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Do Nothing! [Book]

    Do Nothing by J Keith Murnighan

    By: J. Keith Murnighan

    From this Book:  9 Quotes

    Book Overview:  According to J. Keith Murnighan, Great leaders don’t do any­thing—except think, make key decisions, help people do their jobs better, and add a touch of organizational control to make sure the final recipes come out okay. In sharp contrast, most leaders are too busy actually working to do these things—and their teams suffer as a result.  Do Nothing!’s practical strategies and true stories will show you how to set high expec­tations for your team and watch it rise to the challenge. It will help you establish a healthier culture by trusting people more than they expect to be trusted. And it will help you overcome your natural tendencies toward micromanagement so you can let people do their jobs—even when you know you could do their jobs better.

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    Original Self [Book]

      Original Self by Thomas Moore

      By: Thomas Moore

      From this Book:  20 Quotes

      Book Overview:  In Original Self, spiritual pioneer Thomas Moore guides readers back to their God-given personalities through fifty heart-lifting meditations. This inspiring collection offers fresh interpretations of living with originality rather than conformity, presenting multidimensional portraits of the creative self and different angles from which to top one’s primal emotions and possibilities. Learn what it means to live from the burning essence of the heart, with the creativity that comes from allowing the soul to blossom in its own colors and shapes.  With his usual grace and insight, Moore counters the prevailing assumptions of the day and offers strikingly unorthodox views on what is virtuous and healthy, opening up possibilities for a renewal of the way we live socially and in our private lives.

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      Whatcha Gonna Do With That Duck? [Book]

        Whatcha Gonna Do With That Duck by Seth Godin

        By: Seth Godin

        From this Book: 28 Quotes

        Book Overview:  Made for dipping into again and again, Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck? brings together the very best of Seth Godin’s acclaimed blog and is a classic for fans both old and new. ‘Getting your ducks in a row is a fine thing to do. But deciding what you are going to do with that duck is a far more important issue.’ Since he started blogging in the early 1990s, he has written more than two million words and shaped the way we think about marketing, leadership, careers, inno­vation, creativity, and more. Much of his writing is inspirational and some is incendiary. Collected here are six years of his best, most entertaining, and most poignant blog posts, plus a few bonus ebooks.

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        1. Top 15 Quotes from Whatcha Gonna Do With That Duck by Seth Godin
        2. Seth Godin Quote on Quitting—Quitting More So You Can Focus More On What Matters [Plus 30 Things to Consider Quitting] (Beyond the Quote 71/365)

        The Art of Stillness [Book]

          The Art of Stillness by Pico Iyer

          By: Pico Iyer

          From this Book:  14 Quotes

          Book Overview:  Why might a lifelong traveler like Pico Iyer, who has journeyed from Easter Island to Ethiopia, Cuba to Kathmandu, think that sitting quietly in a room might be the ultimate adventure? Because in our madly accelerating world, our lives are crowded, chaotic and noisy. There’s never been a greater need to slow down, tune out and give ourselves permission to be still.

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          Love, Freedom, Aloneness:  The Koan of Relationships [Book]

            Love, Freedom, Aloneness - The Koan of Relationships

            By: Osho

            From this Book:  23 Quotes

            Book Overview: In today’s world, freedom is our basic condition, and until we learn to live with that freedom, and learn to live by ourselves and with ourselves, we are denying ourselves the possibility of finding love and happiness with someone else.  Love can only happen through freedom and in conjunction with a deep respect for ourselves and the other. Is it possible to be alone and not lonely? Where are the boundaries that define “lust” versus “love”…and can lust ever grow into love? In Love, Freedom, Aloneness you will find unique, radical, and intelligent perspectives on these and other essential questions. In our post-ideological world, where old moralities are out of date, we have a golden opportunity to redefine and revitalize the very foundations of our lives. We have the chance to start afresh with ourselves, our relationships to others, and to find fulfillment and success for the individual and for society as a whole.

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            Mindset: The New Psychology of Success [Book]

              Mindset by Carol Dweck

              By: Carol S. Dweck

              From this Book:  9 Quotes

              Book Overview: Carol Dweck explains why it’s not just our abilities and talent that bring us success—but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn’t foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals—personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area.

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              1. 25 Life-Altering Quotes On How Mindset Changes Everything.

              The Road Less Traveled [Book]

                The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck

                By: Scott Peck

                From this Book:  28 Quotes

                Book Overview: Written in a voice that is timeless in its message of understanding, The Road Less Traveled continues to help us explore the very nature of loving relationships and leads us toward a new serenity and fullness of life. It helps us learn how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become a more sensitive parent; and ultimately how to become one’s own true self.  Recognizing that, as in the famous opening line of his book, “Life is difficult” and that the journey to spiritual growth is a long one, Dr. Peck never bullies his readers, but rather guides them gently through the hard and often painful process of change toward a higher level of self-understanding.

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                1. 5 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Stop Selectively Listening and Start Truly Listening to Children.
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                Tribes [Book]

                  Tribes by Seth Godin

                  By: Seth Godin

                  From this Book:  12 Quotes

                  Book Overview:  The Web can do amazing things, but it can’t provide leadership. That still has to come from individuals—people just like you who have passion about something. The explosion in tribes means that anyone who wants to make a difference now has the tools at her fingertips.  If you think leadership is for other people, think again―leaders come in surprising packages. Ignore an opportunity to lead and you risk turning into a “sheepwalker”―someone who fights to protect the status quo at all costs, never asking if obedience is doing you (or your organization) any good.  Sheepwalkers don’t do very well these days.  Tribes will make you think (really think) about the opportunities for leading your fellow employees, customers, investors, believers, hobbyists, readers…. It’s not easy, but it’s easier than you probably imagine.

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                  1. 10 Quotes from Tribes by Seth Godin… And Why We Need You to Lead Us.

                  Get Off Your “But” [Book]

                    Get Off Your "But" by Sean Stephenson

                    By: Sean Stephenson

                    From this Book:  8 Quotes

                    Book Overview:  In addition to presenting Sean Stephenson’s unbelievable life story, Get Off Your “But,” offers anyone who needs to conquer fears and insecurities a hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabatoge.  Sean – a successful psychotherapist – shows what it takes to overcome the big bumps in the road, eliminate excuses, end insecurities, and ultimately stand up for happiness and success in life.

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                    The Great Work of Your Life [Book]

                      The Great Work Of Your Life - Stephen Cope

                      By: Stephen Cope

                      From this Book: 10 Quotes

                      Book Overview:  If you’re feeling lost in your own life’s journey, The Great Work of Your Life may provide you with answers to the questions you most urgently need addressed—and may help you to find and to embrace your true calling.

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                      The Gifts of Imperfection [Book]

                        The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

                        By: Brené Brown

                        From this Book: 14 Quotes

                        Book Overview:  In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living—a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.

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                        The Four Agreements [Book]

                          The Four Agreements Book

                          By: Don Miguel Ruiz

                          From this Book:  20 Quotes

                          Book Overview:  In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering.  Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.  The Four Agreements are: Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions, Always Do Your Best.

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                          You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero [Book]

                            You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero

                            By:  Jen Sincero

                            From this Book: 17 Quotes

                            Book Overview:  In this refreshingly entertaining how-to guide, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and world-traveling success coach, Jen Sincero, serves up 27 bite-sized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word. If you’re ready to make some serious changes around here, You Are a Badass will help you: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want, blast past your fears so you can take big exciting risks, figure out how to make some damn money already, learn to love yourself and others, set big goals and reach them – it will basically show you how to create a life you totally love, and how to create it NOW.

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                            Awaken the Giant Within [Book]

                              Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins

                              By: Anthony Robbins

                              From this Book: 53 Quotes

                              Book Overview:  Wake up and take control of your life!  Anthony Robbins provides a step-by-step program teaching the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life, and harness the forces that shape your destiny.

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                              3. Tony Robbins Quote on Caring For Your Mind, Emotions, and Spirit Like A Garden—The Ultimate Garden (Beyond the Quote 78/365)
                              4. Optimists’ Club Creed [Excerpt]
                              5. The Defining Moment of Mother Teresa’s Heroic Life [Excerpt]

                              The War of Art [Book]

                                The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

                                By: Steven Pressfield

                                From this Book: 6 Quotes

                                Book Overview:  What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? Why is there a naysayer within? How can we avoid the roadblocks of any creative endeavor—be it starting up a dream business venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece?  Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.

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                                1. The Five Areas of My Life That I Block Out Time For So That I May Perform At My Best.
                                2. How Being Faced with Death Changes our Priorities in Life [Excerpt]
                                3. Steven Pressfield Quote on Creative Work and How To Overcome The Resistance To Express It (Beyond the Quote 189/365)

                                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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                                    1. Top 10 Quotes from Savor by Thich Nhat Hanh
                                    2. Mindful Eating — How To Savor Every Bite and Fulfill More Than Just Your Stomach
                                    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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                                        1. Top 15 Quotes from The Art of Living

                                        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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