Sustainable Work

Research shows that people who have a sense of calling are more productive, motivated, and resilient than their peers. But they are also more likely to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual exhaustion of burnout. When they do, the impact is more severe and disorienting. Burnout often starts from something very good: a passionate commitment to meaningful work and the skill to make it a reality. But the dark side of calling is that passion and skill without boundaries are like matches to a dry forest, at risk for devastating destruction.

By explaining the lean system for identifying and eliminating waste and introducing efficiency in every aspect of the farm operation, The Lean Farm makes the case that small-scale farming can be an attractive career option for young people who are interested in growing food for their community. Working smarter, not harder, also prevents the kind of burnout that start-up farmers often encounter in the face of long, hard, backbreaking labor. Lean principles grew out of the Japanese automotive industry, but they are now being followed by progressive farms around the world....

The Hidden Chaos: Turn Your ADHD Into Professional Superpowers You're Not Struggling With Productivity. You're Drowning in the Wrong System. Do you perform brilliantly at work, then collapse at home—exhausted from pretending your brain works like everyone else's? Have you built elaborate systems of reminders and backup plans just to appear "normal" in meetings? You're not broken. You're a Ferrari brain forced into a Toyota framework. While you apologize for needing seventeen sticky notes and walking meetings, your ADHD traits—hyperfocus, pattern-spotting, crisis brilliance—are exactly...

Tired of waking up exhausted, gaining weight you can’t lose, and feeling constantly on edge—no matter how “healthy” you try to be? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re burned out—and your stress hormone, cortisol, is running the show. If you’ve been battling stubborn belly fat, mood swings, disrupted sleep, or brain fog and nothing seems to work, the problem may not be your willpower… it’s your hormones. The Cortisol Detox Plan is a science-backed, 3-Phase Reset Plan designed to rebalance your body, restore your energy, and finally help you feel like yourself ...

Foreword by Gary Vaynerchuk Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainers explain how you can enjoy your favorite foods without guilt while losing weight, getting stronger, and improving your health. Some “experts” say, Don’t eat carbs because insulin makes you fat. Other “experts” say, Don’t...

Online Business Ideas That Work in 2026, A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Sustainable Digital Income Are you searching for a proven way to start an online business in 2026—but don’t know where to begin? This comprehensive guide is designed for beginners, aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals who want to build real, sustainable online income without confusion, hype, or false promises. In Online Business Ideas That Work in 2026, you’ll discover practical, real-world strategies that show you how to build a profitable online business from scratch—even if you have no ...

A memoir of making these essential relationships work in the face of challenges as natural as weather and as unnatural as corporate politics, her book is a firsthand history of getting in at the "ground level" of organic farming. One of the first certified organic produce farms in the Midwest, the Diffleys' Gardens of Eagan helped to usher in a new kind of green revolution in the heart of America's farmland, supplying their roadside stand and a growing number of local food co-ops.

BALANCE HORMONES REGULATE BLOOD SUGAR OPTIMIZE INSULIN SENSITIVITY A groundbreaking handbook for activating your body's naturally occurring weight-loss hormones without relying on medication, from the former director at Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind Wegovy and Ozempic...

Eating on GLP-1 shouldn’t feel this hard. If you’re using GLP-1 medications, you already know the struggle: you’re full after a few bites, protein feels heavy, and some days eating feels completely overwhelming. You’re not even sure what to eat anymore. You want to lose weight — but you don’t want to lose your energy, your strength, or your muscle. The GLP-1 Diet Meal Plan Cookbook is built for your new appetite. This is a simple 42-day high-protein GLP-1 meal plan and GLP-1 diet approach designed to help you keep muscle, stay energized, and eat without stress. NO TRACKING. NO ...

You want to pursue meaningful work and succeed professionally, and you know that personal pursuits matter and fuel your happiness, too. But in today's world, the pressure to do it all can leave you stretched thin and questioning everything—your direction, your choices, and even your ambitions themselves. Time-management techniques and productivity hacks aren’t enough. The endless search for balance feels like chasing a mirage.

In The 4 Day Week, entrepreneur and business innovator Andrew Barnes makes the case for the four-day week as the answer to many of the ills of the 21st-century global economy. Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, the New Zealand trust company Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20 percent cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial, which no business leader had previously attempted on these terms, were stunning. 

Are you ready to turn your surface pattern designs into licensed products? Whether you dream of seeing your artwork on fabric, wallpaper, stationery, home décor, gift products, or countless other items, Licensing for Surface Designers provides a practical roadmap to help you confidently enter the world of art licensing. Written specifically for surface designers, this comprehensive guide walks you through every stage of the licensing process—from creating professional pattern collections to preparing portfolios, pitching your artwork, understanding contracts, and building lasting ...

A #1 USA TODAY NATIONAL BESTSELLER! In a world fixated on fleeting success, Molly Fletcher, renowned keynote speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur, invites you to challenge the status quo and redefine your understanding of drive so that you can achieve greater fulfillment and purpose-driven...

Debunking Diet Fads: What Actually Works for Sustainable Health? Have you ever come across a diet that promised dramatic weight loss just by eating one type of food, cutting out entire food groups, or drinking a magic detox tea? These kinds of plans are everywhere—from social media influencers and best-selling books to clickbait articles and word-of-mouth advice. They all offer the same shiny promise: quick results with minimal effort. And let’s be honest—when you're feeling frustrated, tired, or stuck in your health journey, those promises sound awfully appealing.

Do you want to lose weight and get that body you are proud to look back at in the mirror, but always seem to lose motivation to workout after a few months or even weeks? Then keep listening. It always seems to happen: You start out at the gym full of enthusiasm excited to start this journey towards a body that you will be proud of, one your other half will love too. You go a few times a week - you have seen some quick progress and are starting to feel good.

Reclaim your time and energy! Discover no-nonsense, sustainable, actionable strategies to boost productivity, ditch burnout, and reach your goals as an individual contributor, team, or leader. In today’s fast-paced, “always on” business environment, many organizations struggle with disengaged employees, stressed-out managers, and talented executives who keep one eye on the door. But you can flip that script! These issues can be transformed into opportunities for growth and organizational success.

The Wise Operator is a practical self-help book for entrepreneurs and small-business owners who want success without losing their health, judgment, or values. The book connects personal growth with the daily realities of running a business. It explains how wise habits, earned confidence, focused attention, and emotional intelligence help owners make stronger decisions under pressure. It also explores mental wellness, customer discovery, business planning, honest marketing, trustworthy selling, cash-flow management, personal finance, and responsible AI use. Rather than promising fast success...

Stop guessing how to turn your thinking into real consulting work. Most side hustle advice pushes visibility first and structure later. This book takes a different path. Instead of chasing trends or building a loud personal brand, you will learn how to shape everyday problem solving into clear, outcome focused consulting that fits into real life. Side Hustle Consulting That Actually Works shows how professionals quietly transform the way they think into a sustainable consulting system. No hype. No complicated funnels. Just a practical framework that helps you move from helpful conversations...

Discover the essential wisdom of ancient and modern regenerative practices to build long-lasting soil fertility, healthy ecosystems, and nutrient-dense food—year after year.

AI adoption can succeed technically—but fail culturally, psychologically, and operationally. AI Without Losing People is the practical guide for leaders, managers, consultants, and employees who want AI adoption to work for humans, not against them. This book helps you: See the real AI adoption blind spot: the human layer Understand how AI changes trust, autonomy, professional agency, judgment, and workload Learn leadership strategies that protect people while improving performance Apply human-centered governance, measurement, and recovery practices Use practical tools for leaders, ...