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The Dance of the Possible
- The Mostly Honest Completely Irreverent Guide to Creativity
- Narrated by: Scott Berkun
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
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This short, fast paced, irreverent guide to creativity is for everyone who wants better ideas and to finish projects they inspire. In 21 short chapters you'll discover a fresh way to understand creative thinking, how ideas work, plus insights from decades of study on both how to be more productive and creative at the same time.
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The law of attraction tells us that whatever we focus our attention on, consciously or not, we attract into our lives. Think happy thoughts, enjoy happy experiences. And vice versa. The best-selling Begin with Yes introduces the law of action, a principle that reverses the order - and is equally powerful: What we do affects how we think and the kinds of experiences we have. When we take small, manageable steps, we feel more positive, and our lives flow more smoothly. Begin with Yes is all about setting things in motion and opening new doors. Getting unstuck.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New approach to difficulty
- By Valgal on 07-28-22
By: Paul S. Boynton
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Designing Your Life
- How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
- By: Bill Burnett, Dave Evans
- Narrated by: Bill Burnett, Dave Evans
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,632
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,162
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,133
In this book Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create lives that are both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of whom or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are. The same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products, and spaces can be used to design and build your career and your life, a life of fulfillment and joy, constantly creative and productive, one that always holds the possibility of surprise.
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4 out of 5 stars
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From a Retired Person's Point Of View
- By ann lom on 09-25-16
By: Bill Burnett, and others
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Hero on a Mission
- A Path to a Meaningful Life
- By: Donald Miller
- Narrated by: Donald Miller
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 635
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 541
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 541
There are four characters in every story: the victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These four characters live inside us. If we play the victim, we’re doomed to fail. If we play the villain, we will not create genuine bonds. But if we play the hero or guide, our lives will flourish. The hard part is being self-aware enough to know which character we are playing. In this book, Donald will use his own experiences to help you recognize if the character you are currently surfacing is helping you experience a life of meaning.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Modern & Practical Spin on Viktor Frankl’s Work
- By BenjaminClark on 04-11-22
By: Donald Miller
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Fail Fast, Fail Often
- How Losing Can Help You Win
- By: Ryan Babineaux Ph.D., John Krumboltz PhD
- Narrated by: Tim Adrres Pabon
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 71
Ryan Babineaux and John Krumboltz have come to a compelling conclusion: happy and successful people tend to spend less time planning and more time acting. They get out into the world, try new things, and make mistakes, and in doing so, they benefit from unexpected experiences and opportunities. Drawing on the authors’ research in human development and innovation, Fail Fast, Fail Often shows readers how to allow their enthusiasm to guide them, to act boldly, and to leverage their strengths - even if they are terrified of failure.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Pleasant and Inoffensive
- By Amazon Customer on 12-30-21
By: Ryan Babineaux Ph.D., and others
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The ONE Thing
- The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
- By: Gary Keller, Jay Papasan
- Narrated by: Timothy Miller, Claire Hamilton
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19,800
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,762
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16,624
This is an audiobook for busy people. If you want less on your plate and more for your life and career, tune in to the #1 Wall Street Journal best seller, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. The ONE Thing will bring your life and your work into focus. Authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan teach you the tricks to cut through the clutter, achieve better results in less time, dial down stress, and master what matters to you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really Helpful Book!
- By Marisela Gutierrez on 04-01-17
By: Gary Keller, and others
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Unmistakable
- Why Only Is Better Than Best
- By: Srinivas Rao
- Narrated by: Srinivas Rao
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
After getting rejected from many business schools and fired from several sales jobs, Srinivas Rao decided to stop doing what he thought he was supposed to do and start working in a way that felt honest. He launched the Unmistakable Creative Podcast to interview some of the greatest minds in business - including Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Pam Slim, Elle Luna, and Ryan Holiday - and found a surprisingly big audience. This book distills the lessons, anecdotes, and insights of the 500+ people he has interviewed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Being Unique is a Necessity
- By The Treadmill Doctor on 08-03-16
By: Srinivas Rao
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Exactly Where to Start
- The Practical Guide to Turn Your Big Idea into Reality
- By: Phil M. Jones
- Narrated by: Phil M. Jones
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 168
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 134
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Story5 out of 5 stars 132
Exactly Where to Start is a playbook for everyone with a great idea, everyone with a goal in mind, and everyone with a specific destination but no journey. This book coaches you through the journey with precise, actionable steps that help you take that all-important first leap and keep the momentum going. Discard the distractions, break through the overwhelm, and get going for real with this real-world blueprint for turning your vision into reality.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exactly what I was looking for
- By Anonymous User on 01-06-19
By: Phil M. Jones
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Hustle
- The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum
- By: Patrick Vlaskovits, Neil Patel, Jonas Koffler
- Narrated by: Brian Sutherland
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 119
Too often we feel like underdogs fighting a system that stacks the odds against us. We work hard, follow the rules, and dream of a better life. But these days, working harder doesn't always lead to fulfillment. In fact, according to Gallup research, nearly 90% of people feel disconnected from their jobs. So how do you break free from the drudgery and achieve more success on your own terms? You hustle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brian Sutherland can narrate ALL MY BOOKS
- By Debbie Tudor on 08-18-19
By: Patrick Vlaskovits, and others
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Louder Than Words
- Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice
- By: Todd Henry
- Narrated by: Jeff Cummings
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 198
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 170
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 170
There has never been a better time to build an audience around your idea or product. But with so many people and companies clamoring for attention, it's also more challenging than ever to do work that deeply resonates with the marketplace and creates true and lasting impact.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great content, but wished author could have read it.
- By Ben Dempsey on 09-09-15
By: Todd Henry
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Big Magic
- Creative Living Beyond Fear
- By: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,525
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,255
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23,109
People of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Biggest Inspiration In a Long Time
- By Gillian on 09-23-15
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The Premonition Code
- The Science of Precognition: How Sensing the Future Can Change Your Life
- By: Theresa Cheung, Julia Mossbridge
- Narrated by: Sherry Baines
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 52
Best-selling author Theresa Cheung joins forces with cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge, PhD, Director of the Innovation Lab at The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), to reveal revolutionary new research showing that sensing the future is possible. They also provide practical tools and techniques you can use to develop your own powers of precognition.
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3 out of 5 stars
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not what I thought.
- By Customer 101 on 04-25-19
By: Theresa Cheung, and others
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Springboard
- Launching Your Personal Search for Success
- By: G. Richard Shell
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 57
Everyone knows that you are supposed to "follow your dream". But where is the road map to help you discover what that dream is? You have just found it. In Springboard, award-winning author and teacher G. Richard Shell helps you find your future. His advice: Take an honest look inside and then answer two questions: What, for me, is success? How will I achieve it? You will begin by assessing your current beliefs about success, including the hidden influences of family, media, and culture. These are where the pressures to live "someone else's life" come from.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book and fascinating perspective on success
- By Austin on 01-07-15
By: G. Richard Shell
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Unlocking Greatness
- The Unexpected Journey from the Life You Have to the Life You Want
- By: Charlie Harary, Mark Dagostino
- Narrated by: Charlie Harary
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 66
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 63
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Story5 out of 5 stars 63
More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great reminder of what's important
- By Amazon Customer on 07-25-21
By: Charlie Harary, and others
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S.U.M.O (Shut Up, Move On)
- The Straight-Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant Life
- By: Paul McGee
- Narrated by: Paul McGee
- Length: 4 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
S.U.M.O. stands for Shut Up, Move On. It's a phrase to say to ourselves (and sometimes others) when we are acting or thinking in a way that is hindering our ability to succeed. It doesn't necessarily mean "get over it" or "pull yourself together" (although there may be occasions when both responses are necessary): "Shut Up" means stop what you're doing, take time out to reflect, let go of baggage and beliefs that hinder your potential; "Move On" means tomorrow can be different from today, look for new possibilities, don't just think about it, take action.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exellent :-)
- By Aina on 10-14-12
By: Paul McGee
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How to Quit Your Day Job and Live Out Your Dreams
- A Guide to Transforming Your Career
- By: Kenneth Atchity
- Narrated by: Bryan Bendle
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Learn to let go and achieve the life you’ve always dreamed of! Are you a creative person seeking more satisfying work? Do you want to make the transition from a job you find secure but soulless to a life built around your creative dream? Then look no further than this essential guide, written by a tenured professor who quit his job and pursued his dream as a successful "story merchant" and film producer.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not satisfied
- By Frank Kasati on 12-30-22
By: Kenneth Atchity
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The Greatness Guide Book 2
- By: Robin Sharma
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 68
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
The Greatness Guide Book 2 offers more of Robin Sharma's inspiring anecdotes, tips, and big ideas. Discover ideas to generate wealth and energy, tool kits for practical work-life balance, time-management techniques that really work, practical strategies to turn setbacks into opportunities, and so much more. The Greatness Guide Book 2 will uplift, energize, and move you to action.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great lessons
- By D on 10-02-18
By: Robin Sharma