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Are some people born to achieve anything they want while others struggle? Call them lucky, blessed, or possessors of the Midas touch. What is the real reason for their success? Is it family background, wealth, greater opportunities, high morals, an easy childhood? New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell has the answer: The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure. Most people...
2) Good faith
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres comes a “smashing...fascinating” novel (The New York Times Book Review) that conjures all the American obsessions of the 1980s: sex, greed, envy, real estate, and the American dream.
In her subversively funny and genuinely moving new novel, Jane Smiley nails down several American preoccupations with the expertise of...
In her subversively funny and genuinely moving new novel, Jane Smiley nails down several American preoccupations with the expertise of...
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In her most important book yet, Dr. Laura Schlessinger shows men and women that they can have a Good Life no matter how bad their Childhood was.
For each of us, there is a connection between our early family dynamics and experiences and our current attitudes and decisions. Many of the people Dr. Laura has helped did not realize how their histories impacted their adult lives, or how their choices in people, repetitive situations, and decisions even...
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"Nicole "Coco" Martin is destined to have it all. As the only child of doting and successful parents, she has been given every opportunity in life. Having inherited her mother's stunning beauty and creativity, along with her father's work ethic and diligence, she has the world at her feet. Her graduation from Columbia is fast approaching, and with it the summer job of her dreams working at a magazine. Between work, leisurely weekends at her family's...
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Guided by Covey's remarkable step-by-step program, readers can find more meaning and satisfaction in relationships, be better able to achieve personal and professional goals, and can look forward to lasting happiness and success. "A wonderful book that could change your life". - Tom Peters, author of "In Search of Excellence".
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"Champion. Survivor. Hero. Legend. Completed just two days before Louis Zamperini's death at age 97, Don't Give Up, Don't Give In shares a lifetime of wisdom, insight, and humor from one of America's most inspiring lives. Zamperini's story has touched millions through Laura Hillenbrand's biography Unbroken, soon to be a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie. Now, in his own words, Louis Zamperini reveals, with warmth and great charm, the...
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Bird St. Books
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c2012
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"The game of life has changed, so it's time to throw out the old rule book and start studying the new one! Dr. Phil's new book, Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World, tells you the ugly truth about the users, abusers, and other "bad guys" in life, and reveals the secrets of how they think and how they could exploit you. Dr. Phil explains the "Evil Eight," identifying characteristics that you should always look out for. Plus, don't...
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Starry Night Publishing.Com
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2014
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English
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This book is not solely written to discuss the plight of the underrepresented, but rather to assist former and current foster children and their foster parents to understand how to reach for and achieve success.This book will provide tools to overcome challenges as well as contribute to the knowledge foster children have about the great opportunities they have been afforded by simply being foster children. Written by a former foster child who now...
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Hyperion
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c2007
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While most people will say that the key to success is a willingness to break the rules, to think outside the box, to ignore boundaries, Robin Roberts--whose own success as a college basketball star, ESPN commentator, and co-anchor on Good Morning America is undisputed--is here to tell readers differently. In her considerable experience, there are seven rules whose importance cannot be ignored, and which must never be broken if true, meaningful success...
13) A kick in the seat of the pants: using your explorer, artist, judge, & warrior to be more creative
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Perennial Library
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c1986
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English
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When was the last time you had a creative idea? This morning? Last month? Last year? Sometimes you need A Kick in the Seat of the Pants to get your thinking going. This book does just that by taking you on a guided tour through the four roles of the creative process-Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior. * When it's time to seek out new information, adopt the mindset of an Explorer. Get off the beaten path, poke around in outside areas, and pay...
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Business Plus
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2008
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General Adult. The president of Creative Think who has counseled such companies of CBS, Coca-Coca, Disney, MTV, AT&T, NASA, Sony, and many other prominent businesses presents a wealth of tips, techniques, strategies, and exercises for increasing creativity. Reprint.
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WaterBrook Press
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2002
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Life today is plagued by failed relationships, financial pressure, frustrated goals, and dashed dreams. Everybody wants “the good life,” but we’re constantly frustrated by our inability to experience it–even when we energetically pursue all the best-selling methods for achieving success.
There must be a better way to live. Yet it seems even those who appear “successful” aren’t truly satisfied. What’s the true secret to genuine success?...
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Osteen, senior pastor of America's largest congregation, offers 90 days of inspiration to help people reach their full potential. His 90 days of motivational thoughts, inspirational messages, and helpful Scripture verses will strengthen our faith--in God, in others, and in ourselves. By applying these truths, we will be able to rise above our obstacles and live in health, abundance, and victory.--From publisher description.
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RosettaBooks
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2015
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Dee Hubbard is recognized as a plain-spoken, straight-talking source of invaluable experience and wisdom. His unvarnished inside story reveals how he converted adversity into astonishing opportunity time and again in a colorful and inspiring life. He has been an inspiration and a beacon for resourceful entrepreneurs for decades and shares milestones of his own experience that could help future entrepreneurs.
