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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller, Win Every Argument is the ultimate practical guide to debate, persuasion and public speaking, by award-winning author, journalist, and interviewer Mehdi Hasan.'A masterclass from one of the most formidable debaters and interviewers of our time' – Riz AhmedArguments are everywhere – and especially given the fierce debates we’re all embroiled in today, everyone wants to win. Strong arguments, made in good faith, also have intrinsic value as they help us solve problems, uncover new ideas . . . and can also simply be fun.In this riveting guide to the art of argument, British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan reveals for the first time how to communicate with confidence, rise above the tit for tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate. Whether you're making a presentation at work, conducting interviews, or debating current political issues with a friend, H

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Book Synopsis'Superb.' Oliver Burkeman'An incredibly propulsive read. It will absolutely challenge you, in the best way possible, to change the way you think about work.' Anne Helen Petersen'A sharp analysis of modern work culture.' Vauhini VaraThe Good Enough Job reminds us that the biggest goal of all is to live a life we are happy with, and in which work is but one of the multitude of facets that make us who we are. An antidote to the toxic #hustle movement convincing us all we need to find fulfilment in the office, it denounces the dangers of burnout linked to those of us who cannot answer the question: beyond work, what's left?Conversations of burnout have bubbled to the top of the cultural zeitgeist as the line between work and not-work continues to blur. Burnout and workaholism are symptoms of a deeper root cause: a lack of separation between who we are and what we do. This book is not a credo against looking to work for fulfilment, nor is it in favour of treating work as a necessary evil. It is a guide to developing a healthier relationship to work through the stories of people who have successfully done so. These are stories that invite us to re-evaluate what makes us happy, and how we can work to live, rather than the other way round.Trade ReviewSuperb work. A fascinating and deeply reported challenge to the idea that our work should - or ever could - be the only centre of meaning, self-worth or community in our lives. The real-life stories recounted here fill the reader with the liberating sense that we absolutely could put work back in its place- and that the result would be both richer lives and more effective work. * Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author of FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS *The Good Enough Job is an incredibly propulsive read, filled with characters whose stories will be at once familiar and astonishing - and it will absolutely challenge you, in the best way possible, to change the way you think about work. This isn't a book about burnout, or addiction to a certain type of work - at least not precisely. It's a book about how so many people have come to root their entire sense of value in the work that they do for pay - and what happens when that strategy begins to sour. * Anne Helen Petersen, co-author of OUT OF OFFICE and author of CAN'T EVEN *Simone Stolzoff provides an important corrective to the modern impulse to either villainize or lionize our jobs, arguing that it's okay for our work to be just one element among many that contribute to a life well-lived. * Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of DIGITAL MINIMALISM and DEEP WORK *The Good Enough Job is a super helpful guide for anyone looking to renegotiate their relationship with work and to better fit their career goals into a happier, more fulfilling life. * Laurie Santos, Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast *I couldn't stop reading The Good Enough Job. It's packed with sharp analysis about modern work culture and vivid, surprising, page-turning stories of people who have sought - often clumsily, always bravely - to detach their sense of meaning and self-worth from their productivity as workers. In this timely dissection of what our overworked culture is doing to our psyches, I was startled to recognize myself. You will, too. * Vauhini Vara, former technology reporter for the Wall Street Journal, story editor at the New York Times and author of THE IMMORTAL KING RAO *

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Book SynopsisThe classic companion to the international bestseller The Go-Giver ''Share this book with those you care about'' Seth Godin''A manifesto for twenty-first-century leadership packaged in a fun and engaging story. Buy this book and get it in the hands of everyone in your company'' Darren Hardy, Success MagazineBen is an ambitious young executive charged with persuading 500 employee shareholders to agree to a merger that will save their company. But despite his best efforts, he can''t convince anyone to buy in to the deal.During his week at the company, Ben realizes that his aggressive style is actually making it harder to reach his goals. Will Ben find a way to sway the shareholders before the climactic vote? The answer may surprise you, as you follow Ben on his journey to understanding that the path to genuine influence lies less in taking leadership than in giving it.PLEASE NOTE: This book was previTrade ReviewWe should all seek to practice the message illustrated so elegantly in The Go-Giver Leader - that great leaders don't try to act like "leaders", they strive to be more human -- Simon SinekShare this book with those you care about * Seth Godin *A manifesto for twenty-first-century leadership packaged in a fun and engaging story. Buy this book and get it in the hands of everyone in your company * Darren Hardy, publisher, Success magazine *The Go-Giver Leader carries an important message for leaders, parents, and all other humans - that leadership, fundamentally, is about other people -- Captain L. David Marquet, U.S. Navy (ret.), author of Turn the Ship Around!This book captures the essence of life and leadership * John C Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership *

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Book SynopsisTHE EXPANDED EDITION''Just might be the best business book ever written'' Forbes Magazine''This book should be required reading for any manager'' Charles Duhigg''Full of detail about an interesting, intricate business'' The Wall Street Journal______________________________________________The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar''s singularly successful culture, including all he learned in the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain its creative culture while continuing to evolve.For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story quartet, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner thirty AcadTrade ReviewMany have attempted to formulate and categorize inspiration and creativity. What Ed Catmull shares instead is his astute experience that creativity isn’t strictly a well of ideas, but an alchemy of people. In Creativity, Inc. Ed reveals, with commonsense specificity and honesty, examples of how not to get in your own way and realize a creative coalescence of art, business and innovation. * George Lucas *This is best book ever written on what it takes to build a creative organization. It is the best because Catmull’s wisdom, modesty, and self-awareness fill every page. He shows how Pixar’s greatness results from connecting the specific little things they do (mostly things that anyone can do in any organization) to the big goal that drives everyone in the company: Making films that make them feel proud of one another. * Robert I. Sutton, Professor of Management Science at Stanford University, author of The No A**hole Rule and co-author of Scaling Up Excellence *Just might be the best business book ever written * Forbes Magazine *Pixar uses technology only as a means to an end; its films are rooted in human concerns, not computer wizardry. The same can be said of Creativity Inc., Ed Catmull’s endearingly thoughtful explanation of how the studio he co-founded generated hits such as the Toy Story trilogy, Up and Wall-E. . . . [Catmull] uses Pixar’s triumphs and near-disasters to outline a system for managing people in creative businesses—one in which candid criticism is delivered sensitively, while individuality and autonomy are not strangled by a robotic corporate culture * Financial Times *Achieving enormous success while holding fast to the highest artistic standards is a nice trick—and Pixar, with its creative leadership and persistent commitment to innovation, has pulled it off. This book should be required reading for any manager * Charles Duhigg - Author of THE POWER OF HABIT *

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated adaptation of the bestselling business fable, The Energy Bus, teaches children the benefits of staying positive In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, The Energy Bus, author Jon Gordon shows children how to overcome negativity, bullies and everyday challenges to be their best.Table of ContentsPart I: Reformatting Comparison Chapter 1: Ways of Knowing the Global Urban 25 Chapter 2 The Limits of Comparative Methodologies in Urban Studies Chapter 3 Comparative Urbanism in the Archives: Thinking with Variety, Thinking with Connections Chapter 4 Thinking Cities through Elsewhere: Reformatting Comparison Part II: Genetic Comparisons Chapter 5: Connections Chapter 6: Relations Part III: Generative Comparisons Chapter 7: Generating Concepts Chapter 8: Composing Comparisons Chapter 9: Conversations Part IV: Thinking from the Urban as Distinctive Chapter 10: Territories Chapter 11: Into the Territory, or, the Urban as Idea

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Book SynopsisMore than fifty years after the beginning of the Women's Movement, women are still not "making it" in traditionally male careers.Women start their careers on parity with men but generally end them far earlier, having achieved less status, lower compensation, and less satisfaction than men. Breaking Through Bias explains that it is the stereotypes about women, men, work, leadership, and family that hold women back, and it presents an integrated set of communication techniques that women can use to avoid the discriminatory consequences of these stereotypes. This highly practical book makes clear that women don't need to change who they are to succeed in their chosen careers, and they certainly don't need to act more like men. Women do, however, need to be attuned to the negative gender stereotypes that surround them; they need to anticipate the biases these stereotypes foster, and they need to manage the impressions they make to avoid or overcome these biases. Breaking Through Bias presents unique, practical, and effective advice about how women can at last break through gender bias in the workplace and win at the career advancement game.

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Book SynopsisDo you trust the voice in your head? Our brains are remarkable. They subconsciously translate the events around us into meaningful storylines that inform what we think and how we live. The problem is, the stories our minds feed us as facts aren't always true. Worse, these stories turn into false beliefs about others, the world, and ourselves that keep us from our true potential. These limiting beliefs confront us all. But what if you could harness your brain's operating system to tell a new story? Not just any story. A true story that empowers you to overcome limitations and surpass your goals. Drawing upon the latest insights in performance psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, as well as case studies from their own clients, New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller outline a framework anyone can follow to test their own assumptions and start living better, truer stories that shape superior outcomes in business and life.

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Book SynopsisStrategies that successful career changers use—and how to make them work for you.Nearly all of us have entertained the notion of changing careers. Feeling burned out at work, unfulfilled, or just plain unhappy with whatever we're doing, we long to reinvent ourselves on a new and different career path. But how do we make this transition successfully?In this update of the groundbreaking classic, bestselling author Herminia Ibarra presents a model for career reinvention that flies in the face of everything we've learned from "career experts"—and is tailor-made for changing careers in today's uncertain world. Career transition is not a linear path toward some predetermined identity, according to Ibarra, but a crooked journey along which we try on a host of "possible selves" we might become. Successful reinvention comes not from deciphering and analyzing our past, but from inventing and testing our possible futures.Using new examples of people in different stages of a career transition, Ibarra identifies the three critical strategies—experiment with new professional activities and identities, interact in new networks of people, and make sense of what is happening to us in light of emerging possibilities—that all successful career changers use. She shows how you can use these strategies to: Explore your possible selves Craft and execute "identity experiments" Create "small wins" that keep momentum going Connect with role models and mentors who can ease the transition Arrange new learnings into a coherent story Now with action-oriented exercises to help you work successfully through your own career transition, this updated edition gives you the tools to discover a new path and find success in your new career.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for Working Identity:"I don't have to predict that this book will become a classic. It already has. Well ahead of its time when first published, Working Identity now finds its sweet spot of ultrarelevance in our tumultuous era of career searching and pivoting." — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; author, Right Kind of Wrong"With a deft combination of story and science, Ibarra both debunks a portion of popular wisdom and demystifies the process of work transition. I've probably recommended this book more frequently than any other, including my own." — David Epstein, author, #1 New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and bestseller The Sports Gene"There has never been a better time to understand career transitions—and there has never been a better author to help us navigate these transitions." — Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School; author, Redesigning Work; and coauthor, The 100-Year Life"Herminia Ibarra's groundbreaking Working Identity continues to defy and disrupt conventional wisdom around career change. Even more relevant than it was two decades ago, this book is a gem for anyone who wants something more. Simply brilliant." — Whitney Johnson, CEO, Disruption Advisors; Thinkers50 Top 10 Management Thinker; and Wall Street Journal bestselling author"Herminia Ibarra flips our way of thinking. What we do shifts what we say to ourselves, which shifts our mindsets, which shifts our identity, which then expands what we can do. It's an upward spiral. This book is a new paradigm and pure genius." — Carol Kauffman, coauthor, Real-Time Leadership"Whether you're looking to switch industries, start your own business, or find a more fulfilling role within your current organization, this is the book you need to start your change today." — Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author, The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There"Sophisticated and savvy, Herminia Ibarra's timeless book challenges much of the conventional wisdom about how and why people change careers—and illuminates the experimentation, struggle, and joy that are essential to the process. For professionals contemplating a career change, Working Identity is essential reading." — Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author, The Power of Regret

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Book SynopsisJake Humphrey is one of Britain's best-respected sports presenters. Formerly lead Premier League presenter at BT Sport, Jake has covered events ranging from Formula 1 to the London Olympics and was the youngest-ever presenter of the BBC's Match of the Day.Damian Hughes is an expert on high-performing cultures. A trusted advisor to businesses and sportspeople around the world, he has been praised by the likes of Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali, Roger Bannister and Alex Ferguson.Jake and Damian are the creators of High Performance, the UK's most-downloaded podcast on the psychology of success. Since founding the podcast in 2020, the pair have interviewed unicorn-founding CEOs and World Heavyweight Champion boxers, completed two sell-out UK tours, and published three bestselling books on the art and science of high performance.

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Book SynopsisUSA Today Bestseller: now in paperback! Noted fashion entrepreneur and former McKinsey & Company consultant, Lisa Sun, shares the eight strengths that every woman can call upon to be confident and successful. Lisa comes across as young and overly enthusiastic at times. She should seek to have more gravitas. This is what Lisa Sun's boss wrote in her first review as a business analyst at the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Sun knew she wasn't alone in receiving this type of feedback and over the course of the last two decades, she has been on a journey to uncover what it means to be truly confident. In this thought-provoking and practical guide, Sun, founder of lifestyle brand Gravitas, has cracked the code to help women build their own self-worth on their own terms. By doing so she: Debunks the narrow view of confidence society has written for us Redefines confidence as an inclusive construct that combines several innate strengths Helps you discover your confidence language and tap into the source of your self-belief Arms you with the tools to flex other strengths so you can shatter your expectations for yourself Sun shares her own journey of self-discovery and growth and combines it with proprietary research, real-world examples, and anecdotes from other successful women who have championed their own definition of self-worth. Whatever stage of life you're in, Gravitas offers valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed in any setting. Whether you are a mom, entrepreneur, creative soul, executive, thinker, maker, or doer, Sun will show you how you too can live life with total self-assurance and find your own gravitas. Real confidence is the outward expression of an inner belief, and that belief is translated into actionLisa Sun

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Book SynopsisNOW WITH A FOREWORD BY ARIANNA HUFFINGTON ''This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success'' Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People''Most people don''t have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I''m certain that you''ll be glad you did'' Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is MarketingNearly a decade since its original publication, the term ''go-giver'' has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfilment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.------------------------------------The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for succeTrade ReviewMost people don't have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I'm certain that you'll be glad you did * Seth Godin, author of The Dip *These five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfil your dreams! * Brian Tracy, author of Eat That Frog! *This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success * Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People *Not since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you * David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire *The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager * Pat Williams, author of Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic *The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately * Darren Richardson, author of Science of Mind *A lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit * Lois P. Frankel, PhD, author of See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office *

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Book Synopsis''The Bible of business and personal productivity'' Lifehack''A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from ''the personal productivity guru'' Fast CompanySince it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen''s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. ''GTD'' is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to Trade ReviewI am a devout, card-carrying GTD true believer . . . The entire approach has boosted not only my productivity but also my wider well-being. But what amazes me just as much is how deeply GTD has taken hold around the world . . . This is a genuine movement -- Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of DriveGetting Things Done describes an incredibly practical process that can help busy people regain control of their lives. It can help you be more successful. Even more important, it can help you have a happier life! -- Marshall Goldsmith, coeditor, The Leader of the Future and Coaching for LeadershipGetting Things Done offers help building the new mental skills needed in an age of multitasking and overload -- Sue Shellenbarger * The Wall Street Journal *David Allen's productivity principles are rooted in big ideas . . . but they're also eminently practical -- Keith H. Hammonds, Fast CompanyThe bible of business and personal productivity * Lifehack *I recently attended David's seminar on getting organised, and after seeing him in action I have hope . . . David Allen's seminar was an eye-opener -- Stewart Alsop * Fortune *Allen drops down from high-level philosophising to the fine details of time management. Take a minute to check this one out -- Mark Henricks * Entrepreneur *David Allen brings new clarity to the power of purpose, the essential nature of relaxation, and deceptively simple guidelines for getting things done. He employs extensive experience, personal stories, and his own recipe for simplicity, speed and fun -- Frances Hesselbein, Chairman, Board of Governors, Leader to Leader InstituteAnyone who reads this book can apply this knowledge and these skills in their lives for immediate results -- Stephen P. Magee, Chaired Professor of Business and Economics, University of Texas at AustinA true skeptic of most management fixes, I have to say David's program is a winner! -- Joline Godfrey, CEO, Independent Means, Inc., and author of Our Wildest DreamsWARNING: Reading Getting Things Done can be hazardous to your old habits of procrastination. David Allen's approach is refreshingly simple and intuitive. He provides the systems, tools and tips to achieve profound results -- Carola Endicott, Director, Quality Resources, New England Medical CenterI am a devout, card-carrying GTD true believer . . . The entire approach has boosted not only my productivity but also my wider well-being. But what amazes me just as much is how deeply GTD has taken hold around the world . . . This is a genuine movement * Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive *Getting Things Done describes an incredibly practical process that can help busy people regain control of their lives. It can help you be more successful. Even more important, it can help you have a happier life! * Marshall Goldsmith, coeditor, The Leader of the Future and Coaching for Leadership *Getting Things Done offers help building the new mental skills needed in an age of multitasking and overload * Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall Street Journal *David Allen's productivity principles are rooted in big ideas . . . but they're also eminently practical * Keith H. Hammonds, Fast Company *

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Book SynopsisJenny Wood is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, former Google executive, and former Harvard Business School researcher. She is also the founder of Own Your Career, one of Google's largest career programs.In her book, Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It, Jenny breaks down nine bold traits that defy conventional wisdom: Obsessed, Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless and Bossy. Her practical, no-nonsense approach empowers ambitious people to break the mould, be better leaders, build influence and reach their full potential. Jenny has been featured on NBC and Bloomberg, and in Harvard Business Review, Forbes magazine and Business Insider. She lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and two kids.

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Book SynopsisA fully updated edition of the popular guide that has sold over 68,000 copies, Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 3rd Edition offers simple but effective strategies to get your life in order—and keep it that way. Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I Organizing for the Disorganized PART II Individual Projects CHAPTER ONE The Kitchen CHAPTER TWO The Dining Room CHAPTER THREE Adult Bedrooms CHAPTER FOUR Kid Bedrooms CHAPTER FIVE The Laundry CHAPTER SIX The Living Room/ Family Room CHAPTER SEVEN The Playroom CHAPTER EIGHT The Bathroom CHAPTER NINE The Office CHAPTER TEN Time Management: Calendars and To-Dos CHAPTER ELEVEN Storage Spaces CHAPTER TWELVE Packing and Moving Conclusion Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisUSA TODAY BESTSELLER “Think of this book as your personal guide for moving into the leadership spot you dream about—without losing yourself in the web of workplace lies and half-truths women too frequently fall for.” —Forbes A master class “filled with the wisdom that exponentially transforms your career and life” (Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper), 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work shares the un-common sense women need to succeed—and the lies to ignore along the way.Bonnie Hammer’s legendary career spans five decades in a turbulent, male-driven industry. Today, Bonnie is a powerful leader at the very top of her field, and women at all levels constantly ask her: What is your secret to success? Her power—and her staying power—comes from rejecting common myths about how women are “supposed” to act in the workplace. She knows that the traditional wisdom women are told about work—pithy phrases like “don’t mix work with play,” “talk is cheap,” “follow your dreams,” “know your worth,” “trust your gut,” and “you can have it all”—hold women back. Having risen from an entry-level production assistant whose chief charge was a dog, to a transformative, top executive at NBCUniversal, Bonnie challenges conventional workplace wisdom and shares the un-common sense women need to succeed. Bonnie has mentored countless women in every industry. She’s known for telling the uncensored and uncompromising truth—even when it isn’t easy to hear. Now, she gives you her private master class—replacing the lies women have been fed about work with her unique wisdom. You will learn powerful new truths and easily digestible, practical advice to apply in your own life. Written with humor and heart, and full of insights and research, 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work is an “honest, unfiltered guidebook…a must-read for any woman at any stage in her career” (Chelsea Clinton). It doesn’t just explain one woman’s rise to the top in a tough industry; it shows how any woman can rise as high as she wants in her own work world.

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining, illustrated adaptation of Ray Dalio’s Principles, the #1 New York Times bestseller that has sold more than two million copies worldwide.Principles for Success distills Ray Dalio’s 600-page bestseller, Principles: Life & Work, down to an easy-to-read and entertaining format that’s acces­sible to readers of all ages. It contains the key elements of the unconven­tional principles that helped Dalio become one of the world’s most suc­cessful people—and that have now been read and shared by millions worldwide—including how to set goals, learn from mistakes, and collaborate with others to produce exceptional results. Whether you’re already a fan of the ideas in Princi­ples or are discovering them for the first time, this illustrated guide will help you achieve success in having the life that you want to have.Trade ReviewPraise for Ray Dalio and Principles: “Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights.” —Bill Gates “[Ray’s Principles are] filled with such wisdom.” —Arianna Huffington “Ray’s my mentor. . . Principles changed my life.” —Diddy “I learned so much from Ray’s Principles and even more from talking to him.” —Gwyneth Paltrow “Principles is the book I wish I’d had as a young entrepreneur.” —Mark Cuban “Principles is a must-read.” —Marc Benioff “Everyone with goals and dreams can learn from Ray’s approach.” —Michael Bloomberg “Principles had a profound positive impact on my leadership style.” —Reed Hastings “I found Principles to be truly extraordinary.” —Tony Robbins “[Ray’s Principles] has already changed how I think about making decisions in my life and in my business.” —Tim Ferriss

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Book SynopsisAnd yet, that natural creativity is slowly squeezed out of us because we think it’s childish or it’s “time to grow up.” Now Todd Herman—backed by scientific research and countless stories from the real world—will show us how to tap into the human imagination to unleash new versions of ourselves, ready-made to kick ass.Trade Review“I used this exact strategy to get to the top of my sport. This is truly what elite professionals do to win. This book is a gift!” — Frank Shamrock, UFC champion, entrepreneur, and philanthropist “My first thought: This book is going to change minds and change lives. My second thought: How can I get this book into all of my clients’ hands?!” — JJ Virgin “This needs to be required reading for every ambitious soul! Finally, a book to help conquer the challenges of doing hard stuff by someone who has coached top performers!” — Brian Smith “In The Alter Ego Effect, Herman takes you on a mind-expanding journey to find your Heroic Self. If you want a stronger mental game—get this book!” — Emily Fletcher “Todd has written the definitive playbook for people striving to achieve great things! This will not only inspire people but give them a real tool to help win at life.” — Neil Patel

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Book SynopsisCatalyst will transform your approach to networking, making it fun and infinitely more effective. A good business developer, prospector and networker knows how to create a positive connection with the people they meet. They are the catalyst that creates a chemical reaction between strangers, and they know how to convert these opportunities into new business.Louisa Clarke and David Kean have spent their careers catalysing strangers into contacts and converting contacts into clients - and even into friends. They have built successful businesses together using the proven techniques in this book, and they have helped hundreds of companies around the world win billions in new business by applying the same methods. Catalyst is full of illustrative anecdotes, hard-won wisdom and a step-by-step methodology. Whatever industry you work in, if you need more clients to buy your services and you''re not sure how to find them, convince them or wTrade ReviewCatalyst is a manual for winning business in today's economy, recommended to anyone who wants to grow their client base. Catalyst is brimming with great advice and inspiration -- Annette King, CEO Publicis Groupe UKCatalyst fizzes with actionable ideas. A firecracker of a book to get you blazing a trail for new business from two of the best operators around -- Julia Hobsbawm OBE, founder and chair, Editorial Intelligence and author of the bestselling The Simplicity PrincipleA must-read - especially post-Covid - for anyone involved in business generation. Entertaining whilst it educates, this indispensable guidebook is a revelation for any driven professional and will definitely put you ahead of the competition - if she hasn't read it as well. Time excellently well spent -- Jane Reeve, Chief Communications Officer, FerrariHumour is one of the only things that increases when you share it, as the authors of this immensely good-natured book on the human touch in business know. But I also found myself thinking about plumbing metaphors. May the good Lord spare us from pipeline accelerators, but here you can read and understand how in business, as in life, it's better to be a radiator than a drain -- Stephen Bayley, recovering design guru and author of Value: What money can't buy. A handbook for practical hedonismAn enjoyable and practical asset recommended to anyone who has to develop new business. It nails what it takes to find new clients and be a valued, trusted advisor to them; helping others helps us be more successful -- Guy Gregory, Executive Director, Client Care and Business Development, CBRE LtdAccelerate your understanding of how to grow business, fast. Recommended to anyone who dreads networking events: an entertaining and effective guide to oiling the wheels of business without the need to be oleaginous -- Sophie Devonshire, CEO, The Marketing SocietyAn extremely timely book. Now more than ever we need to understand how to communicate with each other better -- Rachel Bridge, author of Already Brilliant and How to Work for YourselfSuch a refreshing book about such a necessary part of doing business, and something so often misunderstood. Catalyst is athoroughly enjoyable and helpful read, packed with great examples, stories and tools for how to develop business, and, above all, packed with common sense. And all expressed in a natural and jargon-free way too. Terrific stuff -- Rita Clifton CBE, portfolio chair and non-executive directorUnlike many 'how to' business books, Catalyst is both an entertaining and informative read. It gives you a wealth of practical steps to transform the way you identify and secure new clients. It really gets you thinking about your approach and how you should flex your style to create real chemistry with prospects -- Deborah Saw * Catalyst magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhat do you want to be when you grow up? It''s a familiar question we''re all asked as kids. While seemingly harmless, the question has unintended consequences. It can make you feel like you need to choose one job, one passion, one thing to be about. Guess what? You don''t. Having a lot of different interests, projects and curiosities doesn''t make you a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Your endless curiosity doesn''t mean you are broken or flaky. What you are is a multipotentialite: someone with many interests and creative pursuits. And that is actually your biggest strength.How to Be Everything helps you channel your diverse passions and skills to work for you. Based on her popular TED talk, Why some of us don''t have one true calling, Emilie Wapnick flips the script on conventional career advice. Instead of suggesting that you specialize, choose a niche or accumulate 10,000 hours of practice in a single area, Wapnick provides a practical framewoTrade Review“Feel-good, encouraging advice on distilling a variety of passions and interests into success. This book is chock full of great exercises and practical advice and we highly recommend picking up a copy. ” — Forbes “We are all unique, so why does there only seem to be one path towards success? How to Be Everything throws out this one-size-fits-all approach and explains how to make our diverse skills sets work for us. — Todd Rose, Harvard University scientist, co-founder and president of the Center for Individual Opportunity, and author of The End of Average “Emilie brings hope, tools, inspiration and affirmation to the most misunderstood and undervalued segment of our society: multipotentialites. I raise my fist in solidarity, and celebrate this groundbreaking book!” — Pamela Slim, author of Body of Work and Escape from Cubicle Nation “If you’ve struggled finding your place in a world that rewards conformity, you know that choosing a single profession isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. You’re no longer alone—Emilie’s HOW TO BE EVERYTHING is a beautiful guide with practical tools to help you find your way without losing yourself.” — Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness of Pursuit and The $100 Startup How to be Everything helps you understand and process your diverse skills so you don’t have to sacrifice your potential. This book will help you fulfill your biggest dreams; all of them! — Buzzfeed “If you still don’t know what you’re doing with your life, Emilie Wapnick’s new book will make you feel better.” — Bustle “How to Be Everything is an empowering guide...This book is for the kind of people who can’t choose just one path because they aspire to be Art Directors + Restaurant Owners + Teachers + Best-Selling Authors + more all in this lifetime” — Darla Magazine

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Book SynopsisIt''s time to rethink our attitudes to work.For too long we have convinced ourselves that the only jobs worth doing involve sitting at a desk. Generations of school-leavers head for university lacking the skills to fix or even understand the most basic technology. And yet many of us are not suited to office life, while skilled manual work provides one of the few and most rewarding paths to a secure living.Drawing on the work of our greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Heidegger, from Karl Marx to Iris Murdoch, as well as on his own experiences as an electrician and motorcycle mechanic, Matthew Crawford''s irreverent and inspiring manifesto will change the way you think about work forever.Trade ReviewOne of the most influential thinkers of our time * Sunday Times *Masterly * Economist *The best book I have read for ages ... a profound exploration of modern education, work and capitalism ... I happen to know it is in [Education Secretary] Mr Gove's in-tray ... its analysis applies with horrible precision to our education system -- Matthew d'Ancona * Telegraph *A philosophy of how life should be lived, how children should be educated and how economies should be run ... Full of interesting stories and thought-provoking aperçus enlivened with humour ... Important, memorable and enjoyable -- Louis de Bernières * The Times *A next-generation Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance to rally the millions who feel emotionally disconnected from work * Financial Times *A powerful new book -- David Willetts, Universities and Science Minister * Telegraph *Persuasive and timely * The Times *A deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real hands-on knowledge. Quirky, surprising and moving -- Richard SennettA stunning indictment of the modern workplace ... Crawford points in the direction of a richer, more fulfilling way of life. This is a book that will endure -- Reihan Salam * The Atlantic *A beautiful little book about human excellence * New York Times *A superb combination of testimony and reflection, and you can't put it down -- Harvey Mansfield, Professor of Government at HarvardA bestseller in the United States, but its critique of 'post-industrial' capitalism is equally pertinent here ... Will be enjoyed for its iconoclasm, swagger and dry humour * Telegraph *No one who cares about the future of human work can afford to ignore this book -- Jackson Lears, editor of RaritanA masterpiece filled with surprises * Dallas Morning News *The best self-help book that I've ever read. Kind of like Heidegger and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance * Slate *A breakout success ... touched a big nerve, quickly becoming a national best seller and generating widespread publicity * New York Times *A surprise hit ... Americans, perhaps, have found their guide * Financial Times *While the specifics come from American experience, almost everything in the book also holds true for Britain -- Ian Jack * Guardian *May upend your preconceptions about labour and, just maybe, cause you to rethink your career (or how you spend your weekends) ... Impassioned and profound * Washington Post *[A] tender, wise little volume ... Crawford is a kindred spirit -- Lionel ShriverElegant and humorous * The Times *A short book that punches hard and deserves to spark off a wide debate * Herald Scotland *The sleeper hit of the publishing season * Boston Globe *

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Book SynopsisA columnist, career couselor, and author of Wishcraft tells how to discover one''s hidden talents and embark on the career one really wants. Reprint. National ad/promo.

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Book Synopsis''I found my power when I realized it was within me, within my skin and within my soul. It just needed to be set free.'' Leigh-Anne Pinnock''s life changed overnight when she became part of the first ever girl band to win the X-Factor. The multi-platinum selling supergroup Little Mix, went on to become one of the biggest girl bands of all time.Launched into chart-topping global fame, Leigh-Anne was living her childhood dream of becoming a popstar. But behind the scenes, as a Black woman within an industry and team with little diversity, Leigh-Anne was struggling with her identity and felt completely lost. In her highly anticipated memoir, Leigh-Anne shares her journey from growing up in a mixed-race family in Britain to taking the pop world by storm. Honest and direct, she reveals the challenges and prejudices that stood in her path and how she overcame them by embracing her own power. Sharing the experiences and lessons that have sha

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Book SynopsisNew stories and new processes that outline the fourth stage of awakening of ho'oponopono Author Joe Vitale's previous book, Zero Limits, presented a unique self-help breakthrough focused on helping overworked, overstressed individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.Table of ContentsForeword Dame D.C. Cordova xiii Acknowledgments xix Introduction In the Beginning 1 Chapter 1 The Shit Hits 7 Chapter 2 You Will Never Be the Same 14 Chapter 3 Is Morrnah Crazy? 22 Chapter 4 Will the Real Ho’oponopono Please Stand Up? 30 Chapter 5 Whose Fault Is It, Anyway? 35 Chapter 6 Where Are These Programs Coming From? 39 Chapter 7 Control Switch: The Placebo Effect 42 Chapter 8 The Secret Mirror 49 Chapter 9 The Law of Attraction versus Ho’oponopono 54 Chapter 10 Even So . . . Intentions Are for Wimps! 62 Chapter 11 Wish Box or Gift Box? 66 Chapter 12 The Art of Un-Attracting 70 Chapter 13 New Clearing Methods 73 Chapter 14 Got a Problem? 80 Chapter 15 The Fifth Miracle 85 Chapter 16 More Zero Limits Event Secrets 89 Chapter 17 Did It Really Happen? The Big Fat Lie 93 Chapter 18 How to Start Your Own Religion 99 Chapter 19 The Miracle of Ho’oponopono 103 Afterword Getting the “Hang” of It 107 Appendix A Ho’oponopono Questions and Answers 110 Appendix B The Whiteboard Meditation 113 Appendix C An Interview with Dr. Joe Vitale 118 By Kory Basaraba Appendix D Zero Limits Questions and Answers 143 Appendix E Dr. Hew Len Visits Your Inner Child 147 Appendix F Ho’oponopono Detail Release List 156 By Saul Maraney Appendix G Success Stories 174 Resources 200 Bibliography 202 About the Author 208 Index 209 Miracles Coaching® Offer 215

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Book SynopsisFrom one of todayâs leading experts in content marketing, Content Inc. is the go-to guide to building a solid small business by establishing a loyal audience before you sell products or services.In these pages, Joe Pulizzi provides a lower-risk, more effective way to create a path to success by re-engineering the process that so often leads to failure: Youâll learn how to develop valuable content, build an audience around that contentâand then create a product for that audience. Content Inc. walks you through the entire process, showing how to: Choose a marketable content topic Figure out where little or no competition exists Choose your top channel for disseminating content Build long-term customer loyalty Monetize your product or service Expand your content into multiple channels Sell your content asset or scale it into a large enterprise This updated edition includes new and e

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Book SynopsisAdrian Bilan is the Director of User Experience (UX) for UK/EMEA at CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. He is a seasoned and renowned UX designer, with over two decades of experience in the industry and he offers a unique perspective on the intersections between UX and other disciplines. Throughout his career he has worked with start-ups, Fortune 500 companies and previously ran his own design studio. He is based in London, UK.Trade Review"A comprehensive description of the cardinal elements of the UX design process providing the knowledge and tools necessary to become a UX designer." -- Andrea Picchi, Head of Design and Research, Kroo Bank"A must-read book for anyone looking to up-skill in UX, no matter your level." -- Tom Scott, CEO and founder, Verified"Inspiring and insightful. A definitive guide to understanding UX design." -- Nick Read, Product Leader"Adrian shares a wealth of practical insights through this engaging, thoughtful and easy-to-read book." -- Ersan Hakki, Group Head of Agile Delivery, ITVTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction: How to use this book; Section - PART ONE: Why UX? Chapter - 01: What is UX?; Chapter - 02: Why is UX important?; Chapter - 03: Roles in UX; Section - PART TWO: UX Processes; Chapter - 04: Getting Started; Chapter - 05: Research; Chapter - 06: Design; Chapter - 07: Validation; Section - PART THREE: UX Tools; Chapter - 08: Research tools; Chapter - 09: UI tools; Chapter - 10: Project management tools; Section - PART FOUR: Scaling UX; Chapter - 11: Design systems; Section - PART FIVE: UX in practice; Chapter - 12: Product development process; Chapter - 13: Working in a cross-functional team; Section - PART SIX: Becoming a UX designer; Chapter - 14: The UX mindset; Chapter - 15: UX career paths; Chapter - 16: The UX portfolio; Chapter - 17: Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisNo gimmicks. No hyperbole. Finally, just the truth on what it takes to earn successAs the central curator of the success media industry for over 25 years, author Darren Hardy has heard it all, seen it all, and tried most of it. This book reveals the core principles that drive success. The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every superachiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will find strategies on:How to win--every time! The No. 1 strategy to achieve any goal and triumph over any competitor, even if they''re smarter, more talented or more experienced.Eradicating your bad habits (some you might be unaware of!) that are derailing your progress.Painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs.The real, lasting keys to motivation--how to get yourself to do things you don''t feel like doing.Capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum. Catch this, and you''ll be unstoppable.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The 80/20 Principle, a book of daily advice to help you live better for less effort In The80/20 Daily, Richard Koch draws on insights from a life devoted to living the 80/20 way to create a day-by-day guide to successful living. Every day he shares insights and meditations on achieving success and cultivating intelligent laziness, themed by topic and covering all the big questions from happiness and self-belief, to relationships and money. As you go through the year, you'll discover that in all these areas, very few inputs are decisive in delivering results, leaving you more time to get on with doing what you love.The 80/20 Daily is the first thing you'll turn to when you wake up to discover new ways to become happier, better off, less stressed and more successful.

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Book SynopsisWhat stops you performing at your best? Your ego.Your ego is your natural defence system, triggered when strong emotions such as anxiety and fear sweep through you. When you''re doing something important - preparing for an exam, taking a driving test, speaking in public, making a business presentation, or striving to improve your performance in sport - your ego is sure to interfere. By enabling you to understand your underlying motivations and anxieties, DETOX YOUR EGO helps you improve the way you go about achieving those goals.DETOX YOUR EGO takes you on a journey of self-discovery, a process that enables youto master your own ego in order to increase your health, happiness and purpose. Psychologist Steven Sylvester''s inspiring and ground-breaking approach focuses on a brand new approach to winning. In DETOX YOUR EGO, Sylvester shares for the very first time the seven easy steps to be freer, happier and more successful in your life.

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Book SynopsisA thought-provoking and unique look at status, inequality and the psychology behind it.Trade ReviewA persuasive and highly readable account of how rising inequality, and not just absolute poverty, is undermining our politics, social cohesion, long-term prosperity and general well-being -- Barack ObamaKeith Payne has written an eye-opening book with profound resonance for the state of our world. We all know that income inequality has dire economic and societal consequences, but THE BROKEN LADDER shows that it has deep psychological impact too, affecting our decision-making, our mood and our health. A thoughtful look - and a rallying cry - into the way our environment shapes us all -- Susan Cain author of QUIET: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN'T STOP TALKINGTHE BROKEN LADDER's examination of the consequences of inequality - of what it is like to be poor and to feel poor - is as profound as it is revelatory. Keith Payne is a lovely, graceful writer. Replete with gems of research studies, insights and illuminating examples and implications, this book will change the way you think about your world -- Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of THE HOW OF HAPPINESSTHE BROKEN LADDER is an important, timely and beautifully written account of how inequality affects us all. Though it surely plagues the poorest and most vulnerable members of society, Keith Payne expertly and engagingly shows that it also touches the wealthy and privileged. Payne marshals the cutting edge in psychology and neuroscience research to explain how inequality influences our political and religious beliefs, how we perform at work, and how we respond to stress and physical threats - and how we can combat its most insidious effects on our lives -- Adam Alter, author of IRRESISTIBLE: WHY WE CAN'T STOP CHECKING, SCROLLING, CLICKING AND WATCHINGBrilliant ... [A]n important, fascinating read arguing that inequality creates a public health crisis ... Payne challenges a common perception that the real problem isn't inequality but poverty, and he's persuasive that societies are shaped not just by disadvantage at the bottom but also by inequality across the spectrum -- Nicholas Kristof * NEW YORK TIMES *Authoritative, thought provoking, accessible and well worth a spot on your summer reading list ... Payne embraces the egalitarian view that inequality of income is problem in and of itself-economically, morally, politically ... While we have come to understand that a society can suffer from having either too much inequality or too little, the challenge now is identifying and getting to that sweet spot in between -- Steven Pearlstein * WASHINGTON POST *Keith Payne, professor of psychology and neuroscience, weaves strands of memoir into THE BROKEN LADDER, which accepts inequality of income as a problem but then goes on explain how it affects our mood, decision making and even our immune systems * THE BIG ISSUE *

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Excellent.' The Times'Offers a fresh take on how to create your own balance, be more productive and feel fulfilled in the high-pressure social media age.' Cosmopolitan, 12 BEST NEW BOOKS TO READ'Serves some serious inspiration for the business-minded.' Bustle, TOP DEBUT BOOKS OF 2021'Pinpoints and unpacks the confusing and impossible messages we are all fed about modern work, how we are supposedly meant to be "nailing" all areas of our life all at once.' Emma Gannon________________We all know the pressure of feeling like we should be grinding 24/7 while simultaneously being told that we should 'just relax' and take care of ourselves, like we somehow have to decide between success and sanity. But in today's complex working world, where every hobby can be a hustle and social media is the lens through which we view ourselves and others, this seemingly impossible choice couldn't be further from our reality.In Working Hard, Hardly Working, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed 'lazy workaholic' Grace Beverley challenges this unrealistic and unnecessary split, and offers a fresh take on how to create your own balance, be more productive and feel fulfilled.________________A BOOK TO HELP YOU:Create your own Productivity Method: Work smart and do more of what you loveMake your routine work for you: Optimise your habits and reap the benefitsUnderstand your value: Get into your flow and enjoy your everydayEngage in effective self-care: How stepping back can help you move forwards

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HOW TO DOMINATE, MAKE MILLIONS, AND GET ANYTHING YOU WANT "Serhant shows us it's not enough to just have goals, but to chase our dreams with a verve and joyous energy. Highly practical and infectiously fun." Mark Manson, NYT bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked"In Big Money Energy, Ryan Serhant shows readers that when positive energy is mixed with self-confidence and topped off with a heavy dose of hustle. . . anything can be achieved." Sophia Amoruso, NYT bestselling author of #GIRLBOSS Big Money Energy is the feeling you get when you encounter someone who is massively succeeding at life. They're the ultimate picture of self-confidence. There's no bravado, no bragging - they know they have BME and so does everyone else. You get Big Money Energy by being 100% committed to making your vision a reality... and that vision has to be BIG. Ten years ago, Ryan Serhant, billion dollar broker and co-star of Million Dollar Listing New York was living paycheque-to-paycheque and didn't even own a suit. He realized that while he couldn't change his circumstances or the balance of his bank account, there was one thing he could change - his energy. The energy you give off impacts every area of your life, from how much money you earn and how much power you have, to who you socialize with and the jobs you get. Determined to leave his low-rent lifestyle behind forever, Serhant took life-changing steps that resulted in his getting cast on television and doubling his income every year for the next decade. He is now the CEO and Founder of SERHANT., a multi-dimensional property brokerage and media company, and averages a billion dollars in sales every year. Big Money Energy shows you how he tapped into his Big Money Energy to crush his goals and achieve huge success, earning his first million before he turned thirty. Whether you're a self-made entrepreneur, a corporate executive or barista, Serhant will teach you how to climb the ladder to success better and faster than anyone else. If you want Big Money Energy, this is your blueprint. This book is an inspirational, lively guide for anyone who is ambitious enough to dream big and is committed to doing whatever it takes to conquer their goals.

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Book SynopsisAnyone seeking to influence others must first know their own story, and how to tell it properly. Whether you're proposing a risky new venture, trying to close a deal, or leading a charge against injustice, you have a story to tell. Tell it well and you will create a shared experience with your listeners that can have profound results.In this modern classic, Annette Simmons reminds us that the oldest tool of influence is also the most powerful. Fully revised and updated to account for new technology and social media, along with two new chapters on the role of stories in the development of civilization and how to adjust your story to your specific goal, Simmons showcases over a hundred examples of effective storytelling drawn from the front lines of business and government, as well as myths, fables, and parables from around the world. Whether writing a screenplay, or announcing a corporate reorganization, Simmons illustrates how story can be used in ways that cold facts, bullet points, and directives can't. These stories, combined with practical storytelling techniques, show anyone how to become a more effective communicator and achieve their goals.

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