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If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break
by James Ishmael FordUsing vignettes and anecdotes from his own life - as well as quotations drawn from sources as varied as the Bible, Yiddish aphorisms, and stand-up comedy - Zen teacher and Unitarian Universalist minister James Ishmael Ford shares the gifts won over his lifetime of full-hearted engagement with the Zen path. "I've found myself broken open," Ford says, "and found in that opening my fundamental connection to the whole world." What's more, If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break breathes new life into the Buddhist ideas of karma and rebirth - as well as the Buddhist precepts of ethical action - and finds for them kinship in other spiritual endeavors. Even the most cynical of hearts will find resonance in Ford's compassionate presentation of basic human truths.
If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?
by Raj RaghunathanThe first book by the creator of COURSERA®'s most popular online course in 2015, "A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment"Could the same traits that drive your career success also be keeping you from being happier?Fifteen years after getting his MBA, Raj Raghunathan spent some time with his old classmates. He noticed that though they'd all done well, there didn't appear to be much correlation between their academic success and career success. What Raj found even more curious was the even smaller correlation between career success and what he calls life success. The greater the career success, the more unhappy, out of shape, harried and distracted his friends were. If intelligence helps with decision-making, smart people should naturally make better life choices. So why are so many of the smartest, brightest, most successful people profoundly unhappy? Raj set out to find an answer to this problem, and extensively researched happiness not just of students and business people, but also stay-at-home-parents, lawyers, and artists, among others. If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy? takes readers on a fun and meaningful tour of the best research available on how some of the very determinants of success may also come to deflate happiness. Raghunathan explores the seven most common inclinations that successful people need to overcome, and the seven habits they should adopt instead. Among his surprising findings... ·The correlation between wealth and happiness is much smaller than you'd expect it to be·Generosity is not only a key to happiness, but a determining factor of long term success·Appreciating uncertainty, rather than seeking full control of outcomes, is necessary for happiness If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy? will give you a powerful new perspective on your work, personal goals and relationships, whether you're already successful or just starting out.From the Hardcover edition.
If You're Thinking of Living In . . .
by Michael LeahyA Practical guidebook for house hunters, migrating apartment dwellers, and anyone curious about life in 115 of New York's most livable neighborhoods and suburbs. For many people in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, the real estate section of the Sunday New York Times is the first part of the newspaper they read each week. This book is drawn from one of the most popular features in that widely read section, "If You're Thinking of Living In . . . " Every week, the column gives a detailed snapshot of a suburban community in the tri-state area or a metropolitan neighborhood in New York City, enabling readers to clearly understand a new area and decide if it might be the right place for them to live. Now, these columns have been updated and edited into a valuable guidebook for anyone planning a move into the tri-state area or already living in the region and considering a move to another community, as well as for browsers who just enjoy this popular and informative feature. Will acquaint you with 115 metropolitan neighborhoods and suburban communities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Consists of illuminating profiles on each locale, including safety, housing, schools, transportation, cultural and recreational facilities, and quality of life. Includes at-a-glance reference boxes that list such valuable data as median income of a community; median price of a single-family home, co-op, or condo; midrange rental rates; and commuting times and costs Highlights which communities have the strongest school districts. Educates prospective home buyers on assessing the investment opportunities of purchasing real estate. From the Trade Paperback edition.
If You've Got a Dream, I've Got a Plan
by Kelley LovelaceYou may be the next Hank Williams, Mozart, and Bob Dylan all rolled up into one. But if you don't get the right people to hear the songs you've written, then the best you can hope for is to be an undiscovered genius.If You've Got a Dream, I've Got a Plan is written by one of Country Music's most successful songwriters. In this informative guide, aspiring songwriters will learn:What is a demo? And do I need a demo?What is a single song contract?How do royalty rates work?What is ASCAP? BMI?How much money can I make if my song hits number one on the charts?How do I get the right people to hear my songs?If You've Got a Dream, I've Got a Plan will not guarantee that you will become a successful songwriter. But it does arm aspiring songwriters with the information they need to enter a highly competitive world, one that is potentially rewarding both financially and artistically sense. It tells what to do, and maybe more importantly, what not to do.Kelley Lovelace is an award-winning songwriter who lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the co-author with Brad Paisley of the book and the song He Didn't Have to Be. He is also the songwriter of the hits "Wrapped Around", "Two People Fell in Love", "The Impossible", and "I Just Wanna Be Mad".
The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life
by Kevin O'Brien SjThird Place, Prayers & Spirituality category ACP Excellence in Publishing Awards, 2012<p><p> There is no better guide than St. Ignatius Loyola if one desires to discover how faith and everyday life can thrive together. <p><p>In The Ignatian Adventure, Kevin O’Brien, SJ, follows St. Ignatius’s lead and offers today’s time-strapped individual a unique way of “making” the Spiritual Exercises in daily life. <p><p>The first part of O’Brien’s book provides helpful background information, including a brief history of St. Ignatius, an explanation of the Spiritual Exercises and their purpose, and a description of different ways to make the Exercises. The book’s core offers 32 weeks of prayer and meditations to draw participants into a deeper encounter with God. <p><p>But what truly sets this book apart from other 19th annotations is how O’Brien has woven throughout the chapters his own personal accounts of living out the Exercises in everyday life. Through his deeply moving stories, readers discover how the Exercises intersect with the real world. <p><p>The Ignatian Adventure is an ideal resource for spiritual directors, but its user-friendly, down-to-earth style also makes it perfect for any individual seeking a deeper life of prayer.
The Ignatian Workout: Daily Exercises for a Healthy Faith
by Tim Muldoon<p>We look at the world—and at God—in drastically different ways than our ancestors did, and yet the wisdom of a sixteenth-century Catholic saint perfectly suits our doubtful, antiauthoritarian, pluralistic age. St. Ignatius of Loyola believed that we could know God better by paying attention to his work in our lives, our experiences, our imagination, and our feelings. His Spiritual Exercises, an enduring masterpiece of spiritual insight, teaches us to grow spiritually by learning to respond in concrete, practical ways to this divine presence. <p>The Ignatian Workout presents St. Ignatius’s wisdom in today’s language—as a daily program of “workouts” to achieve spiritual fitness, tailored to people with busy schedules. It is a program that shows us how to recognize and respond to a God who is already at work in us, inviting us into a deeper relationship and into richer lives of love and service.</p>
Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within
by Andre De GrasseInsightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world championNot only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he’s also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasse’s friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first Canadian to capture medals in all three sprint events during a single Olympics? His gold medal victory in the 200-metre race at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics captivated Canadians witnessing a feat not accomplished by any other Canadian in close to a century. In Ignite, De Grasse shares important lessons from his improbable journey to becoming an Olympic champion. As one of the fastest humans alive, De Grasse has demonstrated what it takes to perform at your best under enormous pressure and to continue to push the limit of what seems impossible. De Grasse shares inspirational stories and lessons about the determination, resilience and perseverance it takes to become the best. Readers will gain from his insights from the track and beyond to unlock their own hidden potential and stare down life’s challenges whether at work, at home, or in pursuit of their dreams.
Ignite a Shift: Engaging Minds, Guiding Emotions and Driving Behavior
by Stephen McGarveyIgnite a Shift is a must-have tool for leaders and persuaders looking to ignite their thinking and make tangible changes in their everyday behavior.
Ignite the Genius Within
by Christine Ranck Christopher Lee NutterJump start hope, kick your creativity into gear, and explode your definition of the possible A self improvement book like nothing you've ever seen-or heard: a book and podcasting joint production brings to light an insight-boosting audio/visual method for changing the way you think and maximizing your creative potential. Recommended by the American Psychological Association, the therapeutic method works on two different levels. Powerful four color images accompanied by penetrating questions ask us to think deeply and concentrate on our ideas and beliefs. Then the sound track uses bilateral sounds that resonate from one side of your headphones to the other, stimulating both sides of the brain. When asking the brain to communicate with itself differently, new neural networks and thought pathways form, and people begin to be able to see events and ideas through different lenses. The process heightens awareness and mindfulness and allows readers the rare opportunity to take control and live the lives they've always dreamed of and ignite the genius they've always had within.
Ignite the Light: Empowering Children And Adults To Be Their Absolute Best
by Vicki SaviniIn today’s society kids hardly get to enjoy their childhood, as they are faced with mounting pressures at school, within their family, and among their peers. Children are overexposed to violence and deprived of lessons on self-love and inner peace . . . but imagine a world where they are given tools to speak their truth, follow their hearts, and above all believe in themselves.You see, deep inside every one of us is a light that shines brightly when we are aligned with our higher self—our absolute best self. When we allow fear to drive our action, we dim that light within. Yet when we believe in ourselves, speak our truth, and do what feels right in our hearts, we ignite the light and become the best possible version of ourselves.Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a child-care worker, or just a person who would like to leave this world a little more peaceful than you found it, this book will give you the tools to educate, enlighten, and empower our children to see that they are perfect just as they are. Ignite the Light is a practical step-by-step manual for change that provides tools from which all children—and all families—will benefit.
Ignite the Secret: 19 Lessons for Business and Life
by Charles HortonAn entrepreneur shares powerful strategies for confronting challenges, acting decisively, and achieving everything you’ve ever dreamed of.Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Charles Horton takes vital lessons he has learned in business and life—as well as from firewalking, walking on glass, mingling with lions, and building multiple businesses—and applies them to the challenges of personal and professional life with remarkable success. Now, his trailblazing approach can be yours. Ignite the Secret will inspire you to . . .See opportunities, not obstaclesTriumph over self-doubtFocus on your goalsCreate your own realityShift your perspectiveStoke your internal fireOvercome any challengeAccomplish your dreamsThe hardest part of changing your life is knowing how to start. Ignite the Secret empowers you to take that first step—and all the steps that follow.Praise for Ignite the Secret“You rarely come upon a piece of writing that is the complete package drawing you in with every lesson, vivid personal story and simple wisdom you can use in your own life right away.” —Monica Steiner, Aging Evolution“Whether or not you ever choose to do a firewalk, these nineteen lessons can transform your life as if you had.” —Dave Albin, Former Anthony Robbins Companies Fire Captain
Ignite The Third Factor
by Dr Peter JensenHow do you get someone else committed to reaching their fullest potential? It’s a question that challenges new managers and seasoned executives alike, echoes through coaches’ heads as they watch a gifted athlete underachieve, and keeps parents up at night. Igniting the Third Factor, Peter synthesizes his life’s work into the five core practices exceptional leaders use to ignite the Third Factor in themselves and others – whether it’s in the locker room before a gold medal Olympic hockey game or at a routine performance review. Peter works through an easy-to-understand model, providing a clear view of what separates ’igniters’ from ’extinguishers’ and exploring a wealth of strategies you can put to use immediately in your world. Like the laws of physics, these principles apply in any environment. They may look different when used by a parent, a manager, or a coach, but the forces of work remain the same. Igniting the Third Factor is a fast-paced journey packed with familiar faces, engaging stories, and humor. As he moves from the dressing room to the corner office and back again, Peter weaves insights from well-known Canadian, American, and British coaches and executives with his personal experience to provide a practical guide to helping others excel – all set against the backdrop of an exciting 30 years of involvement in the Canadian Olympic Movement.
Ignite Your Intuition: Improve Your Memory, Make Better Decisions, Be More Creative and Achieve Your Full Potential
by Craig KargesExtraordinist Craig Karges is known to millions of television viewers for his remarkable demonstrations of extraordinary phenomena on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Larry King Live, and many other TV shows. He presented his one-man touring show "Experience the Extraordinary" at performing arts centers, universities and corporate events in over 150 cities worldwide in 1998. Readers will learn how to use their intuition to solve problems, make decisions, come up with creative ideas, forecast their future, and even learn how to be in the right place at the right time. Karges reveals to readers proven techniques to program the subconscious mind for success including visualization, affirmations, and goal setting. They will learn how to use their subconscious to achieve personal goals and become the individuals they truly want to be. Karges also delves deeper into the power of the subconscious disclosing how to use dreams to solve problems and gain powerful insights about life. He reveals how it may be possible to know the unknown — how to exploit your natural psychic abilities. Readers will learn how to recognize these powers, develop them, and use them in daily life. Karges includes exercises, games, and stunts that help readers test and enhance subconscious skills, while amazing their friends at the same time.
Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear With Effortless Faith
by Barry MeguiarHave the time of your life, for the rest of your life. If you want to have your life ignited every day with effortless faith, joy, peace, purpose, and direction, you're going to love this book—with the emphasis on the word effortless. God has the perfect plan for your life, and He promises to pour it out on you when you simply live for His purpose rather than your own.This is a simple presentation of God's Word that, when followed with childlike faith, will bring you into an intimate relationship with God. Imagine living every day with purpose, free from worry, and full of joy, no matter what the day holds for you. It's not too good to be true! The most excited, joy-filled Christians are those who just accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. This is how God expects you to live your entire life!Experience joy every day, no matter what your day holdsKnow, without question, that God is answering your prayersMove into an intimate relationship with GodSatan is using fear to paralyze the church into inactivity and to sterilize Christians into not reproducing themselves. The battle is not in our streets or in Washington, DC. The battle is in our churches and in the heart and soul of every Christian.
Ignite Your Life!: How to Get From Where You Are To Where You Want to Be
by Andrea WoolfImagine you could---Love the Life you Live and Live the Life you Love. Imagine what it would be like if you loved absolutely everything about your life. Imagine you aren’t holding back at all. Imagine you have no fear and are daring to play bigger than you have ever dared. Imagine a life without resignation, without suffering or just getting by. Imagine your life is just as you imagine, just the way you want it, and it’s totally of your creation. Ignite your Life! takes you on your journey of discovery to uncover the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. You will clarify what’s missing for you to truly ignite your life. Simply follow the step-by-step system to design and live the juicy life of your dreams!
Ignite Your Light: A Sunrise-to-Moonlight Guide to Feeling Joyful, Resilient, and Lit from Within
by Jolene HartLight up your life -- and your self -- with this joy-filled guide to beauty, healing, and personal energy that includes delicious recipes, immune-strengthening wellness rituals, and practical steps for building a better world. Whether it's fresh flowers, old family photos, an intense sweat session, or a good friend, we all have things that light us up, that shift our energy and help us thrive. Ignite Your Light helps you shine, with the support of 13 key energy influencers in your life -- from relationships and environment to food, creativity, and mindset. Start with a Define Your Energy quiz to learn what influences your energy at each time of day, from sunrise to moonlight. Then, think back to your last amazing meal, or remember a great conversation you had. How will you make space for the things that grow your beauty and resilience through life's varied chapters and challenges? Each page of this immersive guide is packed with inspirational, actionable ways to bring life-changing happiness and healing into your life. If you've been struggling with self-care and want to boost your daily joy, Ignite Your Light has ideas and inspiration for you, including:Delicious recipes that support glowing skin and optimal healthFresh takes on self-care rituals, from yoga nidra to skin care as energy releaseSupport for releasing negative energy and stuck habitsInspiration-packed profiles of the 13 leading factors that influence your energy and power your inner lightSimple shifts that improve your long-term happiness via your mindset, actions, environment, and relationships Filled with colorful illustrations and photos, Ignite Your Light is both a beautiful and practical guide for anyone who wants to positively influence their own energy, grow the beauty in their daily life, and shine their light on the world around them.
Igniting the Invisible Tribe: Designing an Organization That Doesn't Suck
by Josh Allan DykstraWhy is it that so many of us toil away in jobs we hate, being treated like machines, doing things that will eventually ruin the planet? Is this really the best we can do with our work and our lives? Concluding a massive research project spanning the fields of behavioral economics, future trend analysis, and management science, Josh Allan Dykstra elegantly shows how the world of work is evolving-and that the competitive advantage of business is shifting towards something much more life-giving than where we've been.
Ignore Everybody: And 39 Other Keys to Creativity
by Hugh MacleodIn this book, the author has expanded his thoughts about unleashing creativity in a world that often thwarts it.
Ignore Everybody
by Hugh MacleodHugh MacLeod's acclaimed blog Gaping Void draws 1. 5 million visitors a month, and his ebook, How to Be Creative, has been downloaded more than a million times. In Ignore Everybody, he expands his thoughts about unleashing creativity in a world that often thwarts it.
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
by Francesc Miralles Héctor GarcíaBring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai—the happiness of always being busy—as revealed by the daily habits of the world’s longest-living people.“If hygge is the art of doing nothing, ikigai is the art of doing something—and doing it with supreme focus and joy.” —New York Post “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?
Ikigai: Giving every day meaning and joy
by Yukari MitsuhashiIkigai is a traditional Japanese concept that embodies happiness in living. It is, essentially, the reason that you get up in the morning. This book is about finding your ikigai - identifying your purpose or passion and using this knowledge to achieve greater happiness in your life. Your ikigai doesn't have to be some grand ambition or highly noble life's purpose - it can be something simple and humble, like tending your garden or walking your dog.Having grown up in Japan, Yukari Mitsuhashi understands first hand what ikigai means to Japanese people. Now living in Los Angeles, she has written this book to introduce the traditional concept to a new audience. This is not a 'one size fits all' book. Instead, Ikigai encourages you to look at the details of your life and appreciate the everyday moments as you learn to identify your own personal ikigai. The book includes case studies from a range of people sharing their ikigai, from athletes to writers and business people.With its refreshingly simple philosophy and liberating concepts, this beautifully presented book will be a guide you will return to again and again.
Ikigai esencial: La sabiduría milenaria japonesa que dará sentido a cada día de tu vida
by Ken MogiLa sabiduría milenaria japonesa que dará sentido a cada día de tu vida. «Estar inmerso en el momento presente y obtener placer de ello, prestando atención al mismo tiempo al más mínimo detalle es la esencia del arte de la ceremonia del té. Es extraordinario que Sen no Rikyu, el creador de esta ceremonia en el siglo XVI, llegara a esta conclusión en la era Sengoku, cuando los señores de la guerra, los samuráis, libraban entre sí interminables batallas y seguramente era una época muy estresante.» Occidente siente una fascinación permanente por el modo de vida japonés, y ello supone acceder a la filosofía, la cultura y el patrimonio de ese extraordinario país. Ikigai es un término japonés para referirse a los placeres y el sentido de la vida. Todo el mundo, de acuerdo con la cultura japonesa, tiene ikigai, y este se encuentra mediante la búsqueda, profunda y concentrada, en uno mismo. Es la «razón para levantarse cada mañana», para encontrar el placer, la satisfacción personal en las actividades cotidianas, sea en el trabajo o en el ocio. Una de las razones de la longevidad del pueblo japonés, junto con su alimentación, la práctica de ejercicio moderado y su espiritualidad. Ikigai esencial combina percepciones de los saberes científicos de Ken Mogi sobre el funcionamiento del cerebro, lo cual confiere al libro una perspectiva cognitiva fascinante.
Il Brutto della Bellezza: Sei molto di più di quel che appari
by Danilo H. GomesViviamo in una società guidata da ciò che gli occhi possono vedere. Le persone manipolate dai media sono legate allo pseudo-dovere di essere sempre belle. Molti, anziché essere liberi e felici, si lasciano condizionare dalle esigenze della società e finiscono per rimanere prigioniere dalle catene del desiderio di perfezione. In questo libro, l’autore scrive su quanto ha appreso, nel corso di due decenni, dopo essere stato deriso nei vari contesti sociali frequentati. Ciò che lo avrebbe potuto portare alla depressione, gli ha impartito preziose lezioni.
Il colloquio: domande e risposte
by Jacob Andrews Consalvo CattutoRisposte parola per parola da usare in un colloquio di lavoro per essere assunto. Questo libro include risposte moderne, intelligenti, totalmente persuasive e che ti rendono affidabile agli occhi del tuo interlocutore. Queste risposte sono concepite per aiutarti a rispondere in modo sicuro e cordiale a domande difficili o imbarazzanti che fanno parte delle pratiche di screening e di ricerca del personale nel complesso mondo del lavoro di oggi. Preparati a rispondere alle domande più toste. Si sta avvicinando il colloquio? Preparati! I colloqui di lavoro sono insidiosi. Ti chiederanno esempi concreti e dettagli, compresi nomi di persone, date ed eventi. Ti chiederanno informazioni su progetti a lungo termine in cui sei stato coinvolto, ti chiederanno come hai gestito le scadenze, le pressioni e le personalità difficili. Ti metteranno alla prova. Sei pronto per le loro domande toste? Questo è solo un assaggio di quello che apprenderai... Con questo libro imparerai a rispondere alle domande più ostiche che rientrano in queste categorie: Rompighiaccio Personali Formazione Esperienza Comportamento Stress e sua gestione Non mostrarti nervoso, maldestro o troppo sicuro di te durante un colloquio. Leggi questo libro e preparati!
Il diario
by Daphne MashamaiteNelle pagine microformato di questo diario, troverai lezioni indiscutibili per arrivare al successo. Le lezioni sono tratte dal mio libro “Percorri la scala verso il successo”. In questo libro condivido la mia esperienza e la mia ricerca come esperto nello sviluppo aziendale, lavorando con piccole e medie aziende. Il mio desiderio è aiutare le persone a concentrarsi su aree importanti per gestire un'attività di successo anche dopo il Covid19. Un diario è una testimonianza che serve a descrivere ogni cosa, dalle sensazioni che provi alle lezioni che hai appreso in una fase particolare della tua vita, riguardo un determinato evento o una situazione che stai vivendo. Usa il tuo diario per fermare i momenti sia felici che tristi e per i ricordi. Cattura le tue sensazioni , le persone che hai conosciuto e le emozioni che ti hanno trasmesso. Puoi inoltre annotare i luoghi che hai visitato, le ricorrenze speciali, etc. Ricorda di includere quello che hai imparato.Un diario può essere usato per trascrivere nel dettaglio le tue esperienze passate e usarle come riferimento per il futuro. Puoi inoltre usare il diario per formulare una lista delle cose da fare compreso il tuo prossimo progetto.