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Get the Summary of Cal Newport's Slow Productivity in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport explores the concept of productivity, particularly in knowledge work, where traditional metrics are ill-suited. The book challenges the 20th-century mindset that equates longer hours with better outcomes, highlighting the pitfalls of pseudo-productivity, which leads to stress and burnout. Newport...
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"This essential guide to starting and running a nonprofit organization includes practical advice, legal information, tips, and step-by-step instructions. It explains how to develop a strategic plan and budget; recruit and manage board members, volunteers, and staff; market an organization to a target audience; raise money-including traditional methods and crowdfunding; build a website and use social media strategically; and adopt policies that are...
5) The Art of Self Management. Practical Strategies and Insights to Take Control of Your Life and Ac
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The Importance of Self-ManagementIn today's fast-paced and demanding world, the ability to effectively manage oneself has become a crucial skill. Whether you are a student, a professional, an entrepreneur, or simply navigating through daily life, self-management plays a vital role in achieving personal and professional success. One of the key aspects of self-management is time management. By effectively managing your time, you can prioritize tasks,...
6) Microhabit Magic: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Positive Habit Formation - How Small Habits Lead t
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Are you struggling with consistent daily habits?Do you yearn for the magic of positive transformation?Microhabit Magic: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Positive Habit Formation - How Small Habits Lead to Big Results is the answer. It unveils how small, everyday practices can compound into life-altering changes. You'll learn to wield the powerful tool of daily habits and self-improvement.Step closer to manifesting your Microhabit Magic! This book will...
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Breaking The FoMO: Unlocking Happiness And Freedom in a Connected World is a transformative guide that empowers you to break free from the grip of the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and discover true happiness and freedom in today's digitally connected world. This book provides practical strategies, eye-opening insights, and transformative exercises to help you reclaim your life, find balance, and cultivate genuine connections. From recognizing and managing...
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Do you find yourself exploding in anger and taking it out on those around you? It's time to take charge of your emotions and transform your life and that's where the book, "Anger and Stress Management for Men." comes in. This book is not your regular self-help guide. It's a comprehensive manual that offers practical tools and techniques specifically designed to help men manage their anger and...
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NOW Including A Great Video That Can Be Used For Staff Professional Development In School Suspension can be a tough place to be especially if you are the supervising teacher. Often there isn't enough work and the kids there wish they were suspended. This new edition of Keys To An Effective In-School Suspension Program, provides the original guidelines needed for ISS but it also includes strategies for teaching respect and responsibility. Another valuable...
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Finding meaning, vitality, and community is the purpose of engagement-and school itself.
Authentic engagement is a choice students make every day to bring themselves to their learning, work, and relationships-rather than simply go through the motions of school. It means sharing experiences; asking questions; trying new things; making mistakes; and allowing themselves to be seen, heard, and cared for. It's an active choice that can lead to tremendous...
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A gift of "Your Time" by Daniel W. Evans would make the perfect gift for the special man in your life. Most men struggle with time management daily, and the book emphasizes the importance of understanding the value of time. By using conversational prose, the author provides practical tools for managing time intentionally, acknowledging that earthly time is finite. As readers learn how to prioritize effectively and manage their time wisely, they are...
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In 1996, having completed a two-year research study, longtime Economist journalists and editors John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge published The Witch Doctors, an explosive critique of management theory and its legions of evangelists and followers. The book became a bestseller, widely praised by reviewers and devoured by readers confused by the buzzwords and concepts the management "industry" creates. At the time, ideas about "reengineering,"...
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¡Descubre los secretos de la productividad y alcanza el éxito con "Hábitos de gente productiva: Rutinas y rituales de las celebridades en su camino hacia el éxito"¿Qué tienen en común Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bezos, Virginia Woolf, Elon Musk, Carlos Slim, Lady Gaga, Albert Einstein y Michael Jordan?Deportistas, mujeres y hombres de negocios, científicos, artistas...Todos ellos son o fueron líderes en sus campos y han dejado huella...
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In the symphony of life, your inner strength is the conductor that orchestrates your journey. "Unleashing Your Inner Strength: A Guide to Self-Motivation" invites you on a transformative odyssey, where the power within you becomes the compass guiding you through the intricate passages of self-discovery and motivation.
Embark on a captivating expedition with this meticulously crafted guide, written not just in words, but in whispers that resonate...
15) How to Stop Overthinking: 7 Steps to Silence Your Inner Critic, Build Unshakable Self-Confidence, an
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If perfectionism, fear, and anxiety are plaguing your life, then keep reading… Are social connections and daily responsibilities overwhelming you?Do you find yourself worrying about the smallest things?Do you second-guess every important decision you make in life? Put an end to your self-inflicted pain and start making the 7 steps toward building unshakable confidence and overcoming overthinking for good.Small fears and worries can compound into...
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"This is an absolutely brilliant book. If you really wants to learn more regarding OKRs in Agile and other important stuff related to it you must read this book. It's truly a master piece." "Super easy to read, with clear chapter summaries. Lots of solid content that is not hidden amongst fluff. Straight to the point and a must have for any agile practitioner curious about OKRs." "Allan's writing is perfect for busy managers who need to set objectives...
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Identify What’s Setting You Off and Why Find the Calm While Navigating the (Inevitable) Storm Relinquish Toxic Anger in Your Life For Good!)From the introduction by the author: I am convinced that anger is an epidemic problem both in the larger world and in our homes and work places. I've written Anger Management not as a technical work describing the social science of anger, but as a practical work intended to help people understand their own anger...
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Get the Summary of Carla Naumburg's How to Stop Losing Your Sht with Your Kids in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Carla Naumburg's book, "How to Stop Losing Your Sht with Your Kids," addresses the common issue of parental outbursts, or FARTs (Feelings, Automatic, Reactive, Toxic), which are often unconscious and disproportionate reactions to triggers. These outbursts can damage the parent-child relationship, leading...
19) Relax
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These days in the quest to calm the body, mind, and soul, finding the time to relax can be a real challenge. In the spirit of the popular Learn to Relax and Learn to Meditate books come these 50 beautifully illustrated cards in soothing colors designed to ease and refresh an exhausted mind. Each card features an inspirational image and mediation excercise drawn from Eastern and Western traditions. With an introduction detailing various ways to use...
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This book is part of a seven stand-alone book series of books called the Portable 7 Habits. They are easy to read books that quickly and effectively offer supporting quotes and thinking that support and reinforce “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. In “Trust: Sharing Ideas, Insights, and Understanding”, you will discover a collection of writings and quotes that support Covey's Habit 4: Think Win-Win. Abundance will...
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