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"Think and Grow Rich" is a motivational personal development and selfhelp audiobook written by Napoleon Hill and inspired by a suggestion from Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie. While the title implies that this book deals only with how to achieve monetary wealth, the author explains that the philosophy taught in the book can be used to help individuals do or be almost anything they want in this world.

Baruch Spinoza was one of the most important and controversial thinkers of the 17th century. He rejected both the mind-body dualism of Descartes and traditional religious views, which got him violently attacked for atheism while he was actually seeking to redefine God as the whole of the laws of Nature. His metaphysics are a brilliant attempt to reconcile human freedom with a belief in scientific explanation, and his Theological-Political Treatise, the first argument for democracy by a major philosopher, contributed as much as the Declaration of Independence or Thomas Paine's Common Sense to modern liberal, secular, and democratic thinking.

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor, the last of the Five Good Emperors, and one of the most important Stoic philosophers, along with the slave Epictetus. Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations while in a military campaign; it was a series of notes written for no one but himself in his quest for self-improvement. Stoicism is the attitude allowing one to free oneself from the unnecessary suffering that arises from anxiety about events that are beyond our control; therefore, it can be of tremendous importance in one's life.

Nietzsche is a major figure in Western philosophy. His work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Nietzsche's writings border on the poetic; his aphorisms are particularly well-known for conveying all the radicality of his thinking in a intense but light, sometimes amusing manner.

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and he defended the idea of abandoning illusory matters in favor of simple living, in order to discover life's authentic essential needs. He is best known for "Walden, or Life in the woods", the book he wrote during his two-year experiment in minimalist living: having built himself a cabin in the woods, he stayed there to study, write, and enjoy his newfound communion with nature. His political works and theory of civil disobedience have influenced the thoughts and actions of many prominent figures, such as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Montaigne might well be one of the most sympathetic writers ever known. He is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre; his style merges casual anecdotes and autobiography with deep intellectual insights. His "Essays" are among the most influential ever written; one can recognize Montaigne's direct influence on great literary figures all over the world, from René Descartes to Nietzsche, Isaac Asimov, and possibly William Shakespeare.

We have selected 100 great inspirational quotes to help you have a positive attitude and positive thinkings : 100 quotes that are truly inspirational and motivational. You can use quotes in your daily life to help guide your decisions in life, work and love. A great quote is very similar to a great thinking and a small poem. It can encapsulate a large web of ideas, thoughts, reflections, emotions in a few words. The reader of a great quote is forced to think about what he just heard. He has to think about those words and what they mean. An excellent quote requires the reader to pause to contemplate the real meaning and poesy of a few words. A great thought reaches a level of universality.

Delivering the untold truth about why it’s so important to express yourself, ‘Find Your Creative Mojo’ provides the perfect manifesto on finding your voice, your passions and unleashing your creative soul. Whether you’re taking your first step or looking to awaken your arty side, you’ll be reaching for this book whenever you find your creative voice in need of a boost. A rattling book, Josh Langley mixes humour, inspirational quotes, and quirky anecdotes to craft one cocktail of creative love letter to art. Ideal for any budding creative soul.

Wisdom is a much-needed quality these days. We have selected for you 100 of the wisest sayings ever pronounced. They are taken from various cultural backgrounds to demonstrate that wisdom transcends frontiers. Let yourself be led with them into a journey around the world, across cultures and continents: you will find here deep quotes from the Talmud, efficient ones from Ancient Greek masters like Plato or Sophocles, poetic wise sayings by Indian sages, and numerous examples of Persian and Ancient Chinese Wisdom.

In che modo lo storytelling può attirare clienti, influenzare il pubblico e trasformare la tua azienda? "Il momento in cui assumi il controllo delle tue storie, assumi anche il controllo del tuo business e della tua vita". Ormai è risaputo che le storie sono lo strumento migliore e più innovativo in ambito di business e che lo storytelling è in grado di fare qualsiasi cosa, come aiutare i leader a potenziare le doti comunicative, motivare i team addetti alle vendite e ottenere nuovi clienti, strappandoli ai competitor.

Alfred North Whitehead once noted: "the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." Plato is indeed considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle. But his writings are often light, fresh and funny; it was Plato who invented the dialogue in philosophy, which makes a point very easy to follow and the occasion of various scenic arrangements.

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his "Four Noble Truths" still form the heart of its teachings.

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military figures ever. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution, after which he kept on soaring higher and higher until he was crowned Emperor of the French. He then moved on to gain control of the whole of continental Europe, before the ultimate defeat of 1815. Today, his campaigns are studied in every military school, his liberal politics have had a strong legacy worldwide, and he remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in Western history.

Jane Austen is one of the most widely read British authors. Her realism and biting irony make for a very lively read, and the quality of her plots have earned her a high-ranking place into the hearts of scholars. Her greatest stories sparkled a wave of adaptations in the last decades, because of their touching modernity and the realism of their reflections on the attitude of women about marriage and social standing. "Pride and Prejudice" has been called the second most beloved book of all British production; "Sense and Sensibility", "Mansfield Park", and "Emma" are also seminal works which have inspired countless readers.

Sir Francis Bacon had a tremendous impact on science and philosophy during the scientific revolution in XVIIth-century England. He was the first to argue for a skeptical and methodical approach in science, based on careful observation of events in nature, and founded on induction. His work, firmly grounded in empiricism to prevent projection of one's preferred hypothesis, made him the father of scientific method. This was a groundbreaking turn of events at the time, and is still the basis of the scientific framework today.

Come prepararsi a un imminente colloquio di lavoro? Quali sono le frasi da dire e quali quelle da evitare? Paolo Borzacchiello, divulgatore e autore bestseller, ci spiega i segreti per impressionare qualsiasi interlocutore.Paolo Borzacchiello, formatore professionale ed esperto di linguaggio, ti farà comprendere perché la prima impressione conta eccome e che il segreto sta nell’atteggiamento e nel mostrarti preparato, propositivo e adatto alle mansioni che andrai a ricoprire.

Wie verändert das Web 2.0 unsere Gesellschaft und die Unternehmenskultur? In ihrem Bestseller "Wikinomics" analysieren Don Tapscott und Anthony D. Williams, wie die Zusammenarbeit von Millionen Usern an Projekten wie Foren, Wikis oder sozialen Medien funktioniert und welche Chancen sie bietet. Sie zeichnen das Bild einer Kultur der Kooperation und des geteilten Wissens, die die bisherigen Strukturen von Wirtschaft und Konsum entscheidend verändern kann.

Cada vez que la luchadora de élite Hazel Gale salía al ring, sentía miedo. No solo el miedo racional a ser noqueada, sino algo más profundo también: el temor a no merecer el éxito, a decepcionar a todos, y a decepcionarse especialmente a ella misma. Mientras que los demás veían a una atleta y campeona mundial confiada, Hazel estaba llena de ansiedad, dudas y depresión. Era todo ello, los monstruos que rondaban su cabeza los que para ella eran sus oponentes más peligrosos, con los que debía librar una guerra constantemente.

Le livre audio de « Affirmez-vous ! », lu par l'auteure. « Si j’observe autour de moi les femmes de ma génération, je les découvre belles, talentueuses, courageuses, pleines de dynamisme... Et en même temps complexées, hyperpenseuses, épuisées, se faisant du souci pour tout... Ces femmes que je côtoie me donnent l’impression d’être les victimes d’un perpétuel sentiment d’infériorité. Pourquoi éprouvent-elles le besoin d’en faire toujours plus pour justifier leur existence ? »

Wer in seiner Karriere vorankommen will kann sich nicht immer nur auf reine Qualifikationen verlassen: gute professionelle Kontakte sind mittlerweile unerlässlich. Unter dem Begriff Networking ist es heute selbstverständlicher Bestandteil unseres Berufsleben, doch die wenigstens verfügen hier über Kompetenzen. Dies zu ändern haben sich die Autorinnen mit dem vorliegenden Hörbuch vorgenommen. Praxisorientiert und leicht verständlich vermitteln sie hier, wie jeder ein berufliches Netzwerk aufstellen und pflegen kann.