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"A young author on the cusp of a literary breakthrough is forced to make a Faustian bargain with an editor at a publishing house-the man who inspired his novel"--

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal).
If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan,...

This book demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in modern culture, charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples of how to use introvert talents to adapt to various situations. At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over...

"What do you want more than anything else in the world? What is it that will fulfill your dreams? Is it greater personal happiness? Is it a more successful, more creative life? Is it merging your passion for art with your talent as a bonds trader? Or maybe it's just spending more time looking after yourself and those you love the most?"--BOOK JACKET. "And once you know what you want, how do you go about getting it?"--BOOK JACKET. "In 9 Secrets of...

Argues that people underestimate the importance of romance in their lives and that they can find it in and through business -- by designing products, services, and experiences that connect them with something greater than themselves.

In this rich, rewarding book, Dr. Peale brings the problems of today into focus and provides hard-hitting, practical advice on how to cope with them by boosting the enthusiasm one brings to each new day.

Readers will learn a series of powerful, practical strategies to set and achieve goals in every area of life faster than most people would imagine possible. The book explains not only how to set goals, but the detailed process of organizing your entire life around the achievement of everything you want, both financially and personally.

Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, his central message is that the most important goal for anyone is to find their life's purpose despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in their way.--From publisher description.