Acts Life Change

The ultimate guide to pivot with purpose, reinvent your career, and produce your best life. The career that once inspired you no longer fits your life, and a nagging voice inside tells you there’s something more. When your mind, heart, and dreams no longer align with your current path, it’s time to start your second act. Shannon Russell, a former TV producer turned entrepreneur and career/business coach, understands the fears of disrupting your carefully planned career and taking the leap into something more.

One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his law firm was failing; he was struggling through a second divorce; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer. Then, during a walk in the hills on New Year’s Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn’t have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had.

Patricia Heaton is one of TV’s most recognizable and beloved moms. Now, she returns to television as the lead in the new series Carol’s Second Act, which follows divorced 50-year-old Carol Kenney, who, after raising two children and retiring, decides to finally pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Patricia Heaton knows what it’s like to stage a second act and navigate pivotal transitions in life. Just like Carol, when Heaton’s children left the nest, she found herself in a new and unfamiliar stage of life, compelling her to evaluate which direction to take next.

Jen Conrad thought she knew who she was… she was wrong. Newly widowed Jen Conrad finds solace in a vodka bottle until Renee, her best friend and the mayor of San Diego, volunteers her for an artistic project. Heritage Park, a community of seven historic homes, needs a makeover, and Jen is the perfect socialite for such a fundraiser. Although Jen desires a fresh start, the grief of losing her husband, the exasperation that stems from her uppity family, and the towering bills are enough to keep her in bed forever. Not to mention a tragic event from 1969 that refuses to free its talons from ...

Have you ever admired success in others? Do you want to achieve your goals faster? We know we are not where we want to be and have not achieved our dreams. Some of us think we don’t have what it takes, and that achieving our goals is too daunting. We may have experienced painful failures in the past. This book is for everyone who struggles with self-doubt issues. It will teach you the skills, outcomes, and practices that will lead to your ultimate goal of finding your direction in life in a way that makes sense and with which you can associate.

From biblical times to contemporary history, the stories of individuals who have faced insurmountable challenges with unwavering faith are both inspiring and transformative. "The Power of One" explores these narratives, demonstrating how a single person, armed with faith and guided by God's grace, can alter the course of history. This book encapsulates the idea that God can save through many or just one person who dares to trust wholly in Him. "The power of one, if fearless, focused, and full of faith in God, can indeed change the world." The unlikeliest individuals often become potent ...

The Power of Starting Over: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age You’re not starting from scratch—you’re starting from experience. Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a career upheaval, a late-in-life divorce, or just a deep inner knowing that it’s time for something new—this book is your guide to purposeful, empowered reinvention. Designed for women and men 40+, The Power of Starting Over offers practical tools, inspiring stories, and mindset shifts to help you embrace change with clarity and confidence. Forget the myth of the one-track life. You are allowed to evolve. In this ...

Sometimes, living a life of impact seems just out of reach. "What can I possibly do?" we ask. Amy Wolff often felt this way - that her personal grief and comfortable life made her unqualified to connect and uplift others. But one day she decided to do something - and that something sparked a nationwide and worldwide movement of encouragement. Signs of Hope is an intimate account of the yard signs with encouraging messages she created with her family and placed around their city, and how that act of love has sparked a new journey - helping you find your way to make a difference.

Throw a pebble into a stagnant pond, and you’ll generate concentric rings of ripples cascading outward. These little ripples disturb the surface of the water in every direction and reach every extremity of the pond. This phenomenon has been called the “ripple effect,” and it clearly illustrates how one individual in a sea of people can cause a disturbance and shake up the otherwise calm complacency of his or her environment.

Sam and Stella are closer than most brothers and sisters. Born only minutes apart, they're both best friends and lifelong adversaries. Sam's not worried about who's living the better life. So what if his law degree isn't getting much use, his last relationship was a failure, and he spends most weekends hungover. Despite Stella's nagging mockery, Sam is happy.

From the moment Manager Darcy Williams first laid eyes on Beth Phillips in the bustling packing room, he never could have imagined the tumultuous journey their paths would take. Set in contemporary Australia, this novel follows the lives of Darcy and Beth as they navigate the complexities of their workplace and personal relationships. Darcy is a successful and arrogant manager, used to getting what he wants. Beth is a sweet and unassuming country girl, who he dismisses as uneducated and beneath him. Despite that, both are aware of a growing attraction between them, as they share experiences...

Jim Duffy has helped thousands of people realize their dreams in business with his start-up accelerator, Entrepreneurial Spark. In his first book, he's here to help you do the same. Create Special reveals the secret sauce of successful entrepreneuring® - showing you exactly what it takes to train yourself for success as an entrepreneur and in life. Even if you don't want to start a business, Jim's lessons on thinking and acting like an entrepreneur can change your life. Get inspired and skilled up in whatever stage you're at in business or life - and go create special!