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Proving Ground
L.T. Ryan - 2020
Now she’s put to the test and must return to do it all over again. A challenge made that more difficult due to the injury to her right arm.Join Hatch as she proves what she’s made of and in doing so, that she’s in a class all by herself.
Stop Being Lazy: How to Overcome Laziness, Defeat Procrastination, Increase Productivity, and Break Through Barriers Like an Unstoppable Bulldog
John Z. Sonmez - 2018
Extremely lazy. But, just this last week, I ran 50 miles, did 3 weight training workouts, attended kickboxing classes and got a ton of work done, making a nice big fat paycheck. You see, I learned how to overcome laziness--and you can too. This book is a nice short read (just 54 pages), designed for you to learn the secrets of going from lazy to self-disciplined and productive. It's the book that I wish I had when I was younger. The one that could have saved me so many hours of frustration, and helped me retire and become financially free much earlier. Oh, and also to get those 6-pack abs I finally have. (I was fat too once.) Deep down, you know that you are meant to live a life better than the one you’re living right now. You know that you are capable of doing, having, and being so much more—but you’re too damn lazy to experience who you truly are at your core and having what you’re really worth. I know how you feel because 8 years ago, I was in your shoes. I was lazy, overweight, filled with fear, and living WAY below my potential. This book takes you into my personal journey out of laziness and into a life of empowerment and self-discipline. In this book, I will share with you: The mindset that had me trapped in laziness, fear, and procrastination and how I broke free How I created a new mindset of a tenacious, unstoppable bulldog What the bulldog mindset is all about and why you must have it Why I do hard shit Why I became a finisher, and more If you’re really ready to give up laziness, I’ll show you how I did it and how you can too.
Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son
George Horace Lorimer - 1902
Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The New One Minute Manager
Kenneth H. Blanchard - 2015
While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has changed drastically since the book’s publication. The exponential rise of technology, global flattening of markets, instant communication, and pressures on corporate workforces to do more with less—including resources, funding, and staff—have all revolutionized the world in which we live and work.Now, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have written The New One Minute Manager to introduce the book’s powerful, important lessons to a new generation. In their concise, easy-to-read story, they teach readers three very practical secrets about leading others—and explain why these techniques continue to work so well.As compelling today as the original was thirty years ago, this classic parable of a young man looking for an effective manager is more relevant and useful than ever.
Triumph and Disaster: Five Historical Miniatures
Stefan Zweig - 2016
A single Yes, a single No, a Too Soon or a Too Late makes that hour irrevocable for hundreds of generations while deciding the life of a single man or woman, of a nation, even the destiny of all humanity.Five vivid dramatizations of some of the most pivotal episodes in human history, from the Fall of Constantinople to Scott's doomed attempt to reach the South Pole, bringing the past to life in brilliant technicolor.Contents:ForewordThe Field of Waterloo The Race to Reach the South Pole The Conquest of Byzantium The Sealed Train (Lenin's journey across Europe before the Russian Revolution)Wilson's Failure (Woodrow Wilson and Versailles)
Dustoff 7-3: Saving Lives Under Fire in Afghanistan
Erik Sabiston - 2015
Complete opposites thrown together, cut off, and outnumbered, Chief Warrant Officer Erik Sabiston and his flight crew answered the call in a race against time, not to take lives—but to save them. The concept of evacuating wounded soldiers by helicopter developed in the Korean War and became a staple during the war in Vietnam where heroic, unarmed chopper crews flew vital missions known to the grateful grunts on the ground as Dustoffs. The crew of Dustoff 7-3 carried on that heroic tradition, flying over a region that had seen scores of American casualties, known among veterans as the Valley of Death. At the end of Operation Hammer Down, they had rescued 14 soldiers, made three critical supply runs, recovered two soldiers killed in action, and nearly died. It took all of three days.
Man of Steel and Velvet
Aubrey Andelin - 1972
Based on Christian ethics as taught in the Bible, Man of Velvet helps men and women gain a clearer perspective on true masculinity. It shows how the combined traits of the firmness of steel and the gentleness of velvet make a man who is a good provider and devoted husband worthy of the respect of his wife and children. With wisdom, insight and humor, Dr. Aubrey Andelin - whose wife, Helen Andelin, is the bestselling author of Fascinating Womanhood - offers his successful program for Christian harmony. From what it means to be a man to how to handle children and win their hearts, from conjugal love to the division of household chores, this book will make a happy difference in your marriage, in your life and in the lives of your children.
The One from the Stars
Keshav Aneel - 2017
But like most Indian middle class families, his parents are impatient to see him settled in a government job. Despite all obstacles, making no complaints, he continues to follow the hard path, holding up the promise he had made to himself, trying to fulfil his father's wishes, and failing over and over. Almost everyone - his parents, friends, and the love of his life - leaves his side in the middle of his journey. To worsen things, he is diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the seriousness of which nobody could decipher before it was too late. Will a dreamer be sacrificed for social standing? Will a heart be crushed to uphold a hollow image? Left alone and misunderstood by everyone he knew, this is Vishesh's intense story of repeatedly falling down and trying to get up on his own, to prove that everyone who dares to follow their heart is not a commoner; he is The One From The Stars.
Choose to Change: It´s your life: 25 steps to self-discovery and peace of mind
Jacqui Penn - 2017
Do you want peace of mind and contentment? Is your happiness important to you? Do you have a vision for your life, but feel uncertain how to make your vision a reality? Choose to Change: It´s your life, will show you, in easy to follow steps, how to unlock the life you want. After training in behavioural therapy and working with a number of spiritual gurus, author Jacqui Penn learned how to find the strength and determination to overcome life´s challenges. Now she´s going to share her expertise and inspiration with you. Among the many empowering strategies, you will learn how to: • Be happy and proud of who you are • Make choices that will enrich your life • Let go of what holds you back • Be positive and wipe out negativity • Gain confidence to walk tall into the life you desire Containing inspirational quotes, thought provoking questions, and a free downloadable journal to keep you on track and motivated, Jacqui Penn is offering a powerful tool towards positive change. If you want concise, easy to follow advice, Choose to Change: It´s your life, will help you realise your dreams and hopes and make a difference today. People say: ´Lovely easy to follow steps and the journal is a fantastic bonus´ ´Just like sitting down for a chat over coffee. Loved the ideas.´ ´Read it through and now going to go back and put it into practice.´ ´Just what I needed to get me going.´ ´Didn´t think I needed to change anything when I got a free copy of this book, but I´m certainly going to change a few things now.´
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.
Train Your Brain: How to Build a Million Dollar Business in Record Time
Dana Wilde - 2013
There always seemed to be a new system to learn, a new surefire method or cutting-edge technique for entrepreneurs to master.In an effort to teach her team members a better and easier way, Dana Wilde created Train Your Brain, a tested and proven system combining elements of both mindset and action ... or as Dana likes to call it, Intentional Action.What Dana discovered by using Train Your Brain is that mindset can be "taught" and that learning simple mindset strategies not only allows you to understand how the brain works but also shows you how easy it is to change your thinking and, as a result, change your outcomes.In Train Your Brain, Dana breaks down the Cycle of Perpetual Sameness--the number one reason why most people only experience incremental change in their lives. More importantly, she also provides the much-needed blueprint to help you get off this counterproductive cycle quickly.Train Your Brain, with its twenty easy-to-implement "Mindware Experiments," gives you all the necessary tools needed to get off ... and stay off ... the Cycle of Perpetual Sameness, so you can transform your life and grow your business in record time!
Self Confidence - 52 Proven Ways To Gain Self-Confidence, Boost Your Self-Esteem and End Self-Doubt
Andy C.E. Brown - 2014
With the right dedication and desire it is possible to feel better about yourself. There are proven ways you can improve your confidence levels, overcome anxiety, and make new friends. START TODAY : Become The Confident Person You Always Dreamt Of ... In "Self-Confidence" you'll learn how to increase your confidence. No longer will you struggle to get out of your comfort zone. Instead, you'll benefit from an improved self-image, greater self-confidence and have more success in your life. DOWNLOAD : 52 Proven Ways To Gain Self-Confidence, Boost Your Self-Esteem and End Self-Doubt Self-Confidence contains a series of 52 proven ways to build confidence and increase your self-esteem. Each one is suitable for men and women. Inside this book you'll how how to: Become More Confident by Turning Negative Experiences into Positive Ones Make New Friends and Improve Relationships with Colleagues Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Get What You Want Finally Put Your Inner Critic In Its Place and Worry Less To Focus On What You Want and Forget What Others Think Take the Steps to "Face Your Fears" and Focus On Solutions Adopt A Positive Mind Set and Be True To Yourself "Love Yourself" and become Unstoppable You no longer have to struggle with poor self-image. You can overcome your self worth issues and immediately start to build confidence in all areas of your life. Would You Like To Know More? Download now and start to incorporate each one of these 52 proven way into your daily life. You’ll be amazed at how much better you will feel about yourself. You will notice your confidence levels rise and your self-esteem levels sky rocket. Let’s get started! Download and increase your confidence today. Scroll to the top of the page and select the buybutton.
Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age
Sanjay Gupta - 2020
Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there’s a “best” diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it’s healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Discover what we can learn from “super-brained” people who are in their eighties and nineties with no signs of slowing down—and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s, answers all your questions about the signs and symptoms, and shows how to ward against it and stay healthy while caring for a partner in cognitive decline. He likewise provides you with a personalized twelve-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day. Keep Sharp is the only owner’s manual you’ll need to keep your brain young and healthy regardless of your age!
A Message to Garcia
Elbert Hubbard - 1899
This popular work is about a soldier who takes the initiative to accomplish a daunting and difficult task without questions or objections and graciously accomplishes the task. Often used in business and life as a motivational example to readers of applying a positive attitude towards achieving a successful life.
Bewreathed
Margaret Maron - 2012
The story itself was inspired by a real New Year’s Eve bonfire here on the farm when a cousin tried to burn some overly wet wood. I was tickled when my brother said, “Never saw gasoline so wet it wouldn't burn,” and knew I’d use that sentence in a story sometime. They really did try to chase some lovers out of that lane and yes, they really did get mired down to the axle.