Download or read book The Scout Mindset written by Julia Galef and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a "soldier" mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe—and shoot down those we don't. But if we want to get things right more often, argues Galef, we should train ourselves to have a "scout" mindset. Unlike the soldier, a scout's goal isn't to defend one side over the other. It's to go out, survey the territory, and come back with as accurate a map as possible. Regardless of what they hope to be the case, above all, the scout wants to know what's actually true. In The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn't that they're smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It's a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world—which anyone can learn. With fascinating examples ranging from how to survive being stranded in the middle of the ocean, to how Jeff Bezos avoids overconfidence, to how superforecasters outperform CIA operatives, to Reddit threads and modern partisan politics, Galef explores why our brains deceive us and what we can do to change the way we think.

Download or read book Listening for God written by Teresa Tomeo and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all long to know the will of God in our lives, to obtain answers to our prayers, and to receive tangible evidence of the personal care of our heavenly Father. We deeply desire to hear His voice. And here's the good news: God is not silent. He is constantly reaching out to each of us. Often His voice is quiet and can be heard only in prayer. He frequently breaks into our lives with timely remedies, miraculous encounters, and surprising circumstances that can be explained only by the reality of a loving and caring God. Popular Catholic author and radio host Teresa Tomeo has gathered an inspiring collection of such “Godcidences” from her life, as well as personal stories from a variety of Catholics—including broadcasters Joan Lewis, Al Kresta, Steve Ray, and authors Greg and Julie Alexander—of the unmistakable ways God has spoken to them.

Download or read book Facing the Blitz written by Jeff Kemp and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every Trial Is an Opportunity to Flourish In football, a blitz is an all-out attack. Defenses use them to force the quarterback into a mistake and create mayhem and destruction. But by its nature the blitz also creates an opportunity for the quarterback and his team, as it leaves holes in the defense. What looks like the worst play can become the best. During a life "blitz," when everything seems like it's collapsing--financially, relationally, spiritually, or physically--if you take initiative you can do more than just survive. You can grow, succeed, and advance. In Facing the Blitz, Jeff Kemp shares lessons he's learned through all kinds of life blitzes, both personal and professional. Discover how life is about transformation and being others-oriented; having the right mind-set can turn unnecessary fear and misery into courage and joy. No matter who you are--men, women, sports fans, business leaders, etc.--this book is about the things that matter in your life. Don't end up flat on your back when trouble comes. Learn to seize opportunities to flourish and grow. Includes end-of-chapter questions for assessment and application. Find out more at www.facingtheblitz.com. "This book will make a difference in your life. You'll want to read, digest, and reread it. I hope you share it with friends to help them through their own difficulties and to strengthen their important teams, from family to business to sports."--Tony Dungy, author of Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance Facing the Blitz is a gem full of wisdom and hope and practical advice for anyone who fears suffering and difficulty. It's easy to read, remember, and use. Amazing!"--Pat Lencioni, president, The Table Group; bestselling author of The Advantage and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team "Former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp knows well that blitzes can knock you flat on your back--but if you're prepared, you can beat the blitz for a huge play. In Facing the Blitz, Kemp transforms this on-field knowledge into real-life wisdom, teaching you how to beat the blitzes in your life and turn them into victories."--William Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education and host of the nationally syndicated talk show Morning in America "Every one of us will be confronted by seemingly insurmountable odds at some point. Facing the Blitz provides solid, biblical advice for confronting life's most difficult challenges."--Jim Daly, president, Focus on the Family "As a quarterback, Jeff Kemp knows the blitz well and gives us preparation and training for life's blitzes."--Darrel Billups, ThD, executive director, National Coalition of Ministries to Men "A must-read. My hope is that, by reading this book, we all may be better equipped to deal with tough situations and emerge stronger and wiser from the experience."--Mike Holmgren, former head coach, Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers "Jeff is a man of deep faith, love, and leadership. He's as prepared to face the blitz as well as anyone I know--and I'm not talking about just when he was an NFL quarterback. Read, learn, and apply. Valuable lessons for life's greatest challenges."--Jim Nantz, CBS sportscaster "With time-honored wisdom, Jeff leads the reader past the pitfalls of defeat and depression into a broad, spacious place of hard-won contentment and, yes, even joy."--Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center "Jeff Kemp's Facing the Blitz is a game-changer for every man. Suit up and read this book--it's game time!"--Dr. Dennis Rainey, president and CEO, FamilyLife

Download or read book The Abcs of Ethics written by Michael L. Buckner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-02-17 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ABCs of Ethics is designed for leaders, managers, professionals, students, and other people interested in improving ethical behavior within themselves, inside organizations, and throughout society. Michael L. Buckner answers the age-old question: Does the end justify the means? Using stories and anecdotes from his work as an attorney and a private investigator, Buckner concisely defines the issues surrounding this topic while encouraging contemplation regarding common questions of ethics and integrity. By using examples of corporate piracy, privacy issues, and commonplace dilemmas, he shows us how to create a newer, more modern definition of ethics for use in todays society. The chapters in The ABCs of Ethics use the framework of the English alphabet to stimulate and facilitate the discussion of ethics. The ABCs of Ethics provides an understanding of both the legal and the philosophical foundations of ethics, while keeping the discussion relevant to todays business, political, and legal environment. By discussing the role that gray areas play in ethics violations, and how the active pursuit of character development leads to more ethical behavior, this invaluable guide will help leaders and managers assess and successfully navigate potentially unethical situations in their business and personal lives.

Download or read book Orthoscopy written by Joseph Hulway and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does our society have only fifty years left in its existence? While some spread doom and gloom claiming that our civilization is about to come to an end, Deacon Joe Hulway presents a more positive outlook in his first work, Orthoscopy. He maintains that we are merely stuck in a painful adolescent stage of societal development, that many of our problems result because we prefer to act like teenagers and not adults. It is a time of rebellion and can be one of great danger unless we clear our vision to see the paths that lead to maturity. The author draws upon his life experiences as a parent, an engineer, a manager, an ordained minister, and a youth leader to offer reflections to guide you to have clearer vision for finding the truth. He demonstrates the value of faith, encourages us all to be philosophers, points out the dangers of applying labels to ourselves and to others, and examines the value of asking good questions. It is not a book about religion, but is one that presupposes a belief in God. Searching readers of all faiths will benefit from this book as Orthoscopy leads them to determine what they ought to do, not just what they want to do. Author Joseph Hulway has recently retired after a successful thirty-five-year engineering and management career in the automotive industry. In addition to his technical education, he has also attended Sacred Heart Major Seminary as he prepared for his ordination as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church. Dr. Hulway now keeps busy with his ministry and awaits hearing what God will call him to do next.

Download or read book The Lodge written by Larry Franklin and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lodge is the story of Matthew, a young freshman high schooler who had begun to question the purpose of his existence. In the privacy and tranquility of his favorite spot by the little brook in the woods behind his home, he often sat and pondered his future. More and more, he found himself wondering what it was that he was supposed to do with his life. Then late one night, a few days before Christmas, a stranger appeared to him and offered to take him on a journey that would help him find the answers to his questions. With some reluctance, Mathew accepted his offer, and together, they traveled to a lodge in a cold snow-covered northern region where Matthew spent time with some of the wisest individuals whom he had ever met. Each of the individuals whom he met helped him to take a closer look not only at his doubts and fears but also at his abilities as well. It is a journey that everyone should take.

Download or read book A HALF JESUS written by JENUS JUNIMEN and published by ASTER. This book was released on 2024-03-20 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowadays, there are many preachers preach a half Jesus in their sermons. This will certainly reduce the congregation's understanding of the complete and true Jesus. What would a half Jesus look like? Please buy and read this book.

Download or read book A Violation Against Women written by Kathleen Ward and published by Liberties Press. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 10 July 1995, Kathleen Ward went into Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to give birth. While she was there, her ability to give birth to any future children was taken away from her, without her consent. At the hands of Dr Michael Neary, she underwent an unplanned and unnecessary hysterectomy. She was not the only one. Dr Neary performed 188 peripartum hysterectomies over a twenty-five year period, according to the Judge Harding Clark Report. For Kathleen, what followed this violent and unwanted surgery was a dark period filled with debilitating panic attacks and traumatic relivings of the operation, all while she remained the primary breadwinner in her family and sought treatment for her depression and anxiety - a search that would take years. Neary has been struck off the medical register, but walks free. For years, Kathleen fought a tide of misinformation, mishandled evidence and injustice, seeking recognition and compensation. In A Violation Against Women, she relates her story with honesty and sincerity. It is ultimately a hopeful, uplifting account. In 1984, Kathleen Ward established a pioneering multidisciplinary holistic health clinic in County Monaghan. She is now in her thirty-first year of practice.

Download or read book 7 Things Young Black Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives written by Daniel Whyte, III and published by Torch Legacy Publications. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource deals with the seven most damaging things young black women do to mess up their lives and gives them advice and encouragement on how to avoid and correct those seven things. (Christian)

Download or read book Curious Dave s Behavior Journey written by Dave Keeler and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious Dave's Behavior Journey reveals the ground-level events of the author's life for the past thirty-five years. Dave uses examples of unhealthy and healthy behavior to support the need for us to improve our character. He believes that most of our unhealthy behaviors are only being human and can be improved. This book is amazing because it reveals views of organizational and individual behaviors that most of us never see. Purely by accident, Dave was placed in office locations where it was easy to eavesdrop on management meetings. He learned some very disturbing information. Many leaders and managers make decisions based on their insecurities; and often these decisions cause the demise of the organization. Dave has conducted studies in three types of personal behavior. These studies, like the eavesdropping, reveal that we must improve our character. The studies were performed over five years. The studies were about personal driving habits, safety and security habits, and sexual arousal. His conclusions are fresh and rather alarming in some areas. And in some cases the findings are riveting. The book represents a great view of what is going on in America and how we can improve and improve our country.

Download or read book Stories Behind The faces written by Yasir Rizvi and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yasir Rizvi's captivating collection of stories invites readers into his travels across the globe, where he skillfully explores humanity and the intricate facets of life in various cultures he encountered. In this mesmerizing compilation, Rizvi takes you on an introspective expedition, unlocking many treasures within the human condition. With each tale, he masterfully imparts valuable lessons on trust, determination, humility, and the multi-layered essence of love. From heartfelt narratives of family bonds along the river Nile to chance encounters with strangers in many cities that leave an indelible mark, Rizvi's storytelling is both vivid and evocative. Characters come to life, weaving a tapestry of experiences that resonate on a profound level. Rizvi's eloquent prose transcends borders and boundaries, exploring the interconnectedness of the global community. A testament to the beauty of our diverse world, this collection offers readers a glimpse into the universal threads that bind us all. Yasir Rizvi's tales of wanderlust and wisdom are a must-read for anyone who craves an exploration of cultures and a deeper understanding of the human spirit.

Download or read book The Catholic Homeschool Companion written by Maureen Wittmann and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your one-stop resource for information, insight, and inspiration. More than forty veteran homeschooling parents help you foster your children's moral and spiritual development, teach kids in special circumstances, and handle other common problems homeschoolers face.

Download or read book Threads of Understanding written by Alan Ernst and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-04 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the book is titled Threads of Understanding, so are we-each life a strand that, in total, forms a world population determined at any one time by a collection of censuses. Whether or not we know at any specific moment what that total might be, we estimate or are in flux with a rash of opinions. Much of our life in how and what we think are based on opinions to which we feel entitled that in turn have become fact. As many of our opinions are based on emotions, personal or that of family history, with values set accordingly, we hold them important; thus substantiating the influence they have to the here and now of our personal circle of circumstance. Perhaps opinionated fact would be a better term, for it abounds in about every social interaction we are faced to deal with. Yet for the most part, we seem to concur with the fact that life is too short, and whether or not William Shakespeare assembled those words in phrase of understanding similar, we continue to think and say in a myriad of ways those words some speculate originated back in the seventeenth century. Is life too short, or again is that an opinion to which most would classify as a fact? Challenging everyone to think beyond opinion, the intent of this book is to provide those threads of understanding to which reaches far beyond that of our emotions and senses. Shake the burden of discord we find of life and that of how we feel and think about ourselves and others. While religions and that of seeking perpetual days of happiness seem foremost to finding meaning in life, reading this book will hopefully bring you the understanding to change the norm and in fact given time change how we live with a new appreciation of life itself and the meaning for which was intended. Though living together, we are each on our own.

Download or read book 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know written by Kari Kampakis and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These ten simple truths can build one big change in your daughter’s life. When Kari Kampakis wrote a blog post in July 2013 titled “10 Truths Young Girls Should Know,” the post went viral and was shared more than 65,000 times on Facebook. Obviously her message strikes a chord with moms and dads across the country. This nonfiction book for teen girls expands on these ten truths and brings a Christian message to the hearts of both moms and daughters. Teen girls deal daily with cliques, bullying, rejection, and social media nightmares. Kari Kampakis wants girls to know that they don’t have to compromise their integrity and future to find love, acceptance, and security. Her ten truths include: Kindness is more important than popularity. People peak at different times of life. Trust God’s plan for you. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Otherwise, you’ll never stick to your guns. Today’s choices set the stage for your reputation. You were born to fly. Fans of Kari's blog and newspaper column will not want to miss her first book. Filled with practical advice, loving support, and insightful discussion questions, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know is a timely and approachable list of guidelines that will help young girls navigate a broken world and become the young women God made them to be.

Download or read book Leadership Is a Choice written by Kenneth E. Strong and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a position in management opens up, will you make the 'short list' of nominees? When your annual review comes along, do you have the 'leadership qualities' necessary to climb the corporate ladder? More importantly, are great leaders born? Or are they made? In this unique blend of narrative fiction and study-guide, authors Ken Strong and John DiCicco tell us the story of Mike. He's an ex-drill sergeant, a good father, and a solid employee. But it's been a long time since he trained new military recruits to become seasoned leaders. When a position in management opens up, Mike's hesitant to apply. With the mentoring of a CEO that sees his potential, and the help of a lovingly honest wife, Mike relearns that most important of lessons, that Leadership is a Choice. Each chapter follows Mike's immersive story and explains invaluable management wisdom from the process. Following each section is a study guide with explanations that further illuminate the most important steps in becoming a leader. With this straightforward, example-driven method, learning to become a great leader has never been easier. In this book, you will find the keys and principles that will make you the kind of leader that others want to follow, the kind that earns respect. Don't allow that possible promotion to pass you by. Be the leader that your employer is looking for. Whether you've ever thought you would be able to lead before or not, you can now, because Leadership Is a Choice.

Download or read book True Inspiring Thoughts Motivational Quotes in English written by Amit Shantiprakash Sharma and published by Amit Shantiprakash Sharma. This book was released on 2023-08-11 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring Thoughts / Motivational Quotes (in English) Time and luck both are changeable, no one should be proud of them. Ignorant man is like a bull, he grows in size, not in knowledge. Man is introduced through the mouth, but his complete introduction is through behavior, qualities and deeds. In devotion and love, bowing of the mind is very necessary, God is not attained by merely bowing the head. It is better to conquer your own mind than to win millions of battles in life, then victory will always be yours, and no one can take it away from you.

Download or read book Our Constitutional Republic written by William J. Dell and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Preamble of our Constitution, our Founding Fathers stated one of its purposes as being to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. Have you felt lately that the Blessings of Liberty are slipping away from ourselves and our Posterity? This book was written as a primer to help the reader discover the Seeds of Birth of our Constitutional Republic. It briefly outlines how we became a Constitutional Republic and the elements of Liberty placed in our Constitution by our Founding Fathers. It then helps the reader discover the Seeds of Destruction that have and are conspiring to deny those Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. If you have a love for our Republic and would like to have a fundamental understanding of these topics, this is the book for you. As the reader becomes familiar with the basic knowledge within these pages, they will be able to recognize the perils that confront We the People as a nation. With this knowledge the reader will then be able to join in the effort to preserve the American Dream for succeeding generations. May God Bless and Save the United States of America!