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41) Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Language
English
Description
Our relentless pursuit of the two traditional metrics of success--money and power--has led to an epidemic of burnout and stress-related illnesses, and an erosion in the quality of our relationships, family life, and, ironically, our careers. In a commencement address Arianna Huffington gave at Smith College in the spring of 2013, she likened our drive for money and power to two legs of a three-legged stool. They may hold us up temporarily, but sooner...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"The workplace is a magnet for clutter and mess. Who hasn't felt drained by wasteful meetings, disorganized papers, endless emails, and unnecessary tasks? These are the modern-day hazards of working, and they can slowly drain the joy from work, limit our chances of career progress, and undermine our well-being. There is another way. In Joy at Work, bestselling author and Netflix star Marie Kondo and Rice University business professor Scott Sonenshein...
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators and “master of the life hack” (GQ) explores the fascinating science of productivity and offers real-world takeaways to apply your life, whether you’re chasing peak productivity or simply trying to get back on track.
“Duhigg melds cutting-edge science, deep reporting,...
“Duhigg melds cutting-edge science, deep reporting,...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Have you every left a nerve-racking challenge and immediately wished for a do-over? Maybe after a job interview, a performance, or a difficult conversation? The very moments that require us to be genuine and commanding can instead cause us to feel phony and powerless. Too often we approach our lives' biggest hurdles with dread, execute them with anxiety, and leave them with regret. By accessing our personal power, we can achieve 'presence,' the state...
Author
Publisher
Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
268 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"A former CEO and best-selling author provides a proven system for people looking to take their personal goals off the backburner and create and execute a plan to achieve their personal, intellectual, business, relationship or financial dreams" --
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Oprah shares what she sees as a guide for activating your deepest vision of yourself and creating a life of success and significance. "Everyone has a purpose. And, according to Oprah Winfrey, 'Your real job in life is to figure out as soon as possible what that is, who you are meant to be, and begin to honor your calling in the best way possible.' That journey starts right here. In [this book], Oprah shares what she sees as a guide for activating...
Author
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
First, he was a beloved college football champion, media sensation, and best-selling author drafted in the first round of the 2010 Draft. Then he had a miracle playoff run with the Denver Broncos before being traded to the New York Jets. After one season he was cut by New York, next signed by the New England Patriots, then let go after training camp. Tim Tebow has achieved big victories and plunged the depths of failure, all while holding firm to...
49) The hating game
Publisher
Vertical
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this rhythmic celebration of sport and play, tennis champion and innovator Naomi Osaka shares key steps to becoming a true champ that include being kind, working as a team, doing your best, and most importantly, having fun" --
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Language
English
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Description
Dave Hollis, CEO of the Hollis Co. and husband of #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hollis, refutes the lies many men believe but don't talk about, topples the phony ideas about what 'real men' do, and points the way for men to finally start living the best versions of their lives.
54) Principles
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history. Dalio himself has appeared on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Along the way, Dalio discovered a set of unique principles that have led to Bridgewater's exceptionally effective culture, which...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"A simple question, isn't it? So why does it feel so hard to answer? What's happening behind our smiles, our busyness, our to-do lists? It's time to sit with all the questions we've been avoiding, ignoring, or just not hearing, to find a path to something real. Crack open this spine and get ready. We're about to get really honest. Because this book? It's not about my truth, it's about yours" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
212 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
We live in an "escalator world" filled with shortcuts, quick fixes, and distractions that make it all too easy to slide into procrastination, compromise, and mediocrity. How do successful people stay focused and achieve results? Learn to tackle the work that leads to real success.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xxi, 598 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"We all need mentors. Here are more than 100 of the world's best. When facing life's questions, who do you turn to for advice? We all need mentors, particularly when the odds seem stacked against us. To find his own, four-time #1 best-selling author Tim Ferriss tracked down more than 100 eclectic experts to help him, and you, navigate life. Through short, action-packed profiles, he shares their secrets for success, happiness, meaning, and more. No...
Author
Language
English
Description
Tony Hsieh--the widely-admired CEO of on-line shoe retailer, Zappos--explains how he created a unique culture and commitment to service that aims to improve the lives of its employees, customers, vendors and backers. Even better, he shows how creating happiness and record results go hand-in-hand.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The "Today Show" co-anchor shares his life lessons on success and happiness in a humorous essay collection.
These days, the road to success can feel jam-packed with scheduling, networking, nonstop hustle, and flat-out absurdity. And no one knows that better than Al Roker--beloved cohost of The Today Show, weatherperson extraordinaire, and the man we all secretly wish we could turn to for wisdom and wisecracks in our everyday lives. From his college...
Author
Publisher
Harmony
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 257 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project; Better Than Before) reveals the surprising truth about the four hidden personality types that drive everything we do. Learn how to understand yourself better--and also how to influence others more effectively"--