Download or read book The Endless Pursuit of Excellence written by Robb Thompson and published by Winning in Life. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pursuit of Excellence written by Ted Wilhelm Engstrom and published by Zondervan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1982 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ted Engstrom presents a challenge to shun mediocrity and reach toward the standards of excellence called for in the Bible. He uses examples and motivational skills to show us how to become stronger people.
Download or read book What It Takes written by Stephen A. Schwarzman and published by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman's life to show readers how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive, or simply someone looking for ways to maximize your potential, the same lessons apply. People know who Stephen Schwarzman is—at least they think they do. He’s the man who took $400,000 and co-founded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion (as of January 2019). He’s the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state. He’s the billionaire philanthropist who founded Schwarzman Scholars, this century’s version of the Rhodes Scholarship, in China. But behind these achievements is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on what it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact, and live a life of consequence. Folding handkerchiefs in his father’s linen shop, Schwarzman dreamed of a larger life, filled with purpose and adventure. His grades and athleticism got him into Yale. After starting his career in finance with a short stint at a financial firm called DLJ, Schwarzman began working at Lehman Brothers where he ascended to run the mergers and acquisitions practice. He eventually partnered with his mentor and friend Pete Peterson to found Blackstone, vowing to create a new and different kind of financial institution. Building Blackstone into the leading global financial institution it is today didn’t come easy. Schwarzman focused intensely on culture, hiring great talent, and establishing processes that allow the firm to systematically analyze and evaluate risk. Schwarzman’s simple mantra “don’t lose money” has helped Blackstone become a leading private equity and real estate investor, and manager of alternative assets for institutional investors globally. Both he and the firm are known for the rigor of their investment process, their innovative approach to deal making, the diversification of their business lines, and a conviction to be the best at everything they do. Schwarzman is also an active philanthropist, having given away more than a billion dollars. In philanthropy, as in business, he is drawn to situations where his capital and energy can be applied to drive transformative solutions and change paradigms, notably in education. He uses the skills learned over a lifetime in finance to design, establish, and support impactful and innovative organizations and initiatives. His gifts have ranged from creating a new College of Computing at MIT for the study of artificial intelligence, to establishing a first-of-its-kind student and performing arts center at Yale, to enabling the renovation of the iconic New York Public Library, to founding the Schwarzman Scholars fellowship program at Tsinghua University in Beijing—the single largest philanthropic effort in China’s history from international donors. Schwarzman’s story is an empowering, entertaining, and informative guide for anyone striving for greater personal impact. From deal making to investing, leadership to entrepreneurship, philanthropy to diplomacy, Schwarzman has lessons for how to think about ambition and scale, risk and opportunities, and how to achieve success through the relentless pursuit of excellence. Schwarzman not only offers readers a thoughtful reflection on all his own experiences, but in doing so provides a practical blueprint for success.
Download or read book The Sum of Small Things written by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the leisure class has been replaced by a new elite, and how their consumer habits affect us all In today’s world, the leisure class has been replaced by a new elite. Highly educated and defined by cultural capital rather than income bracket, these individuals earnestly buy organic, carry NPR tote bags, and breast-feed their babies. They care about discreet, inconspicuous consumption—like eating free-range chicken and heirloom tomatoes, wearing organic cotton shirts and TOMS shoes, and listening to the Serial podcast. They use their purchasing power to hire nannies and housekeepers, to cultivate their children’s growth, and to practice yoga and Pilates. In The Sum of Small Things, Elizabeth Currid-Halkett dubs this segment of society “the aspirational class” and discusses how, through deft decisions about education, health, parenting, and retirement, the aspirational class reproduces wealth and upward mobility, deepening the ever-wider class divide. Exploring the rise of the aspirational class, Currid-Halkett considers how much has changed since the 1899 publication of Thorstein Veblen’s Theory of the Leisure Class. In that inflammatory classic, which coined the phrase “conspicuous consumption,” Veblen described upper-class frivolities: men who used walking sticks for show, and women who bought silver flatware despite the effectiveness of cheaper aluminum utensils. Now, Currid-Halkett argues, the power of material goods as symbols of social position has diminished due to their accessibility. As a result, the aspirational class has altered its consumer habits away from overt materialism to more subtle expenditures that reveal status and knowledge. And these transformations influence how we all make choices. With a rich narrative and extensive interviews and research, The Sum of Small Things illustrates how cultural capital leads to lifestyle shifts and what this forecasts, not just for the aspirational class but for everyone.
Download or read book Perfectly Prep written by Sarah A. Chase and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although New England boarding schools have been educating America's elite for four generations, they, along with their privileged students, rarely have been the subject of study. Living in a senior boys' dorm at a co-ed school, Sarah Chase was able to witness the inner workings of student culture and the dynamics of their peer groups. In an environment of ivy-covered buildings, institutional goals of excellence and aspirations to Ivy League colleges, the boys and girls acted extremely masculine or feminine. While girls typically worked themselves into a state of sleep deprivation and despair during exam period, the boys remained seemingly unconcerned and relaxed. As much as the girls felt pressure to be "cute" and "perfect," the boys felt pressure to be "bad ass" and the "best at everything." Tellingly, the boys thought that "it would suck" to be a girl, while over one third of the girls wanted to be male if given the chance. From her vantage point of sitting in the back of the football and field hockey buses, attending prom and senior pranks, and listening to how students described their academic and social pressures, competition, rumors, backstabbing, sex, and partying, Chase discovered that these boys and girls shared similar values, needs and desires despite their highly gendered behavior. The large class, ethnic and individual differences in how the students perform their genders reveal the importance of culture in development and the power of individual agency. This book examines the price of privilege and uncovers how student culture reflects and perpetuates society and institutional power structures and gender ideologies.
Download or read book Human Accomplishment written by Charles Murray and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping cultural survey reminiscent of Barzun's From Dawn to Decadence. "At irregular times and in scattered settings, human beings have achieved great things. Human Accomplishment is about those great things, falling in the domains known as the arts and sciences, and the people who did them.' So begins Charles Murray's unique account of human excellence, from the age of Homer to our own time. Employing techniques that historians have developed over the last century but that have rarely been applied to books written for the general public, Murray compiles inventories of the people who have been essential to the stories of literature, music, art, philosophy, and the sciences—a total of 4,002 men and women from around the world, ranked according to their eminence. The heart of Human Accomplishment is a series of enthralling descriptive chapters: on the giants in the arts and what sets them apart from the merely great; on the differences between great achievement in the arts and in the sciences; on the meta-inventions, 14 crucial leaps in human capacity to create great art and science; and on the patterns and trajectories of accomplishment across time and geography. Straightforwardly and undogmatically, Charles Murray takes on some controversial questions. Why has accomplishment been so concentrated in Europe? Among men? Since 1400? He presents evidence that the rate of great accomplishment has been declining in the last century, asks what it means, and offers a rich framework for thinking about the conditions under which the human spirit has expressed itself most gloriously. Eye-opening and humbling, Human Accomplishment is a fascinating work that describes what humans at their best can achieve, provides tools for exploring its wellsprings, and celebrates the continuing common quest of humans everywhere to discover truths, create beauty, and apprehend the good.
Download or read book Learning Limitless Knowledge written by Ibrahim M. Alarifi and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning new skills is enjoyable and essential in today’s fast-paced world. The drive to improve ourselves has allowed us to travel through time and space in search of new perspectives. In Learning Limitless Knowledge, author Ibrahim M. Alarifi begins his quest to discover how far our minds can go, offering a path to unlock the boundless possibilities of the human mind. He takes a deep dive into several subjects and explores various disciplines—from science to philosophy, history to literature. His key take aways include: • emphasizing practical application and relevance, enabling you to apply this newly acquired knowledge in real-world settings; • developing a thirst for knowledge and encouraging lifelong curiosity by imparting useful and practical learning strategies; and • broadening horizons through exposure to a variety of topics. Through case studies, examples, and thought-provoking exercises, Alarifi prompts you to draw parallels between theoretical concepts and your personal experiences. Learning Limitless Knowledge fosters a thirst for knowledge and an eagerness to expand your mind, inspiring you to persevere, embrace curiosity, and pursue lifelong learning by reading about the lives of notable thinkers and scholars from history.
Download or read book The Way of the Sith written by Edwin Ferreira and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be able to properly compel others and so to form influence in the world you need to be able to master yourself. Only through self-control, ideology, metaphysics, inner alchemy, warrior ethos, traits, potency traits and other components can you receive the power to become ruler over self and become a leader, not everyone is entirely suited to this task but anyone can try. We as Sith intend to gain greater confidence, respect and direction over our external reality. We seek out self-perfection through the work and teachings of those who master the self, to have character, happiness, respect and freedom. Self-perfection, like control, exaltation and elevating ourselves, the furtherance of respect and self-honor can only be attained through the guidance and teachings of this world mastery book in this ongoing The Way of the Sith trilogy series.
Download or read book Maximizing Your Results written by Wayne Mendezona and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Memory Techniques written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys. This book was released on 2023-08-20 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets to a sharper mind and heightened learning potential with "Memory Techniques." In this comprehensive guide, delve into the fascinating world of memory enhancement through 14 insightful chapters. Discover how memory works, explore foundational techniques, and learn the art of creating mnemonic devices that make information retention a breeze. Dive into the power of visualization, where you'll uncover how crafting vivid mental images can supercharge your memory. Explore association techniques that turn complex concepts into memorable stories, and embark on a journey through rhythmic and musical memory, harnessing melodies and rhythms to boost recall. Unleash the potential of mind mapping and diagrams to organize information visually, while advanced strategies teach you to tackle even the most complex data. From everyday memory challenges to preserving cultural and historical knowledge, this book equips you with a toolkit for memory mastery. Unearth the ethical dimensions of memory enhancement and delve into the awe-inspiring stories of individuals who've pushed memory to its limits. Discover how memory intertwines with the digital age, as well as its role in ancient cultures and indigenous practices. "Memory Techniques" is your passport to unleashing your mind's full potential. Whether you're a student aiming for academic excellence or someone seeking cognitive vitality, this book offers practical exercises, real-world applications, and thought-provoking insights to transform the way you remember, learn, and engage with the world around you. Embrace the art of memory, and embark on a transformative journey of mental empowerment.
Download or read book Excellence in Character written by Robb Thompson and published by Winning in Life. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Problem Solving Ability and Achievement in Physics Effect of Mastery Learning Strategy written by Dr. Manoj Praveen G. & Prof. (Dr.) K. Sivarajan and published by Ashok Yakkaldevi. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Education has been considered as the most important input and the most potent instrument for the development of an individual. It is the key to national prosperity and welfare and that no investment is too great for it. It is evident that education has a very important role to play in the economic and social development of the country, in the building up of the truly democratic society, in the promotion of national integration and unity, and above all for the transformation of individual in the endless pursuit of excellence and perfection. The students in a classroom have different socio-economic status, aptitudes, interests, attitudes etc. and among them have different IQ levels. In a classroom situation where the students are varied in learning levels, (i.e., average, below average and above average) most of the time teachers teach for the average, neglecting the above average and below average in their hurry to finish the syllabus. In the classroom the above average feel bored and the slow-learners remain passive and day-by-day become poor in the subject.
Download or read book The Riding Horse Repair Manual written by Doug Payne and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2016-05-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contending that nearly all horse behavior problems result from incorrect or inconsistent training, this work highlights the potential behind the world’s promising equine model citizens and partners. The guide emphasizes systematic reconditioning while encouraging patience and proper skills in riders, providing a comprehensive plan for addressing issues such as bucking, bolting, rearing, spooking, lack of confidence, jumping issues, and more. Featuring a clear, accessible outline, this is the definitive solution to implementing consistent training methods, allowing riders to take full advantage of their horses’ unrealized abilities. Suggestions for starting young horses, detailed case studies, and strategies for future success are also included.
Download or read book Excellence in Ministry written by Robb Thompson and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you sense God's call on your life to the ministry? If so, why settle for anything less than the prize of your high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Phil. 3:14)? In this book, Robb Thompson gives you invaluable principles from the Word to help you answer God's call to the ministry with excellence. But as Robb stresses...
Download or read book Visionary Strategic Leadership written by David L. Rainey and published by IAP. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book represents a dramatic step forward in discussing the principles, processes, and practices of visionary strategic leadership. While most of the existing literature covers the subject from organizational and management perspectives, the book focuses on a holistic view of the corporation and all of the supporting entities and customers and stakeholders. The book addresses new theories, methods and practices that are in line with 21st century dynamics. The book is on the cutting edge of thought and practice. It discusses constructs based on the integration of the social, economic, ethical, technological and environmental considerations. Examples are taken from numerous industries in the U.S., Europe, Pacific Rim and South America. The book portrays the global phenomenon. The discussions are based on real world needs and expectations. There is a huge audience of executives, professionals and practitioners who need to understand the opportunities and challenges of today and in the future. There are scholars, professors and business leaders who will view these perspectives as real world approaches being practiced by global corporations today.
Download or read book Developmental Psychology for the Helping Professions written by Brian Sheldon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a bio-psycho-social approach to evidence-based practice in health and social care. The book presents current evidence on the influence of genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors on behaviour, a survey of developmental factors from childhood to old age, and implications for practice at each stage.
Download or read book Metapolitical Practicing Our Human Future written by Nowick Gray and published by Cougar WebWorks. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wise and humorous sensemaking in a mad world, grounded in wild nature, sustainable culture and free spirit. What is stopping us from practicing our human future now? Beyond the old paradigm of false narratives and party politics, we walk in natural law of nature, culture, spirit. An empowering deep dive for free thinkers, righteous rebels, and awaking activists, Nowick Gray’s essays from The New Agora (2020-21) paint visions of our creative sovereignty.
