Smart money management is difficult when you have emotional ties to it. And whether you realize it or not, you probably do. This stems from how you were raised, your experiences with money and how you view it regarding your financial goals and personal security. While this is normal, emotions can sometimes cloud smart decision […]
Tag Archives | Adult Non-Fiction
4 Books That Will Help You Be More Mindful
A few years ago, I published a blog on my journey to be mindful of each moment. It was a difficult challenge for myself and my readers to take Thich Nhat Hanh’s words to heart and into action. It’s so easy to get swept up in the frenzy of our day-to-day business and forget that […]
The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear Into Faith
This book by Gabrielle Bernstein contains shared experiences presented to enlighten readers on the importance of turning inward. Bernstein begins her case with the story of her own reliance on externals to find the peace she so desired. To fill that craving, she abused substances and took comfort in fleeting relationships, anything to fill her need […]
Inside the Five-Sided Box: Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership In the Pentagon
When I cracked open this lengthy tome on leadership lessons by former Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter, I wondered, “Am I really going to read this?” But I am not about reading and writing reviews only about what seems to fit in my wheelhouse, so I ventured forth, and boy did Carter (SecDef Ash, that […]
Morning Makeover: How to Boost Your Productivity, Explode Your Energy, and Create an Extraordinary Life – One Morning At A Time!
Mornings are critical when you prioritize success. Many experts reason that the best work comes in the early hours because that is when you have the most energy. As they tout in the military, getting even small things done early—like making your bed—increases the likelihood you’ll be more productive as it sets a positive intention […]
Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumphs
“If you think it’s simply enough to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in your life, you will fall short of greatness. What you must do is learn how to press forward precisely when everyone around you sees disaster.” Author Ryan Holiday challenges readers with the question, “What factor is holding you back right […]
Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade
Trey Gowdy shares in in his book, Doesn’t Hurt to Ask, the effective and powerful communication success strategies he’s honed as a seasoned prosecuting attorney and congressman. Stressing the virtue and power of thought-provoking questions, Gowdy outlines how crafting and delivering the right query, and following it up with deep listening, is the key to […]
The Procrastinator’s Handbook: Master the Art of Doing It Now
The Latin word ‘crastinus’ means ‘of tomorrow.’ With as accepted as this word is in our psyche, we should all embrace this book by Rita Emmett as a guide to getting past this behavior. To be clear, Emmett does identify that not all procrastination is bad, but the kind that takes a toll on your […]
Changing for Good: A revolutionary six-stage program for overcoming bad habits and moving your life positively forward
No one likes ‘change’ except a wet baby, but everybody needs it. And if you want to be successful, positive change is a habit you need to adopt. This collective of research and proven change model by James O. Prochaska, Ph.D., John C. Norcross, Ph.D. and Carol C. DiClemente, Ph.D. is the handbook for making […]
The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur
Mary Kay Ash tells her story of becoming and iconic entrepreneur and building her global company from the ground up. But this isn’t a brag book, it’s a how-to-succeed book that demonstrates that anyone can realize their dreams with hard work, grit and a tenacious determination to break the conventional business model. Basing her success […]