The Manual For Living
The Manual For Living

Author: Epictetus

Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Published: 2021-01-08

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13:

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THE MANUAL FOR LIVING is the first and best primer for living the best possible life -- as helpful in the twenty-first century as it was in the first. Epictetus's teachings rank among the greatest wisdom texts of human civilization. Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. By putting into practice the ninety-three wise instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to successfully meet the challenges of everyday life.

Focus (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Focus (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Author: Harvard Business Review

Publisher: Harvard Business Press

Published: 2018-11-13

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 1633696596

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The importance of achieving focus goes well beyond your own productivity. Deep focus allows you to lead others successfully, find clarity amid uncertainty, and heighten your sense of professional fulfillment. Yet the forces that challenge sustained focus range from dinging phones to office politics to life's everyday worries. This book explains how to strengthen your ability to focus, manage your team's attention, and break the cycle of distraction. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman Heidi Grant Amy Jen Su Rasmus Hougaard HOW TO BE HUMAN AT WORK. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

The Eleventh Trade
The Eleventh Trade

Author: Alyssa Hollingsworth

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1250155770

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From debut author Alyssa Hollingsworth comes a story about living with fear, being a friend, and finding a new place to call home. They say you can't get something for nothing, but nothing is all Sami has. When his grandfather’s most-prized possession—a traditional Afghan instrument called a rebab—is stolen, Sami resolves to get it back. He finds it at a music store, but it costs $700, and Sami doesn’t have even one penny. What he does have is a keychain that has caught the eye of his classmate. If he trades the keychain for something more valuable, could he keep trading until he has $700? Sami is about to find out. The Eleventh Trade is both a classic middle school story and a story about being a refugee. Alyssa Hollingsworth tackles a big issue with a light touch. 2020 UKLA Award Winner

Focus on What You Focus
Focus on What You Focus

Author: Manak Raj Bajaj

Publisher: Manak Raj Bajaj

Published: 2024-08-18

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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In a world full of distractions, Focus on What You Focus is your essential guide to mastering attention and achieving your goals. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or someone seeking personal growth, this book provides actionable strategies to enhance your focus, reduce stress, and unlock your full potential. Who Is This Book For? Entrepreneurs and Professionals: Looking to sharpen focus, increase productivity, and achieve business and career goals. Individuals in Crisis: Struggling to find direction and seeking practical guidance to regain control of their lives. Personal Growth Seekers: Eager to transform their mindset, set meaningful goals, and live with intention. What You’ll Get: A Proven Path to Success: Discover techniques that align your actions with your deepest goals, driving you toward extraordinary achievements. Meta-Focus Mastery: Learn how to sharpen your awareness and consistently direct your energy toward what truly matters. Effective Goal Setting: Step-by-step guidance to set clear, actionable goals and stay on track. Stress Management Tools: Powerful strategies to clear mental clutter and maintain clarity in any situation. Singular Tasking Techniques: Focus deeply on one task at a time, eliminating distractions for meaningful progress. Personal Transformation Insights: Practical advice to overcome obstacles, shift your mindset, and thrive in every area of life. Focus on What You Focus empowers you to take control of your attention and live a purposeful, successful life. Whether you’re in crisis or simply looking to elevate your focus, this book will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in any situation. Start your journey toward a more focused and fulfilling life today.

Winning the Contractor Fight
Winning the Contractor Fight

Author: Tom Reber

Publisher: Contractor Fight

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781737919100

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"The Contractor Fight" is what HGTV host and best-selling author Tom Reber calls the battle between your ears. We all have stories and experiences that have formed us into who we are. We are what we think, and the battleground is our mind. The Fight is not with the people you think are "cheap customers." It's not with the unlicensed competitors or the "illegals," as many contractors think. The Fight is with yourself. Sadly, most of the struggles contractors have are self-imposed. It's friendly fire. The negative ways we think about ourselves and our worth... friendly fire. The growing debt, working too much, small bank account... friendly fire. Winning the Fight is a choice. You're noble and full of integrity. You bend over backward to serve your family and clients. You have taken it on the chin more times than you can count. Now, it's time to get yours. Earn what you're worth. Create a business that serves you and energizes you, instead of one that beats you down. Choose to own your crap and get better today.

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Author: Haruki Murakami

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Published: 2009-08-11

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0307373088

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From the best-selling author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and After Dark, a rich and revelatory memoir about writing and running, and the integral impact both have made on his life. In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Haruki Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he’d completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and—even more important—on his writing. Equal parts training log, travelogue, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and includes settings ranging from Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him. Through this marvellous lens of sport emerges a cornucopia of memories and insights: the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer, his greatest triumphs and disappointments, his passion for vintage LPs and the experience, after the age of fifty, of seeing his race times improve and then fall back. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is both for fans of this masterful yet guardedly private writer and for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.

Rapt
Rapt

Author: Winifred Gallagher

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781594202100

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The behavioral scientist author of Just the Way You Are presents a provocative argument that the quality of one's life is directly related to the focus of one's attention, drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology to cover such topics as the human capacity for training concentration, the ways in which the creative mind thinks, and why people deliberate on the wrong factors when making big decisions.

Real Focus
Real Focus

Author: Psychologies Magazine

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0857086626

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Psychologies, the leading magazine for intelligent people, provides their inspirational yet rigorous approach to the perennial topic of focus, to include topics of mindfulness, clarity and productivity. How are you today? We would hazard a guess that your answer will be along the lines of 'I'm so busy,' 'I feel so frazzled,' or 'what-am-I doing-even reading-this-book, I've got so much to do!' However, we also suspect that you know in your heart of hearts, that life's not supposed to feel like this. You're not supposed to feel like you're in a hamster wheel that you can't get off; that life is a ‘whirlwind' or ‘one never-ending To Do list.' You know there has to be another way - but what is it? Well here it is: Real Focus. Written in association with Psychologies Magazine the leading magazine for intelligent people, covering work, personal development and lifestyle issues Real Focus is: Packed full of tips, techniques and advice to help you focus in on what matters Based on scientific evidence and cutting edge global research Rigorous with credible content presented in a light and accessible manner Inspirational yet down to earth and practical

You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)

Author: Jeff Goins

Publisher:

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780990378501

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Becoming a writer begins with a simple but important belief: You are a writer; you just need to write. In "You Are a Writer," Jeff Goins shares his own story of self-doubt and what it took for him to become a professional writer. He gives you practical steps to improve your writing, get published in magazines, and build a platform that puts you in charge. This book is about what it takes to be a writer in the 21st Century. You will learn the importance of passion and discipline and how to show up every day to do the work. Here's what else you will learn: -How to transition from wanting to be a writer to actually being one -What "good" writing is (and isn't) -How to stop waiting to be picked and finally choose yourself -What it takes to build a platform -Why authors need to brand themselves (and how to do it) -Tips for freelancing, guest blogging, and getting published in magazines -Different ways to network with other writers, artists, and influencers -The importance of blogging and social media and how to use it well to find more readers and fans of your writing "You Are a Writer" will help you fall back in love with writing and build an audience who shares your love. It's about living the dream of a life dedicated to words. AND IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU. Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Writing You ARE a Writer: Claiming the Title Writers Write The Myth of Good It Gets Tough Part 2: Getting Read Three Tools Every Writer Needs You Need a Platform Your Brand is You Channels of Connection Part 3: Taking Action Getting Started Before Your First Book When the Pitching Ends What Next?

Distracted
Distracted

Author: James M. Lang

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2020-10-20

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1541699815

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Keeping students focused can be difficult in a world filled with distractions -- which is why a renowned educator created a scientific solution to one of every teacher's biggest problems. Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has ruined students' ability to focus. The logical response is to ban electronics in class. But acclaimed educator James M. Lang argues that this solution obscures a deeper problem: how we teach is often at odds with how students learn. Classrooms are designed to force students into long periods of intense focus, but emerging science reveals that the brain is wired for distraction. We learn best when able to actively seek and synthesize new information. In Distracted, Lang rethinks the practice of teaching, revealing how educators can structure their classrooms less as distraction-free zones and more as environments where they can actively cultivate their students' attention. Brimming with ideas and grounded in new research, Distracted offers an innovative plan for the most important lesson of all: how to learn.