Never Stop Pushing is a motivational autobiography by Olympic Greco-Roman champion wrestler Rulon Gardner (Gold Medal, 2000; Bronze Medal, 2004). This inspiring memoir comes from one of the world's most remarkable athletes who achieved arguably the greatest upset in individual sports history when he defeated the Russian Alexander Karelin -- three-time Olympic champ, undefeated and unscored upon for a decade before his match with Gardner -- in the 2000 Gold Medal match. Rulon Gardner tells the story of his impoverished upbringing as one of nine children in a close-knit Mormon family on a farm in Wyoming, where in performing unceasing chores he developed tremendous strength at an early age. Gardner writes about his struggles in school made arduous by learning disabilities that have challenged him his whole life. Also, after winning his Gold Medal, we read how this champion survived a snowmobile accident that marooned him outdoors for eighteen hours in high country. Rulon Gardner recovered from this and went on to defend his Gold Medal at Athens in 2004 -- yet another comeback from this athlete who was supposed to simply fade away.
In The Self Help Book: 6 Practical Ways to Never Stop Growing, author and coach Jared Graybeal outlines six practical ways to live a life of constant growth while avoiding stagnation or burnout. Confidence. Competence. Clarity. Character. Connections. Commitment. This short, insightful guide is filled with inspiration and encouragement and is designed to give you the perspective you're looking for, no matter what's going on in your life. Pick it up each year or turn to it whenever you have questions and find the answers you need. Just relocated to a new city? Revisit the connections chapter. Struggling in your personal life? Revisit the chapter on character. Every time you turn to The Self Help Book, you'll walk away encouraged, knowing that every day is an opportunity to grow and that you have the ability to do so.
In Never Enough, Mike Hayes—former Commander of SEAL Team TWO—helps readers apply high-stakes lessons about excellence, agility, and meaning across their personal and professional lives. Mike Hayes has lived a lifetime of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. He has been held at gunpoint and threatened with execution. He’s jumped out of a building rigged to explode, helped amputate a teammate’s leg, and made countless split-second life-and-death decisions. He’s written countless emails to his family, telling them how much he loves them, just in case those were the last words of his they’d ever read. Outside of the SEALs, he’s run meetings in the White House Situation Room, negotiated international arms treaties, and developed high-impact corporate strategies. Over his many years of leadership, he has always strived to be better, to contribute more, and to put others first. That’s what makes him an effective leader, and it’s the quality that he’s identified in all of the great leaders he’s encountered. That continual striving to lift those around him has filled Mike’s life with meaning and purpose, has made him secure in the knowledge that he brings his best to everything he does, and has made him someone others can rely on. In Never Enough, Mike Hayes recounts dramatic stories and offers battle- and boardroom-tested advice that will motivate readers to do work of value, live lives of purpose, and stretch themselves to reach their highest potential.
Pushing Ice is the brilliant tale of extraordinary aliens, glittering technologies, and sweeping space opera from award-winning science fiction author Alastair Reynolds. 2057. Humanity has raised exploiting the solar system to an art form. Bella Lind and the crew of her nuclear-powered ship, the Rockhopper, push ice. They mine comets. And they're good at it. The Rockhopper is nearing the end of its current mission cycle, and everyone is desperate for some much-needed R & R, when startling news arrives from Saturn: Janus, one of Saturn's ice moons, has inexplicably left its natural orbit and is now heading out of the solar system at high speed. As layers of camouflage fall away, it becomes clear that Janus was never a moon in the first place. It's some kind of machine -- and it is now headed toward a fuzzily glimpsed artifact 260 light-years away. The Rockhopper is the only ship anywhere near Janus, and Bella Lind is ordered to shadow it for the few vital days before it falls forever out of reach. In accepting this mission, she sets her ship and her crew on a collision course with destiny -- for Janus has more surprises in store, and not all of them are welcome.
YOU by Ricky Roberts III is such a book. The author interjects personal experiences with an —in your face— writing style that challenges the reader to take control regardless of the circumstances. From setting goals, to developing positive thinking habits, to embracing our inherent value, YOU delivers practical, insightful help to young and old alike. The premise is simple: the answers to your dreams lie within you. —This book is a testament to the strength we all possess to overcome obstacles and seek something better.— —Chris Stone —As I began to read, tears filled my eyes with excitement. I couldn't stop; I had to keep reading. —Crystal Roberts —YOU is an inspiring motivational book that helps you to get in touch with your true self.— —Robert D. Palo
The true story of the greatest conspiracy in US history—and how to fight back. Have you ever seen a baby pigeon? You haven’t, have you? No one has, not in many, many years. They used to be everywhere. You couldn’t walk out of your front door in New York City in the 1930s without seeing dozens of those little guys scurrying around. Today, there are millions of grown up pigeons in New York, but not a baby pigeon to be seen. That’s because they come out of the factory as adults. This is one of the many smoking guns of the bird drone surveillance crisis. Since 1959, the Deep State has mercilessly slaughtered over 12 billion birds and replaced them with identical drones that are designed to spy on private citizens and report their every action directly to the government. From pet canaries to Sesame Street, the shadowy figures that pull the strings have infiltrated every aspect of our society, making a mockery of civil liberties while the American people live in blissful ignorance. Until now. In Birds Aren’t Real, whistleblowers Peter McIndoe and Connor Gaydos trace the roots of a political conspiracy so vast and well-hidden that it almost seems like an elaborate hoax. These hero Bird Truthers have risked life and limb to compile and disseminate a treasure trove of information about the origins of the surveillance crisis, its spread, and the patriots who are on the front lines today, raising awareness and working to reclaim America as the land of the free. This urgent manifesto features a host of useful illustrations, activities, and leaked classified documents that will convince even the most outspoken skeptic that birds aren’t real. The truth is out there: will you stand and fight before it’s too late?
A social entrepreneur and humanitarian describes how to make goals a reality through the same principles and strategies that saw him through spinal surgeries, living on food stamps, and nearly dying in a car accident.
Building and scaling a successful business is a challenging and rewarding process that requires careful planning and execution. This book "The Startup Blueprint: The Insider's Guide to Creating and Scaling a Successful Business" is a comprehensive guide to the startup process, providing an overview of the key concepts and strategies that are essential for success. The book is designed to be a roadmap for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners, helping them navigate the journey from idea to launch and beyond. The main themes of the book include identifying a profitable business idea, developing a business plan, building and managing a team, securing funding, marketing and growth strategies, financial management and planning, scaling and exit strategies, and staying ahead of the game. Each chapter will cover these themes in depth, providing the reader with a solid foundation for building and scaling a successful business. As you read through the book, you will learn about the key takeaways that are essential for success, including: The importance of identifying a profitable business idea and evaluating and refining your ideas The differences between a lean business plan and a traditional business plan, and the key components of each Building and managing a high-performing team, including hiring the right people, setting clear goals, motivating and inspiring your team, and managing performance Strategies for securing funding, including bootstrapping, startup accelerators, angel investors, venture capital, grants, and crowdfunding Tips and strategies for implementing effective marketing and growth strategies, including targeting the right audience and channels Understanding your startup's financial position and financial planning and management, including setting financial goals, creating a budget, monitoring cash flow and profitability, and making informed decisions based on financial data Strategies for scaling and exit, including scaling strategies and exit strategies Tips and strategies for staying informed and adapting to changes in the market, and learning curve for new-time founders The book is organized into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the startup process. The chapters are structured in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for the reader to follow along and understand the key concepts. The book also includes case studies of successful startups, including Amazon, Uber, Slack, Spotify, and Peloton, providing the reader with valuable insights and lessons from some of the world's most successful companies. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or just looking to learn more about the startup process, this book is the perfect resource. So sit back, grab a notebook and pen, and get ready to embark on your journey to building and scaling a successful business.
What would the world look like if women were confident, empowered, and fulfilled? Why do so many women get lost in endless overwhelm, imperfect relationships, and draining jobs? How can women overcome all of these obstacles to become the best version of themselves—the person they were meant to be? In Becoming ‘You’ for Women, Wendy Turner-Larsen answers these questions and more. This book is the must-have kit—complete with revolutionary concepts, in-depth explanations, interactive exercises, and supplementary resources—for women who are ready to take the leap to become who they really are. Becoming ‘You’ for Women is the last self-help book you’ll ever need. Turner-Larsen draws on her thirty years of mental health, counselling, and coaching experience to show women how to un become the person they think they should be and thereby become their true, whole, empowered selves. This book will show you how to identify the beliefs that are getting in your way, how to let go of these beliefs, how to engage with your emotions and spirituality, and how to improve brain health so you can become you—the person you truly are and want to be. By equipping yourself with this knowledge, you will gain the courage, know-how, and develop the self-compassion you need to take full responsibility of your life and make those long-overdue changes. Like all journeys, this one begins with a single step: choosing to embark on this adventure to become you. And, as Turner-Larsen will convince you, you are enough.
