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Tri Mantra
by Dada BhagwanThe religions of the world preserve the knowledge and protect the secrets of ancient powerful mantras. At the heart of world religion, and among the most powerful mantras in the history of religion, is the Navkar mantra, or Trimantra. In the book “Trimantra”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains the Trimantra, its mantra meaning, and the extraordinary benefits of its recitation. Whether wishing to live with no worry while facing problems in everyday life, wondering how to get inner peace, or on a spiritual quest seeking spiritual enlightenment (Self Realization), utilizing Trimantra provides that – and more. Among the many spiritual books available today, Param Pujya Dadashri’s spiritual guidance about the value of Trimantra, and how to best access its spiritual power, is invaluable.
The Triangle of Truth
by Mcleod Lisa Earle"Will make you laugh today and provide insights you can use on Monday morning. " -Tom Rath, author of How Full is Your Bucket? Buddha called it the Middle Path, Albert Einstein used it to reconcile competing beliefs about science and religion, and Barack Obama applied it to politics and skyrocketed into the Oval Office. It's the Triangle of Truth-a concept that is both old and new, and it's the secret to solving problems everywhere from the bedroom to the boardroom and beyond. Drawing on wisdom from some of the world's greatest thinkers, McLeod delivers a problem-solving model that goes beyond either/or thinking, recasting the debate on everything from sex and politics to business and religion. A blend of personal insight, business wisdom, everyday spirituality and humor, The Triangle of Truthis a just-in-time read for anyone who is tired of arguments, angst, and stalemates and is ready for real solutions to every problem, large or small.
Triathlon for the Every Woman: You Can Be a Triathlete. Yes. You.
by Meredith AtwoodYou Are a Badass for aspiring triathletes: a practical and inspiring guide to getting off the couch and on the trail to race your first -- or 50th -- triathlonWhen Meredith Atwood first shared her journey from tired, overworked wife and mom to successful triathlete, her story resonated with women everywhere, online at SwimBikeMom.com and in the first edition of Triathlon for the Every Woman. Now with her own IRONMAN finishes, experience, and triathlon coaching expertise, Meredith is back with even more wisdom. In this fully revised edition, Atwood not only shares how she went from the couch to an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in just over a year, but also shares the latest expertise from coaches, nutritionists, and athletes on each component of the triathlon: swimming, biking, and running. With compact training plans, the most current nutrition advice, updated resources, and the latest information on long-distance racing, this new edition has all you need to make your triathlon goals a reality.
A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential
by Lori HarderLori Harder is a self-love expert with over one million listeners on her Earn Your Happy podcast. In A Tribe Called Bliss she shares the exact structure she used to build her own tribe and grow from the anxiety ridden, unhealthy, introverted underachiever she was to the confident woman who takes risks and leaps out of her comfort zone, with a foreword from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein.The benefits of a having a tribe are undeniable. Women who have strong social circles are living longer, happier, healthier lives in comparison to those who lack connections and are mentally and physically exhausting themselves trying to quench external desires in isolation. Today, we live in an uber-connected era, where anyone is able to make thousands of friends and participate in their lives with the swipe of a finger. Why then, in such a connected time in history, do so many women feel disconnected, confined, misunderstood, defeated, or think that success is a solo project? In A Tribe Called Bliss Lori Harder bridges the gap between inspiration and action, providing a lasting resource for positive change and a guidebook for establishing a support tribe. This practical book is for the growing audience of woman seeking the sisterhood and connection they crave so much. It encourages readers to examine life on a micro level, and Lori provides lessons and contextual self-work exercises on how to develop the kind of awareness of the present moment that is the key to a lifetime of blissful happiness.
Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
by Timothy FerrissWe All Need Mentors. Here Are More than 100 of the World’s Best. When facing life’s questions, who do you turn to for advice? We all need mentors, particularly when the odds seem stacked against us. To find his own, four-time #1 best-selling author Tim Ferriss tracked down more than 100 eclectic experts to help him, and you, navigate life. Through short, action-packed profiles, he shares their secrets for success, happiness, meaning, and more. No matter the challenge or opportunity, something in these pages can help. You will learn:• The three books legendary investor Ray Dalio recommends most often• Lessons and tips from elite athletes like Maria Sharapova, Kelly Slater, Dara Torres, Tony Hawk, Dan Gable, and more• How and why Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz says no to most incoming requests• The mental models of poker phenoms Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke, Fedor Holz, and Liv Boeree• The meditation and mindfulness practices of David Lynch, Jimmy Fallon, Sharon Salzberg, Rick Rubin, Richa Chadha, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, and others• The high-school loss that motivated actor Terry Crews for life . . . and how you can use the lesson• Why TED curator Chris Anderson thinks “pursue your passion” is terrible advice• Why renowned designer Debbie Millman believes in therapy but not in work-life balance• How Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens went from repeated rejections to global mega-bestseller• The new beliefs, behaviors, and habits that have most helped cryptocurrency icons (founders of Ethereum, Zcash, etc.) in the last five years• Why Arianna Huffington recommends that you regularly scramble apps on your phone• The “bar complex” exercise that keeps country star Tim McGraw young• Why bestselling author Steven Pressfield believes college students should drive trucks and become cowboys• Why comedian Patton Oswalt wishes at least one catastrophic failure on anyone in the arts• Astrophysicist Janna Levin’s unique reframe that helps her see obstacles as opportunities• Why actor Ben Stiller likes to dunk his head in a bucket of ice in the morning• Why Dropbox co-founder Drew Houston’s cheat sheet for his younger self would include a tennis ball, a circle, and the number 30,000. Other mentors include Neil Gaiman, Ashton Kutcher, Dita Von Teese, Marc Benioff, Evan Williams, Brandon Stanton, Esther Perel, Darren Aronofsky, Steve Aoki, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie McMahon, Craig Newmark, Gretchen Rubin, Bear Grylls, Laura Walker, Mr. Money Mustache (Pete Adeney), Linda Rottenberg, Jesse Williams, and many more.
Tribes: We need you to lead us
by Seth GodinIn this fascinating book, Seth Godin argues that now, for the first time, everyone has an opportunity to start a movement - to bring together a tribe of like-minded people and do amazing things. There are tribes everywhere, all of them hungry for connection, meaning and change. And yet, too many people ignore the opportunity to lead, because they are "sheepwalking" their way through their lives and work, too afraid to question whether their compliance is doing them (or their company) any good. This book is for those who don't want to be sheep and instead have a desire to do fresh and exciting work. If you have a passion for what you want to do and the drive to make it happen, there is a tribe of fellow employees, or customers, or investors, or readers, just waiting for you to connect them with each other and lead them where they want to go.
Trick Yourself to Sleep: 222 Ways To Fall And Stay Asleep From The Science Of Slumber
by Kim Jones222 Ways to a Better Night and Brighter Morning Poor sleep can wreak havoc on your waking life, leaving you grumpy and unwell. But when you’re staring at the ceiling, counting sheep, worried that sleep may never come . . . what can you do? Well, Trick Yourself to Sleep—with 222 simple strategies and creative tips, all scientifically backed: Cover up clocks (stop stressing over every restless minute) Eat two kiwis (their folates and antioxidants aid sleep) Stick out your tongue (this releases tension in the jaw) Try a weighted blanket (it’s like giving your nervous system a hug) Make a list (and then set those to-dos aside until tomorrow)! This must-have guide for even the occasional insomniac will help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up your best self.
Tricks of the Trade
by Ashley Dupré"From America's most famous escort comes TRICKS OF THE TRADE, the official collection of Ashley Dupré's sex and relationship advice columns for the New York Post"--Provided by publisher.
The Trickster's Hat
by Nick BantockThe act of creating art, in all its forms, offers us a path to our souls. But the path can be confusing, and getting lost along the way is inevitable. However, maybe that's the point. In The Trickster's Hat, bestselling author of the Griffin & Sabine cycle Nick Bantock invites you to lose yourself in order to become a better creator. Inspired by Nick's popular and mischievous workshops, the book's forty-nine perceptive exercises will encourage you to forget your destination while you meander through the wondrous world that awaits you in the periphery of your mind's eye. If you're willing to be lead hither and thither down unlikely paths by a fellow of dubious reputation, if you're prepared to keep a sense of humor and not be phased when he plucks the unexpected out of a mischief-stuffed hat, if you're ready to zigzag, detour, and wander in search of a better understanding of your artistic core, then, let the Trickster be your guide.
The Tricky Art of Co-Existing: How to Behave Decently No Matter What Life Throws Your Way
by Sandi Toksvig“If you do it right, being a grown-up is just like being a kid . . . but without people telling you off.” No one learns “etiquette” anymore (except by embarrassing trial and error). But manners are more than a dusty tradition: Done right, they make life easier—for everyone! That’s why Sandi Toksvig highlights decency rather than convention in this entertaining guide, with:Spot-On Advice: “Remember—you don’t have to answer the phone, so don’t do it if you don’t have time to be polite.”Fascinating Trivia: “It is very rude to clear the plate of someone who hasn’t finished. In fact, the Romans believed doing so would bring about the diner’s sudden death.”And Her Characteristic Wit: “Focusing on the people you share a meal with is both a pleasure and a necessity. Get to know your family members; you might even like them.”Be the most decently behaved person in the room, and the most interesting: Master The Tricky Art of Co-Existing!
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief (2nd edition)
by Clair Davies Amber DaviesThe Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, outlines a very user-friendly and completely up-to-date method of self-massage that people can employ as a means of reducing and curing their pain.
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief (Third Edition)
by Clair Davies Amber DaviesTrigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients’ formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. This book addresses the problem of myofascial trigger points—tiny contraction knots that develop in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. Restricted circulation and lack of oxygen in these points cause referred pain. Massage of the trigger is the safest, most natural, and most effective form of pain therapy. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, Third Edition, has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. This edition includes a new chapter by the now deceased author, Clair Davies’ daughter, Amber Davies, who is passionate about continuing her father’s legacy. The new edition also includes postural assessments and muscle tests, an illustrated index of symptoms, and clinical technique drawings and descriptions to assist both practitioners and regular readers in assessing and treating trigger points. If you have ever suffered from, or have treated someone who suffers from myofascial trigger point pain, this is a must-have book.
Triggers: How We Can Stop Reacting and Start Healing
by David RichoWork with your triggers to find peace in the painful moments and lasting emotional well-being.Psychotherapist David Richo examines the science of triggers and our reactions of fear, anger, and sadness. He helps us understand why our bodies respond before our minds have a chance to make sense of a situation. By looking deeply at the roots of what provokes us--the words, actions, and even sensory elements like smell--we find opportunities to understand the origins of our triggers and train our bodies to remain calm in the face of traumatic experiences. In-the-moment exercises on how to process difficult emotions and physical manifestations are offered throughout the book to cultivate the inner resources necessary to deal with recurring trauma. When we are triggered, Richo writes, "we are being bullied by our own unfinished business." Explore what your body's knee-jerk reactions to trauma can teach you. Triggers: How We Can Stop Reacting and Start Healing acts as a guide to your body's powerful responses, helping you to remain calm under pressure and discover the key to emotional healing.
Trimantra: ત્રિમંત્ર
by Dada Bhagwanલોકો ધર્મ માં ‘મારું’ અને ‘તારું’ માટે ઝઘડે છે. આવા ઝઘડાને દૂર રાખવા માટે આ ત્રિમંત્ર છે. જયારે ત્રિમંત્રનો મૂળ અર્થ સમજાશે ત્યારે, ખ્યાલ આવશે કે આ મંત્ર કોઈ એક ધર્મ અથવા ગચ્છ, અથવા સંપ્રદાય માટે અલાયદો નથી. ત્રિમંત્ર માંના નમસ્કાર જેમણે સર્વોચ્ચ જાગૃતિ મેળવી છે તેમને બધાને છે, જેમણે આત્મજ્ઞાન પ્રાપ્ત કર્યું છે, ત્યાંથી શરુ કરીને જેમણે કેવળજ્ઞાન પ્રાપ્ત કર્યું છે અને જેમણે અંતિમ મુક્તિ, મોક્ષ પ્રાપ્ત કર્યો છે તેમને પણ છે. આવા નમસ્કારથી જીવનના અંતરાય દૂર થાય છે, મુશ્કેલીઓમાં પણ શાંતિ લાગે છે અને મોક્ષના લક્ષ તરફ ડગલાં મંડાય છે. જ્ઞાની પુરુષ દાદાશ્રીએ આપણને ત્રિમંત્ર આપ્યો છે. આ મંત્ર સંપૂર્ણપણે નિષ્પક્ષપાતી છે. તેઓ આપણને સંપૂર્ણ જાગૃતિ સાથે સવારે અને રાત્રે એ પાંચ પાંચ વખત બોલવા કહે છે. જો તમને બહુ સમસ્યા હોય તો એક કલાક બોલશો તો તમે જોશો કે તમારી સમસ્યાઓ ઘણી બધી ઓછી થઇ જશે. આ મંત્રમાં બધી મુશ્કેલીઓ ઓછી કરવાની શક્તિ છે. તે પહાડ જેવી મુશ્કેલીને ઢગલી જેવી કરી શકે છે! જેઓ આ મંત્ર પૂરી સમજણ સાથે બોલે છે તેમને તે કઈ રીતે ઉંચે ચડાવે છે તે પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રી સમજાવે છે. તમે જાતે રટણ કરો અને અનુભવોકે કેમ મુશ્કેલીઓ કેવીરીતે ઓછી થાય છે.
Trimantra: त्रिमंत्र
by Dada Bhagwanधर्म में तू-तू मैं-मैं से झगड़े होते हैं। इसे दूर करने के लिए यह निष्पक्षपाती त्रिमंत्र है। इस त्रिमंत्र का मूल अर्थ यदि समझे तो उनका किसी भी व्यक्ति या संप्रदाय या पंथ से कोई संबंध नहीं है। आत्मज्ञानी, केवलज्ञानी और निर्वाण प्राप्त करके मोक्षगति प्राप्त करनेवाले उच्च, जागृत आत्माओं को नमस्कार है। जिन्हें नमस्कार करके संसारी विघ्न दूर होते हैं, अडचनों में शांति रहती है और मोक्ष का लक्ष्य बैठना शुरू हो जाता है। आत्मज्ञानी परम पूज्य दादा भगवान ने निष्पक्षपाती त्रिमंत्र प्रदान किया है। इसे सुबह-शाम ५-५ बार उपयोगपूर्वक बोलने को कहा है। इससे सांसारिक कार्य शांतिपूर्वक संपन्न होते हैं। ज़्यादा अडचनों की स्थित में घंटा-घंटाभर बोलें तो सूली का घाव सुई से टल जाएगा। निष्पक्षपाती त्रिमंत्र का शब्दार्थ, भावार्थ और किस प्रकार यहाँ हितकारी हैं, इसका खुलासा दादाश्री ने इस पुस्तक मं दिया है।
Trimantra
by Dada BhagwanDie Religionen der Welt bewahren Wissen und schützen die Geheimnisse der alten kraftvollen Mantren. Das Navkar Mantra oder auch Trimantra genannt, steht im Zentrum der Weltreligion und gehört zu den kraftvollsten Mantren in der Geschichte der Religion. Im Buch “Trimantra” erklärt der Gnani Purush Dada Bhagwan (Verkörperung des Wissens über das Selbst) das Trimantra, seine Bedeutung und die außerordentlichen Vorteile, wenn man es rezitiert. Ob es darum geht frei von Sorgen zu leben, während man sich im täglichen Leben mit Problemen konfrontiert sieht. Ob man sich fragt, wie man inneren Frieden erlangen kann, oder auf einer spirituellen Suche nach Erleuchtung (Selbstrealisation) ist - indem man das Trimantra anwendet, wird dies zur Verfügung stehen – und noch viel mehr. Unter den vielen spirituellen Büchern, die heute verfügbar sind, ist Param Pujya Dadashri´s spiritueller Leitfaden über den Wert des Trimantra und wie man am besten auf seine spirituelle Kraft zugreifen kann, unschätzbar.
El Trimantra
by Dada BhagwanLa gente discute sobre lo que es “mío” y lo que es “tuyo” en la religión. Para mantener tales disputas a raya está el Trimantra. Cuando uno comprende el significado fundamental del Trimantra (una oración auspiciosa), uno se dará cuenta de que no es un mantra de una religión en exc lusiva, o de una secta o división de una religión. Los saludos en el Trimantra son ofrecidos a todos los seres vivos de conciencia suprema empezando por aquellos que han obtenido la Realización del Ser hasta aquellos que han alcanzado el estado de liberación final, el moksha. Mediante estas reverencias, los obstáculos que existen en la vida de uno son despejados, encontrando uno la paz en medio de las dificultades y comenzando a diriguirse hacia la meta del moksha. El Gnani Purush Dadashri (maestro de esta ciencia espiritual) nos ha entregado este Trimantra. Este mantra es totalmente imparcial. El nos pide que lo recitemos cinco veces con plena conciencia por la mañana y por la noche. Hacer esto provocará que todas tus actividades mundanas transcurran armoniosamente.Si tienes muchos problemas, debes recitarlo durante una hora; con ello te darás cuenta como la carga de tus problemas queda notablemente reduc ida. Este mantra tiene el poder de someter todas las dificultades ¡ Puede hacer que una montaña aparezca como pequeña loma ! Param Pujya Dadashri explica cómo este mantra eleva a aquellos que lo recitan con la comprensión correcta ¡ Recitalo tú mismo y experimenta como tus problemas se reducen considerablemente !
Trimantra: त्रिमंत्र
by Dada Bhagwanधर्म में तू-तू मैं-मैं से झगड़े होते हैं। इसे दूर करने के लिए यह निष्पक्षपाती त्रिमंत्र है। इस त्रिमंत्र का मूल अर्थ यदि समझे तो उनका किसी भी व्यक्ति या संप्रदाय या पंथ से कोई संबंध नहीं है। आत्मज्ञानी, केवलज्ञानी और निर्वाण प्राप्त करके मोक्षगति प्राप्त करनेवाले उच्च, जागृत आत्माओं को नमस्कार है। जिन्हें नमस्कार करके संसारी विघ्न दूर होते हैं, अडचनों में शांति रहती है और मोक्ष का लक्ष्य बैठना शुरू हो जाता है। आत्मज्ञानी परम पूज्य दादा भगवान ने निष्पक्षपाती त्रिमंत्र प्रदान किया है। इसे सुबह-शाम ५-५ बार उपयोगपूर्वक बोलने को कहा है। इससे सांसारिक कार्य शांतिपूर्वक संपन्न होते हैं। ज़्यादा अडचनों की स्थित में घंटा-घंटाभर बोलें तो सूली का घाव सुई से टल जाएगा। निष्पक्षपाती त्रिमंत्र का शब्दार्थ, भावार्थ और किस प्रकार यहाँ हितकारी हैं, इसका खुलासा दादाश्री ने इस पुस्तक मं दिया है।
Trinity Jones: The Queen of The Ghetto A Fictional Poetic Memoir
by Tiffanya RichardsonIn a world where everyone seems to be chasing a dream, we find our main character, Queen Trinity violently sprinting trying to escape her past. For Queen, her very existence has turned into a never-ending nightmare. Passionate and hopelessly creative, this lost poem from Oakland California finds comfort in expression through the art of written word. On the surface she appears to be a confident Queen despite a few wrong turns, but her story lies beneath the surface. No matter how hard she tries, she can’t seem to manifest the dreams that she often plagued by. Her faith in Jesus provides her with wings and guidelines she needs to fly, but will she have the courage to live boldly enough to stop dreaming, and actually take flight?
Trinity of Faith: A biblical teaching on the three dimensions of faith
by Calvin KingIn this rich Biblical exploration of faith, Calvin King answers thesequestions and more, such as: »» Why trust God? »» Why hope in God? »» Why believe in God? King explains that having the answers to these questions will help you walk in the fullness of God. Trust, hope, and belief make up the trinity of faith and are the main ingredients to a healthy faith. In reading Trinity of Faith, you will thoroughly examine these three areas in depth, not only learning about what they are, but also exploring how they work. With this knowledge, you will discover how to build trust, hope, and belief in your life.This book will change your life and will strengthen your faith. Are you ready for the journey? Dig in.
La triple E: Escala de Estabilidad Emocional. Una prueba para conocerse y, si se desea, mejorar
by Javier UrraJavier Urra reta al lector a conocerse a sí mismo con La triple E. Escala de Estabilidad Emocional. Javier Urra reta al lector a conocerse a sí mismo. Este es un libro ágil, divertido, personal, que en gran medida escribe el sorprendido lector. Un instrumento útil para diagnosticar y pronosticar el rango de mantenimiento de la estabilidad emocional y la capacidad de recuperación de la misma, resultando un magnífico predictor del ajuste personal, de pareja, familiar, relacional, laboral y cívico. Mucho más que una escala, es una herramienta psicológica adaptada para que resulte divertido y sencillo analizar y entender las emociones positivas. Sin examinarse a uno mismo los problemas aumentan hasta desembocar en crisis. Aventurarse a realizar este ejercicio permitirá a los lectores crecer personalmente y empatizar más con los demás. De Javier Urra se ha dicho...«Un estímulo positivo, para el cerebro y para el corazón.»Leo Farache «Una figura excepcional, amigo como pocos, intuitivo e inteligente.»Javier Sádaba «Javier es un hombre que hace que inmediatamente el interlocutor se sienta bien. Hace todo fácil.»Espido Freire «Aire fresco.»Odile de la Fuente «Consigue con sus frases e ideas hacer "click" en mucha gente.»Antonio San José «Mi maestro, y el gran divulgador de la Psicología.»Mª Jesús Álava «Uno de los científicos que mejor analizan, explican y estudian las emociones positivas.»Carlos Chaguaceda «Nuestro psicólogo de cabecera.»Susanna Griso «Deberían nombrarlo psicólogo protegido y de interés general.»Teo Lozano (Otros seguramente lo critican, pero lo hacen entre dientes).
Triple Impact Coaching: Use Of Self In The Coaching Process
by Beverley Patwell Evelyn J. Satterfield-JohnsonTriple Impact Coaching is a cascading or layered approach of coaching from you, the coach, to your clients, and from your clients to the people they work with resulting in benefits for the individual, team and organization. The coaching process begins with understanding your own Use of Self as a coach and learning how to be more intentional with your choices to obtain the impact that you need and desire. It is simple, profound and infinitely complex all at the same time. This book provides you with the Triple Impact Coaching model, concepts and tools. It also includes stories and examples from 3 companies who share their experiences with this unique coaching approach. Leaders, managers, change agents and teams are using Triple Impact Coaching as a support for traning and development, knowledge transfer, skill development and/or as a mechanism to help people lead and manage change
The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America
by Amy Chua"That certain groups do much better in America than others -- as measured by income, occupational status, test scores, and so on -- is difficult to talk about. In large part this is because the topic feels racially charged. The irony is that the facts actually debunk racial stereotypes. There are black and Hispanic subgroups in the United States far outperforming many white and Asian subgroups. Moreover, there's a demonstrable arc to group success -- in immigrant groups, it typically dissipates by the third generation -- puncturing the notion of innate group differences and undermining the whole concept of 'model minorities. '" Mormons have recently risen to astonishing business success. Cubans in Miami climbed from poverty to prosperity in a generation. Nigerians earn doctorates at stunningly high rates. Indian and Chinese Americans have much higher incomes than other Americans; Jews may have the highest of all. Why do some groups rise? Drawing on groundbreaking original research and startling statistics, The Triple Package uncovers the secret to their success. A superiority complex, insecurity, impulse control -- these are the elements of the Triple Package, the rare and potent cultural constellation that drives disproportionate group success. The Triple Package is open to anyone. America itself was once a Triple Package culture. It's been losing that edge for a long time now. Even as headlines proclaim the death of upward mobility in America, the truth is that the oldfashioned American Dream is very much alive, but some groups have a cultural edge, which enables them to take advantage of opportunity far more than others. * Americans are taught that everyone is equal, that no group is superior to another. But remarkably, all of America's most successful groups believe (even if they don't say so aloud) that they're exceptional, chosen, superior in some way. * Americans are taught that self-esteem -- feeling good about yourself -- is the key to a successful life. But in all of America's most successful groups, people tend to feel insecure, inadequate, that they have to prove themselves. * America today spreads a message of immediate gratification, living for the moment. But all of America¿s most successful groups cultivate heightened discipline and impulse control. But the Triple Package has a dark underside too. Each of its elements carries distinctive pathologies; when taken to an extreme, they can have truly toxic effects. Should people strive for the Triple Package? Should America? Ultimately, the authors conclude that the Triple Package is a ladder that should be climbed and then kicked away, drawing on its power but breaking free from its constraints. Provocative and profound, The Triple Package will transform the way we think about success and achievement.
The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain The Rise And Fall Of Cultural Groups In America
by Amy Chua Jed Rubenfeld"That certain groups do much better in America than others—as measured by income, occupational status, test scores, and so on—is difficult to talk about. In large part this is because the topic feels racially charged. The irony is that the facts actually debunk racial stereotypes. There are black and Hispanic subgroups in the United States far outperforming many white and Asian subgroups. Moreover, there’s a demonstrable arc to group success—in immigrant groups, it typically dissipates by the third generation—puncturing the notion of innate group differences and undermining the whole concept of 'model minorities.'"<P> Mormons have recently risen to astonishing business success. Cubans in Miami climbed from poverty to prosperity in a generation. Nigerians earn doctorates at stunningly high rates. Indian and Chinese Americans have much higher incomes than other Americans; Jews may have the highest of all.<P> Why do some groups rise? Drawing on groundbreaking original research and startling statistics, The Triple Package uncovers the secret to their success. A superiority complex, insecurity, impulse control—these are the elements of the Triple Package, the rare and potent cultural constellation that drives disproportionate group success. The Triple Package is open to anyone. America itself was once a Triple Package culture. It’s been losing that edge for a long time now. Even as headlines proclaim the death of upward mobility in America, the truth is that the oldfashioned American Dream is very much alive—butsome groups have a cultural edge, which enables them to take advantage of opportunity far more than others.<P> • Americans are taught that everyone is equal, that no group is superior to another. But remarkably, all of America’s most successful groups believe (even if they don’t say so aloud) that they’re exceptional, chosen, superior in some way.<P> • Americans are taught that self-esteem—feeling good about yourself—is the key to a successful life. But in all of America’s most successful groups, people tend to feel insecure, inadequate, that they have to prove themselves.<P> • America today spreads a message of immediate gratification, living for the moment. But all of America’s most successful groups cultivate heightened discipline and impulse control.<P> But the Triple Package has a dark underside too. Each of its elements carries distinctive pathologies; when taken to an extreme, they can have truly toxic effects. Should people strive for the Triple Package? Should America? Ultimately, the authors conclude that the Triple Package is a ladder that should be climbed and then kicked away, drawing on its power but breaking free from its constraints.<P> Provocative and profound, The Triple Package will transform the way we think about success and achievement.
Tripping Into the Light
by Charlie CollinsDiagnosed with a rare eye disorder in the third grade, Charlie's self-esteem began to unravel by the thread. He wouldn't have a future as a detective like his hero, Magnum P. I. He would never soar in a jet fighter like he dreamed. He would never drive a race car and see the checkered flag wave. College was out of the question, because he just wasn't smart enough. At least that's what the teachers told him. Only a God who was unusually cruel would shatter the dreams of a little boy by creating him defective. It was the only explanation that made any sense, and it was a crushing blow. If God didn't care about him, why should he care about himself? And so began Charlie's freefall into a world of negative self-talk and ultimately addiction. A self-destructive plummet that would see him cheat death twice as he marched to the precipice of suicide. Raw and brutally honest, Tripping into the Light is a tale of soaring triumphs and heartbreaking defeat. It illustrates the power of true love and the undying spirit of hope. It is about one man's willingness to try just one more time, when it seemed all was lost. Through Charlie's eyes, we see that all things are possible if we are willing to roll up our sleeves and do the work. www. TrippingIntoTheLight. com