Download or read book Bending Adversity written by David Pilling and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A]n excellent book...” —The Economist Financial Times Asia editor David Pilling presents a fresh vision of Japan, drawing on his own deep experience, as well as observations from a cross section of Japanese citizenry, including novelist Haruki Murakami, former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, industrialists and bankers, activists and artists, teenagers and octogenarians. Through their voices, Pilling's Bending Adversity captures the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Japan. Pilling’s exploration begins with the 2011 triple disaster of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown. His deep reporting reveals both Japan’s vulnerabilities and its resilience and pushes him to understand the country’s past through cycles of crisis and reconstruction. Japan’s survivalist mentality has carried it through tremendous hardship, but is also the source of great destruction: It was the nineteenth-century struggle to ward off colonial intent that resulted in Japan’s own imperial endeavor, culminating in the devastation of World War II. Even the postwar economic miracle—the manufacturing and commerce explosion that brought unprecedented economic growth and earned Japan international clout might have been a less pure victory than it seemed. In Bending Adversity Pilling questions what was lost in the country’s blind, aborted climb to #1. With the same rigor, he revisits 1990—the year the economic bubble burst, and the beginning of Japan’s “lost decades”—to ask if the turning point might be viewed differently. While financial struggle and national debt are a reality, post-growth Japan has also successfully maintained a stable standard of living and social cohesion. And while life has become less certain, opportunities—in particular for the young and for women—have diversified. Still, Japan is in many ways a country in recovery, working to find a way forward after the events of 2011 and decades of slow growth. Bending Adversity closes with a reflection on what the 2012 reelection of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and his radical antideflation policy, might mean for Japan and its future. Informed throughout by the insights shared by Pilling’s many interview subjects, Bending Adversity rigorously engages with the social, spiritual, financial, and political life of Japan to create a more nuanced representation of the oft-misunderstood island nation and its people. The Financial Times “David Pilling quotes a visiting MP from northern England, dazzled by Tokyo’s lights and awed by its bustling prosperity: ‘If this is a recession, I want one.’ Not the least of the merits of Pilling’s hugely enjoyable and perceptive book on Japan is that he places the denunciations of two allegedly “lost decades” in the context of what the country is really like and its actual achievements.” The Telegraph (UK) “Pilling, the Asia editor of the Financial Times, is perfectly placed to be our guide, and his insights are a real rarity when very few Western journalists communicate the essence of the world’s third-largest economy in anything but the most superficial ways. Here, there is a terrific selection of interview subjects mixed with great reportage and fact selection... he does get people to say wonderful things. The novelist Haruki Murakami tells him: “When we were rich, I hated this country”... well-written... valuable.” Publishers Weekly (starred): "A probing and insightful portrait of contemporary Japan."

Download or read book Joy in Adversity written by Angie Bass Williams and published by Carpenters Son Pub. This book was released on 2003-10-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angie B. Williams, wife, mother, grandmother, and retired federal employee, has been widely used in ministry in the United States and Canada. Through many episodes of personal tragedy, including loss of three babies and breast cancer, she demonstrates how, with Jesus, we can have Joy in Adversity. Sharing out of her own personal tragedies, the author offers Biblically based hope and encouragement to those who hurt by presenting a balance between complacent resignation and faith in God’s power to deliver. Based on the premise that our faith is tested through adversity, she suggests how to have joy and victory while walking through life’s many trials.

Download or read book Adversity Quotient written by Paul G. Stoltz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-05-25 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Adversity Quotient. "With AQ, Paul Stoltz has done something remarkable: He synthesizes some of the most important information on how we influence our own future and then offers a profound set of observations which teaches us how to thrive in a fast-changing world!"-Joel Barker, President, Infinity, LTD, author of Paradigm Shift. "Adversity Quotient will show that you have more control over events than you think. The key is changing your beliefs. Believe it or not, that can usually be done in One Minute." -Ken Blanchard, co-author, The One Minute Manager. "Paul Stoltz's AQ explains why some people, teams, organizations, and societies fail or quit, and how others in the situation persevere and succeed. With this book, anyone or or organization can learn to reroute their AQ and hardwire their brain for success." -Daniel Burrus, author, Technotrends. "AQ is one of the more important concepts of our time. Paul Stoltz's book provides the direction and tools necessary for putting this idea into practice. It is a must read for anyone interested in personal mastery, leadership effectiveness and/or organizational productivity." -Jim Ericson, Program Director, The Masters Forum.

Download or read book The Deepest Well written by Nadine Burke Harris and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2018 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems, and what we can do to break the cycle.

Download or read book Opportunity Knocks written by Senator Tim Scott and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the U. S. Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty. Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South Carolina, he struggled to get through school and had his dreams of a college football career shattered by a car wreck. But thanks to his mother and a few mentors along the way, he learned that "failure isn't failure unless you quit." He also learned that it's hard work and perseverance, not a government handout, that will get you ahead in life. Today, Senator Scott is the only black Republican in the Senate, and he believes that investment and commerce are the best ways to rebuild our most impoverished communities. This is the idea behind his signature piece of legislation, the "opportunity zones" program, which President Trump has strongly endorsed. The program provides tax incentives for businesses that invest in low-income urban areas, seeking to replace things like welfare and government assistance. In Opportunity Knocks, Senator Scott will tell his life story with a focus on adversity and opportunity. He will teach readers about the principles of hard work and hope while addressing the dangers of veering too far toward socialist policies. The book will also not shy away from discussions of racism and racial inequality in the United States and will recount some of Senator Scott's own brushes with racism as well as the many discussions he's had with people who want to help, including President Trump.

Download or read book Stay in the Game written by Joel Osteen and published by Faithwords. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stand strong in the face of challenges with #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. Living our best lives requires us to be all in, all in the time. When everything is to be going your way, it can be easy to make good decisions and do the right thing, but it's also easy to become complacent and stop giving your best. And what about when times are tough and nothing is happening in your favor? It can be even tougher to stay in the game when you don't feel like it and the voices of defeat tell you, "You're done. There's nothing good in your future." Don't believe tricks that life's ups and downs can play on your emotions, your mind, and your attitude. Staying in the game requires living out truths we know, even if we don't feel them to be true. When nothing is going your way and negativity tells you that you should be on the sidelines nursing your wounds--you're still in the game. And when life seems easy, with no storms on the horizon, you're still showing up and giving every day your best. You're still expecting great things, and there are rewards in store for people who are faithful through both hardship and times of ease. There are a million reasons to sit on the sidelines, but no matter what hand life deals you, good things are already on their way, and your effort has been noticed. Be courageous and Stay in the Game; your future is full of opportunities beyond your wildest dreams. Derived from content previously published in The Power of I Am and Break Out!

Download or read book Problem Solving Practical Guide to Creative Problem Solving Using Lateral Best Strategies to Decision Making Critical Thinking and Positive Thinking written by William McKee and published by William McKee. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies from reputable sources such as scientific journals and newspapers have demonstrated that incorporating specific exercises into your routine can significantly enhance your cognitive abilities and decision-making skills. And another study revealed how conquering logical fallacies can lead to more successful outcomes in both your professional and personal life. Which means you can unlock your full cognitive potential without sacrificing your time or energy. This book will teach you how to: • Clarify your goals and priorities • Weigh options and assess risks • Avoid common decision-making pitfalls • Cultivate a growth mindset and learn from failure • Make decisive action a habit The concise reads management series gives us some of the important tools in the management tool belt including problem solving, communicating, and building a team. The guides are concise on purpose and should take you no more than an hour or so to read but the principles within them take weeks and months to master. These are essential principles to find success as a manager or leader and therefore it is important that you absorb them and turn them into habits.

Download or read book Boom or Bust written by Grant Chisnall and published by BookPOD. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent years have seen more than a dozen corporate crises across Australia and New Zealand, ranging from cyber attacks to natural disasters and corporate scandals. These crises adversely impact company financials and reputation and, unless managed effectively, often cost the jobs of senior executives and board members. Are you prepared? Or are you just hoping it won’t happen on your watch? Successful leaders don’t simply survive during a crisis – they have the knowledge, resources and tools to emerge resilient and stronger. They thrive. In Boom or Bust, Grant Chisnall brings together lessons in crisis management from the military and fifteen years of advising executive teams through some of the most significant crisis events in recent corporate history. Crises happen. Boom or Bust. The outcome is up to you. This book will arm you to lead your business through adversity and beyond.

Download or read book The Obstacle Is the Way written by Ryan Holiday and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do. Its many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a hip hop icon (LL Cool J), an Irish tennis pro (James McGee), an NBC sportscaster (Michele Tafoya), and the coaches and players of winning teams like the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Cubs, and University of Texas men’s basketball team. The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” Ryan Holiday shows us how some of the most successful people in history—from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs—have applied stoicism to overcome difficult or even impossible situations. Their embrace of these principles ultimately mattered more than their natural intelligence, talents, or luck. If you’re feeling frustrated, demoralized, or stuck in a rut, this book can help you turn your problems into your biggest advantages. And along the way it will inspire you with dozens of true stories of the greats from every age and era.

Download or read book The Lord Is My Shepherd and That S Enuff written by Leda Rafter and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest witnessing tools is the daily life we live as we interact with our peers and family. At the age of thirteen, I accepted the Lord as my personal Savior in a small church in Elyria, Ohio. Never has there been a moment since that day that I did not love the Lord and want to remain faithful to him. Divorce and the loss of two children drew me to my knees, knowing that I needed God more during those times than ever. But my precious mother and father, Evialee and Walter Matney, taught me the ways of the Lord, living a life before me that even at the age of seventy-four, they are still with me. The devotions within this book include stories of my own from childhood and through adolescence, to raising my children and into my senior years. There are times that I fell to my knees, asking God for wisdom and knowledge, not knowing what to do. But intimate experiences with the Lord gave me the hope I needed to continue my journey of faith. I hope as you go through these 365 interpersonal devotions, you will encounter the love of God in a powerful new way. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep you. Truly, the Lord is my Shepherd, and thats enuff.

Download or read book Tenacity written by Ron Coury and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tenacity is the true life story of entrepreneur and former Marine Ron Coury. The book chronicles the evolution of this successful entrepreneur, a major business figure in Las Vegas, Nevada and the surrounding western states.

Download or read book Super Boom written by Jeffrey A. Hirsch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prosper from the profitable opportunities of the next financial market super boom In 1976, Yale Hirsch predicted a fifteen-year super boom—a move in the stock market of 500% or more. His forecast proved accurate as the market rose and continued upward, eventually posting growth over 1,000% just before the tech crash in 2000. In Super Boom, Jeffrey Hirsch, President of the Hirsch Organization and Editor in Chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac, unveils the next market expansion. Building on his father's research from 1976, Hirsch has discovered that meteoric rises in stock indices are due to specific catalysts predominantly outside of the financial markets. History has a way of repeating itself, especially in the financial markets. The American economy, and subsequently the world economy, has always existed in a cycle of boom and bust: gold, grain, oil, technology, and most recently, real estate, have all bubbled and popped. The key to investing profitably is spotting macroeconomic historical trends and positioning to reap the benefits. Step-by-step, Hirsch puts together the pieces of this puzzle by revealing the central drivers of a super boom. Examines how new cultural paradigm-shifting technologies, as well as peace between major wars, could fuel a super boom Discusses how the massive injection of money by the government, in response to the global financial crisis and the Great Recession, as well as wartime spending, will eventually create an inflationary environment The data and research found here is based on historical information and the boom-and-bust cycle of the past century As markets and economies struggle over the next several years, remember to keep your eye on the future and get ready for the coming super boom and the next 500% move in the market. With this book as your guide, you'll benefit from the insights that only Jeffrey Hirsch can provide.

Download or read book The Ultimate Productivity Blueprint written by B. Vincent and published by RWG Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-07 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Ultimate Productivity Blueprint: 10 Steps to Success," embark on a transformative journey towards mastering productivity and achieving your most ambitious goals. Within these pages, you'll discover a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking your full potential and sustaining productivity momentum in both your personal and professional life. Drawing upon proven strategies and timeless wisdom, this book delves into ten essential steps that form the foundation of lasting success. From mastering time management techniques to cultivating resilience and embracing growth mindset, each chapter offers actionable insights and practical guidance to propel you towards your aspirations. Learn the art of setting clear goals, establishing effective routines, and creating a supportive environment that fosters productivity and well-being. Explore the power of consistency, discipline, and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and staying on course, even in the face of adversity. With a focus on empowerment and action, "The Ultimate Productivity Blueprint" empowers you to take decisive steps towards your dreams and aspirations. Whether you're striving for career advancement, personal growth, or greater fulfillment in life, this book equips you with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to turn your vision into reality. If you're ready to unlock your full potential, maximize your productivity, and achieve lasting success, "The Ultimate Productivity Blueprint" is your guide to mastering the art of productivity and transforming your life.

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Download or read book Narcissism A Guide to Understanding the Narcissist in Your Life The Secrets of Understanding Narcissism and the Mindset of Toxic People written by Andres Worley and published by Andres Worley. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The solution to narcissistic personality disorder is not for the faint-hearted. However, where there’s a will, there’s a way. So if you’re already considering making changes in your life, this book is ideal for you. Put in the simplest of terms, to get narcissism in check we have to asses our early childhood experiences and behavioral patterns, understand them, and then finally proceed by reprogramming them; Discovering a new sense of self by diving deep into our buried feelings and transmuting them. Many simple practices can be incorporated into daily routines that help the recovery process, such as journaling, visualization, and learning to become more mindful. you will Learn☆☆ • Details on the Nacissistic Personality • How to Identify Narcissitic Behavior • Unhealthy Narcissism vs. Healthy Narcissism • Coping and Dealing with a Narcissist • Personal Self-Esteem • Healing from Narcissism • And Much More! This book will help you learn all about the narcissist in your life, whether you’re dealing with narcissistic parents, a narcissistic partner, a psychopath, or other toxic people. You’ll learn all about this difficult mental condition and why it can work for some people. You’ll also learn how narcissists think and how narcissism develops in the first place. What’s more, this is a unique book in that it includes real narcissists, real victims, and real psychological professionals sharing their opinions. When you have a better understanding of the condition, you can make the best decisions for what works in your life.

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