One of the defining moments in my life was the common entrance examination in Jamaica when I was eleven. I had to learn how to spell my name on the spot; for if not, I would not be allowed to take the test. This book discusses the twenty lessons I learned in my journey through life. They serve as my guide to attain success and happiness. If I did it, others can. I believe that anyone is capable of turning dreams into reality.
You might learn a few useful things at school, but most of what matters, most of what makes you into a fully functioning human being, no teacher will ever tell you. This diamond-sharp, honest book of hard-earned wisdom is one mother's effort to equip her daughter for survival in the real world. Heartbreakingly funny, Navigating Life has invaluable tips for students of life of all ages. It will challenge you to lead a more meaningful life and to tackle the bumps along the way with grit, style, and ingenuity.
Many of us trust money to fix our problems and secure our future. Accumulating and preserving wealth can become our ultimate goal. But money creates its own set of problems. Asset protection strategies can turn into a cage. Todd DeKruyter shows how to resist wealth's pull on our hearts and pursue a legacy of deep relationships and lasting impact.
This introductory course has been designed for women who are brand new to Walking with Purpose as well as those with more experience in Bible study. The themes we'll explore are the timeless, foundational, core questions that people return to century after century. Delving into these topics will help fill holes in our spiritual foundations so that we have something firm to stand on when life gets shaky. A DVD series, Priorities complements the course. Immensely practical and encouraging, Opening Your Heart is the perfect starting point as you seek to grow closer to God.
From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes a beautifully packaged, yearlong daily devotional based on the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs is God’s book of wisdom, teaching us the essence and goal of a Christian life. In this 365-day devotional, Timothy Keller offers readers a fresh, inspiring lesson for every day of the year based on different passages within the Book of Proverbs. With his trademark knowledge, Keller unlocks the wisdom within the poetry of Proverbs and guides us toward a new understanding of what it means to live a moral life. God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life is a book that readers will be able to turn to every day, year after year, to cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God. This makes a perfect companion to Keller’s devotional on the Psalms, The Songs of Jesus.
Fifteen years ago, Patricia Comeford was in the middle of a life-transforming career change and desperately looking for some guidance. While she found plenty of books about the nuts and bolts of a job search, she couldn't find one to help her through the spiritual, personal, and introspective aspects. Now, using the insights she gained as a headhunter helping hundreds of others to achieve their career goals, she's written the book she was looking for! "Lessons from a Headhunter…with Heart!" is a guided journey that will help readers: ? Honestly assess what they really want from a job ? Knock down the barriers that keep them from their true life's work ? Chart a realistic course to career satisfaction "Lessons from a Headhunter…with Heart!" speaks to any professional who has ever thought about making a job change, but doesn't know where to begin. This unique self-help book provides the support, encouragement, and advice job seekers need to go from thinking about changing jobs to doing it.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. “I was in ‘the void,’” she writes, “a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe.” Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart—and her journal—to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl’s loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere . . . and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. “I want Dave,” she cried. Her friend replied, “Option A is not available,” and then promised to help her make the most of Option B. We all live some form of Option B. This book will help us all make the most of it.
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and friendship in this captivating literary odyssey. Follow a group of adventurers through the wilderness as they unravel the mysteries of life, embrace their dreams under a starlit sky, and forge unbreakable bonds. Guiding Stars is a heartwarming tale of resilience, artistry, and the luminous power of true friendship.
David Guffey woke up to the sound of his alarm ringing loudly. He reached over to turn it off but was suddenly hit by a sharp pain in his stomach. He groaned and curled up into a ball, clutching his stomach tightly. The pain was so intense that he felt like he was being tortured. He tried to take deep breaths to calm himself down, but it only made things worse. Sweat began to pour down his face and his entire body was trembling with pain. He closed his eyes tightly and tried to ride it out, but the pain only grew worse. After what felt like hours, David finally lost consciousness. He couldn't remember anything that happened after that, but when he woke up, he felt weak and disoriented. He struggled to sit up, feeling as if his entire body had been drained of all energy. He noticed the tea table in front of him, with a spilled cup of water and a few empty pill bottles. He couldn't remember taking any medication, but he knew that he needed something to ease the pain. He tried to reach for the pills, but his hands were shaking so badly that he couldn't even hold them. He managed to grab a glass of water and slowly sipped it, feeling slightly better with each gulp. He knew that he needed to rest and regain his strength, but he also knew that he couldn't ignore this pain any longer. He needed to seek medical attention as soon as possible. David slowly got up, using the table to steady himself. He knew that he had a long road ahead of him, but he also knew that he had to fight. He took a deep breath and slowly made his way out of the room, determined to get the help he needed to overcome this pain.
