Missy's bookshelf: personal-development en-US Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:45:27 -0800 60 Missy's bookshelf: personal-development 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg The Let Them Theory 216351768
If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words¡ªLet Them¡ªwill set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands¡ªand this book will show you exactly how to do it.

In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins¡ªNew York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset¡ªteaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life.

Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things¡ªat work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals¡ªand how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve.

Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way.

Learn how

Stop wasting energy on things you can't control Stop comparing yourself to other peopleBreak free from fear and self-doubtRelease the grip of people's expectationsBuild the best friendships of your lifeCreate the love you deservePursue what truly matters to you with confidenceBuild resilience against everyday stressors and distractionsDefine your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment. . . and so much more.

The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential.

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words.]]> 311 Mel Robbins 1401971377 Missy 3 4.17 2024 The Let Them Theory
author: Mel Robbins
name: Missy
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2024
rating: 3
read at: 2025/02/16
date added: 2025/02/16
shelves: 2025-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Go-Giver Leader: A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business (Go-Giver, Book 2)]]> 26067918 ?
With their acclaimed bestseller The Go-Giver , Bob Burg and John David Mann proved that a heartfelt parable could also express a powerful idea. In The Go-Giver Leader (originally pub?lished as It¡¯s Not About You ), they offer an equally compelling tale about a struggling small business and the ambitious young executive trying to lead them to a crucial decision.
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Allen & Augustine has manufactured high-quality chairs for decades. Its people take pride in their work and feel loyal to their owners and management team. But this revered company is now at a crossroads, hurt by a tough economy, foreign competition, and a cash crunch. The air is filled with the scent of uncertainty, anxiety, perhaps even panic.
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Into this setting enters Ben, who¡¯s been assigned by a larger firm to promote a merger that will rescue Allen & Augustine. Ben¡¯s facts are the chair maker can either merge and modernize or go bankrupt and vanish. So why can¡¯t he persuade anyone to buy in, from the CEO on down?
Will Ben find a way to sway the employee shareholders before the climactic vote? And can Allen & Augustine survive without losing its soul? The answers may surprise you as you follow Ben on his journey to understanding that the path to genuine influence lies less in taking leadership than in giving it.
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This revised and updated edition includes a new introduction, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the authors.]]> 176 Bob Burg 039956294X Missy 5 4.31 The Go-Giver Leader: A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business (Go-Giver, Book 2)
author: Bob Burg
name: Missy
average rating: 4.31
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2017/03/31
date added: 2024/11/13
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones]]> 40244063 The instant New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold!

Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:
- make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
- overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;
- design your environment to make success easier;
- get back on track when you fall off course;
...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.]]> 306 James Clear Missy 2 4.41 2018 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
author: James Clear
name: Missy
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2018
rating: 2
read at: 2023/01/08
date added: 2023/01/22
shelves: 2023-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction¡ªFrom Childhood Through Adulthood]]> 53231680 A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction

"An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope."--Michael Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain

World-renowned authors Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey literally "wrote the book" on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their bestseller, Driven to Distraction, largely introduced this diagnosis to the public and sold more than a million copies along the way.

Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action. In ADHD 2.0, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey, both of whom have this "variable attention trait," draw on the latest science to provide both parents and adults with ADHD a plan for minimizing the downside and maximizing the benefits of ADHD at any age. They offer an arsenal of new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, including

- Find the right kind of difficult. Use these behavior assessments to discover the work, activity, or creative outlet best suited to an individual's unique strengths.
- Reimagine environment. What specific elements to look for--at home, at school, or in the workplace--to enhance the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in the ADHD mind.
- Embrace innate neurological tendencies. Take advantage of new findings about the brain's default mode network and cerebellum, which confer major benefits for people with ADHD.
- Tap into the healing power of connection. Tips for establishing and maintaining positive connection "the other Vitamind C" and the best antidote to the negativity that plagues so many people with ADHD.
- Consider medication. Gets the facts about the underlying chemistry, side effects, and proven benefits of all the pharmaceutical options.

As inspiring as it is practical, 'ADHD 2.0' will help you tap into the power of this mercurial condition and find the key that unlocks potential.




RUNNING TIME => 7hrs.

?2021 Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey (P)2021 Random House Audio]]> 208 Edward M. Hallowell 0399178732 Missy 4 4.05 2021 ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction¡ªFrom Childhood Through Adulthood
author: Edward M. Hallowell
name: Missy
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2021
rating: 4
read at: 2023/01/10
date added: 2023/01/22
shelves: personal-development, parenting, 2023-reads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience]]> 58330567 Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances¡ªa universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.

Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as on Brown's singular skills as a storyteller, to show us how accurately naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning, and choice.

Brown shares, "I want this book to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves."]]> 301 Bren¨¦ Brown 0399592555 Missy 5 4.33 2021 Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
author: Bren¨¦ Brown
name: Missy
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2022/02/27
date added: 2022/02/27
shelves: 2022-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism]]> 43708708 7 Robin DiAngelo 0807071161 Missy 5 so much and would recommend this to everyone I
know. Not an exaggeration.]]> 4.14 2018 White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
author: Robin DiAngelo
name: Missy
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2018
rating: 5
read at: 2020/02/05
date added: 2020/02/21
shelves: 2020-reads, personal-development
review:
What an eye opening lesson on racism. I learned
so much and would recommend this to everyone I
know. Not an exaggeration.
]]> <![CDATA[Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World]]> 40672036
In this timely and enlightening book, the bestselling author of Deep Work introduces a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives.

Digital minimalists are all around us. They're the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. They can get lost in a good book, a woodworking project, or a leisurely morning run. They can have fun with friends and family without the obsessive urge to document the experience. They stay informed about the news of the day, but don't feel overwhelmed by it. They don't experience "fear of missing out" because they already know which activities provide them meaning and satisfaction.

Now, Newport gives us a name for this quiet movement, and makes a persuasive case for its urgency in our tech-saturated world. Common sense tips, like turning off notifications, or occasional rituals like observing a digital sabbath, don't go far enough in helping us take back control of our technological lives, and attempts to unplug completely are complicated by the demands of family, friends and work. What we need instead is a thoughtful method to decide what tools to use, for what purposes, and under what conditions.

Drawing on a diverse array of real-life examples, from Amish farmers to harried parents to Silicon Valley programmers, Newport identifies the common practices of digital minimalists and the ideas that underpin them. He shows how digital minimalists are rethinking their relationship to social media, rediscovering the pleasures of the offline world, and reconnecting with their inner selves through regular periods of solitude. He then shares strategies for integrating these practices into your life, starting with a thirty-day "digital declutter" process that has already helped thousands feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

Technology is intrinsically neither good nor bad. The key is using it to support your goals and values, rather than letting it use you. This book shows the way.]]> 302 Cal Newport 052553654X Missy 3 4.06 2019 Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
author: Cal Newport
name: Missy
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2019/12/18
date added: 2019/12/18
shelves: 2019-reads, personal-development
review:
3.5 stars. Not groundbreaking, but it really made me think about why I have a smart phone and how it¡¯s helpful and distracting
]]> <![CDATA[Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know]]> 43848929 Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers -- and why they often go wrong.

How did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to each other that isn't true?

While tackling these questions, Malcolm Gladwell was not solely writing a book for the page. He was also producing for the ear. In the audiobook version of Talking to Strangers, you'll hear the voices of people he interviewed--scientists, criminologists, military psychologists. Court transcripts are brought to life with re-enactments. You actually hear the contentious arrest of Sandra Bland by the side of the road in Texas. As Gladwell revisits the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, the trial of Amanda Knox, and the suicide of Sylvia Plath, you hear directly from many of the players in these real-life tragedies. There's even a theme song - Janelle Monae's "Hell You Talmbout."

Something is very wrong, Gladwell argues, with the tools and strategies we use to make sense of people we don't know. And because we don't know how to talk to strangers, we are inviting conflict and misunderstanding in ways that have a profound effect on our lives and our world.]]> 388 Malcolm Gladwell 0316478520 Missy 4 4.00 2019 Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know
author: Malcolm Gladwell
name: Missy
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2019
rating: 4
read at: 2019/11/21
date added: 2019/11/21
shelves: 2019-reads, personal-development
review:
This is my second Malcolm Gladwell book and it has me wondering why it took me so long to pick another one up. I first read David and Goliath years ago and it was fascinating. Talking to Strangers was no different. If you want to take a deep dive into perception and personal interactions - grab this book. Somehow, Gladwell can take cases and stories like Jerry Sandusky, Bernie Madoff and Sylvia Plath and weave them all together into an introspective look at how we interact with those we don¡¯t know.
]]> <![CDATA[Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter & Organize to Make More Room for Happiness]]> 39901314
In the context of a happy life, a messy desk or crowded coat closet is a trivial problem¨Cyet Gretchen Rubin has found that getting control of the stuff of life makes us feel more in control of our lives generally. By getting rid of things we don¡¯t use, don¡¯t need, or don¡¯t love, as well as things that don¡¯t work, don¡¯t fit, or don¡¯t suit, we free our mind (and our shelves) for what we truly value.

In this trim book filled with insights, strategies, and sometimes surprising tips, Gretchen tackles the key challenges of creating outer order, by explaining how to ¡°Make Choices,¡± ¡°Create Order,¡± ¡°Know Yourself¨Cand Others,¡± ¡°Cultivate Helpful Habits,¡± and, of course, ¡°Add Beauty.¡±

When we get our possessions under control, we feel both calmer and more energetic. With a sense of humor, and also a clear sense of what¡¯s realistic for most people, Gretchen suggests dozens of manageable steps for creating a more serene, orderly environment¨Cone that helps us to create the lives we yearn for.]]> 208 Gretchen Rubin Missy 3 3.54 2019 Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter & Organize to Make More Room for Happiness
author: Gretchen Rubin
name: Missy
average rating: 3.54
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2019/03/24
date added: 2019/03/24
shelves: 2019-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Silver Hair: Say Goodbye to the Dye and Let Your Natural Light Shine: A Handbook]]> 33572514 DISCOVER THE POWER of Silver

Whether you¡¯re naturally graying, weaning yourself off the dye, or coveting the chic #grannyhair trend, your hair will shine with this empowering guide.

Here are step-by-step tips on letting nature take its course¡ªor using lowlights, highlights, blending, and toning to transition with minimal drama (and avoid a skunk line). Tips on haircuts, tricks for the best care (conditioning is crucial). Products, including the DIY variety. Plus, the most flattering clothing and makeup to accentuate any shade of gray. With unique treatments and techniques from hair guru Lorraine Massey, Silver Hair is a call for celebrating and enhancing your natural radiance, with thrilling results.

Welcome to the inspiring guide for every woman who¡¯s ready to find her true colors. Written by the authors of the national bestseller Curly Girl, here is everything you need to know, from going gray stylishly to living silver gorgeously, including Silver Lining Stories and before-and-after photos of real women. Going silver is not just about a certain look, or saving time and money at the stylist¡ªit¡¯s about fulfilling a deeper desire for authenticity, empowerment, and the freedom to be oneself at any age. So let¡¯s get started.

Featuring:
The many perks of naturally silver hair
Style and beauty to play up the silver
Toners and color blending
Avoiding the skunk line
Hair care routines
DIY recipes, including Lavender and Verbena Herbal Hair Tonic
Face-framing silver streaks]]> 208 Lorraine Massey 0761189297 Missy 3 3.84 Silver Hair: Say Goodbye to the Dye and Let Your Natural Light Shine: A Handbook
author: Lorraine Massey
name: Missy
average rating: 3.84
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2019/02/17
date added: 2019/02/17
shelves: health, personal-development, 2019-reads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.]]> 40163165 New York Times bestsellers, Bren¨¦ Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead.

Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential.

When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it's necessary to do good work.

But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can't do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start.

Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Bren¨¦ Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question:

How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?

In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love.

Brown writes, "One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of skills and practices that are 100 percent teachable. It's learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It's why we're here."

Whether you've read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you're new to Bren¨¦ Brown's work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.]]> 320 Bren¨¦ Brown 0399592520 Missy 5 4.25 2018 Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
author: Bren¨¦ Brown
name: Missy
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2018
rating: 5
read at: 2018/10/25
date added: 2018/10/28
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing]]> 832543 Building on wisdom from Hindu, Christian, and Kaballah traditions, this comprehensive guide to energy healing reveals the hidden stresses, beliefs, and attitudes that cause illness.?

Anatomy of the Spirit is the boldest presentation to date of energy medicine by one of its premier practitioners, internationally acclaimed medical intuitive Caroline Myss, one of the "hottest new voices in the alternative health/spirituality scene" (Publishers Weekly). Based on fifteen years of research into energy medicine, Dr. Myss's work shows how every illness corresponds to a pattern of emotional and psychological stresses, beliefs, and attitudes that have influenced corresponding areas of the human body.

Anatomy of the Spirit also presents Dr. Myss's breakthrough model of the body's seven centers of spiritual and physical power, in which she synthesizes the ancient wisdom of three spiritual traditions-the Hindu chakras, the Christian sacraments, and the Kabbalah's Tree of Life-to demonstrate the seven stages through which everyone must pass in the search for higher consciousness and spiritual maturity. With this model, Dr. Myss shows how you can develop your own latent powers of intuition as you simultaneously cultivate your personal power and spiritual growth.

By teaching you to see your body and spirit in a new way, Anatomy of the Spirit provides you with the tools for spiritual maturity and physical wholeness that will change your life.]]> 302 Caroline Myss 0609800140 Missy 0 4.15 2011 Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing
author: Caroline Myss
name: Missy
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2011
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2018/09/04
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development, spirituality
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself]]> 1963638 The Untethered Soul offers simple yet profound answers to these questions.

Whether this is your first exploration of inner space, or you¡¯ve devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. You¡¯ll discover what you can do to put an end to the habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness. By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness, author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization.

Copublished with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) The Untethered Soul begins by walking you through your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, helping you uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy. It then delves into what you can do to free yourself from the habitual thoughts, emotions, and energy patterns that limit your consciousness. Finally, with perfect clarity, this book opens the door to a life lived in the freedom of your innermost being.]]> 183 Michael A. Singer Missy 3 4.19 2007 The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
author: Michael A. Singer
name: Missy
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2018/08/08
date added: 2018/08/08
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development, spirituality
review:
I won¡¯t lie - the start of the book flew over my head. But once we dug into your energy and being happy, the book started to shine for me. I feel like I need a hard copy of this one to go back to.
]]> <![CDATA[Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say]]> 35018200 New York Times bestselling memoirs, Corrigan distilled our core relationships to their essences, showcasing a warm, easy storytelling style.?Now, in Tell Me More, she¡¯s back with a deeply personal, unfailingly honest, and often hilarious examination of the essential phrases that turn the wheel of life.

In ¡°I Don¡¯t Know,¡± Corrigan wrestles to make peace with uncertainty, whether it¡¯s over invitations that never came or a friend¡¯s agonizing infertility. In ¡°No,¡± she admires her mother¡¯s ability to set boundaries and her liberating willingness to be unpopular. In ¡°Tell Me More,¡± a facialist named Tish teaches her something important about listening. And in ¡°I Was Wrong,¡± she comes clean about her disastrous role in a family fight¡ªand explains why saying sorry may not be enough. With refreshing candor, a deep well of empathy, and her signature desire to understand ¡°the thing behind the thing,¡± Corrigan swings between meditations on life with a preoccupied husband and two mercurial teenage daughters to profound observations on love and loss.

With the streetwise, ever-relatable voice that defines Corrigan¡¯s work, Tell Me More is a moving and meaningful take on the power of the right words at the right moment to change everything.]]> 240 Kelly Corrigan Missy 5 4.16 2018 Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say
author: Kelly Corrigan
name: Missy
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2018
rating: 5
read at: 2018/08/05
date added: 2018/08/05
shelves: 2018-reads, memoirs, personal-development
review:
Kelly Corrigan nails it. The tough things we should say but usually stop ourselves before the words leave our lips. I related to her mom spazz attacks, her honesty and her willingness to share it all. Such a good read and so worth revisiting over and over again.
]]> <![CDATA[Letting Go of Leo: How I Broke up with Perfection]]> 37889438
Despite your have-it-all-together life, you can¡¯t figure out how to accept or perfect yourself. You¡¯ve tried diets, intense exercise, shopping, and stuffing brownies in your face. Yet nothing fills the hole deep inside, and you worry, Will I ever be enough?

You¡¯ve come to the right place.

In Letting Go of Leo, Simi Botic gets personal about what she¡¯s experienced and learned. She shares stories about eating a jar of peanut butter without choking to death. Stories about her thighs rubbing together. Stories of living a fantasy where she would marry Leo DiCaprio and win an Oscar. Stories of realizing that real life can be better than any fantasy, that she could show up for the good stuff and the hard stuff and, most importantly, for herself.

Simi used to freak out about food, her body, and not being perfect enough. She freaks out a lot less now. In Letting Go of Leo, she shares how she broke up with perfection¡ªand how you can too.]]> 149 Simi Botic 1504393287 Missy 4 4.38 Letting Go of Leo: How I Broke up with Perfection
author: Simi Botic
name: Missy
average rating: 4.38
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2018/07/29
date added: 2018/07/29
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development, health, memoirs
review:
Never before have I read a book that nails how I have let myself become with my health and fitness. Expecting perfection from myself and then feeling intense guilt when I don¡¯t achieve it. Reading this was a step in my work to undo that mindset.
]]> <![CDATA[Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All]]> 17288649
Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." ?But two of the leading experts in innovation, design, and creativity on the planet show us that each and every ?one of us is creative. ?In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives, and in our personal lives, and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems. ?It is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers.]]> 288 Tom Kelley 038534936X Missy 3 3.97 2013 Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All
author: Tom Kelley
name: Missy
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2013
rating: 3
read at: 2018/05/01
date added: 2018/05/01
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success]]> 26114128
In Sleep Smarter , Stevenson shares easy tips and tricks to discover the best sleep and best health of your life. With his 14-Day Sleep Makeover, you¡¯ll learn how to create the ideal sleep sanctuary, how to hack sunlight to regulate your circadian rhythms, which clinically proven sleep nutrients and supplements you need, and stress-reduction exercises and fitness tips to keep you mentally and physically sharp.

Sleep Smarter is the ultimate guide to sleeping better, feeling refreshed, and achieving a healthier, happier life.]]> 288 Shawn Stevenson 1623367395 Missy 4 3.95 2014 Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success
author: Shawn Stevenson
name: Missy
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2018/02/19
date added: 2018/02/19
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development, health
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery]]> 28268515 Ignorance is bliss except in self-awareness...

What you don't know about yourself can hurt you and your relationships¨Dand even keep you in the shallows with God. Do you want help figuring out who you are and why you're stuck in the same ruts? The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system with an uncanny accuracy in describing how human beings are wired, both positively and negatively.

In The Road Back to You Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile forge a unique approach¨Da practical, comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of ourselves, compassion for others, and love for God. Witty and filled with stories, this book allows you to peek inside each of the nine Enneagram types, keeping you turning the pages long after you have read the chapter about your own number. Not only will you learn more about yourself, but you will also start to see the world through other people's eyes, understanding how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do. Beginning with changes you can start making today, the wisdom of the Enneagram can help take you further along into who you really are¨Dleading you into places of spiritual discovery you would never have found on your own, and paving the way to the wiser, more compassionate person you want to become.]]> 238 Ian Morgan Cron 0830846190 Missy 5 4.20 2016 The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
author: Ian Morgan Cron
name: Missy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2018/02/10
date added: 2018/02/10
shelves: 2018-reads, christian-life, personal-development
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]]> <![CDATA[The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World]]> 33832448
Hugely popular in Korea, Haemin Sunim is a Zen meditation teacher whose teachings transcend religions and borders and resonate with people of all ages. With insight and compassion drawn from a life full of change, the 'mega-monk' succeeds at encouraging all of us to notice that when you slow down, the world slows down with you.]]> 113 Haemin Sunim 0698156420 Missy 4 4.20 2012 The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World
author: Haemin Sunim
name: Missy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2018/01/31
date added: 2018/01/31
shelves: 2018-reads, spirituality, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom]]> 6596 The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. The Four Agreements are: Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don't Take Anything Personally, Don't Make Assumptions, Always Do Your Best.]]> 152 Miguel Ruiz 1878424505 Missy 5 4.20 1997 The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
author: Miguel Ruiz
name: Missy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 1997
rating: 5
read at: 2018/01/21
date added: 2018/01/21
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Judgement Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life]]> 36503755 Super Soul 100 and #1 New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein comes a clear, proactive, step-by-step program to rid yourself of the tendency to judge yourself and others, and find your way back to true healing and oneness.

Judgment¡ªboth being judged and judging others¡ªis the core of our discomfort. While it¡¯s powerful, judgment isn¡¯t complicated. It¡¯s simply the separation from oneness. The moment we see ourselves as separate we detour into a false belief system that is out of alignment with our true nature. That separation, often a reflection of our own insecurities projected onto others, keeps us feeling alienated and alone.

The Judgment Detox is an interactive process that calls on spiritual principles from the text A Course in Miracles, Kundalini yoga, meditation, EFT, and metaphysical teachings, allowing us to release the beliefs that hold us back from living a better life. Gabby has demystified these principles to make them easy to apply and commit to.

The six steps include:

-Witness your judgment without judgment
-Honor the wound
-Put love on the alter
-See for the first time
-Cut the cords
-Bring your shadows to light

This step-by-step process offers a path to true healing, oneness, and a deeper connection to the universe and those around us.]]> 240 Gabrielle Bernstein 1788170733 Missy 5 3.63 2018 Judgement Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life
author: Gabrielle Bernstein
name: Missy
average rating: 3.63
book published: 2018
rating: 5
read at: 2018/01/21
date added: 2018/01/21
shelves: 2018-reads, personal-development, spirituality
review:
It all comes down to compassion and forgiveness. This is just what I needed to hear right now. Gabby has a kind way of calling us out for our judgement - of ourselves and others - and she offers concrete and helpful ways to change that behavior.
]]> The 12 Week Year 10009377
The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to 12 weeks

Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a 12-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your "year" to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isn't enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. The 12 Week Year creates focus and clarity on what matters most and a sense of urgency to do it now. In the end more of the important stuff gets done and the impact on results is profound.Explains how to leverage the power of a 12-week year to drive improved results in any area of your lifeOffers a how-to book for both individuals and organizations seeking to improve their execution effectivenessAuthors are leading experts on execution and implementation

Turn your organization's idea of a year on its head, and speed your journey to success.

2013 Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington (P)2014 Audible Inc.]]> 208 Brian P. Moran Missy 3 3.79 2009 The 12 Week Year
author: Brian P. Moran
name: Missy
average rating: 3.79
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2017/12/05
date added: 2017/12/06
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights and Inspirational Conversations]]> 36406975 The Wisdom of Sundays features insightful selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah Winfrey and some of today's most admired thought leaders.

Visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington and Shonda Rhimes share their lessons in finding purpose. World-renowned teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, and Wayne Dyer explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection. And best-selling writers like Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Elizabeth Lesser explore forgiveness and letting go.

Organized into ten chapters - each one representing a powerful step in Oprah's own spiritual journey, and introduced with a personal essay by Oprah herself - the moments of inspiration that have enlightened millions on the three-time Emmy Award-winning Super Soul Sunday are collected in The Wisdom of Sundays, a cherishable, deeply affecting book.

Paired with more than 100 beautiful photographs, including many from Oprah's private property in California, The Wisdom of Sundays promises to be a timeless keepsake that will help readers awaken to life's wondrous possibilities.

Oprah Winfrey says, "If you want to be more fully present and live with a wide-open heart, this is where your journey begins."

]]> 351 Oprah Winfrey 1509874100 Missy 5 4.26 2017 The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights and Inspirational Conversations
author: Oprah Winfrey
name: Missy
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2017/11/14
date added: 2017/12/04
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development, spirituality
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)]]> 33566873 Better Than Before and The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you do at home, at work, and in life.

During her multibook investigation into understanding human nature, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the seemingly dry question "How do I respond to expectations?" we gain explosive self-knowledge. She discovered that based on their answer, people fit into Four Tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels. Our Tendency shapes every aspect of our behavior, so using this framework allows us to make better decisions, meet deadlines, suffer less stress, and engage more effectively.

More than 600,000 people have taken her online quiz, and managers, doctors, teachers, spouses, and parents already use the framework to help people make significant, lasting change.

The Four Tendencies hold practical answers if you've ever thought...

¡¤ People can rely on me, but I can't rely on myself.
¡¤ How can I help someone to follow good advice?
¡¤ People say I ask too many questions.
¡¤ How do I work with someone who refuses to do what I ask or who keeps telling me what to do?

With sharp insight, compelling research, and hilarious examples, The Four Tendencies will help you get happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. It's far easier to succeed when you know what works for you.]]> 7 Gretchen Rubin 0525496289 Missy 5 3.81 2017 The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)
author: Gretchen Rubin
name: Missy
average rating: 3.81
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2017/11/18
date added: 2017/11/18
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM]]> 17166225 Start waking up to your full potential every single day with the updated and expanded edition of the groundbreaking book with more than 2 million copies sold.

Getting everything you want out of life isn¡¯t about doing more. It¡¯s about becoming more. Hal Elrod and The Miracle Morning have helped millions of people become the person they need to be to create the life they¡¯ve always wanted. Now, it¡¯s your turn.

Hal¡¯s revolutionary S.A.V.E.R.S. method is a simple, effective step-by-step process to transform your life in as little as six minutes per day:

?Silence: Reduce stress and improve mental clarity by beginning each day with peaceful, purposeful quiet
?Affirmations: Reprogram your mind to overcome any fears or beliefs that are limiting your potential or causing you to suffer
?Visualization:Experience the power of mentally rehearsing yourself showing up at your best each day
?Exercise: Boost your mental and physical energy in as little as 60 seconds
?Reading: Acquire knowledge and expand your abilities by learning from experts
?Scribing: Keep a journal to deepen gratitude, gain insights, track progress, and increase your productivity by getting clear on your top priorities

This updated and expanded edition has more than 40 pages of new content, including:

?The Miracle Evening: Optimize your bedtime and sleep to wake up every day feeling refreshed and energized for your Miracle Morning
?The Miracle Life: Begin your path to inner freedom so you can truly be happy and learn to love the life you have while you create the life you want]]> 172 Hal Elrod Missy 4 3.91 2012 The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM
author: Hal Elrod
name: Missy
average rating: 3.91
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2016/04/01
date added: 2017/11/14
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
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]]> <![CDATA[The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment]]> 6708 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781577314806.

To make the journey into the Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. From the very first page of Eckhart Tolle's extraordinary book, we move rapidly into a significantly higher altitude where we breathe a lighter air. We become connected to the indestructible essence of our Being, ¡°The eternal, ever present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.¡± Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle uses simple language and an easy question-and-answer format to guide us.

A word-of-mouth phenomenon since its first publication, The Power of Now is one of those rare books with the power to create an experience in readers, one that can radically change their lives for the better.]]> 229 Eckhart Tolle Missy 2 4.16 1997 The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
author: Eckhart Tolle
name: Missy
average rating: 4.16
book published: 1997
rating: 2
read at: 2017/11/09
date added: 2017/11/09
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
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]]> You Can Heal Your Life 129603 253 Louise L. Hay 8176210773 Missy 4 4.16 1984 You Can Heal Your Life
author: Louise L. Hay
name: Missy
average rating: 4.16
book published: 1984
rating: 4
read at: 2017/10/30
date added: 2017/10/30
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
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]]> <![CDATA[You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth]]> 30900534 ¡°A cheerful manifesto on removing obstacles between yourself and the income of your dreams.¡± ¡ªNew York Magazine

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass, a life-changing guide to making the kind of money you¡¯ve only ever dreamed of

You Are a Badass at Making Money will launch you past the fears and stumbling blocks that have kept financial success beyond your reach. Drawing on her own transformation¡ªover just a few years¡ªfrom a woman living in a converted garage with tumbleweeds blowing through her bank account to a woman who travels the world in style, Jen Sincero channels the inimitable sass and practicality that made You Are a Badass an indomitable bestseller. She combines hilarious personal essays with bite-size, aha concepts that unlock earning potential and get real results.

Learn to:

? Uncover what's holding you back from making money
? Give your doubts, fears, and excuses the heave-ho
? Relate to money in a new (and lucrative) way
? Shake up the cocktail of creation
? Tap into your natural ability to grow rich
? Shape your reality¡ªstop playing victim to circumstance
? Get as wealthy as you wanna be

¡°This book truly crystallizes the concept that financial abundance is an inside job¡ªin that it all begins with your mindset¡ªand Sincero gets serious (in the funniest ways possible) about helping you identify your particular limiting beliefs surrounding money.¡± ¡ªPopSugar]]> 267 Jen Sincero 0735222975 Missy 4 3.87 2017 You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
author: Jen Sincero
name: Missy
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2017/10/20
date added: 2017/10/20
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way]]> 19793 Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has researched intention as a force in the universe that allows the act of creation to take place. This book explores intention¡ªnot as something you do¡ªbut as an energy you¡¯re a part of. We¡¯re all intended here through the invisible power of intention. This is the first book to look at intention as a field of energy that you can access to begin co-creating your life with the power of intention.
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Part I deals with the principles of intention, offering true stories and examples on ways to make the connection. Dr. Dyer identifies the attributes of the all-creating universal mind of intention as creative, kind, loving, beautiful, expanding, endlessly abundant, and receptive, explaining the importance of emulating this source of creativity. In Part II, Dr. Dyer offers an intention guide with specific ways to apply the co-creating principles in daily life. Part III is an exhilarating description of Dr. Dyer¡¯s vision of a world in harmony with the universal mind of intention.
?]]> 272 Wayne W. Dyer 1401902162 Missy 4 4.19 2004 The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way
author: Wayne W. Dyer
name: Missy
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at: 2017/10/11
date added: 2017/10/15
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life]]> 24366759 The author of the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, tackles the critical ?How do we change??
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Gretchen Rubin's through habits. Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life.?It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives.
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So if habits are a key to change, then what we really need to know How do we change our habits?
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Better than Before answers that question. It presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits¡ªand to change them for good. Infused with Rubin¡¯s compelling voice, rigorous research, and easy humor, and packed with vivid stories of lives transformed, Better than Before explains the (sometimes counter-intuitive) core principles of habit formation.
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Along the way, Rubin uses herself as guinea pig, tests her theories on family and friends, and answers readers¡¯ most pressing questions¡ªoddly, questions that other writers and researchers tend to ?

??Why do I find it tough to create a habit for something I?love?to do?
??Sometimes I can change a habit overnight, and sometimes I can¡¯t change a habit, no matter how hard I try. Why?
??How quickly can I change a habit?
??What can I do to make sure I stick to a new habit?
??How can I help someone else change a habit?
??Why can I keep habits that benefit others, but can¡¯t make habits that are just for me?

Whether readers want to get more sleep, stop checking their devices, maintain a healthy weight, or finish an important project, habits make?change possible. Reading just a few chapters of Better Than Before will make readers eager to start work on their own habits¡ªeven before they¡¯ve finished the book.]]> 322 Gretchen Rubin 0385348622 Missy 4 3.93 2015 Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life
author: Gretchen Rubin
name: Missy
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2017/09/20
date added: 2017/09/20
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
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]]> <![CDATA[Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone]]> 34556334 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A timely and important book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection

Look for Bren? Brown's new podcast, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast Unlocking Us!

HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK

"True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are." Social scientist Bren? Brown, PhD, LMSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives--experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping a clear path to true belonging.

Brown argues that we're experiencing a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. She writes, "True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that's rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it's easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. But true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it's a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It's a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts." Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness. Brown writes, "The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it's the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand."]]> 5 Bren¨¦ Brown 0525494901 Missy 5
Braving the Wilderness is about us belonging to each other and our own selves. I would recommend it for EVERYONE. Especially in this world of "us vs. them" we're living in today. ]]> 4.20 2017 Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
author: Bren¨¦ Brown
name: Missy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2017/09/16
date added: 2017/09/16
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
review:
A short read from Bren¨¦ Brown that I'll no doubt read again. Actually, I listened to the audiobook first and I have to say, the minute it started and I heard Bren¨¦'s voice, I let out a sigh and settled in like I was welcoming back an old friend. I love her logic. I love how she breaks things down. I love how she's not ashamed or afraid to swear when talking to us. She's authentic. She's not afraid of the tough subjects and with Braving the Wilderness, I now feel like I can start talking about tough subjects without as much trepidation or fear.

Braving the Wilderness is about us belonging to each other and our own selves. I would recommend it for EVERYONE. Especially in this world of "us vs. them" we're living in today.
]]> <![CDATA[The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children]]> 7103545 300 Shefali Tsabary 1897238452 Missy 5 4.27 2010 The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children
author: Shefali Tsabary
name: Missy
average rating: 4.27
book published: 2010
rating: 5
read at: 2017/08/06
date added: 2017/08/08
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development, parenting
review:
The Conscious Parent made me think a lot about how I parent and the lessons my children are here to teach me, rather than what I'm here to teach them. It made me think twice about how I handle conflict and power struggles with them and has truly changed how I approach these instances. It's made me take a second look at "unfavorable" behavior, to dig deeper into why it could be happening. I listened to this on audible, and quickly purchased a hard copy so I could go back to it when needed.
]]> <![CDATA[A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"]]> 845977 A Course in Miracles and her insights on the application of love in the search for inner peace.

Williamson reveals how we each can become a miracle worker by accepting God and by the expression of love in our daily lives. Whether psychic pain is in the area of relationships, career, or health, she shows us how love is a potent force, the key to inner peace, and how by practicing love we can make our own lives more fulfilling while creating a more peaceful and loving world for our children.]]> 300 Marianne Williamson 0060927488 Missy 4 4.25 1992 A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
author: Marianne Williamson
name: Missy
average rating: 4.25
book published: 1992
rating: 4
read at: 2017/06/02
date added: 2017/06/02
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
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]]> <![CDATA[The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You]]> 815716 ÓÐÁ¦¹«Ë¾¡¢Õþ¸®»úév¡¢¹úÁ¬¡¢Â½¾üÊ¿¹ÙѧУ¡¢Ò»Á÷¥¢¥¹¥ê©`¥È¤Ë¤âÖ¸µ¼?½²Ñݤ¹¤ë¡¸ÊÀ½çÒ»¤Î¥á¥ó¥¿©`¡¹¤Ë¤è¤ë¥ê©`¥À©`¥·¥Ã¥×Âۤξö¶¨°æ!
Èˤò¶¯¤«¤·¡¢Ê¤¤Á¾A¤±¤ë¤¿¤á¤Î¡¸21¤Î‘éÂÔ˼¿¼¡¹¤¬Éí¤Ë¤Ä¤¯±¾¡£±Õ±Õ> 160 John C. Maxwell 0785274316 Missy 4 4.15 1998 The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
author: John C. Maxwell
name: Missy
average rating: 4.15
book published: 1998
rating: 4
read at: 2016/01/01
date added: 2017/03/31
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[You Are a Badass?: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life]]> 18961495 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? MORE THAN 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word¡ªnow updated and expanded for its 10th anniversary with a brand-new foreword, reader's guide, and more! In this refreshingly entertaining guide to reshaping your mindset and your life, mega-bestselling author and world-traveling success coach Jen Sincero serves up 27 bite-sized chapters full of hilarious and inspiring stories, sage advice, loving yet firm kicks in the rear, and easy-to-implement exercises to help



Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want. Shift your energy and attract what you desire. Create a life you totally love. And start creating it NOW. Make some damn money already. The kind you've never made before.

By the end of You Are a Badass, you¡¯ll understand how to blast past what¡¯s holding you back, make some serious changes, and start living the kind of life that once seemed impossible.]]> 258 Jen Sincero 0762448318 Missy 4 4.10 2013 You Are a Badass?: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
author: Jen Sincero
name: Missy
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2017/03/19
date added: 2017/03/19
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Think and Grow Rich (GP Self-Help Collection Book 2)]]> 29208440
ABOUT THE

Napoleon Hill was an American author in the area of the new thought movement who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. He is widely considered to be one of the great writers on success. His teachings have gone on to influence entire generations of success seekers, setting the standard for the foundations of today's motivational thinking. His most famous work¡ª'Think and Grow Rich' (1937), is one of the best-selling books of all time (at the time of Hill's death in 1970, Think and Grow Rich had sold 20 million copies). Hill's works examined the power of personal beliefs, and the role they play in personal success. He became an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1936.

"What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve" is one of Hill's hallmark expressions. How achievement actually occurs, and a formula for it that puts success in reach of the average person, were the focal points of Hill's books.]]> 125 Napoleon Hill Missy 3 4.41 1937 Think and Grow Rich (GP Self-Help Collection Book 2)
author: Napoleon Hill
name: Missy
average rating: 4.41
book published: 1937
rating: 3
read at: 2017/02/11
date added: 2017/02/11
shelves: 2017-reads, personal-development
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]]> <![CDATA[The Brain Warrior's Way: Ignite Your Energy and Focus, Attack Illness and Aging, Transform Pain into Purpose]]> 29808768 ?
When trying to live a healthy lifestyle, every day can feel like a battle. Forces are destroying our bodies and our minds. The standard American diet we consume is making us sick; we are constantly bombarded by a fear-mongering news media; and we¡¯re hypnotized by technical gadgets that keep us from our loved ones. Even our own genes can seem like they¡¯re out to get us. But you can win the war. You can live your life to the fullest, be your best, and feel your greatest, and the key to victory rests between your ears.
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Your brain runs your life. When it works right, your body works right, and your decisions tend to be thoughtful and goal directed. Bad choices, however, can lead to a myriad of problems in your body. Studies have shown that your habits turn on or off certain genes that make illness and early death more or less likely. But you can master your brain and body for the rest of your life with a scientifically-designed the Brain Warrior¡¯s Way.
?
Master your brain and body for the rest of your life. This is not a program to lose 10 pounds, even though you will do that¡ªand lose much more if needed. You can also prevent Alzheimer¡¯s, reverse aging, and improve
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-Overall health
-Focus
-Memory
-Energy
-Work
-Mood Stability
-Flexibility
-Inner Peace
-Relationships
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The Amens have helped tens of thousands of clients over thirty years, and now they can help you. It is time to live a better life¡ªright now!]]> 368 Daniel G. Amen 1101988479 Missy 5 3.88 The Brain Warrior's Way: Ignite Your Energy and Focus, Attack Illness and Aging, Transform Pain into Purpose
author: Daniel G. Amen
name: Missy
average rating: 3.88
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2017/01/16
date added: 2017/01/16
shelves: 2017-reads, fitness-health, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Getting Noticed: A No-Nonsense Guide to Standing Out and Selling More for Momtrepreneurs Who 'Ain't Got Time for That']]> 33399965 99 Lindsay Teague Moreno Missy 3 4.33 Getting Noticed: A No-Nonsense Guide to Standing Out and Selling More for Momtrepreneurs Who 'Ain't Got Time for That'
author: Lindsay Teague Moreno
name: Missy
average rating: 4.33
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2017/01/01
date added: 2017/01/16
shelves: personal-development, social-media, 2017-reads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea]]> 1873060
Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of ¡°go-givers:¡± a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial adviser, a real estate broker, and the ¡°Connector,¡± who brought them all together. Pindar¡¯s friends share with Joe the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and teach him how to open himself up to the power of giving.

Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving¡ªputting others¡¯ interests first and continually adding value to their lives¡ªultimately leads to unexpected returns.

Imparted with wit and grace, The Go-Giver is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that brings new relevance to the old proverb ¡°Give and you shall receive.¡±]]> 133 Bob Burg 159184200X Missy 5 4.31 2007 The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea
author: Bob Burg
name: Missy
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2007
rating: 5
read at: 2016/05/01
date added: 2017/01/01
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear]]> 24453082 Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.]]> 276 Elizabeth Gilbert 1594634718 Missy 5 3.95 2015 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
author: Elizabeth Gilbert
name: Missy
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2016/08/27
date added: 2017/01/01
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith]]> 30812840 A #1 New York Times Bestseller from Gabrielle Bernstein, called ¡°A new role model¡± by The New York Times and featured on Oprah¡¯s Super Soul Sunday as a next-generation thought leader.In this motivational and super inspirational book, The Universe Has Your Back, New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein teaches you how to transform your fear into faith in order to live a divinely guided life with confidence.ARE YOU READY TO WORK MIRACLES?Each story and lesson in the book guides you to release the blocks to what you most long happiness, security, clear purpose, and direction.These spiritual lessons will help you relinquish the need to control, so you ?can release anxiety and relax into a sense of certainty and freedom.You¡¯ll learn how to stop chasing life and truly live with a more positive mindset. Making the shift from fear to faith will give you a sense of power in a world that all too often makes us ?feel utterly powerless.When the tragedies of the world seem overwhelming, this book will help guide you back to your true power and peace. Follow the secrets revealed in this book to unleash the presence of your power and know always that the Universe has your back.Chapter Titles ¡¤???????? You Have a Hidden Power¡¤???????? You Are the Dreamer of Your Dream¡¤???????? You Are Always Being Guided. Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It¡¤???????? Your Vibes Speak Louder Than Your Words¡¤???????? The Universe Works Fast When You're Having Fun!¡¤???????? Obstacles Are Detours in the Right Direction¡¤???????? Certainty Clears the Path for What You Desire¡¤???????? The Universe Speaks in Mysterious Ways¡¤???????? Oneness Sets You Free¡¤???????? You Are the Universe¡¤???????? When You Think You're Surrendered, Surrender More¡¤???????? Be an Instrument for LoveGabrielle says, "My commitment with this book is to wake up as many people as possible to their connection to faith and joy. In that connection, we can be guided to our true to be love and spread love. These words can no longer be cute buzz phrases that we merely post on social media. Rather, these words must be our mission. The happiness, safety, and security we long for lies in our commitment to love."When you follow this path, you¡¯ll begin to feel a swell of energy move through you. You will find strength when you are down, synchronicity and support when you¡¯re lost, safety in the face of uncertainty, and joy when you ?are otherwise in pain.]]> 201 Gabrielle Bernstein 1401952011 Missy 5 A good guide to living with love

Fear vs. love.
It's a concept I hadn't considered until reading The Universe Has Your Back. I highlighted more of this book than I thought I would. That's a good thing :)]]> 4.16 2016 The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith
author: Gabrielle Bernstein
name: Missy
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2016/11/21
date added: 2017/01/01
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:
A good guide to living with love

Fear vs. love.
It's a concept I hadn't considered until reading The Universe Has Your Back. I highlighted more of this book than I thought I would. That's a good thing :)
]]> <![CDATA[Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less]]> 19776547 ? found yourself stretched too thin?
? simultaneously felt overworked and underutilized?
? felt busy but not productive?
? felt like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people¡¯s agendas?

If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist.

Essentialism is more than a time-management strategy or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.

By forcing us to apply more selective criteria for what is Essential, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices about where to spend our precious time and energy¡ªinstead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us.

Essentialism is not one more thing¡ªit¡¯s a whole new way of doing everything. It¡¯s about doing less, but better, in every area of our lives. Essentialism is a movement whose time has come.]]> 290 Greg McKeown 0804137390 Missy 4 4.20 2011 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
author: Greg McKeown
name: Missy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2016/12/08
date added: 2017/01/01
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles]]> 10309216 272 Gabrielle Bernstein 0307887405 Missy 0 3.79 2011 Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles
author: Gabrielle Bernstein
name: Missy
average rating: 3.79
book published: 2011
rating: 0
read at: 2016/08/21
date added: 2016/12/13
shelves: personal-development, 2016-reads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires]]> 244383 Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, which presents the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you¡¯re living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. ????????????

As you listen, you¡¯ll discover powerful processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life.

It¡¯s your birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good¡ªand this CD set will show you how to make it so in every way!]]> 314 Esther Hicks 1401904599 Missy 4 4.19 2004 Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires
author: Esther Hicks
name: Missy
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at: 2016/08/30
date added: 2016/12/13
shelves: personal-development, 2016-reads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Miracle Morning for Network Marketers: Grow Yourself First to Grow Your Business Fast]]> 27316187 226 Hal Elrod Missy 5 good reminders throughout and a solid approach to starting your mornings right.
I'm considering gifting this one to new coaches on my team :) ]]> 4.33 The Miracle Morning for Network Marketers: Grow Yourself First to Grow Your Business Fast
author: Hal Elrod
name: Missy
average rating: 4.33
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2016/05/12
date added: 2016/05/19
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:
I really enjoyed this book -
good reminders throughout and a solid approach to starting your mornings right.
I'm considering gifting this one to new coaches on my team :)
]]> The Secret (The Secret, #1) 52529 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781582701707.

The worldwide bestselling phenomenon that has helped millions tap the power of the law that governs all our lives to create¡ªintentionally and effortlessly¡ªa joyful life.

In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe¡ªThe Secret¡ªand, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller.

Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions, and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it.

In this book, you¡¯ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life¡ªmoney, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You¡¯ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that¡¯s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life.

The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers¡ªmen and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.]]> 199 Rhonda Byrne Missy 0 It really made me think about how I talk about myself, my future, my desires. ]]> 3.74 2006 The Secret (The Secret, #1)
author: Rhonda Byrne
name: Missy
average rating: 3.74
book published: 2006
rating: 0
read at: 2016/05/05
date added: 2016/05/09
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:
A very good theory on the power of positive thinking...
It really made me think about how I talk about myself, my future, my desires.
]]> <![CDATA[Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution]]> 23317538
It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people¡ªfrom leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents¡ªshared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up. She asked herself, What do these people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, artists pushing innovation, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common? The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they¡¯re not afraid to lean in to discomfort.

Walking into our stories of hurt can feel dangerous. But the process of regaining our footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Our stories of struggle can be big ones, like the loss of a job or the end of a relationship, or smaller ones, like a conflict with a friend or colleague. Regardless of magnitude or circumstance, the rising strong process is the same: We reckon with our emotions and get curious about what we¡¯re feeling; we rumble with our stories until we get to a place of truth; and we live this process, every day, until it becomes a practice and creates nothing short of a revolution in our lives. Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It¡¯s the process, Brown writes, that teaches us the most about who we are.]]> 336 Bren¨¦ Brown 0812995821 Missy 5
It was SO needed. I took notes, highlighted and circled tons of content. I took photos of pages and sent them to my sister.

I will definitely be recommending this book to others. ]]> 4.25 2015 Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution
author: Bren¨¦ Brown
name: Missy
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2016/05/09
date added: 2016/05/09
shelves: 2016-reads, personal-development
review:
This book had me thinking about how I react to conflict... How I deal with conflict... and how I handle the stories I tell myself when I'm trying to figure out the motives for someone else's actions.

It was SO needed. I took notes, highlighted and circled tons of content. I took photos of pages and sent them to my sister.

I will definitely be recommending this book to others.
]]> <![CDATA[Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time]]> 95887 The legendary Eat That Frog! (more than 450,000 copies sold and translated into 23 languages) provides the 21 most effective methods for conquering procrastination and accomplishing more. This new edition is revised and updated throughout, and includes brand new information on how to keep technology from dominating our time.]]> 144 Brian Tracy 1576754227 Missy 4 3.90 2001 Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
author: Brian Tracy
name: Missy
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2001
rating: 4
read at: 2015/11/18
date added: 2015/11/28
shelves: personal-development, 2015-reads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Go Pro - 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional]]> 17876567 160 Eric Worre 0988667908 Missy 5 4.23 2013 Go Pro - 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional
author: Eric Worre
name: Missy
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2013
rating: 5
read at: 2014/04/01
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: personal-development, 2014-reads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success]]> 9420697 162 Darren Hardy Missy 4
I can't lie - this book gave me a little epiphany about my own life. And I'm thinking I was meant to read it. ]]> 4.20 2010 The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success
author: Darren Hardy
name: Missy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2010
rating: 4
read at: 2013/10/05
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: personal-development, 2013-reads, suggested-reading
review:
A simple truth. Little decisions add up. They are either working for you or against you - and you're the one making the choices.

I can't lie - this book gave me a little epiphany about my own life. And I'm thinking I was meant to read it.
]]> <![CDATA[Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters]]> 17249189 Wall Street Journal best-selling author Jon Acuff reveals the steps to getting unstuck and back onto the path of being awesome.

Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into predictable stages. But three things have changed the path to success:

Boomers are realizing that a lot of the things they were promised aren't going to materialize, and they have started second and third careers.

Technology has given access to an unprecedented number of people who are building online empires and changing their lives in ways that would have been impossible years ago.

The days of "success first, significance later," have ended.

While none of the stages can be skipped, they can be shortened and accelerated. There are only two paths in life: average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging, because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is "Start" gives readers practical, actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.]]> 272 Jon Acuff 1937077594 Missy 5 3.95 2013 Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters
author: Jon Acuff
name: Missy
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2013
rating: 5
read at: 2013/09/06
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: personal-development, 2013-reads, suggested-reading
review:
I absolutely loved this book. I enjoyed how Acuff broke life down into seasons and then made it abundantly clear that it doesn't matter what age you are, you're never to old to START. I'm determined to find my awesome :)
]]> <![CDATA[Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us]]> 3828382
Now the Internet has eliminated the barriers of geography, cost, and time. All those blogs and social networking sites are helping existing tribes get bigger. But more important, they're enabling countless new tribes to be born¡ªgroups of ten or ten thousand or ten million who care about their iPhones, or a political campaign, or a new way to fight global warming. And so the key question: Who is going to lead us?

The Web can do amazing things, but it can't provide leadership. That still has to come from individuals¡ªpeople just like you who have passion about something. The explosion in tribes means that anyone who wants to make a difference now has the tools at her fingertips.

If you think leadership is for other people, think again¡ªleaders come in surprising packages. Consider Joel Spolsky and his international tribe of scary-smart software engineers. Or Gary Vaynerhuck, a wine expert with a devoted following of enthusiasts. Chris Sharma leads a tribe of rock climbers up impossible cliff faces, while Mich Mathews, a VP at Microsoft, runs her internal tribe of marketers from her cube in Seattle. All they have in common is the desire to change things, the ability to connect a tribe, and the willingness to lead.

If you ignore this opportunity, you risk turning into a "sheepwalker"¡ªsomeone who fights to protect the status quo at all costs, never asking if obedience is doing you (or your organization) any good. Sheepwalkers don't do very well these days.

Tribes will make you think (really think) about the opportunities in leading your fellow employees, customers, investors, believers, hobbyists, or readers. . . . It's not easy, but it's easier than you think.]]> 151 Seth Godin 1591842336 Missy 4 3.80 2008 Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us
author: Seth Godin
name: Missy
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2008
rating: 4
read at: 2013/10/31
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: personal-development, 2013-reads, suggested-reading
review:
This one opened my eyes. You don't have to be leadership to lead.
]]> <![CDATA[Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't]]> 16144853 Why do only a few people get to say ¡°I love my job¡±? It seems unfair that finding fulfillment at work is like winning a lottery; that only a few lucky ones get to feel valued by their organizations, to feel like they belong.

Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled.

This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders are creating environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things.

In his travels around the world since the publication of his bestseller Start with Why, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams were able to trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives were offered, were doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why?

The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general.

¡°Officers eat last,¡± he said.

Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What¡¯s symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: great leaders sacrifice their own comfort¡ªeven their own survival¡ªfor the good of those in their care.

This principle has been true since the earliest tribes of hunters and gatherers. It¡¯s not a management theory; it¡¯s biology. Our brains and bodies evolved to help us find food, shelter, mates and especially safety. We¡¯ve always lived in a dangerous world, facing predators and enemies at every turn. We thrived only when we felt safe among our group.


Our biology hasn¡¯t changed in fifty thousand years, but our environment certainly has. Today¡¯s workplaces tend to be full of cynicism, paranoia and self-interest. But the best organizations foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a Circle of Safety that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.

The Circle of Safety leads to stable, adaptive, confident teams, where everyone feels they belong and all energies are devoted to facing the common enemy and seizing big opportunities.

As he did in Start with Why, Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories from a wide range of examples, from the military to manufacturing, from government to investment banking.

The biology is clear: when it matters most, leaders who are willing to eat last are rewarded with deeply loyal colleagues who will stop at nothing to
advance their leader¡¯s vision and their organization¡¯s interests. It¡¯s amazing how well it works.
]]> 350 Simon Sinek 1591845327 Missy 4 4.09 2014 Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
author: Simon Sinek
name: Missy
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2014/07/11
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2014-reads, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:
I think I will end up reading every book Simon Sinek writes. In Leaders Eat Last, his real-life examples of leadership definitely made me think about being a leader and what are the qualities of a true leader.
]]> <![CDATA[The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life]]> 20083073 Rick Warren Missy 3 But all in all, a great "Get started" health & fitness book with a Christian base. ]]> 3.98 2013 The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life
author: Rick Warren
name: Missy
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2013
rating: 3
read at: 2014/04/24
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2014-reads, christian-life, fitness-health, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:
Good info! Not a great audio book read at the end - since they read through the exercise plan.
But all in all, a great "Get started" health & fitness book with a Christian base.
]]> <![CDATA[Hands Free Mama: A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters!]]> 18148485 240 Rachel Macy Stafford 0310338131 Missy 3 3.59 2014 Hands Free Mama: A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters!
author: Rachel Macy Stafford
name: Missy
average rating: 3.59
book published: 2014
rating: 3
read at: 2014/05/17
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2014-reads, christian-life, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:
A good reminder to disconnect and focus on those around you - not getting sucked in to your phone or computer. I think it's a lot more applicable for those who either work for themselves/make their own hours - and not as relatable for those who are on call a lot of the time out of work. HOWEVER, I think it's good for anyone who needs to be more conscious of the time they spend getting sucked in to technology that isn't enriching their life or helping them get stuff done.
]]> <![CDATA[Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action]]> 7108725 Why do you do what you do?

Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over?

People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers might have little in common, but they all started with why. It was their natural ability to start with why that enabled them to inspire those around them and to achieve remarkable things.

In studying the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world, Simon Sinek discovered that they all think, act, and communicate in the exact same way¡ªand it's the complete opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be lead, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

Any organization can explain what it does; some can explain how they do it; but very few can clearly articulate why. WHY is not money or profit¡ªthose are always results. WHY does your organization exist? WHY does it do the things it does? WHY do customers really buy from one company or another? WHY are people loyal to some leaders, but not others?

Starting with WHY works in big business and small business, in the nonprofit world and in politics. Those who start with WHY never manipulate, they inspire. And the people who follow them don't do so because they have to; they follow because they want to.

Drawing on a wide range of real-life stories, Sinek weaves together a clear vision of what it truly takes to lead and inspire. This book is for anyone who wants to inspire others or who wants to find someone to inspire them.]]> 256 Simon Sinek 1591842808 Missy 4
But mesmerizing voice aside, Start With Why is just wonderful. It really got me thinking about WHY I have chosen the career path I have, not just WHAT I do. It's helped me define some goals for myself and felt a little more self assured about how to tackle what I want to do in the future, and why I want to do it.

I'm honestly considering listening to Leaders Eat Last next, because I found so much great guidance in Start With Why. ]]> 4.10 2009 Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
author: Simon Sinek
name: Missy
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2009
rating: 4
read at: 2014/05/29
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2014-reads, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:
Awesome book. I chose to listen to this after hearing Simon speak at Leadercast '14. And I honestly could listen to him talk all day - great voice :)

But mesmerizing voice aside, Start With Why is just wonderful. It really got me thinking about WHY I have chosen the career path I have, not just WHAT I do. It's helped me define some goals for myself and felt a little more self assured about how to tackle what I want to do in the future, and why I want to do it.

I'm honestly considering listening to Leaders Eat Last next, because I found so much great guidance in Start With Why.
]]> <![CDATA[Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead]]> 13588356 Researcher and thought leader Dr. Bren¨¦ Brown offers a powerful new vision that encourages us to dare greatly: to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly, and to courageously engage in our lives.

¡°It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.¡± ¡ªTheodore Roosevelt

Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts.

In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown¡¯s many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth¡ªand trust¡ªin our organizations, families, schools, and communities.]]> 287 Bren¨¦ Brown 1592407331 Missy 3
My favorite quote:
"Do not try to win over the haters. You are not the jackass whisperer."]]> 4.29 2012 Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
author: Bren¨¦ Brown
name: Missy
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2014/03/07
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: personal-development, 2014-reads, suggested-reading
review:
I'm not much for reading research, but Brown does a great job of sharing stories and practical examples of "daring greatly". I liked how the book was broken up into daring greatly in all parts of your life - personal, professional and parenting.

My favorite quote:
"Do not try to win over the haters. You are not the jackass whisperer."
]]> <![CDATA[Step Back from the Baggage Claim]]> 5110591 134 Jason Barger 0615226663 Missy 4 3.88 2008 Step Back from the Baggage Claim
author: Jason Barger
name: Missy
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2008
rating: 4
read at: 2015/10/01
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2015-reads, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:
I read this in preparation for a department retreat last week - where Jason Barger spoke. This was a great, quick read with a wonderful reminder to stop and look around us and focus on others.
]]> <![CDATA[The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy]]> 81107 The Energy Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you'll enjoy the ride of your life!]]> 192 Jon Gordon 0470100281 Missy 3 3.81 2007 The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy
author: Jon Gordon
name: Missy
average rating: 3.81
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2015/10/17
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: personal-development, 2015-reads, suggested-reading
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You]]> 22504623
While life is busy with a litany of must-dos--work, child-rearing, keeping house, grocery shopping, laundry and on and on--women do not have to push their own needs aside. Yet this is often what happens. There's just no time, right? Wrong.
In this practical and liberating book, Jessica Turner empowers women to take back pockets of time "they already have "in their day in order to practice self-care and do the things they love.

Turner uses her own experiences and those of women across the country to teach readers how to balance their many responsibilities while still taking time to invest in themselves. She also addresses barriers to this lifestyle, such as comparison and guilt, and demonstrates how eliminating these feelings and making changes to one's schedule will make the reader a better wife, mother, and friend.

Perfect for any woman who is doing everything for everyone--except herself--"The Fringe Hours" is ideal for both individuals and small group use.]]> 272 Jessica N. Turner 0800723481 Missy 5 3.52 2015 The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You
author: Jessica N. Turner
name: Missy
average rating: 3.52
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2015/06/16
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2015-reads, christian-life, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to #JointheRide]]> 23493360
This book is designed for those new (or early stage) to entrepreneurship or those who have watched from afar and have wanted/wished to join in, but the fear of the unknown has kept them stupefied and in paralysis.

This book will detail the worst (which is not so scary after all) and the best (which is absolutely thrilling) of being in business for yourself and give you the essential skills to be successful (preventing the 66% death rate).

The focus of the book is on the emotional journey one takes when they step onto the wild ride of entrepreneurship. It¡¯s meant to warn (forthcoming fears, doubts and self-defeating conditioning of past/upbringing), inoculate (from the naysayers, dream stealers and pains of rejection and failure) and guide them (building those undeveloped skills of independence, self-motivation and self-accountability) safely past the landmines that blow up (cause failure) of 66% of all new businesses.]]> 271 Darren Hardy 0990798623 Missy 4 4.31 2015 The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to #JointheRide
author: Darren Hardy
name: Missy
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2015/07/11
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2015-reads, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck]]> 22571775 The get ready, get going guide to navigating career change and doing work you love

New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff has drawn millions of online fans who love his refreshing mix of humor, honesty, and wisdom about the world of work. Now he offers his most important book yet, a guide to making big career changes¡ªby choice or necessity¡ªand escaping the horrible feeling of being trapped in the wrong job.

Acuff finds it amazing that people spend more than eighteen years studying and preparing for college, but little or no time honing their careers between graduation and retirement. He offers an empowering tool he calls the Career Savings Account, which will change the way readers think about their skills, relationships, character, and work ethic. He also shows that if you¡¯re on the wrong track, you already have what you need to change it¡ªeven if your family and mortgage mean you can¡¯t simply pick up and move for a new opportunity.

Throughout the book, Acuff features inspiring and funny true stories¡ªnot merely his own, but those of friends who restarted their careers after a layoff, an extended maternity leave, or simply the realization that they were suffering fifty weeks a year just to pay the bills and enjoy two weeks of vacation. Everyone can benefit from Do Over, from new graduates to fiftysomethings and beyond.
]]> 288 Jon Acuff 1591847613 Missy 5 4.04 2015 Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck
author: Jon Acuff
name: Missy
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2015/05/10
date added: 2015/11/08
shelves: 2015-reads, personal-development, suggested-reading
review:
Another great book by Jon Acuff. I LOVED Start - so much so, that I now give a copy to every new member of my coaching team. Do Over is just as inspiring. It's not JUST about starting a new job, as the title would make you think - it's about REINVENTING your attitude toward your job, your skills, your future. I'd recommend it to anyone who might be wondering if they're "stuck" or if they can change the course of their career.
]]> <![CDATA[David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants]]> 15751404 The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell has explored the ways we understand and change our world. Now he looks at the complex and surprising ways the weak can defeat the strong, the small can match up against the giant, and how our goals (often culturally determined) can make a huge difference in our ultimate sense of success. Drawing upon examples from the world of business, sports, culture, cutting-edge psychology, and an array of unforgettable characters around the world, David and Goliath is in many ways the most practical and provocative book Malcolm Gladwell has ever written.]]> 305 Malcolm Gladwell 0316204366 Missy 4 3.97 2013 David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
author: Malcolm Gladwell
name: Missy
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2014/07/04
date added: 2015/01/30
shelves: 2014-reads, personal-development
review:
Amazing. I loved all of the "case studies" and stories. The focus on how shortcomings and bad circumstances can change someone's life for the better was very hopeful - and very interesting.
]]> <![CDATA[The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness]]> 78427
Build up your money muscles with America's favorite finance coach.

Okay, folks, do you want to turn those fat and flabby expenses into a well-toned budget? Do you want to transform your sad and skinny little bank account into a bulked-up cash machine? Then get with the program, people. There's one sure way to whip your finances into shape, and that's with "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition".

By now, you've heard all the nutty get-rich-quick schemes, the fiscal diet fads that leave you with a lot of kooky ideas but not a penny in your pocket. Hey, if you're tired of the lies and sick of the false promises, take a look at this--it's the simplest, most straightforward game plan for completely making over your money habits. And it's based on results, not pie-in-the-sky fantasies.

With "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition," you'll be able to:
Design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt--meaning cars, houses, everything
Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths (these will kill you)
Secure a big, fat nest egg for emergencies and retirement!]]> 229 Dave Ramsey 0785289089 Missy 4 4.20 1994 The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
author: Dave Ramsey
name: Missy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 1994
rating: 4
read at: 2014/07/17
date added: 2014/07/20
shelves: 2014-reads, personal-development
review:
Dave Ramsey gives a no-nonsense, clear cut approach to becoming financially fit. This book lit a fire in me to make sure we're using our money in the best possible way. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get out of debt and really make their money work for them,
]]> <![CDATA[The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change]]> 36072 372 Stephen R. Covey 0743269519 Missy 3 I thought I'd read this and feel more organized, but it was more about relationships and listening - no major revelations - just good reminders. ]]> 4.16 1989 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
author: Stephen R. Covey
name: Missy
average rating: 4.16
book published: 1989
rating: 3
read at: 2014/03/30
date added: 2014/05/07
shelves: personal-development, 2014-reads
review:
Audiobook - go for the abridged version - 3.5 hours is PLENTY.
I thought I'd read this and feel more organized, but it was more about relationships and listening - no major revelations - just good reminders.
]]> <![CDATA[Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is about Help Not Hype]]> 17239872
~ Dr. Jim Barry, Top 25 Social Media Books for Academia "

If you haven't bought Jay Baer's book "Youtility," stop what you're doing and do that. I swear, this is the next big thing."?

~ Chris Brogan, Owner Magazine?

The difference between helping and selling is just two letters, but those two letters make all the difference.? ?
What if - faced with more competition than ever before - you stopped trying to be amazing, and just started being useful??
Jay Baer's Youtility offers a new business approach that cuts through the clut?ter: marketing that is truly, inherently useful. If you sell something, you make a customer today, but if you genuinely help someone, you create a customer for life.
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Drawing from real examples of companies who are practicing Youtility as well as his experience helping more than seven hundred brands improve their marketing strategy, Baer provides a groundbreaking plan for using information and helpfulness to transform the relationship between companies and customers.

See why Jay Baer's Youtility framework is now a standard part of the marketing framework in many of the world's leading companies, powers the marketing approach of thousands of small businesses, and is part of the curriculum of dozens of college and university business schools.?]]> 219 Jay Baer 1591846668 Missy 5 3.99 2013 Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is about Help Not Hype
author: Jay Baer
name: Missy
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2013
rating: 5
read at: 2013/12/19
date added: 2013/12/19
shelves: personal-development, content-marketing, social-media
review:

]]> The Magic of Thinking Big 13545356 The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community. He proves that you don't need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to attain great success and satisfaction -- but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there. This book gives you those secrets!]]> 320 David J. Schwartz 073181598X Missy 4 4.19 1959 The Magic of Thinking Big
author: David J. Schwartz
name: Missy
average rating: 4.19
book published: 1959
rating: 4
read at: 2013/08/27
date added: 2013/08/27
shelves: 2013-reads, personal-development
review:
It's not rocket science. But it's so good to hear and remind yourself not to get stuck in the world of status quo and "excusitis".
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