Relationship Wisdom

With Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won't, Donald James goes beyond handshakes and thank-you notes to explain how the true definition of manners is the authentic and genuine way we show up in the world. With inspiring and thought-provoking stories from his 35 years in public affairs and education at NASA, and guided by the lessons his mother taught him, Donald explains how having good manners is a key ingredient to finding purpose, fulfillment, and meaning in business and in life.

Natural, legal, and innovative after-death care options are transforming the paradigm of the existing funeral industry, helping families and communities recover their instinctive capacity to care for a loved one after death. Reimagining Death offers stories and guidance for home funeral vigils, advance after-death care directives, green burials, and conscious dying. When we bring art and beauty, meaningful ritual, and joy to ease our loss and sorrow, we are greening the gateway of death and returning home to ourselves, to the wisdom of our bodies, and to the earth.

Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to that question in his essay "On the Shortness of Life"—a work that has more to teach us today than ever before.

In How to Raise a Doctor: Wisdom from Parents Who Did It!, Dr. Dale Okorodudu draws from the lessons of parents who strategically and successfully guided their children to become medical doctors, without forcing it upon them. It turns out that for many of these parents, it really wasn't that difficult. After interviewing more than 75 parents of physicians, Dr. Dale provides their most essential instructions for raising doctors in this practical and powerful book. These are key strategies that you can begin applying today.

O autor Baltasar Gracián, um erudito jesuíta espanhol, apresenta 300 ensinamentos para colocarmos em prática em nosso dia a dia. São estratégias de sobrevivência em um mundo orquestrado pela ambição e pela aparência. Desnudando as hipocrisias das relações humanas, os conselhos de Gracián envolvem temas como, amizade, trabalho, relacionamentos, sonhos e conquistas, além de evidenciar sua visão espiritual e religiosa sobre os fatos. Um guia prático para saber qual comportamento adotar em diversas situações da vida.

Knowing what to do is great, but applying what you have learned is the real secret to success. You gain your greatest riches in life when you read, study and take action on what you have learned. By listening to this book you are acting on your explicit faith that you can become a person you desire to be. By raising your sights to your higher self you are visualizing the perfect outcome for your purpose and plan.

Ever wonder why some people are successful while others struggle regardless of the economy? Have you noticed society is constructed to keep you busy, distracted and looking outside yourself for answers to your questions? Ask entrepreneurs like Richard Branson (Virgin companies) or Howard Schultz (Starbucks) and they'll tell you: success is about following your intuition or "gut instinct" more than special skills or higher education.

Proven, teen-tested, and verified must-have social skill strategies to ramp up confidence, overcome anxiety, fear, stress, make real long-lasting friendships, create healthy boundaries, and much more!

Mining the sacred from the mundane, Karen Kinney offers a treasure trove of jeweled truths intended to bolster both your creativity and your larger life. Drawing from her experience as a professional artist and writer who has engaged in contemplative spiritual practice for over 20 years, she leads you on a liberating journey of greater self-awareness and expansion.

How Rich Asians Think follows the chapter outline of the original Think and Grow Rich. Each chapter begins with the author's modern interpretation of the key points found in Napoleon Hill's original text. Then, the author shares success stories and examples from his interviews with Asian and non-Asian leaders relating to each principle of individual achievement. The author connects these stories and examples to Hill's key points in a short summary before leaving you with inspirational quotes exclusively from notable Asians.

Illuminate your path ahead and forge a brighter, more empowered future. In "Rediscover Your Wisdom" Rabbi Joel Stein reveals a profound truth: the challenges that weigh on your mind today are echoes of battles you've already triumphed over. Drawing from his rich experiences in guiding individuals through challenges that stumped even the most seasoned experts, Rabbi Stein unveils a unique perspective on self-discovery: you are your own best guide, therapist, and advisor.

Are you sick and tired of hurting your relationships with others? Have you tried endless methods to make it work with your partner, but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks? Do you finally want to say good-bye to the feeling of not being in the same page as your partner? Do you want to know why your relationship is stuck in the same place? Do you want to discover something that works for you and your partner? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Every day, people are faced with countless decisions, from the trivial to the very important. Yet few are able to truly hear that inner voice that helps them make the wisest choices: their intuition. Char Margolis explains how to do just that. Using her own incredible experiences, she outlines how to use your inner voice to develop your intuitive powers in four simple steps.

You wake up, and the world is already throwing a whirlwind of chaos your way. From the boss’s never-ending demands to the endless juggle of responsibilities, life can feel like a high-wire act without a safety net. Yet, amid the madness, there's an unseen power waiting to be unleashed— Enter stoicism, your new life coach with a fabulous toga and a snazzy philosophy.

This treasury of wisdom, humor, and love is a guide for every step of the exhilarating, sometimes exasperating journey that begins with those three wonderful words: It's a boy! Its hundreds of lessons from mother to son include instilling values and confidence - knowing when to say yes, and when to say no.

Motivating Adolescents introduces the emerging process, which draws on the wisdom of philosophers and social reformers, such as Rudolf Steiner, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Joseph Campbell, Goethe, and Plato, to help parents set their adolescent up for a successful future with confidence, mindfulness, and passion. Throughout Motivating Adolescents, 20-year veteran Waldorf teacher and international speaker, Robin Theiss helps parents and their teens:

Let Jay’s words of wisdom – gleaned from his own triumphs over adversity – help you to find your best path through life. Filled with characteristic warmth and humour, Jay talks about the life lessons that have helped him to find positivity and growth, no matter what he’s found himself facing. Jay shares not only his adventures and escapades but also the way they have shaped his outlook and helped him to live life to the fullest. His insight and advice give you everything you need to be able to reframe your own circumstances and make the best of them.

Whether the opponent is a financial hardship, a difficult boss, or being in a manipulative relationship, Jennifer Cassetta teaches listeners how to flex their mental muscle, how to rise above fears, and how to turn setbacks into superpowers. Through thought-provoking exercises and no-holds-barred humor, she shows women how to close the door on blame and shame; how to grow from disappointments; and how to disarm and defend against the blocks that hold them back. Cassetta champions women that while they may bend, they will not break, and that they have the power within to stand tall.

Seeking daily inspiration to uplift your spirit? Look no further! "365 Inspirational & Motivational Quotes to Live By" is your daily companion towards a richer, more fulfilling life. Each section holds timeless insights that will illuminate your path every day of the year.

Tao and the Four Pillars of Influence stands apart as a business book. It speaks ancient wisdom to the modern-day leader, while providing practical and tangible actions that lead to high levels of sustainable influence. The book is an easy-to-follow roadmap to creating lasting change in your workplace, community and family, while navigating chaotic and demanding environments.