Author: Joe Marsola Eidem Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1449086497 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 106
Book Description
Life is a story, and we all have our own special one to live. Some of us are in the early chapters, struggling to figure out the plot, while others are mired in the middle with too many obstacles and unclear dialogue. Still others are contemplating their grand, final act. You, like me started out somewhere, with your own special location, culture and passions. Your supporting cast; family, friends, neighbors, teachers, mentors, colleagues, and employers, even someone you may have casually met in passing influenced your thoughts, values and decisions. The result of these influences lead you to where you are right now, holding this book, reading these words, at exactly this moment. While our stories are peppered with our own individuality, surprisingly, they are not that unique. The specific situations are varied, but we've all experienced ups and downs, joys and sorrows, days when we were sure we could fly, and mornings when the mere thought of getting out of bed was seemingly the most painful task we had ever faced. I see the quizzical look on your face,, wondering what these "life story" mutterings are all about, swearing that you had purchased a cookbook. Let me assure you, this is a cookbook, and in it you will find a vast array of delectable recipes that will invigorate your palate and impress your friends. You will also find a story, my story. You see, these recipes make up one of my most important supporting characters: food. They will also introduce you to my single most influential supporting character: family. It is my sincere hope that these stories of food and family nurture both your body and soul, and as you continue through your life story, provide you with some guidance and much "food" for thought!
Author: Astrid Baumgardner Publisher: ISBN: 9781947480971 Category : Languages : en Pages : 208
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Creativity is a highly valued skill set that drives a significant portion of the global economy. It does not depend on a random stroke of genius, but instead on inspired hard work that creatives dive into, fueled by a sense of purpose and meaning with the potential for well-being and happiness--and a job that pays. This book lays out a three-part Creative Success Now Methodology consisting of the mindset, authenticity set, and skill sets that can empower you to pursue the creative life--both for your personal journey toward success and because the world needs your ideas. Ultimately, this book will help you to solve the many problems you encounter as a creative person so that you can live as a successful creative in the twenty-first century.
Author: Brad Stulberg Publisher: Rodale Books ISBN: 1635653444 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 194
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The coauthors of the bestselling Peak Performance dive into the fascinating science behind passion, showing how it can lead to a rich and meaningful life while also illuminating the ways in which it is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to cultivate a passion that will take you to great heights—while minimizing the risk of an equally great fall. Common advice is to find and follow your passion. A life of passion is a good life, or so we are told. But it's not that simple. Rarely is passion something that you just stumble upon, and the same drive that fuels breakthroughs—whether they're athletic, scientific, entrepreneurial, or artistic—can be every bit as destructive as it is productive. Yes, passion can be a wonderful gift, but only if you know how to channel it. If you're not careful, passion can become an awful curse, leading to endless seeking, suffering, and burnout. Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness once again team up, this time to demystify passion, showing readers how they can find and cultivate their passion, sustainably harness its power, and avoid its dangers. They ultimately argue that passion and balance--that other virtue touted by our culture--are incompatible, and that to find your passion, you must lose balance. And that's not always a bad thing. They show readers how to develop the right kind of passion, the kind that lets you achieve great things without ruining your life. Swift, compact, and powerful, this thought-provoking book combines captivating stories of extraordinarily passionate individuals with the latest science on the biological and psychological factors that give rise to—and every bit as important, sustain—passion.
Author: Cassandra Gaisford Publisher: ISBN: 9780995107281 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 112
Book Description
If you have been told it's not realistic to work and live with passion, this book will help change your mindset. Quit just existing and start really living! Buy this book now to start achieving outstanding personal and professional results with absolute certainty and excitement.
Author: Robert Sicora Publisher: Amplify ISBN: 9781645437963 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages :
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In Grab the Helm, you'll learn the skills to take command of the moment and the life you were called to lead. You'll gain the insights and confidence to grab hold of the life you want and make a lasting impact on your team and organization. This transformative journey begins by asking yourself a simple yet profound question: What is my purpose? The answer will emerge as you work through the eight spokes of the author's Leading from the Helm model: - Purpose/Strategy - Self-Awareness/Leadership - Values/Culture - Crew/Team - Passion/Engagement - Talent/Process - Opportunity/Customer - Impact/Results As you navigate this book, the focus will be on your unique individual helm. To gain a holistic understanding of its potential, you will also explore how this model works within the framework of a team, organization, group, and community. Using a collection of modern-day fables and proven, research-based techniques, Grab the Helm will give you the direction, clarity, and inspiration you need to chart a purposeful course through life's journey.
Author: Janet Bray Attwood Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1849838674 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 269
Book Description
Accessible to anyone of any faith or background, The Passion Test takes readers on a journey to experience the transformation that occurs when they determine what really matters most to them. Through interactive sections, the book helps the reader to identify their top 5 passions, and provides guidance on how to align their life with those passions. Combining powerful storytelling and profound wisdom from the world's leading experts in self-development, The Passion Testshows practical ways how the law of attraction can be used to bring a life of unlimited reward and unconditional love.
Author: Angela Duckworth Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1501111124 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 350
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In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).
Author: Brian Tracy Publisher: AMACOM ISBN: 0814437044 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 112
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Where do you want to be in one, three, or five years? Even small adjustments can bring about enormous results to your personal success. Where does that “winning edge” you’ve heard so much about come from? How do some people seem to find success simply from waking up and getting out of bed? World-renowned performance expert Brian Tracy has spent decades studying uncommonly high achievers. Instead of finding commonalities such as Ivy League educations, gold-star connections, and a dash of blind luck, Tracy discovered that the keys to their success were more often small adjustments in outlook and behavior. In this easy-to-follow guide, Tracy lays out a simple, clear plan for anyone to be able to unlock their potential and find the success they previously thought was unattainable for them. In Personal Success, you will learn to: Change your mindset to attract opportunity Banish self-limited beliefs Build your self-confidence Practice courage and taking risks Sharpen your natural intuition Continually upgrade your skills and more! Packed with simple but game-changing techniques, Personal Success is the answer you’ve been searching for to gain that winning edge and turn your dreams into realities.
Author: Cal Newport Publisher: Grand Central Publishing ISBN: 1455509108 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 163
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In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. Not only are pre-existing passions rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work, but a focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with organic farmers, venture capitalists, screenwriters, freelance computer programmers, and others who admitted to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they used and the pitfalls they avoided in developing their compelling careers. Cal reveals that matching your job to a pre-existing passion does not matter. Passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before. In other words, what you do for a living is much less important than how you do it. With a title taken from the comedian Steve Martin, who once said his advice for aspiring entertainers was to "be so good they can't ignore you," Cal Newport's clearly written manifesto is mandatory reading for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation and eager to find a fresh new way to take control of their livelihood. He provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love, and will change the way you think about careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.
Author: Alaina Love Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071627707 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 257
Book Description
Meet the indispensable people who can bring your organization to that crucial next level. How many can you recognize? And where do you fit in? The Builder: Creating a strong sense of urgency to deliver results, they’re the driving force of a growing business The Connector: Born communicators, adept at negotiation and relationship-building The Conceiver: These “intellectual acrobats” think outside the box, imagine new possibilities, and contribute to innovation The Altruist: On the lookout to raise your organization’s profile while benefiting the world at large Leadership development experts Alaina Love and Marc Cugnon have identified ten such “Passion Profile Archetypes,” and in The Purpose Linked Organization, you’ll learn the strengths, vulnerabilities, and proper care and feeding of them all. Authors Love and Cugnon offer easily implementable ways to channel the power of each individual’s passions in a positive, purposeful direction. You’ll understand how to link skills, values, and passions to performance—and how doing so will bring the results your organization can’t afford to be without. Just as important, you’ll be able to confidently assess your own purpose and passions so thatyour own organizational role will be as engaging, fulfilling, and productive as possible. Most employees spend more than 84,000 hours of their lives at work. When that time is personally meaningful, great things can happen, which will enrich your organization, the customers it serves, and even society as a whole.
Author: Joe Marsola Eidem
Author: Astrid Baumgardner
Author: Brad Stulberg
Author: Cassandra Gaisford
Author: Robert Sicora
Author: Janet Bray Attwood
Author: Angela Duckworth
Author: Brian Tracy
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