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Do you like the direction your decisions are taking you?
Most of us make choices we regret—choices that have moved our lives in
a direction we don't want to go. But you have the ability to break the
cycle of bad decisions and form better habits.
Drawing on Scripture, story, and the latest psychological research into
human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the power of
"pre-deciding"—the key to consistently making choices that will lead
you out of a downward spiral and into the joy and freedom God has for
you.
With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, Think
Ahead will help you:
- Understand the science behind your decision-making habits.
- Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears.
- Diminish the role of emotions in decision-making.
- See how your small choices shape the kind of person you become.
Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a
counselor to others what it's like to feel stuck. Think Ahead will help
you define and put into action the seven life-defining pre-decisions
you can make today that will help you live the life you want to have
tomorrow.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the international
mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a
counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an
interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it's ever
been-we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human
history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and
horribly f*cked-the planet is warming, governments are failing,
economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on
Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to
technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn't even
dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of
hopelessness. What's going on? If anyone can put a name to our
current malaise and help fix it, it's Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson
published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that
brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of
anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology
had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our
culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it
didn't-and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to
always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead,
the "subtle art" of that title turned out to be a bold challenge:
to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you
want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international
phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the
#1 bestseller in 13 different countries. Now, in Everthing Is
F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each
individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world
around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these
topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as
Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics
and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another.
He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment and the
internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat
us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness,
freedom-and even of hope itself. With his usual mix of erudition
and where-the-f*ck-did-that-come-from humor, Manson takes us by the
collar and challenges us to be more honest with ourselves and
connected with the world in ways we probably haven't considered
before. It's another counterintuitive romp through the pain in our
hearts and the stress of our soul. One of the great modern writers
has produced another book that will set the agenda for years to
come.
'Scotty was a huge part of our journey coming together as a team'
Gareth Southgate, England manager In Never Give In, former Royal
Marine Major Scotty Mills blends personal experiences from his
remarkable life and career with inspirational advice and insights
to provide his 12 Commando Rules for Life that could help anyone to
do better and reach their targets. A sudden downpour while Scotty
Mills was walking down a street in South London sent him diving for
cover into the nearest shop. It turned out to be a recruitment
centre for the Royal Marines and, after a few minutes' conversation
while waiting for the rain to stop, Scotty was hooked and signed up
to join the elite force. It changed his life and set him on a new
direction that would end up with him leading the Marines on
operations around the world, becoming an Olympic flag bearer in
2012 and dining at Buckingham Palace with the Queen and the royal
family. Scotty shares his lessons of performance and resilience
with the reader, inviting them into the secrets of elite
culture. His compelling story is one that combines tragedy
with remarkable insight about the power of human inspiration.
Scotty has worked with many of our nation's top sports teams,
helping them to achieve their goals, and in Never Give In he shares
his methods with his readers to guide them to peak performance in
all aspects of their life and career.Â
What does it mean to be a great father? And how do you become one?
Parenting is a role filled with meaning and purpose, but every dad
needs guidance: because fatherhood is not a one-off, it is
something you do every day. Instead of a parenting book you read
once as a sleep-deprived new parent, The Daily Dad provides 366
accessible meditations on fatherhood, one for each day of the year.
Drawing quotes from history, literature and psychology, bestselling
author Ryan Holiday - a father of two himself - has crafted a daily
practice that will help dads old and new to find inspiration and
advice. Each entry offers a memorable lesson on being the role
model your child needs, rooted in timeless principles. From
Socrates to Martin Luther King Jr., ancient philosophy to
contemporary figures, The Daily Dad collates wisdom from around the
world to help every dad face the day-to-day challenges in the
lifelong job of parenting, and ultimately become the best father
they can be.
'Tim Grover's teachings completely changed how I approached my
professional career, helping me navigate the constant ups and downs
that sport at the highest level brings.' Marcus Rashford, MBE From
the elite performance coach for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane
Wade and many others - and the author of the powerful bestseller
Relentless - a no-holds-barred formula for winning that is ideal
for business people, athletes and anybody wanting to achieve
success. In Relentless, Tim Grover showed that you need to be tough
and ruthless - towards others and yourself - to achieve your goals.
Now, in Winning he takes that skill repertoire to an even higher
level, demonstrating why he is one of the world's most sought-after
mindset experts. Based on three decades of work with elite
competitors like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade,
Winning challenges you to destroy every obstacle in your path, even
if, at the moment of greatest triumph, it may be all taken away.
Whether you're an athlete striving to win, an entrepreneur building
a business, a CEO managing an empire, a salesperson looking to
close a deal, or a high achiever determined to stand in the
winner's circle, Winning offers thirteen key principles for ramping
up your performance to the maximum. If you're addicted to the taste
of success and crave more, then you're ready for the results-driven
performance formula found here. And if you're already winning and
want to learn how to execute excellence repeatedly - so you can own
not just this moment, but the next, and the next - then Winning is
for you.
New York Times bestseller - over 25 million copies sold The No. 1
Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century "[Thirty]
years after it first appeared, the wisdom of The 7 Habits is more
relevant than ever. On an individual level people are burning out,
and on a collective level we are burning up the planet. So Dr.
Covey's emphasis on self-renewal and his understanding that
leadership and creativity require us to tap into our own physical,
mental, and spiritual resources are exactly what we need now."
Arianna Huffington One of the most inspiring and impactful books
ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has
captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the
lives of presidents and CEOs, teachers and parents - millions of
people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary
edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7
habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 habits have
become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions
and millions of people. Why? Because they work! With Sean Covey's
added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age,
the wisdom of the 7 habits will be refreshed for a new generation
of leaders. They include: Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with
the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think
Win/Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergise Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw This beloved classic
presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal
and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical
anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for
living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity -
principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the
wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change
creates. Stephen R. Covey dedicated his life to demonstrating how a
person can truly control their destiny with profound yet
straightforward guidance. As an internationally respected
leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organisational
consultant, and author, his advice gives insight to millions. He
sold more than 20 million books (in 40 languages), and The 7 Habits
of Highly Effective People was named the No. 1 Most Influential
Business Book of the Twentieth Century. He was the author of The
3rd Alternative, The 8th Habit, The Leader in Me, First Things
First, Principle-Centered Leadership, and many other titles. He
held an MBA from Harvard and a doctorate from Brigham Young
University, USA. He was the cofounder of FranklinCovey, a leading
global education and training firm with offices in 147 countries.
Sean Covey is President of FranklinCovey Education and oversees all
of Franklin Covey's International partnerships which cover over 140
countries. He is a New York Times best-selling author and has
written several books, including The 6 Most Important Decisions
You'll Ever Make, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, and The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective Teens, which has been translated into 20 languages
and sold over 4 million copies worldwide.
Could you leave behind the bustle of modern life and spend a
lifetime immersed in nature? In The Way of the Hermit, Ken Smith
recounts a life he has chosen to spend alone with the wilderness.
Seventy-four-year-old Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in
the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or
running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig,
known as 'the lonely loch', where he lives off the land: he fishes
for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple.
He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit. For the first
time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class
origins in Derbyshire, to the formative years he spent travelling
in the Yukon and finally how he came to be the Hermit of Loch
Treig. Looking back through decades of diary entries, Ken reflects
upon the reasons he turned his back on society, the vulnerability
of old age and the awe and wonder of a life lived in nature. The
Way of the Hermit is a humourous, transcendant and life-affirming
memoir.
'A must-have book for busy families who want to eat well and get
organised in the kitchen.' - Joe Wicks 'Everything you need to know
about family nutrition and mealtime happiness.' - Giovanna Fletcher
For many parents, feeding the whole family healthy, creative,
home-cooked meals can be a struggle, with busy schedules and
different tastes to navigate. After the initial care taken in the
weaning stage, it's easy to find yourself falling back on oven
chips! If you have a baby to feed alongside older children,
sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. Expert nutritionist
Charlotte Stirling-Reed is here to help. Following on from her
bestselling books How to Wean Your Baby and How to Feed Your
Toddler, this book brings Charlotte's trademark approach of
practical support and nurturing step-by-step guidance to help you
manage the juggle of family life. With 70 delicious, balanced
recipes, with clear baby and toddler adaptations for each with
Charlotte's expert advice, you'll soon find mealtimes can be
stress-free and healthy, so you can continue your journey of
bringing up adventurous little foodies. 'Mealtimes are so much
easier with Charlotte's guidance.' - Kate Ferdinand
Pre-order now and discover the incredible story of one woman's solo
journey across the Bay of Biscay, into the Mediterranean, and the
unexpected joy of solitude, self-discovery and resilience
__________ 'We have no idea how much resilience there is inside us
until we have to draw on it. We learn that we grow through
adversity only as we go through it. That we crave happiness like
plants leaning toward the light' When Susan quit her job in London
and set sail off the south coast of England on her beloved
sailboat, Isean, she was unaware this spontaneous departure would
lead to a three-year journey spanning several countries across the
continent. With only the very basics on board, resourcefulness
becomes an unexpected source of joy and contentment. The highs and
lows of living in such an extreme way awakens a newfound
appreciation for the beauty of her surroundings, for being safe -
for just being alive. For all the physical and navigational
challenges of her journey, the other side of her story reveals a
more important change - an inner journey - that took place along
the way. This wasn't merely a challenge, a mid-life adventure or
gap-year career break; it was much gentler than that, but much
greater too. She was seeking nothing less than an entirely
different life, having left the land far behind to call the wild,
unbiddable sea home. __________
This tenth-anniversary edition of the game-changing #1 New York Times bestseller features a new foreword and new tools to make the work your own.
For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen-table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what’s now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in thirty-five different languages across the globe.
What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way.
Brené writes, “This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, ‘My story matters because I matter.’ Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance.”
A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the
author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Stillness is the Key,
and Obstacle is the Way - over 1 million copies sold 'Re-read it
each year. It's that important' Derek Sivers, author of Anything
You Want 'Ryan Holiday is one of his generation's finest thinkers'
Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art 'This is a book I want
every athlete, aspiring leader, entrepreneur, thinker and doer to
read' George Raveling, Nike's Director of International Basketball
'Inspiring yet practical' Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of
Power It's wrecked the careers of promising young geniuses. It's
evaporated great fortunes and run companies into the ground. It's
made adversity unbearable and turned struggle into shame. Every
great philosopher has warned against it, in our most lasting
stories and countless works of art, in all culture and all ages.
Its name? Ego, and it is the enemy - of ambition, of success and of
resilience. In Ego is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday shows us how and why
ego is such a powerful internal opponent to be guarded against at
all stages of our careers and lives, and that we can only create
our best work when we identify, acknowledge and disarm its dangers.
Drawing on an array of inspiring characters and narratives from
literature, philosophy and history, the book explores the nature
and dangers of ego to illustrate how you can be humble in your
aspirations, gracious in your success and resilient in your
failures. The result is an inspiring and timely reminder that
humility and confidence are our greatest friends when confronting
the challenges of a culture that tends to fan the flames of ego, a
book full of themes and life lessons that will resonate, uplift and
inspire.
’The lack of information around how ADHD and autism shows up in
adults means that many of us have been assuming we were anxious,
not working hard enough, or just entirely failing altogether.’
– Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia Written by two late-diagnosed
neurodivergent women and the founders of fast-growing online
community @IAmPayingAttention, HOW NOT TO FIT IN is an
handbook-meets-rallying cry. Foregrounding women’s experiences
with Autism and ADHD, the book will explore the journey women go on
to discovering and accepting that they are neurodivergent, why
getting diagnosis can be so fraught and gendered, and how to
navigate a world which centres neurotypical brains in the realms of
relationships, careers, friendships and finances. This innovative
book will be essential reading for anyone whose brain seems to see
the world in a different way.
The world has reopened and so has the Poetry Pharmacy: the powerful
final instalment in the hugely beloved series After the tumult of
the last years, William Sieghart is back to prescribe the perfect
poem for a variety of life's ailments, offering hope and comfort to
readers in need. Here, he draws on the emails he received from the
public during multiple lockdowns, as well as tried-and-true
classics from his in-person pharmacies, to create an essential
anthology of poetry for our times. Through his expert curation and
insightful commentary, he reminds us of the power of words to help
us heal, to reconnect us with the world and to recover what has
been lost. From weathering sorrow and sudden loss, to dealing with
environmental despair and burnout, this new selection speaks
directly to a society in urgent need of comfort and compassion.
Whether you're searching for guidance, hope, or simply a moment of
beauty, The Poetry Pharmacy Forever is here to provide solace, joy
and inspiration, one verse at a time.
On 18 September 2018, the Constitutional Court of South Africa declared it a
protected right for adults to grow and use cannabis in the privacy of their own
homes. At Home With Cannabis provides the reader with everything they
need to know to confi dently make and use cannabis products safely and
effectively at home.
Kelly McQue shares her experience in helping others successfully heal or
manage their conditions, provides tried-and-tested recipes and includes a
basic dosage guide for treating different health issues.
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