Academic Success

Most people have this idea that we should be trying to find our passion or discover our passion - like we're on some magical Easter egg hunt for our perfect calling in life. But instead of "finding our passion", what if we started creating a life we could be passionate about living?

In our culture, there is a premium placed on finding our passion, as though somehow once we've found it, our lives will finally start to come together as we've always imagined. We've held onto these beliefs about passion and have made daily and even life-changing decisions based on the principle of following our passion.

Many parents are concerned they’re not qualified enough to educate their children. You are not alone in your quest for guidance. There is a wealth of resources at your fingertips to guide you through the start-up process and valuable tools to help you through each academic year. This book provides a comprehensive list of all the tools you will need to set up for homeschooling and the activities with hidden costs you might not consider. Whether you are considering homeschooling as a short-term or long-term option, this book is a one-stop homeschooling resource and parent handbook!

Raise the Bar, Change the Game is the beautifully written autobiography of an entrepreneur. Rarely do you have a biography where personal humanity is intricately interwoven with the business successes and failures that occur when someone takes a road never before traveled; in this case, through the newly-fallen Soviet Union.

The inspiring story of a pioneering program that is redefining urban young adults as economic assets, not deficits. During Gerald Chertavian’s many years as a Big Brother, the former technology entrepreneur realized that our nation’s "Opportunity Divide" strands millions of young, disadvantaged, yet motivated workers at the bottom of the job ladder. In 2000 Chertavian dedicated his life to closing that divide, and Year Up was born.

Dr. Orison Swett Marden triumphed over his tragic childhood to become a man who was revered by millions and who became known worldwide as "The Father of the American Success Movement".

قبل أقل من عشرين عاما لم يتخيل مدرس اللغة الإنجليزية بمعهد التكنولوجيا فى مدينة هانغتشو الصينية أنه بعد عشرين عاما سيكون أشهر شخص صينى فى العالم وأنه سيغير مفاهيم التجارة الدولية ويقلب كل الموازين، ما يون مؤسس موقع علي بابا الشهير الذي يعد أكبر موقع للتجارة فى العالم والذى أدرجت شركته فى البورصة نيويورك العام الماضي هو الآن أغنى شخص فى الصين وهو المحرك بروحه وفكره العديد من النجاحات التى حققها اقتصاد الصين، فى هذا الكتاب يحكى ما يون عن قصة صعوده. هو كتاب يحكي تجربة نجاح حية كان رأس مالها الوحيد هو الحلم والمثابرة.

Wayne Rogers has, over the past four decades, become an enormously successful entrepreneur and businessman - and in Make Your Own Rules he shows you how to retain your own identity and reap tremendous rewards in your career and business while doing so. Using fascinating examples from his wide array of experiences - all of which involved leaping into situations where he lacked the traditional background in a particular field - Rogers presents a clarion call to the creative-minded person who isn’t quite sure how to apply that creativity to the world of business.

We Took the Risk dives into the personal journeys of 25 executives who, through their own combination of traits, took on the challenges of an early US renewable energy industry. Far from being a self-improvement book or a glorified “who’s who” run down, this book provides a backdrop by which to juxtaposition your own career journey. Author Tom Weirich lets you view the beginnings of the industry as if you were there, lock in step with these entrepreneurial leaders, as they sift through decisions that would forever impact the trajectory of renewables in the US.

Deeply exploring the complex dance between business and self-awareness, The Wisdom of Love in Business, explores both. Kathy discusses her struggles to stay true to herself while attaining extraordinary success in a field dominated by men. The Wisdom of Love in Business is an essential book for anyone seeking deeper meaning in their personal and professional journeys, while achieving entrepreneurial success.

Climbing his way out of the foster care system and into the Marine Corps, Sean P. Jensen rebuilt his life to include a loving wife, family, and the rediscovery of a Hawaiian heritage that illuminated his past, his character, and his way forward. Part of that way forward was founding Polu Kai Services, LLC, in 2002, a construction and environmental services company that he grew from an initial investment of $1,600 to an Inc. 5000 competitor that handles million-dollar government contracts.

يحكى هذا الكتاب قصة رجل بسيط استطاع بجهده وعرقه وصبره أن يتحول إلى أسطورة، فالرجل الأسطورة لا يولد أسطورة، إنما يتعامل مع الظروف التى يعيش فيها بإيجابية وذكاء وحكمة، وهذا ما حدث بالضبط مع الصينى رن تشنغ الذى ولد فى أسرة فقيرة، ولكن لم يمنعه الفقر من التعلم والالتحاق بالجامعة. بعدها التحق بالجيش وعاش حياة عسكرية استمرت 14 عاما لم يحصل خلالها على أى وسام شرف، حيث تعود أن يعيش بعيدا عن الأضواء، وصار لا يولى للشهرة و

Since posting her first makeup tutorial in 2008, Dulce Candy has become one of the top beauty stars on YouTube - boasting more than two million subscribers and garnering hundreds of millions of views for her bright and energetic how-to videos. But before she became a style icon and a role model to millions of young women, Dulce struggled to make her way in the world.

Persuasiveness. Influence. A certain something that makes it impossible for people to say no. Call it what you will, some people have it. DJ Sbu certainly does. It’s the quality that has helped him evolve from an ambitious boy growing up on Tembisa's rough streets to a DJ, an entrepreneur, an author, a philanthropist, and a speaker who graces stages around the world. In The Art of Hustling, Sbu shares the secrets to cultivating this irresistible quality.

Through the Fires is a triumphant comeback story in life and business. Robert Carr reflects on decades of struggle that took him to the brink of financial ruin at age 50. Carr would later make a fortune in the card payments industry only to lose almost everything in 2009 after one of the most devastating data breaches ever.

يعد يو من هونغ أستاذا لأكثر من ٧۰% من الصينيين الذين يدرسون بالخارج، وخلال مسيرة إخفاقاته وإنجازاته حاز على العديد من الألقاب مثل "رجل الأعمال الذى يضئ كالمنارة"، "رجل الأعمال البطل"، "المبتدئ فى الحياة"،"أغنى مدرس فى الصين"، وغيرها من الألقاب العديدة، ولكن وراء كل هذه الأوسمة والتقديرات، ترى من يو الحقيقي؟

لى شو فو ذلك الصيني الذي لم يتخيل أن يحقق حلمه وأن تصل سيارته التي ينتجها لكل بقاع العالم. هو شديد الحماسة فى عالم التجارة، وهو (مجنون سيارات) متعصب لرأيه، وهو النسخة الصينية من هنرى فورد، سواء كان فى صناعة السيارات أو فى لعب كرة القدم أو فى الدراسة.. فإن لى شو فو مجنون بأى أمر يقوم به. مرورا بتصنيع الثلاجات ومواد الديكور والدراجات البخارية، وصولا إلى واحد من أكبر مصنعي السيارات ليس فى الصين فحسب بل فى العالم بأسره...قصة حلم صعد بصاحبه إلى القمة.

Go to college or learn a trade? For Joey Snider, this common high-schooler’s dilemma was easily resolved. He was going strong as a teenage apprentice plumber. That is, until his parents packed him off to college. But Joey couldn't stay away for long, and after eight years becoming a master in his trade, he bought and built up his own plumbing and water treatment company into a multi-van, seven-figure business.

Is success closer than you think? If the one thing holding you back from achieving success would be completely eliminated, is it possible that your full potential would be revealed? Several highly-successful business executives, celebrities, actors, athletes, musicians, performers, and students have been known to take them. Many of the most successful people have used them to give them an edge. In this audiobook, you will learn about the prescription medical edge that increases motivation and energy, improves thinking ability, and tames performance anxiety.

Whether you're stepping into college for the first time or looking to up your game, this ultimate guide is packed with everything you need to thrive. Are you a freshman trying to adapt to college life? Afraid you won’t be able to juggle your studies, work, and social life? Wondering how to transition smoothly to professional life after graduation?