Personal Improvement Development

Decades of research on achievement suggests people at the top of their game tend to reach their goals because of what they do - not because of who they are. In this short, provocative, and useful HBR Single, motivational psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson translates the psychological secrets of these winning human beings for your use.

"The Magic of Getting What You Want" by David J. Schwartz is a seminal work in the genre of self-help and personal development, serving as a guide for listeners aspiring to transform their lives through the power of goal setting, positive thinking, and proactive behavior. In this book, Schwartz extends the foundational concepts introduced in his earlier work by offering practical advice, actionable strategies, and inspirational anecdotes to illustrate how individuals can overcome obstacles, harness the power of their ambitions, and achieve success in both their personal and professional lives.

What if the smartest people in the world understand something that the rest of us don't? (They do.) What if they know that in order to achieve success, they will sometimes have to do things that others may initially perceive as stupid? The fact of the matter is that the smartest people in the world don't run from stupid, they lean into it (in a smart way). In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid.

The straight-talking, best-selling author and Pitbull of Personal Development is back with a pithy and prescriptive guide to success. A five-time best-selling author and one of the country's leading business speakers, Larry has made a reputation for being the first to challenge the positive-attraction gurus and the law-of-attraction bozos with his commonsense approach to success. Larry doesn't sugar-coat, and he isn't afraid to make people uncomfortable, because he wants us to stop making excuses, and start getting results.

We all need to think more like entrepreneurs. Seeking and seizing opportunities, boldly taking risks, quickly changing course - achieving success today requires the kind of action-first, fake-it-'til-you-make-it ethos celebrated in the tech industry. This formula is not typically a female one. Women tend to be cautious. We overthink our next moves, become paralyzed by fear, and simply don't act. We might be safer...but we're also stuck.

How often have you tried to remember some elusive fact that hovers just out of reach, only to find out that when you have given up and stopped trying, the information just pops into your head! This is the secret behind the RGH Silence, Stillness and Solitude formula ($$$). Anyone can tap the unlimited and infallible power of their unconscious mind, anytime they want to. We can all, at will, use $$$ to discover ways and means to acquire anything we desire, simply by talking to people.

Struggle to remember what you learn? Wish you could learn faster? Want to master new skills? If so, it’s time for you to master the learning process and become an unstoppable learner. Author and coach, Thibaut Meurisse, wants you to become a highly effective learner. In his latest book, you’ll discover the best learning techniques so that you can master any skills you desire and become a life-long learner. Master Your Learning is your must-listen guide to help you learn faster, retain information better, and acquire any skill you desire.

Author Mawa McQueen is an esteemed restaurateur and award-winning chef who has spent her life on the front lines of entrepreneurship. Her inspiring story, shared in Unstoppable Ambition, is a testament to the transformative power of perseverance, ambition, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

In How to be a Coffee Bean, bestselling coauthors of The Coffee Bean Jon Gordon and Damon West present 111 simple and effective strategies to help you lead a coffee bean lifestyle—one full of healthy habits, encouragement, and genuine happiness. From athletes to students and executives, countless individuals have been inspired by The Coffee Bean message. Now, How to be a Coffee Bean teaches you how to put The Coffee Bean philosophy into action to help you create real and lasting change in your life.

Too often our inner critic fabricates stories that undervalue our capabilities or make us question where we're going and why. The things we keep telling ourselves eventually start to feel true and even inevitable—as if we're destined to live within the confines of that story for the rest of our lives. Sought-after speaker and executive coach Chad Sanschagrin teaches that "you find what you focus on," and he's shown millions in search of a better life how to write a better story by focusing on who they want to become instead of what they want to achieve.

No one can avoid gray hair and wrinkles, but what about preventing the brain from aging? Dr. Eric Braverman, "America's Brain Doctor" and best-selling author has created a simple, science-based plan that can help prevent the worst mental side effects of aging: memory loss, cognitive decline, and mood changes.

A breakthrough method of "unlocking the wisdom within your body" to solve specific problems and achieve dramatic personal growth and change This original, innovative program of self-therapy enables you to tap into your deepest level of wisdom, the "gut-level" knowledge that already exists within...

What does it take to become one of the most successful coaches in the world? Eddie Jones is one of the most successful sports coaches of all time. From coaching three different nations to Rugby World Cup Finals and with a winning record with England of nearly 80%, Eddie Jones knows what it takes...

Aujourd'hui, le Dr Sanjay Gupta présente ce livre avec les conseils des meilleurs scientifiques du monde entier dont les recherches de pointe peuvent vous aider à améliorer et protéger les fonctions cérébrales. Il présente même un programme novateur de 12 semaines que chacun peut appliquer pour optimiser ses fonctions cérébrales dès maintenant.

This book explains how you can use emotional intelligence to become more confident at work. You'll learn how to correct what is holding you back, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and when feeling too self-assured can actually backfire.

In Becoming Self-Made, Elaina Ray walks you through her journey of finding her soul's purpose and building a multimillion-dollar business in under two years and across multiple continents. In this travel memoir/powerful business guide, you will discover, as Ray did, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, create and scale your business, and use your innate gifts to chase your wildest dreams so that you, too, can do what you love without sacrificing your most valuable resource: your time.

The Memory Palace Technique, also known as the "Method of Loci," is a powerful memory improvement technique that has been used for thousands of years. It is based on the idea of using mental imagery and spatial memory to remember information. The technique involves creating a mental image of a familiar place, such as a house or building, and then linking specific pieces of information to different locations within that place. This audiobook will teach you everything you need to know about the Method of Loci and how it can be very helpful in enhancing your memory and recall.

Times have changed. With so much information coming at us, you don’t have a lot of time to spend on outdated techniques that require a lot of time to learn and use. That's why traditional memory books and techniques fail.

In nearly every industry, smart machines are replacing human labor. It's not just factory jobs - automated technologies are handling people's investments, diagnosing illnesses, and analyzing written documents. If we humans are going to endure, Edward Hess and Katherine Ludwig say we're going to need a dose of humility. We need to be humble enough to let go of the idea that "smart" means knowing the most, using that information quickest, and making the fewest mistakes. Smart machines will always be better than we are at those things.

A Grandmaster of Memory reveals the methods that have brought him success in 8 World Memory Championships. Follow him on his memory journey—and improve your own memory by plugging into his life-changing systems.