This collection of stories and advice was compiled by a self-proclaimed serial optimist, David Mezzapelle. Each chapter is part of the collective theme of optimism in action, including, but not limited to, nurturing talent, designing, achieving goals, cultivating gratitude, and building positive and rewarding relationships. Within each chapter there are numerous short stories and advice […]
Archive | January, 2024
Fantastic Online Courses for Authors and Writers
The busy life of a writer and author leaves little time for learning. Still, continuous improvement and professional development is critical in any professional endeavor. It’s important that authors interact with their fans, friends, fellows, and industry professionals. But it’s not always easy. Conferences, signings, and other events take a toll. Time away from family, […]
Finding Time to Write
This is an ongoing challenge for so many writers because life “gets in the way.” Any writer and author you talk with will share their ongoing battle with choosing between getting word count met or taking care of personal and professional business. Of course, if you’re on a publisher’s deadline, the accountability helps.But not everyone is. Therefore, […]
Winning The War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
This book, by Craig Groeschel is a bit of a gift wrapped in a conundrum. First, let me say that it is a good read, but there are a few head scratching elements. To start, it’s written by a pastor who states in the beginning that this book is not targeted solely to Christians. But […]
Why Having a Mentor Changes Everything
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a mentor. At least one, but in some cases, more than one. In my previous life, as a career professional then business owner for sixteen years, mentoring was critical for survival and success. But mentoring isn’t just for business. It’s a success strategy for excelling in […]
Advice From Pros: Michael Piekny
Michael Piekny is the publisher and acquisitions editor for Grailing Press. He has extensive experience at growing a client roster and subsidiary rights sales, and establishing a network of industry and author relationships. A creative, analyst, lawyer, and business mogul rolled into one, Michael is known for leveraging industry relationships to build enterprise and a […]
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
If you’re ready to be jolted out of your comfort zone then this is the book for you. I walked past Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, went back and picked it up, set it down, then went back again. It kept calling to me to read this story of a man who came up […]
The Value-Added Employee: 31 Competencies to Make Yourself Irresistible to Any Company
Readers and the BU community often share their surprise with me at the range of books and topics they find on Books Uplift. I am too, often surprised at what books are sent my way. While not all of them make it to the site, I would hazard to guess 95% do get their very […]
6 Picks: Books That Help You Navigate Challenging Colleagues
There will always be people in the workplace with bad attitudes. Many people I know want to change careers solely because they want to flee from a toxic colleague. What a shame to feel you must uproot your career journey just because of a toxic person. It’s unthinkable and unfair. But the truth is we […]
Writer’s Corner: Tired of Starting Over on Your Goals?
I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve started over—goals, fitness routines, writing projects, smart eating plans, and personal and professional resolutions. I know that after a few failed attempts at the same goal, the goal needs to be revisited. If it’s a worthy goal, a wanted goal, an achievable goal, then it’s […]