Self Education

Can goals be easy? What is the secret? Some goals feel difficult. Other goals feel easy to achieve. Why is this? There are many factors that can help us, or sabotage us on our way to achieving our goals. Once we understand these building blocks, we can put them to use to design goals that work for us. Building blocks? Think of them as tools that remove difficulty and enhance achievement. Look at these five common-sense ideas that help. First, humans are short-term thinkers. Our initial goals need short timelines. We also have short-term memories.

Stephen R. Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, discusses the seven habits which can help us achieve internal happiness, satisfaction, and success. Covey believes this is crucial for true effectiveness.

Whether you’re new to freelance life, thinking of taking the leap, or more experienced, the messiness and challenges of self-employment can trip you up if you’re not prepared. Survival Skills for Freelancers is your secret weapon to help you do what you love and love what you do.

We are told constantly that to be our best, or to truly love another, we must first love ourselves. The problem is there is no rule book or pathway that shows us exactly HOW to do it, especially when we are in the throes of massive challenges or pain. The Art of Self Love is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate up, out, over, and through the struggles of life with courage, grace, strength, and dignity. These experiences do not need to ruin you; they can be an amazing opportunity - maybe even a gift - to become a better and more aware soul.

Emily Dickinson exemplified the virtue of self-discipline. She wrote poetry largely for her own pleasure, and to exercise and increase her creative talents. Very few of her poems were published during her own lifetime, yet we know that she wrote consistently - perhaps every day - over several decades. Poetry was her way of knowing herself and understanding the world.

Tim Ferriss distills the tools, philosophies, and practices of some of the most successful people in business, entertainment, and athletics to compile one of the most comprehensive and actionable life guides out there. The captivating tales of ballsy first attempts, costly miscalculations, and unlikely triumphs make this book as enjoyable as it is insightful. Ferriss goes over and beyond to vet each of the ideas he writes about, making Tools of Titans the authoritative go-to reference for most of life's pressing concerns.

Book summary of The Code of The Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani.

In this audio summary of The Slight Edge, you will gain insight on how the author followed the philosophy of the "slight edge", taking control of his own life and building his own dream.

Learn the inner secrets of selling fiction to an ever-increasing audience of readers! Bestselling author and writing coach James Scott Bell brings you powerhouse techniques and strategies in this collection, much of which is from his popular posts at The Kill Zone blog. If you're serious about selling your fiction, Fiction Attack! is your battle plan for breakthrough.

As hard as the craft of writing is, the greatest challenges writers face are often within ourselves. Author, essayist, and speaker William Kenower knows this struggle firsthand and hears them from writers everywhere he teaches and appears. In this candid and encouraging book, he dismantles the myth that some writers have talent and others don't and shares relatable stories, wisdom, and best practices for reengaging with our passion, following our curiosity, and staying connected to what matters most.

Whether this is the first time you've tried to quit or the hundred and first, Stop Smoking Forever works! Now you can stop smoking permanently without the cravings, weight gain, and stress that so often lead to failure. Just listen to this gentle combination of soothing relaxation techniques, soft music, and persuasive affirmation regularly for six weeks and let your subconscious supply you with the confidence, attitude, and willpower you need to kick the habit once and for all!

Do you consider yourself a sensitive person and often struggle to navigate emotional boundaries and somehow always find yourself absorbing the emotional content of the room? It might sound difficult to believe, but your personality is the reason some people are remarkably successful, happy, and peaceful. The only difference between them and you is that they understand their gift and psychic powers and how to harness them to live the life they want.

Amazon Best-Selling author and experienced Off Gridder Bradley Stone provides you with the knowledge to survive off grid long term without trial and error failures.

Finally, an audiobook of affirmations just for us. This book is written specifically to benefit gay men. Our experience is unique, and this book honors that.We are what we think, and spending time with positive thoughts makes us positive people. This audiobook is divided into chapters and features original music that will help you relax and take it all in.

Get the main key insights from this summary of Nedra Glover Tawwab’s Set Boundaries, Find Peace in just a short listen.

Book summary of Grit by Angela Duckworth.

It has never been easier to publish a book, but with so many options, it can be hard to know whether writing advice is good or bad. So we decided to write a book to help authors navigate their publishing adventures. Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered is based on overwhelming data and analytics: 1,000-plus questions from our author members, 2,000-plus ALLi blog articles, 400 ALLi podcast episodes, our 24/365 Facebook community where members ask questions daily, and input from our world-class advisors from every corner of the publishing industry.

Don't miss out on this FastReads book bundle, Happy Life. This bundle includes five summaries of best-selling books on feeling good, finding joy in your daily life, letting go of the small stuff, and being truly happy. This bundle provides advice on happiness from spiritual, personal, and scientific perspectives. For anyone looking to shift their life towards more daily positivity, this is the bundle for you!

Do you publish one book a year? Or 20? Here’s a secret. You can be successful with either. Publish your books in a way that brings you the most readers and listeners. Put the experience of over 100 book launches to work for you. Right here. Release Strategies. It’s how successful indie authors get ahead. Plan. Prepare. And Execute. With checklists, recommendations, and candid discussion, you’ll find everything you need to determine your best publication strategy.

Simplify, structure and succeed in life with leading life coach Shannah Kennedy's The Life Plan. Discover what you really want in life and how to get it! Do you want to live with purpose and achieve your life goals? In The Life Plan, leading life coach Shannah Kennedy sets out a step-by-step strategy to help you identify your true self and values, declutter and simplify your life, improve your time management and create structures that will help guide you towards your goals and visions.