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The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery [Book]

    The Rise by Sarah Lewis

    By: Sarah Lewis

    From this Book:  6 Quotes

    Book Overview:  It is one of the enduring enigmas of the human experience: many of our most iconic, creative endeavors from Nobel Prize winning discoveries to entrepreneurial inventions and works in the arts are not achievements but conversions, corrections after failed attempts. The Rise explores the inestimable value of often ignored ideas the power of surrender for fortitude, the criticality of play for innovation, the propulsion of the near win on the road to mastery, and the importance of grit and creative practice. From an uncommonly insightful writer, The Rise is a true masterwork.

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    Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life [Book]

      Savor by Thich Nhat Hanh

      By: Thích Nhất Hạnh, Lilian Cheung

      From this Book: 19 Quotes

      Book Overview:  Common sense tells us that to lose weight, we must eat less and exercise more. But somehow we get stalled. We start on a weight-loss program with good intentions but cannot stay on track. Neither the countless fad diets, nor the annual spending of $50 billion on weight loss helps us feel better or lose weight.  Savor teaches us how to easily adopt the practice of mindfulness and integrate it into eating, exercise, and all facets of our daily life, so that being conscious and present becomes a core part of our being.

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      3. An Apple Meditation
      4. The Four Noble Truths
      5. Thich Nhat Hanh Quote on Inner Peace and Understanding The Nature Of Our Inner World (Beyond the Quote 244/365)

      As A Man Thinketh [Book]

        As A Man Thinketh by James Allen

        By: James Allen

        From this Book:  17 Quotes

        Book Overview:  The mind guides our footsteps as we progress along the pathway of life.  Purity of mind leads inevitably to purity of life, to the precious love and understanding that should control our everyday acts and attitudes towards friends and foes.  But where must one look for guidance?  How does one achieve purity of mind that alone brings happiness and confidence?  The author offers his clear answers in this book As A Man Thinketh.

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        The Art of Living [Book]

          The Art of Living By Sharon Lebell

          By: Sharon Lebell

          From this Book:  25 Quotes

          Book Overview: Epictetus was born into slavery about 55 ce in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire.  Once freed, he established an influential school of Stoic philosophy, stressing that human beings cannot control life, only their responses to it.  By putting into practice the ninety-three witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to meet the challenges of everyday life successfully and to face life’s inevitable losses and disappointments with grace.

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          I Am Malala [Book]

            I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

            By:  Malala Yousafzai

            From this Book:  6 Quotes

            Book Overview:  When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.  On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive.  I Am Malala is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls’ education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.  I Am Malala will make you believe in the power of one person’s voice to inspire change in the world.

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            Leadership Gold [Book]

              26 Leadership Lessons in Quotes from Leadership Gold by John Maxwell
              By: John C. Maxwell

              Book Overview: A leader among leaders, John Maxwell promised himself early in his career that he wouldn’t write this book until he was sixty.  And now it’s finally here. Leadership Gold took Maxwell a lifetime to write, and it delivers his most valuable lessons from forty years of leading.  With his signature style, Maxwell comes alongside like a mentor, candidly taking readers through what feels like a one-on-one leadership program. Leadership Gold offers the best of the best, the tried-and-true lessons that no one but Maxwell can share.

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              The Book of Understanding [Book]

                The Book of Understanding By Osho

                By: Osho

                From this Book: 24 Quotes

                Book Overview:  The path to freedom is filled with questions and uncertainty. Is it possible to truly know who we are? Do our lives have a purpose, or are we just accidental? What are we meant to contribute? What are we meant to become, to create, and to share?  In The Book of Understanding, Osho, one of the most provocative thinkers of our time, challenges us to understand our world and ourselves in a new and radical way. In this groundbreaking work, Osho identifies, loosens, and ultimately helps to untie the knots of fear and misunderstanding that restrict us—leaving us free to discover and create our own individual path to freedom.

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                3. Buddha: On Getting Insulted [Excerpt]
                4. Abraham Lincoln: On Being the Son of a Shoemaker [Excerpt]
                5. How To Find The Lion Within — An Ancient Parable About a Lion and a Sheep [Excerpt]

                Delivering Happiness [Book]

                  Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

                  By: Tony Hsieh

                  From this Book: 10 Quotes

                  Book Overview:  In Delivering Happiness, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh shares the different lessons he has learned in business and life, from starting a worm farm to running a pizza business, through LinkExchange, Zappos, and more. Fast-paced and down-to-earth, Delivering Happiness shows how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success-and how by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own.

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                  The Alchemist [Book]

                    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

                    By: Paulo Coelho

                    From this Book: 16 Quotes

                    Book Overview:  The Alchemist, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids.  Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest.  No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way.  But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within.  Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.

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                    The Speed of Trust [Book]

                      The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey

                      By: Stephen M. R. Covey

                      From this Book:  19 Quotes

                      Book Overview:  From Stephen R. Covey’s eldest son comes a revolutionary new path towards productivity and satisfaction. Trust, says Stephen M.R. Covey, is the very basis of the new global economy, and he shows how trust and the speed at which it is established with clients, employees and constituents is the essential ingredient for any high performance, successful organization.  For business leaders and public figures in any arena, The Speed of Trust offers an unprecedented and eminently practical look at exactly how trust functions in our every transaction and relationship— from the most personal to the broadest, most indirect interaction and how to establish trust immediately so that you and your organization can forego the time killing, bureaucratic check -and- balance processes so often deployed in lieu of actual trust.

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                      Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff [Book]

                        Dont sweat the small stuff by Richard Carlson

                        By: Richard Carlson

                        From this Book: 49 Quotes

                        Book Overview: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and it’s all small stuff is a book that shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life.  You can learn to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggests, including advice such as “Think of your problems as potential teachers”; “Remember that when you die, your ‘In’ box won’t be empty”; and “Do one thing at a time.”  With gentle, supportive suggestions, Dr.Carlson reveals ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring, with the added benefit of making your life more calm and stress-free.

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                        4. Do You Know What’s Going To Happen Next? Maybe So, Maybe Not? A Powerful Short Story
                        5. Richard Carlson Quote on Dealing With Bad Moods (Beyond the Quote 179/365)
                        6. Richard Carlson Quote on Letting Go Of Expectations and A Short Story About Finding Inner Peace (Beyond the Quote 158/365)
                        7. Richard Carlson Quote on How Wherever You Go, There You Are (Beyond the Quote 140/365)
                        8. Richard Carlson Quote on Blowing Things Out of Proportion (Beyond the Quote 108/365)

                        The Icarus Deception [Book]

                          The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin

                          By: Seth Godin

                          From this Book: 13 Quotes

                          Book Overview:  In Seth Godin’s most inspiring book, he challenges readers to find the courage to treat their work as a form of art.  Everyone knows that Icarus’s father made him wings and told him not to fly too close to the sun; he ignored the warning and plunged to his doom. The lesson: Play it safe. Listen to the experts. It was the perfect propaganda for the industrial economy. What boss wouldn’t want employees to believe that obedience and conformity are the keys to success?  But we tend to forget that Icarus was also warned not to fly too low, because seawater would ruin the lift in his wings. Flying too low is even more dangerous than flying too high, because it feels deceptively safe.  The safety zone has moved. Conformity no longer leads to comfort. But the good news is that creativity is scarce and more valuable than ever. So is choosing to do something unpredictable and brave: Make art. Being an artist isn’t a genetic disposition or a specific talent. It’s an attitude we can all adopt. It’s a hunger to seize new ground, make connections, and work without a map. If you do those things you’re an artist, no matter what it says on your business card.  Godin shows us how it’s possible and convinces us why it’s essential.

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                          The 8th Habit [Book]

                            The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen Covey
                            By: Stephen R. Covey

                            Book Overview: In order to thrive, innovate, excel and lead in what Covey calls the new Knowledge Worker Age, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness…to greatness. Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today’s new reality requires a sea change of new thinking — a new mind-set, a new skill-set, a new tool-set — in short, a whole new habit.

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                            Rich Dad, Poor Dad [Book]

                              Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

                              By: Robert Kiyosaki

                              From this Book:  13 Quotes

                              Book Overview:  Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert’s story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you. With perspectives that often contradict conventional wisdom, Robert has earned a reputation for straight talk, irreverence, and courage. He is regarded worldwide as a passionate advocate for financial education.

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