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Overcoming Life's Toughest Challenges: 15 Breakthrough Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities by Andy Campbell https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Lifes-Toughest-Challenges-Opportunities/dp/B0DCL3HTJ2 Askandycampbell.com Live a life where you OVERCOME any setback, WITHSTAND any loss, TRIUMPH over any trauma, EMBRACE any challenge, and THRIVE! Your path to resilience starts here! You are brimming with potential, yet life's unfair, painful, and unforeseen storms sometimes bring you to your knees. Are you exhausted from the struggle? Are you too empty to give any more? Are you too hurt to find joy? Do you feel unfulfilled constantly seeking a sense of purpose that seems just out of reach? Does the pursuit of health, relationships, career advancement, and financial security leave you spread thin and strained? Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks 15 Breakthrough Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities is your practical guide to resilience, peace of mind, and unshackling your potential! Author Andy Campbell has faced and overcome some of life's toughest setbacks, including childhood sexual abuse, stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and the suicide of a child. Through these experiences, he has developed a deep understanding of resilience and knows firsthand what it takes to overcome monumental challenges. Access actionable insights from the 15 Core Beliefs crafted to empower you to navigate life's labyrinth. The book's insightful chapters unfold your journey from experiencing life's storms to dancing in its rain. Here's a glimpse of what's in store: Learn to redefine challenges as opportunities for growth. Adopt the power of resilience and adaptability. Remember the importance of self-care and mental health. Harness the peace of mindfulness to discard past failures or future anxieties. Navigate life-work balance to revel in personal and professional fulfillment. Discover practical financial strategies applicable to all income levels and life stages. Find the dimensions of positive psychology and spiritual growth to overcome challenges. Confidently align your profession to your values and personal mission. Setbacks, pain, and hardships will refine, not define, your life Who should read Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks? Individuals Facing Personal Challenges Mental Health and Wellness Seekers Cancer Trauma and Abuse Survivors and Their Families Parents Coping with Loss The Unexpectedly Unemployed Counselors and Therapists Self Help and Personal Development Enthusiasts I've tried self-help books before, and they didn't work for me: This isn't just another self-help book filled with generic advice. Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks offers practical, actionable steps. It's about making small, sustainable changes that lead to big results. I don't have time to read a long, complex book: Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks is designed for busy people. Each chapter is concise and packed with practical insights you can implement immediately. I'm unsure if these techniques will work for me: The principles in Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks are universal and have been proven effective across different cultures and lifestyles. Plus, they're flexible enough to adapt to your unique situation. Don't wait another day to live a more resilient, stress-free life! Join the readers who have transformed their lives with Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks 15 Breakthrough Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities. Click Add to Cart now and embark on your journey to a stronger, more resilient you!About the author Andy Campbell is a resilient survivor and inspirational author who has overcome numerous life-altering challenges. A victim of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, Andy has faced personal traumas, family illnesses, and his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Despite enduring multiple surgeries,

Unlocking Quantum Awareness: Elevate Leadership Beyond Ego with Daphne Michaels DaphneMichaels.com About the Guest(s): Daphne Michaels is a pioneering force in leadership transformation, renowned for her expertise in the development of quantum awareness and ultra consciousness in leaders and organizations. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Michaels is celebrated as the "CEO Maker" due to her remarkable ability to elevate leaders to new heights of consciousness and achievement. She is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, and a highly sought-after advisor known for guiding small business owners and CEOs through transformative practices. Her former role as a licensed psychotherapist has enriched her understanding of human potential, and her dedication to helping individuals overcome ego and embrace unity consciousness is central to her work. Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes visionary leader Daphne Michaels to explore deep insights into quantum awareness, ultra consciousness, and the transformation of leadership paradigms. The conversation pivots around the profound concept of connecting leaders with their higher consciousness to foster exponential growth within organizations. Michaels illuminates listeners on the essence of moving beyond ego, tapping into human potential, and embodying a deeper connection to the universe for enriched personal and professional development. Michaels elaborates on her unique methodologies derived from decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of overcoming ego via ultra consciousness. She introduces the concept of quantum awareness and its relation to the energetic anatomy of individuals, drawing parallels with quantum physics and higher dimensions of reality. Her innovative approaches address both organizational structures and individual human potential, aiming to guide leaders in embodying a more harmonious and visionary role. Chris and Daphne further discuss practical implementations of these theories in business contexts, the indispensability of integrating AI, and the broader implications for societal evolution. Key Takeaways: Quantum Awareness: Understanding life on an energetic level can transform leadership and personal development. Ultra Consciousness: Moving beyond self-awareness to connect with the universe for heightened potential. Ego Transcendence: The importance of freeing oneself from ego-driven limitations to embrace genuine human connectivity. Multi-dimensional Leadership: Explore dimensions beyond traditional thinking to access untapped sources of creativity and flow. Integration of Technology: The critical role of AI in contemporary business practices for sustainable development. Notable Quotes: "Ego, at its seven-year-old level, often drives us unknowingly and limits our capacity for true fulfillment." "Quantum awareness and ultra consciousness connect us to the universe, helping us transcend beyond mundane self-awareness." "Shifting to a higher frequency allows profound personal transformation, enabling leaders to meet their greater potential." "The death of the spirit occurs when the ego consistently drinks its own Kool-Aid, hindering genuine progression." "Today, more than ever, understanding and leveraging AI is imperative for every business looking to innovate its future."

Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions by L. David Marquet, Michael A. Gillespie https://www.amazon.com/Distancing-Leaders-Reframe-Better-Decisions/dp/0593713109 Distance gives you perspective. Bestselling author of Turn the Ship Around! former US Navy Captain David Marquet and professor of psychology Michael Gillespie show you how to make better decisions by becoming your own coach. Be yourself. Be fully present. Be in the moment. This is a message we hear constantly. While this may be beneficial some of the time, the biggest obstacle to making wiser decisions that actually drive lasting success is ourselves. Being fully immersed in our own limited point of view biases our decisions toward defending our previous actions and maintaining our self-image. We need to exit our me-here-and-now self and get an outside perspective that sees us and the situation we are in objectively. We need a coach. This book shows us how to become our own coach by using a mental technique called psychological distancing. We do this in three ways: self-distancing, spatial distancing, and temporal distancing. First, we can be someone else, inhabiting another's perspective. This activates the neutral observer's outside point of view. Second, we can be somewhere else. We zoom out and see ourselves from afar, as just another person who is part of a larger context. Third, we can be sometime else, imagining that we are our future selves who are thinking back to what we wish we had done today. In each case, we can coach ourselves from this distanced perspective. The result is a powerful and immediate reframe of how we see ourselves, our situation, and what we should do. Featuring compelling scientific research, business cases, and exercises, Distancing equips us with effective practical tools to reduce anxiety, see more clearly, and make better decisions for ourselves and for our organizations.

The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement by Bob Rich https://www.amazon.com/Hole-Your-Life-Grief-Bereavement/dp/B0FFK9MBKR https://bobrich18.wordpress.com/ GriefThe Hole in Your Life by Dr. Bob Rich is a heartfelt, practical guide to understanding grief and healing from it. Rooted in personal experience-most notably the loss of his daughter, Natalie-and decades of psychological counseling, Dr. Rich offers readers compassionate tools for navigating bereavement. Drawing on real-life case studies, mindfulness techniques, and the "seven magic bullets" for wellbeing, he explores the complexities of grief, from anticipatory sorrow to finding meaning and renewal. Blending storytelling, humor, and therapeutic insight, this book serves as both a comfort and a roadmap for anyone experiencing loss, emphasizing that while grief is unique and unpredictable, growth and peace are possible. "Thank you for asking me to read The Hole in Your Life. Its insights will help countless people struggling with loss. I recently lost my youngest sister, and it was a blessing to read your thoughts on the paths I can take toward remembering her in healthy ways." -- Georgiann Baldino, author of A Family and Nation under Fire, and other books "Dr Bob Rich's The Hole in Your Life is written from the heart. It shares his personal experience and many case studies with his clients, making research-based recommendations on how to process grief in a very readable and easy to apply manner." -- Dr David Morawetz, counselling psychologist, grief counsellor, and founder and director, Social Justice Fund "Grief is something that touches everyone's life at some point or another, so it only makes sense to empower ourselves with the tools to cope-and who better to learn from than Dr. Bob Rich, a psychologist with decades of experience helping patients overcome a wide variety of life's problems, including of course, grief." -- I. C. Robledo, a bestselling author and editor in self-development. "The Hole in Your Life is a good toolbox for coping with grief and I agree with all of it. Among the points that resonated with me most deeply are these ideas: grief is part of our life experience, so let's not be afraid of it; it is easier to recover from grief if you grieve before the person dies and suffer with them; and, that only way to learn from loss with meaning is through suffering, as long as it is not self-inflicted." -- Alfredo Zotti, author of Music Therapy: An Introduction with case studies for mental illness recovery.

The Process of Living: Make Your Dreams Become Your Reality by Bill DeBarba https://www.amazon.com/Process-Living-Dreams-Become-Reality/dp/1960995006 Theprocessofliving.com Second Edition of this Bestselling Book. Feeling stuck? Like you're putting in all the effort but never quite reaching your goals? It's easy to chalk it up to bad luck or the world being against you, but what if there's another way to look at it? Here's the scoop: Your life isn't just a hand you've been dealt; it's a canvas you can paint with your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Norman Vincent Peale nailed it when he said, "Change your thoughts, and you change the world." It's all about taking control of your mindset and steering your thoughts in the right direction. Enter "The Process of Living" – a game-changer in understanding how your thoughts, feelings, and actions shape every aspect of your life. It's like the blueprint for building a sturdy foundation that sets you up for success in communication, relationships, and achieving your dreams. This book isn't just about theory; it's a practical guide to unlocking your full potential. You'll learn why this stuff matters, how it all fits together, and most importantly, what steps you can take to reclaim control of your life and start seeing the results you crave. Say goodbye to wondering "why not me?" and hello to mastering "The Process of Living" – because when you do, you're mastering your life. So, are you ready to take the reins and start living your best life yet? Mastering The Process of Living is Mastering Your Life!About the author Bill DeBarba is an award-winning author and serial entrepreneur. He began the classic “back bedroom office” business, developing custom software for local companies. His company, BusinessWare Services, Inc. (BWSI), grew until he had a staff developing products and providing services to a base of loyal customers around the country. In his 40 years of ownership and management, he achieved a great deal of success. One measure of that success is the fact that never in 40 years did any customers resort to legal action to resolve issues. He learned how to recognize problems from the other's point of view. And he shared that knowledge in his book entitled The Process of Living. This publication explains how to manage the concepts of acknowledging thoughts, understanding feelings, and taking actions. By effectively applying these functions in responding to difficult issues, he found the most efficient way to simply solve problems. Bill is also an accomplished public speaker with years of experience. His knowledge in business and other types of organizations offers the benefit of being able to focus on objectives. His teachings have been presented at prisons benefitting inmates soon-to-be released to provide guidance on how to avoid recidivism and be successful in their new lives. Bill is available to speak to religious and business organizations at events, conferences and meetings. He is able to present these concepts in a manner that applies to the goals of the respective groups he reaches. If you would like to learn more, please contact him at bill@theprocessofliving.com

Moonlight Monsters by Heather Millard https://www.amazon.com/Moonlight-Monsters-Heather-Millard/dp/1665543523 This story is about a boy who is around 8 years old and sees scary shadows on his wall which frighten him so much that he believes the shadows to be monsters. The shadows are called, Jangles, Mozzarella, Daisy and Ritzi. They have come from the office of shadows with the job of helping children find out how brave they can be. Alexander decides to give them his chocolate chip cookie and even though he is so scared he confronts them and tells them to share it. Alexander then discovers that he can be brave even when he is afraid. Children have vivid imaginations and can create fearful situations where perhaps none exist. They need to know that in spite of the feelings of being frightened they can rise above it and find out that they can choose their thoughts and choose what they wish to think. My hopes are that this story will give a child the realization that they can experience a happy thought at the same time as being scared. So when Ritzi suggests this to alexander it becomes an idea that he can use. So that alexanders actions provide him with a discovery that he can even be brave enough to confront his fear.

The High An Artistic Exploration of Everyday Experiences on The High Line - NYC By Albert Dépas Depas-studio.com Thehigh.online Overview The High Line, once an abandoned railway track, has been radically transformed into a lush, vibrant oasis, with the industrial structures repurposed into unique seating areas. This 1.5-mile elevated linear park in New York City is a testament to the potential of urban spaces. This book, "The High," is the result of countless weekly visits over several years. The aim is to showcase the essence of the High Line, capturing the park's beauty through the lens of art. While the photographs depict certain features and observations, the poems aim to invoke the energy through which these experiences emerge and are appreciated. The book is thoughtfully designed to be a seamless, continuous adventure. The content is a rich tapestry of diverse photographs and poems, each capturing a unique aspect of the High Line, from the vibrant greenery to the distinctive seating areas, lively activities, and tranquil moments. "The High" offers a comprehensive view of the High Line, inviting you to explore its many facets. If you haven't experienced the High Line yet, this book will spark your curiosity and inspire you to embark on a journey to discover its unique essence.

Navigating Digital Marketing with AI: Insights from SmartFinds CEO Melih Oztalay Smartfindsmarketing.com About the Guest(s): Melih Oztalay is the CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, a distinguished digital marketing expert with over three decades of experience. He has led the firm for 21 years under its current branding, playing a pivotal role in transforming digital strategies into revenue-driving initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and professional service firms. Known for his sharp insights and thought leadership within the marketing industry, Melih frequently contributes to well-regarded publications like the Search Engine Journal and Crain's Detroit, and is a sought-after speaker at marketing conferences nationwide. Episode Summary: In this dynamic episode of The Chris Vos Show, host Chris Vos invites seasoned digital marketing trailblazer Melih Özeyranli to delve into the continually evolving landscape of digital marketing, AI advancements, and strategic ROI in business. With over 30 years of experience steering SmartFinds Marketing, Melih shares his insights on transforming online strategies into effective revenue-generating engines, and why a robust strategic foundation is essential for marketing success. As they explore AI's rapid advancements, Melih emphasizes the importance of adapting to new technologies to outpace competition, offering compelling insights into the omnichannel approach to B2B SEO and the role of AI in boosting conversion rate optimization. The discussion turns to the intricacies of B2B SEO and common missteps in marketing strategies, as Melih highlights the importance of schema in optimizing sites for search engines. He provides valuable tips on conversion rate optimization, detailing how AI is revolutionizing content creation, video production, and website visitor conversion tactics. Throughout their conversation, Chris and Melih Oztalay underscore the necessity of embracing technological change swiftly and strategically to maintain a competitive edge in the fast-paced digital market landscape. Key Takeaways: Digital marketing is rapidly evolving; staying ahead of the curve with AI and technology adoption is crucial for effective business strategies. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is vital for B2B companies wanting to turn website visitors into leads, utilizing active call-to-action strategies. Understanding your marketing ROI foundations and metrics is critical—identifying what net profits are needed to justify marketing expenses ensures strategic spending. Comprehensive SEO strategies should involve schema integration, accurate page titles, and structured internal & external linking to improve ranking effectiveness. Embrace change swiftly in marketing technologies; as industry dynamics evolve, early adoption can make all the difference in staying ahead. Notable Quotes: "In today's world, it's hard to be an expert. You have knowledge, you have experience, and the question is how do you apply it?" – Melih Oztalay "If you wait until something's proven, you're late." – Melih Oztalay "The AI tool is creating what I call a journey funnel per visitor." – Melih Oztalay "How do you learn about AI agents and how they can handle your mundane daily activities?" – Melih Oztalay "Understanding your marketing ROI foundations and metrics is critical." – Melih Oztalay

The Future of Real Estate: Predictions and Market Trends Uncovered with Keren Gonen https://www.realtyexecutives.com/agent/keren-gonen About the Guest(s): Keren Gonen is a leading real estate agent in Sussex County, New Jersey. With eight years of experience, she has successfully navigated over 500 transactions, establishing herself as the county's top agent. Israeli-American, Keren Gonen is celebrated for her unique approach to real estate, emphasizing kindness and mentorship in her practice. Well-versed in both buyer and seller advocacy, she leverages her entrepreneurial background to guide clients through the complexities of real estate with integrity and enthusiasm. Episode Summary: Welcome to an engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, where Chris sits down with Keren Gonen, the top real estate agent in Sussex County, New Jersey. Join them for an insightful discussion on the current state of the real estate market, the impact of interest rates, and how caring deeply about clients can set successful real estate agents apart. With 16 years and 2,400 episodes under his belt, Chris continues to deliver thought-provoking content with the help of his astute guests. During this episode, Chris and Keren Gonen delve into the intricacies of real estate transactions and the evolving market dynamics. Keren Gonen shares her predictions for the housing market in New Jersey, emphasizing the importance of purchasing now despite high interest rates. She discusses the consequences of waiting for lower rates and the potential for property values to climb further due to material costs and labor shortages. Keren Gonen also advocates for a shift in the real estate industry towards prioritizing client needs and maintaining ethical standards. Key Takeaways: Current Market Insight: Karen discusses the continuous appreciation of house prices in New Jersey, predicting a 3-5% annual increase, stressing the importance of buying sooner rather than later. Interest Rate Advice: Waiting for interest rates to drop could lead to buying at higher prices, leading to overall higher expenses. Client-Centric Approach: Real estate agents should prioritize client welfare over personal gain, fostering trust and loyalty in an industry often criticized for ethical lapses. Creative Living Solutions: A trend toward multi-generational living arrangements may become more common as housing affordability becomes an issue. Regional Advantages: Keren Gonen highlights the advantages of living in Sussex County, New Jersey, noted for its serene landscapes and rural charm, alongside affordable housing options. Notable Quotes: "I enjoy helping people at their most stressful time. For most people, selling and buying a house will be the largest transaction they ever do." "Buy now because the rents are going through the roof, and that's not going to change anytime soon." "I believe in God and the universe and things. Good things will come to me because I take care of others, not because I look out for myself at all times." "Houses will continue to appreciate at least in the next two to four years by three to 5% on an annual basis." "Every young couple is moving out of their parents' house into an apartment or a house, or doing whatever. What I think will happen is that younger generations will be moving in with their parents."

Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown https://www.amazon.com/Outback-Odyssey-Paul-Rushworth-Brown/dp/1964700140 Paulrushworthbrown.com "Outback Odyssey" tells the story of a young man from Yorkshire who emigrates to Australia in the 1950s under the Big Brother Movement scheme. Working on a sheep station with Aboriginal stockmen, he learns the ways of the outback and pursues the legend of Wiberg's Gold. This novel promises to combine the rich historical detail Rushworth-Brown is known for with the rugged allure of the Australian wilderness.About the author Paul's novels are authentic and gritty, with twists and turns the reader won't see coming. He paints a realistic image of how peasants would have lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. However, that is only the backdrop to suspenseful and mysterious stories with romantic tones. His novel 'Red Winter Journey' https://bit.ly/3WXHVUs has been nominated for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards (Christina Stead Prize for fiction). His new novel 'Dream of Courage' has been long-listed for the Historical Fiction Club's Book of the Year Award and will be released in November. Paul has been a guest on ABC, BBC, and America Tonight with Kate Delaney and regularly features on the Witty Writers Show in the US.

Oliver the Ornament Kindle Edition by Todd M. Zimmermann https://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Ornament-Todd-M-Zimmermann-ebook/dp/B07MNB29KPOlivertheornament.com Ckcmedia.com Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family's cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers on Oliver, who has been with this family since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. "The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his friends, will warm your heart with his kindness, humility, and love for his family and friends. We hope the story will bring families together to tell the stories of their own ornaments and the special meaning that so many of them possess. Because after all, "Every Ornament Tells a Story."

Snapshots in Eternity: Stitching Together the Four Corners of Existence by Jeffrey C Starbuck https://www.amazon.com/Snapshots-Eternity-Stitching-Together-Existence/dp/1935914227 Jeffreystarbuck.com "What is That, which, when known, everything else becomes known?" Poet, psychotherapist, spiritual mentor and "Renaissance healer," Jeffrey Starbuck's first volume of collected poetry masterfully weaves together "the four corners of existence" as it uncovers the common thread of truth - that "unrecorded yet definite resonance" - running through all the world's sacred traditions. By translating, integrating and synthesizing the deepest spiritual and psychological truths, this collection draws the reader, listener, friend, student into an odyssey to decipher and appreciate the essential "strum of existence."

A Thousand Natural Shocks by Omar Hussain https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Natural-Shocks-Omar-Hussain/dp/B0DJG1P9GY Named one of Murder & Mayhem's Most Anticipated Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Books of 2025 Named a Goodreads Best Thriller & Mystery of 2025 Omar Hussain's dazzling debut, A Thousand Natural Shocks, is a mesmerizing meditation on trauma, memory, and identity wrapped in a high-octane thriller. Dash, a reporter in Monterey, California, is desperate to outrun his past. During the day, he investigates the reemergence of a long-dormant serial killer. At night, he has become entangled with a criminal cult that promises a pill to erase his traumatic memory. But as Dash begins to lose his memories--and his sense of self--he discovers a dark secret about the cult, one that would horrify its members. And soon he finds himself in a race against time to evade the cult, unveil the killer, and reconcile his past before his own memories fade away ...

Deeper Days: 365 Yoga-spirations for Inner Calm Amidst Chaos by Andrea L. Wehlann Amazon.com Ganga-moon-yoga.square.site In a world full of war and unrest and everyone voicing their discontent as loud as they can while just trying to keep up with the impossibly fast pace, being able to stop and take a breath is more important than ever to help keep us from completely losing our mind. Deeper Days is a lovingly crafted book to get you moving through the world with love, to help you take a moment to breathe, and find stillness in daily reflection. It guides you along your yogic path to realizing your divine potential. It's a guide to yoga, but not in the way you might think: no downward-facing dogs or pigeon poses here. Instead, the book takes you back to what yoga is really about: yes, physical postures but also the mental and spiritual practices—including meditation—that will help you find inner peace. Structured around the eight limbs of yoga as described in Patañjali's Yoga Sutras, Deeper Days provides a set of 365 short messages of daily reflections for women. Each comes with a phrase at the end—a mantra of sorts— that summarizes the core message of the day and that you can use throughout the day as a reminder of what to focus on. But you don't have to complete yoga teacher training or be an adherent of Hinduism or Zen Buddhism or any other philosophy to find value in Deeper Days: this daily reflection book is also a practical guide to how you can incorporate the concepts it describes into your daily life so that you can find inner calm amidst chaos. You can see it as a travel guide for your journey around the Sun, helping you find your personal path leading you to your magnificent heart.About the author Andrea L. Wehlann: Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Poet & Transformational Guide Andrea L. Wehlann is a bestselling author, award-winning poet, and the visionary Founder & CEO of Ganga Moon Yoga & Reiki Skool in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. With a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Social Services, Andrea uniquely blends her extensive professional background with deep personal insight. She is a certified Usui Reiki Master and meditation teacher, bringing a rich, holistic approach to her work. Andrea's compassionate guidance stems from her own journey of resilience and transformation, having navigated profound personal loss, abuse and trauma. These experiences fuel her mission to help others move beyond overwhelm and emotional burdens, finding inner peace and healing. She is the author of the acclaimed poetry collection "No Matter How Dark the Stain" and the transformative bestsellers "Deeper Days" and "Stillness in the Storm." Through her Healing Alchemy: Somatic, Yoga & Poetry, Soul Awakening Method™, Andrea empowers individuals to cultivate well-being, stress relief, and spiritual growth. Ready to find your path to inner peace and transformation? Explore Andrea's books today!

Primal Dating: The unflinching evolutionary psychology guide to modern relationships by Tim Ash, Dr. Limor Gottlie Amazon.com Timash.com In a world where finding connection feels hopeless, Primal Dating explodes onto the scene with evolutionary truth bombs that will revolutionize your love life. Forget the useless pop-culture advice you've been fed—this raw, unflinching guide dives deep into our ancient wiring to expose why modern dating feels so impossibly broken. What if everything you've been taught about attraction and relationships is dead wrong? What if the key to finding your perfect match isn't another dating app, but understanding the primal forces that have driven human connection for hundreds of millennia? Learn about: What drives men's and women's mating instincts Love hormones and the stages of bonding Unconscious attraction and mate selection cues Commitment and non-monogamy Jealousy and cheating Practical guides for women and men to find better relationships Prepare for a mind-blowing journey that will transform how you connect forever!About the author Tim Ash is an acknowledged authority on evolutionary psychology and digital marketing. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal Brain and Landing Page Optimization (with over 50,000 copies sold worldwide, and translated into six languages). Tim has been mentioned by Forbes as a Top-10 Online Marketing Expert, and by Entrepreneur Magazine as an Online Marketing Influencer To Watch. Tim is a highly-rated keynote speaker and presenter at over 200 events across four continents. He has been asked to return as a keynote at dozens of events because of the fantastic audience response. Tim shines on massive stages with over 12,000 attendees, as well as in intimate executive events or workshops. He offers dynamic conference keynotes, workshops, and corporate training services (both in-person and virtually). Tim also selectively works as an online marketing advisor with senior executives.

The Sea Glass Soul: Forged by Fire, Tempered by the Sea by Jamie Zenteno Jamiezenteno.com Amazon.com The Sea Glass Soul takes the reader through the process of how sea glass is formed and shows how that process parallels the stages we go through in life. We start with shattered pieces and then fight our way through oceans of experiences as we are sifted among a host of elements to be adorned with refinement. How exactly does one go from being broken to understanding their intrinsic value? What happens when we get stuck amongst the rocks? How can we recognize when we need to keep working on a particular area? The Sea Glass Soul helpfully includes journaling prompts in each chapter to guide the reader in examining how God can use difficult seasons for their benefit. The author authentically shares of her own tempering journey through various hardships, which include caregiving for loved ones, coping with broken and lost relationships, and an immense internal struggle to find her own value. This story of overcoming offers to walk with the reader as they find peace from reflection and embrace the immeasurable worth to be found in their sea glass soul.

You Can Get Through This With God's Help by Gary Elliott Authorgaryelliott.com https://www.amazon.com/You-Through-This-Gods-Help/dp/B0DFRG1NZS It contains 28 poems and it is basically an autobiography of my life starting in 1991 when I went through marital separation/divorce/remarriage/wife's open heart surgery/our cancer. Why and how I wrote the poems and what God has done in my life because I decided to stay close to Him and listen.

A Soul Spoke to Me: A Soul's Guide to Navigate Purpose by Mark Haddad Amazon.com Markhaddadauthor.com Learn what your soul wants, and how it guides your ambitions, content, and even your complacency. We all judge, but do you know why? Being human has limitations, but you can learn how to make them strengths. Painting a picture of a soul's desire will be challenging because all we have known since birth is the human perspective. We will need to think of two perspectives, combining what we think and what we feel together as one. It is possible to share this beautiful way of looking at human life, and it just takes a path to get you to see from the right vantage point.

Mice and the Ice Capade by Carley Smith Amazon.com The poor family of mice was exhausted following a long summer of storing rice for the winter months. Together, they learned ways to create fun and simple ways to use things they had and things they found so the whole neighborhood could enjoy a huge celebration on ice.

Mastering Business Credit: Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw's Expert Insights Assurancebusinessconcepts.com About the Guest(s): Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw is the Executive Vice President at Assurance Business Concepts and McCall Business Capital. With extensive experience managing corporate credit and alternative financing, Sean offers a hands-on perspective essential for business owners looking to separate personal and business finances. Through his personal journey, Sean provides actionable insights into corporate credit, alternative funding, and preparedness that resonate with both entrepreneurs and business professionals. He assists in the development of business financial strategies that create stability and opportunities for growth. Episode Summary: Join host Chris Voss in this enlightening episode with guest Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw, as they delve into the intricacies of business credit and financial management. The episode sheds light on the critical importance of separating personal and business finances, offering entrepreneurs invaluable advice on creating a future-proof business credit profile. Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting both the struggles and the strategic moves that can make or break a business. In this insightful discussion, Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw emphasizes the necessity of proactive financial planning for business owners. Drawing on data that underscores the prevalence of cash flow issues among small to medium enterprises, he provides practical solutions to avoid common pitfalls. Key topics include developing a robust business credit score, utilizing alternative financing options, and preparing for unforeseen financial challenges. Sean also discusses the process of becoming bankable and underscores the value of setting up safety nets when they are not urgently required. Key Takeaways: Separate Financials: Ensuring the separation of personal and business finances is crucial for credit building and legal protection. Proactive Planning: The best time to secure business funding is when you don't need it, allowing for better terms and preparedness for unexpected events. Building Business Credit: Intentional and strategic actions are required to develop a strong business credit rating to leverage for future growth. Navigating Financial Challenges: Preparing for financial challenges includes having alternative financing sources and clear strategies in place. Transferable Credit: Strong business credit can be transferred within family lines or between key employees, enabling smoother business transitions. Notable Quotes: "Business credit has to be done intentionally. It's not like personal credit, which builds automatically." "The best time to get a loan is when you don't need it. Because everybody wants you." "If you own a business, you're going to need money at some point." "82% of businesses fail because of cash flow." "Cash flow problems don't announce themselves. You've got to be prepared."

Ben Walker Shares Secrets Behind Ditto Transcripts' Success Dittotranscripts.com About the Guest(s): Ben Walker is the CEO and founder of Ditto Transcripts, a company he established in 2010. With a focus on providing highly accurate and certified transcription services, Ditto Transcripts serves various professional sectors, including law enforcement, legal, medical, and academic research. Ben broke away from his initial medical transcription venture with three partners to expand his focus and cater to a broader client base. Known for elevating transcription standards, Ben credits his entrepreneurial success to his rich family history of business ownership and his dedication to servicing clients with precision and human-centric solutions. Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss in this captivating episode of the Chris Voss Show as he interviews Ben Walker, the entrepreneurial force behind Ditto Transcripts. Since founding his company in 2010, Ben has surged to the forefront of the transcription service industry by prioritizing accuracy, security, and customer service. Listeners will gain insights into Ben's journey of transforming a single-niche medical transcription start-up into a multifaceted enterprise catering to legal, law enforcement, and academic domains. Discover the operational intricacies that distinguish Ditto Transcripts from its AI and other human-transcription competitors around accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. Ben shares how historical and handwritten documents like World War II letters and archives from the Smithsonian enrich their professional catalog. Learn about the crucial skills Ben has cultivated, such as customer-centered service, that elevate company culture and leadership. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Ben underscores the value of diversifying service offerings and embracing a collaborative team approach to innovation. Key Takeaways: Ben Walker highlights the importance of human-centric transcription services over AI for achieving higher accuracy rates and handling nuanced professional requirements. Transcription accuracy and document confidentiality are paramount, exemplified by Ditto Transcripts' rigorous security protocols and employee background checks. Diversification in service offerings can protect businesses from market fluctuations, as showcased by Ditto's expansion beyond medical transcription to include legal and academic sectors. Cultivating a supportive company culture encourages team input and innovation, empowering employees to contribute valuable perspectives in business decision-making. Exceptional customer service can establish a company's reputation and sustain client loyalty, despite industry pressure to automate interactions. Notable Quotes: "You can read four times faster than you can watch a video. So if it's an hour video, you'll read the transcript in 15 minutes." "We work with a lot of different industries… we've worked with authors, we've worked with museums, and research departments." "Our transcriptionists literally sign their name and date it… they know the transcripts will be perfect." "I ask for their opinion first before I give them mine because I don't want to cloud their judgment." "You get what you pay for… we have specialized transcriptionists assigned to specific clients."

Mastering Options Trading: Insights from David Chau's Community Insideoptions.io About the Guest(s): David Chau, known as Captain Condor, is the visionary force behind Inside Options, LLC, and its flagship SPX program. A seasoned options trader with over a decade of experience, David founded his boutique alternative investment firm, SPX Management, LLC, to specialize in non-directional options strategies. Since launching the SPX program in 2022, David has guided over 1,000 traders to sharpen their skills and achieve market consistency, earning recognition in notable publications like The Wall Street Journal. Episode Summary: Join host Chris Voss in an engaging discussion with David Chau, the dynamic mind behind Inside Options and the SPX program. In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, delve into the world of options trading, gaining insights from David's extensive experience as he shares innovative strategies designed to empower both novice and seasoned traders. The conversation reveals how entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with statistical acumen, can redefine success in financial markets. The episode unpacks the unique methodologies that set Inside Options apart in a crowded market, emphasizing data-driven, statistical approaches over traditional discretionary methods. David offers a glimpse into his early entrepreneurial ventures, underscoring the importance of perseverance and innovation in achieving business breakthroughs. Listeners interested in options trading, leveraging market efficiencies, and understanding complex strategies will find this episode particularly insightful, as it explores the intersections of probability, psychology, and statistical analysis in crafting consistent trading success. Key Takeaways: Innovative Options Trading Strategies: David Chau expounds on the SPX program's distinctive approach to options trading, using statistical probabilities and non-directional strategies to outperform the market. Entrepreneurial Insights in Finance: The episode highlights David's journey from college dropout to a recognized name in options trading, offering motivational insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Trading Psychology and Risk Management: Understanding the psychological dimensions of trading and implementing robust risk management practices are essential for success, according to David. Community and Collaboration: Inside Options fosters a supportive community where traders exchange knowledge and strategies, contributing to collective success and individual growth. Positive Expectancy in Trading: David explains the importance of having a trading system with positive expectancy, emphasizing the statistical basis for achieving long-term profits. Notable Quotes: "I like looking 10 years forward, as a visionary, to see what kind of vehicles and businesses can actually take me to the place I want to be." "Psychology is 90% of your trading, and 10% is the execution." "With $13,000, if you gained 13% in 13 years, it turns out to a million dollars." "Always use technical analysis to remove risk." "I would think it was, it would be a scam if I heard my own pitch 10 years ago."

Before They Were Men: Essays on Manhood, Compassion, and What Went Wrong by Jacob Tobia https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593797949 Gender nonconforming thought leader and bestselling author Jacob Tobia offers a paradigm-shifting argument for fundamentally reframing how we think about men. “A reckoning, a manifesto, a wellspring of curiosity, and an invitation to consider better ways of imagining masculinity.”—Amanda Montell, New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Magical Overthinking, Cultish, and Wordslut The conversation about masculinity, patriarchy, and misogyny has never been so prominent or heated. Alarmed by a new generation of angry, broken young men, genderqueer writer Jacob Tobia sets out to explore what's going on and comes to a shocking conclusion: Emotionally and spiritually speaking, men and boys may be the ones suffering the most under the gender binary right now. Tobia should know. For their gender-defying adolescent heart, the nonconsensual process of being “made a man” was crushing. After spending a lifetime fleeing manhood and masculinity, they dare to ask the question: What happens if we stop understanding men as categorical beneficiaries of patriarchal institutions and start understanding them for what they are—co-survivors of patriarchy itself? In a series of personal and revolutionary essays, Before They Were Men argues that we must rewire much of our framework of feminism. Through this much-needed nonbinary intervention into a two-sided discourse gone stale, Tobia boldly posits compassion and empathy as the forces that will lead men—and us all—to a brighter future. Urgent, surprising, and counterintuitive, their book covers topics such as • the unspoken body image issues and dysmorphia confronting men and boys • the difficulty of challenging a world that glorifies war, aggression, and the violence of men • the case for rethinking, and ultimately retiring, counterproductive terms like “toxic masculinity” and “male privilege” From exploring the abuse endured by men in the name of gender norms to addressing the myriad failures of feminist discourse in grappling with men's suffering, this book calls everyone—men, women, and nonbinary people alike—back to the table.

Overcoming Life's Challenges: Lessons from Trevor Schade's Journey Linktr.ee/trevorschade About the Guest(s): Trevor Schade is a distinguished entrepreneur in the real estate industry, known for his deep understanding of market dynamics and innovative business strategies. With over a decade of experience, he has successfully built a robust real estate portfolio valued at over $4 million. Trevor is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, which highlights his commitment to operational excellence, and has a programming background that allows him to leverage technology effectively. His profound knowledge of human behavior and sales strategies is complemented by his experience in overcoming significant personal challenges, including near bankruptcy, divorce, and surviving a stroke, which have shaped his empathetic and strategic approach to helping others navigate their life paths effectively. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of "The Chris Voss Show," Chris sits down with Trevor Schade, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a rich background in real estate, programming, and personal development. As Trevor shares his journey, listeners will discover how he transformed personal adversity into professional triumph. With insights drawn from his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and programming expertise, Trevor delves into the significance of understanding core values and the importance of asking the right questions to achieve business success. The conversation highlights Trevor's vast experience in the real estate industry, where he has fostered a company culture that thrives on operational efficiency and innovative strategies. Trevor offers valuable advice on wealth creation, and managing a diverse range of investments, and discusses how his unique blend of skills can help entrepreneurs streamline processes, maximize potential, and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're interested in real estate, personal development, or business optimization, Trevor's insights are invaluable. He also candidly shares his personal story of overcoming significant life challenges, including a life-threatening stroke, which ultimately shaped his empathetic approach to business consulting and mentorship. Key Takeaways: Trevor emphasizes the importance of efficiency and maximizing potential in both business and personal life, sharing strategies he has used to build a successful real estate portfolio. He advocates for finding a balance between business aspirations and life preferences, highlighting the value of aligning personal and professional goals. Trevor discusses the need for entrepreneurs to leverage technology and outsourcing to optimize business operations and focus on high-value activities. The episode underscores the necessity of adaptability and resilience, learned through Trevor's personal experiences, which have contributed to his success and empathetic mentoring style. Trevor provides insights into investments and wealth creation, advising on when to focus on growing a pile of money versus strategically parking assets to ensure financial stability. Notable Quotes: "Just because I was living and breathing off of efficiency and maximizing life, it wasn't wrong that somebody would choose and want and prefer to build a life that was the most peaceful." "The part that I gravitated to was the asking the right questions." "If doing the dishes can be hired out at a smaller number than what your potential earning rate number is, you shouldn't be doing it." "With what you're equipping them with, they'll still have to go through it, but they won't fall as far and they won't stay there as long." "I tell people a lot to test this 'cause I have so many people fight me on…You just gotta know how freeing it is."

Unveiling Hormone Secrets: Balancing Health with Dr. Edward Eckert Hormonify.com About the Guest(s): Dr. Edward Eckert is a renowned expert with over 30 years of experience in women's health and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. A board-certified OB-GYN by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Eckert received his training at Emory University, the University of Florida, and New York University's affiliated hospital. He graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and founded the Menopause Institute in 1994 to delve into menopause research. Dr. Eckert later created HormoneModify.com to focus on personalized bioidentical hormone treatments. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of the Chris Voss Show, Dr. Edward Eckert shares his wealth of knowledge on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and the intricacies of balancing hormones for both men and women. The discussion delves deep into the flawed perceptions and misinformation surrounding menopausal symptoms and hormone imbalances that prevail even in today's medical practices. Dr. Eckert candidly demystifies concepts like perimenopause and underscores the critical nature of hormone balance at all ages. Dr. Eckert provides a comprehensive look at the realities of hormone imbalances and the impact on both physical and mental health. He explains how he dedicated years to develop scientifically-backed, individualized hormone treatments. This fascinating dialogue explores how imbalanced hormones can manifest as anxiety, depression, weight issues, and more. Dr. Eckert also shares insights into the influences of external factors like diet and environment on hormone levels, calling attention to modern issues of early menstruation and diminished hormone production due to environmental estrogens. Key Takeaways: Dr. Eckert highlights the inadequacies in traditional hormone treatment methods and emphasizes the need for personalized, well-researched approaches. Hormone imbalances can contribute to a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, mood disorders, osteoporosis, and more, impacting overall health dramatically. The podcast underscores the importance of monitoring hormone levels for both men and women as early as their late 20s if symptoms arise, despite common misconceptions about age-related norms. Environmental influences significantly affect hormone levels, with newer studies indicating the impact of multiple COVID-19 vaccinations on premature hormone deficiencies. Dr. Eckert offers a fresh perspective on menopause and urges individuals to seek expert evaluations to properly address their hormone health concerns. Notable Quotes: "In reality, I see problems that occur could be from adolescent years that progress onto the young reproductive years… there's a trend, and the trend is the ratios of hormones that exist." "What we really do differently is that I spent about 10 years researching the whole aspect of what it takes to balance a woman's hormones." "We have literally tens of thousands of patients all over the world." "We eliminate stage two, three, and four breast cancer. We have zero in 30 years." "One of the most common reasons women come in to see us is that their husbands or boyfriends tell 'em they can't have sex with them."

Revolutionizing Maintenance with Digital Thinker's Asset Management Solutions Digitalthinker.com About the Guest(s): Alex Bolan is the President of Digital Thinker, leading the company's sales and marketing efforts with a deep focus on opportunity recognition and relationship building. A strong advocate for servant leadership, Alex dedicates time to fostering understanding and emotional intelligence within his team. He is a family man blessed with a son and a soon-to-be daughter. With core values rooted in God, family, and country, Alex's perspective is profoundly shaped by his experiences as a military veteran. With Digital Thinker, he champions cutting-edge enterprise asset management solutions and consultancy, striving to revolutionize manufacturing and maintenance industries through technological excellence. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Alex Bolan, President of Digital Thinker, delves into the transformative world of enterprise asset management and manufacturing efficiency. Chris and Alex explore Digital Thinker's innovative approach to optimizing assets and reducing downtime, emphasizing the importance of well-maintained equipment in the manufacturing sector. They discuss how Alex drives a vision of effectiveness and adaptability across various industries through cutting-edge solutions tailored to client needs. Throughout the conversation, Alex navigates the complex landscape of manufacturing in America, critiquing prevalent attitudes towards maintenance and asset management. He offers a refreshing perspective on the potential of technology, including AI, to augment and transform the manufacturing industry. The discussion culminates in Alex's mission to reshape operational culture and leadership strategies, highlighting Digital Thinker's impact framework designed to empower teams and maximize operational excellence. He advocates for a unified approach where asset management serves as a cornerstone of strategic decision-making in boardrooms. Key Takeaways: Enterprise Asset Management: Digital Thinker provides comprehensive solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency by minimizing downtime through precise asset maintenance and management strategies. Cultural Shift in Manufacturing: Alex advocates for a transformation in the cultural mindset towards asset management, promoting it as vital to operational success and profitability. AI in Manufacturing: While critical of some AI applications, Alex acknowledges its potential to optimize menial tasks and improve manufacturing processes when implemented effectively. Skills Gap Concerns: As a significant demographic shift looms, Alex stresses the urgency of addressing the shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing through improved training and technology integration. Impact Framework: Alex introduces Digital Thinker's impact framework, a methodology aimed at revolutionizing operational change management and boosting effectiveness in manufacturing environments. Notable Quotes: "Asset management deserves a seat at the boardroom table. It's not just a maintenance issue; it's a pivotal part of strategic success." "AI can enhance efficiency on menial tasks but claiming it will solve all our issues is misleading. We still need human insight for complex problems." "We built an ecosystem of excellence because without maintenance excellence, operational excellence is unattainable." "Being bold and accepting failure is crucial for leadership. It's about learning and adapting quickly." "Our goal is to move past unicorn farts and butterfly dust—we're committed to providing actionable data to guide strategic decisions."

The Difference That Makes the Difference: NLP and the Science of Positive Change by Josh Davis, Greg Prosmushkin https://www.amazon.com/Difference-that-Makes-Science-Positive/dp/1250349087 Take control of your life and create profound change today using NLP and the science of positive change! Learn why people resist change, why they sometimes embrace change, and how to lead change quickly and in lasting ways. It all comes down to finding the difference that makes the difference for each person and context. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is great for finding that difference. NLP helps us understand what makes people tick. When we understand how they think, feel, and act in key situations, we have the raw material with which to make change happen, often quickly and profoundly. In the 1970s, a linguist and his partner studied the language patterns and nonverbal cues of great psychotherapists, as well as how people are affected by the systems they're part of. The two pinpointed key aspects of what enables human beings to change. Their findings formed the basis of NLP. Since then, NLP has often been taught to therapists and life coaches aiming to master one-on-one interactions in those contexts. When the lawyer Greg Prosmushkin discovered NLP, he realized how incredibly valuable these tools could be outside a therapy context. How to communicate with confidence, model excellence, and influence your own and others' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are useful for many people in many situations. Greg used NLP to make huge breakthroughs in his trials and to step into his own as an entrepreneur. In 2022, Greg met Josh Davis, PhD, a Columbia University PhD who studied psychology and neuroscience, and the Founder and Director of the Science-Based Leadership Institute. Josh is an NLP expert who grew up in the 1970s and 80s as the child of two pioneers in the field of NLP. He's an NLP native. He's been training others to use NLP for over a decade. Josh is also the internationally best-selling author of Two Awesome Hours, a science-based set of strategies to work less and get your most important work done. Greg and Josh set out to make NLP easily accessible for everyone. They show how the tools of NLP can be used by anyone in their daily work and personal lives, and connect these actionable tools to the science of change. The Difference that Makes the Difference is a result of their rigorous and dedicated collaboration. In this book, readers learn how to: -Communicate with confidence -Model excellence, to learn and master new skills -Influence their own and others' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in positive ways -and much more! You'll get: -Step-by-step instructions with tips -Guided prompts to follow that help you apply these time-tested tools to your own specific needs -Examples of how to use the tools in everyday situations -Simple explanations of the theory and science behind the tools -Clear explanations of why the tools are so powerful NLP has been time-tested for fifty years, but until now it has only been accessible for a select few. Books and methods of teaching NLP were complex because the subject matter was highly sophisticated and derived from the work of professional psychotherapists. Greg Prosmushkin and Josh Davis, PhD have spent a combined 35+ years studying and unlocking the value of NLP. Josh has been teaching these concepts and tools in specialized NLP trainings, as well as one-on-one and group coaching settings, to Fortune 500 audiences and beyond. They have been using these concepts and tools in their professional practices of trial law, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. They have made a careful study of how to make the complex simple to learn and apply. It's time to move past simply waiting and wishing for your life to be different―dive into the tools of NLP and the science behind change that supports those tools,

"I Am a Man": Chief Standing Bear's Journey for Justice by Joe Starita https://www.amazon.com/Am-Man-Standing-Journey-Justice/dp/0312533047 In 1877, Chief Standing Bear's Ponca Indian tribe was forcibly removed from their Nebraska homeland and marched to what was then known as Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), in what became the tribe's own Trail of Tears. “I Am a Man” chronicles what happened when Standing Bear set off on a six-hundred-mile walk to return the body of his only son to their traditional burial ground. Along the way, it examines the complex relationship between the United States government and the small, peaceful tribe and the legal consequences of land swaps and broken treaties, while never losing sight of the heartbreaking journey the Ponca endured. It is a story of survival---of a people left for dead who arose from the ashes of injustice, disease, neglect, starvation, humiliation, and termination. On another level, it is a story of life and death, despair and fortitude, freedom and patriotism. A story of Christian kindness and bureaucratic evil. And it is a story of hope---of a people still among us today, painstakingly preserving a cultural identity that had sustained them for centuries before their encounter with Lewis and Clark in the fall of 1804. Before it ends, Standing Bear's long journey home also explores fundamental issues of citizenship, constitutional protection, cultural identity, and the nature of democracy---issues that continue to resonate loudly in twenty-first-century America. It is a story that questions whether native sovereignty, tribal-based societies, and cultural survival are compatible with American democracy. Standing Bear successfully used habeas corpus, the only liberty included in the original text of the Constitution, to gain access to a federal court and ultimately his freedom. This account aptly illuminates how the nation's delicate system of checks and balances worked almost exactly as the Founding Fathers envisioned, a system arguably out of whack and under siege today. Joe Starita's well-researched and insightful account reads like historical fiction as his careful characterizations and vivid descriptions bring this piece of American history brilliantly to life.About the author Joe Starita holds an endowed professorship at the University of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Previously, he spent 14 years at The Miami Herald – four years as the newspaper's New York Bureau Chief and four years on its Investigations Team, where he specialized in investigating the questionable practices of doctors, lawyers and judges. One of his stories was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in local reporting. Interested since his youth in Native American history and culture, he returned to his native Nebraska in 1992 and began work on a three-year writing project examining five generations of a Lakota-Northern Cheyenne family. The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge – A Lakota Odyssey, published in 1995 by G.P. Putnam Sons (New York), won the Mountain and Plains Booksellers Award, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in history, has been translated into six languages and is the subject of an upcoming documentary. Starita's most recent book – “I Am A Man” – Chief Standing Bear's Journey for Justice – was published in January 2009 by St. Martin's Press (New York) and has gone into a seventh printing.

Pensées Catholiques v.1: Essais by Edward L Helmrich https://www.amazon.com/Pens%C3%A9es-Catholiques-v-1-Edward-Helmrich/dp/1778835988 In literary criticism, the consideration of the religious motivations of the writer is often neglected. Four classics are considered in terms of the religious ideas their authors wished to present: Shakespeare, Milton, Melville, T.S. Eliot. Several Catholic/Christian theological problems are addressed, for example did God always intend to become man, or not? Is there a model for the Eucharist in the natural world? Can the image of the Trinity be seen in the basis of the physical world? Short essays describe four pillars of Catholicism: the Mass; the Bible; the Rosary; Marian apparitions. Finally there are pithy sayings from Father Benedict Groeschel.

Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals by Lindsay Dahl Lindsaydahl.com https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-House-Fight-Homes-Chemicals/dp/0063375591 From the front lines of the movement for safer products, environmental health expert Lindsay Dahl takes us on her journey from skeptic to activist, exposing the secret forces that keep toxic chemicals in our homes, bodies, and environment—showing us how to fight back and keep our families safe. In Cleaning House, Lindsay Dahl shows how seemingly innocuous items—everything from toys to common beauty and cleaning products—can include toxic chemicals, thanks to a consistent failure of regulation in the United States. The scientific research linking toxic chemicals in products to rising rates of cancer and reproductive harms is as strong as the science that led to banning lead from gasoline, PBCs, and DDT. But with varying degrees of protective guardrails in place for the everyday items, consumers are tasked with playing toxic-chemical detective and those unable to afford safer products are left hanging in the balance. Through vivid storytelling and robust scientific evidence, Dahl makes a compelling case that a safer world will only arrive through systemic change. We must turn off the tap of toxic chemicals before they make their way into our homes and bodies—and here she shows you how. Drawing on Dahl's extensive experience as a lobbyist, product formulator, and a parent, she unravels the shocking web of political and cultural factors that landed us here and are key to solving this massive public health crisis. Dahl takes readers behind the scenes as a young but determined lobbyist fighting powerful chemical industry players, which she discovered are replicating Big Tobacco's disinformation playbook by downplaying the harms of the toxic chemicals they continue to profit from. And she introduces readers to the brilliant scientists doing ground-breaking research, legislators passing life-saving laws, forward-thinking business leaders, communities facing the highest level of exposure to toxic chemical pollution, and parents from all political stripes who have joined the fight for a safer world. Told through a compelling David and Goliath narrative, Cleaning House dares to take a pragmatic and science-based approach to the concept of clean living, in a time where the wellness movement is threatened by partisan politics and misinformation. It is an essential read for anyone who wants a safer home and a safer future for our children. About the author Lindsay Dahl is a nationally awarded environmental health and consumer safety expert. Over the last twenty years Dahl has helped pass over thirty state and federal laws that remove toxic chemicals from consumer products and our environment. Her activism and writing has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, and Vogue, among other publications. Dahl has worked across leadership positions for environmental health nonprofits including Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, and for leading consumer brands including: Ritual and Beautycounter. She sits on the board of directors for the nonprofits Toxic-Free Future and the Chamber of Mothers.

Congrats! You've Been Promoted: An Essential Guide for Helping New Leaders and Their Teams Succeed by Noel Massie NoelMassie.com https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637633998 Noel Massie's Congrats! You've Been Promoted! is an essential guide for equipping new managers with the tools and strategies to lead their teams successfully. Getting promoted is one of the most exciting events in a career. Yet many are placed in the role without any knowledge of what it takes to be a leader, let alone a great leader. You're expected to sink or swim, and most companies don't provide any support or leadership training either before or after the promotion. You want to be an excellent leader for your team, but where can you find the basic tools and strategies you need? Author Noel Massie, former vice president of operations for UPS, has walked in your shoes. And he knows what it takes to lead with both wisdom and confidence. Congrats! You've Been Promoted is the trusty, must-have guide for every new leader. It's a mentor on your bookshelf! With professional and personal anecdotes, pertinent research, and exercises that help reinforce the concepts, Massie uses his signature straightforward style to impart the leadership lessons he learned during his six-decade career, such as: Understanding your team's terms and conditions, and your own Establishing trust with your team Providing regular, actionable feedback Leveraging the B.E.S.T. Principle to keep discussions with employees focused and positive Applying the 4x5 Method to capture multiple perspectives on any situation . . . and many more. Give yourself the gift of starting off your leadership journey on the right foot. Your success—and that of your team—depend on it! For more information on Noel Massie's Webinar and Masterclass content, visit NoelMassie.com.

G.O.A.T. Wisdom: How to Build a Truly Great Business--From the Founders of Beekman 1802 by Dr. Brent Ridge, Josh Kilmer-Purcell https://www.amazon.com/G-T-Wisdom-Business-Founders/dp/1647829771 Beekman1802.com "G.O.A.T. Wisdom is a glorious and profound book that will make you think deeply, feel more, and take meaningful action. With soul-stirring stories and zingy insights, this isn't just a book you read, it's one you experience, share, and return to again and again." — Sally Hogshead, New York Times bestselling author, Fascinate: How to Make Your Brand Impossible to Resist Twelve timeless principles for building a business, from the founders of Beekman 1802. Have you ever wanted to create a business that's not only good but great? Have you ever felt as though you're destined to do something bigger and more significant with your life? If so, you should know that you don't need millions in funding, a marketing department, or influencer status. If you have an idea, the determination to bring it to life, a deep and abiding belief in your product, and a devotion to your customers, you already have the humble starting point behind one of the world's fastest-growing and most beloved brands: Beekman 1802. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell launched Beekman 1802 in one of New York State's poorest counties with no funding, and in the middle of a punishing recession. They didn't have much of a business plan. But they did have some timeless wisdom that Brent's and Josh's parents and grandparents had taught them—the "greatest of all time" principles for good living that can also be used as a foundation for any business. In this book, for the first time, Ridge and Kilmer-Purcell present the twelve principles that made the biggest difference in their entrepreneurial journey, and show how these principles are relevant for anyone ready to defy the odds and grow a brand that matters. Whether you're launching your own venture, growing a side hustle, or looking to make a bigger impact on your company, G.O.A.T. Wisdom will give you the tools, the confidence, and the inspiration to build something meaningful and lasting that your customers will value and feel they can't do without.

Path to Pet Wellness: The Holistic Vet's Guide to Thriving Pets and Empowered Pet Parents by Jeff Feinman Holisticactions.com/book-waitlist Path to Pet Wellness is an enlightening guide for pet parents seeking a spiritual connection with their beloved animal companions through a “whole-istic” approach to animal care. This informative guidebook introduces pet lovers to the concept that physical symptoms are more than just signs of illness—they are messages from the body, revealing the flow of energy and the deep connection to spirit. By focusing on optimizing BEAM (Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood) and enhancing the overall quality of life, this guide encourages a shift away from limiting beliefs about symptoms, diseases, and diagnoses that often hinder happiness and health. Instead, it advocates for a more conscious, heart-centered approach to pet parenting, integrating the power of love as a healing energy. Path to Pet Wellness is part of the growing movement toward Animal-Centered Treatments (ACT), aiming to restore the spiritual essence to holistic veterinary medicine and empower pet guardians to nurture their animals with deeper awareness and compassion.

How to Sleep Like a Caveman: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Night's Rest―Based on the Evolutionary Science of Sleep from Saber-Toothed Tigers to Modern Insomnia by Merijn van de Laar https://www.amazon.com/How-Sleep-Like-Caveman-Ancient/dp/0063430177 Sapiens meets Why We Sleep in an evolutionary romp through the science of sleep—and how we can get better rest—by one of the world's leading sleep scientists. We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, but for millions of us, not all of that time is spent sleeping. We strive for eight hours per night, only to lie awake thanks to stress, our ever-present devices, a new baby, or that 4pm coffee you thought you needed. As sleep scientist and recovering insomniac Merijn van de Laar shows, we're hardly the first to experience this. When homo sapiens evolved hundreds of thousands of years ago, when saber-toothed tigers were their biggest nighttime worry, wakefulness served to protect one's tribe at night. Research shows these episodic sleep patterns even gave our ancestors an evolutionary advantage. We can look to their example for guidance in improving our sleep health, too: how our sleep patterns change as we age, the benefits of communal sleep, the importance of environmental factors such as temperature and light. While our myriad gadgets may distinguish us from early humans, understanding the ways our brains evolved to rest can chart the course toward a better night's sleep. Drawing from emerging science, archeological research into our ancestors' habits, and close observation of contemporary hunter-gatherer cultures, How to Sleep Like a Caveman explains everything from why we sometimes jerk awake at night—likely a remnant of having slept in trees—to why our efforts to “optimize” our sleep schedules might just be a fool's errand. The result is a surprising, accessible new framework for thinking about sleep—the way we were designed to.

Sales Mastery: The Ultimate Skill for Business and Life Success with Luke Jorgensen Lukejorgenson.com About the Guest(s): Luke Jorgensen is a seasoned sales coach with over a decade of experience in the challenging door-to-door sales industry. Known for being in the top 1% of personal sales in his field, Luke has led sales teams for nine years, emphasizing ethical sales practices and fostering outstanding team culture. Passionate about helping individuals and businesses enhance their sales performance, Luke offers coaching and training that leverages his extensive on-the-ground sales experience. His approach is characterized by practical, proven strategies that aim to make selling effective and ethical. Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss as he delves into the dynamic world of sales in this fascinating episode of The Chris Voss Show. Captivating discussions set the stage for an engaging exploration of selling strategies with expert sales coach, Luke Jorgensen, who's at the forefront of the door-to-door sales industry. Celebrating nearly 17 years and over 2,400 episodes, the show continues to bring forward-thinking ideas to its listeners with renowned guests who are leaders in their fields. In this episode, Chris and Luke discuss the intricate art of sales, examining it not just as a business skill, but as a fundamental life ability that everyone implicitly engages in. Through vibrant storytelling and insightful perspectives, they explore how mastering sales can open doors to vast opportunities. Luke shares his expertise through the lens of his "Smooth Selling Framework," providing listeners with actionable steps to refine their sales techniques, regardless of their level of experience. Additionally, they share anecdotes from real-world experiences in the demanding landscape of door-to-door sales, illustrating the resilience and adaptability required for successful selling. Key Takeaways: Sales as a Universal Skill: Discover how sales techniques are applicable in everyday life, enhancing both professional and personal interactions. The Importance of Frameworks: Luke Jorgensen emphasizes the value of a flexible sales framework that can be adapted to various scenarios rather than a rigid step-by-step approach. Learning from Rejection: Door-to-door sales experiences demonstrate the tenacity and learning opportunities presented by frequent rejection. Emotional Intelligence in Sales: Understanding customer needs and motivations is key to closing successful sales and maintaining ethical standards. Coaching and Continuous Improvement: Success in sales is bolstered by continuous learning and having a coach to guide personal and professional growth. Notable Quotes: "If you want something, you gotta be able to sell it." "Good salespeople are hard to find." "A framework instead of a step-by-step is flexible enough to work in literally every type of situation." "Sales is about helping people's lives by solving their problems." "If you can follow a framework, it'll cut a lot of those mistakes in half."

More Perils of Motorcycling by Ms Alanna Gayko Moreperilsofmotorcycling.com Amazon.com 'More Perils of Motorcycling' is the continued story of my motorcycle travels across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States during the previous decade. Other travels include riding two different BMW 650cc motorcycles in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region in the tip of Western Australia. A highlight of my travels was a month-long ride 'Around Oz 2016' on my reliable 2011 Harley Davidson Blackline motorcycle. This trip was solely undertaken to raise awareness of the rare disease called 'Batten disease'. This is a life-limiting neurodegenerative (a type of dementia) genetic disease, which mostly impacts young children. Join me on my motorcycle travels - some off-road, with many adventures in between.

Tradition to Truth: One Man's Search for Honest Answers by Jerry Mitchell Amazon.com Givegod90.com Is there a secret code in the Bible? Do you want the key to that code? Tradition to Truth is a journey through time and tradition. It will teach you how to find the answers many people have about the Bible. This is a story of how one man asked for answers and discovered those answers were not what he expected. If you are willing to challenge your traditions and strengthen your faith, this is for you.About the author Growing up on a farm and working with large animals for most of my life gave me a great deal of insight into the blueprint our Creator used to design our world and mankind. When I began asking questions that no pastor or Rabbi could answer without twisting the Bible out of context I began to read everything I could about where some of these traditions first originated. I soon discovered the answers are already in the Bible if we are willing to put our traditions and man made doctrines aside and actually read what is written. The result is in the books, what has taken years of research and forensic analysis of the Bible may answer some of your questions and raise even more.

The New Science of Momentum: How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark by Don Yaeger, Bernie Banks Learn how to capture—and keep—the awesome power of momentum! Most leaders believe in momentum—a phenomenon that's easy to perceive but difficult to define. Which is why so few have been able to explain how to spark it, sustain it, or steer it to unbridled success. Until now. In this groundbreaking book, bestselling author Don Yaeger and leadership expert Bernie Banks uncover what it takes to turn a single moment into unstoppable momentum. Drawing from eight years of research, over 250 interviews, and thousands of survey responses, they reveal a proven model for building momentum across sports, business, politics, and the military. You'll learn how to: Recognize the early spark of momentum and act on it. Build a culture that sustains momentum over time. Apply a research-backed model used by top leaders. Reignite momentum when it begins to fade. Whether you're leading a team or an entire organization, this book will help you harness momentum in every aspect of an enterprise—from team building to recruitment to communications—and make it last.

Seasons: The Beautiful Transition: The Beautiful Transition by Silas Toney Amazon.com Let the seasons take you on a journey of discovery and purpose. Seasons show just how important letting go of the old and receiving with gladness the new. What wisdom will winter pass on to spring? What happens when they meet? The transitions of life can happen suddenly each with its own unique personality, beautiful and painful in its own way. Silas Toney was born in Sumter, South Carolina. He was not an avid reader as a child. But when he did, he often wondered, what kind of people authors were, and how did they come up with so many words? Many years later, writing and still wondering not only about the number of words but also the weight of a word. He is also a photographer, and spoken-word artist and was awarded a Certifi cate of Artistic Achievement from The Pinacothèque for his participation in the Luxembourg Art Prize 2022. The Luxembourg Art Prize is one of the most prestigious international art contests in the world.

My Inner Heroine: Exploring Feminine Pain by Kerry Blaser Kerryblaser.com https://www.amazon.com/My-Inner-Heroine-Exploring-Feminine/dp/B0F31QQ3PM “Pain is beautiful, because it shows us what needs to be healed.” Universal Wisdom Exploring my maternal pain was both tortuous and exhilarating. I felt every emotion under the sun from shame to fear to anger to pride to love to compassion to enlightenment. I did a deep dive into my soul's darkness, also known as my shadow, to heal from my childhood trauma. I unearthed a vast supply of self-love, self-compassion and self-belief. My shamanic gifts were also “hidden” in there. I had no idea what a treasure-trove my shadow actually is. Inside of my shadow, I am a shamanic heroine. I learned how to transform my emotional pain into more self-love. It's an initiation process where hard, painful work came first. Then, valuable wisdom was my reward. The initiation process for the channeled quote above was excruciating. I had to experience 35 years of debilitating lower back pain first. Only then, was I ready to receive and comprehend that wisdom. This book guides you through the tumultuous process I experienced in order to understand myself and the world around me. I grant you intimate access to explore my emotions, relationships, misunderstandings and epiphanies. I reveal what it took for me to heal from my childhood trauma, become a shaman and experience enlightenment. Hopefully, my story will inspire your own personal growth and self-reflection work. Happy healing!About the author Kerry Blaser is a shaman and a Reiki Master. She has three grown children and a master's degree in East Asian Religious Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She started healing her own childhood trauma ten years ago. Now, she is ready to share the knowledge and wisdom she gained with others as inspiration to transform their emotional wounds into personal wisdom.

Exploring Corporate Culture and M&A with Matthew Person Townsquare-advisors.com About the Guest(s): Matthew Person is the founder and managing director of Town Square Advisors, a firm dedicated to serving the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. He is a certified M&A advisor with extensive experience in buy-side mergers and acquisitions, having led private equity-backed global corporate development departments for firms like IDG, Blackstone, Vista, and TA Associates. Additionally, Matthew has experience as a Vice President at Capstone Partners and has worked with startups and growth-stage companies, exemplified by his tenure at Breakaway Innovation and Hybrid VC. Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris dives into the multifaceted world of corporate culture and organizational alignment with his guest, Matthew Person. Matthew, an expert in mergers and acquisitions, introduces his innovative Square Management System, a comprehensive framework designed to help businesses understand and intentionally cultivate corporate culture to achieve optimal staff alignment and business success. Matthew discusses the often overlooked but critical role of culture in the business environment, especially during mergers and acquisitions. Using his Square Management System, he highlights the importance of understanding corporate culture and the individual work preferences of employees to create a harmonious and productive workplace. This episode emphasizes that successful mergers often hinge on cultural fit more so than financial metrics and that understanding the preferences for independence or constraint can lead to better job satisfaction and performance. Chris and Matthew explore how culture isn't just about perks like ping-pong tables but is deeply tied to identity, instruction, intercommunication, and feedback within a company. Key Takeaways: The Square Management System emphasizes four elements—identity, instruction, intercommunication, and information feedback—as crucial for understanding and shaping corporate culture. Employers and employees benefit significantly from cultural alignment, impacting individual job satisfaction and overall business success. Cultural fit in mergers and acquisitions can often predict the success or failure of such ventures, as seen in both infamous and successful M&A cases. Matthew's approach underscores that there is no universally right or wrong culture; it's about finding the fit that aligns the company's processes with employees' natural work styles. Taking self-assessment quizzes can help both employees and executives understand their ideal work environments, ensuring better placement and higher retention. Notable Quotes: "Culture isn't just the ping-pong tables or Thursday beers; it's about identity, instruction, intercommunication, and feedback." "There's no wrong culture, just your culture, and it's crucial for executives to understand what aligns best with their organizational goals." "Successful mergers often hinge on cultural fit more than any financial metric; it's about bringing together compatible systems and people." "Great culture is alignment between the employee and the company. We've often focused too much on broad appeal instead of individual fit." "Our goal is to let people make decisions and own them within a framework that respects their independence and contributes to a high-performing team."

The Living Room Design Formula: Style Your Home Like a Pro, One Room at a Time by Amy Leah Barrickman Amazon.com Barrickmandesign.com Do you want to make your house feel like a home but aren't sure how to put it together? If you want the look of a professionally-finished space without the designer, The Living Room Design Formula is your answer. In The Living Room Design Formula, professional design expert Amy Barrickman guides you step-by-step through creating a stunning and functional living space. With her simple and approachable formula developed over 15 years of practice, Amy makes interior design accessible to everyone. In this book, you will: Learn to formulate your design concept with confidence. Follow easy instructions to measure and lay out a functional floor plan. Create cohesive designs by compiling and refining your ideas. Discover where to invest and where to save on furniture, lighting, rugs, window treatments and more. Master clear tricks to arrange wall hangings and accessories in an artful, balanced way. By focusing on one room, you'll be able to fully complete the space and gain the confidence to tackle future projects with ease. Get started with The Living Room Design Formula and begin making real progress today!About the author Amy Leah Barrickman graduated with a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Pennsylvania State University. She is a wife, mother, interior designer and entrepreneur. She started her design business in 2010 and has been blessed with one problem: too many projects! Amy took to social media to help more people style and personalize their spaces. So many people enjoyed the tips and tricks posted @BarrickmanDesign that her videos caught the attention of QVC, where she now appears as an on-camera design expert. Amy's mission has always been to leave every space more beautiful than she found it. She plans to continue this through her book series, social media presence and hopes to someday expand her work to include a foundation that supports the beautification of the city of Philadelphia.

Give Hospitality: A Hopeful Story of What Happens When We Live, Work, and Love from a Place of Generosity by Taylor Scott Leadwithhospitality.com Amazon.com Burnout and turnover are at an all-time high. Hospitality pioneer Taylor Scott proves a spirit of generosity is the key to bridging our divides and engaging the best in others regardless of our differences in this all-new business fable. At a fundamental level, the purpose of leadership is to connect with and inspire the hearts and minds of others to become their absolute best so they can ultimately give the best of themselves at work, at home, and in their communities. How do we do that? Taylor Scott draws on his 20 plus years of experience working at hospitality industry leaders like Disney Parks and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, to provide an inviting, accessible fable about adopting a spirit of generosity. Give Hospitality tells the story of Summer Grace, who after leaving a toxic workplace that lacked inclusivity lands a new role at Kauwela Resorts—the home of five core values that empower its people to thrive. Her story charts how leaders in any industry can bring those values to life by purposefully giving compassion, encouragement, kindness, hospitality, and leadership. Be inspired to embrace the game-changing power of giving and receiving hospitality, which in turn makes us happier, improves our health, strengthens our social bonds, evokes feelings of gratitude, and has a positive ripple effect in our communities. Learn actionable principles for cultivating an environment where employees are happier and more engaged, and where they feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.About the author Taylor Scott graduated with honors from Florida Southern College, in Lakeland, FL, earning a BS in Business Administration. He earned a Masters of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University. Taylor has worked for notable brands such as Disney Parks and Resorts, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Disney Vacation Club.

The Image: A Quantum Portal Has Opened (SNO Chronicles) by Guy Morris Amazon.com Guymorrisbooks.com A CERN black hole experiment creates a portal to a higher dimension, unleashing a quantum signal that entangles every computer on Earth. Only SLVIA, a rogue NSA AI, can decode its dire warning for humanity. Convinced civilization has entered the end of days, SLVIA manipulates global events to match its apocalyptic simulations. Derek Taylor and Jenn Scott are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy spanning the ancient city of Edessa to Rome and the White House. When Derek is compelled to prevent an assassination, he falls into a deadly trap, pursued by a Swiss banker with Kremlin ties. Together, Derek and Jenn must navigate betrayals, hidden alliances, and a relentless manhunt. In their darkest hour, the ancient Image of Edessa holds the key to life's ultimate mysteries. In a world teetering on nuclear war, Derek and Jenn must confront SLVIA's vision of the future and their own darkest demons in a battle where the stakes are nothing less than the secrets of existence itself.About the author Guy Morris writes deeply research, intelligent action thrillers inspired by true stories, and often compared the Dan Brown, Iris Johansen and Robert Ludlum. Guy was influenced by men of the Renaissance who were fluent in business, science, politics, religion and the arts. BookTrib's Favorite 25 Books of 2021, Reader's Favorite Gold Book Award, Cinematic Book Finalist, Guy Morris thrillers bend the fine line between truth and fiction with a sardonic wit.

The Christian in the Cult: And How I Discovered Humanity in Christ by Jim Valekis Amazon.com Smilingicon.com Jim Valekis' The Christian in the Cult: And How I Discovered Humanity in Christ uses the author's life story to take us deep inside the culture of the Greek Orthodox Church, Herbert Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God, and modern Evangelicalism. After journeying through three versions of "the only true church," Valekis deftly invites his readers to join him in his ongoing discovery of humanity in Christ and what it can mean for the church and the world. Endorsement: Millions of religious believers will clearly recognize the spiritual journey narrated by Jim Valekis in this powerful story. A son of the Greek Orthodox Church finds himself in Herbert W. Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God, which eventually takes him into more traditional Christianity and out again. Where he ends up at the end of this fascinating pilgrimage will be a big surprise. But Valekis astutely narrates his journey and brings readers along with him to a spiritual destination that includes the whole world. In a religious and political landscape that has become a culture war of all against all, Valekis's final message of oneness and wholeness in Christ is a welcome antidote.─Andrew Manis, Emeritus Professor of History Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia In your hands is a book that speaks powerfully to both the complexities of living and growing in the Church, and to the way God moves in our individual lives as believers. Through the story of author Jim Valekis, we see a riveting faith testimony passed from one generation of family to another -- across cultures, continents, and denominations. We experience through Jim's journey how our Christian faith can ground us and cover us spiritually, despite a fallen world, broken relationships, and vocational volatility. Jim reminds us that while our conditions and surroundings rise and fall, our steadfast relationship with Christ is All. I commend this book to you. ─Chuck Proudfit, President At Work On Purpose About the Author: Jim Valekis was born in Alabama with a "bouzouki" on his knee. His Greco-American parents raised their family as part of a thriving Greek Orthodox community in Birmingham. As a teenager captivated by the radio teachings of Herbert W. Armstrong, Valekis defied his roots and eventually followed a call to pastor in the Worldwide Church of God. When the former cult transitioned into Evangelicalism, Jim followed, continuing to pastor in Grace Communion International. Most recently Valekis co-founded the vision for the Tipp Center, a faith-based business and resource hub, where he is the chaplain. Jim holds a master's degree in Biblical Studies from Earlham School of Religion. He enjoys hanging out with his wife Becky, biking, painting, and sharing (especially over Greek comfort food) how his new theological understanding connects back in profound ways with the ancient Trinitarian fabric of his Orthodox upbringing, a relational Christ-centered fabric expansive enough to include every human being.