Your team has faltered at a critical moment. A key member says he can’t continue, requiring you to make a snap decision: Do you write him off? Or do you risk the whole venture by trying to get him back on his feet?It could be a scenario straight from the business world.Yet this one occurred high on the slopes of the world’s deadliest mountain, K2, where lives, not just livelihoods, depended on the leader’s choice.Decisions don’t get much starker. That’s why mountain...

An indispensable survival guide to some of life's toughest situations, from New York Times bestselling author Bear Grylls.The world-famous survival expert and reality television star teaches you how to make everyday an unforgettable adventureLife in the outdoors teaches us invaluable lessons. Encountering the wild forces us to plan and execute goals, face danger, push our "limits," and sharpen our instincts. But ...

Unlock the fountain of prosperity inside of you with easy-to-implement, comprehensive strategies for bettering yourself personally, professionally, and financially, from award-winning entrepreneur and motivational speaker Jim Rohn.“I truly believe Jim Rohn is an extraordinary human being whose philosophy can enhance the quality of life for anyone.”—Anthony RobbinsYou don’t have to choose between wealth and happiness—they spring from the sam...

If you're like most people, you want to lead a life of meaning and significance, joy and satisfaction.But all the drama and demands we face seem to get in the way of our dreams, don't they? We're unsure about how to take our lives from where we are now to where we want to be in the next five, ten, or even fifty years.We know we were meant for more, but it seems like the days are slipping by and we can't do anything about it. It shouldn't be like this. And i...

**"Wonderful . . . a moving autobiography, the story of a unique business, and a detailed blueprint for hope." —Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and SteelIn this 10th anniversary edition, Yvon Chouinard—legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.—shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth.**From his ...

Travis Macy summited glacial peaks in the French Alps, rappelled into vast limestone caves in China, and ran through parched deserts in Utah. Most famously, he won one of the country's marquee ultra-distance events: Leadman, a high-altitude series of super-long-distance races, culminating with a 100-mile mountain biking race and a 100-mile trail run. Macy accomplished it without exceptional strength, speed, or flexibility, and without high-tech performance labs or performance-enhancing dru...

**Now revised and expanded with five new chapters for the 10th anniversary of its 2015 publication, the beloved classic on truly human leadership“Bob Chapman, CEO of the $1.7 billion manufacturing company Barry-Wehmiller, is on a mission to change the way businesses treat their employees.” – Inc. Magazine**Starting in 1997, Bob Chapman and Barry-Wehmiller have pioneered a dramatically different approach to leadership that creates off-the-charts morale, loy...

A breathtaking and lavishly illustrated autobiography from the late world-famous mountaineer and author of The Climb .Winner of the John Whyte Award for Mountain Literature, Banff Mountain Book FestivalWhen Anatoli Boukreev died on the slopes of Annapurna on Christmas day, 1997, the world lost one of the greatest adventurers of our time.In Above the Clouds, both the man and his in...

"This is a good little book to have as a resource for anyone who is a serious competitive runner." - Michelle Williams (Goodreads reviewer)"This was an excellent read. It was not a typical 'how to become a better runner' book." - Kristie Layne (Goodreads reviewer)"It is concise and easy to read with many helpful ideas about dealing with the potential mental pitfalls that tend to occur while running long distances. Highly recommended."- Sally Abercrombie (Goodreads reviewer)...

Trim seconds off your time, train more efficiently, or simply maximize your fitness workouts with Mastering Swimming.Renowned coaches Jim Montgomery and Mo Chambers have teamed up to create the ultimate swimming guide for masters athletes. Swimmers aged 18 to 120 will benefit from a targeted approach that covers these essentials:-Stroke instruction and refinement for freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly-Workout plans for fitness and competitio...

The award winning book that can change your life!The book outlines the experiences of a young, poor, and disillusioned reporter who is enticed to do a series of articles about Paul, an unconventional philosopher and motivational speaker. In exchange, he gets to travel to and dive on Roatan, arguably one of the most beautiful, pristine islands in the Caribbean. Through a series of interviews, the reporter gets to know Paul's innermost philosophies. He learns an alternate way of livin...

"Full of sage advice, powerful exercise, and inspiring stories that will put you on the road to your dream job." —Patrick Combs, author of Major in SuccessFinding Your Passion is a powerful, yet easy-to-use book by Marcy Morrison, career strategist and owner of Careers With Wings.This fun and whimsical book will help and guide the reader to develop wings for their career and get on the fast track to finding their dream jo...