Personal Success Memoir

In October of 2008, I was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, after a head-on collision with an SUV while riding a motorcycle. When I woke up, I was told I would never walk again or have full use of my hands. Seventy-eight screws, 13 plates, 25 units of blood, and more than 400 stitches and staples later, I became very familiar with physical pain and haven’t had a pain-free day since. That physical battle was harder than I could even begin to explain, but it doesn’t really come close to the one that I went through inside of myself over the years that followed.

Em A vida dos estoicos, Ryan Holiday e Stephen Hanselman apresentam histórias fascinantes de homens e mulheres que se esforçaram para seguir as virtudes estoicas atemporais da coragem, da justiça, da temperança e da sabedoria. Organizado em breves biografias que abordam desde os estoicos mais estudados aos menos conhecidos, este livro lança luz sobre os hábitos de pessoas que viveram essa filosofia e as lições que devem ser aprendidas de suas dificuldades e de seus sucessos.

A determined truth-seeker craving success and belonging unexpectedly meets her soul, leading to greater self-acceptance, a deeper understanding of the mysteries of life and death, and the realization that every new beginning provides a rich opportunity for healing and personal evolution.

Warning...warning...warning! If you're ready to quit on yourself, don't even think about giving up on your goals and dreams, until you listen to this audiobook! You'll say to yourself...if this young boy can endure his journey through all of its crazy twists and turns...then maybe I can too! Never Quit is a story of turbulence, triumph, and hope. Passionate, provocative, and inspiring. This audiobook will make you gasp, laugh, cry, and believe. This young boy's ascent to manhood will lift the listener up as well.

Chi è l'uomo che ha cambiato per sempre la nostra vita, il genio che conosce i nostri desideri prima di noi? In questi capitoli Jeff Bezos offre una visione esclusiva della sua vita personale e della sua formazione, rivela le strategie sul lavoro, l'evoluzione delle sue idee e i motivi del suo successo. Dal business ai temi sociali, dall'innovazione all'ossessione per il cliente, dal cambiamento climatico all'esplorazione dello spazio, con stile diretto e immediato Bezos illustra il suo modo di vedere il mondo e il futuro.

When she refused to take a pay cut, Marie Cosgrove was cut loose. So she started her own business, and a few years later, she bought the company that had fired her. She didn't give up - she became greater. And you can, too. Whether it's everyday problems or seemingly insurmountable challenges, we all face hardships in our personal and professional lives. In Greater Fortune, business mastermind and motivational speaker Marie Cosgrove guides you in discovering how to use these hardships to propel you forward.

What happens when an ordinary teenager has to turn into a warrior just to survive? And can the journey through post-traumatic stress disorder really become an “adventure"? Amy had ambitious plans for college and a Broadway career, until her stomach exploded a week before senior prom. As a survivor - and “thriver” - of abuse and extensive medical, she creates a tapestry made from each thread of her journey, empowering others to find gratitude in every setback and discover their own infinite inner strength.

This is a story meant to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for the minority women in speech-language pathology who find themselves struggling with a sense of belonging in their field. It follows the autobiographical account of Barbara Fernandes, an adult immigrant to the US, as she embarks on her journey as a CSD student learning both English and Spanish. It tells of her struggles facing isolation, microaggressions, and her own internal battles to eventually become one of the most successful entrepreneurs within the SLP field.

"Mein größter Wunsch ist eine Welt mit gesunden Menschen, die frei leben können. Mit Kindern, die lachen und miteinander in der Natur spielen. Eine Welt, frei von Gewalt, Diktatur, Geiz und Neid. Jeder muss Eigenverantwortung übernehmen und sollte Vorbild durch sein Handeln sei. Ich bin frei, weil ich mich nicht mehr unterdrücken lasse und frei von Ängsten bin. Mein Leben war Studium genug und ich bin dankbar, mich freigeschwommen zu haben. Wir brauchen nicht viel zum wahren Glück!" (Ute Sedivy)

If you’re looking to overcome your fears, learn new things, go on that journey of a lifetime, or start that business you always said you would, this book is your road map. In Live Your Bucket List, Julia Goodfellow-Smith guides you through the proven process that will take you from dreaming to achieving.

Kofi's message of optimism and love will illuminate your path, making "Unbroken Optimist" a must-listen for anyone seeking to live their best life. Join the countless readers who couldn't put this book down and experience a transformation in their perspective. "Unbroken Optimist" is not just a story; it's an invitation to embrace hope, perseverance, and the limitless potential within you.

In 2012, Craig Stanland made a choice that would cost him everything. After he had exploited the warranty policy of one of the largest tech companies in the world for almost a year, the FBI finally knocked on his door. Blank Canvas is a meditation on our remarkable capacity to rebuild and reinvent our lives. Through powerful storytelling, Craig proves that our greatest adversities do not have to be the end. Sometimes, they can be our greatest beginning.

Schwartzen Young Precil was placed in the New York City foster care system after being orphaned as a one-year-old. Being parentless throughout childhood left Schwartzen with negative guidance and an early identity crisis. A car accident at eight years old changed the trajectory of his life as he was placed in a Staten Island, NY, foster home.

An urban, candid recounting of my journey to combat a debilitating case of imposter syndrome through faith, therapy, and culture. How I learned to find joy, love, peace, and hope in impossible places.

An Uncompromised Life takes listeners through Colleen Gallagher’s past unhealthy relationship which led her to compromise her soul. From this relationship, an unplanned pregnancy was created. Faced with a life-changing decision, and shocked because western medical doctors told Colleen it would be challenging for her to get pregnant after being diagnosed with cancer at age 14, she chose to let her child go.

In Welcome to the Jungle, proven corporate leader, senior executive, author and entrepreneur, Teena Hostovich, shares her journey from reception desk to the C-Suite in this entertaining and thorough guide to navigating a thriving career in corporate America. This book is the perfect place to learn from someone who has seen it all and come out on top. You'll walk away from this book feeling empowered and ready to take on the jungle and the adventure of a corporate career!

Um dos nomes mais representativos no mundo corporativo e na promoção da igualdade racial no Brasil, Luana Génot compartilha reflexões e episódios de sua trajetória para falar de temas fundamentais para a nossa sociedade. Sincero e direto ao ponto, este livro nos convoca a ser mais solidários e conscientes do lugar que ocupamos, ou que gostaríamos de ocupar.

This is a story of hope. Of profound, personal change from a life of obesity and depression to a life of love and freedom.

Anne Neilson believes that each of us begins our life as a blank canvas: clean and fresh and ready to find texture in our experiences. Each trial, each joy, each heartache, and each hope leaves an explosion of color and sweeping brushstrokes that shape us. When we allow God to take over as the Master artist, we will find that He carefully adds dimension and highlights to create a beautiful masterpiece in us. Often, though, it's hard to find the beauty when we are wading through mess. Anne shares personal stories about why her faith is so important to her and resonates in all her work.

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.