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Written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758, The Way to Wealth collects together Franklin's adages and advice from 25 years of publishing Poor Richard's Almanac. Given in the form of a speech given by Father Abraham, this work promotes frugality and hard work as the path to greatness and achievement. Many of the ideas from this famous work are well-known and useful words to live by today - "there are no gains, without pains", "one today is worth
...With her trademark no-nonsense approach, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Laura Schlessinger gives her readers the emotional defenses they need to overcome the worst life will throw at them, whether it's a cheating spouse, a lying sibling, or a ruthless colleague.
Author and renowned radio host Dr. Laura has helped countless men and women become better husbands, wives, parents, and people. She's helped them cope with
...It may be the most underappreciated tool at our disposal, one we learn to use well in infancy-and then abandon as we grow older. Critical to learning, innovation, success, even to happiness-yet often discouraged in our schools and workplaces-it can unlock new business opportunities...
Many of us assume that thinking is an inborn process that occurs naturally, without conscious effort on our parts, and as such, there are no "right" and "wrong" ways of going about it. However, as author Aaron Martin Crane explains in this book, most of us have established a vast repertoire of thinking patterns and habits that profoundly impact the way we see the world -- and can even determine whether or not we will achieve our goals. Read Right
...Your mind is what makes you tick, so keeping it in tip-top condition is as important as taking care of your body. By performing mental workouts you can build your brain power and keep your mind alert and agile well into...
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a situation you feel totally and absolutely powerless to change? Christian Larson believes that nothing could be further from the truth than this assessment. According to the author, every human has a virtually limitless capacity for power at their disposal -- even if all that we can change is our way of looking at our problems. Get on the path toward personal happiness and fulfillment using the simple concepts
...Would you like to weigh up a situation and devise a resolution more effectively? Do you want to make decisions confidently and put them into effect with less worry? Would you like to be able to focus exclusively on the issue in hand rather than be distracted by a dozen irrelevant...
Mildred Mann was a bestselling author and teacher of the New Thought Movement. Her ideas and ideals and those of others in the New Thought Movement have seen a resurgence with the release of the bestselling book and film "The Secret" and the popularity of the Jerry and Esther Hicks Abraham Teachings. How do we find ourselves? We do so by going "within." We get to know ourselves, to understand how we are made, and then we learn to use the magnificent
...Do you feel an insatiable drive to fulfill a mission greater than yourself? To be reacquainted with a long-lost desire to follow the excitement of passion, inspiration, and playfulness? Have you reached a turning point in your reality?
In this powerful work, spiritual teacher and intuitive Matt...
French psychologist Emile Coue developed an interest in the power of hypnosis early in his career. In this volume, Coue offers practical tips and advice to readers seeking to overcome problems and bad habits and achieve success. The book also contains a series of case studies outlining the methods that a number of Coue's patients used to better their situations using the technique of autosuggestion.
·A motivational true story about a man who finds true happiness after struggling with depression, drug addiction and financial despair despite being blind after a failed suicide attempt.
·Estimated 192+ pages, available in paperback and audio, also exploring braille edition.
·Although John's creative outlet revolves around woodworking, overall mission and positioning of the title is very much anchored in self-help/inspirational segments.
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...One of the most influential schools of classical philosophy, stoicism emerged in the third century BCE and later grew in popularity through the work of proponents such as Seneca and Epictetus. This informative introductory volume provides an overview and brief history of the stoicism movement.
Famed Baptist minister Russell Conwell knew a thing or two about personal efficiency. During his career, he worked as a soldier, a church leader, a lawyer, a journalist, a biographer, and a bestselling self-help author. He also managed to find time to found and preside over Temple University. In this tip-filled volume, Conwell provides actionable advice to help you make the most of your allotted 24 hours.
The Enchiridion, or Handbook was written by a student of Epictetus in the 2nd century. It is a short guide to ethical living, and its focus is more practical than the metaphysical treatises of earlier Greek philosophers. It assumes that "some things are up to us and some are not up to us," and instructs the reader how to deal well with what life brings. It remained an important handbook for Christians and pagans alike for many centuries.
...If you dream about a knapsack, it may be time to ditch your friends and strike out on your own. If your slumber involves scenes of a quarry, double down on your hard work to make your goals a reality. If the soundtrack of your dreams involves bugles, get ready for an unexpected dose of happiness and good fortune. These and thousands of other dream interpretations are collected in Gustavus Hindman Miller's endlessly entertaining Ten Thousand
...In recent years, the notion that we can change our external reality by holding that which we desire firmly in mind has gained a great deal of popularity. As Genevieve Behrend points out in Attaining Your Desires By Letting Your Subconscious Mind Work for You, this is a concept that can be traced through thousands of years of the wisdom literature from different faith traditions. In this book, Behrend offers practical tips and advice for
...Just as Jesus Christ and other spiritual leaders emphasized the transformative power of the word, men and women can begin instantly to change their circumstances and perceptions with language. In Your Word is Your Wand, renowned self-help expert Florence Scovel Shinn introduces readers to the concepts of spoken mantras and catchphrases that can be used as remarkably helpful tools in the process of personal growth. If you're ready to change
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