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Book cover of The Art of Work by Jeff Goins
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The Art of Work - A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do

by Jeff Goins
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Jeff Goins, a brilliant new voice to be numbered among his followers by Seth Godin and Jon Acuff, discusses how to leave the status quo and lead a life that matters with true zeal and purpose. The path to a career with greater purpose is daunting and terrifying, which is why few take the risk. In the beginning, passion guide our search, but only our interests are rarely in connection with the world's needs. Still,…
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Jeff Goins, a brilliant new voice to be numbered among his followers by Seth Godin and Jon Acuff, discusses how to leave the status quo and lead a life that matters with true zeal and purpose. The path to a career with greater purpose is daunting and terrifying, which is why few take the risk. In the beginning, passion guide our search, but only our interests are rarely in connection with the world’s needs. Still, the ones courageous enough to pursue, will experience something exceptionnal once reaching this connection. Jeff teaches readers how to discover their vocation and what to expect along the way through personal observation, convincing case studies, and recent work on the complexities of inspiration and creativity.


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Jeff Goins, a brilliant new voice to be numbered among his followers by Seth Godin and Jon Acuff, discusses how to leave the status quo and lead a life that matters with true zeal and purpose. The path to a career with greater purpose is daunting and terrifying, which is why few take the risk. In the beginning, passion guide our search, but only our interests are rarely in connection with the world’s needs. Still, the ones courageous enough to pursue, will experience something exceptionnal once reaching this connection. Jeff teaches readers how to discover their vocation and what to expect along the way through personal observation, convincing case studies, and recent work on the complexities of inspiration and creativity.

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Think and Grow Rich

by Napoleon Hill
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Napoleon Hill established the ideology and lifestyle for those who achieved economic prosperity by studying billionaires. While Hills' aim is to mentor others to become like these billionaires, Think and Grow Rich is all about inspiring people to realize their own dreams of wealth.
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Napoleon Hill established the ideology and lifestyle for those who achieved economic prosperity by studying billionaires. While Hills’ aim is to mentor others to become like these billionaires, Think and Grow Rich is all about inspiring people to realize their own dreams of wealth.


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Napoleon Hill established the ideology and lifestyle for those who achieved economic prosperity by studying billionaires. While Hills’ aim is to mentor others to become like these billionaires, Think and Grow Rich is all about inspiring people to realize their own dreams of wealth.

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Book cover of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
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At the end of You Are a Badass, you'll know how cool you are, how to accept what you can't change, how to change what you don't like.
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At the end of You Are a Badass, you’ll know how cool you are, how to accept what you can’t change, how to change what you don’t like.


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At the end of You Are a Badass, you’ll know how cool you are, how to accept what you can’t change, how to change what you don’t like.

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Book cover of Amazing Things Will Happen by C. C. Chapman
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Practice hard, be kind, and amazing things are going to happen. Amazing Things will Happen offers simple advice that can be put into practice to better your life. By personal anecdotes from the life of writers and interviews with accomplished people in various fields, this book shows how to attain success by hard work and acts of kindness in all areas of life. each of us have unique aspirations in life, but everyone needs to…
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Practice hard, be kind, and amazing things are going to happen. Amazing Things will Happen offers simple advice that can be put into practice to better your life. By personal anecdotes from the life of writers and interviews with accomplished people in various fields, this book shows how to attain success by hard work and acts of kindness in all areas of life. each of us have unique aspirations in life, but everyone needs to be productive and have as much fun along the way as possible. Amazing Things will Happen reveals how to stay on the path of success.


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Practice hard, be kind, and amazing things are going to happen. Amazing Things will Happen offers simple advice that can be put into practice to better your life. By personal anecdotes from the life of writers and interviews with accomplished people in various fields, this book shows how to attain success by hard work and acts of kindness in all areas of life. each of us have unique aspirations in life, but everyone needs to be productive and have as much fun along the way as possible. Amazing Things will Happen reveals how to stay on the path of success.

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Book cover of Being There by Dave Furman
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Being There - How to Love Those Who Are Hurting

by Dave Furman
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Everyone has friends or family member who suffered from depression, or losing a relative. Too often, one can't find the right words and struggle as well. Without any help from others, they usually suffer in silence. Speaking from the uncommon viewpoint of someone who seeks professional assistance on a regular basis, Dave Furman offers insight into the resources, motivation, and knowledge people need to help others. Furman draws on his own personal experiences, biblical stories, and wisdom to discuss the hearts and missions of those called to serve others.
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Everyone has friends or family member who suffered from depression, or losing a relative.
Too often, one can’t find the right words and struggle as well. Without any help from others, they usually suffer in silence. Speaking from the uncommon viewpoint of someone who seeks professional assistance on a regular basis, Dave Furman offers insight into the resources, motivation, and knowledge people need to help others. Furman draws on his own personal experiences, biblical stories, and wisdom to discuss the hearts and missions of those called to serve others.


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Everyone has friends or family member who suffered from depression, or losing a relative.
Too often, one can’t find the right words and struggle as well. Without any help from others, they usually suffer in silence. Speaking from the uncommon viewpoint of someone who seeks professional assistance on a regular basis, Dave Furman offers insight into the resources, motivation, and knowledge people need to help others. Furman draws on his own personal experiences, biblical stories, and wisdom to discuss the hearts and missions of those called to serve others.

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Deep Work - Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

by Cal Newport
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Focus, one of our economy's most important skill is becoming exceedingly rare. Deep work is the ability to concentrate on a cognitively difficult task without interruption. It's a talent that helps you to learn complex data easily and with less time achieve good outcomes. Deep work should enhance your quality and give you the feeling of real satisfaction that comes from craftsmanship. In brief, in our highly dynamic twenty-first-century world, deep work is like a…
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Focus, one of our economy’s most important skill is becoming exceedingly rare. Deep work is the ability to concentrate on a cognitively difficult task without interruption. It’s a talent that helps you to learn complex data easily and with less time achieve good outcomes. Deep work should enhance your quality and give you the feeling of real satisfaction that comes from craftsmanship. In brief, in our highly dynamic twenty-first-century world, deep work is like a superpower. Still, many people lose the opportunity to enjoy their days profoundly alone in a frenzied swirl of email and social networks, not knowing better ways. A combination of cultural critique and actionable tips, DEEP WORK takes the reader on a journey through unforgettable stories from Carl Jung. DEEP WORK is an invaluable roadmap for anybody in a busy environment looking for finding back their focus.


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Focus, one of our economy’s most important skill is becoming exceedingly rare. Deep work is the ability to concentrate on a cognitively difficult task without interruption. It’s a talent that helps you to learn complex data easily and with less time achieve good outcomes. Deep work should enhance your quality and give you the feeling of real satisfaction that comes from craftsmanship. In brief, in our highly dynamic twenty-first-century world, deep work is like a superpower. Still, many people lose the opportunity to enjoy their days profoundly alone in a frenzied swirl of email and social networks, not knowing better ways. A combination of cultural critique and actionable tips, DEEP WORK takes the reader on a journey through unforgettable stories from Carl Jung. DEEP WORK is an invaluable roadmap for anybody in a busy environment looking for finding back their focus.

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Book cover of Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink
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Discipline Equals Freedom - Field Manual

by Jocko Willink
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Jocko Willink's techniques of achievement were born in the SEAL Teams, where he spent most of his adult life, enlisting after high school and rising through the ranks to become the commander of the most heavily decorated special operations unit. The #1 New York Times bestselling author outlines how he practices the philosophy in Discipline Equals Freedom: the psychological and physical constraints he places on himself to gain independence in all facets of life. Most authors give guidance about how to overcome challenges and accomplish your goals, but the most…
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Jocko Willink’s techniques of achievement were born in the SEAL Teams, where he spent most of his adult life, enlisting after high school and rising through the ranks to become the commander of the most heavily decorated special operations unit. The #1 New York Times bestselling author outlines how he practices the philosophy in Discipline Equals Freedom: the psychological and physical constraints he places on himself to gain independence in all facets of life. Most authors give guidance about how to overcome challenges and accomplish your goals, but the most important element too often misses this ingredient: discipline. There won’t be any real change without consistency and discipline. Discipline Equals Freedom includes everything from techniques and methods to combat vulnerability, procrastination, and fear, as well as practical athletic fitness for inexperienced, novice, and experienced athletes outlined in exercises, and also the right sleep patterns and food consumption prescribed to maximize efficiency.


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Jocko Willink’s techniques of achievement were born in the SEAL Teams, where he spent most of his adult life, enlisting after high school and rising through the ranks to become the commander of the most heavily decorated special operations unit. The #1 New York Times bestselling author outlines how he practices the philosophy in Discipline Equals Freedom: the psychological and physical constraints he places on himself to gain independence in all facets of life. Most authors give guidance about how to overcome challenges and accomplish your goals, but the most important element too often misses this ingredient: discipline. There won’t be any real change without consistency and discipline. Discipline Equals Freedom includes everything from techniques and methods to combat vulnerability, procrastination, and fear, as well as practical athletic fitness for inexperienced, novice, and experienced athletes outlined in exercises, and also the right sleep patterns and food consumption prescribed to maximize efficiency.

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Book cover of Getting Things Done by David Allen
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Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

by David Allen
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David Allen's Getting Things Done has been one of the most popular business books of his era since it was first released almost fifteen years ago, and the definitive book on private organisation. Allen has revised the book from beginning to end, tweaking his classic text with important insights on the new world, and adding material to make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This latest version of Getting Things Done will…
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David Allen’s Getting Things Done has been one of the most popular business books of his era since it was first released almost fifteen years ago, and the definitive book on private organisation. Allen has revised the book from beginning to end, tweaking his classic text with important insights on the new world, and adding material to make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This latest version of Getting Things Done will be embraced not only by its hundreds of thousands of loyal followers, but also by a whole new generation ready to follow its proven values.


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David Allen’s Getting Things Done has been one of the most popular business books of his era since it was first released almost fifteen years ago, and the definitive book on private organisation. Allen has revised the book from beginning to end, tweaking his classic text with important insights on the new world, and adding material to make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This latest version of Getting Things Done will be embraced not only by its hundreds of thousands of loyal followers, but also by a whole new generation ready to follow its proven values.

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Book cover of How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen, Marshall Goldsmith
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How Women Rise - Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job

by Sally Helgesen, Marshall Goldsmith
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Are you ready to take your next career leap, but feel paralysed just by thinking of it ? Leadership pioneer Sally Helgesen and bestselling management mentor Marshall Goldsmith have coached thousands of high-ranking achievers even brought them to even greater heights. But with time, they realized that women and men don't face the same obstacles in their career progress. For example habits that used to help women at an early stage of their career can…
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Are you ready to take your next career leap, but feel paralysed just by thinking of it ? Leadership pioneer Sally Helgesen and bestselling management mentor Marshall Goldsmith have coached thousands of high-ranking achievers even brought them to even greater heights. But with time, they realized that women and men don’t face the same obstacles in their career progress. For example habits that used to help women at an early stage of their career can interfer with the later stage progress. Sally and Marshall describe the 12 habits that tie people off as they try to progress, explaining why each habits has its own career stage. Based on Marshalls’ classic best selling What Got You Here Wont Get You There, their latest book Why Women Rise is important for any woman preparing to climb up the ladder.


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Are you ready to take your next career leap, but feel paralysed just by thinking of it ? Leadership pioneer Sally Helgesen and bestselling management mentor Marshall Goldsmith have coached thousands of high-ranking achievers even brought them to even greater heights. But with time, they realized that women and men don’t face the same obstacles in their career progress. For example habits that used to help women at an early stage of their career can interfer with the later stage progress. Sally and Marshall describe the 12 habits that tie people off as they try to progress, explaining why each habits has its own career stage. Based on Marshalls’ classic best selling What Got You Here Wont Get You There, their latest book Why Women Rise is important for any woman preparing to climb up the ladder.

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Book cover of Living Forward by Michael Hyatt, Daniel Harkavy
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Living Forward - A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want

by Michael Hyatt, Daniel Harkavy
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There is only one future for each of us to live on this planet. How do we channel it, optimize every day's happiness and potential, live with a intent or goal in mind? The bestselling writer of the New York Times, Michael Hyatt, and executive coach Daniel Harkavy teach us what to do: plan a life with the end in mind, predetermine the goals we need and the road to get there. They share validated…
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There is only one future for each of us to live on this planet. How do we channel it, optimize every day’s happiness and potential, live with a intent or goal in mind? The bestselling writer of the New York Times, Michael Hyatt, and executive coach Daniel Harkavy teach us what to do: plan a life with the end in mind, predetermine the goals we need and the road to get there. They share validated concepts in this step-by-step guide to help readers build a simple but successful life plan to get from where they are now to where they truly want to be in every aspects of life.


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There is only one future for each of us to live on this planet. How do we channel it, optimize every day’s happiness and potential, live with a intent or goal in mind? The bestselling writer of the New York Times, Michael Hyatt, and executive coach Daniel Harkavy teach us what to do: plan a life with the end in mind, predetermine the goals we need and the road to get there. They share validated concepts in this step-by-step guide to help readers build a simple but successful life plan to get from where they are now to where they truly want to be in every aspects of life.

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