Personal Success Memoir

One woman's quest to conquer her fears and embrace life - and to inspire others to do the same. Patty Chang Anker grew up eager to please and afraid to fail. But after thirty-nine years, she decided it was time to stop being a chicken. Motivated initially to become a better role model for her two young daughters, she vowed to face the fears that had taken root like weeds, choking the fun and spontaneity out of her life. She learned to dive into a swimming pool, ride a bike, do a handstand, and surf.

Everybody knows that Boston Terriers smile, but do you know why they are smiling? The forever families of adopted Boston Terriers who shared their fascinating stories in this book know why, and they want you to know too! What is dog rescue? This book is a heartwarming, thought-provoking compilation of true stories that answer these questions and more! It addresses the cruelty of puppy mills and the joy that rescued dogs bring to their new homes. This book is a must-read for Boston Terrier lovers and for people who are considering adopting dogs.

I'm Listening with a Broken Ear is a true story about a dying dog, Honeybun, the author found on a roadside and grudgingly rescued. A concomitant story of faith, persistence, and love unfolds as both she and her young daughter struggled to help Honeybun overcome severe issues of compromised health, aggression, and fear.

Topgun on Wall Street chronicles one man’s extraordinary journey from the cornfields of Ohio, to the cockpit of an F-14, to the boardrooms on Wall Street. Lieutenant Commander Jeffery Lay and number-one New York Times best-selling author Patrick Robinson bring a provocative, ground-breaking voice to the business landscape with a revolutionary answer for stabilizing corporate America: business - the military way.

The Ad Man provides a story of an individual who has experienced setbacks and failure but persists until he succeeds. Faced with devastating adversity, Jim is forced to re-invent himself in a new industry. He learns to develop new skills to move from barely surviving to thriving in a changing world. After losing his business and worrying he cannot support his wife and five young children, Jim encounters an old friend and former client who offers to set up a mentoring program to help Jim transition into a new industry.

Newspaperman tells the story of how an immigrant's shy son from Queens, New York, rose to the top of his industry, powered by little more than passion, brains, and hard work. Phillips began his career working as a copyboy for the New York Herald Tribune for 16 dollars a week... and ended it as publisher of The Wall Street Journal and CEO of its parent corporation, Dow Jones & Company. The life story of Warren Phillips is the story of the American newspaper business.

Through the Fires is a triumphant comeback story in life and business. Robert Carr reflects on decades of struggle that took him to the brink of financial ruin at age 50. Carr would later make a fortune in the card payments industry only to lose almost everything in 2009 after one of the most devastating data breaches ever.

Overcome your past, improve your present, and believe in your future. What if you can overcome painful circumstances? Imagine finding inspiration and hope through difficulties! Spanning three generations, author Susan Nicholson has written an honest account of her life which is both compelling in its authenticity and deeply moving in the sheer amount of challenges she has faced.

As a seasoned TV newswoman for more than 30 years, Julie reveals to you the key strategies she developed to secure big wins. Take for yourself the secrets to her successes, and the trusted tools she used to climb up from falls. Join Julie as she pursues interviews with icons and everyday heroes, and shows you how to tap into your own boldness to overcome your fears, take risks, and trust yourself to reach your personal unlimited potential for happiness and success.

This book is a step-by-step guide of mental training and stress management to assist you on your journey to success. This expert advice and guidance stems from many years of research and experience as a certified sport psychology coach, certified stress management coach, a former professional baseball general manager, a former college athlete, a motivational speaker, and a lifelong baseball coach.

From opening his first hot dog stand in 1961 to growing his business to over three hundred restaurants nationwide, John Galardi wholeheartedly shared each new success with his loved ones, his friends, and the many people who helped him realize his vision. His journey to achieve the American dream shows his struggles and triumphs, his disappointments and determination, and the hard work and imagination required to build the world’s largest hot dog chain.

Women don't take up triathlon in their 40s, right? Wrong! That was exactly what 41-year-old Debs did. Not caring that she was more than a bit on the heavy side, and diabetic to boot, she signed up for her first triathlon.

A fun, inspiring memoir from "the Queen of YouTube" about her journey from anonymity in Florida to massive popularity on the Internet, filled with the unlikeliest of stories that are as poignant as they are hilarious.

Success Reimagined celebrates the inspiring stories of 28 local Lehigh Valley leaders. This book shares the advice and experiences of these business luminaries, including how they triumphed over adversity, pivoted to overcome challenges, and reinvented themselves to improve their lives, businesses, and community.

I have learned over time to embrace the Sunshine-ness that is my name. Yes, I may not always be joyful or exuberant all the time, but I have learned that if I rely on my friends, my family, and my faith, I can conquer each day head-on and live every moment with an expectation of goodness.

A motivational, autobiographical, nonfiction short story of taking chances and moving onto a sailboat. This is our story.

Every life is a story. Every story is filled with lessons. This is my story. These are my lessons. Perception. Influence. Marketing. Presentation. These four points are major keys in becoming successful. Each requires a drive all its own and all of them are necessary factors for greatness.

It is possible to start your own company and increase your purchasing power so that you can become a billionaire. In this audiobook, you will learn about the most influential billionaires in the world. We will tell you their stories, their background, what they studied, and most important of all, how they became billionaires.

You are a security professional who dreams of keeping people safe, and you work hard to live your dream. You’re ready, willing, and able to do what it takes to be the best. But you’re just starting out, and you have several questions. Rent-A-Cop Reboot will help you get answers to those questions, and change the way you look at security guards, and other non-law enforcement security professionals, forever.

Every inner-city kid grows up with big dreams. However, as they grow older, those dreams are replaced by harsh reality. A realization that life is hard, unfair, and cruel. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, fast money and pro sports are thought of as the only ways to be successful. Jovante Ham knew he wanted to be successful, so he had to choose one of the two. Training hard and giving it his all, he went for football.