Download or read book Peaks Valleys and Overcoming the Odds written by Connie Amos-Parsons and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My life has been blessed. I'm not saying I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, was spoiled or never had problems. But my parents were loving, hard-working, caring, protective and supportive of me. Whatever path to progress I wanted to take, they gave me the go ahead. My life changed drastically at 18. Sadly, I lost my father to leukemia right after I graduated, and lost my childhood best friend to the evil streets--to a much older and very abusive man who swooped her up as soon as she turned 18. Her hopes and dreams were crushed by his strong control and abuse. I was determined to go on with my life to be the best I could despite all the obstacles I faced. I empowered myself! I learned in my twenties, what it felt like to be a victim and I didn't want to go out like that! I made Wedsnesday's Child Transform to Thursday's Child! I wrote this book to tell my story in hopes that it will inspire and motivate someone else. We don't have to be victims of our circumstances. Instead, we can become overcomers, survivors and victorious!
Download or read book OVERCOMING ODDS AND OBSTACLES written by Michael D Kurtz D Min LMFT and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Overcoming Odds and Obstacles,” is a story of a focused and determined high school basketball team, who with the vision and guidance of two coaches completed a phenomenal season. The Central squad, many times considered the underdog, believed in, and bought into, a coach’s vision which would ultimately take them to the 1965 North Carolina State 2A Finals, where they would eventually be crowned state champions.
Download or read book Beating the Odds written by Meg Weston Smith and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E A Milne was one of the giants of 20th century astrophysics and cosmology. His bold ideas, underpinned by his Christianity, sparked controversy OCo he believed two time scales operate in the universe.Struggling against poverty, Milne won five scholarships to Cambridge, but he never finished his degree. In World War I he was invited to develop Horace Darwin''s device for anti-aircraft gunnery and after the Armistice his prowess in ballistics took him straight to a Fellowship at Trinity College, Cambridge. By the age of thirty he was a Manchester professor and a Fellow of the Royal Society. At Oxford he battled to improve the university''s attitude towards science, and established a world-centre of astrophysics. He suffered from Parkinsonism in his forties, the consequence of his having had encephalitis lethargica as a young man. However, buoyed by his Christian faith, he did not slacken his pace. When he died, twice widowed, the author OCo Milne''s daughter OCo was a teenager.This book is born out of curiosity. The author''s aim is to show the human face of science, how the course of her father''s life was shaped by circumstance and by the influence of illustrious friends and colleagues such as Einstein, Eddington, G H Hardy, J B S Haldane, Hubble, F A Lindemann and Rutherford. Against all odds, Milne emerged as a scientific powerhouse OCo and a rebellious one at that.
Download or read book Peaks and Valleys written by Spencer Johnson and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peaks and Valleysis a story of a young man who lives unhappily in a valley until he meets an old man who lives on a peak, and it changes his work and life forever. Initially, the young man does not realize he is talking with one the most peaceful andsuccessful people in the world. However, through a series of conversations and experiences that occur up on peaks and down in valleys, the young man comes to make some startling discoveries. Eventually, he comes to understand how he can use the old man's remarkable principles and practical tools in good and bad times and becomes more calm and successful himself. Now readers can take a similar journey through the story and use what you find to your advantage in your own work and life.
Download or read book L1m1tle Beating the Odds Winning in Life written by LaKeisha Jeanne Cole PhD and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In life, everyone wants to feel limitless—like they can be, do, and have anything they want. No one wants to feel personal boundaries holding them back, weighing them down, or trying to stop them from reaching their full potential in every area of their life. Every person wants to know what it is to experience true freedom, to fly above and beyond the sky’s the limit, to achieve greatness, and fulfill the ultimate dream. In life, everybody pursues what they believe delivers true love, peace, happiness, money, power, healing, and individual perceptive success. Everyone believes they want these things because it is thought that they will experience the feeling of what it is to have it all—true prosperity. Is it really possible to attain such status? Experts encourage belief in the endless possibilities of what one desires. Everywhere one looks, there is something or someone—gurus, literature, television programs, organizations . . . you name it!—promoting the answer and “know how” to obtain one’s aspirations to perform the “so-called” impossible. How does one become limitless, beat the odds, and win in every area that one needs and wants to feel whole? ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! There is truly no limit to what you can achieve in life. It depends on you as an individual and how far you are willing to believe until it happens—the desire for what you want is achieved. To be truly limitless is to have no limits—in time, place, or thing. You must continue to undoubtedly strive for what you want and never give up. NO THING IS IMPOSSIBLE . . . period! There is only one person who can stop you from accomplishing anything in life—the decision belongs to one person. Guess who? . . . YOU!
Download or read book Peaks and Valleys written by Paul J. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Injured in a swimming pool diving accident in 1977, the author tells his story of dealing with the many challenges of recovering from a C-4 fracture and tetraplegia. He recounts the many peaks and valleys in his life and how he has learned to accept and overcome many set-backs while trying to live a productive life. With a formidable support system and a little humor he has described ways to deal with these challenges.
Download or read book My Valley Experience written by Gertrude Flynn-White and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-04-22 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a powerful, inspiring, and interesting story of triumph. On a journey of accomplishment overshadowed by challenges and adversity, Gertrude invites readers into her world as she gives an account of how her strong faith in God helped her to triumph over adversity. She refused to allow her humble beginning to limit or define her destiny. Using captivating experiences backed by biblical characters who had their own valley encounters as well as a peep into her prayer life, she shares her story. In spite of the struggles, disappointment, grief, and loss, Gertrude maintained a close relationship with God. She showed how her faith helped her bypass the stresses of life and overcome the challenges. Her strong will to rise above the circumstances that were intended to dehumanize her allowed her to experience the supernatural power of God. She relied on him for inner peace, strength, protection, and direction as she tried to beat the odds and fulfill her purpose. This book will encourage and empower you to accept the things you cannot change and activate your faith to trust God as he is in control of your life.
Download or read book Beating odds with love written by MR. SERIOUS JACKSON and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Heartrending Journey of Transformation and Triumph Imagine a life where every corner holds precarious challenges - a battleground not heralded by fanfare, but by the resilience of the human spirit. "Beating Odds with Love" is a raw, emotional odyssey that takes you through the tempestuous life of Sincere, a soul sculpted by adversity yet defined by an unyielding capacity for love and redemption. From the stark shadows of "The Battleground of Childhood", where innocence is pitted against relentless abuse, emerges a figure, a Princess of the Pitfalls, one that rebels against a father's overbearing shadow. Survival instincts sharpen on the treacherous streets, but at what price? Venture deeper, through betrayal-laden bonds of brotherhood, and witness the birth of an indomitable force - Sincere. Yet, it is in the shrouded softness of a hardened heart where the true journey begins. "The Heart Behind the Hardness" unveils a hidden vulnerability yearning for a catalyst, one found only in the transformative embrace of love. With each subsequent chapter, Sincere confronts the delicate interplay between strength and empathy, between guarding oneself and opening up to the healing power of affection. The tale crescendos through trials and tribulations, gripping you with the relentless pursuit of redemption. Step alongside Sincere on the beleaguered yet enlightening path to salvation in "The Road to Redemption". Bear witness to the awe-inspiring power of the human spirit to overcome, to find solace in serenity, and to don the impenetrable Armor of Affection. Within the volumes of Sincere's story, a legacy unfolds. It is not just a recount of hardships; it's a mosaic of lessons learned, a treasure trove of insights for any seeker of hope and any champion of love. This story isn't merely read; it's experienced. Let the indelible mark of "Beating Odds with Love" fortify your spirit, elevate your soul, and reignite your belief in the unassailable power of the heart.
Download or read book Beating the Global Odds written by Paul A. Laudicina and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Answer to Global Overload Contending with the 24/7 news cycle and an endless barrage of choices and information has stymied leadership and decision-making strategies among those at the top. But we all know, this is not a just a problem for the elite. The broad-based reaction to this chaotic, unmanageable assault has been to retrench, and to focus on immediate, controllable decisions. In the process, we lose sight of the horizon. More dangerous still, is the shift we’ve seen from value creation to wealth creation, where information technology 1.0 has enabled a transaction-based society in which the “deal” is more important than the value it drives or the relationships it is based on. On our current path, the odds of a better future are slim. What we need is a new value proposition. Beating the Global Odds is the answer to the dangers of too much of a good thing. There’s no going back, but there is the opportunity to set things right. In this book, Paul A. Laudicina, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board of global consulting firm A.T. Kearney, provides a fast-paced and engaging tour of how we got to this point and what we can do about it. Drawing on examples from everything from world history and current media to anecdotes from his vast network of CEOs and the world’s most innovative thinkers, Laudicina helps bring our world of seemingly fuzzy and disconnected pixels into sharp focus. The result is a compelling case for change and call to action—not only for global leaders but also for everyone who struggles with the question of how we can inspire and seize a better future... how we can beat the global odds.
Download or read book One Man s Climb written by Adrian Hayes and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply moving story of the beauty and brutality of life, and death, on the world’s most unpredictable and perilous mountain. Sitting just lower than Everest at 8,611 meeres above sea level on the China–Pakistan border, the Savage Mountain claims the lives of even the most experienced climbers. Alongside severe altitude, the weather is notoriously volatile and the climb relentlessly steep. A staggering one in four attempts result in death on the mountain. In One Man’s Climb, Adrian Hayes details an intensely personal account of his attempts to climb K2 – first in 2013 and again in 2014. Absorbing and self-reflective, his journey is as much a story of climbing a mountain as it is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to endure.
Download or read book The Grace to Race written by Madonna Buder and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SISTER MADONNA BUDER is 80 years old, has run more than 340 triathlons, and doesn’t know what all the fuss is about. In The Grace to Race, she shares the no-nonsense spirit and deep faith that inspired her extraordinary journey from a prominent St. Louis family to a Catholic Convent and finally to championship finish lines all over the world. As a beautiful young woman, she became an elegant equestrian and accomplished amateur actress. But as she describes in this intimate memoir, she had a secret plan as early as 14: she wanted to devote her life to God. After being courted by the most eligible bachelors in her hometown, she chose a different path and became a Sister of the Good Shepherd. She lived a mostly cloistered life as a Nun until her late forties, when a Priest suggested she take a run on the beach. She dug up a pair of shorts in a pile of donated clothes, found a pair of second-hand tennis shoes, and had a second epiphany. This time, she discovered the spiritual joy of pushing her body to the limit and of seeing God’s natural world in all its splendor. More than thirty years later, she is known as the Iron Nun for all the triathlons she has won. Just five years ago, the age 75–79 category was created for her at the Hawaiian Ironman in Kona, where she completed a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a full 26.2-mile marathon in record time. Now she has set her sights on a new goal: inaugurating another new Ironman age group, 80–84, in 2010. Sister Madonna holds dozens of records, has broken dozens of bones, and tells of dozens of miracles and angels that propelled her to a far-flung race. "It is my faith that has carried me through life’s ups and downs," she writes. "Whenever injured, I wait for the Lord to pick me up again and set me on my feet, confidently reminding Him, ‘God, you know, my intent is to keep running toward you.’" The Grace to Race is the courageous story of a woman who broke with convention, followed her heart, and found her higher mission.
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Download or read book Sidelined written by Chuck Pagano and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chuck Pagano, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has become one of the most inspiring, intriguing personalities in the game of football. Only three games into his rookie season in 2012, Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia, sidelined by the side effects chemotherapy and months of recovery. Undeterred, Pagano didn’t let the confines of his hospital bed keep him from coaching: texts, calls, and emails kept him in constant contact with players, staff, and assistants. Motivated to be just as strong and determined as their ailing coach the team started winning game after game, compiling an impressive 11-5 record. The players weren’t the only ones touched by Pagano’s hope and strength of character. Inspired by the tenacity and toughness of their beloved coach, a newcomer to town, thousands of fans united to form Chuckstrong, a movement that soon raised millions to help beat cancer. Pagano, fueled by his faith, his family, and his love of football, returned to lead the Colts to another winning season and the divisional playoffs in 2013. With Pagano’s practical lessons on living, loving, and leading, Sidelined, which includes an 8-page color photo section, inspires us all to stay in the game and never accept defeat.
Download or read book My Unexpected Journey written by Pastor G. Lee McClanathan and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MY UNEXPECTED JOURNEY [Beating the Odds to Become a Walking Miracle] By Pastor G. Lee McClanathan Every person deals with unexpected journeys. They are never welcome, they just show up. Such journeys can include the following issues: health, finances, relationships, employment, retirement, grief, church. Pastor Lees unexpected journey was a health issue (stroke, heart attack, seizures, auto-immune disorder). He was not expected to live, but did. It meant loss of career, and the beginning of a new normal. In the process he developed a winning strategy. He says he had to make some choices Would I GIVE UP or GROW UP? ; Be BITTER or BETTER?; Choose to be a WHINER or a WINNER? He believes that if he and most of the Bible characters we meet in Gods Word can beat the odds then we can do it too. Lee desires to be a difference-maker, believing God isnt finished with him yet. Friend, just as God has a unique purpose and plan for Lee, He has a plan and purpose for you! So with eyes wide open trust God for your unexpected journeys. When youre down and out for the ten count, He can RAISE YOU UP, because our God is an AWESOME GOD! You too can find victory even while walking in the valley of the shadow of death.
Download or read book Bullsh t Comparisons written by Andrew Brooks and published by Footnote Press. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is complicated, comparisons are easy. We consume enormous quantities of information every day from sources that are reliable, and those less trustworthy, including journalists, politicians, friends and social media. One of the most commons tools we use to communicate is comparison. Are we suffering a 'hurricane' of migrants? Do dogs look like their owners? Is Oxford better than Harvard? Metaphors, models and metrics are used to compare anything from schools, to wars, to iconic people. But how helpful are they? What truths do they hide and what bullsh*t do comparisons propagate? Looking across a fascinating range of situations both familiar and unfamiliar, serious and light-hearted, Bullsh*t Comparisons is a ground-breaking guide to the role of could-be-true but misleading comparisons. It is illuminated by examples spanning the globe from university league tables, to childhood rivalries, politicians' tawdry analogies, the FIFA World Footballer of the year award and Chinese neo-colonialism in Africa. Ideal for anyone interested in critical thinking or who simply wants to be able to spot bullsh*t at twenty paces, this thought-provoking, intelligent and often amusing book will challenge you to think critically about the use of comparison.
Download or read book Climb Against the Odds written by Mary Papenfuss and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Climb Against the Odds" documents the inspiring story of a group of women who joined The Breast Cancer Fund to raise awareness and money for the fight against breast cancer by endeavoring to climb some of the world's most daunting peaks, putting their post-cancer bodies and their indomitable spirits through a journey that changed them all. 100 photos.
