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Focus: Use the power of targeted thinking to get more done
by Jurgen WolffFeeling distracted? Scattered? Time is slipping away from you? You're not alone. But it doesn't have to be that way. Using revolutionary time management techniques you will find out how to super charge your mind power and focus on what matters most - your goals and your achievements. Focus shows you how to direct energy without distraction to the key tasks that lead you to success. Based on the latest research, these techniques make it easy for you to overcome information overload, stress and procrastination and concentrate on what's really important. Using these recent discoveries in time management, like how to achieve a state of flow that can lead to maximum achievement in minimum time, Focus will show you how you can move swiftly towards your most important goals. The result: you reach your goals quickly and with less effort.
The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions
by John WolpertAn inspiring and exciting guide to building unstoppable momentum for your transformative ideas In The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting, hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you—and your organization—unstuck. You’ll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker. You’ll discover how to address common “but” complaints, like “But that’s too expensive,” or “But that won’t work,” at the same time as you refine your idea and polish it into a gem worthy of attention and implementation. In the book, you’ll also find: Explanations for why a “but” statement should always be followed by another “but” statement Discussions of why “toxic positivity” and blind optimism can be just as harmful as constant naysaying Step-by-step strategies for transforming momentum-killing objections into momentum-boosting innovation rocket fuelA can’t-miss resource for managers, executives, directors, and business leaders everywhere, The Two But Rule is also perfect for product managers, professionals in any field, government and academic leaders, and anyone else ready to successfully tackle their most stubborn and intractable problems.
The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions
by John WolpertAn inspiring and exciting guide to building unstoppable momentum for your transformative ideas In The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting, hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you—and your organization—unstuck. You’ll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker. You’ll discover how to address common “but” complaints, like “But that’s too expensive,” or “But that won’t work,” at the same time as you refine your idea and polish it into a gem worthy of attention and implementation. In the book, you’ll also find: Explanations for why a “but” statement should always be followed by another “but” statement Discussions of why “toxic positivity” and blind optimism can be just as harmful as constant naysaying Step-by-step strategies for transforming momentum-killing objections into momentum-boosting innovation rocket fuelA can’t-miss resource for managers, executives, directors, and business leaders everywhere, The Two But Rule is also perfect for product managers, professionals in any field, government and academic leaders, and anyone else ready to successfully tackle their most stubborn and intractable problems.
Malignant Sadness: The Anatomy Of Depression
by Lewis Wolpert'An excellent book, the most objective short account I know of all the various approaches to depression.' Anthony Storr Several years ago, Lewis Wolpert had a severe episode of depression. Despite a happy marriage and successful scientific career, he could think only of suicide. When he did recover, he became aware of the stigma attached to depression - and just how difficult it was to get reliable information. With characteristic candour and determination he set about writing this book, an acclaimed investigation into the causes and treatments of depression, which formed the basis for a BBC TV series.This paperback edition features a new introduction, in which Wolpert discusses the reaction to his book and BBC series, and recounts his own recurring struggle with depression.
Kick Start Your Success: Four Powerful Steps to Get What You Want Out of Your Life, Career, and Business
by Romanus Wolter"If you want to propel your success and dreams to realization, read Kick Start Your Success." —Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator, #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul and coauthor of The One Minute Millionaire "Timeless wisdom presented in an extremely readable manner." —Jay Conrad Levinson, author of the Guerrilla Marketing series of books "A wonderful little book filled with simple, transformational wisdom that will reshape all aspects of your life and work. You owe it to yourself to read Kick Start Your Success." —Dr. Joe Rubino, bestselling author and CEO of CenterForPersonalReinvention.com "I was lost. I knew I had an idea that would work but didn't know how to present it to the market. Kick Start Your Success allowed me to put my thoughts down in a concise way and discover an entertaining way to make them a reality." —Anne Patrick, television executive
How To Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants To Purify Your Home Or Office
by Dr B.C. WolvertonAn illustrated guide to the houseplants you need for clean and fresh air when you're stuck at homeHow clean is the air you breathe? Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture and filter toxins. Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere. In this beautifully illustrated guide, noted scientist Dr Bill Wolverton shows you how to grow 50 plants that filter the most common pollutants, making it easy for you to purify the environments that impact you the most.
It Didn't Start With You: How inherited family trauma shapes who we are and how to end the cycle
by Mark Wolyn'Groundbreaking' Tara BrachDepression. Anxiety. Chronic pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the root of these difficulties may reside in the traumas of our parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents. The latest research affirms that traumatic experience is passed on to future generations and that this emotional inheritance, hidden in everything from our gene expression to everyday language, plays a greater role in our health than ever previously understood. Building on the work of leading experts in neuroscience and posttraumatic stress, Mark Wolynn has developed a pioneering approach to identifying and breaking these inherited family patterns. Having worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for more than twenty years, It Didn't Start With You is his accessible, pragmatic and transformative guide to a method that has helped thousands of people reclaim their lives.
A Magical Night Journey
by Amy T WonA beautifully illustrated guidebook to unleash the enchanted explorer in you and help you embark on a voyage through the night to find the wonder and wisdom of nature and creativity. Become the wonder-seeker you truly are as you explore the night. In this magical book, Amy T. Won, artist and guide, takes you on a personal creative night journey, exploring nocturnal wildlife and plants, twilight fairy tales and celestial myths, constellations and the cycles of the moon, and personal recollections of the night, such as camping or evening festivities. Amy's dreamy watercolour paintings of the enchanting night are interspersed with practical activities for the reader and fill-in pages to encourage you to record your experience. Through this exploration, connecting to your senses and examining your memories, you can learn your fears and hopes and develop your creativity to find inspiration. Capture the feeling of wonderment and creative flow, explore to your heart’s delight and experience the magic-making. Allow the world around you to whisper in your ears what you wish most to create.
The Cheat Code: The Secret Tweaks, Hacks and Tips to Get Noticed and Get Ahead
by Brian WongHave you ever noticed that there are certain people who seem to move up just a bit faster than everyone else? Those rare people who are always a bit ahead of the curve, get noticed a bit more, and achieve their goals a bit more quickly than the rest of us? And have you ever noticed how much this small edge makes a massive difference to the trajectory of their careers? 24-year-old entrepreneur Brian Wong is one of these people, having graduated from college by age 18, having raised $24 million in venture capital to start his own company before he turned 25, and having grown that company into a global mobile advertising giant in just 4 years. His secret? The Cheat Code. Wong believes that most people -- even creative people -- have a tendency to follow a script; to do things the way others do them simply because that way works. But therein lies the secret at the heart of the Cheat Code: Anyone can easily shortcut his or her way to success, simply by going slightly off script; by doing things just a little differently from everyone else.Here, Wong unlocks the power of the Cheat Code through 71 bite-sized and virtually effortless short-cuts you can use to get a leg up on the competition, get noticed, and accelerate your success. For example:Cheat #7: Don't Ask – AnnounceCheat #16: Know Your Superpower!Cheat #32: Make Boldness Your Genius Cheat #47: Know Who's the BossCheat #55: Focus on What Won't ChangeCheat #71: Imagine, What If?No matter where you aspire to go in your life or career, THE CHEAT CODE will help get you there - faster.
Sit Down, Be Quiet: A Modern Guide To Yoga And Mindful Living
by Michael James Wong The Boys of Yoga‘Some guys think yoga makes you less of a man, the truth is it makes you a better one.’
Tackle What's Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life
by Eric WoodTransform the next chapter of your life into the best one yet In Tackle What&’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life, NFL veteran and motivational speaker Eric Wood delivers an inspirational and insightful take on how you can prepare for the next big thing in your life. Whether you&’re riding high or feeling low, the author shows you how to make your &“What&’s next?&” into your best yet. In the book, Wood draws on his own experiences transitioning out of his NFL career and provides you with the tools you need to achieve success in your own circumstances. You&’ll explore: How to pivot between opportunities when life forces you to unexpectedly change direction Strategies for closely examining what you&’re good at, what you&’re great at, and what you can contribute to the world with your unique combination of gifts and talents Ways to adjust your perspective to maintain resilience and toughness in the face of adversityA can&’t-miss read for anyone looking for proven and straightforward ways to make the next chapter of their life even more exciting than what&’s come before, Tackle What&’s Next is your own personal handbook to achievement, resilience, and success.
Tackle What's Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life
by Eric WoodTransform the next chapter of your life into the best one yet In Tackle What&’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life, NFL veteran and motivational speaker Eric Wood delivers an inspirational and insightful take on how you can prepare for the next big thing in your life. Whether you&’re riding high or feeling low, the author shows you how to make your &“What&’s next?&” into your best yet. In the book, Wood draws on his own experiences transitioning out of his NFL career and provides you with the tools you need to achieve success in your own circumstances. You&’ll explore: How to pivot between opportunities when life forces you to unexpectedly change direction Strategies for closely examining what you&’re good at, what you&’re great at, and what you can contribute to the world with your unique combination of gifts and talents Ways to adjust your perspective to maintain resilience and toughness in the face of adversityA can&’t-miss read for anyone looking for proven and straightforward ways to make the next chapter of their life even more exciting than what&’s come before, Tackle What&’s Next is your own personal handbook to achievement, resilience, and success.
Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In...Swim Out to Meet It: Tools and Techniques for Positive Lasting Change
by Gary WoodFor those battle-scarred veterans of self-help books, psychologist Dr Gary Wood has answers that actually work. He argues that for real changes in the life of real people we need real psychology. In Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come In, Swim Out to Meet It, he presents an end to 'yo-yo self helping. This is a complete step-by-step program for personal development, based on the life-coaching techniques and evidence-based psychology that have made him immensely popular on British radio, TV and magazines. Written in his trademark, fun, conversational Dr Wood offers a wealth of tools and techniques for positive lasting change illustrated with exercises, quizzes and anecdotes. It covers everything from relaxation, to self-talk, to creative visualization, to goal setting. It also contains tools for enhancing anyone's creative capacity for change and overcoming self-sabotage. Throughout, the book focuses on personal strengths and solutions and contains tools for conducting a complete life review. Dr Gary Wood offers the challenge 'It's your life so take it personally'. This comprehensive, practical guide is a must for anyone who is truly serious about personal growth, empowerment and change.
Stand Up to OCD!: A CBT Self-Help Guide and Workbook for Teens
by Kelly Wood Douglas FletcherStand up to OCD!Imagine each person's brain has a captain and crew. For a person struggling with OCD, it's as if OCD has kidnapped the captain and changed the settings in the brain. Luckily there are plenty of tips and skills you can learn to disobey OCD and not do what he tells you. Join David, Riya and Sarah as they find out about how OCD sneaks into their lives and all the tricks you can use to stand up to OCD!This illustrated CBT self-help guide and workbook is ideal for young people with OCD ages 12-17 years. It gives teens a deeper understanding of how OCD works and how they can carry out their own CBT with the help of the interactive workbook at the back of the book.
Confident Web Design: How to Design and Create Websites and Futureproof Your Career (Confident Series)
by Kenny WoodDo you need a website to support your freelance business or entrepreneurial venture? Or are you considering a career in web design? Maybe you're looking for your next career pivot, or you're simply seeking skills to give your CV that competitive edge?Wherever you are in your career, Confident Web Design can help. The ultimate beginner's guide to designing, building and publishing basic websites, this book features exclusive online exercises to help you practice your new skills in context. Covering the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, as well as giving you a thorough grounding in the real-life application of these principles, this book provides helpful examples, explanations of technical terms, and clear, easy-to-understand language - meaning your first website is only a few chapters away.Taking you on a practical journey to publish a basic website from scratch, the book's structure is designed to break down each skill into manageable chunks. Wherever you are in your career, let Confident Web Design give you that cutting edge with vital programming and design skills.About the Confident series...From coding and web design to data, digital content and cyber security, the Confident books are the perfect beginner's resource for enhancing your professional life, whatever your career path.
Confident Web Design: How to Design and Create Websites and Futureproof Your Career (Confident Series)
by Kenny WoodDo you need a website to support your freelance business or entrepreneurial venture? Or are you considering a career in web design? Maybe you're looking for your next career pivot, or you're simply seeking skills to give your CV that competitive edge?Wherever you are in your career, Confident Web Design can help. The ultimate beginner's guide to designing, building and publishing basic websites, this book features exclusive online exercises to help you practice your new skills in context. Covering the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, as well as giving you a thorough grounding in the real-life application of these principles, this book provides helpful examples, explanations of technical terms, and clear, easy-to-understand language - meaning your first website is only a few chapters away.Taking you on a practical journey to publish a basic website from scratch, the book's structure is designed to break down each skill into manageable chunks. Wherever you are in your career, let Confident Web Design give you that cutting edge with vital programming and design skills.About the Confident series...From coding and web design to data, digital content and cyber security, the Confident books are the perfect beginner's resource for enhancing your professional life, whatever your career path.
Secrets Of The People Whisperer: Using the art of communication to enhance your own life, and the lives of others
by Perry WoodIn 1990 Perry Wood shelved his music career to breed, break in and train horses. 'All my work with horses,' he says, 'has been about exploring deeper communication, learning to understand and influence another being for the mutual benefit of both parties. As time went on I realised that more communication was happening below the surface than people normally noticed. I started to apply these observations to the people who came to me to learn, at which point it was suggested that what I was doing with the horses and people would be transformational if it was brought into corporations.' He was right, it is! 'What I bring to this work is not only my learning from years of horse whispering and people-training but also the non-judgemental spiritual essence of unconditional love that is present in everything.'In Secrets of the People Whisperer, Perry Wood shows with unique simplicity how to listen to yourself, how to listen to others and - once you've mastered these skills - how to set goals and turn your life into a stunning success story.
Good Habits, Bad Habits: How to Make Positive Changes That Stick
by Wendy Wood'The world's leading expert on habits' – Matthew Syed, The Sunday Times‘Wendy Wood is the world’s foremost expert in the field, and this book is essential’ – Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit.What if you could harness the extraordinary power of your unconscious mind, which already determines so much of what you do, to achieve your goals?Shockingly, we spend nearly half our day repeating things we've done in the past without thinking about them. How we respond to the people around us; the way we conduct ourselves in meetings; what we buy; when and how we exercise, eat and drink – a truly remarkable number of things we do every day, we do by habit.And yet, whenever we want to change something about ourselves, we rely on willpower alone. We hope that our determination and intention will be enough to effect positive change. And that is why almost all of us fail.Professor Wendy Wood is the world's foremost expert on habits. By drawing on three decades of original research, she explains the fascinating science of how we form habits and provides the key to unlocking our habitual mind in order to make the changes we seek.Combining a potent mix of neuroscience, case studies and experiments conducted in her lab, Good Habits, Bad Habits is a comprehensive, accessible and highly practical book that will change the way you think about almost every aspect of your life.
Fearless
by Trinny Woodall'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' – Davina McCall
A Practical Guide to Confident Speaking: Let Your Voice be Heard (Practical Guide Series)
by Alan WoodhouseIntroducing Confident Speaking, by voice, acting, communication and public speaking coach Alan Woodhouse, teaches you to express yourself more clearly, persuasively and confidently. Whether you want to ask your boss for a pay rise, chair meetings better, or deliver a faultless best-man speech, this book will teach you how to plan what to say, manage your anxieties and project your best self on the big day. TAILOR YOUR SPEECHES and find the perfect words for every occasion PROJECT YOUR VOICE and make sure you can be heard OVERCOME STAGE FRIGHT and get your point across
Budget Happy
by Lisa WoodleyHi, I'm Lisa, and I want to give the word 'budget' a makeover! For most people, the very thought of budgeting makes them want to run a mile. It suggests restriction, going without and only buying the cheapest of the cheap. But at its best, budgeting can mean making smart decisions, planning your spending carefully and having plenty left over for treats.I learnt all this the hard way. Growing up, money was the root cause of countless problems for my family and I absorbed so many toxic ideas that that when I became an adult, I started modelling unhealthy financial behaviours myself, living paycheck to paycheck with little regard for saving.It was only during the December 2021 lockdown that I came across the phenomenon of 'cash-stuffing' on TikTok, where you withdraw your spending money weekly or monthly and divvy it up into sections of a binder. With nothing to lose, and knowing I needed to change my habits, I ordered my binder and started portioning out my notes. And less than a year later, more than 160,000 of you are on this journey with me! I want to help each and every one of you to get on top of your spending and feel more confident with money.In this book I will: 1) share my personal journey with you, to show how important the way we talk about and behave with money is 2) explore how to put together a budget that is realistic for you and your family and 3) break down the cash-stuffing method in detail to arm you with all the tools you need to get started.So what are you waiting for? Dive in and open up that binder, because it's time to BUDGET HAPPY.
Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids
by Margarita WoodleyCrafting has never been more popular and Maggy Woodley, the creative force behind Red Ted, is passionate about making things with her children, Max, four, and Pippa, two. Using recycled materials and bits and bobs collected when out and about, here are over 60 utterly irresistible things to make with your kids. From adorable peanut shell finger puppets to walnut babies, loo roll marionettes and egg carton fairy lights, fabric mache bowls, stick men and shell crabs, stone people, and many more, these are projects for all the family to have fun with. And what's more, the end results are so cute and desirable that they look great around the home, or make wonderfully unique and personal gifts.With a funky, modern design and vibrant full colour photography throughout, this is a must-have addition to every young family's bookshelf.
Personal Best: 10 lessons to help you achieve your true potential
by Marc WoodsFROM MARC WOODS "I love to read and listen to inspirational stories, but sometimes it is difficult to apply any of their content to your own life. In writing Personal Best I wanted to share my life experiences, to relate how I dealt with, and overcame, the different challenges that I faced and then went on to achieve success. But, more importantly, I wanted to do it in a way that might be useful to others. In beating cancer as a teenager, I may have lost a leg, but I gained a new respect for life and a second chance. My experience taught me to approach life in a different way. It taught me to measure myself against my potential and not against others. It taught me about personal responsibility. It taught me that life is about being the best person you can be. If you are lucky, life teaches you what you don't learn at school. I’ve been very lucky. I’ve learnt some tough, but invaluable lessons about life on my journey. I’d like to share those lessons with you." "Personal Best is a truly inspirational book, written with great honesty, compassion and humility. Marc's ability to overcome adversity and triumph in so many diverse areas is an example to us all. His immense sporting achievements and his work on behalf of the Teenage Cancer Trust is unequalled and his indomitable spirit shines through." —Sarah, the Duchess of York "Marc has a remarkable story and is an absolute inspiration." —Roger Daltrey
How to Do Great Work Without Being an Asshole: (guides For Creative Industries)
by Paul Woods'How to Do Great Work Without Being an Asshole, a new book by designer Paul Woods, is a practical, illustrated guide that does exactly what the title suggests: It shows you how to be both creative and act like a grown-up at work.' - Fast CompanyIt's long been an accepted, almost celebrated, fact of the creative industries that long hours, chaotic workflows and egotistical colleagues are just the price you pay to produce great work. In fact, this toxic culture is the enemy of creativity, and with greater accountability and transparency in the industry - and more choice for young talent - than ever before, this unsustainable way of doing business is a ticking time bomb.This is a straight-talking, fun read for all creatives: Director or junior, at an agency or client-side, working in design, advertising, publishing, fashion or film.Packed with anecdotes, self-analysis flowcharts (are YOU the asshole?!), humorous graphics, and helpful exercises and action plans for better working practices.Simple strategies can easily be implemented to create a happier, more productive team and - importantly - BETTER WORK!Read this guide to develop the ultimate creative process and bring your productivity and teamwork to a new level.How to Do Great Work Without Being an Asshole addresses hot topics like:Building a better office cultureDealing with egosMeeting etiquetteBest practices for pitching and scopingMaking the most of creative briefingsHow to give constructive, clear feedbackGiving better presentations How to approach workloads and long hoursGuidelines for good client relationshipsHiring and being hiredFiring and being firedAnd much more!