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One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the seven habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The seven habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work!

The bible for successful speculators, written on speculation, by a successful speculator. This is a combination of what speculation is, along with some thoughts on life, business, society, and language. An excellent thought starter. Also contains Watts classic Thoughts on Life - short aphorisms of timeless wisdom. This book is a must for any listener of classic investing wisdom.

The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place" - a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted-living or nursing-home care - which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community.

Nerds: Once a tormented subrace of humans... Now captains of industry! You don’t have to be a stereotypical geekwad to appreciate the tenets of Nerdism and to make your innate talents for overanalysis and hyper-self-awareness work for you instead of against you. Join Nerd superstar Chris Hardwick as he offers his fellow “creative-obsessives” the crucial information needed to come out on top in the current Nerd uprising. Success is the most satisfying - and legal - form of vengeance there is. And you can achieve it when you follow the Nerdist Way,

The Accidental Business Nomad is an unvarnished, story-driven, practical guide to working across cultures. The book features real stories of companies going global and highlights the realities of doing business overseas in a post-globalization world. Each story gives fascinating insights and lessons into the cultural realities and unexpected surprises of modern globalization.

Muita gente tem uma ideia totalmente errada de como as pessoas enriquecem. Poucas vezes é uma herança, um diploma de pós-graduação ou mesmo a inteligência que constrói uma fortuna. Com mais frequência, ela resulta de trabalho duro, economias disciplinadas e um padrão de vida adequado. Em Dinheiro: os segredos de quem tem, o consultor Gustavo Cerbasi explica o que fazer para começar agora mesmo a equilibrar as contas e se aproximar da tão sonhada independência financeira.

From the marketing consultant down the street to the home based "mompreneur," they are America's new economic icons: the job-hopping, tech-savvy, fulfillment-seeking, independent workers. This entertaining and provocative account of the new frontier - by Fast Company contributor Pink - will change your thinking...and maybe even change your life.

From a long-time Alibaba executive and former special assistant to Jack Ma, this is the first book to articulate how Alibaba's unique culture and “tai chi” management principles are providing a business and economic development model for the rest of the world.

We learn countless ideas from our families about money. Many of them are caught and not taught. The Healthy Love & Money Way shows how our attitudes about ourselves, relationships, and money evolve from our past experiences and the attachment styles we developed as children. Using the latest in love and brain science, as well as anecdotes from his own evolution from an insecure attachment style to a secure one, Ed Coambs shows how healthy love and money can be achieved no matter your starting point.

Kids may not appreciate the value of a dollar, but it’s hard to blame them. After all, what have they learned about money? Managing finances is rarely covered in schools, and as a parent, you probably don’t know where to start. How do you provide a strong foundation of financial knowledge for your kids with these gaps? What should they learn each year? How do you teach a skill set you never received yourself?

Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. Speaking up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.

At long last, John Hope Bryant lays out five simple rules to provide a path to economic liberation for anyone in any situation. The Memo provides a simple path from financial literacy and mindset shifts to ownership, positive relationships, and a completely new attitude toward money. In a provocative exploration of the intersections of race and class, Bryant preaches the definitive conclusion that to be free, one must be economically liberated. Those who suffer from poverty haven't gotten "the memo" - until now.

New York Times–bestselling authors Richard and Linda Eyre have spent the last twenty-five years helping parents nurture strong, healthy families. Now they’ve synthesized their vast experience into an essential blueprint for instilling children with a sense of ownership, responsibility, and self-sufficiency. At the heart of their plan is a “Family Economy”, complete with a family bank, checkbooks for the kids, and a system of responsibilities that teaches children to earn money for the things they want.

Almost every interaction involves negotiation, yet we often miss the cues that would allow us to make the most of these exchanges. In Getting (More of) What You Want, Margaret Neale and Thomas Lys draw on the latest advances in psychology and economics to provide new strategies for anyone shopping for a car, lobbying for a raise, or simply haggling over who takes out the trash. Getting (More of) What You Want shows how inexperienced negotiators regularly leave significant value on the table - and reveals how you can claim it.

Has your life crashed and burned? Is everything going wrong at a pace much faster than you can handle? Are you exhausted all the time? Strapped financially? Recovering from a divorce, financial meltdown or illness? Does each day greet you with another seemingly insurmountable problem? I've been in that position so I know what you're going through. I also know how to get out of it.

Struggling with financial disagreements in your relationship? You're not alone. Over 36% of divorces cite financial difficulties as a major cause. It's a common issue often stemming from differences in income, budgeting skills, or debt management. However, this doesn't mean your relationship is doomed to become a statistic.

Хотите раскрыть тайну денег? Понять, как ими управлять? Загляните в мир финансов с новой перспективы! Эта книга не только раскроет перед вами секреты обретения материального благополучия, но и поможет вам стать «господином» своих денег. Деньги – это не просто бумажные купюры и металлические монеты. Они являются зеркалом наших убеждений, страхов и мечтаний. В этой книге мы окунемся в мир психологии финансов, где каждая сделка, каждая инвестиция, каждая трата – это путь к пониманию самого себя.

The Lies of Money: Who are you Being? is dedicated to all of you out there struggling with money. To all of you feeling like the debt or financial worry you are in is a big black hole that you will never climb out of or get beyond. You can have the living you desire. You can create the money, cash, currencies, investments, and vacations you like.

The "Wealth Matters" columnist of The New York Times reveals the habits, worldviews, and practices that lead to true wealth - and why it's more important to be "wealthy" than "rich".

¿Deseas alcanzar el éxito económico? ¿Consideras que la estabilidad financiera es importante en tu vida? En este pequeño y maravilloso libro, P.T Barnum nos ofrece, con mucha sensatez, franqueza y realismo, los principios generales del éxito y la realización personal y económica.