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Want to be part of the 50 percent who complete their doctoral program? In just seven steps, you’ll learn tools and techniques to help you start strong, stay the course, and finish on time. Each step contains action items so you can apply the information for immediate results. You’ll learn how to position yourself for success, manage overwhelming emotions, build a supportive network, work smarter, and more. Informed by 20 years of work with hundreds of students and faculty, The Happy Doc Student Handbook demystifies the process so you can successfully navigate your program.

Important note: This is not the original book. This is an audiobook summary of Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown. Greg McKeown’s first book, Essentialism, was all about how eliminating the unnecessary can help us identify and prioritize what matters most in our lives. And in his second book, Effortless, Greg teaches us how to take seamless-yet-focused action on what matters most in our lives.

Have you ever looked at a successful person and thought, “How do they do it?” When we look at people who appear to have their lives together, who seem to succeed at everything they do, it’s easy to assume that success must be a trait that some people have and some people don’t. But How Successful People Think (2009) proves that success is a mindset, not a personality trait. And it’s something anyone can cultivate!

Body shame is not new. The first feeling of body shame came just after the original sin and fall from grace. Adam and Eve recognized their nakedness and wanted to be covered, hidden from God's sight. Though God had made them perfectly, their sin and shame made them feel less that in that moment. This same shame is still part of the fallen world today. We must know that we are still good in God's eyes, but to feel truly free in our bodies, we must embrace that goodness and shed the cultural norms that keep us trapped in shame. This is not easy and requires work, but it is possible.

In her multiple award-winning book and audiobook, Managing Thought, author Mary J. Lore notes that thankfulness is one of the highest levels of consciousness. This companion guide serves as a practical step-by-step approach to access the power of thankfulness, make it a process and way of being, and experience significant results in life and work. How to Access the Power of Thankfulness is a timeless guide you'll refer to for years to come.

A successful career starts long before the first job interview. It begins with choosing the right school. There is a lot to keep in mind while deciding on a profession, and it's very easy to get lost. But with this book, you are in good hands. If you can't make up your mind what works for you and looking for solid advice, this book has got your back. It is a great tool for anyone looking to get into the best school or boost their career. This guide covers everything you need to know about the school preference process and other vital details.

No time to read? Get the main key ideas from this Summary of Dean Karnazes's A Runner’s High in 23 minutes or less. A Runner’s High (2021) is an autobiography that tells the story of 58-year-old ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes and his return to the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run in 2018, after a 10-year break. Karnazes looks back on his adventures and reflects on his life as a runner. He describes his experience participating in the Bishop High Sierra 100K and then the big one itself - the Western States.

In The Comfort Crisis (2021), Michal Easter explains why it’s so important to shut down the outside world and reconnect with nature, for all the benefits it provides for our relationships and our physical and mental health. The world we live in today is embedded in comfort, routine, and fake pleasures. It tries to shift our priorities and alter them, by keeping us focused on the hustle of our daily lives.

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No time to listen? Get the main key insights from this summary of Andy Stanley’s Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets in 23 minutes or less. A few key insights from chapter one: Life’s all about making choices, every day. We all have moments when we aren't sure what to do. Some of us make quick decisions, while others can never have enough information before making a decision. But, in the end, we are where we are as a result of our choices.

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Our summary is short, simple, and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. You will discover what the five-second rule is and how to apply it. You will also discover: That you have to be honest with yourself, that motivation is useless, how to take action, how to increase your productivity, and how to improve your life.

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Habits are not destiny. Your habits can be ignored, changed, or replaced. When you develop a habit, your brain doesn’t have to fully participate in decision making processes anymore. Habits help your brain save effort.

On average, an admissions committee takes seconds to decide whether to admit a student. They must sum up the student in one sentence that will tell them if a student is going to be a good fit for their program. What is the best way to transform this admissions process from a stressful, pressure-cooker arms race into an empowering journey that paves the way to the best individual outcome? Written by a college admissions insider turned consultant, Soundbite guides parents and students through the admissions process from start to finish.

More Speak English Like an American brings you another 300+ idioms and expressions you need to know for everyday life and for business success! If you liked Speak English Like an American, you're going to love More Speak English Like an American! In More Speak English Like an American, you'll follow the story of an American business as its employees come up with new product ideas, travel to China, throw themselves into office romances, and have exciting adventures.

The purpose of this audiobook is to enlighten, entertain, and elevate the higher consciousness of man for the betterment of his estate. The audiobook also includes a free workout and meal regimen.