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Life Is Spiritual Practice
by Jean SmithWith this guide, find, and keep, true happiness by discovering and practicing Buddhism's ten virtues.Discover the ten perfections--qualities of the heart and mind that cultivate happiness, wisdom, and compassion--and learn how to bring them into your life with this in-depth practice manual. Life Is Spiritual Practice carefully lays out the perfections, or paramis: the Buddha's foundational teaching for true happiness. Generosity * Ethical Integrity * Renunciation * Wisdom * Wise Effort * Patience * Truthfulness * Resolve * Loving-Kindness * Equanimity Drawing on her more than twenty years of teaching experience, Jean Smith teases out the subtleties of the perfections and offers helpful exercises, real-life examples, and instructions for an independent self-retreat for their practical application. With this book in hand, embody the ten perfections and achieve lasting happiness, regardless of your spiritual tradition.
Life Is Sweet: 333 Ways to Look on the Bright Side and Find the Happiness in Front of You (Personal Development Ser.)
by Addie JohnsonGratitude makes life sweeter—and better. Here’s a collection of things to be happy about.Research tells us that people who appreciate where their bread is buttered and how sweet the jam on their toast is tend to be healthier, live longer, and enjoy more successful lives (although they may not define success as having the most marbles). And for sure, other people want to spend more time around them!In Life is Sweet, Addie Johnson has gathered things that have made her happy—stories, quotes, achievements achieved and unpleasant tasks done, good laughs, time spent with children and animals, health or progress toward it—and encourages us to look around and find our own fodder for happiness. It’s a source we can turn to again and again—whenever we need a taste of sweetness in our lives.
Life Is Tremendous
by Charlie 'Tremendous' JonesHe's a legend in his time. A man who's made it and who's also helping others make it. A man who travels around the world in management seminars for IBM, Xerox, 3M, Sperry Rand and other companies, but whose whole mission is to get into the spirit and heart of individual men and women. A man who offers you the ability to have a tremendous life. He's Charlie Jones, but his friends call him "Tremendous." And because what he says in this dynamite book will help you live, lead, and make the right decisions, you'll also call him "Tremendous." Here's a book you'll read in an hour and remember for a lifetime. Invest in Life Is Tremendous today. It may be the best money you've ever spent!
Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment
by Peter BuffettFrom composer, musician, and philanthropist Peter Buffett comes a warm, wise, and inspirational book that asks, Which will you choose: the path of least resistance or the path of potentially greatest satisfaction?You may think that with a last name like his, Buffett has enjoyed a life of endless privilege. But the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that the only real inheritance handed down from his parents was a philosophy: Forge your own path in life. It is a creed that has allowed him to follow his own passions, establish his own identity, and reap his own successes. In Life Is What You Make It, Buffett expounds on the strong set of values given to him by his trusting and broadminded mother, his industrious and talented father, and the many life teachers he has met along the way.Today's society, Buffett posits, has begun to replace a work ethic, relishing what you do, with a wealth ethic, honoring the payoff instead of the process. We confuse privilege with material accumulation, character with external validation. Yet, by focusing more on substance and less on reward, we can open doors of opportunity and strive toward a greater sense of fulfillment. In clear and concise terms, Buffett reveals a great truth: Life is random, neither fair nor unfair. From there it becomes easy to recognize the equal dignity and value of every human life--our circumstances may vary but our essences do not. We see that our journey in life rarely follows a straight line but is often met with false starts, crises, and blunders. How we push through and persevere in these challenging moments is where we begin to create the life of our dreams--from discovering our vocations to living out our bliss to giving back to others.Personal and revealing, instructive and intuitive, Life Is What You Make It is about transcending your circumstances, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living your life to the fullest. From the Hardcover edition.
Life Is Yours to Win: Lessons Forged from the Purpose, Passion, and Magic of Baseball
by Augie GarridoPRACTICE PERFECT,PLAY FOR FUN August “Augie” Garrido has led his baseball teams to more victories than any coach in any sport in NCAA Division I history. He is also the winner of more National Coach of the Year awards than any other college coach. Garrido’s former teams at Cal State Fullerton and, more recently, at the University of Texas together have compiled a total of five College World Series championships under his leadership. But despite his unmatched record as a winner, Coach Garrido is not a win-at-all-costs coach. He teaches his players to focus on developing character, being good teammates, mastering all facets of the game, and playing with joy in the moment rather than focusing on the scoreboard. Augie teaches that the challenges faced in the batter’s box or on the pitcher’s mound are universal—and that the lessons learned on the diamond are applicable off the field, too. Life Is Yours to Win follows the coach’s journey of self-discovery and his evolution from being driven by fear to being motivated by passion. His unique and compelling book offers this revered leader’s philosophy on life and his thoughtful approach to helping young men understand both who they are and how they can be successful in their work, their relationships, and their communities. Every individual will find advice worth following including: •BE A PLAYER, NOT A PROSPECT—If you want to be considered a star in your field, whatever that may be, you need to be fully engaged. Augie once had his Labrador retriever demonstrate the joy of play to a team that needed a reminder of why they loved baseball as children. •STEP UP, SUPERMAN—Augie stages a costumed Superhero Scrimmage each Halloween to remind his players that their inner superhero is just waiting for the perfect moment when preparation meets opportunity, potential is fulfilled, and destiny is realized. •THE FEARLESS FIELD—To be successful in the often cruel game of baseball, players must master fear and other emotions so they are energized rather than paralyzed. Augie once rented a hearse and placed a casket on the pitcher’s mound to help a slumping Cal State Fullerton team bury their fears and put losses behind them. •BUDDHA AT BAT—Bunting and other “small ball” skills are not as glorified as home runs and big plays, but Coach Garrido’s teams are known for putting players in scoring position and winning games by following a Zen-like philosophy of claiming small victories during each at bat, in each inning that add up to winning records. Augie’s coaching methods are unconventional, but his creativity and wry humor provide masterful life lessons. His insights will help you both on and off the field by providing fresh approaches to conquering fears, living with joy and passion in each moment, establishing personal principles, and appreciating the value of both losing and winning. This is a book by a beloved college coach but it is packed with Major League insights and anecdotes featuring many of baseball’s greatest players and most inspiring spirits. Life Is Yours to Win will appeal to anyone who appreciates the wisdom of a proven winner in sports and in life.
Life Is a 4-Letter Word: Laughing and Learning Through 40 Life Lessons
by David A. LevyThe psychologist and author shares personal stories and valuable life lessons in this charming and inspirational self-help book.Veteran psychologist Dr. David Levy has appeared everywhere from CNN to National Geographic, providing psychological perspectives on current events. In Life Is a 4-Letter Word, Levy approaches readers on a more personal level, sharing stories from his own life that combine a dose of humor with practical life lessons.The path to living a smarter lifestyle is not always smooth. Levy encourages readers to embrace all the feelings his book may bring out as they read his stories, from laughing to wincing, and learning along the way. Discover the power of positive thinking as Levy shares a lifetime journey of personal reflections, growth, and wisdom.
Life Is a Gift: Inspiration from the Soon Departed
by Bob Fisher Judy FisherIn candid interviews, terminal patients in the Alive Hospice program talked with authors Bob and Judy Fisher, addressing some of the most important questions we ask about our life and how we've made the journey. These end-of-life ponderings are collected into inspirational and provoking thoughts that will encourage each of us to live life fully. Each story is reflected in thematic chapters-priorities, family, simple pleasures, romance, integrity, regret, forgiveness-crafted into a series of "lessons learned," offering motivation to approach life with more vigor. These powerful stories deliver the clear message that if you wait to really live until you know you are going to die, you risk missing much of the joy life has to offer and the chance to leave a positive legacy.
Life Is a Joke: 100 Life Lessons (with Punch Lines)
by Gordon JavnaIt’s the perfect marriage of wisdom and wit—here are 100 valuable lessons on how to live, drawn from 100 hilarious and unforgettable jokes. A really good joke, like a great poem, memorable song lyric, razor-sharp anecdote, or Zen koan, is a portal of discovery—it can get a meaningful message across in a way that’s clear, humorous, and practical. It’s the secret weapon of every great comedian—there’s the joke, and then there’s the subtext of the joke, and that can mean serious business. A funny, funny joke about a therapist and his patient conveys, for example, an important lesson on the power of communication. A surprising joke about a tribal shaman and the weather service turns into a necessary critique on how we should view experts.
Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches
by Jennifer Welch Angie SullivanFrom the beloved hosts of the hit podcast I've Had It, an honest, irreverent and inspiring guide to overcoming life's unexpected challenges and finding joy, stability and humor in today's chaotic world, for fans of Big Friendship and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Long before their blockbuster podcast, I&’ve Had It, Jennifer Welch and Angie &“Pumps&” Sullivan were simply two best friends, supporting each other through the ups and downs of life. Together they&’ve celebrated family milestones and cheered on professional successes, but they&’ve weathered the storms together too. When Jennifer&’s husband battled alcoholism and drug addiction, she turned to Angie for support. When Angie&’s own marriage began to crumble, she turned to Jennifer. And crucially, through it all they&’ve kept one another laughing in stitches. For the first time, Angie and Jennifer open up about the most personal moments that shaped their worldviews, sharpened their humor and inspired the &“hopeful cynicism&” that underpins their I&’ve Had It podcast. Using their friendship as a roadmap, Jennifer and Angie share the wisdom that got them through life&’s biggest challenges and the lessons they&’ve absorbed along the way. From infidelity, addiction and sobriety to economic instability, struggles with self-worth and brushes with fame, they've seen it all, and they're here to help guide readers on their own journeys, showing us how we too can center our lives around humor, hope and connection and let go of the rest.
Life Is a Marathon: A Memoir of Love and Endurance
by Matt FitzgeraldAn endurance athlete and coach reveals how the marathon transforms the lives of everyone who attempts it--and how it has helped his own family cope with serious adversityStep after step for 26.2 miles, hundreds of thousands of people run marathons. But why--what compels people past pain, lost toenails, 5.30 am start times, The Wall? Sports writer Matt Fitzgerald set out to run eight marathons in eight weeks across the country to answer that question. At each race, he meets an array of runners, from first timers, to dad-daughter teams and spouses, to people who'd been running for decades, and asks them what keeps them running. But there is another deeply personal part to Matt's journey: his own relationship to the sport--and how it helped him overcome his own struggles and cope with his wife Nataki's severe bipolar disorder. A combination of Matt's own How Bad Do You Want It? and What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Life Is a Marathon captures the magic of those 26.2 miles. At the end of the day--and at the end of the race--the pursuit of a marathon finish line is not unlike the pursuit of happiness. You will pick up the book for a powerful personal story about what running does for the people for whom it does the most. You will put it down with a greater understanding of what it means to be alive in this world.
Life Is a Series of Presentations: 8 Ways to Punch Up Your People Skills at Work, at Home, Anytime, Anywhere
by Tony Jeary Kim Dower J. E. FishmanPresentation Mastery Is the Key to Professional and Personal Success. As presentation coach to America's top CEOs, Tony Jeary has become known as Mr. Presentation . In his work with more than 500 world-class organizations in 35 countries, he has found a common denominator in every situation: Your success in life depends upon how you approach the millions of opportunities before you. And in this insightful and compelling book, Jeary reveals the eight simple secrets that you can put to work immediately to achieve dramatic results both at work and at home -- and everywhere else! Unless you're a hermit living on a mountaintop, your life largely consists of your interactions with the people around you. Whether you call them presentation skills or people skills, these eight essential practices will allow you to master any interaction, whether it involves a roomful of colleagues, a small group, or just one other person. You will learn to understand both why the eight essentials work as well as how they work, including: the single word that will convince 93 percent of your listeners every time the big question presenters consistently forget to ask themselves the 10 personality types you must be able to recognize and handle the firepower of your own Presentation Arsenal the magic behind the mnemonic I P R E S E N T. Engaging, informative, and loaded with useful anecdotes, this book will teach you easy-to-use skills that change the way you approach every situation and that will have an immediate impact on you, both professionally and personally. Because your life is a series of presentations.
Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age
by Bruce FeilerA pioneering and timely study of how to navigate life's biggest transitions with meaning, purpose, and skillBruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Secrets of Happy Families and Council of Dads, has long explored the stories that give our lives meaning. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories in all fifty states from Americans who&’d been through major life changes—from losing jobs to losing loved ones; from changing careers to changing relationships; from getting sober to getting healthy to simply looking for a fresh start. He then spent a year coding these stories, identifying patterns and takeaways that can help all of us survive and thrive in times of change.What Feiler discovered was a world in which transitions are becoming more plentiful and mastering the skills to manage them is more urgent for all of us. The idea that we&’ll have one job, one relationship, one source of happiness is hopelessly outdated. We all feel unnerved by this upheaval. We&’re concerned that our lives are not what we expected, that we&’ve veered off course, living life out of order. But we&’re not alone.Life Is in the Transitions introduces the fresh, illuminating vision of the nonlinear life, in which each of us faces dozens of disruptors. One in ten of those becomes what Feiler calls a lifequake, a massive change that leads to a life transition. The average length of these transitions is five years. The upshot: We all spend half our lives in this unsettled state. You or someone you know is going through one now.The most exciting thing Feiler identified is a powerful new tool kit for navigating these pivotal times. Drawing on his extraordinary trove of insights, he lays out specific strategies each of us can use to reimagine and rebuild our lives, often stronger than before.From a master storyteller with an essential message, Life Is in the Transitions can move readers of any age to think deeply about times of change and how to transform them into periods of creativity and growth.
Life Ke Kadawe Sach: लाइफ के कड़वे सच
by Shwetabh Gangwar“लाइफ के कड़वे सच” यह किताब नज़रियों का संकलन है। यह किसी एक बकैती के बारे में कत्तई नहीं है। यह किताब आपको उपदेश देने के लिए नहीं है। यह आपको सोचने के लिए, उत्साहित करने के लिए लिखी गई है, और इसीलिए मेरी फक्कड़ वाली भाषा, किताब का शीर्षक और यह लंठई भरा नज़रिया अपनाया गया है। हालांकि किताब में उपदेश बहुत हैं, पर मैं चाहता हूं आप एक बार इस पर सोचें ज़रूर। ज़रूरी बात यह है कि यह किताब आपको हर उस फालतू की चीज़ से मुक्त करना चाहती है जिसे आप ख़ुद से अनजाने ही चिपकाए घूम रहे हैं और घुट भी रहे हैं- चाहे वह ख़ुशी पाने के तरीक़े हों या फिर आपकी ज़िंदगी से जुड़े लोग। ऐसी चीज़ें हर मामले में टांग अड़ाकर खड़ी होती हैं। चूंकि यह किताब आपको आज़ाद कराने को लेकर है, तो यह आपकी ज़िंदगी से जुड़े कई मसलों पर बात करेगी। जब भी आप किसी बात से असहमत हों, तब उस मुद्दे को विस्तार से लिख डालें कि ऐसा क्यों है, आपके तर्क के पीछे वजहें क्या हैं और ऊपरवाले से प्रार्थना करें कि अपने तर्क को पढ़ते वक़्त ऐसा न लगे कि आप इसलिए असहमत हैं क्योंकि आपके जज़्बातों को ठेस पहुंच रही है।
Life Lessons
by David Kessler Elisabeth Kübler-RossIs this really how I want to live my life?Each one of us at some point asks this question. The tragedy is not that life is short but that we often see only in hindsight what really matters.In this, her first book on life and living, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross joins with David Kessler to guide us through the practical and spiritual lessons we need to learn so that we can live life to its fullest in every moment. Many years of working with the dying have shown the authors that certain lessons come up over and over again. Some of these lessons are enormously difficult to master, but even the attempts to understand them can be deeply rewarding. Here, in fourteen accessible chapters, from the Lesson of Love to the Lesson of Happiness, the authors reveal the truth about our fears, our hopes, our relationships, and, above all, about the grandness of who we really are.
Life Lessons
by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David KesslerIs this really how I want to live my life? Each one of us at some point asks this question. The tragedy is not that life is short, but that we often see only in hindsight what really matters. In this, her first book on life and living, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross joins with David Kessler to guide readers through the practical and spiritual lessons we need to learn so that we can live life to its fullest in every moment. Many years of working with the dying have shown the authors that certain lessons come up over and over again. Some of these lessons are enormously difficult to master but even the attempts to understand them can be deeply rewarding. Here, in fourteen accessible chapters, from the Lesson of Love to the Lesson of Happiness, the authors reveal the truth about our fears, our hopes, our relationships, and above all, about the grandness of who we really are.
Life Lessons
by Rick TocquignyLife brings successes and failures, joys and adversity, to each of us. It's what you do with these experiences that shapes the person you become. Through true stories, readers will discover sixteen simple life lessons that will motivate and inspire. These simple truths will: make decision-making simpler; provide courage to pursue passions; give eyes to see new opportunities; offer tools to conquer challenges; and equip with the ability to find joy in each moment.Author, blog-talk radio host, and renowned speaker Rick Tocquigny delivers truly motivational messages tailored to help people overcome life's discouragements and find the blessing in each day. Tocquigny's message is infused with grace, joy, and faith.
Life Lessons From A Brain Surgeon: Practical Strategies for Peak Health and Performance
by Rahul JandialWith cutting-edge science and colorful anecdotes, a neurosurgeon reveals how to boost your mental performance and creativity in everyday life. From performing risky surgeries to leading innovative research, Dr. Rahul Jandial is at the very forefront of neuroscience. In this fascinating book, he draws on his wide-ranging expertise to explain the bigger picture of brain health and rejuvenation. Taking readers from the operating room and the lab to surgical missions around the world, Dr. Jandial introduces the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience—and explains how this incredible knowledge can be applied to everyday life. Busting myths along the way, Jandial helps readers get wired for success at work and school, perform better when the pressure is on, boost memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, stick to a healthy eating plan, unleash creativity, raise smarter kids, and stay sharp as they age. Combining the treatment guidelines he gives his patients, the most promising concepts from frontier science, and the smartest super-achiever hacks, Dr. Jandial provides practical takeaways for optimizing brain function and leading a healthier, happier, more productive life.Previously published under the title Neurofitness.
Life Lessons From the Amazon: A Guide to Life From One Epic Jungle Adventure
by Pip StewartWith the help of guides from the Waî Waî indigenous community, Pip Stewart and the team took on the perilous world-first challenge of following the Essequibo River from source to sea. In this book, Pip shares the lessons she learned on her incredible journey, which can help us all embrace the wildness within ourselves and live more every day.
Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me: Discover the Magic of Friendship, Family, Courage, and Love in Your Life
by Jill KolongowskiEssays exploring the universal themes in the greatest young adult series ever, from a literary scholar and devoted fan. The books will always be a part of you. Now, revisit old Hogwarts haunts. Reconnect with favorite characters. And learn far more than the correct pronunciation of “Wingardium Leviosa.” With Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me, you’ll discover how the universal themes and lessons of the series apply to your Muggle life, including:• Drawing strength from friends• Learning from mentors and heroes• Challenging conventional ideas• Overcoming obstacles and setbacks• Trusting yourself when others don’tUsing a combination of literary criticism and personal essays, this book explore issues that everyone faces—from courage and fear to the importance of girl power and the complexity of relationships.
Life Lessons On Friendship: 13 Honest Tales of the Most Important Relationships of Our Lives
by Stylist MagazineLooking for the perfect gift for a friend? You've found it!How have your friends shaped you into who you are today? What would you do if you fell in love with your best friend? And what are the golden rules of going into business with a close friend?15 women who have faced these questions - and many more - tell us everything they have learned in the process about life's essential bond: friendship.Featuring essays from Dame Jenni Murray, Gina Martin, Candice Brathwaite, Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth Uviebinené, Shappi Khorsandi, Megan Jayne Crabbe (@bodyposipanda), Flo Perry and more!In turns funny, moving, confronting and uplifting, each lesson gives a frank and refreshing view on both the pleasure and pain of our closest connections. From contemporary questions about the authenticity of online friendship to universal talking points such as how many friends we really need, this is a wise exploration - and joyous celebration - of the most essential relationship in our lives.
Life Lessons for Lawyers: Guidance for the Mind and Soul
by Ray SteinwallThis book draws on the author’s professional experience and published works in the areas of leadership, philosophy, psychology and management (amongst others) to discuss the ‘softer’ qualities of being a good lawyer – qualities which are not taught or widely documented, such as humility, confidence, personal relationships and our dreams and vision.The book demonstrates that we can be individuals within the law and outlines qualities that can both enrich our work and our souls. A theme throughout many of the chapters is to encourage us to think and act differently to what we may have been taught, what others expect or what we ourselves believe. To know that regardless of our strengths and weaknesses, we are unique individuals in the law. This book offers wisdom and pragmatic support for lawyers and anyone involved with the law.Covering a range of issues, it includes advice on: • Maintaining one’s passions inside and outside law • Dealing with perfectionist tendencies, anxiety and depression • Manging our fears and dealing with mistakes • Striving for an honourable path • Understanding and leveraging the organisational matrix • Acting as a moral voice in your organisation • Leading with humility and vulnerability • Taking breaks and reconnecting with ourselves • Navigating structural inequalities in one’s career.This book is an easy must-read for anyone seeking advice on how to succeed in law.
Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Jennifer Reade HawthorneIs it possible to be happy all the time? For most of us, happiness comes and goes. Life may bring pleasure one day and pain the next. But what if you could love your life no matter what the circumstances? It's possible--and Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live shows you how.
Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live: Essential Ingredients for Finding Balance and Serenity
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Jennifer Read HawthorneLoving the way we live is the closest thing to happiness. Is it possible to be happy all the time? For most of us, happiness comes and goes. Life may bring pleasure one day and pain the next.
Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor HansenLife Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction teaches you what you need to know about living the Law of Attraction and how to create your own personal success through its concepts.
Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction: Essential Ingredients for Living a Prosperous Life
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Jeanna Gabellini Eva GregoryDefining moments in life, creating space to create prosperity, acting 'as if,' trusting in intuition, transforming thought, having an 'attitude of gratitude,' and changing the impossible to possible.