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The Mindset


Ace Bowers - 2019
    He was forced to choose which path he was going to take: continue the cycle of family poverty or break it. The Mindset is an inspirational memoir of Ace Bowers’ personal transformation from janitor to millionaire. Bowers began his journey uneducated, overweight, addicted to cigarettes, in debt, and depressed. Revealing the skeletons in his closet for the first time set the scene for how he got to the point of cleaning a motel for $6 an hour. Bowers’ detailed accounts of his turbulent and traumatizing childhood illustrated what it is like growing up in a poor, alcoholic, and abusive family. The metamorphosis began as soon as he changed his mindset. Within five years, Bowers was able to completely turn his life around, going from trash to technology. This memoir illuminates step by step his unconventional path to wealth, health, and happiness.

The 5 Choices


Adam Merrill - 2015
    The sheer number of distractions threaten our ability to think clearly and make good decisions. If we react to these stimuli, moving mindlessly from one task to another, we will fail to accomplish the things that matter most in our professional and personal lives. In this book, readers will learn how to make the five fundamental choices that will increase their ability to achieve what matters most to them. Backed by science and FranklinCovey's years of experience and research in this field, The 5 Choices helps readers increase their productivity and develop an inner sense of fulfillment and peace. The five choices are simple but require a radical shift in mindset and will lead to increased personal and professional success.

I Want to Thank You: How a Year of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Meaning in a Disconnected World


Gina Hamadey Bergman - 2021
    Writer Gina Hamadey learned this life-changing lesson firsthand when a case of burnout and too many hours on social media left her feeling depleted and disconnected. In this engaging book, she chronicles how twelve months spent writing 365 thank-you notes to strangers, neighbors, family members, and friends shifted her perspective. Her journey shows that developing a lasting active gratitude practice can make you a happier person, heal complicated relationships, and reconnect you with the people you love--all with just a little bit of bravery at the mailbox.How can we turn an often-dreaded task into a rewarding act of self-care that makes us feel more present, joyful, and connected? Whether we're writing to a long-lost friend, a helpful neighbor, or a child's teacher, this inspiring book helps us reflect on meaningful memories and shared experiences and express ourselves with authenticity, vulnerability, and heart. Informed by Hamadey's year of discovery as well as interviews with experts on relationships, gratitude, and more, this deceptively simple guide offers a powerful way to jump-start your joy.Hamadey found herself thanking not only family members and friends, but less expected people in her sphere, including local shopkeepers, physical therapists, long-ago career mentors, favorite authors, and more. Once you get going, you might find yourself cultivating an active gratitude practice, too--one heartfelt note of thanks at a time.

Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery: A Gentle Path to Beginning Recovery from Sex Addiction


Patrick J. Carnes - 2001
    Carnes broke new ground with Out of the Shadows. Facing the Shadows continued that pioneering spirit as the first book to take techniques used by thousands of people recovering from sex addiction and show, step by step, how to break free of this disease and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. This second edition adds timely material on cybersex and new science about arousal. This work sets the stage for recovery tasks at hand, and then provides practical, easy-to-follow exercises specifically designed to help understand and address them. You'll learn: Why denial is so powerful and what can be done to break through it. How to face the consequences of your behaviors using recovery principles. How to respond to change and crisis due to addiction How to manage life without dysfunctional behavior How spirituality affects recovery What to disclose and to whom How does sex addiction start and what does an addict need to know

The Yes Factor: Get What You Want. Say What You Mean.


Tonya Reiman - 2010
     One word is the key to the job, a guarantee of a second date, and so much more. And that word is YES. Communication expert Tonya Reiman is a master at reading people-and she shares her powerful secrets in "The Yes Factor." All day, every day, we sell ourselves; our clothing, our speech, and even our movements create a set of subtle clues that influence how others judge us. Now Reiman shows readers how to gain control of that process through step-by-step instructions that will completely overhaul their verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. Comprehensive and easy to use, "The Yes Factor" stands head and shoulders above the competition in an abidingly popular category.

The Miracle Morning for College Students: The Not-So-Obvious Secrets to Success in College and Life


Hal Elrod - 2017
    Careers have been launched, goals have been met, and dreams have been realized—all through the power of the Miracle Morning Life S.A.V.E.R.S. THESE SIX DAILY PRACTICES WILL FUEL YOUR EFFORTS TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE The Miracle Morning for College Students brings you these Life S.A.V.E.R.S. as a guide for building a student career that will lead to success throughout your work career and the rest of your life. Natalie Marie Janji is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA with a B.S. in Chemistry and a passion for helping others succeed. She knows the challenges of college life, and in The Miracle Morning for College Students she shares from her wisdom and experience to help students achieve at the highest level. It all starts with a Miracle Morning. GET ALL THE SKILLS AND INSPIRATION YOU NEED TO ACE COLLEGE AND LIFE The Life S.A.V.E.R.S.—the principles, and the skills you’ll find in this book—will help you to be present in every moment, to own your college experience, and to get the most out of your life. You’ll also— —Learn why mornings matter more than you think —Learn how to master your own self-leadership and personal growth —Learn how to manage your energy—physical, mental, and emotional —Learn how to apply your new skills to your academics, your social life, your health, and even your plans for post-graduation and career The Miracle Morning for College Students is your key to building a college career that will influence and improve the rest of your life. Take the Next Step: Click ‘BUY NOW’ at the TOP of this PAGE and Get an Early Start that will REALLY Make a Difference! 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

Saying What's Real: 7 Keys to Authentic Communication and Relationship Success


Susan M. Campbell - 2005
    Drawing on her years of experience as a relationship coach and a teamwork consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Susan Campbell shows readers how to drastically improve the quality of their everyday interations by relying on a simple, straight-forward approach to communication and letting go of their need to control the outcome. Practical techniques for dropping one's defenses are offered, as well as a fresh new perspective on using intimate relationships as a form of spiritual practice. Other useful tools include seven statements designed to bring the reader's awareness into the present moment, as well as handy communication-enhancing phrases and Campbell's insights on the most commonly encountered problems.

Every Heart Restored: A Wife's Guide to Healing in the Wake of a Husband's Sexual Sin


Fred Stoeker - 2004
    Filled with firsthand stories, Every Heart Restored addresses the questions and real-life issues that matter most to wives who have been betrayed sexually, meeting them where they are in the recovery process and guiding them to healing greater than they imagine possible.

Brain Respiration: Making Your Brain Creative, Peaceful, and Productive


Ilchi Lee - 2002
    Brain Respiration trains the brain using three interrelated elements: Physical Coordination Exercises, Energy Movement Exercises, and Awareness Expanding Exercises. The concrete benefits of Brain Respiration include: enhanced health, brightened outlook, increased creativity and innovation, heightened academic capability, and improved ability to interact harmoniously with others.

Awaken Giant Within by Tony Robbins: Resume Book, Anthony Robbins (Resume Books)


Allan Green - 2014
    Robbins shows through his experience and abusive childhood background as guidance for the people who are ‘lost’ to find their way into success, even when themselves thought it impossible before. At the beginning, Robbins opens the book with one firm statement. “We all have dreams.” Throughout the book, predictable enough, he tries (and succeeds) to prove that all dreams that we have can be realized. Most of his theories may sound cliché and exaggerating at the first, but as you keep on reading Awaken the Giant Within, you will find that all the steps to make your life better are as easy as deciding to routinely make your bed every morning before you go to work, yet bring astounding effect to your future and self-development. Inside: About the Author Into the Book (The Power of Concentration and Decision) What Pain and Pleasure Do to Our Actions Neuro-Associative ConditioningTM How to Get What You Really Want in Life? Saying the Right Thing Reticular Activating System (RAS) The Master System The Seven Days to Shape Our Life Buy NOW, don't waste another day, because it will cost $4.99 soon.

Good to Great Summarized for Busy People


James C. Collins - 2013
    Good to Great Summarized for Busy People

The Positive You!


Anita Papas - 2009
    The Positive You! is about your individuality, attitude, strengths, fears, worries, disappointments and your relationship with yourself.

The Five Side Effects of Kindness: This Book Will Make You Feel Better, Be Happier Live Longer


David R. Hamilton - 2017
    The truth is we’re inherently kind.Scientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune system, is an antidote to depression and even slows the ageing process. We’re actually genetically wired to be kind. In The Five Side Effects of Kindness, David Hamilton shows that the effects of kindness are felt daily throughout our nervous system. When we’re kind we feel happier and our bodies are healthiest.In his down-to-earth and accessible style, David shares how:Kindness makes us happierKindness is good for the heartKindness slows ageingKindness improves relationshipsKindness is contagious

Fearless Social Confidence: Strategies to Conquer Insecurity, Eliminate Anxiety, and Handle Any Situation - How to Live and Speak Freely!


Patrick King - 2016
     Fearless Social Confidence gives you more than victory over shyness – it gives you social invincibility and forever eliminates the feeling that you’re just not good enough. Feel comfortable anywhere and with anyone. Fearless Social Confidence is a unique book that takes a deeper look into social confidence: what causes it, what drains it, and most importantly – what you can do about it in any situation. It recognizes how confidence is built, and takes you step by step through the how-tos. You'll walk away knowing exactly what to do to help yourself, this isn't a book of endless analyses that help no one. Never say “What if they think I’m stupid?” again. Social confidence is the number one step to any sort of self-improvement. Why listen to me? I’m a Social Skills and Conversation Coach and program designer and I’ve sold over 200,000 books on the matter! Clinical psychologist and the US's leading social confidence authority Dr. Aziz Gazipura lends his thoughts in an insightful foreword. How will you learn to live and speak freely? ✔ The key to being confidently assertive. ✔ How skills relate to always feeling confident. ✔ How to banish negative self-talk and other toxic habits. ✔ Getting ready and warm for any social situation. And these ways to get rid of despair and hopelessness: ✔ The art of self-acceptance. ✔ How social anxiety relates to social confidence. ✔ How introverts can confidently thrive. ✔ The astonishing ripple effect of social confidence. Allow people to see the real you. Social confidence gives you the power to make your world what you want. It allows you to seize the relationships that you’ve always wanted, and felt that were out of reach. Escape your comfort zone and meet who you want, always know what to say, and be respected and heard. Shed your insecurities and learn how to take control of your thoughts. True change is possible and it starts today with small steps. To conquer your fears and reject rejection, click the BUY NOW button at the top right of this page!

Don't Call That Man!: A Survival Guide to Letting Go


Rhonda Findling - 1996
    In this inspirational, revolutionary guide to letting go and moving on after the trauma of a breakup, psychotherapist Rhonda Findling teaches women how to triumph over the almost obsessive urge to pick up the phone. With its prescriptive, easy-to-follow approach, Don't Call That Man! is an indispensable tool for weathering the pain of heartbreak. It features simple exercises that provide an emotional outlet for a difficult process; charts that schedule free time away from the telephone; and much more, including:Moving on from a ruined relationshipWhat is an ambivalent man, and how do you get over him?Mothers, fathers and menBuilding and using a support systemThe 10-Step program to not call that manStep-by-step, from heartache to healing, Don't Call That Man! is a map on how to heal the pain of a lost love; how to overcome feelings of neediness and desperation; and above all, how to regain focus on what's important and it's not calling that man. It's the perfect book to embrace on the way to a new and more gratifying relationship.