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In an inspirational handbook, the discoveries of Donald O. Clifton, the grandfather of positive psychology, show how the briefest interactions affect people's relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. When we're negative toward others, we use a dipper to remove from their buckets and diminish their positive outlook. When we treat others in a positive manner, we fill not only their buckets but ours as well. The authors illustrate how this...

For fifteen years, Susan Ford Collins shadowed successful people from all walks of life and discovered ten skills they were using consistently but unconsciously. In this must-read guide to personal satisfaction and fulfillment, Susan outlines each skill and provides easy-to-learn methods for putting it to use. Whether readers are changing jobs or relationships, starting or managing companies or families, these ten skills will guide them to success....

Modern life is filled with frustrations -- too much work, too many interruptions, not enough personal time, and an increasing sense of losing control and meaning. "Aligned Thinking offers a simple, sensible remedy. The key lies in three questions: "How do I get the most from the only thing I control -- my actions now?"; "With the many options I have, how do I stay focused on what I really want?"; and "What do I really want from life and work?" Written...

While most people will say that the key to success is a willingness to break the rules, to think outside the box, to ignore boundaries, Robin Roberts--whose own success as a college basketball star, ESPN commentator, and co-anchor on Good Morning America is undisputed--is here to tell readers differently. In her considerable experience, there are seven rules whose importance cannot be ignored, and which must never be broken if true, meaningful success...

Pelzer walks readers through the process of learning how to turn the experience gained from past hurts into the power to live a better life and help others do the same with his trademark wisdom, support, and tough love. "You do not have to be a mayor of a major metropolis or CEO of a Fortune 500 company in order to take a stand for your convictions; to lead, rally, or educate others for your cause; or to maintain a vision that will pave the way for...

Most people have a vision for their lives that they're not pursuing, or pursuing yet somehow falling short. This vision can be modest or grand. It may involve breaking free of a destructive habit, finding a healthy relationship, or changing the world. Here, Raphael Cushnir, a leading voice in personal and professional development, reveals that when people aren't living their dreams it's because they're not yet willing and able to feel specific emotions...

Featuring an attractive new cover and fresh material, this Finley classic has been updated inside and out. Guy Finley's message of self-liberation has touched people around the world. Discover how to extinguish self-defeating thoughts and habits that undermine true happiness. Exploring relationships, depression, and stress, his inspiring words can help you let go of debilitating anxiety, unnecessary anger, paralyzing guilt, and painful heartache....

"New York Times"--Bestselling author Maxwell shares the 11 secrets highly successful people know to succeed in life and work.

The author and a blind mountaineer, famed for his record-breaking ascents of the world's highest peaks, reveal an inspirational seven-step plan for harnessing the power of everyday adversity to advance one's career.