Life Development

Scripture is filled with examples of men and women whom God used late in life, often with great impact—Noah, Abraham, Moses, Elizabeth, and Anna, to name a few. They were ordinary men and women who discovered that the latter years of life can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling. “For them, growing older wasn’t something to be denied or dreaded;” says Billy Graham, “it was to be embraced as part of God’s plan for their lives.” Billy Graham’s life and ministry have been dedicated to the here and now but always with a happy-ever-after in view.

When it comes to money, are you controlled by fear? Do you underestimate your worth? Are you ready to go to the next level, but can't seem to get there? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be an underearner. Underearners are self-saboteurs who don't live up to their earnings potential, says Barbara Stanny, a financial educator, motivational speaker, and career counselor. The good news is that underearning is a self-imposed condition. By focusing on overcoming it, underearners will not only earn what they deserve, but live a richer life.

The bestselling author of How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You, Lowndes reveals specific and proven techniques for attracting friends and lovers and keeping them for life. She uncovers the secrets of attracting friends for fun and romance as well as networking to strengthen business contacts and relationships. Her advice is effective, yet easy for anyone - shy or bold - to implement.

Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world’s most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones. 12 Notes is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or experience.

You’re not imagining it: Women aren’t getting a good deal at home or at work. We have the evidence to prove it. This audiobook gives you the power to change it. For women in America today, the promise of “having it all” is an ever-elusive carrot. Faced with unsustainable demands in every...

Dog owners know that dogs can be trained, but the idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds. But as best-selling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show, not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely should be to ensure a happy and healthy relationship between pet and owner. Once we comprehend cats' emotions and needs, we can train them to overcome their natural fears and anxieties.

It is a scientific fact, which means we can measure it, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings. Or so says, Professor Gad Saad, author of the national bestseller The Parasitic Mind and popular host of The Saad Truth podcast. Professor Saad roams through the scientific studies, the wisdom of ancient philosophy and religion, and his extraordinary personal experience as a refugee from war-torn Lebanon turned academic celebrity to provide one of the most provocative, helpful, and entertaining listens you are likely to encounter.

In Fully Invested, Chad Willardson shares the exact game plan with seven strategies to help you drive massive growth in your business without sacrificing your marriage, your kids, your health, or your sanity. No theory—just straight talk and proven steps from someone living it today.

Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too quiet, shy, boring, or awkward? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn't seem to get you? If so, you might be an introvert. On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication.

Be prepared to face life completely differently, successfully. If you have not heard of this author before, you have missed a Master. Dr. Orison Swett Marden is the one that inspired the others, the source of most self-help books written today, and this book will change your life. Like many proponents of the New Thought philosophy, Marden believed our thoughts influence our lives and our life circumstances. Although he is best known for his books on financial success, he always emphasized that this would come because of cultivating one's personal development.

The Power of Self-Discipline is not a textbook on self-discipline, nor is it a gentle and drawn-out discussion. It is a toolbox to keep you in motion and in action toward your goals. It pulls no punches as it provides direct techniques to ensure that your actions match your intentions - a difficult task. Gain self-awareness, and cultivate your determination and tenacity. Immediate action has never been so easy.

Do you ever wonder why you keep buying things you don’t really need? Do you find yourself shopping for comfort, only to feel guilty later? You’re not alone. High on Life – Not on Stuff is a heartfelt and honest look at how consumerism sneaks into our lives and takes more than just our money, it takes our time, our energy, and even our happiness. The author, a regular woman who’s been through it herself, shares personal stories and simple ways to break free from the cycle of buying more and feeling less. This isn’t about minimalism or throwing everything away.

Renowned sports psychology expert W. Timothy Gallwey teams up with two esteemed physicians to offer a unique and empowering guide to mental health in today’s volatile world. The Inner Game of Stress applies the trusted principles of Gallwey’s wildly popular Inner Game series, which have helped athletes the world over, to the management of everyday stress - personal, professional, financial, physical - and shows us how to access our inner resources to maintain stability and achieve success.

The key to a life without limitations is provided in 10 installments, each discussing simple changes you can make today in the way you do things. Sages from around the world will show you the timeless ways to make astonishing breakthroughs. Find the culprit that blocks your joy...learn how to improve your luck...use body language to attract others...talk yourself into wealth...and eliminate the fears and phobias that are holding you back.

In a world with intense external pressures, where we often take on many different roles, it can be quite a challenge not to lose sight of who we are. We all reach a point where we wonder, “But what do I really want?” This book helps you answer that question. So that you can always stay true to yourself and live your life the way you want instead of the life that others expect of you. The more we are true to ourselves, the happier we are. And the happier we are, the more we can contribute to the happiness of those around us. Who are you?

Evan Stark, founder of one of America's first battered women's shelters, shows how "domestic violence" is neither primarily domestic nor necessarily violent, but a pattern of controlling behaviors more akin to terrorism and hostage-taking. Drawing on court records, interviews, and FBI statistics, Stark details coercive strategies that men use to deny women their very personhood, from "beeper games" to food logs to micromanaging dress, speech, sexual activity, and work.

Not long ago, it was thought that the brain you were born with was the brain you would die with, and that the brain cells you had at birth were the most you would ever possess. Your brain was thought to be hardwired to function in predetermined ways. It turns out that's not true. Your brain is not hardwired; it's "softwired" by experience. This book shows you how you can rewire parts of the brain to feel more positive about your life, remain calm during stressful times, and improve your social relationships.

Do you or does someone you know suffer from unexplained anxiety, panic attacks, or sadness? Are you often overwhelmed with compassion for others' pain? Do people sometimes refer to you as being "sensitive" or "too sensitive?" If so, you may be an empath - and a few simple tools could change your life.

Whether it's a manager who keeps moving the goal posts, an uncooperative colleague, negative friend, or critical family member, some people are just plain hard to get along with. Often, your immediate response is to shrink or sulk, become defensive or attack. But there are smarter moves to make when dealing with difficult people. This book explains how to cope with a range of situations with difficult people and to focus on what you can change.

After three decades of study into human behavior, from being a Hollywood actor, to going to college to study experiential spiritual psychology, and training with many great masters and teachers, to going on his own hero's journey, David believes he has formulated a very easy to ingest and digest, simple, map to why we are why we are, and how we can evolve to our greatest potential. This is an operating manual to the human experience.