Real Work

For decades, Adam Gopnik has been one of our most beloved writers, a brilliantly perceptive critic of art, food, France, and more. But recently, he became obsessed by a fundamental matter: How did the people he was writing about learn their outlandish skill, whether it was drawing a nude or baking a sourdough loaf? In The Real Work, Gopnik apprentices himself to an artist, a dancer, a boxer, and even a driving instructor (from the DMV), among others, trying his late-middle-age hand at things he assumed were beyond him.

Tired of recycled advice and surface-level tips? Trusts & Asset Protection Strategies That Work offers real solutions for real problems grounded in practical experience—not generic theories.

Your organization's culture is the key to its success. Strategic planning is essential. People's competencies should be measured and their weaknesses shored up. People crave feedback. These may sound like basic truths of our work lives today. But actually, they're lies. As Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall show in this provocative, inspiring book, there are some big lies - distortions, faulty assumptions, wrong thinking - running through our organizational lives.

Whether you're looking for your first rental property or just looking for a better way to manage the ones you have, this audiobook shows you Mike Butler's strategies, mind-set, tools, and technologies to make your rental business a boatload easier while giving you a lot more time to do what you want!

Are you an entrepreneur or investor seeking a fresh landscape for opportunity, far from the constraints of traditional economic models? Look no further. “Pioneering Prosperity: The Morazán Model for Free Cities” is a gateway to understanding how autonomy and innovation can spawn not just a city but a thriving economic ecosystem. This is a blueprint for those who dare to envision and build their havens of freedom and prosperity. In this accessible and action-driven guide, you’ll explore: The Morazán Model in action: a tangible prototype for free cities that are already taking shape ...

Each day we deal with the challenges of ordinary life: a series of mundane experiences that could be summarized by the title of this book, Work, Sex, Money. We all hope that these aspects of our life will be a source of fulfillment and pleasure, and they often are. Yet they are also always sources of problems for which we seek practical advice and solutions.

FINDING THE REAL JAPAN- Stories from the Land of the Rising Sun takes a realistic look at what Japanese culture is really like, without the rose-colored glasses. It is written from first-hand accounts of traveling to, and living in Japan spanning several years. The work also includes prints of old and rare Japanese artwork as well as pictures of modern-day Japan. The first-hand accounts make this an interesting study on a culture that is often misunderstood by outsiders. Take a journey with the author while trying to understand this fascinating and ancient culture. The highs and lows of ...

To make organizations more fair, many well-meaning individuals and companies invest their time and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But because inequity is built into the structures, processes, and environments of our workplaces, adding these programs has been ineffective and often becomes a burden passed off to the individuals they are meant to help. In Make Work Fair, behavioral scientist and author of What Works Iris Bohnet and gender expert Siri Chilazi offer data-backed, actionable solutions that build fairness into the very fabric of the workplace.

Ever wonder where your thoughts, that voice in your head comes from, and why you're having the thoughts you do? Is the person you see in the mirror, and who you think you are, your personality, really who you are? If you think you're that person, then what happens when your body dies? Do you have any control over what happens to you after the body dies? In this book you'll learn what the two spirit energies are that control your body, and when they enter your body. We'll answer the questions, does your body have a choice, how they operate within your body, and why I say, We Are The Real ...

How would you like to be calmer, less distracted, more productive, and more content at your job? You might think it would take more hours in the day, a better boss, more support, less interference, a shorter commute - and the list goes on. Most of the things we think would help are either not in our control or simply not realistic. But there is one thing we can do to achieve the qualities we seek, and it can be done invisibly and often: meditation.

Smart Passive Income is a combination of 2 books BOOK 1 Passive Income Passive income Concepts, Opportunities And Ideas That You can Start Right Now and Generate Cashflow From The Comfort Of Your Home With Your Laptop Learn How To Create Passive Income In this section of the book, you will discover different Passive Income and Side Hustle Ideas that you can implement right away and start generating Income. You will learn: A. Passive Income Ideas Requiring an Upfront Monetary Investment B. Passive Income Ideas Requiring an Upfront Time Investment C. Semi-Passive Small Business Ideas D. Easy ...

If planning on moving into an RV for a life on the road or a new home in a far away place, the urgency to get rid of that last obstacle may become an obsession. I know because this happened to me. The thought of selling a home without the assistance of a “Real Estate Agent” sends most people into panic. All the paperwork seems overwhelming not to mention trying to direct buyer traffic to your house. If you want to sell your home fast (and most of us do) the first instinct is to try to find a good real estate agent. You can interview several agents, search the Internet for the most ...

In a world defined by social media notifications, instant messaging, and 24/7 digital access, more and more people are facing unprecedented levels of anxiety, stress, and burnout. The Mental Health Crisis in the Digital Age presents a comprehensive roadmap for understanding why these pressures have emerged, and how to address them without forsaking the conveniences of modern technology. Drawing on current research in psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior, this book illuminates how constant connectivity can reshape our emotional well-being, blur the line between work and ...

What is the smart money doing that you aren't? Follow the money... When you look up "Passive Income" on Google, you quickly learn one thing: At least 50 percent of people believe it is a hoax. This book explains why it isn't and what you can do to change it. The real stuff lies under the surface: the greatest knowledge money can buy. Everything they don't teach you in school or the mainstream media is available in Passive Income Ideas. I'll tell you what I wish someone had taught me about money and real wealth 20 years ago. You will discover the Passive Income Strategies that regular people...

After speaking out about how weak and insecure men control women in relationships in 2009 on several globally televised shows, Tony Gaskins launched his career as a life coach and relationship counselor. Since then, Gaskins, has become one of America’s foremost experts on love and relationships. Drawing inspiration from the Bible and from his own personal failures and successes, Gaskins offers a framework for how to recognize the right person to settle down with, how to set standards that promote loving relationships, and more.

Running a successful real estate brokerage firm is a juggling act. You need expertise in your practice area to provide services to clients. You also need the know-how to run a small business. You've probably been well prepared by your education or experience for the technical ins and outs of operating a real estate brokerage. Yet what training has prepared you to run a business? The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage fills this knowledge gap, giving you a complete toolkit for either starting a real estate company from scratch or maximizing an existing company's performance.

In this extraordinary audiobook, Terrence Real, distinguished therapist and best-selling author, offers women a set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate relationships they desire and deserve. He guides you through the process of relationship repair with exercises that you can do alone or with your partner.

Are your sales calls falling flat? Do you struggle with objections, awkward silences, or prospects who ghost you after the call? It’s time to Unfck Your Closer Calls*. This straight-talking, results-driven guide will teach you how to transform your sales conversations from frustrating to flawless. Packed with practical strategies, no-BS advice, and proven techniques, this book shows you how to: Master the structure of a high-performing sales call. Build genuine connections without fake rapport. Handle objections like a pro without being pushy. Align your energy, language, and goals to ...

By summer 2008, James Tripp had been working professionally with hypnosis for 6 years. Whilst he had used what he had learned to great effect with his clients (from manual therapy to coaching and changework), it had become increasingly clear that something was amiss with the traditional trance model—instead of his clients responding to suggestion as a result of entering 'trance', they were apparently entering 'trance' as a result of being given suggestions. The cart seemed very much before the horse.

Take control of your own life! Learn powerful witchcraft tools for self-connection, actualization, and boundless opportunities for change. Do you want to get started with witchcraft but are afraid of making mistakes? Do you wish you could change your life through manifestation and connect more deeply with yourself? Do you want to live up to your full potential and harness the power of witchcraft? If you said YES, then brace yourself — you’re about to uncover all the answers in Practical Witchcraft: A Guide to Magickal Mindset, Spells and Finding Your True Inner Witch by Lex Petersil! ...