has made the book as straight forwarded as possible and if you really give her practices a go it will change your life for the better. Enjoy:) - ★★★★★

Go Together: How the Concept of Ubuntu Will Change How You Live, Work, and Lead


Shola Richards - 2018
       The illusion that we are separate from each other, more different than similar, is eroding our ability to work, live, and lead effectively. What if we all focused on the powerful idea of ubuntu instead? This transcendent African philosophy embraces the belief that we are universally connected to each other—and Shola Richards suggests it could transform the way we treat others, making us kinder and more respectful to others, on and off the job. Without ubuntu, he argues, we cannot truly live a productive and satisfying life. Go Together is a thought-provoking read that could change our own behavior . . . and the world around us.

Hollywood vs. The Author


Stephen Jay Schwartz - 2018
    The oft-repeated cliché that “the book was better than the movie” holds true for more reasons than the average reader will ever know. When asked about selling their book rights to Hollywood authors like to joke that they drive their manuscripts to the border of Arizona and California and toss them over the fence, driving back the way they came at breakneck speed. This is probably because Hollywood just doesn’t “get it.” Its vision for the film or TV series rarely seems to match the vision of the author. And for those rare individuals who’ve had the fortune of sitting across the desk from one of the myriad, interchangeable development execs praising the brilliance of their work while ticking off a never-ending list of notes for the rewrite, the pros of pitching their work to Hollywood rarely outweigh the cons.Stephen Jay Schwartz has sat on both sides of that desk―first as the Director of Development for film director Wolfgang Petersen, then as a screenwriter and author pitching his work to the film and television industry. He’s seen all sides of what is known in this small community as “Development Hell.” The process is both amusing and heartbreaking. Most authors whose work contains a modicum of commercial potential eventually find themselves in “the room” taking a shot at seeing their creations re-visualized by agents, producers or development executives. What they often discover is that their audience is younger and less worldly as themselves. What passes for “story notes” is often a mishmash of vaguely connected ideas intended to put the producer’s personal stamp on the project.Hollywood Versus The Author is a collection of non-fiction anecdotes by authors who’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the development room firsthand―some who have successfully managed to straddle the two worlds, seeing their works morph into the kinds of feature films and TV shows that make them proud, and others who stepped blindsided into that room after selling their first or second novels. All the stories in this collection illustrate the great divide between the world of literature and the big or small screen. They underscore the insanity of every crazy thing you’ve ever heard about Hollywood. For insiders and outsiders alike, Hollywood Versus The Author delivers the goods.

It's That Simple: How to Build the Professional Service Firm of the Future


Lawrence K. Miles - 2018
     It’s That Simple: How to Build the Professional Service Firm of the Future offers an array of powerful ideas and strategies geared to building the professional service firm of the future—where the passion of the people working in these companies is reflected in their growth and financial success. This book examines the following: • How service businesses miss the opportunity to offer an exceptional experience for customers and employees • The keys to recruiting, building, and sustaining a championship team • The critical impact of a shared mission • The importance of attracting great clients—and how to do it • How to leverage new technology and why you must start now • How to build enterprise value Service professionals are in the business of helping others. With its easy-to-follow wisdom and insight, It’s That Simple helps these professionals become true business leaders.

Life Know-How


Viswanatha Reddy Thalakola - 2018
    Most people wish for less problems, less challenges and less disappointments but unfortunately, that is not how the world works. The book covers many issues that you encounter in life and provides guidance to handle them. It is organized around 6 sections that include solving your problems, managing interpersonal relations, dealing with work, coping with negative things, fulfilling your aspirations and handling other important matters. In these sections, the author serves up chapters that will help you to:*Accept the problems. Take responsibility and solve them.*Manage interpersonal relationships with friends, your life partner and people in general.*Handle your career, time and work-related stress.*Cope up with negative things like anger, depression, failures, hatred, mistakes, rejection, self-doubt and unhappiness.*Work towards achieving your desires and goals.*Deal with criticism, important decisions, money and more…You only need to be cognizant and make a few simple changes in approach to transform yourself and live a good life. By the end of the book, you will be armed with tips and techniques to face life’s challenges. Get many years of experience with a few hours of study by picking up this book. Keep it as quick reference and use it in many situations in life. Live a happy life!

We've Tried That Before: 500 Years of Extension Wisdom


Paul Hill - 2018
    The kind of timeless advice you can use in your everyday work and can take with you into the future. We believe that continuity of organizational wisdom is critical for the next generation of Extension professionals. The following pages are a collection of experiences, stories, and hard-won wisdom from 30 Extension professional spanning 15 Land-Grant Universities with a collective 512 years of experience. Inspired by the work of T.J. Talbert "The Extension Workers Code"

The Triumph of Classical Management Over Lean Management: How Tradition Prevails and What to Do About It


Bob Emiliani - 2018
    The newest form of progressive management, Lean management, also suffers from executive disinterest. Why? Decades of effort to understand executive disinterest yielded no new insights - until now. Triumph of Classical Management solves a major business problem that has endured for more than 100 years. It provides a comprehensive explanation for why executives reject Lean management. It also provides practical solutions for how to gain acceptance for Lean management and an alternative. The findings can also be applied to other types corporate transformation efforts.

It's Not A Hard Habit To Break: How To Develop Good Habits For Success In All Areas Of Your Life


David Schmall - 2018
    From the moment we wake up in the morning to the actions we take throughout the day – our “morning routine”, or “regular breakfast”, our “typical commute”, the “daily grind” at work – the habits we develop literally control about 95% of our actions. These types of unconscious thoughts determine what we think, how we feel and how we behave in nearly every situation we find ourselves in. Because our habits dictate all the small details that make up our everyday lives, they also are directly related to the bigger issues in our lives, such as how much money we earn, the kind of person we live with or marry, our physical condition and health, and every other area of our lives. Our habits determine our character, the type of person we project to the rest of the world and, ultimately, our destiny. So, if we embrace bad habits – those habits which have a negative impact on who we are – then those same habits will prevent us from achieving excellence in our lives, holding us back from reaching our fullest potential. It’s only by breaking bad habits and replacing them with good habits that we can ultimately succeed in life and be the people we were truly meant to be. The purpose of this book is to show you how to break bad habits – any sort of bad habit, from those that are damaging to your health, like smoking or not wearing a seatbelt, to those that affect your self-esteem, such as negative thinking or overeating – and replace them with positive behaviors that can become part of your daily life and finally cause you to see the results you truly want. Albert Einstein once said that the definition of insanity was performing the same task over and over again and expecting a different result. When you keep repeating the same bad habits, you would have to be crazy to think that anything will ever change for you. “It’s Not A Hard Habit To Break” will show you how to end the madness and start living your life to its fullest by abandoning bad habits and replacing them with positive ones.

Radical Integrity: 7 Breakthrough Strategies for Transforming Your Business, Sales, and Life


James Jacobi - 2018
    You want success. You’ve tried it all: books, podcasts, coaching, and you’ve implemented dozens of strategies, but for some reason, you can’t break the cycle. Sales are stagnant or falling, teammates keep quitting, you could soon lose your job, and the stress carries over when you get home. You are sick and tired of the same game. You’ve dreamed of being a successful sales leader, being impactful to your team and clients, and having a happy and prosperous home life. If you are serious about becoming the leader you were born to be and you want make an impact that lasts, then Radical Integrity is for you. Entrepreneur and motivational speaker, James Jacobi, draws from over ten years of experience with scaling up both small businesses and Fortune 100 companies to teach you: The truth about why you are not seeing success and how to change it Sales tips on how to increase your sales revenue up to 400% How to create and lead a team that results in top performance and no turnover How to get your dream client in 90 days How to double your income in the next 12 months Strategies for a happy home life Radical Integrity is like Tribes by Seth Godin meets Disrupt You! by Jay Samit meets Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone. Read it and become the sales leader you were born to be.

The Science of Intelligent Achievement: How Smart People Focus, Create and Grow Their Way to Success


Isaiah Hankel - 2018
    The Science of Intelligent Achievement teaches you the scientific process of finding success through your most valuable assets:- Selective focus - how selective are you with who and what you let into your life?- Creative ownership - how dependent are you on others for your happiness and success?- Pragmatic growth - how consistently and practically are you growing daily?First, this book will show you how to develop your focus by being very selective with where you spend your mental energy. If you've failed to reach an important goal because you were distracted, misinformed, or overcommitted, then you know the role focus and selectivity play in achievement. Second, you will learn how to stop allowing your happiness and success to be dependent on other people and instead, start taking ownership over your life through creative work. Finally, you will learn the art of changing your life through pragmatic decisions and actions. Self-improvement is not the result of dramatic changes. Instead, science has shown that personal and professional change is initiated and sustained by consistent, practical changes. To grow, you must leverage the power of micro-decisions, personality responsibility, and mini-habits. Your own biology will not let you improve your life in any other way.What do you currently value? What are working to attain? Have you been taught to value your job title or your relationship with some other person above all else? Have you been convinced that the most valuable things in life are your paycheck, the number of people who say 'hello' to you at the office, and the number of people who say 'I need you' at home? Or, have you become so passive in what you value that you let anyone and anything into your life, as long as whatever you let in allows you to stay disconnected from the cold hard truth that when things really go wrong in your life, the only person who will be able to fix it and the only person will be responsible for it is you. If so...welcome to fake success. Passivity, dependence, and the sacrifice of practical thinking and personal responsibility to fuzzy, grandiose ideals and temporary feelings -- these are markers of fake success.Intelligent Achievement, on the other hand, is not a moving target. It's not empty either. Instead, it's sturdy, full, and immovable. It's not something that's just handed to you. It's not something you're nudged to chase or coerced into wanting. Intelligent Achievement comes from within you. It's a collection of values that are aligned with who you are--values you have to protect and nurture. These values do not increase your dependence on other people and things. Instead, they relieve you of dependence. This kind of achievement is something that you have a part in building from the ground up--you know what's in it--you chose it, someone else didn't choose it for you.Achieving real success means you must focus, create, and grow daily. The Science of Intelligent Achievement will show you how.

Designing the Future: How Ford, Toyota, and other World-Class Organizations Use Lean Product Development to Drive Innovation and Transform Their Business


James M. Morgan - 2018
    They looked beyond manufacturing efficiency to change the very fundamentals of how they developed vehicles. In Designing the Future, Lean product development expert James Morgan and world-renowned Lean guru Jeffrey K. Liker reveal why so many companies have achieved only moderate success with Lean in operations, with a limited impact on their overall business. They take you through the process of bringing the best of Lean management to your enterprise—in order to link your business strategy to superior value designed for customers. The authors provide an actionable approach to building a better future for your business fueled by an iterative, integrated process that relies on simultaneous engineering, linking strategy and vision.They illustrate how to empower skilled and talented people to make collaboration and innovation a habit—hour to hour and day to day. It’s the secret of full implementation of Lean—and this groundbreaking guide takes you through every step of the process. The best way to predict the future is to create it. With Designing the Future, you have everything you need to create a flexible, iterative business-transformation process that takes you from strategic vision to value stream creation for maximum customer value delivery.

Your First Six Figures: Eight Keys to Unlock Freedom, Flow and Financial Success with Your Online Business


Jenn Scalia - 2018
    But for many, dreams of financial independence become a nightmare when their social media ads get ignored and product launches are met with chirping crickets. Jenn Scalia was one of these women, barely scraping by as she struggled to turn her passion into an online business. After turning her back on the advice of so-called experts, Jenn finally saw success—and a LOT of it. In less than 3 years, Jenn’s business exploded to multiple 6-figures, then multiple 7-figures in total revenue. In this book, Jenn teaches you everything she learned to go from rock bottom to household name, including how to: -Cultivate a 6-figure mindset -Get clarity on your target market -Chose the most profitable business model for YOU -Create killer content that positions you as an authority -Build and launch programs that people tell their friends about . . . and so much more! Whether you already own an online business or are eager for your first sale, Your First Six Figures gives you the proven, step-by-step strategies you need to captivate your audience, create raving fans and maximize your impact.