Kelly, Scott
Summary: "Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, Astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure, and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 629.45 KELFeiler, Bruce
Summary: America's workforce is at a once-in-a-generation turning point: unprecedented numbers are quitting their jobs, rethinking their routines, breaking away from stifling expectations. The most suffocating iron cage of all is the idea that each of us must follow a linear career" lock into a dream early, always climb higher, never stop until you reach the top. Few ideas have squandered more human...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.3 FEISummary: For the first time in paperback, here is the all-in-one "bible" on how to fire up the creative powers of your mind to attain a life of prosperity. The Prosperity Bible is a one-of-a-kind resource that collects the greatest moneymaking secrets from authors across every field-religion, finance, philosophy, and self-help-and makes them available in a single, handy volume.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin 2011
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 650.1 HILRay, James A.
Summary: Argues that true happiness and wealth can be obtained by achieving harmony in all areas of life, challenging popular beliefs about the importance of balance while explaining how to address five key priorities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 RAYToussaint, Alex
Summary: "Alex Toussaint is known for his grueling workouts where he promises "to kick your ass" - yet thousands keep coming back for more. Why? Because he might be the most motivational teacher out there right now. His mantra is "Feel good, Look Good, Do Better." He expects more from you, and from himself. Yet so much of what he talks about is NOT about the bike. Alex's enthusiasm for life is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 131 TOURiggle, Nick
Summary: In this engaging, fun, and astute investigation of a thoroughly contemporary condition, philosopher and former pro skater Nick Riggle argues that our collective interest in being awesome (and not sucking) marks a new era in American culture, one that is shaped by relatively recent social, political, and technological shifts. At the core of his work is the idea that awesome people are exemplars...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 RIGWinget, Larry.
Summary: This motivational speaker uses humour to help you take responsibility for your life and own up to the truth. Chapters include "Everyone screws up", "Get smarter", and "You are out of time". Larry says that "if you don't have much going wrong in your life, then you don't have much going on in your life" and will help you to stop, think and stop whining.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.7 WINSummary: Best selling author Andy Andrews shares stories and describes the seven decisions that anyone a can use to live a happier, more successful life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Acorn Media 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 ANDBrafman, Ori.
Summary: A journey into the hidden psychological influences that derail our decision-making. Why is it so difficult to end a doomed relationship? Why do we listen to advice just because it came from someone "important"? Why are we more likely to fall in love when there's danger involved? Here, organizational thinker Ori Brafman and his brother, psychologist Rom Brafman, answer these questions and more....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155 BRAGibson, Laurieann
Summary: The A-list choreographer and pop-culture influencer behind such superstars as Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Diddy draws on her celebrity expertise to encourage creative readers to embrace their distinct qualities and carve a personal path to success.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 GIBGreen, Alexander
Summary: "Beyond Wealth by New York Times bestselling author Alexander Green is a blueprint for personal prosperity. But the rewards are more than just financial. The book reveals fail-proof, time-tested strategies to help you achieve maximum success in both your business and personal life. One of the nation's highest-rated and most-admired investment analysts, Mr. Green offers ageless wisdom and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.024 GREAndrews, Andy
Summary: Outlines seven key decisions that can determine the amount of success in a person's life, and describes how to properly make these decisions to achieve success.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 ANDBrande, Dorothea.
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Publisher / Publication Date: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 170 BRAFerriss, Timothy
Summary: Fitness, money, and wisdom -- here are the tools. Over the last two years, Tim Ferriss has collected the routines and tools of world-class performers around the globe while interviewing them for his self-titled podcast. Now the distilled notebook of tips and tricks that helped him double his income, flexibility, happiness, and more is available as Tools of Titans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 FERGardner, Chris (Chris P.)
Summary: The author shares the life lessons that enabled him to rise from a homeless single father to a millionaire businessman and outlines steps for recovering from professional or physical setbacks and finding the motivation to pursue new challenges.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amistad 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 GARHill, Napoleon
Summary: The Law of Success was a precursor to Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich. Hill was well known for researching what made millionaires different from the common man. The sixteen lessons in this book perfectly crystallize everything you will need to know to succeed during these hard economic times. Many of today's best known self help books take their core concepts form this book. The Secret, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sublime Books 2015
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Mandino, Og.
Contents: The greatest salesman in the world -- The greatest secret in the world -- The greatest miracle in the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lifetime Books 1997
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Contents: Introduction to Rpm (26:18) -- The Power of Focus (23:26) -- Focus On Results and Purpose (13:16) -- Massive Action Plan (17:38).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Robbins Research International 2014
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Sanders, Tim
Contents: Prologue. Billye's lesson I never forgot -- The case for confidence. Sideways years -- The awakening -- The good loop -- The principles of total confidence. Principle 1 : Feed your mind good stuff -- Principle 2 : Move the conversation forward -- Principle 3 : Exercise your gratitude muscle -- Principle 4 : Give to be rich -- Principle 5 : Prepare yourself -- Principle 6 : Balance your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 170.44 SANTobin, Bob.
Contents: Introduction -- How it all started -- It's about you (not them) -- Dreams have soul; objectives don't -- You have to read the air -- Tough is good -- Courage matters -- Get rid of the jerks -- Learn forever -- Make work fun -- The dream gets bigger -- References -- Suggested readings -- Acknowledgments -- About the author.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BenBella Books 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 651 TOBWard, Jesmyn
Summary: "For Tulane University's 2018 commencement, Jesmyn Ward delivered a stirring speech about the value of hard work and the importance of respect for oneself and others. Speaking about the challenges she and her family overcame, Ward inspired everyone in the audience with her meditation on tenacity in the face of hardship. Ward's moving words will inspire listeners as they prepare for the next...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WARD, JESMYN WARAndrews, Andy
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Nelson Publishers 2004
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC ANDAsprey, Dave
Summary: The "Bulletproof Radio" podcaster outlines proven techniques for promoting personal happiness, health, and success in accordance with the examples of today's game changers, from David Perlmutter to Arianna Huffington.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Guilfoyle, Kimberly.
Summary: "Kimberly Guilfoyle, host of Fox News's "The Five," teaches women and men how to "make their case" to further their success in all aspects of life, filled with anecdotes from the author's years as a successful prosecutor and TV journalist. When Kimberly Guilfoyle was just ten years old she lost her mother to a battle with leukemia. Her father knew that he couldn't possibly anticipate all the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015