AIMING HIGH; Told with down-to-earth, characteristic humour, the text is easy to read, offering sound advice, useful ideas and giving examples based on Richard's colourful experiences. It is a must for people wishing to fulfil their potential, whether it be an idea for a first business venture, or the desire to improve their life. Most importantly, it shows anyone can achieve their dreams if they "Aim High" and like Richard, use every opportunity to turn possibilities into commercial gain.

Long before SARS-CoV-2 emerged, humanity was already facing a challenging economic moment, with human jobs going to automation, AI, and machines for efficiencies. In the downward slope of the pandemic, a large percentages of the world's population was without work, and many are still in isolation and social distancing for bio-safety and health. This book explores how people in their respective localities (developed and less developed spaces) are adapting for a new economy through new understandings of the world and concomitant reconceptualizations of the self. There are the efforts at self-learning, retraining, apprenticeships, gig work, and higher education and intensifications of hobbyist skills. This work also explores how people are re-branding themselves for the new economy. There are applications of extreme measures for survival in a job-scarce zero-sum environment and if it is true that crisis brings out opportunities, this is a highly opportune moment for humanity to redefine and move forward. This book explores the present moment with tens of millions of people around the world who are unemployed and/or under-employed and who need to meet basic survival needs in a time of high disruption. While people try to sort out issues at the macro- and meso- levels, people are responsible for their own well-being and need to engage in new thinking, revisioning who they are and what they are capable of, and they need to acquire new knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to adapt. This book addresses how people are thinking of the present moment and the near-future, how people are surviving the present moment of sparsity and shortages, and how people are retooling themselves to adapt to a new economy.

This book will help you achieve your dreams and goals if:

You want to live life abundantly You desire to be financially secure You would like a happy marriage You plan to rear and educate children You expect to help with your grandchildren You support your church and charities You look forward to a comfortable retirement You are looking for inner peace and financial freedom You dream of living by the sea, in the mountains, or in the desert You love to travel

Virtual work, which was steadily on the rise even before the pandemic, is explored in this timely book that describes the impact of technology on our work experiences, ranging from the individual psychological level to the broad societal implications. Widespread remote work is now possible, but it comes with its share of frustrations. Virtual work has changed our lives in ways big and small, from trying to balance our time to what we wear and where we sit and from how we communicate to where we should look during a videoconference. It's also fundamentally changed what kinds of jobs we can now do. Grounded in research and including lively personal anecdotes, The 10-Second Commute provides a thoughtful and comprehensive scan of the nature of virtual work. The authors, both researchers in management and technology, explore the current questions of our virtual lives, such as: Why Zoom instead of Skype? Why are emojis so useful? Why is videoconferencing so exhausting? How does diversity at work both help and hinder productivity? Virtual work is more than just work-it permeates our whole lives, and it will continue to do so as hybrid work arrangements become the new normal. Helping readers better understand the virtual work experience, this book will engage and inform everyone who is still trying to make it work. Discusses the conflicting roles of work and home lives that can create challenges when working from home Provides commentary on the big changes in our society based on virtual work, such as the gig economy and the rise and fall of new innovations in technology Includes interviews with relevant experts on all facets of remote work, including architecture, programming, fashion, telemedicine, law, education, tech entrepreneurship, online recruiting, and leading virtual teams Discusses how colleagues form and maintain working relationships online Explores the pain points of videoconferencing, such as Zoom fatigue, virtual background and clothing choices, visual gaze, language and emotion online, and the complications of the self-view Identifies trends with respect to choosing space to work in, whether at the kitchen table, a coffee shop, or a dedicated remote workspace

Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World by William Walker Atkinson

In this New Thought classic, Atkinson looks at the law of attraction in the thought world. He points out the similarities between the law of gravitation and the mental law of attraction. He explains that thought vibrations are as real as those manifesting as light, heat, magnetism and electricity. The difference is in the vibratory rate which also explains the fact that thought vibrations cannot usually be perceived by our 5 senses.

Contents: Law of attraction in the thought world; Thought-waves and their power of reproduction; About the mind; Mind building; Secret of the will; How to become immune to injurious thought attraction; Transmutation of negative thought; Law of mental control; Asserting the life force; Training the habit mind; Psychology of the emotions; Developing new brain cells; Attractive power-desire force; Law, not chance.

Your Invisible Power by Genevieve Behrend

This is a really inspiring book. It gets you focused on your dreams and goals with very simple to understand directions. I encourage everyone to read and apply the information with a spirit of enthusiasm and watch your life change

The New York Times bestseller, which has become a must-have for women in business, is now revised and updated in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Internationally recognized executive coach Dr. Lois P. Frankel teacher women how to eliminate unconscious mistakes that could be holding them back, and gives invaluable coaching tips that can easily be incorporated into social and business skills. The results are career opportunities women never thought possible and the power and know-how to occupy the corner office!

Stop making "nice girl" mistakes such as:

• Mistake #13: Avoiding office politics (if you don't play the game, you can't possibly win)
• Mistake #21: Multi-tasking (just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD)
• Mistake #54: Failure to negotiate (don't equate negotiation with confrontation)
• Mistake #70: Inappropriate use of social media (once it's out there, it's hard to put the toothpaste back in the tube)
• Mistake #82: Asking permission (children, not adults, ask for approval. be direct, be confident!)

These and other behaviors are why NICE GIRLS DON'T GET THE CORNER OFFICE.

Dare To Be Great; Overcoming Life's Challenges On Your Way To The Top presents a brilliant road map for you to skillfully navigate your way to a very fulfilling and successful life. Spence Finlayson, a highly skilled practitioner of universally proven success principles crystallizes everything that you will need to know to overcome life's challenges and enjoy a successful life at the top. Finlayson draws from his own life and the lives of others who have aspired for greatness and the tools utilize to make his a reality. A veteran of the personal and professional development industry, Spence Finlayson, through this book, raises the ceiling on the possibilities of a generation of people.

The book is a diary of a physician/father over 25 years of family life and his practice of medicine. The author kept a journal and although this journal reflects his mood and attitude at the time, it is a description about experiences, occurrences and important decisions. These transitions and tides are chronicled whether it be family life, building a practice, or operating a health system. The result is a journal that describes seemingly minor events that directed the author and his family in certain directions and as a result, this story. "Tides and Transitions" describes those people, events, and the stories that helped develop, mature, and challenge the family and medical practice. It is bits and pieces of the life of a young then middle aged physician and father.

How to Control Your Career for Life takes you through the essential steps to help you find a new, better job. The key is to know what you like doing, what you are good at, and what you find satisfying.

This book will show how to determine where the jobs are and then, how to market yourself effectively so that you get a job interview. It also provides detailed advice on having successful interviews.

You have a new job, what do you do now? This book gives detailed instructions about what to do the first week of a new job; in addition, it shows specific ways to stay employed in the same job.

The last chapter tells how to handle job changes with as little stress as possible. In this ever-changing job market, this is an important key to job survival

There is a very simple plan for reaching your full potential in any job. The following points are covered in this book: Identify your skills Four job search techniques Four ways to apply for a job Considering self-employment Writing effective resumes Successful interview practices On-the-job skills Five ways to move ahead in your company How to change jobs