Motivation Science

Violent stories surround us. Brutal beginnings, horror-filled middles, despair-inducing endings. We need better stories: stories forged in the furnace of conflict, narratives that kindle compassion, and ignite hope. In I Am Not Your Enemy, writer Michael T. McRay visits divided regions of the world and interviews activists, peace builders, former combatants, and clergy members about their personal stories of conflict, justice, and reconciliation.

Women of color today are contributing to an unprecedented wave of "firsts"-whether they are the first in a family to attend college, the first to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or the first in public office, women of color are reaching new heights of influence. Cecilia Muñoz was a first, too, and she knows what it means to make her way without exemplars to follow. The first Latinx to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council, Muñoz draws lessons from the challenges she faced as the senior Hispanic person in the Obama White House.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, known as Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC - AD 65), is the author of On the Shortness of Life (c. 49 AD). In it, Seneca draws insight from different streams of ancient wisdom: Stoic, Epicurean, Platonic, Skeptic and Cynic, as he addresses some of the important questions humans face. Seneca encourages people to be mindful of time and to use it purposefully. He suggests awareness and acceptance as a remedy for many worries and wasteful dissipations.

A miracle disguised as a tragedy (a daughter's traumatic brain injury) became the birthplace of a successful God-centered, residential, entrepreneurial community designed to truly enhance the lives of adults with special needs. Out of this "tragedy" came a new life for this population utilizing effective vocational, emotional, spiritual, and educational methods which provided opportunities to help them find meaning and purpose in their lives through practical education in tandem with life.

A personal journey of Alzheimer's care-giving.

If you’re like most people, at some point you’ve had an idea that caused you to create a plan. You then spent numerous hours creating, adjusting, and dreaming of what that idea will bring. Eventually, something gets in the way and nothing ever happens, or worse yet, someone else beats you to the punch. In this book, you will learn my secret formula to turn those ideas into a reality. The best part is, it’s easier than you ever imagined.

Violence in a Box invites you to step into Helen's childhood world and experience life with a father who instils fear and terror, everyday, into the lives of his wife and children...As a practicing social worker for 30 years, Helen's story is interwoven with a professional analysis of the historical and cultural context that has enabled domestic violence. Helen offers practical tips and resources for both victims and witnesses.

A soulful journey, a brother's promise, safe water, self-reliance and dignity. This is the story of H2OpenDoors, a Rotary International project started by Jon Kaufman in 2012. Science, service, and adventure converge here, taking you to all parts of the globe on expeditions that inspire villages and schools to become self-sustaining within one year.

How to live happily and well with endometriosis, from someone who has tried everything and lived to tell (and laugh at) the tale. Part memoir, part guide book and part survival guide, Private Parts retraces Eleanor's own journey with endometriosis, offering listeners practical, down-to-earth and friendly advice covering everything from what actually happens in an internal exam, to finding the right specialist for you, the perfect post-op wardrobe and to why you should look to Frida Kahlo for inspiration in your darkest moments.

Kara Swanson is the author of I'll Carry the Fork! Recovering a Life After Brain Injury. Her book, her keynote speeches, and her Online blog have helped TBI survivors, their support people, and the medical community all over the globe. Now Kara returns for a 20th-anniversary encore to the original. Incorporating the struggles and the successful strategies of the countless thousands she has met and worked with these last 20 years, Kara has created a unique and extraordinary compliment to the original.

Soulfully Ablaze: A 40-Day Journey to Light Up Your Life (and the World) is a radically simple - simply radical - way to fuel your life, still the noise, discover your next steps, and connect more with others as you go. This one-of-a-kind adventure will unleash within you a new vision for your unique ways to be a vital part of the lives of those who matter most to you in your family, in your neighborhood, and in far-flung parts of the world.

In this incredible audiobook, you will learn the secret to applying Stoicism into your everyday life. After a quick and easy walk-through into Stoic history, theology, and psychology, you will dive deep into learning key methods of Stoicism that you can implement today to give you real results.

What is the true role of ego in the evolution of humanity? Is ego necessary for spiritual development, or is it a burden? What do Freud, Jung, Spinoza, Alfred Kroeber, Charles Haanel, and other great thinkers believe, and how do their insights help you in your daily life? What happened in 1918 that changed the destiny of our planet? With specific exercises to help you connect with your ego and your higher self, this is a book for those curious about concepts ranging from the collective unconscious to the role of self-love.

Confidence for Life: Successful Strategies to Build Self Confidence will help you build authentic confidence in your life, step by step, from the ground up.

Creativity is a state of the mind different from the uncreative state of the mind. I studied the two and found that the creative mind is quiet and receptive. It is a different part of man and very silent when nothing is there to create. However, immediately after you receive an idea to create, it doesn’t stay silent anymore.

What does it mean to be a millennial in this chaotic world? Beyond Snapchat and Tinder, the consumerist culture we’ve inherited, and quarter-life crises, can a millennial aspire to more? Alison Lea Sher argues, yes, we can! Packing herself up in an RV, Sher embarks on a road trip, interviewing 150 of her millennial peers as they begin their adult lives. From kids heading straight to Wall Street after college, to those sleeping on it, Sher asks: “Who are you; what should you do; and how can you step into your destiny as a stakeholder in society?”

Anyone can start to live a more simplified lifestyle if they are genuinely ready for a drastic change in their lives! Being a minimalist is not just about throwing out old belongings that you have collected over the years. It is a mindset and a change of pace! While the de-cluttering of your precious living space is a crucial step in the process, once you start to rid your life of unnecessary items, a spark will ignite, and you will ask, "What else is dragging me down?"

As women, sometimes we find it hard to balance life with the many roles we have. We watch others and observe how they balance their busy lives, while we flounder around in what seems like total chaos. We tend to ask, "How do they do it all?" From One Superwoman to Another is a collection of inspirational stories from five remarkable women. The stories come from a wide variety of experiences. Each one is guaranteed to motivate, inspire, and empower women from all walks of life.

Are we living the good life - and what defines good, anyway? Americans today are constructing a completely different framework for success than their parents' generation, using new metrics that TEDWomen speaker and columnist Courtney Martin has termed collectively the "New Better Off".

When it comes to negotiation, there is an ugly double standard. As women, if we make concessions to further a deal, we're viewed as weak. But if we play hardball, we can be seen as overly aggressive - and the strategy backfires. No wonder most women hate negotiating.