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Book cover of The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte
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The Desire Map - A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul

by Danielle LaPorte
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Danielle LaPorte gives you an holistic method of life management that can revolutionize the way you go about what you truly desire in life. About 10,000 Desire Mappers have been using successfully this process. Danielle gets stories every day about leaving work, tossing the chump, renewing vows, taking pole lessons, reading memoirs, moving on. It's all about getting more from life and embrace it. If you feel frustrated trying to hack yourself into happiness using positive affirmations or quotes about hope, then you're ready for The Desire Map.
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Danielle LaPorte gives you an holistic method of life management that can revolutionize the way you go about what you truly desire in life. About 10,000 Desire Mappers have been using successfully this process. Danielle gets stories every day about leaving work, tossing the chump, renewing vows, taking pole lessons, reading memoirs, moving on. It’s all about getting more from life and embrace it. If you feel frustrated trying to hack yourself into happiness using positive affirmations or quotes about hope, then you’re ready for The Desire Map.


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Danielle LaPorte gives you an holistic method of life management that can revolutionize the way you go about what you truly desire in life. About 10,000 Desire Mappers have been using successfully this process. Danielle gets stories every day about leaving work, tossing the chump, renewing vows, taking pole lessons, reading memoirs, moving on. It’s all about getting more from life and embrace it. If you feel frustrated trying to hack yourself into happiness using positive affirmations or quotes about hope, then you’re ready for The Desire Map.

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Book cover of Time Management Magic by Lee Cockerell
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Lee Cockerells led a group of 40,000 workers as Walt Disney World Resort's Operating Executive and was responsible for the management of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 amusement parks and the ESPN Sports Center. Lee became a specialist of time management, in order to help himself and others make the most use of time. The time management techniques he has created have been acclaimed and are now available in this book.
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Lee Cockerells led a group of 40,000 workers as Walt Disney World Resort’s Operating Executive and was responsible for the management of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 amusement parks and the ESPN Sports Center. Lee became a specialist of time management, in order to help himself and others make the most use of time. The time management techniques he has created have been acclaimed and are now available in this book.


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Lee Cockerells led a group of 40,000 workers as Walt Disney World Resort’s Operating Executive and was responsible for the management of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 amusement parks and the ESPN Sports Center. Lee became a specialist of time management, in order to help himself and others make the most use of time. The time management techniques he has created have been acclaimed and are now available in this book.

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Book cover of When by Daniel H. Pink
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When - The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

by Daniel H. Pink
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Timing, which is sometimes taken for granted, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink reveals that timing is truly a science. Building on a variety of studies, Pink explores the ideal way to live, work, and prosper. How could do we create the perfect routine using the invisible patterns of the day? In When, Pink distills state-of-the-art science and information on timing and synthesizes them into a informative, concise story filled with enticing tales and realistic takeaways that offer readers insightful perspectives into how they…
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Timing, which is sometimes taken for granted, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink reveals that timing is truly a science. Building on a variety of studies, Pink explores the ideal way to live, work, and prosper. How could do we create the perfect routine using the invisible patterns of the day? In When, Pink distills state-of-the-art science and information on timing and synthesizes them into a informative, concise story filled with enticing tales and realistic takeaways that offer readers insightful perspectives into how they can live more engaged, happier lives.


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Timing, which is sometimes taken for granted, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink reveals that timing is truly a science. Building on a variety of studies, Pink explores the ideal way to live, work, and prosper. How could do we create the perfect routine using the invisible patterns of the day? In When, Pink distills state-of-the-art science and information on timing and synthesizes them into a informative, concise story filled with enticing tales and realistic takeaways that offer readers insightful perspectives into how they can live more engaged, happier lives.

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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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Big Magic - Creative Living Beyond Fear

by Elizabeth Gilbert
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From Eat Pray Love's worldwide bestselling author: the road to the vivid life you've dreamed of. For years, readers from all ages and walks of life have received inspiration and encouragement from the books of Elizabeth Gilbert. Today this beloved writer is diving deep into her own creative mindset to share her imagination insight and special viewpoint. She provides valuable insights into the mystical essence of creativity through profound compassion and dazzling altruism. She addresses the behaviors, strategies and routines we must follow to have a really creative mindset. Gilbert,…
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From Eat Pray Love’s worldwide bestselling author: the road to the vivid life you’ve dreamed of. For years, readers from all ages and walks of life have received inspiration and encouragement from the books of Elizabeth Gilbert. Today this beloved writer is diving deep into her own creative mindset to share her imagination insight and special viewpoint. She provides valuable insights into the mystical essence of creativity through profound compassion and dazzling altruism. She addresses the behaviors, strategies and routines we must follow to have a really creative mindset. Gilbert, combining soulful faith with positive pragmatism, helps us discovering the mysterious gems that are concealed within each of us. If we’re trying to write a novel, make music, discover new ways to overcome problems in our work, embark on a long awaited vision, or simply infuse our daily lives with more energy and excitement, Big Magic cracks open up a world of awe and happiness.


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From Eat Pray Love’s worldwide bestselling author: the road to the vivid life you’ve dreamed of. For years, readers from all ages and walks of life have received inspiration and encouragement from the books of Elizabeth Gilbert. Today this beloved writer is diving deep into her own creative mindset to share her imagination insight and special viewpoint. She provides valuable insights into the mystical essence of creativity through profound compassion and dazzling altruism. She addresses the behaviors, strategies and routines we must follow to have a really creative mindset. Gilbert, combining soulful faith with positive pragmatism, helps us discovering the mysterious gems that are concealed within each of us. If we’re trying to write a novel, make music, discover new ways to overcome problems in our work, embark on a long awaited vision, or simply infuse our daily lives with more energy and excitement, Big Magic cracks open up a world of awe and happiness.

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Book cover of Building Thinking Skills Level 3 Figural, Complete by Sandra Parks & Howard Black
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Building Thinking Skills Level 3 Figural, Complete

by Sandra Parks & Howard Black
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Building Thinking Skills offers highly active verbal and nonverbal thinking to develop the language, listening, writing, arithmetic, science, and figural-spatial abilities of learners as well as their visual and auditory processing. Such mechanisms help students develop superior interaction and thought skills which contribute to deeper understanding of information in all subjects. The free instructional guide provides priorities and key problems which improve many skills.
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Building Thinking Skills offers highly active verbal and nonverbal thinking to develop the language, listening, writing, arithmetic, science, and figural-spatial abilities of learners as well as their visual and auditory processing. Such mechanisms help students develop superior interaction and thought skills which contribute to deeper understanding of information in all subjects. The free instructional guide provides priorities and key problems which improve many skills.


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Building Thinking Skills offers highly active verbal and nonverbal thinking to develop the language, listening, writing, arithmetic, science, and figural-spatial abilities of learners as well as their visual and auditory processing. Such mechanisms help students develop superior interaction and thought skills which contribute to deeper understanding of information in all subjects. The free instructional guide provides priorities and key problems which improve many skills.

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Book cover of Craft a Life You Love by Amy Tan
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In Craft a Life You Love, by making subtle yet effective changes to their daily lives, readers can learn how to channel their creative energies and make things. Amy Tangerine teaches you how to sustain a optimistic outlook, and build a vibrant and rewarding life by reflecting on what really matters. Chapters discuss ways to sculpt the spirit, design the right mentality, build the best atmosphere, draft positive habits, rediscover your artistic mojo, and sustain…
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In Craft a Life You Love, by making subtle yet effective changes to their daily lives, readers can learn how to channel their creative energies and make things. Amy Tangerine teaches you how to sustain a optimistic outlook, and build a vibrant and rewarding life by reflecting on what really matters. Chapters discuss ways to sculpt the spirit, design the right mentality, build the best atmosphere, draft positive habits, rediscover your artistic mojo, and sustain momentum, with each chapter providing activities to bring your creative activity to the next stage. Craft a Life You Love will show you how to find room for inspiration every day.


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In Craft a Life You Love, by making subtle yet effective changes to their daily lives, readers can learn how to channel their creative energies and make things. Amy Tangerine teaches you how to sustain a optimistic outlook, and build a vibrant and rewarding life by reflecting on what really matters. Chapters discuss ways to sculpt the spirit, design the right mentality, build the best atmosphere, draft positive habits, rediscover your artistic mojo, and sustain momentum, with each chapter providing activities to bring your creative activity to the next stage. Craft a Life You Love will show you how to find room for inspiration every day.

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Decide - Work Smarter, Reduce Your Stress, and Lead by Example

by Steve McClatchy
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How to make good choices and accomplish your goals? What influences and determines a person's work and life as a leader? Managing it all is hard, and leading in our hyper-paced society is even harder. Leadership expert Steve McClatchy demonstrates it can way easier than you think. In Decide, McClatchy, who partners with Fortune 1000 leaders every day to help them reach excellent performance, teaches you how to break through the distractions and begin making…
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How to make good choices and accomplish your goals? What influences and determines a person’s work and life as a leader? Managing it all is hard, and leading in our hyper-paced society is even harder.
Leadership expert Steve McClatchy demonstrates it can way easier than you think. In Decide, McClatchy, who partners with Fortune 1000 leaders every day to help them reach excellent performance, teaches you how to break through the distractions and begin making improvements by just adapting one thing: how to make choices. McClatchy has helped individuals discover how proper decision-making habits produce a lifetime of achievements. Follow McClatchys no-nonsense and realistic strategy, and quickly you can handle and even lead your professional success at the highest level.


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How to make good choices and accomplish your goals? What influences and determines a person’s work and life as a leader? Managing it all is hard, and leading in our hyper-paced society is even harder.
Leadership expert Steve McClatchy demonstrates it can way easier than you think. In Decide, McClatchy, who partners with Fortune 1000 leaders every day to help them reach excellent performance, teaches you how to break through the distractions and begin making improvements by just adapting one thing: how to make choices. McClatchy has helped individuals discover how proper decision-making habits produce a lifetime of achievements. Follow McClatchys no-nonsense and realistic strategy, and quickly you can handle and even lead your professional success at the highest level.

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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 Motivation for Creative People by Mark McGuinness
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We fell in love with our creative work and seek a career that allows us to do that every day. Psychological science supports what we feel in our hearts: if we work for the pure pleasure of it, we are at our most imaginative and creative. You can ruin your creativity by relying on extrinsic encouragement such as money, popularity, or other incentives. When you're not enthusiastic about the challenge before you, it's difficult to…
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We fell in love with our creative work and seek a career that allows us to do that every day. Psychological science supports what we feel in our hearts: if we work for the pure pleasure of it, we are at our most imaginative and creative. You can ruin your creativity by relying on extrinsic encouragement such as money, popularity, or other incentives. When you’re not enthusiastic about the challenge before you, it’s difficult to do your best work, regardless of what benefits it may offer. Working for love is nice, but you can’t overlook the benefits because you’re a talented professional: you need cash to live your life and support your ideas. You may not want to be popular, but you need a decent reputation in your professional network. Read Motivation for Creative People if you are concerned about thriving in your creative career and being faithful to your inspiration.


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We fell in love with our creative work and seek a career that allows us to do that every day. Psychological science supports what we feel in our hearts: if we work for the pure pleasure of it, we are at our most imaginative and creative. You can ruin your creativity by relying on extrinsic encouragement such as money, popularity, or other incentives. When you’re not enthusiastic about the challenge before you, it’s difficult to do your best work, regardless of what benefits it may offer. Working for love is nice, but you can’t overlook the benefits because you’re a talented professional: you need cash to live your life and support your ideas. You may not want to be popular, but you need a decent reputation in your professional network. Read Motivation for Creative People if you are concerned about thriving in your creative career and being faithful to your inspiration.

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