Hard Motivation

From the moment Jon Gordon heard about George Boiardi and the hard hat, he was intrigued and captivated. Over the years he visited George's coaches, attended several "21 Dinners" held in his honor, met his family, talked to his teammates, and observed how he inspired all who knew him.

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST “Life Is Hard is a humane consolation for challenging times. Reading it is like speaking with a thoughtful friend who never tells you to cheer up, but, by offering gentle companionship and a change of perspective, makes you feel...

Today-as repeated attempts to "fix ourselves and our lives" fail-many of us face unprecedented fears about the future, struggle with unspeakable life tragedies, and sink under the belief that certain lives do not matter in our society. Others confront our epidemic of anxiety with fierce...

When the world is upside down and the future uncertain, is it possible to find happiness? Happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar unequivocally says yes! In Happier, No Matter What, he gives listeners a toolbox for finding hope and purpose - the SPIRE method.

Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty, and volatility of today's world. In Change, authors John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explore how to create non-linear, dramatic change in your organization. You'll discover the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations - from businesses to governments - that change and adapt rapidly.

Ambitious but stuck? Ready to take control of your career, your results, and your future? This book will help you take ownership, unlock resilience, and achieve more with less stress.

Hardcore Self Help: F--k Anxiety is for those of us who find the prospect of reading a traditional self-help book to be way too boring. How are you supposed to make positive changes in your life if the book itself feels like a chore? This audiobook is definitely not a chore.

In Hardcore Self Help: F--k Anxiety, I talk to you like a friend. There is lots of swearing and humor but also loads of helpful and actionable information.

Are you tired of mediocrity? Do comfort zones and convenience rule your world? Do you crave a life that radiates success? Hard Stuff, Easy Life is the revolutionary new guide that will transform your life, starting from the neck up. Combining inspiring life lessons with accessible advice, ex-British Army solider and champion bodybuilder, Jay Alderton reveals the game-changing truth that’s been hiding in plain sight: the secret to an easy life is conquering the hard stuff.

We’ve all got a choice. We can get better at fighting or worse at life. Every day, we absorb body blows: some glancing, others that knock us to the mat. It doesn't matter how well-prepared or tough you think you are. Everyone, at some point, is hit with a haymaker from life. It's the cost of...

Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at everything. In the realm of love, what could be less seductive than someone who's trying to seduce you? Seduction is the art of...

This comprehensive guide provides practical, actionable strategies designed to help you confront life’s challenges and attain personal and professional fulfillment. With insights derived from scientific research, relatable success stories, and time-tested techniques, this book unveils a structured program to disrupt detrimental habits, instill positive ones, and nurture the mental fortitude required for constant and never-ending growth.

The Web site Tiny Buddha began as a quote-a-day Twitter account, @tinybuddha, in 2008. Lori Deschene's daily wisdom posts about mindfulness, nonattachment, and happiness became so popular that she now has more than 200,000 Twitter followers who share quotes and stories about inspiration in their daily lives.

Can you remember that one time you got recognized or someone thanked you for your contribution to their life? You were a rock star, even for just one second. This book isn't about a charmed path to success or some untouchable fairy tale that nobody can relate to-this is about going from rock...

Fail Hard, Win Big isn’t a motivational fairy tale. It’s a raw, field-tested blueprint from a founder who’s launched 30 companies, crashed in 20 of them, and still walked away with millions. It’s about turning losses into leverage, setbacks into systems, and failure into the fuel that propels you beyond everyone who played it safe.

An empowering, healing guide that reveals the true cost of avoidant behavior in a relationship—disconnection, disengagement, and divorce—and shows how we can instead learn to speak up and start connecting with the ones we love most. “I wish I had spoken up sooner." People think...

Art Coombs, through the use of remarkable stories of real-life examples (Richard Nixon and Tiger Woods, to name a couple), shows the price one must pay for the easy path. You’ll learn about the genetic “hard” wiring of the Instant gratification craving and how to beat it.

Life doesn't come with a manual but this guide to navigating its ups, downs and WTFs is the next best thing. With her trademark humor and engaging frankness, Veronica Dearly guides us on a journey into the parts of life that often leave us floundering. Taking inspiration from the popular Wheel...

This is a book about comedy. It's probably not for you. It's full of sarcastic taunts and insults. It is unnecessarily condescending. It was written by a professional comedian with no regard for your feelings. You'll find something offensive in every single chapter, and the author refuses (in advance) to apologize for upsetting you. Comedy is a weapon to be used for destroying suffering. Comedy will improve the quality of your life, but only when you possess a healthy sense of humor.

The New York Times says Robert J. Kriegel "spurred a revolution in performace practice" with his studies of productivity and the psychology of change. In How to Succeed... he debunks the commonly held belief that working harder is always better, and offers a saner alternative to the 100-hour work week.

Have you ever hesitated to speak up or take action at work, all because you didn’t know how to be brave? Have you ever avoided saying something out loud because you were worried you might be judged or belittled? We’ve all experienced moments, bursting with potential, where we’ve held back and wavered to act because we didn’t know how to be brave at work. Today's leaders require bravery as an essential tool to speak and act when necessary, fostering progress and helping others be more successful.