Epic Business

Cowboys and Indies is the definitive record-business bible, chronicling the pioneers who set the stylus on the most important labelsand musical discoveries of the last century. The narrative follows all the musical trends and developments from the phonograph to the Internet age as it delves behind the big business of corporate hit machines and the diligent industry of small, curated labels.

In 2012 Lenerd Louw is living the high life on Millionaires' Row in Clifton beach, Cape Town. The successful CEO of an insurance company and part-time playboy, he appears to have it all - gorgeous women, threesomes, ecstasy and cocaine on demand. But something doesn't feel right. He tries to drown a deep inner voice urging him to change his career, life - everything - by partying harder. By the end of December 2012, a massive shift occurs. He resigns as CEO, sells all his worldly possessions, and books a one-way ticket to Lima, Peru.

Lately I’ve come to the realization that life can be quite tricky. But paired with this realization, is the overwhelming feeling that there is probably something bigger to it all. Almost as if we’re missing the whole point. For a while, I questioned many things. One can even say that I got sidetracked in these same things. But throughout these moments in life, my sense of awe and thirst for wisdom never once left me - if anything it grew.

Positive thinking coupled with positive doing is a must for anybody in today’s disrupted, distracted world where change is the new normal. It’s All Possible shows how to embrace change through insightful stories and proven possibility hacks from everyday people, business leaders, sports stars, and entertainers that will inspire and motivate you. It is backed by the latest research on mind-set and personal development.

The high-stakes battle between two casino titans over the Las Vegas of the East Coast. It's all quiet now on the eastern front of the American gaming industry - Atlantic City, New Jersey - but for five chaotic years, real estate developer Richard "Skip" Bronson was at the white-hot center of a titanic clash of money and power that transformed Atlantic City from a struggling day-tripper place with buses in and out to a born again destination drawing tourists from New York, Philadelphia, and other major cities along the eastern seaboard.

I believe that the more money you make, the more people you help. You have so much value to offer, and it’s time you learn the systems and tools you need to give people a real opportunity to work with you, because working with you makes their lives better. The success of your business relies on how good you are at driving people to the next step, which some refer to as “sales”.

Thoughtfully crafted in an authentic yet humorous and engaging style, Uncommon Hope is a book about finding courage, confidence, and even an epic life of adventure in the midst of otherwise paralyzing hardships and grueling trials. Author Kurt Bubna shares encouraging insights on discovering hope in the shadow of great suffering. He’ll explain how God transforms us, taking us from tragedy to a life of adventure.

My purpose was handed to me in the shape of an envelope, a simple paper container with a sealable flap that holds a little bit of hope for our everyday heroes. As it turned out, a life of stationery was my destiny, not a stationary life. And it all began on the heels of a broken heart. For the better part of my life, I dreamed of and even prayed for an epic love story, and this is a love story on so many levels. I just never expected it to come at such a great toll. But then again, if you look back through the course of history, the greatest love stories always do.

I understand how hard it is to overlook the ocean when you feel like you’re drowning in a small puddle. It’s a fact that we only need a drop of water to succumb to the disaster. Negative energy forces make us believe that we’re disabled in some context. This audiobook is more than a guide, it’s a method to walk with your head held high again. I’ve included the sectors of my life that suffered the most under pessimism. I’ve added all my notes and evidence-based techniques to bring ourselves back to the land of the living.

Mental toughness is something that is going to be required in order to help you get through life. Many people believe that mental toughness is something that you are born with, and if you do not have it, then you were never meant to have it. However, this is a lie. Mental toughness is something that you are going to be able to develop no matter who you are.

Beyond a book or brand, UnCloned Life is a state of being. It is a shift in mind-set, an eclectic space where acceptance is granted at the door. Here, there is no such thing as a weird person or a crazy idea. UnCloned Life is the essence of freedom, expression, and humanity. Here, we just live - however we damn well please.