Every day, we are inundated with messages about the importance of finding “balance” in our lives. How does this make us feel? Overwhelmed, out of touch, and unfulfilled. The problem isn’t us--it’s the message. Perfect balance is unachievable and, upon closer inspection, undesirable. The perpetual quest for balance ends up limiting growth, progress, and the quality of life. In Off Balance On Purpose, Dan Thurmon frees you from the “balance” dilemma and empowers you to adopt a new ...

Harness the transformative power of chaosWhen you are facing exponential change or uncertainty at work or at home, it can seem unique to you and overwhelming, but the truth about chaos is that it isn't personal, and it doesn't have to be negative.In Positive Chaos, award-winning keynote speaker, author, and executive coach Dan Thurmon helps you better understand the true nature of chaos, including the positive aspects that you can harness to learn, grow, and excel. Using il...

Harness the transformative power of chaosWhen you are facing exponential change or uncertainty at work or at home, it can seem unique to you and overwhelming, but the truth about chaos is that it isn’t personal, and it doesn’t have to be negative.In Positive Chaos, award-winning keynote speaker, author, and executive coach Dan Thurmon helps you better understand the true nature of chaos, including the positive aspects that you can harness to learn,...

Early life is all about trial-and-error practice. If wed given up in the face of failure, repetition, and difficulty, wed never have learned to walk, tie our shoes, or ride a bike. So why, as adults, do we often throw in the towel when at first we dont succeed? Modern lifes technological speed, habitual multitasking, and promises of instant gratification dont help. But in his study of how we learn (prompted by his experiences as a musician and adult newbie golfer), Thomas Sterner has found...

In this perfectly compact read, #1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell explains how true leadership works.It is not generated by your title. In fact, being named to a position is the lowest of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To be more than a boss people are required to follow, you must master the ability to inspire and invest in people. You need to build a team that produces not only results, but also future leaders. By comb...

Are you ready to achieve virtually anything you want, even if you've failed at every goal you've ever set?These 13 "secrets" are the proven formula used by world-class achievers across the ages.We live in a time where many people have lost touch with the qualities that produce extraordinary lives. Imagination, ingenuity, drive, and a no-fear, no-quitters allowed mentality often seem to be disappearing from our culture and our world.This is a book for everyone who ha...

Despite promises of "fast and easy" results from slick marketers, real personal growth is neither fast nor easy. The truth is that hard work, courage, and self-discipline are required to achieve meaningful results—results that are not attained by those who cling to the fantasy of achievement without effort.Personal Development for Smart People reveals the unvarnished truth about what it takes to consciously grow as a human being. As you read, you’ll learn ...

Feeling rushed, harried, stressed, or like you can never get enough done? Ever feel that while your life is full - maybe too full - of things to do, you aren't enjoying yourself nearly enough? Are you worried that slowing down your life will mean giving up work, activities or relationships? Relax! In Slowing Down to the Speed of Life Richard Carlson and Joseph Bailey explain how you can achieve a calmer, saner state of mind.Illustrated with useful exercises, charts and diag...

Whether you’re a young adult or young at heart, this book will help you uncover your purpose and lead a more fulfilling life—from the best-selling author and inspirational speaker featured in the movie adaptation of The SecretBased on a program originally developed for young people seeking direction in their lives, Dr. John Demartini’s Inspired Destiny has deep meaning for readers of all ages. His thought-provoking exercises, challenging action st...

Work The System aims to convince people to change their fundamental perception of the world around them from a vision of an impenetrable, amorphous conglomeration, to one made up of individual linear systems, each of which can be improved and perfected. The reader is guided through the process of "getting" this new vision, and then through the specifics of applying it. It's simple, believable, and mechanical; not mystical or theoretical. Work the System will show business leaders and profe...

Steve Siebold uncovers the "mental toughness" secrets of champions. You can learn them too and start dreaming bigger and achieving more. In Secrets of the World Class, Steve Siebold's shares his 20 year journey of studying peak performers and discovering the link that makes them champions. Each chapter finishes with an "Action Step for Today" that leads you down the path from mediocrity to greatness. Loaded with ideas you can immediately put into action to catapult yourself from m...

How people work, communicate, collaborate, and manage responsibilities has changed. Knowing how to build influence and lead others without title or authority, no matter what your role, is now a workplace necessity.No one needs to appoint you, promote you, or nominate you. You decide. It’s not rank that will get you results; it's the actions.In The Titleless Leader, you will discover uncommon behaviors that will enable you to:Operate with trust in an era of ...