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Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily (1.1)
by Glenn FleishmanWe’re in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. In the middle of a global viral outbreak, you were told or asked to work from home—and you’ve never or rarely had to be productive where you live before. What to do? We’re here to take some stress out of your life with a new, free book that details how to set up a home office and balance work and home life for those not accustomed to it.
Take Control of Your Depression: Strategies to Help You Feel Better Now (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Susan J. NoonanPractical, day-to-day ways to manage your depression.Some call it the blues or a storm in their head. William Styron referred to it as "darkness visible." Whatever the description, depression is a disorder of the mind and body that affects millions of adults at some point in their lives. In Take Control of Your Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Writing from her personal experience as both a recipient and a provider of mental health services, Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.This useful and compassionate workbook, which is specifically designed for people who find it difficult to focus and concentrate during a depressive episode, includes• proven relapse prevention and resilience techniques• targeted cognitive exercises • daily worksheets that can be used to track your progress and response to therapy• the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy• advice on dealing with family and friends• guidance from remarkable people on depression• a discussion of how technology and social media can be used to manage well-being• a section on treatment-resistant depression• specialized tips aimed at women, men, adolescents, the elderly, and people dealing with chronic illnessThe only workbook on depression that combines a discussion of medical options, talk therapy techniques, and established self-help strategies, Take Control of Your Depression empowers individuals to participate in their own care, which offers them a better chance of recovery and of staying well.Praise for Other Books by Susan J. Noonan"This practical and compassionate handbook is perfectly suited to individuals living with depression: in accessible language, it offers firm, specific advice and quick cognitive tests and self-assessment metrics that even those in the deepest of doldrums will find helpful and relevant... a valuable volume for those suffering from depression, as well as for loved ones who are fighting the fight by their side."—Publisher's Weekly"From defining a baseline of depression to charting moods and preventing relapses, this workbook is a top pick for any depression sufferer!"—Reference and Research Book News"This practical guide is an important contribution to the growing genre of self-help works on this topic."—Library Journal"This text is a much-needed addition to mental health literature, as depression is stigmatized and few understand how to support friends and loved ones who frequently do not obtain help on their own."—American Reference Books Annual"This book offers useful insight for any health professional working within mental health... It is of enormous value to the layperson, hungry for knowledge about how best to interact and help their loved one face the dreadful ravages of depression."—Nursing Times
Take Control of Your Digital Legacy
by Joe KissellHow do you want to be remembered? A will takes care of your physical possessions, but what about your digital life—photos, email, files, and the like? If you want to pass your electronic ephemera on as part of your digital legacy, turn to tech expert Joe Kissell for advice on dealing with large quantities of data, file formats, media types, the need for a “digital executor,” and more.
Take Control of Your Drinking: A Practical Guide to Alcohol Moderation, Sobriety, and When to Get Professional Help (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Michael S. LevyAccepting that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to controlling drinking, the latest edition of this bestselling book will help you assess your drinking and determine whether moderation or abstinence is the best path for you.For decades, the standard treatment for people struggling with alcohol consumption has focused on convincing them to admit that they are an alcoholic, to stop drinking entirely, and to enter into a program, most commonly Alcoholics Anonymous. But in his more than thirty-five-year career as an addiction specialist working with people who want to change their drinking habits, Michael S. Levy has found that the routes to behavioral change actually vary. And although abstinence is the successful route for many people, others can moderate their drinking on their own or with professional help. In this practical, effective, and compassionate book, Levy helps people take control of their alcohol problem by teaching them how to think about and address their drinking habits. Beginning with a set of self-assessments that reveal whether the reader's use of alcohol is creating problems, Levy explains the causes of problem drinking, discusses the growing recognition of the various ways an alcohol use disorder can show itself, and talks about why it is so difficult to change. Offering advice for choosing between moderating your drinking or abstaining altogether, he also touches on coping with slipups, fighting helplessness and the fear of failure, and knowing when moderation is not achievable. The book is unique in that instead of telling people what they need to do, it meets people at their stage of change and level of readiness to change and helps them decide for themselves what they need to do. Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, this new edition includes• a chapter on the concept of self-medication—a useful but at times overused idea;• a chapter on the concurrent use of drugs (particularly cannabis) during recovery;• an exploration of modern strategies for dealing with drinking, including technology (apps that count drinks, for example) and medications that curb alcohol consumption; • reflections on the use of stigma;• communication strategies for individuals seeking to share their struggle with others;• an exploration of common triggers;• additional worksheets and tips to achieve success; • further material about self-help programs; and • insights about the dark side of addiction treatment.Ultimately, Take Control of Your Drinking empowers people to tackle their drinking problem and gives them the freedom to do so in a way that fits with their own lifestyle and values. This book is useful for anyone who may find that they are drinking too much, for the loved ones of such people, and for clinicians who want to broaden their skills when working with people who struggle with alcohol.
Take Control of Your Productivity
by Jeff PortenSimple to-do lists and calendars are no match for today's complex productivity needs. Productivity expert Jeff Porten walks you step by step through a system that helps you manage personal and business tasks fluidly, without having to worry that something might fall through the cracks.
Take Control With Astrology: Teach Yourself (Teach Yourself General Ser.)
by Lisa Tenzin-DolmaIf you want to make better lifestyle, relationship and professional choices, Take Control with Astrology will give you the skills you need. It will show you how to correctly read your natal chart, so you can learn your strengths and weaknesses, and will help you to understand the connection between you, the sun and the stars - and what it means for your life. Even sceptics will be amazed by the enhanced self-awareness that an informed approach to astrology can offer, as this sensitive but practical book explains.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based onthe author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of astrology.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Take Control With Astrology: Teach Yourself (Teach Yourself - General Ser.)
by Lisa Tenzin-DolmaIf you want to make better lifestyle, relationship and professional choices, Take Control with Astrology will give you the skills you need. It will show you how to correctly read your natal chart, so you can learn your strengths and weaknesses, and will help you to understand the connection between you, the sun and the stars - and what it means for your life. Even sceptics will be amazed by the enhanced self-awareness that an informed approach to astrology can offer, as this sensitive but practical book explains.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based onthe author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of astrology.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Take Good Care: Finding Your Joy in Compssionate Caregiving
by Cynthia OrangeIn a time when tens of millions of people provide care for family members, older adults, and people with special needs, we should all be experts at it. Instead, we often struggle with caring for others while taking care of ourselvesIn a time when tens of millions of people provide care for family members, older adults, and people with special needs, we should all be experts at it. Instead, we often struggle with caring for others while taking care of ourselves. In Take Good Care, author Cynthia Orange brings together compelling testimonies from a wide range of caregivers, advice from leading experts in the field, and her own hard-won wisdom to capture the subtle differences between caretaking and caregiving. With a foreword by Susan Allen Toth, the critically acclaimed author of No Saints around Here: A Caregiver’s Days, this book shows us how and why caring for each other can be a mutually rewarding experience. It’s easy to become overinvolved in another person’s life and needs when giving care. Feeling burdened with expectations and resentments in a codependent relationship hinders a sense of joy, purpose, and engagement. Relationships require empathy and boundaries; with them, a codependent caretaker can transform into an intentional, self-aware, and compassionate caregiver.
Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity—the Heart and Strength of Being a Man
by Dr. Tim Clinton Max DavisOur culture is determined to redefine masculinity as something it was never meant to be. The American Psychological Association asserts that &“traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful.&” Many agree that &“forcing men to behave in accordance with the worst stereotypes of manliness harms them, and it harms others.&” But is the answer then to marginalize and feminize men? Despite culture&’s determination to redefine masculinity, the great heart cry of our day is for men to rise up and take back their rightful place. It&’s a cry that echoes deep in the soul and from all ends of our society, and particularly from the women who love their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons. Most women want their men to be honored and to stand up and be men. Men have faltered and lost a lot of influence and territory. The good news is that for many who struggle there is often a daily yearning to make it right.The reality is, masculinity is not and never was &“toxic.&” Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), challenges readers to reject culture&’s redefinition and seek biblical examples of true manhood. Fast-paced, filled with relevant biblical and contemporary stories of godly men like David, Nehemiah, George Foreman, and Tim Tebow, Take It Back empowers men to be who God created them to be and to impact the culture that is in desperate need of their influence. Readers will find encouragement and affirmation that they matter as men, that they can be difference-makers in their circles of influence and have a positive impact on the culture. They will find grace for their shame over past mistakes and find the ability to move forward. This book will help you find encouragement and affirmation that you matter as a man, that you can be a difference-maker in your circle of influence and have a positive impact on the culture. You will find grace to overcome your shame over past mistakes and find the ability to move forward.
Take It from Me: Straight Talk about Life from a Teen Who's Been There
by Molly BuchanThere's nothing like talking to a big sister and getting her advice, because she'll always tell you things that mom won't. Meet Molly, a 17-year-old who's decided to play the role of big sister to girls 8 to 12. She's willing to tell you the answers to the questions you've probably wondered about.
Take It Philosophically \ Tómalo con filosofía (Spanish edition): Manual de florecimiento personal
by Andrea Colamedici Maura GancitanoPhilosophy is much more practical than you think, and TAKE IT PHILOSOPHICALLY/Tomalo con filosofia opens the heart and mind so much that there is no better remedy in these uncertain and complicated times. This book will teach the reader how to apply the philosophy of such titans of philosophy as Aristotle, Kierkegaard, Marx and others to our daily lives.Taking a cue from the most ancient schools, this multifaceted book shows us how philosophy can still powerfully impact our lives. Not philosophy intended as an intellectual amusement, but as a serious game conducted on our existence and our path. Philosophy as a bridge to cross and not a house to live in, as an art of living harmoniously, as an education and training of oneself to blossom in our most composite and true self, to find our place in the world. It is precisely this approach that makes "Take it philosophically" an incomplete map to enter the labyrinth of the world. A compass that does not point north. A road that leads nowhere. A series of pages bound and held together by a cover, but also a set of botanical instructions and an exercise in imagination. All with one purpose: to teach you to flourish.It is a book that keeps the promise made in the title: it allows you to "take it philosophically" even in the way you read it, choosing the reading path that suits you best. You can read it as if it were a normal book, from start to finish, or you can follow the instructions that you find at the end of each chapter, where you will be asked to continue in a different point in the text. Depending on your choices, your path will be different; a bit like in life, where the decisions we make determine a large part of our destiny. Take it philosophically is a path towards what the authors call "personal flowering", and you can reread it several times, finding a different book each time.
Take It to the Limit: How to Get the Most Out of Life (North Point Resources Ser.)
by Andy StanleyCome Back from the Edge. Overloaded? Maxed out? Our culture encourages us to live as if we have no limits. So we fill up our schedules and empty our bank accounts. We do as much as we can, spend as much as we can, and acquire as much as we can-all in an effort to get as much as we can out of life. This six-part DVD shows that the secret to getting more out of life is not by doing more, but by doing less. Its companion study guide is complete with a leader's guide and six lessons, including conversation-starting exercises, discussion questions, and application steps. You'll learn to create the margin you need to live the life God intends for you. Come Back from the Edge Overloaded? Maxed out? Our culture encourages us to live as if we have no limits. So we fill up our schedules and empty our bank accounts. We do as much as we can, spend as much as we can, and acquire as much as we can-all in an effort to get as much as we can out of life. In this six-session companion study guide to theTake It to the LimitDVD, Andy Stanley explains that the secret to getting more out of life is not doing more, but doing less. We must learn to create margin to live the life God intended for us. This study guide is complete with a leader's guide and six lessons, including conversation-starting exercises, discussion questions, and application steps. Story Behind the Book Andy Stanley, senior pastor of three North Point Ministries campuses with a cumulative congregation of more than twenty thousand, sees firsthand the burned-out, frenzied life Christians are living. Some are just beginning to establish unhealthy patterns, while others have been living without margin for years, and their health is paying the price. This curriculum was designed to help people establish balance, so that the life God intends for them will become an achievable reality!
Take It Too Far: Abundant Life, Boundless Love, Unending Grace
by Jess ConnollyJess speaks about this phrase as a mantra in her personal faith and relationships. Before her husband stands to preach, she always tells him to “take it too far.” When she is burned out on work and ministry, she reminds herself to “take it too far.” This motto of extravagant grace, wild love, and life-altering faith is one that we see readers resonating with and being excited by. Take It Too Far is an energizing, inspiring devotional that perfectly fits both Jess’s brand and her audience. Her people are active and vocal in their faith. They attend conferences, volunteer in their communities, are leaders and servants in their church. The message of “Take it too far” is one that has defined the season of life that Jess and her family are in, and could very well define the next season for many of her readers.
Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker
by Glen Van PeskiIn this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.Adventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying yes to life's opportunities. Glen Van Peski helped revolutionize backpacking by creating ultralight equipment, which allows people to take less so they can do more in the wilderness. During decades of championing ultralight backpacking, Glen became aware that &“take less, do more&” is more than just a hiking slogan. As he reduced his pack weight, he realized that the lessons learned applied to all areas of life. Now he wants to share the lessons he learned to help others live full and vibrant lives—lives characterized by purpose, meaning, and joy. In this book, you will discover transformative life lessons, which may go against the grain of popular thought but have been proven to change lives for the better. You'll learn that: Often the best strategy for achieving goals comes from subtracting rather than adding. When your first instinct is generosity, the long-term dividends will be greater than if you strive to gain your own advantage. Revising the stories you tell yourself about situations will reframe your life and increase gratitude. By investing creatively in relationships, you will generate more joy in your life. Making friends with failure will cause you to grow and improve. take less. do more. It's a revolutionary idea that will transform your life and free your soul to find your purpose—and maybe a little bit of adventure too.
Take My Advice
by James L. HarmonTake Their Advice: Camille Paglia Wayne Koestenbaum Jonathan Ames Jennifer Belle Howard Zinn Joe Dallesandro Bruce LaBruce Dr. Laura Schlessinger Tom Robbins Judith Butler Martha Nussbaum Horst William S. Burroughs Larry Niven Veruschka Lydia Lunch Spalding Gray Eileen Myles Roger Scruton Ken Kesey Mary Gaitskill Richard Powers Mark Dery Florence King Mark Simpson Bob Shacochis Joanna Scott Quentin Crisp Carolyn Chute Michael Thomas Ford Alexander Theroux George Saunders Charles Baxter Ian Shoales Fay Weldon Bruce Benderson Scott Russell Sanders John Shirley Dr. John Money Cindy Sherman Richard Meltzer Gene Wolfe Abbie Hoffman Diane Wakowski Richard Taylor Bette Davis Arthur Nersesian Jim Harrison Martha Gellhorn Lucius Shepard Dan Jenkins Steve Stern Murray Bookchin John Zerzan Maurice Vellekoop Joel-Peter Witkin Stewart Home Maxx Ardman Katharine Hepburn Bret Lott Lynda Barry Alain de Botton Mary McCarthy Hakim Bey Anita O'Day Chris Kraus R. U. Sirius C. D. Payne W. V. Quine Rita Dove Robert Creeley Valerie Martin Paul Krassner Alphonso Lingis Mark Helprin John Rechy Ram Dass William T. Vollmann and Bettie Page
Take My Spouse, Please: How to Keep Your Marriage Happy, Healthy, and Thriving by Following the Rules of Comedy
by Dani Klein ModisettIn love as in comedy, timing is everything. One bad night doesn't mean it's time to quit. Have patience: great marriages, like a successful comedy career, take time. Turns out the cardinal rules of comedy have an uncanny resemblance to the "rules" of building a strong marriage. With humor and grace, writer and comedian Dani Klein Modisett shares a map for navigating your marriage through rough patches, bad jokes, and even nights when you bomb.Take My Spouse, Please shows how thirteen tried-and-true rules of comedy, when applied to marriage, keep you and your spouse connected, enjoying each other, and getting through those inevitable tough times. Bottom line: there is (almost) always room to laugh at a trying situation and, more important, with each other.Along with anecdotes from well-known comedians, comedy writers, marriage counselors, and long-term spouses, Dani delivers the core premise: humor matters.
Take Off Your Shoes: One Man's Journey from the Boardroom to Bali and Back
by Ben FederA success-driven CEO goes on a year-long journey of self-discovery in Bali in this memoir about rediscovering what&’s truly important. A hard-charging CEO of a large enterprise, Ben Feder discovers that he is losing the very things that sustained him over his years of business success. Unsettled by his insight, he becomes determined to rebuild family relationships and rejuvenate his sense of purpose. Risking his career, Feder left New York with his wife and children and set off on a self-prescribed sabbatical year. That experience transforms them all. As Feder navigates the thrills and pitfalls of his time away, he draws readers into remarkable examinations of modern values and modern life. Take Off Your Shoes is Feder&’s candid and personable account of a journey across the world, and within himself.
Take the Day Off: Receiving God's Gift of Rest
by Robert MorrisRest your mind, body, and spirit and focus on God's principles for keeping the Sabbath with this helpful guide from bestselling author Robert Morris.A constant stream of busyness can slowly wear away at us over time: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Yet believers often forget that taking a day of rest is one of the Ten Commandments! When we don't give our minds and emotions a break, our will to make good choices can often become compromised. Resting is also important to those around you. If you have a weary soul, you can't pour yourself into others at home, work, or wherever you are. It's vital--you must take the day off. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In TAKE THE DAY OFF, Pastor Morris explains why rest is central to your wellbeing, how to do it, and how helpful it can be. You will be inspired to experience true rest and make it a priority in the rhythm of your weekly schedule. Don't wait and delay God's blessings in your life. Start implementing the principle of rest in your life and you will see eternal benefits.
Take the First Shot: Strategies to Fire You Up and Change Your Life (The Revolutionize Series)
by Peggy CarusoA career and personal development coach shows entrepreneurs how to improve their lives and the lives of others through simple strategies.Most people would like to change some behavior patterns and create better outcomes in their personal and professional lives. The trouble is that thinking about making a change often feels overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to start.That’s why Peggy Caruso wrote Take the First Shot. She is passionate about helping people fire up their lives and begin making positive changes. Take the First Shot provides a wealth of tools and techniques to help entrepreneurs take the first step to making a profound difference in their life and in others’ lives. Within Take the First Shot, Peggy provides simple strategies to help entrepreneurs:Improve their relationships and become a better parentEnhance their health and achieve personal development goalsBalance their career and family obligationsAchieve meaningful change and grow in love, gratitude, and strengthPraise for Take the First Shot“Peggy Caruso offers a treasure trove of small, practical, first steps you can take to revolutionize your life. Take one of her strategies and start creating a new future today!” —Jack Canfield, co-author of The Success Principles and Chicken Soup for the Soul“Peggy Caruso shows anyone how they can use the biggest problems they face to their advantage and truly transform their life. One small step is all it takes, and she gives you many possible ways to take that first step.” —Steve Harrison, co-founder of The National Publicity Summit“Peggy is a wise leader. She’s a great career and personal development coach who has spent years studying human personality. You’ll begin acting on it, and that's when your life will truly be revolutionized.” —Bob Proctor, international bestselling author and star of The Secret
Take the Lead: Motivate, Inspire, and Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Everyone Around You
by David Gergen Warren Bennis John David Mann Betsy Myers"Why is it that some people challenge us and motivate us to rise to our best abilities, while others seem to drain our energy and spirit? What is that particular quality certain people have that causes those around them to engage fully and feel connected?" You are a leader. You do not need to be in a boardroom, on a battlefield, or on a ballot to have a profound impact on everyone around you. In this life-changing book, Betsy Myers--senior adviser to two US presidents and former executive director of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership--demonstrates how each of us has opportunities to take the lead every day and shares seven core principles that will enable us to be more productive, engaged, and successful. From the Oval Office to the playground, cabinet meetings to kitchen tables, in public life and private, Betsy Myers has seen firsthand the emergence of a new leadership model where having all the answers up front is less important than asking the right questions, where strength is derived less from the power you wield than from how you make the people around you feel. With personal stories from her time in government, in academia, and on the campaign trail, as well as her experiences as a wife, daughter, and mother, Myers helps all of us learn to set the right priorities for ourselves; to connect on a deeper level with the people around us; to uncover problems early when they are still easy to fix; to collaborate with those whose points of view are different from our own; and to push through our fears and live our most authentic lives. Myers demonstrates that more than simply making people feel good, this kind of leadership can have a profound effect on the results achieved: it is how initiatives are launched, profits are made, and work gets done. Personal, practical, and profoundly inspiring, Take the Lead is a book for anyone who wonders where all the great leaders have gone. Betsy Myers helps us see that true leadership is all around us--and within us.
Take the Lead: How Women Leaders are Driving Success through Innovation
by Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj Anne-Valérie Corboz Delphine Mourot-HaxaireThe business world is in need of more powerful and insightful female leaders. Discover the strategies and inspiration you need to Take the Lead. Only 26% of leadership positions in business are occupied by women. This book explores how we can close this prevailing gender gap before offering practical strategies on how you can Take the Lead as a business leader. Combining academic rigour with corporate expertise, this book features first-hand research and interviews with female leaders within global organizations to offer the strategies and insights that will propel you to success. From managing conflict and building confidence to growing your network and shaping your career, Take the Lead offers the strategies and inspiration you need to boost your leadership skills and establish yourself as a successful and influential changemaker.
Take the Lead
by Betsy Myers Warren Bennis David Gergen John David Mann"Why is it that some people challenge us and motivate us to rise to our best abilities, while others seem to drain our energy and spirit? What is that particular quality certain people have that causes those around them to engage fully and feel connected?" You are a leader. You do not need to be in a boardroom, on a battlefield, or on a ballot to have a profound impact on everyone around you. In this life-changing book, Betsy Myers--senior adviser to two US presidents and former executive director of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership--demonstrates how each of us has opportunities to take the lead every day and shares seven core principles that will enable us to be more productive, engaged, and successful. From the Oval Office to the playground, cabinet meetings to kitchen tables, in public life and private, Betsy Myers has seen firsthand the emergence of a new leadership model where having all the answers up front is less important than asking the right questions, where strength is derived less from the power you wield than from how you make the people around you feel. With personal stories from her time in government, in academia, and on the campaign trail, as well as her experiences as a wife, daughter, and mother, Myers helps all of us learn to set the right priorities for ourselves; to connect on a deeper level with the people around us; to uncover problems early when they are still easy to fix; to collaborate with those whose points of view are different from our own; and to push through our fears and live our most authentic lives. Myers demonstrates that more than simply making people feel good, this kind of leadership can have a profound effect on the results achieved: it is how initiatives are launched, profits are made, and work gets done. Personal, practical, and profoundly inspiring, Take the Lead is a book for anyone who wonders where all the great leaders have gone. Betsy Myers helps us see that true leadership is all around us--and within us.
Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life
by Sara BlissA road map for landing your dream job.Take the Leap features inspiration and advice from more than sixty-five people who transformed their lives—and with this guide, so can you. These are game changers, rule breakers, and side hustlers who once stood where you are now, wondering if they should take a risk. They went from production assistant to million-dollar screenplay writer; attorney to surf instructor; mom to DJ; hairdresser to firefighter; real estate agent to award-winning chef. Do you want to go for that career you’ve always dreamed about? Launch a new company? Become a tech mogul? Live a life of adventure? Save the world? You’ll find wisdom from successful mentors like creative visionary and writer Simon Doonan, entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, NFL player turned artist/activist Aaron Maybin, and wellness and beauty guru Bobbi Brown. This is a career guide for today’s ever-changing job market. Thinking about your own next chapter? Take the leap.
Take the Leap: Do What You Love 15 Minutes a Day and Create the Life of Your Dreams
by Heather McCloskey BeckCreate the Life of Your Dreams Starting with Just 15 Minutes a DayInspirational speaker, Heather McCloskey Beck, brings us her new motivational book, Take the Leap, entirely about self-growth, creativity, and creating a fulfilling life through personal joys.Through positive thinking and time, anything is possible. Author Heather McCloskey Beck herself struggled with not feeling happy with her own life at one point. She stopped doing what she loved, and didn’t feel fulfilled in the life she made for herself. However, Beck states that with just 15 minutes per day, she was able to change all of that. She began exercising her creativeness through her old hobbies and outlets she always loved, and through that, chose to be happy each and every day.This isn’t just another self-help book. Take the Leap motivates you to create a life that you’re proud of, the one you’ve always wanted and envisioned. Feeling stuck and unengaged can be draining, and it’s important to find a way to express any forms of creativity in order to create a better life. Whether it’s being mindful, getting back into an old hobby, or forming a new one that you’ve always wanted to try, Beck helps guide you through making those decisions and sticking to them in ways that feel fulfilling. With Take the Leap, you can learn more about:Finding your individual purposeStaying creativeCreating and maintaining a fulfilling lifestyleIf you enjoyed books like 30 Days-Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, The Big Leap, or BEST LIFE-ing, then you’ll love Take the Leap.
Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk
by Ben Carson Gregg LewisNo risk, pay the cost. Know risk, reap the rewards. In our risk-avoidance culture, we place a high premium on safety. We insure our vacations. We check crash tests on cars. We extend the warranties on our appliances. But by insulating ourselves from the unknown—the risks of life—we miss the great adventure of living our lives to their full potential. Ben Carson spent his childhood as an at-risk child on the streets of Detroit, and today he takes daily risks in performing complex surgeries on the brain and the spinal cord. Now, offering inspiring personal examples, Dr. Carson invites us to embrace risk in our own lives. From a man whose life dramatically portrays the connection between great risks and greater successes, here are insights that will help you dispel your fear of risk so you can dream big, aim high, move with confidence, and reap rewards you’ve never imagined. By avoiding risk, are you also avoiding the full potential of your life? The surgery was as risky as anything Dr. Ben Carson had seen. The Bijani sisters—conjoined twins—shared part of a skull, brain tissue, and crucial blood flow. One or both of them could die during the operation. But the women wanted separate lives. And they were willing to accept the risk to reach the goal, even against the advice of their doctors … As a child on the dangerous streets of Detroit, and as a surgeon in operating theaters around the world, Dr. Ben Carson has learned all about risk—he faces it on a daily basis. Out of his perilous childhood, a world-class surgeon emerged precisely because of the risks Dr. Carson was willing to take. In his compelling new book, he examines our safety-at-all-costs culture and the meaning of risk and security in our lives. In our 21st-century world, we insulate ourselves with safety. We insure everything from vacations to cell phones. We go on low-cholesterol diets and buy low-risk mutual funds. But in the end, everyone faces risk, like the Bijani twins did with their brave decision. Even if our choices are not so dramatic or the outcome so heartbreaking, what does it mean if we back away instead of move forward? Have we so muffled our hearts and minds that we fail to reach for all that life can offer us—and all that we can offer life? Take the Risk guides the reader through an examination of risk, including: • A short review of risk-taking in history. • An assessment of the real costs and rewards of risk. • Learning how to assess and accept risks. • Understanding how risk reveals the purpose of your lives.