Top Career Ebooks

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The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho Cover Art

The Alchemist

The Alchemist A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho

“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”—from The Alchemist The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, the young Andalusian shepherd who dreams of buried treasure in Egypt and embarks upon a challenging journey to find it. With all the simplicity and symbolic richness of a fable, Coelho’s novel is both a hunt for buried treasure and a spiritual quest, with a hero who overcomes trials along the way with the help of teachers who guide him. Paulo Coelho’s books have difficult—and valuable—lessons to impart, but much of their appeal comes from the way Coelho dramatizes these lessons. With exquisite simplicity, the author brings to these stories his own experience of confronting life’s most profound challenges, his broad knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and literature, and a deeply-felt humanity. Freshman Common Read: Erskine College, Montana State University at Bozeman, Immaculata University, Queensborough Community College

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Well Endowed

Well Endowed The Secrets to Strategic Spending, Building a Financial Foundation for You and Your Family, and Creating Lasting Generational Wealth by Vivian Tu

From New York Times bestselling author of Rich AF and CEO and founder of Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu, comes a guide to leveling up your finances to improve your life, relationships, and legacy. You’ve mastered the basics of becoming Rich AF. Your bills are paid, your loans are shrinking, and you’ve even started saving. But what’s next? Every dollar you spend—or don’t spend—is a choice that shapes your future. How do you balance today’s dreams with tomorrow’s security?  In this fun, practical roadmap, Vivian Tu—New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and the internet’s favorite money bestie—shows you how to strategically spend, directing your cash toward what matters most while positioning yourself to grow real, lasting wealth. This book answers all your burning questions, like: • Should I rent or buy a home?  • Do I really need a prenup?  • What about my car – do I finance, lease, or buy? • How much do I actually need to be setting aside for retirement? • How do I set my kids up with lasting generational wealth without making them lazy and entitled? • Should I get life insurance? What about pet insurance, or renter’s insurance?  Picking up where her first bestselling book left off, Vivian breaks down the biggest financial decisions of your late twenties, thirties, and beyond—homeownership, marriage, family—and teaches you how to align your spending with your values, your goals, and the legacy you hope to leave. With the insider savvy of a former Wall Street trader and the honesty of your smartest friend, she shows you how to make your money work harder so you can live richer in every sense. Well Endowed goes beyond the basics of personal finance to show you how to accumulate wealth and use it to benefit your most important assets: yourself and your loved ones. Smart, relatable, and packed with game-changing advice, this is the ultimate guide to leveling up your finances—and your future.

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The 10-Hour Work Month

The 10-Hour Work Month Automate with AI to Get Rich Doing Less by Laura Anderson

Break Free From Your 9–5 and Make More Money Doing It If you’re tired of the dreaded 40-hour work week, this guide is your key to breaking free and building the work-life balance you’ve always dreamed of. Laura Anderson transformed her life from working an all-consuming 9–5 to making six figures while working less than ten hours a month, and she’s ready to show you how to do the same! Becoming an antiworkaholic has never been easier with this valuable resource. Learn how to: - Master digital trades where you are paid for your knowledge, regardless of how many hours you work. - Increase your income while decreasing your workload, all while identifying your natural skills and strengths. - Build a client base and position yourself as an expert in multiple fields of work. - Automate and streamline your process by utilizing AI. - Keep your responsibilities online so you can work whenever you want, wherever you want. Laura’s guide has the power to transform your life—regardless of educational background, skill level, or what sector of the business world you feel most passionate about. With her help, you can break the mold of traditional working standards and take the first step toward the life you’ve always imagined.

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The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition - Paulo Coelho Cover Art

The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition

The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho

“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”—from The Alchemist The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, the young Andalusian shepherd who dreams of buried treasure in Egypt and embarks upon a challenging journey to find it. With all the simplicity and symbolic richness of a fable, Coelho’s novel is both a hunt for buried treasure and a spiritual quest, with a hero who overcomes trials along the way with the help of teachers who guide him. Paulo Coelho’s books have difficult—and valuable—lessons to impart, but much of their appeal comes from the way Coelho dramatizes these lessons. With exquisite simplicity, the author brings to these stories his own experience of confronting life’s most profound challenges, his broad knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and literature, and a deeply-felt humanity. Freshman Common Read: Erskine College, Montana State University at Bozeman, Immaculata University, Queensborough Community College

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Visual Intelligence - Amy E. Herman Cover Art

Visual Intelligence

Visual Intelligence Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life by Amy E. Herman

An engrossing guide to seeing—and communicating—more clearly from the groundbreaking course that helps FBI agents, cops, CEOs, ER docs, and others save money, reputations, and lives. How could looking at Monet’s water lily paintings help save your company millions? How can checking out people’s footwear foil a terrorist attack? How can your choice of adjective win an argument, calm your kid, or catch a thief?   In her celebrated seminar, the Art of Perception, art historian Amy Herman has trained experts from many fields how to perceive and communicate better. By showing people how to look closely at images, she helps them hone their “visual intelligence,” a set of skills we all possess but few of us know how to use properly. She has spent more than a decade teaching doctors to observe patients instead of their charts, helping police officers separate facts from opinions when investigating a crime, and training professionals from the FBI, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, and the military to recognize the most pertinent and useful information. Her lessons highlight far more than the physical objects you may be missing; they teach you how to recognize the talents, opportunities, and dangers that surround you every day.   Whether you want to be more effective on the job, more empathetic toward your loved ones, or more alert to the trove of possibilities and threats all around us, this book will show you how to see what matters most to you more clearly than ever before. Please note: this ebook contains full-color art reproductions and photographs, and color is at times essential to the observation and analysis skills discussed in the text. For the best reading experience, this ebook should be viewed on a color device.

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So Good They Can't Ignore You - Cal Newport Cover Art

So Good They Can't Ignore You

So Good They Can't Ignore You Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with professionals who admit to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they use and the pitfalls they avoid in developing their compelling careers. Cal reveals 4 Rules f or falling in love with your job: #1: Don't follow your passion #2: Be so good they can't ignore you #3: Turn down a promotion #4: Think small, act big Cal Newport's manifesto is mandatory reading for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation. So Good They Can't Ignore You provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love, and will change the way you think about careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.

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The Compound Effect (10th Anniversary Edition) - Darren Hardy Cover Art

The Compound Effect (10th Anniversary Edition)

The Compound Effect (10th Anniversary Edition) Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy

Do you want success? More success than you have now? And even more success than you ever imagined possible? That is what this book is about. Achieving it.   No gimmicks. No hyperbole. Finally, just the truth on what it takes to earn success   As the central curator of the success media industry for over 25 years, author Darren Hardy has heard it all, seen it all, and tried most of it. This book reveals the core principles that drive success. The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every superachiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will find strategies on: How to win—every time! The No. 1 strategy to achieve any goal and triumph over any competitor, even if they're smarter, more talented or more experienced. Eradicating your bad habits (some you might be unaware of!) that are derailing your progress. Painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs. The real, lasting keys to motivation—how to get yourself to do things you don't feel like doing. Capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum. Catch this, and you'll be unstoppable. The acceleration secrets of superachievers. Do they have an unfair advantage? Yes, they do, and now you can too! If you're serious about living an extraordinary life, use the power of The Compound Effect to create the success you desire. Begin your journey today!

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Linked

Linked Conquer LinkedIn. Get Your Dream Job. Own Your Future. by Omar Garriott, Jeremy Schifeling & Lindsey Pollak

The LinkedIn insider’s guide to how the new job search really works—and how to make it work for you. No one disputes that LinkedIn is the world’s biggest job market. So it’s about time that someone with the inside scoop explained how to make the most of it. Here, from two LinkedIn experts and former employees, is the definitive guide that demystifies the massive site and gives every reader—from the newly minted college graduate to the midlife career-changer—the most important strategies to win the modern job search game. Clear, lively, and decidedly practical, Linked shows how to burnish your personal brand so recruiters come to you. Tap the power of the network effect and turn anyone into an invaluable referral. Think like employers and focus your profile to get noticed, get considered, and get hired. And game both the search algorithm and Applicant Tracking Systems used by nearly every employer in every economic sector. The result: not just a great job, but the future of your dreams.    

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What Got You Here Won't Get You There - Marshall Goldsmith & Mark Reiter Cover Art

What Got You Here Won't Get You There

What Got You Here Won't Get You There How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith & Mark Reiter

Whether you are near the top of the ladder or still have a ways to climb, this book serves as an essential guide to help you eliminate your dysfunctions and move to where you want to go. Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their sometimes unconscious annoying habits and attain a higher level of success. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag. But, in this book, you get Marshall's great advice without the hefty fee! "Marshall Goldsmith is one of the most credible thought leaders in the new era of business." -- The Economist "For over a decade I have worked with Marshall in corporations and seen him teach. In my opinion, he is the best at what he does, bar none. He has that rare combination that makes a great teacher-thought leadership, classroom management, and presence." -- Vijay Govindarajan, professor and director, Center for Global Leadership, Tuck School, Dartmouth University "America's preeminent executive coach." -- Fast Company

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Good Is Not Enough - Keith R. Wyche & Sonia Alleyne Cover Art

Good Is Not Enough

Good Is Not Enough And Other Unwritten Rules for Minority Professionals by Keith R. Wyche & Sonia Alleyne

A no-nonsense guide for minorities in business who want to make it to senior management In recent decades, corporate America has gotten better at recruiting minority talent. But despite their education and hard work, too many African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans still find unique obstacles on the path to senior management. And there are too few minority mentors available to help them understand and overcome these challenges. Keith R. Wyche, a division president at a Fortune 500 company, is the perfect mentor for ambitious minority businesspeople at all levels. His book is filled with thought-provoking insights and practical advice based on his own experiences and those of the many people he has counseled. He discusses the importance of: Understanding corporate culture—and the impact it has on your careerBeing visible—because you can’t get ahead if nobody knows who you areStaying current—why minorities must be continuous learners Good Is Not Enough also includes anecdotes from prominent CEOs such as Ken Chenault of American Express, Richard Parsons of Time Warner, and Alwyn Lewis of Kmart.

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The Secret Language of Work - Erin McGoff Cover Art

The Secret Language of Work

The Secret Language of Work Hyper-Helpful Scripts for Every Situation by Erin McGoff

From the creator of AdviceWithErin, the definitive book on how to use the right words at work—so you can build the career you deserve We’ve all been there: you’re sweating, sitting in front of your laptop, and the interviewer on the screen says, “Tell me about yourself.” You freeze. Is that even a question? What are they expecting from you? What do you say? If that paragraph made your heart beat a little faster, TikTok star, career educator, and “the internet’s big sister” Erin McGoff is here to help. In The Secret Language of Work , McGoff shares her best, customizable scripts for how to communicate in the professional world—word-for-word, exactly what to say during interviews, while negotiating salaries, when you need to set boundaries with co-workers, as you advocate for yourself, and in any sticky situation at the office. With McGoff’s advice, you will master the unwritten rules of work speak that are key to career advancement. Learning how to say the right words, in the right order, in the right way, at the right time, is an art that too few people are taught. Stellar communication is probably the most valuable skill you can possess—and once you know the secret language of work, you will be able to confidently tackle anything your sure-to-be outstanding career presents to you.

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You're in Charge--Now What?

You're in Charge--Now What? The 8 Point Plan by Thomas J. Neff

Getting a new job or a big promotion is like building a house: You need to get the foundation right for both. With a job, the quick-drying cement is how well you do in your first hundred days, since they establish the foundation for long-term momentum and great performance. Tom Neff and Jim Citrin are two of the world’s leading experts on leadership and career success. As key figures at Spencer Stuart (hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the number one brand name in executive search), they must understand the criteria for success when they recruit top executives for new leadership positions. Through compelling, first-hand stories you will hear from people such as Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of GE, on how his career has been a series of successive first hundred days. Larry Summers, president of Harvard University, talks candidly about what he could have done differently in his early days to avoid dissipating goodwill among the diverse constituencies important for his future success. Gary Kusin of Kinko’s shares the specifics of the hundred-day action plan he crafted for himself before he started his new job. Paul Pressler of Gap Inc. shows how he developed a general strategic agenda that established fundamental principles and goals, waiting to prepare a more detailed strategic plan until later in his tenure. Tom Neff and Jim Citrin’s actionable eight-point plan will be the foundation for your success—whether you are moving to a new organization or being promoted—showing how to: • Prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally from the time you accept until the time you begin • Manage others’ expectations of you—bosses, colleagues, and subordinates • Shape and build the team that will work with you • Learn the lay of the land and find out how things “really work around here” • Communicate your story effectively to people inside and outside the organization • Avoid the top ten traps that confront every new leader, such as disrespecting your predecessor, misreading the true sources of power in the organization, or succumbing to the “savior syndrome” When you start a new job you are in what AOL’s Jon Miller calls a “temporary state of incompetence,” faced with having to do the most when you know the least. But with the eight-point plan of You’re in Charge—Now What? you’ll understand and be able to take action on the patterns that will build your success. Also available as an eBook

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Peak

Peak Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool

“This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about.”—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin “Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson’s research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all of us can apply the principles of great performance in our work or in any other part of our lives.”—Fortune Anders Ericsson has made a career studying chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens. Peak distills three decades of myth-shattering research into a powerful learning strategy that is fundamentally different from the way people traditionally think about acquiring new abilities. Whether you want to stand out at work, improve your athletic or musical performance, or help your child achieve academic goals, Ericsson’s revolutionary methods will show you how to improve at almost any skill that matters to you.   “The science of excellence can be divided into two eras: before Ericsson and after Ericsson. His groundbreaking work, captured in this brilliantly useful book, provides us with a blueprint for achieving the most important and life-changing work possible: to become a little bit better each day.”—Dan Coyle, author of The Talent Code   “Ericsson’s research has revolutionized how we think about human achievement. If everyone would take the lessons of this book to heart, it could truly change the world.”—Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein

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Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your Experience and Your Value in Any Interview Situation - Carole Martin Cover Art

Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your Experience and Your Value in Any Interview Situation

Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your Experience and Your Value in Any Interview Situation Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your Experience and Your V by Carole Martin

Hundreds of interview-acing words and phrases to land you the job In a job interview, every word counts. That's why you need to make sure you'll be prepared with exactly the right answers to any question an interviewer might throw at you. With Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview , you will be equipped to handle even the toughest questions. This ready reference supplies you with: The best answers to a wide range of interview questions, from icebreaker questions about experience to questions about specific skills to the dreaded "Why did you leave (or get fired from) your last job?" Exercises and resources that help you prepare for the big day Tips on words to avoid and on how you can convince a potential employer that you are perfect for the job

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Career and Family

Career and Family Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity by Claudia Goldin

Winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics A renowned economic historian traces women’s journey to close the gender wage gap and sheds new light on the continued struggle to achieve equity between couples at home A century ago, it was a given that a woman with a college degree had to choose between having a career and a family. Today, there are more female college graduates than ever before, and more women want to have a career and family, yet challenges persist at work and at home. This book traces how generations of women have responded to the problem of balancing career and family as the twentieth century experienced a sea change in gender equality, revealing why true equity for dual career couples remains frustratingly out of reach. Drawing on decades of her own groundbreaking research, Claudia Goldin provides a fresh, in-depth look at the diverse experiences of college-educated women from the 1900s to today, examining the aspirations they formed—and the barriers they faced—in terms of career, job, marriage, and children. She shows how many professions are “greedy,” paying disproportionately more for long hours and weekend work, and how this perpetuates disparities between women and men. Goldin demonstrates how the era of COVID-19 has severely hindered women’s advancement, yet how the growth of remote and flexible work may be the pandemic’s silver lining. Antidiscrimination laws and unbiased managers, while valuable, are not enough. Career and Family explains why we must make fundamental changes to the way we work and how we value caregiving if we are ever to achieve gender equality and couple equity.

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Convince Them in 90 Seconds or Less

Convince Them in 90 Seconds or Less Make Instant Connections That Pay Off in Business and in Life by Nicholas Boothman

Now in paperback, revised throughout, with a timely new chapter and title— The original How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less received praise such as: "Nick Boothman's brilliant stroke is to guarantee that within the first 90 seconds of meeting someone you'll be communicating like old trusted friends. But he doesn’t stop there. This book shows how to turn those instant connections into long-lasting, productive business relationships."—Marty Edelston, publisher, BottomLine/Personal . And: "Success in business depends on effectively communicating ideas, at least as much as thinking them up, and Boothman tells us how to do that."—Matthew Bishop, The Economist . Boothman's message is central, and in this current business climate, critical: whether selling, interviewing, or motivating a team, success depends on convincing the other person—and the quickest and best way to do that is through what he calls "rapport by design." Using the science of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (built upon body language, attitude, voice, and synchronizing behavior), Boothman shows how to create a winning first impression and, within 90 seconds, a lasting trust. Then, when those 90 seconds are up, he shows how to master the people-to-people skills that are essential to an ongoing business relationship. A new chapter added just for the paperback serves as a communication primer—drawing on his years in advertising, Boothman reveals how to make your message stand out and stick in a world that's already glutted with information.

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Ultralearning

Ultralearning Aprende más y más rápido, alcanza tus objetivos y reinventa tu carrera profesional by Scott H. Young

En un mundo en constante evolución, es imprescindible adquirir nuevos conocimientos y habilidades en el trabajo y en cualquier aspecto de nuestra vida. Ultralearning te descubrirá cómo aprender de una forma rápida y efectiva. --- « Ultralearning es una lectura fascinante e inspiradora, una mina de oro de estrategias que te permitirán aprender cualquier cosa más rápido». JAMES CLEAR, autor del best seller Hábitos atómicos ¿Quieres cambiar de trabajo o impulsar tu carrera? Ultralearning te ofrece la estrategia para dominar las habilidades que te permitirán ampliar tus horizontes profesionales. ¿Qué cosas siempre has querido hacer pero el miedo te lo ha impedido? ¿Te imaginas que finalmente pudieras hablar inglés, tocar la guitarra, dibujar, hablar en público o programar? Con la estrategia correcta, puedes aprender rápidamente cualquier cosa y adquirir una mayor confianza en ti mismo. Con Ultralearning, podrás: 1. Aprender nuevas habilidades para reinventar tu carrera profesional. 2. Mejorar tu manera de estudiar actual. 3. Identificar lo que te ha funcionado en el pasado para poder aplicarlo en el futuro. 4. Adquirir confianza para vencer las dudas. 5. Aprender un nuevo idioma, a tocar un instrumento o cualquier habilidad que te abra nuevos caminos personales o posibilidades profesionales. Reseñas: « Ultralearning es como un superpoder en nuestra economía competitiva. ¡Lee este libro! Te cambiará la vida». CAL NEWPORT, autor de Minimalismo Digital y Céntrate ( Deep Work ) «Este libro es una valiosa herramienta que te ayudará a dominar habilidades complejas en poco tiempo. ¡Lee Ultralearning y mejora tu vida!» CHRIS GUILLEBEAU, autor de los best sellers The $100 Startup y Capitalismo digital «¿Cómo puede dominarse un tema difícil sin tener que asistir a clase durante años? Lee Ultralearning y descubrirás cómo adquirir nuevas habilidades en un tiempo récord». ROBERT POZEN, profesor de MIT Sloan School of Management « Ultralearning es una lectura fascinante e inspiradora, una mina de oro de estrategias que te permiten aprender cualquier cosa muy deprisa». JAMES CLEAR, autor del best seller Hábitos atómicos

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Runnin' Down a Dream - Bill Gurley Cover Art

Runnin' Down a Dream

Runnin' Down a Dream How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love by Bill Gurley

Life is a use-it-or-lose-it proposition. Shouldn’t you spend it doing something you love? This book will teach you how to find your dream job and avoid a career you’ll regret—from a leading venture capitalist, based on his viral college talk. “Fantastic. A variety of useful insights and examples that converge into one story that underlies remarkable success in nearly any field: The relentless hunger to learn about the thing you love.”—James Clear, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits For many young people, the path to success feels like a conveyor belt—onto the next test, the next application, the next college—without ever stopping to ask what do I actually want to do with my life? Parents know the pressure can be overwhelming, yet the system pushes everyone forward anyway. After college Bill Gurley landed a job at a famous tech company. It should have been a dream come true—but he was surprisingly bored. So, Gurley leapt into the unknown, eventually finding his place in the world of venture capital, the beginning of a remarkable investing career. It turns out, Gurley’s happy ending is rare. Nearly six in ten people would do things differently if they could start over. This is the trap of “career regret.” So how can we avoid it? What can we learn from people at the top of their fields who love what they do? The culmination of Gurley’s decade-long project to unpack the components of success, Runnin’ Down a Dream identifies six principles to flourish in your chosen career: 1. Chase your curiosity 2. Hone your craft 3. Develop mentors in your field 4. Embrace your peers 5. Go where the action is 6. Always give back These timeless principles add up to a playbook not just for success, but a purpose-filled life. Written in Gurley’s straight-talk voice and revealing the captivating stories of industry titans like talent agent Lorrie Bartlett, restaurateur Danny Meyer, and sports executive Sam Hinkie, Runnin’ Down a Dream will inspire a new generation to find their place in the world, while offering a much-needed rebuttal to the idea that hustle and happiness are incompatible.

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The Price of Becoming

The Price of Becoming The Compounding Practices of High Performance by Ryan Hawk

The acclaimed host of The Learning Leader Show delivers the bracing message that growth comes at a cost and equips readers with a rigorous, practical roadmap for paying that price and achieving lasting excellence in work and life.  Ambitious people know what they want to do and where they want to go, but they aren’t sure how to get there. Abstract advice feels good but ultimately changes nothing. Only concrete action can change habits, which in turn changes lives. The Price of Becoming is a clear guide with instructions for overcoming complacency, mastering communication, and making better decisions under pressure. Ryan Hawk draws from over 700 interviews with some of the world’s leading experts, leaders, thinkers, and doers, including Jim Collins, Simon Sinek, Adam Grant, Tony Robbins, James Clear, Jocko Willink, Susan Cain, Seth Godin, and General Stanley McChrystal, to answer one powerful question: “What can I do today to build a better me?” Ryan distills their numerous insights, data, and direct personal experiences into a practical, actionable framework he divides into three sections: Learn—Fuel Your Intake EngineWork—Take ActionLead—Teach Others Personal growth is about pushing your edges. Going beyond your current zone of comfort and competency. Clear, practical, and timeless, The Price of Becoming is an empowering and informative handbook designed to help you sustain excellence and build the life and career you envision through intentional, continuous learning, and growth.

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Decrypting Infosec: A Key to Information Security

Decrypting Infosec: A Key to Information Security by Matthew Henderson

This is a book for those without direction that are seeking to enter or grow in the Information Security field.  That was Matthew Henderson as a boy out of Southeast Alabama. No clear direction to start with, but with the help of many others along the way, now blessed and fortunate to be the CISO of a tremendous organization by the age of 40. Unlock the Secrets of Information Security with "Decrypting Infosec" Are you looking to break into the field of Information Security or advance your career within it? "Decrypting Infosec: A Key to Information Security" by Matthew Henderson is your ultimate guide. This comprehensive book is tailored for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, offering invaluable insights and practical advice on navigating the complex world of information security. Henderson, a seasoned CISO with extensive experience, shares his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way, making this book a must-read for anyone serious about a career in this dynamic field. A Roadmap for Success in Information Security "Decrypting Infosec" covers a wide range of topics essential for success in information security. From understanding the foundational concepts like the CIA Triad to exploring frameworks, to basic career advice, this book provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practices that underpin the industry. Henderson's engaging writing style, combined with real-world examples and practical exercises, ensures that readers can apply the knowledge gained to their own careers. Whether you're looking to obtain certifications, understand risk management, or develop your technical skills, this book has you covered. Empower Your Career with Expert Guidance What sets "Decrypting Infosec" apart is Henderson's personal touch and emphasis on professional growth. He delves into the challenges and opportunities within the field, offering advice on everything from networking and mentorship to mental health and work-life balance. By sharing his own experiences and the wisdom of his mentors, Henderson provides readers with a roadmap to forge their own path in information security. This book is not just about technical knowledge; it's about building a fulfilling and successful career.

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The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever - Michael Bungay Stanier Cover Art

The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever

The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier

Hi there, it's Michael, the author. You might know my previous book, The Coaching Habit. It was an unexpected bestseller: more than 700,000 copies sold so far, 1,000+ 5-star reviews on Amazon (my favourite: "I have plodded through many books that wish they could be this book"), a Wall Street Journal bestseller, and used by people and organizations around the world.So I've been sweating on the follow-up. The pressure! The anticipation! But here it is, and I think you're going to like it. If The Coaching Habit says, “here are the seven essential questions to be more coach-like,” The Advice Trap is about getting to grips with how to actually change your behaviour so you stay curious a little bit longer.It sounds like it should be easy, but it's not. You have to tame your Advice Monster, that part of you that jumps in to offer up ideas, opinions, suggestions and advice. And it's taming your Advice Monster that's at the heart of this book. But there are also some specific coaching strategies, particularly on how to focus on what matters most. There are tools to make your conversations, coaching and otherwise, irresistible. There are even resources beyond the book itself, including a one-year, free leadership program from a 52-person faculty of cool, diverse, and provocative thinkers.In 2019, I was named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching, and was short-listed for the coaching award by Thinkers50, the “Oscars of Management.” My work's been featured in journals such as HBR, Fast Company, Forbes, and Inc., and my company, Box of Crayons, has trained more than 100,000 people just like you in the tools and mindset required for this essential leadership behaviour: being more coach-like. You'll get all of that wisdom and experience when you read The Advice Trap. I'm pretty sure you'll find it a great investment of your money and time. (And, by the way, thank you in advance for buying it. I'm thrilled to know the book is going out into the world.)

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Positive Intelligence

Positive Intelligence Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by Shirzad Chamine

In his popular Stanford University lectures, New York Times bestselling author Shirzad Chamine reveals how to achieve one’s true potential for both professional success and personal fulfillment.  His groundbreaking research exposes ten well-disguised mental Saboteurs.  Nearly 95 percent of the executives in his Stanford lectures conclude that these Saboteurs cause “significant harm” to achieving their full potential.  With Positive Intelligence, you can learn the secret to defeating these internal foes. Positive Intelligence (PQ) measures the percentage of time your mind is serving you as opposed to sabotaging you.  While your IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence) contribute to your maximum potential, it is your PQ that determines how much of that potential you actually achieve.   The great news is that you can improve your PQ significantly in as little as 21 days.  With higher PQ, teams and professionals ranging from leaders to salespeople perform 30-35 percent better on average.  Importantly, they also report being far happier and less stressed.     The breakthrough tools and techniques in this book have been refined over years of coaching hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams.  Shirzad tells many of their remarkable stories, showing you how you too can take concrete steps to unleash the vast, untapped powers of your mind. DISCOVER HOW TO: • Identify and conquer your top mental Saboteurs. Common Saboteurs include the Judge, Controller, Victim, Avoider, and Pleaser.   • Measure the Positive Intelligence score (PQ) for yourself or your team--see how close you come to the critical tipping point required for peak performance. • Increase PQ dramatically in as little as 21 days. • Develop new brain “muscles,” and access 5 untapped powers with energizing mental “power games.” • Apply PQ tools and techniques to increase both performance and fulfillment.  Applications include team building, mastering workload, working with “difficult” people, improving work/life balance, reducing stress, and selling and persuading.   About the Author: Shirzad Chamine is the author of the New York Times bestseller Positive Intelligence.  He is Chairman of CTI, the largest coach training organization in the world.  CTI has trained coaches and managers in most of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools.  A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams.  Prior to running CTI, he was the CEO of an enterprise software company.  His background includes PhD studies in neuroscience in addition to a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford, where he lectures.  

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Piense y hágase rico

Piense y hágase rico La riqueza y la realización personal al alcance de todos by Napoleon Hill

Edición original, corregida y aumentada. ¡Éste es el mejor libro para el éxito personal que se ha escrito en todos los tiempos; me hizo millonario sin haber tenido nada al inicio! Brian Tracy, autor bestseller de Habla menos, actúa más . Así de fácil: la riqueza y la realizacióan personal están al alcance de todas aquellas personas que lo desean; basta simplemente con desvelar un secreto, el secreto del éxito. Esta nueva edición de este magnífico clásico está basada en la versión original del autor, y ha sido revisada y corregida ampliamente. Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell y John D. Rockefeller, entre otros, son algunos de los entrevistados por Napoleon Hill para poder entender las entrañas de su éxito. Cualquiera que ponga en práctica sus principios y su filosofía, sin duda obtendrá todo aquello que desee en la vida. ¡Piense y hágase rico! es una obra diseñada para llevarnos al triunfo, entendido éste no sólo como remuneración económica, sino, sobre todo, como logro de la íntima satisfacción que permite el equilibrio personal. "Un libro excelente. Si aprendes a hacer que el dinero trabaje para ti, tu vida será más sencilla y feliz." -Robert T. Kiyosaki

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Habla menos, actúa más

Habla menos, actúa más by Brian Tracy

La clave para alcanzar el éxito está en tus acciones. El experto en éxito y autor bestseller de The New York Times , Brian Tracy, comparte un método probado de siete pasos que te ayudarán a conseguir, en pocos meses, más de lo que la mayoría de las personas logra en toda su vida. Si te pones como meta lograr dos cosas todos los días -sin excepción-, no tendrás límites para lo que quieras alcanzar. Con la ayuda de Brian, serás capaz de descubrir la clave para ganar, tener felicidad, crear una buena reputación y triunfar . El experto en éxito, Brian Tracy, comparte un método probado de siete pasos : 1. Elimina los hábitos negativos. 2. Toma el control de tu vida. 3. Atrévete a ir hacia adelante. 4. Decide qué es lo que realmente quieres. 5. Supera la procrastinación. 6. Conviértete en un aprendiz de por vida. 7. Nunca te rindas. Habla menos, actúa más es la clave para conquistar tus objetivos y liberar tu potencial ilimitado para tu vida y tu negocio.

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The Truth About Employee Engagement

The Truth About Employee Engagement A Fable About Addressing the Three Root Causes of Job Misery by Patrick M. Lencioni

The Truth About Employee Engagement was originally published as The Three Signs of a Miserable Job. A bestselling author and business guru tells how to improve job satisfaction and performance. In his sixth fable, bestselling author Patrick Lencioni takes on a topic that almost everyone can relate to: job misery. Millions of workers, even those who have carefully chosen careers based on true passions and interests, dread going to work, suffering each day as they trudge to jobs that make them cynical, weary, and frustrated. It is a simple fact of business life that any job, from investment banker to dishwasher, can become miserable. Through the story of a CEO turned pizzeria manager, Lencioni reveals the three elements that make work miserable -- irrelevance, immeasurability, and anonymity -- and gives managers and their employees the keys to make any job more engaging. As with all of Lencioni’s books, this one is filled with actionable advice you can put into effect immediately. In addition to the fable, the book includes a detailed model examining the three root causes of job misery and how they can be remedied. It covers the benefits of managing for job engagement within organizations -- increased productivity, greater retention, and competitive advantage -- and offers examples of how managers can use the applications in the book to deal with specific jobs and situations. Patrick Lencioni is President of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives and executive teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-tech startups to universities and nonprofits. His clients include. AT&T, Direct TV, JCPenney, Microsoft, Nestle, Northwestern Mutual, Southwest Airlines and St. Jude Chilren’s Research Hospital.  Lencioni is the author of ten bestselling books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage . He previously worked for Oracle, Sybase, and the management consulting firm Bain & Company.

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Good To Great And The Social Sectors

Good To Great And The Social Sectors A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great by Jim Collins

Building upon the concepts introduced in Good to Great, Jim Collins answers the most commonly asked questions raised by his readers in the social sectors. Using information gathered from interviews with over 100 social sector leaders, Jim Collins shows that his "Level 5 Leader" and other good-to-great principles can help social sector organizations make the leap to greatness.

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The Trump Card

The Trump Card Playing to Win in Work and Life by Ivanka Trump

From the daughter of business mogul Donald Trump and a rising star in the Trump organization, this New York Times bestseller is a business book for young women on how to achieve success in any field, based upon what Ivanka Trump has learned from her father and from her own experiences. Inspiration. Success. Confidence. Passion. No one is born with these qualities, but they are the key ingredients for reaching goals, building careers, or taking a blueprint and turning it into a breathtaking skyscraper. In The Trump Card , Ivanka Trump recounts the compelling story of her upbringing as the ultimate Apprentice, the daughter of Donald and Ivana Trump, and shares the life lessons and hard-won insights that have made her a rising star in the business world. Whether it’s landing that first job, navigating the workplace, or making a lasting impact, Ivanka’s valuable, practical advice for young women shows how to: • Use uncertainty to your advantage—thrive in any environment • Step up and get noticed at work—focus and efficiency will open doors • Create a strong and consistent identity—your name and reputation are your best assets • Know what you want—get the most out of any negotiation. Ivanka also taps into the wisdom of today’s leaders, including Arianna Huffington, Russell Simmons, and Cathie Black, with “Bulletins” from her BlackBerry. “We’ve all been dealt a winning hand,” she writes, “and it is up to each of us to play it right and smart.”

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Personal Branding for Introverts

Personal Branding for Introverts by Goldie Chan

Goldie Chan, dubbed "one of the most authentic and creative voices in personal branding" (Dorie Clark, author of  The Long Game ), shows introverts how to leverage their unique strengths to get ahead To build a career, you need a personal brand to showcase your distinct skills, experience, and expertise. Building that brand can feel daunting—particularly for introverts. Conventional wisdom holds that introverts should fake extroversion in order to succeed, advice that can be terrifying for anyone who finds social interaction exhausting. Personal branding expert and introvert Goldie Chan says it doesn’t have to be this way. Chan empowers introverts to create memorable and recognizable personal brands without feeling the pressure to become someone else. With examples from everyday introverts to introvert celebrities like Taylor Swift and LeVar Burton, Chan shows how introversion can be a superpower when building a personal brand. She shares strategies for goal setting, navigating in-person networking events, building online and offline communities, partnering effectively with extroverts, and sustaining energy for the long run. This book is essential reading for any introvert looking to level up a career or community without sacrificing authenticity.

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La regla de oro de los negocios

La regla de oro de los negocios Aprende la clave para el éxito by Grant Cardone

La Regla de oro de los negocios te llevará a operar en niveles de liderazgo, productividad y crecimiento que jamás imaginaste. De Grant Cardone, autor bestseller de The New York Times . Olvídate del trabajo sin rendimiento: La Regla de oro de los negocios te ayudará a comprender cuánto esfuerzo, acción, enfoque y reflexión se requieren para hacer que una actividad convencional se transforme en un éxito sin precedentes. Grant Cardone , autor bestseller y experto en ventas y desarrollo empresarial , te explica por qué tu energía y tus labores se quedan cortas para cerrar con satisfacción tus proyectos. De manera clara te revela que, con el entendimiento y la práctica de la Regla 10X o " La Regla de Oro ", adquirirás solidez y liderazgo en el mundo empresarial. La Regla de Oro es una disciplina, una suma de actividades, valores e ideas que te lleva a establecerlos niveles correctos de acción y pensamiento. Esto es emprender con decisión, convertir el fracaso en una experiencia positiva, impulsar el análisis, el planteamiento claro de los objetivos y ajustar el pensamiento a éxitos extraordinarios. Aprenderás las herramientas para acrecentar tus habilidades en la organización de proyectos y para potencializar tu tiempo. Si de verdad quieres romper las barreras de tu empresa, tus actividades o expectativas, en estas páginas encontrarás las respuestas que cambiarán tu vida en todos los sentidos. La crítica ha opinado: "En La Regla de oro de los negocios , el emprendedor Grant Cardone te muestra cómo alcanzar el éxito sin importar tus antecedentes, estructura genética o conexiones personales. En su opinión, el éxito se deriva de trabajar diez veces más duro que nadie y mostrar una 'mentalidad dominante'. Es un libro sobre cómo ganar la determinación, la audacia y el impulso necesarios para lograr el éxito" -Gary Stern, coautor de Minority Rules: Turn Your Ethnicity into a Competitive Edge ; periodista de Investor's Business Daily y The Wall Street Journal -

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What Color Is Your Parachute?

What Color Is Your Parachute? Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success by Richard N. Bolles

The groundbreaking, indispensable guide to rewarding work and a fulfilling life—more than ten million copies sold! For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a layoff, or dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? has shown millions of readers how to network effectively, compose impressive resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, and negotiate the best possible salary—while discovering how to make their livelihood part of authentic living.   More than a job-hunting book, Richard N. Bolles’s timeless wisdom and famed self-assessment exercise clarifies seven key dimensions, so you can uncover your greatest passions, most valued traits, and transferable skills to design a life that enables you to flourish.   With the job market in constant flux, people everywhere have found that understanding who they are—what they care about, where and how they do their best work, and the most effective way to express their abilities—is the best compass to navigating an ever-changing and challenging professional landscape. It is also how their work can become part of a life filled with passion and purpose.   Using the trailblazing advice and enduring guidance of What Color Is Your Parachute? , job-hunters and career changers will have the tools to discover—and land—the work, and life, most meaningful to them.

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Mollie's Job

Mollie's Job A Story of Life and Work on the Global Assembly Line by William M. Adler

Following the flight of one woman's factory job from the United States to Mexico, this compelling work offers a provocative and fresh perspective on the global economy -- at a time when downsizing is unraveling the American Dream for many working families. Mollie's Job is an absorbing and affecting narrative history that traces the postwar migration of one factory job as it passes from the cradle of American industry, Paterson, New Jersey, to rural Mississippi during the turmoil of the civil rights movement to the burgeoning border city of Matamoros, Mexico. This fascinating account follows the intersecting lives and fates of three women -- Mollie James in Paterson, Dorothy Carter in Mississippi, and Balbina Duque in Matamoros, all of whom work the same job as it winds its way south. Mollie's Job is the story of North American labor and capital during the latter half of the twentieth century and the dawn of the twenty-first. The story of these women, their company, and their communities provides an ideal prism through which William Adler explores the larger issues at the heart of the book: the decline of unions and the middle class, the growing gap between rich and poor, public policy that rewards companies for transferring U.S. jobs abroad, the ways in which "free trade" undermines stable businesses and communities, and how the global economy exploits workers on both sides of the border. At once a social and industrial history; a moving, personal narrative; and a powerful indictment of free trade at any cost, Mollie's Job puts a human face on the political and market forces shaping the world at the dawn of the new millennium and skillfully frames the current debate raging over future trade agreements. By combining a deft historian's touch with first-rate reporting, Mollie's Job is an unprecedented and revealing look at the flesh-and-blood consequences of globalization.

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No Fears, No Excuses

No Fears, No Excuses What You Need to Do to Have a Great Career by Larry Smith

"Smith convincingly shows how individuals of any age and in any industry can chart a course to a great career by drawing on prior success stories."— Publishers Weekly Over the past three decades, Professor Larry Smith has become something of a "career whisperer" for his students at the University of Waterloo. His stunning TEDx talk on finding your calling has been viewed by more than six million people and counting. This book captures the best of his advice in a one-stop roadmap for your future. Showcasing his particular mix of tough love and bracing clarity, Smith itemizes all the excuses and worries that are holding you back—and deconstructs them brilliantly. After dismantling your hidden mental obstacles, he provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to go about identifying and then pursuing your true passion. There's no promising it will be easy, but the straight-talking, irrepressible Professor Smith buoys you with the inspiration necessary to stay the course. "Have you ever had a conversation with someone about your life that leaves you feeling so elated that you have goosebumps? This is a typical result of how I feel after chatting with Larry."—M. Azam Javed, Tesla "Had it not been for the time I was able to spend with Professor Smith during my university years gaining his advice on career success, I would not be where I am today."—Mike McCauley, Google "Larry Smith has hit on the new millennium's major career issue."— Booklist "Larry Smith has created the road map young people need to not only follow their passion but do so sensibly and with integrity."—Gail Vaz-Oxlade, #1 bestselling author of Debt-Free Forever

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O jogo interior do tênis

O jogo interior do tênis O guia clássico para o lado mental da excelência no desempenho by W. Timothy Gallwey

Número 1 em vendas nos Estados Unidos hoje e em todos os tempos! Best-seller mundial.   Gallwey é conhecido também como o fundador do conceito  Coaching , a ferramenta mais utilizada nos dias de hoje para o desenvolvimento de pessoas, e que deu origem posteriormente ao  coaching de negócios , ao  coaching de vida  e ao  coaching executivo . "Li e reli  O Jogo Interior  por quase quatro décadas. Essencialmente, ele trata de preencher a lacuna existente entre o  Potencial  e o  Desempenho  de um indivíduo..."   – Atul Gawande – The New York Times "O livro já vendeu mais de um milhão de cópias e foi o responsável por impulsionar o estilo que hoje conhecemos popularmente por 'Jogo Mental'. Ele oferece um método revolucionário de aprender e refletir sobre o jogo."   – Harvard Tennis News  Em vez de propor técnicas de jogo, este livro se concentra no fato de que todo jogo é composto por duas partes: exterior e interior. O jogo exterior é disputado contra os oponentes e é repleto de eventos inesperados; já o interior acontece dentro da mente do jogador, sendo seus principais obstáculos: a insegurança e a ansiedade. Com o elevado nível técnico e preparo físico dos jogadores da atualidade, o  Jogo Interior  é muitas vezes o fator decisivo para colocar o troféu de um Grand Slam nas mãos de um jogador. Trata-se de psicologia esportiva. Este brilhante livro, chamado por Billie Jean King (detentora de 39 títulos de Grand Slams) de a  Bíblia Do Tênis , traz as teorias de Gallwey sobre  concentração,   eliminação de vícios de jogo ,  autoconfiança dentro da quadra  e  consciência individual .  A filosofia aqui apresentada transcende o mundo esportivo e se estende para os negócios, para melhoria de performance, para um novo estilo de vida.  Neste livro você verá como é possível: concentrar a mente para dominar o nervosismo, a insegurança e as distrações;descobrir o estado de "concentração relaxada", que proporciona o seu melhor desempenho;aprimorar sua técnica por meio da prática inteligente, e utilizar os conhecimentos adquiridos durante um jogo e assim, vencer dentro e fora das quadras.

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No Contest

No Contest The Case Against Competition by Alfie Kohn

No Contest stands as the definitive critique of competition. Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers.

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Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated

Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi & Tahl Raz

The bestselling business classic on the power of relationships, updated with in-depth  advice for making connections in the digital world.   Do you want to get ahead in life? Climb the ladder to personal success?   The secret, master networker Keith Ferrazzi claims, is in reaching out to other people. As Ferrazzi discovered in early life, what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships—so that everyone wins. In Never Eat Alone , Ferrazzi lays out the specific steps—and inner mindset—he uses to reach out to connect with the thousands of colleagues, friends, and associates on his contacts list, people he has helped and who have helped him. And in the time since Never Eat Alone was published in 2005, the rise of social media and new, collaborative management styles have only made Ferrazzi’s advice more essential for anyone hoping to get ahead in business.   The son of a small-town steelworker and a cleaning lady, Ferrazzi first used his remarkable ability to connect with others to pave the way to Yale, a Harvard M.B.A., and several top executive posts. Not yet out of his thirties, he developed a network of relationships that stretched from Washington’s corridors of power to Hollywood’s A-list, leading to him being named one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 and selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the Davos World Economic Forum.   Ferrazzi’s form of connecting to the world around him is based on generosity, helping friends connect with other friends. Ferrazzi distinguishes genuine relationship-building from the crude, desperate glad-handing usually associated with “networking.” He then distills his system of reaching out to people into practical, proven principles. Among them:   Don’t keep score: It’s never simply about getting what you want. It’s about getting what you want and making sure that the people who are important to you get what they want, too. “Ping” constantly: The ins and outs of reaching out to those in your circle of contacts all the time—not just when you need something. Never Eat Alone: The dynamics of status are the same whether you’re working at a corporation or attending a social event—“invisibility” is a fate worse than failure. Become the “King of Content”: How to use social media sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to make meaningful connections, spark engagement, and curate a network of people who can help you with your interests and goals.   In the course of this book, Ferrazzi outlines the timeless strategies shared by the world’s most connected individuals, from Winston Churchill to Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan to the Dalai Lama.   Chock-full of specific advice on handling rejection, getting past gatekeepers, becoming a “conference commando,” and more, this new edition of Never Eat Alone will remain a classic alongside alongside How to Win Friends and Influence People for years to come.

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The Art of Laziness

The Art of Laziness Overwin uitstelgedrag en boost je productiviteit by Library Mindset

The Art of Laziness is de internationale bestseller die je helpt uitstelgedrag te overwinnen en je productiviteit naar een hoger niveau te tillen. Dit boek onthult hoe je de valkuil van luiheid doorbreekt en leert hoe je je tijd effectief kunt gebruiken om je doelen te bereiken. Leer hoe je - Prioriteiten stelt - Je focus verbetert - Aan je droomleven werkt Ook jij kan dit realiseren, zonder je te laten tegenhouden door het gevoel van uitstel dat velen ervaren. Het perfecte boek voor iedereen die zijn tijd optimaal wil benutten en echt vooruit wil komen in het leven.

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Be the Unicorn

Be the Unicorn 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest by William Vanderbloemen

“This book is one of the most worthwhile and immediately usable reads I have come across in a long time.” –Kiplinger Want to stand out from the crowd? We have studied 30,000 top leaders and have discovered the 12 habits they share that make them as rare as a unicorn. Learn these habits, and you’ll be one of the best at whatever you do! How do I stand out? How do I become irreplaceable? With a crowded workforce, an unstable job landscape, and the rise of AI, these questions are the ones that everyone either is or should be asking. William Vanderbloemen has asked these questions over the past 15 years while running one of the world’s top executive search firms. Through extensive research of over 30,000 top leaders and proprietary data, Vanderbloemen has identified the 12 habits that the best of the best have in common. Traits such as authenticity, responsiveness, agility, and the ability to problem solve, among others. Each habit includes information on What We Know (the hard data behind why the habit is so transformative), What We’ve Seen (first-hand accounts by high-achieving professionals on how they live the habit), and What We Do (simple ways to build this habit into your daily routine).  Be the Unicorn will help you: Discover the top twelve soft skills the most successful leaders, the top 1%, have. Understand how to develop these soft skills in your own life for better job success. Learn how to apply soft skills to interpersonal relationships outside of work. Understand how these soft skills can be applied in different work environments and job fields, especially with the rise of AI technology.

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The Pathless Path

The Pathless Path Imagining a New Story for Work and Life by Paul Millerd

“Who am I if not a worker?” That’s the question that Paul asked himself amid a health crisis after business school and one that kickstarted an almost decade-long journey of experiments, adventure, and self-reflection. The Pathless Path is a personal story, a deep dive into the history of work, and a bold proposal of a new story for thinking about how work fits into our lives. In his early 30’s Paul had a high-paying job consulting to CEOs in New York City. It was everything he thought he wanted. Yet when he asked himself hard questions about what he claimed to value, he realized he was not on the right path. He slowly builds up the courage to walk away from that job. Initially seeking to escape work and build a little more flexibility into his life, he quickly realizes that he is being pulled in a more interesting direction towards a different kind of life. Through creative experiments, living in different countries, and experimenting with extended breaks from work, he starts to realize that everything he thought he knew about work and how to live was wrong. This leads him on a rabbit hole through the history of work, where he discovers that for most of history, people did not see work as one of the most important things in life. He also discovers that many of our current ideas of work are outdated stories handed down from previous generations that were the byproduct of unique economic and demographic circumstances. These stories are no longer working for many. The Pathless Path is Paul Millerd’s earnest attempt a new story for thinking about work and life. It’s a shift from “getting ahead” to coming alive. It’s learning to develop a healthy relationship with fear, uncertainty, and discomfort. It’s also about unleashing inner creativity, finding the others, redefining success, and shifting from thinking about work as something that comes with a paycheck towards work as something that you want to commit to over the long-term.

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Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations

Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations Winning Orals, Speeches, and Stand-Up Presentations by John P. Stewart & Don Fulop

Proven techniques to win over any audience and make any sale Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations is your expert guide to delivering memorable and effective speeches and presentations. Whether selling a product, offering a service, or bidding for a contract, your oral presentation skills can often determine success or failure. This invaluable resource delivers real-world advice and proven strategies to elevate your game and close the deal. Comprehensive coverage of preparation procedures, delivery techniques, and presentation strategies provide you with the tools and knowledge to motivate and persuade your audience. Emphasizing real-world versatility, this unique book delivers methods equally effective to both individual and team presentations. Drawing from decades of experience, authors John Parker Stewart and Don Fulop offer keen insight into the process of winning over an audience. From topics ranging from rhetorical devices and visual cues to body language and stage presence, this expert guide will help convey a take-home message that resonates and endures long after your presentation has concluded. A must-have resource for government contractors, sales and marketing professionals, and anyone seeking to raise the level of their oral presentation skills, this book will help you: Develop winning approaches to oral presentations regardless of experience or skill level Build the confidence to present your ideas to individuals, teams, and large audiences Incorporate your personal and professional lives into your communication strategies Create and deliver messages that will win the hearts and minds of any audience Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations: Winning Orals, Speeches, and Stand-Up Presentations is an indispensable tool for those who speak to influence, to promote, and to sell—aiding you in making positive and lasting impressions on potential customers, team members, and decision makers. 

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Elige vivir

Elige vivir Mentoría para la vida by Carlos Oliveira

Un método para conocerte mejor, desarrollar todo tu potencial y conseguir la vida que deseas. «Mientras lees estas páginas, quieres hacer, quieres cambiar, quieres mejorar, quieres vivir y quieres poner en marcha el plan de operaciones de tu empresa vital. Quieres ser tu propio CEO. Te entran ganas de liderar tu propia vida.» Javier Visiers, consejero delegado de Ábside Media Tu vida es tu mejor inversión, pero ¿cuánto tiempo has dedicado últimamente a pensar en ti, en lo que te hace feliz, en tus sueños? Solemos responder a estas preguntas vagamente. Nos convertimos en teóricos de nosotros mismos, pero no sabemos concretar ese cambio que deseamos y merecemos para nuestras vidas. Estamos oxidados por la rutina, la costumbre o la comodidad. El coach Carlos Oliveira nos invita a aplicar la misma dedicación y energía que ponemos en nuestros proyectos profesionales a nuestra propia empresa vital. Es hora de que empieces a trabajar para ti. Este libro presenta un método para profesionalizar la gestión de tu vida basado en cuatro pilares: autoconocimiento, propósito, acción y consolidación del cambio. EPIC es una guía condensada para que conozcas y apliques una serie de técnicas que te ayudarán a: Descubrir quién eres y qué te ilusiona Encontrar tu propósito vital Desbloquear tu carrera profesional Trabajar en tu legado Alcanzar la libertad financiera Elige vivir te propone emprender un proceso transformador para que lideres tu vida con determinación, ambición y audacia, con el objetivo de que desarrolles todo tu potencial y vivas la vida que has elegido. «Mientras lees estas páginas, quieres hacer, quieres cambiar, quieres mejorar, quieres vivir y quieres poner en marcha el plan de operaciones de tu empresa vital. Quieres ser tu propio CEO. Te entran ganas de liderar tu propia vida.» Javier Visiers, consejero delegado de Ábside Media

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The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking

The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking Leading Your Organization into the Future by Michael D. Watkins

International bestselling author of The First 90 Days Michael D. Watkins presents an actionable new framework to help aspiring leaders learn to think strategically—a set of skills more necessary than ever in a world of constant change. Pattern recognition. Systems perspective. Mental agility. Structured problem-solving. Visioning. Political savvy. For every good leader who has mastered of one of these disciplines is a great leader who knows and has mastered all of them. Michael D. Watkins, an expert on leadership transitions and organizational success, returns to the page with a new how-to guide for the modern leader. Here, he presents the six disciplines that separate the great from the good. Developed over the course of his storied career, Watkins’ approach to strategic thinking—"a set of mental disciplines leaders use to recognize potential threats and opportunities, establish priorities, and mobilize themselves and their organizations to envision and enact promising paths forward”—is the model followed by some of today’s most successful first-time CEOs and new business leaders. The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking is a comprehensive and practical guide to strategic thinking, offering a wealth of insights and tools for leaders at all levels.

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The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded

The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins

Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors The world’s most trusted guide for leaders in transition Transitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability. Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize or even derail your success. In this updated and expanded version of the international bestseller The First 90 Days , Michael D. Watkins offers proven strategies for conquering the challenges of transitions—no matter where you are in your career. Watkins, a noted expert on leadership transitions and adviser to senior leaders in all types of organizations, also addresses today’s increasingly demanding professional landscape, where managers face not only more frequent transitions but also steeper expectations once they step into their new jobs. By walking you through every aspect of the transition scenario, Watkins identifies the most common pitfalls new leaders encounter and provides the tools and strategies you need to avoid them. You’ll learn how to secure critical early wins, an important first step in establishing yourself in your new role. Each chapter also includes checklists, practical tools, and self-assessments to help you assimilate key lessons and apply them to your own situation. Whether you’re starting a new job, being promoted from within, embarking on an overseas assignment, or being tapped as CEO, how you manage your transition will determine whether you succeed or fail. Use this book as your trusted guide.

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Impact Players

Impact Players How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman

Thinkers50 Top 10 Best New Management Books for 2022 Why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions? In every organization there are Impact Players—those indispensable colleagues who can be counted on in critical situations and who consistently receive high-profile assignments and new opportunities. Whether they are on center stage or behind the scenes, managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team. While their impact is obvious, it’s not always clear what actually makes these professionals different from their peers. In Impact Players, New York Times bestselling author and researcher Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level. Drawing on insights from leaders at top companies, Wiseman explains what the most influential players are doing differently, how small and seemingly insignificant differences in how we think and act can make an enormous impact, and why—with a little coaching—this mindset is available to everyone who wants to contribute at their highest level.   Based on a study of 170 top contributors, Wiseman identifies the mindsets that prevent otherwise smart, capable people from contributing to their full potential and the five practices that differentiate Impact Players: While others do their job, Impact Players figure out the real job to be done. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.While others escalate problems, Impact Players move things across the finish line.While others attempt to minimize change, Impact Players are learning and adapting to change. While others add to the load, the Impact Players make heavy demands feel lighter. Wiseman makes clear that these practices—and the right mindset—can help any employee contribute at their fullest and shows leaders how they can raise the level of play for everyone on the team. Impact Players is your playbook for the new workplace.

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The ONE Thing

The ONE Thing The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

What's your ONE thing? People are using this simple, powerful concept to focus on what matters most in their personal and work lives. Companies are helping their employees be more productive with study groups, training, and coaching. Sales teams are boosting sales. Churches are conducting classes and recommending for their members. By focusing their energy on one thing at a time people are living more rewarding lives by building their careers, strengthening their finances, losing weight and getting in shape, deepening their faith, and nurturing stronger marriages and personal relationships. YOU WANT LESS. You want fewer distractions and less on your plate. The daily barrage of e-mails, texts, tweets, messages, and meetings distract you and stress you out. The simultaneous demands of work and family are taking a toll. And what's the cost? Second-rate work, missed deadlines, smaller paychecks, fewer promotions--and lots of stress. AND YOU WANT MORE. You want more productivity from your work. More income for a better lifestyle. You want more satisfaction from life, and more time for yourself, your family, and your friends. NOW YOU CAN HAVE BOTH ― LESS AND MORE. In The ONE Thing, you'll learn to: cut through the clutter achieve better results in less time build momentum toward your goal dial down the stress overcome that overwhelmed feeling revive your energy stay on track master what matters to you The book has: Made on more than 575 appearances on national bestseller lists Been #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, New York Times bestseller, and USA Today bestseller Been translated into 40 languages Won 12 book awards Voted Top 100 Business Book of All Time on Goodreads The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life--work, personal, family, and spiritual. WHAT'S YOUR ONE THING?

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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition

On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser

"On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." —New York Times A beloved classic and the definitive volume on the art of writing nonfiction On Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the warmth of its style. It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts, or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you both fundamental principles as well as the insights of a distinguished practitioner. With over a million copies in print, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valued resource for writers and would-be writers.

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Lo único

Lo único La sencilla y sorprendente verdad que hay detrás del éxito by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

La sencilla y sorprendente verdad que hay detrás del éxito. ¿Alguna vez has pensado que ojalá pudieras dividirte para poder llegar a solucionar todos aquellos asuntos de tu vida que te apremian? Pues tienes que saber que no sería una buena idea. Vivimos en un aluvión diario de correos electrónicos, textos, tweets , mensajes y reuniones que demandan nuestra atención y nos estresan a diario. ¿Y a qué nos lleva todo esto? A resultados mediocres, incumplimiento de plazos, menos dinero y más preocupaciones. ¿Quieres ser más productivo en tu trabajo? ¿Quieres mejorar tu estilo de vida y tu economía? ¿Quieres estar satisfecho con tus rutinas y tener más tiempo para ti? ¿Quieres disfrutar de tu familia y tus amigos? En Lo único Gary Keller y Jay Papasan te muestran que el proceso es bastante sencillo. Siguiendo sus consejos conseguirás: * Ordenar tu mente y tus prioridades * Optimizar tus resultados en poco tiempo * Marcarte metas y cumplirlas * Reducir el estrés y las preocupaciones * Sentirte vital y seguro de ti mismo * Diferenciar lo importante de lo secundario ¿Qué es para ti LO ÚNICO ahora? La crítica ha dicho: «Gary Keller nos aconseja hacer pedazos nuestras listas de cosas pendientes y aprender a concentrarnos en una sola cosa en cada momento». Sunday Times « Lo único es más que un libro sobre lo que no se debe hacer, es un libro sobre lo que se debe hacer. Contiene mucha información sobre la productividad y sobre cómo nuestra productividad está ligada a nuestra energía y nuestra salud. Y la buena noticia es que con este libro en la mano podemos empezar a aplicarlo (dejar de trabajar en exceso) desde ya.» 800ceoread «Dice que puedes ser más feliz (y más productivo) y que tu jefe estará encantado. Las cosas que no están hechas no son importantes o, si importan, otro se puede ocupar de ellas. Del mismo modo, en el hogar también se debe priorizar. Generalmente estamos decididos a hacer lo máximo posible con nuestros hijos y nuestra pareja y el resultado es el estrés debido al tiempo limitado del que disponemos.» The Globe and Mail

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The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition

The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition Advanced Methods to Learn, Remember, and Master New Skills and Information [Second Edition] by Peter Hollins

Scientific Methods to accelerate your learning to save time, beat competition, and get from Point A to Point B at the speed of light. Learning is the key to bettering your circumstances and becoming the person you want to be. Skills, information, and abilities will never come to you - it’s up to you to seek them out, and this book shows you how to do so in the most effective and efficient manner. Applicable and actionable advice - not just theory and description. Work smarter, not harder. The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition is the definitive resource to get you where you want to be in terms of a new talent, skill, or ability. You may not realize it, but each day is a set of skills and tasks that we repeat. Each hobby and interest is also a set of skills and tasks. This book focuses on what matters in processing information and being able to use it effectively to your advantage. Rapid skill acquisition is how you get ahead in life professionally and personally. Learn to rapidly train your brain and develop muscle memory. Understand the underlying psychology and biology. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Tactics that top 1% performers and competitors use. •Theories and principles of learning and what we are doing wrong. • How your expectations matter more than your amount of talent. •How to make a plan to strategically deconstruct and analyze information and skills. How to get better results while working less. •Surprising methods to utilize the people and environment around you. • The art of practicing, pivoting, and correcting yourself. •How to stack your skills and become a unique resource. • Take advantage of learning science to best absorb info.

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Thanks for the Feedback

Thanks for the Feedback The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen

The bestselling authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach us how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning We swim in an ocean of feedback. Bosses, colleagues, customers—but also family, friends, and in-laws—they all have “suggestions” for our performance, parenting, or appearance. We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships and professional development—but we dread it and often dismiss it. That’s because receiving feedback sits at the junction of two conflicting human desires. We do want to learn and grow. And we also want to be accepted just as we are right now. Thanks for the Feedback is the first book to address this tension head on. It explains why getting feedback is so crucial yet so challenging, and offers a powerful framework to help us take on life’s blizzard of off-hand comments, annual evaluations, and unsolicited advice with curiosity and grace. The business world spends billions of dollars and millions of hours each year teaching people how to give feedback more effectively. Stone and Heen argue that we’ve got it backwards and show us why the smart money is on educating r e ceivers— in the workplace and in personal relationships as well. Coauthors of the international bestseller Difficult Conversations , Stone and Heen have spent the last ten years working with businesses, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and what gets in our way. With humor and clarity, they blend the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology with practical, hard-headed advice. The book is destined to become a classic in the world of leadership, organizational behavior, and education.

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The Storyteller's Secret

The Storyteller's Secret From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don't by Carmine Gallo

How did a Venice Beach T-shirt vendor become television's most successful producer? How did an entrepreneur who started in a garage create the most iconic product launches in business history? How did a timid pastor's son overcome a paralyzing fear of public speaking to captivate sold-out crowds at Yankee Stadium, twice? How did a human rights attorney earn TED's longest standing ovation, and how did a Facebook executive launch a movement to encourage millions of women to "lean in"? They told brilliant stories. In The Storyteller's Secret: From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch on and Others Don't , keynote speaker, bestselling author, and communication expert Carmine Gallo reveals the keys to telling powerful stories that inspire, motivate, educate, build brands, launch movements, and change lives. The New York Times has called a well-told story "a strategic tool with irresistible power" - the proof lies in the success stories of 50 icons, leaders, and legends featured in The Storyteller's Secret: entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Sara Blakely, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Sheryl Sandberg; spellbinding speakers like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Bryan Stevenson, and Malala Yousafzai; and business leaders behind famous brands such as Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, Wynn Resorts, Whole Foods, and Pixar. Whether your goal is to educate, fundraise, inspire teams, build an award-winning culture, or to deliver memorable presentations, a story is your most valuable asset and your competitive advantage. In The Storyteller's Secret , Gallo explains why the brain is hardwired to love stories - especially rags-to-riches stories - and how the latest science can help you craft a persuasive narrative that wins hearts and minds. "The art of storytelling can be used to drive change," says billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson. And since the next decade will see the most change our civilization has ever known, your story will radically transform your business, your life, and the lives of those you touch. Ideas that catch on are wrapped in story. Your story can change the world. Isn't it time you shared yours?

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Buy Then Build

Buy Then Build How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game by Walker Deibel

Entrepreneurs have a problem: startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, we haven't engineered a better way to start. ...Until now. What if you could skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue on day one? In Buy Then Build, acquisition entrepreneur Walker Deibel shows you how to begin with a sustainable, profitable company and grow from there. You'll learn how to: ●      Buy an existing company rather than starting from scratch ●      Use ownership as a path to financial independence ●      Spend a fraction of the time raising capital ●      Find great brokers, generate your own "deal flow," and see new listings early ●      Uncover the best opportunities and biggest risks of any company ●      Navigate the acquisition process ●      Become a successful acquisition entrepreneur ●      And more Buy Then Build is your guide to outsmart the startup game, live the entrepreneurial lifestyle, and reap the financial rewards of ownership now.

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