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Book Summary of The War of Art by Steven Pressfield About Original Book Description: The War of Art: Break Through The Blocks And Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield Think of The War of Art as tough love...for yourself. Since 2002, The War of Art has inspired people around the world to defeat "resistance"; to recognize and knock down dream-blocking barriers and to silence the naysayers within us. Resistance kicks everyone's butt,...
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This is a book summary of Goals! How to Get Everything You Want; Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy. Original description: Why do some people achieve all their goals while others simply dream of having a better life? Best-selling author Brian Tracy shows that the path from frustration to fulfillment has already been discovered. Hundreds of thousands; even millions; of men and women have started with nothing and achieved great success....
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"When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi: Book Summary by FlashBooks NOTE-THIS IS AN AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY: When Breath Becomes Air By Paul Kalanithi ABOUT: This autobiography is a beautiful tragedy. It is the story of Dr. Paul Kalanithi's short, outstanding life. Yet somehow, it transcends the format of a 'This Is My Life' book to become a profound story about life, death, and living with death. And then, it becomes a legacy of living life with meaning...
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Quiet by Susan Cain - Book Summary Important note: This is not the original book, this is a book summary. About Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain • Susan Cain's book Quiet is a respectfully written, long-needed validation for introverts everywhere. In addition to using research findings to help introverts understand why they experience the world the way they do, Susan Cain offers insight and strategies...
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The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith
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How do we find fulfillment in a world that's obsessed with fast results and immediate gratification? How do we find fulfillment in a cultural ethos that seems to be on a constant hunt for a form of happiness that seldom contributes to the lasting life-satisfaction? But wait a sec - isn't happiness the goal? Isn't happiness what all of us are after?
As it turns out,...
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This is a book summary of Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Publication Date: August 25, 2015
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When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability - the willingness to show up...
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Book Summary of David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell About David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell Almost everyone is familiar with the story of David and Goliath, but few people take the time to really think about what this story means. From the surface, it seems to be about a shepherd boy overcoming incredible odds to defeat the giant in his midst. However, a closer look proves that David's life...
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This grandfather of all people-skills books was first published in 1937. It was an overnight hit, eventually selling 15 million copies. How to Win Friends and Influence People is just as useful today as it was when it was first published, because Dale Carnegie had an understanding of human nature that will never be outdated.
Financial success, Carnegie believed, is due 15 percent to professional knowledge and 85 percent to "the ability to express...
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Book summary: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
Millions of people have acquired the secrets of success through The Magic of Thinking Big. Achieve everything you always wanted: financial security, power and influence, the ideal job, satisfying relationships, and a rewarding, happy life.
Set your goals high, then exceed them!
Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J....
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This is a summary of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.
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While the history books are filled with tales of obsessive visionary geniuses who remade the world in their images with sheer, almost irrational force, I've found that history is also made by individuals who fought their egos at every turn, who eschewed the spotlight, and who put their higher goals above their desire for recognition. (From the prologue)
Many of us...
13) The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy - Book Summary: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success
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Book Summary of "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy ABOUT The Compound Effect is about how small actions, executed consistently, can lead to hugely successful results, both in business and in life. The book was written by Darren Hardy, a guy who knows more than a thing or two about the topic of success, seeing as though he's spent the vast majority of his career at the helm of SUCCESS Magazine. As the publisher and founding editor of SUCCESS, Darren's...
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Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins-Book Summary Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins-Book Summary • Important notes: This is an audiobook summary, not the original book. This book summary of "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins" contains explicit language which may be inappropriate for some readers. • ABOUT: Navy SEAL. Army Ranger. Ultra-marathon runner. Ultra-distance cyclist. Triathlete. Motivational speaker. Guinness World...
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Book Summary of Radical Candor by Kim Scott About Radical Candor: Be A Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott In Radical Candor, Kim Scott shares proven advice about how to be a caring, honest, and effective leader. Scott's extensive experiences with numerous start-ups as well as Google and Apple have left her with a wealth of knowledge about how to build and maintain trusting relationships with and among team members as a boss. These...
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Book Summary of by Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves About Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves There's never been more pressure to pull ahead at work or understand the people around you than there is today. But your cognitive intelligence level can only get you so far. In fact, a different form of intelligence makes a far more significant difference for your overall success in life: emotional...
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Book summary of The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins. Original book description: The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins: How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in five seconds. Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage...
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Effortless by Greg McKeown - Book Summary Effortless by Greg McKeown - Book Summary • Important note: this is not the original book, this is an audiobook summary of "Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown" About Greg McKeown's first book, Essentialism, was all about how eliminating the unnecessary can help us identify and prioritize what matters most in our lives. And in his second book, Effortless, Greg teaches us how...
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Book Summary of Blink by Malcolm Gladwell About "Blink" is author Malcolm Gladwell's follow-up to the book that put him on the map - "The Tipping Point" - which was about how small ideas morphed into big trends. With his follow-up title, "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking", Gladwell takes a more psychological approach towards his writing, with a focus on Rapid Cognition (quick thinking). A large part of the book is based on research about...
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This is a book summary of Daring Greatly by Brene Brown.
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From thought leader Dr. Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability.
" It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,...