Life Motivation

Sara Bliss (yes, that’s her real name) tracked down more than 65 people who transformed their lives to learn how they did it so you can, too. Take the Leap is packed with inspiring profiles, quotes, and other pieces of creative advice from game changers, rule breakers, and side hustlers, including successful entrepreneurs like Barbara Corcoran, Bobbi Brown, writer turned actress (at 40) Jill Kargman, Black Crowes drummer turned sports radio host Steve Gorman, writer Simon Doonan, and NFL player turned artist/activist Aaron Maybin, and many more.

Advanced Magic is the final part in the Course in Manifesting trilogy - a complete course in becoming creator of your own exceptional life. In these three books I outline the exact steps that enabled me to move my own life from one of poverty and drudgery, to one of previously unimaginable wealth, purpose, and joy.

Self-help expert Dave Pelzer teaches listeners how to let go of the past, and use negative experiences to make them stronger when tackling the future.

Originally published in his magazine, Success Unlimited, updated and edited for today's readers, Hill's proven advice covers a wide range of topics, from overcoming obstacles to developing a sense of humor, using your personal initiative, living harmoniously with others, letting your habits work for you, achieving peace of mind, and much more.

Every day you are faced with choices about friends, school, work, family obligations, and the future. It isn't always easy to know which direction to take, and if you do make a mistake, then what?

The sun gives forth to us heat and light rays, without which this old world could never be. Glory to warmth and light, which are power and wisdom shed upon us.

Our world and our minds can be pretty dark places, and you're not alone if you're struggling or feeling stuck. But what if you could stop that spiral of depression and reverse it? You may not be able to change the world around you, but you can change how you respond to it. Written by a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health, this engaging guide offers an array of activities you can use to jumpstart your motivation and turn destructive thoughts and behaviors into positive outlooks and actions that lead to a more promising future.

Life is crazy. The current climate is one of borderline madness. Global pandemics. Economic collapses. General chaos gripping the world. They all have adverse effects on how we manage our daily lives. Even when it appears we are not directly affected there are subtle, quieter reverberations echoing we might be unaware of. The implications range from trifling to life-altering and can become dangerous to our emotional development if left unchecked.

For Rick Pitino, the first coach to bring teams from three different schools to the Final Four, success isn’t about shortcuts. Pitino’s secret - and the reason he has become both a great coach and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the nation - is his strategy of overachievement. Now, in Success Is a Choice, he takes the same proven methods that have earned him and his teams legendary status and gives you a 10-step plan of attack that will help you become a winner at anything you set your mind to.

How to Find Happiness in Yourself is a concise, helpful guide to the 25 most important habits to improve your emotional state. When you follow the advice within, you will enjoy each moment, be at peace with yourself, and feel joyful about your existence.

This is the only self-help book you will ever need! In his usual humorous, down-to-earth style, George covers all aspects of self-improvement and personal development. From mindfulness to mindset, food to fear of failure, habits to health, exercise to education, mental health to morning routines, relationships to retirement, self-love to sleep, The Self-Help Bible has it all. It aims to provide all the answers to a happier, healthier life. And keep you entertained along the way.

When John O'Leary was nine years old, he was almost killed in a devastating house fire. With burns on 100 percent of his body, O'Leary mustered an almost unimaginable amount of inner strength just to survive the ordeal. The insights he gained through this experience and the heroes who stepped into his life to help him through the journey - his family, the medical staff, and total strangers - changed his life. Now he is committed to living life to the fullest and inspiring others to do the same.

Orphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sport—basketball—in high school. The rest, as they say, is history. Raveling went on to become one of the winningest coaches of all time, a mentor to legendary athletes, and a confidant of the sport’s greatest coaches, including Bob Knight and John Wooden. He convinced Michael Jordan to collaborate with Nike on the Air Jordan. He led the 1984 U.S. men’s Olympic team to their ninth gold medal.

It’s time to put the sizzle back into your life. At one time, you had the world in the palm of your hand. You were full of optimism, feeling like you could literally conquer anything that came your way. Then life threw a curve. Sure, you might have a steady job, a good career, and the security you thought you needed. But where’s the sense of fulfillment you were supposed to be feeling? And can you ever get it back? With writing prompts and to-do lists at the end of each chapter, Jane coaches you through the steps towards a bigger, fuller life.

We all have a longing to be significant, to make a contribution, to be a part of something noble and purposeful. But know this: you don't have to be a certain age, have a lot of money, or be powerful or famous to make a real difference. You can be significant starting today - if you know your purpose.

Are you pissed off that life didn't come with an instruction manual? Do you find yourself struggling to figure out what you really want in life? Or do you know exactly what you want, but can't ever get it because you're trapped by fears, unwanted thoughts, and unshakeable habits?

Are you successful in certain areas, but still feel like something is missing in your relationships, finances, physical health, or overall happiness? Here's help.

Think Like a Bartender mixes two parts wisdom with one part comedy for a delicious cerebral cocktail everyone will enjoy! Even if you've never consumed a drop of alcohol, you'll giggle your way through this personal yet lighthearted perspective on living your best life. From learning how to cut people off to updating your personal menu, the book challenges us all to tap into our inner mixologist and serve up our best selves.

Maybe you’ve practiced the law of attraction as a tool for getting more—more stuff, more respect, more love. And perhaps it’s left you feeling unsatisfied. Can you create a life that is still more meaningful and purposeful? The short answer is yes. Even amid the direst circumstances, such as life-threatening illness, addiction, divorce, or loss, you can consciously create the life of your dreams.

Happiness is a choice you make. Learn how to have a happy mind. Build a Happier Brain is a theory that offers a lot of practical ways to be happier. It will enrich your rational brain with psychological theories and neuroscience based on decades of happiness research, and it will also tell you about how happiness through effective daily habits can invite joy into your personal life, work life, and relationships.

This FastReads summary bundle, The Better You, includes five summaries of best-selling books on overcoming obstacles, cultivating emotional strength, and being the best you you can be. Get started creating the kick-ass life you've always wanted! This FastReads summary bundle includes: Summary of Rising Strong by Brene Brown; Summary of Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes; Summary of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin; Summary of The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein; and Summary of 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life by Andrea Owen.