Download or read book Boundless Potential Transform Your Brain Unleash Your Talents and Reinvent Your Work in Midlife and Beyond written by Mark S. Walton and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-03-16 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's no better time than now to remake your career and life Neuroscience research reveals that creativity spikes in our later years—making midlife an ideal time to change professions. This breakthrough career-reinvention guide shows workers in their forties and over how to leverage this newfound potential. Boundless Potential empowers you with the knowledge, inspiration, and tools to kick-start anything from a new entrepreneurial venture to a new career. Using case studies, interviews, and revelations from cutting-edge research, it offers a blueprint for personal and work reinvention in midlife and a glimpse of the true lifelong potential of the human mind. Mark S. Walton is a professor of leadership in the U.S. Navy's Advanced Management Program and a distinguished lecturer in management at the Senior Executive Institute and Kenan-Flagler Graduate Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His book Generating Buy-In was selected by Soundview Executive Summaries as one of the Top 30 business books of the year.

Download or read book The Encore Career Handbook written by Marci Alboher and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides guidelines to starting a second career during middle age, including tips on how to plan the transition from one career to another, salary and education requirements, and finding a new career that makes an impact on society.

Download or read book What s Next written by Kerry Hannon and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2014 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares advice on how to transition to a more meaningful career in midlife, covering such topics as assessing financial needs, finding a mentor, and turning a hobby into a profitable business.

Download or read book Just Write written by James Scott Bell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enthrall your readers, love the process, & become the writer you are meant to be! Writers are given a wealthy of opportunities to cultivate a successful writing life, break out, and find an audience for their work. Yet so many writers, from beginners to veterans, find their careers stuck in neutral. The solution is simple: Just write. Write yourself past fears, doubts, and setbacks, and use your desire for writing excellence to deeply immerse yourself in the craft. In Just Write, best-selling author and veteran writing coach James Scott Bell shows you how to develop unforgettable stories while leading a rewarding writing life. You'll learn how to master the nuances of fiction, discover what readers really want, and persevere through the challenges of getting started, conquering writer's block, and dealing with rejection. Look inside to discover how to: • Brainstorm new concepts for your fiction and develop a believable premise. • Create memorable characters that keep your readers coming back for more. • Study classic & contemporary novels to improve your writing. • Effectively market yourself as a writer. • Manage your time to maintain peak efficiency. Fulfilling writing careers are developed through hard work, an investment in practice, and complete dedication to the process. Don't succumb to excuses or procrastination. Dive into your career with gusto and enthusiasm. Fall in love with writing every day. Just write.

Download or read book As Long as I Have Breath written by Bruce Gordon and published by Focus on the Family. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow In this 52-week devotional, Bruce Gordon challenges the idea that youth is the best part of life. He asserts that we make too little of our opportunities in later life—we were made for more than the golf course or the rocking chair! These practical devotionals, steeped in Scripture, will help you transition to a time of life that can be rich with purpose, significance, and hope as you serve God. You’ll be encouraged and empowered to build a life that matters now and for eternity. Discover for yourself that the best years, the most impactful years of your life, are still to come.

Download or read book Retirement Reboot written by Mark Miller and published by Agate Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millions of Americans, the COVID shock has brought retirement saving to an abrupt halt—now it’s time to get back on track. Even before the pandemic, a large share of households by Americans over age 50 faced the threat that their living standards would decline sharply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely worsen. In Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for Americans to improve their retirement prospects. If you’re nearing retirement age and worry you haven’t saved enough, Retirement Reboot will walk you through the core decisions to make now to improve your retirement outcomes—even if retirement is just a few years away. You’ll learn how to make a plan, think through the timing of retirement, optimize Social Security, navigate Medicare, build savings, and tap home equity. You’ll also explore ongoing strategies, such as careful budgeting, generating income from work even after retirement, planning for long-term care, and leveraging special assistance aimed at low-income workers. If you have low savings, or none at all, Miller’s simple steps can help you make the most of your remaining working years and reboot the retirement you always imagined.

Download or read book REDEFINE YOUR BRAIN written by Dr John P Kimberly and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2023-10-21 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to set off on a mental journey that will transform you? Your brain has enormous potential that is locked away, and "REDEFINE YOUR BRAIN: Unlocking Your Brain's Potential" has the key to unleashing it. This ground-breaking book offers a technique that can sharpen your brainpower while stretching the limits of your cognitive ability. Imagine living in a world where you can learn new skills rapidly, become mentally clear, and solve difficulties with ease. How would you feel if you had a razor-sharp recall and could keep a laser-like focus to accomplish your goals? The key to achieving these goals is to "REDEFINE YOUR BRAIN." As we explore the intriguing field of neuroscience, learn about the complex mechanisms at work in the human brain. We break down the study into simple, useful insights so you can use all of your mental potential. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and forever altered. Learn more about the capabilities and limitations of your brain. Learn how to improve the recall and retention of your memory. Develop a laser-focused attention span and let your imagination run wild. reducing obstacles in the mind and improving problem-solving abilities. Boost your ability to learn new things and general cognitive function. "You can reshape your brain and rewire it for success." "Unlock the potential within you and thrive in every aspect of life." "Elevate your mental game and become a powerhouse of productivity." "Experience profound personal growth and achieve your wildest dreams." When you have the ability to be remarkable, refuse to settle for mediocrity. Your ticket to a more promising and opportunity-filled future is "REDEFINE YOUR BRAIN". It's time to take control of your mental destiny and set off on a journey that will alter your course in life. Are you open to changing how you view the world and yourself? Grab a copy of this book right away to start realizing the boundless possibilities of your mind and moving in the direction of a more prosperous, secure future.

Download or read book Closing of the American Mind written by Allan Bloom and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brilliant, controversial, bestselling critique of American culture that “hits with the approximate force and effect of electroshock therapy” (The New York Times)—now featuring a new afterword by Andrew Ferguson in a twenty-fifth anniversary edition. In 1987, eminent political philosopher Allan Bloom published The Closing of the American Mind, an appraisal of contemporary America that “hits with the approximate force and effect of electroshock therapy” (The New York Times) and has not only been vindicated, but has also become more urgent today. In clear, spirited prose, Bloom argues that the social and political crises of contemporary America are part of a larger intellectual crisis: the result of a dangerous narrowing of curiosity and exploration by the university elites. Now, in this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, acclaimed author and journalist Andrew Ferguson contributes a new essay that describes why Bloom’s argument caused such a furor at publication and why our culture so deeply resists its truths today.

Download or read book Work with Passion in Midlife and Beyond written by Nancy Anderson and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Work With Passion in Midlife and Beyond' demonstrates through stories that it is never too late to pursue your life's dreams - and succeed.

Download or read book Rules For Revolutionaries written by Guy Kawasaki and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2000-05-03 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guy Kawasaki, CEO of garage.com and former chief evangelist of Apple Computer, Inc., presents his manifesto for world-changing innovation, using his battle-tested lessons to help revolutionaries become visionaries. Create Like a God Turn conventional wisdom on its head-create revolutionary products and services by analyzing how to approach the problems at hand. Command Like a King Take charge and make tough, insightful, and strategic decisions-break down the barriers that prevent product adoption and avoid "death magnets" (the stupid mistakes just about everyone makes). Work Like a Slave Get ready for hard work, and lots of it. To go from revolutionary to visionary, you'll need to eat like a bird-relentlessly absorbing knowledge about your industry, customers, and competition--and poop like an elephant--spreading the large amount of information and knowledge that you've gained. Filled with insights from top innovators such as Amazon.com, Dell, Hallmark, and Gillette and rich with hands-on experience from the front lines of business, Rules for Revolutionaries will empower you--whether you're an entrepreneur, engineer, inventor, manager, or small business owner--to turn your dreams into reality, your reality into products, and your products into customer magnets.

Download or read book Generating Buy in written by Mark S. Walton and published by Amacom. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The power not just to persuade, but to inspire. "Anyone interested in influencing fellow human beings can benefit from this book's wise and practical advice. It's a keeper " --William Ury, Harvard Law School, Coauthor of the best-selling Getting to Yes The ability to influence people's thoughts and feelings, to generate their buy-in, has emerged as the paramount leadership skill. The strongest leaders are those who create a positive vision of the future, paint a ""big picture"" that generates action by tapping into people's emotions, ask for a commitment, and inspire their listeners to take steps toward the goal. Generating Buy-In: Mastering the Language of Leadership will help you master the powerful language that breeds such a commitment. Through real-world case studies and exclusive interviews, Generating Buy-In imparts a revolutionary yet practical approach to: * Crafting a strategic story that projects a positive future to your audience * Speaking the language of buy-in with images that mold powerful thoughts and emotions in your listeners * Putting the language to work in service of your goal -- whether the goal is to raise sales, inspire a work force, or win a Presidential election. ""This book unlocks secrets top leaders have applied through the ages. Instinctively you know that Mark Walton has hit the bulls-eye, because it feels right in your heart and your gut. Wonderfully simple and effective "" -- Ron Kirkpatrick, National Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, USA Complete with examples, practical exercises, sample business scenarios, and a foreword by William Ury, coauthor of the best-selling Getting to Yes, Generating Buy-In is an indispensable resource for leading and succeeding in today's fiercely competitive world "

Download or read book Unleashing Your Mind Power written by Maxwell Wallace and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will unlock the incredible potential of your mind? "Unleashing Your Mind Power: A Roadmap to Limitless Potential" is your comprehensive guide to harnessing the boundless capabilities of your mind and achieving levels of success you never thought possible. Understanding the Power of Your Mind Dive deep into the extraordinary power of your mind and how it shapes your reality. Explore the untapped reservoir of potential within you. Exploring the Boundaries of Your Potential Break free from self-imposed limitations and explore the vast boundaries of your potential. Discover what you're truly capable of achieving. Tapping Into Your Inner Creativity Awaken your innate creativity and discover new horizons of innovation and problem-solving. Learn how creativity fuels personal and professional growth. Mastering the Art of Visualization Harness the transformative power of visualization to manifest your dreams. Develop techniques to vividly picture your desired outcomes. Developing a Growth Mindset Cultivate a growth mindset that thrives on challenges and embraces learning. Transform obstacles into stepping stones toward success. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Identify and conquer limiting beliefs that have held you back. Replace self-doubt with unshakable self-belief. Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking Learn to channel the energy of positivity into every aspect of your life. Use the law of attraction to draw success and abundance to you. Cultivating Self-Discipline for Success Master the art of self-discipline and develop the habits that lead to lasting success. Achieve your goals through consistent effort and determination. Enhancing Focus and Concentration Sharpen your focus and concentration to achieve greater productivity and mindfulness in your daily life. Practicing Mindfulness for Mental Clarity Cultivate mindfulness practices that bring mental clarity, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being. Utilizing Affirmations for Personal Transformation Harness the power of positive affirmations to reprogram your subconscious mind for success, abundance, and happiness. Unleashing Your Inner Genius Tap into your inner genius and access your unique talents and abilities. Rediscover your passions and purpose. Unlocking the Secrets of Neuroplasticity Explore the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and learn how your brain can adapt, change, and rewire itself for personal growth and development. Nurturing a Strong Mind-Body Connection Discover the profound connection between your mind and body. Cultivate practices that promote holistic well-being. Empowering Yourself Through Continuous Learning Commit to lifelong learning and growth. Discover the joy of expanding your knowledge and skills. "Unleashing Your Mind Power" is not just a book; it's a transformative roadmap to a life filled with purpose, achievement, and boundless potential. Whether you are seeking personal growth, professional success, or simply a deeper understanding of your own mind, this guide will empower you to harness the incredible capabilities within you. Begin your journey today and unleash the limitless power of your mind. Your potential is waiting to be realized, and the key is in your hands.

Download or read book Beyond Talent written by John C. Maxwell and published by HarperCollins Leadership. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some talented people reach their full potential, while others self-destruct or remain trapped in mediocrity. What makes the difference? Author John C. Maxwell, the go-to guru for business professionals across the globe, insists that the choices people make--not merely the skills they inherit--propel them to greatness. In other words: if you really want to make an impact in your organization, it’s the skills that take you beyond talent that matter most. In Beyond Talent, Maxwell shares thirteen attributes to add to your talent to maximize your potential and live the life of your dreams. Among other truths, readers will learn: belief lifts your talent; initiative activates your talent; focus directs your talent; preparation positions your talent; practice sharpens your talent; perseverance sustains your talent; and character protects your talent.You can have talent alone--but you’ll inevitably fall short of your potential. Beyond Talent teaches you how to really stand out.

Download or read book Jolt written by Mark Miller and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of a child. Life-threatening illness. Plane crashes. Terror attacks. Natural disasters. Some of us never fully recover from unimaginable traumas like these, but some not only survive—they bounce back to thrive and grow. Jolt tells the stories of people transformed by trauma, and the new paths that they pursue. • Molly McDonald was an affluent suburban Detroit mom who faced financial ruin following a diagnosis of breast cancer. She started The Pink Project, which provides transitional financial assistance to low-income breast cancer patients. • Liz and Steve Alderman lost their son in the World Trade Center on 9/11. As a tribute to him, they launched a foundation that builds and operates mental health clinics in post-conflict countries. More than ten years later, the foundation is going strong. • John Gallina and Dale Beatty, both veterans of the Iraq War, suffered traumatic injuries. When they came home, they started Purple Heart Homes, a nonprofit that provides housing solutions for homeless and low-income veterans. • Lucy McBath suffered the horrifying murder of her teenage son in a high-profile white-on-black shooting. Lucy quit her job as a flight attendant and has become a nationally known advocate for gun control. Jolt: Stories of Trauma and Transformation tells the compelling stories of people who have moved beyond trauma to ask, “How can I make my life—and the lives of others—better?”

Download or read book What Matters Now written by Gary Hamel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not a book about one thing. It's not a 250-page dissertation on leadership, teams or motivation. Instead, it's an agenda for building organizations that can flourish in a world of diminished hopes, relentless change and ferocious competition. This is not a book about doing better. It's not a manual for people who want to tinker at the margins. Instead, it's an impassioned plea to reinvent management as we know it—to rethink the fundamental assumptions we have about capitalism, organizational life, and the meaning of work. Leaders today confront a world where the unprecedented is the norm. Wherever one looks, one sees the exceptional and the extraordinary: Business newspapers decrying the state of capitalism. Once-innovative companies struggling to save off senescence. Next gen employees shunning blue chips for social start-ups. Corporate miscreants getting pilloried in the blogosphere. Entry barriers tumbling in what were once oligopolistic strongholds. Hundred year-old business models being rendered irrelevant overnight. Newbie organizations crowdsourcing their most creative work. National governments lurching towards bankruptcy. Investors angrily confronting greedy CEOs and complacent boards. Newly omnipotent customers eagerly wielding their power. Social media dramatically transforming the way human beings connect, learn and collaborate. Obviously, there are lots of things that matter now. But in a world of fractured certainties and battered trust, some things matter more than others. While the challenges facing organizations are limitless; leadership bandwidth isn't. That's why you have to be clear about what really matters now. What are the fundamental, make-or-break issues that will determine whether your organization thrives or dives in the years ahead? Hamel identifies five issues are that are paramount: values, innovation, adaptability, passion and ideology. In doing so he presents an essential agenda for leaders everywhere who are eager to... move from defense to offense reverse the tide of commoditization defeat bureaucracy astonish their customers foster extraordinary contribution capture the moral high ground outrun change build a company that's truly fit for the future Concise and to the point, the book will inspire you to rethink your business, your company and how you lead.

Download or read book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts written by Gabor Maté, MD and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “thought-provoking and powerful” study that reframes everything you’ve been taught about addiction and recovery—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Myth of Normal (Bruce Perry, author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog). A world-renowned trauma expert combines real-life stories with cutting-edge research to offer a holistic approach to understanding addiction—its origins, its place in society, and the importance of self-compassion in recovery. Based on Gabor Maté’s two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his groundbreaking work with people with addiction on Vancouver’s skid row, this #1 international bestseller radically re-envisions a much misunderstood condition by taking a compassionate approach to substance abuse and addiction recovery. In the same vein as Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts traces the root causes of addiction to childhood trauma and examines the pervasiveness of addiction in society. Dr. Maté presents addiction not as a discrete phenomenon confined to an unfortunate or weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs throughout—and perhaps underpins—our society. It is not a medical “condition” distinct from the lives it affects but rather the result of a complex interplay among personal history, emotional and neurological development, brain chemistry, and the drugs and behaviors of addiction. Simplifying a wide array of brain and addiction research findings from around the globe, the book avoids glib self-help remedies, instead promoting a thorough and compassionate self-understanding as the first key to healing and wellness. Dr. Maté argues persuasively against contemporary health, social, and criminal justice policies toward addiction and how they perpetuate the War on Drugs. The mix of personal stories—including the author’s candid discussion of his own “high-status” addictive tendencies—and science with positive solutions makes the book equally useful for lay readers and professionals.

Download or read book Predicting Market Success written by Robert Passikoff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Predicting Market Success "Predicting Market Success has come at the right time for major companies. The value of understanding the dimensions of your brand's unique appeal and strength of preference is indispensable for brand strategy today. This book is well worth your time." —Joseph T. Plummer, Chief Research OfficerThe Advertising Research Foundation "In the competitive world of branding, understanding what drives consumer loyalty is the cornerstone of a brand's continued success. Passikoff's market-driven insights on how to obtain, analyze, and utilize loyalty metrics will help you make strategic, brand-enhancing decisions." —Seth M. Siegel, Cochairman, The Beanstalk Group "Passikoff is the guy who can explain to me why people buy certain things from certain companies, even though other things by other companies seem just as good. With his great feel for pop culture and almost philosophical outlook, he understands what makes consumers tick-and stick." —Lenore Skenazy, syndicated columnist "Loyalty is a key component of the strength of a brand and brand equity, and Passikoff understands loyalty like few others. In this book, he captures the essence of loyalty and branding in a practical way-showing how loyalty drives profitability." —Erich Joachimsthaler, Chairman, Vivaldi Partners "If you want a business book that will make you feel justified, complimented, and comfortable, don't read this. If you want a book to challenge your beliefs about brand marketing right down to the core, you can't afford not to." —John Gaffney, Executive Editor, Peppers & Rogers Group