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Windy Elstermeier's fittingly titled Move guides listeners through the mental roadblocks standing in the way of their personal and professional ambitions in this raw disclosure of her resilient path from poverty to the boardroom. Windy details the trials of her impoverished childhood and how she championed herself through crushing career setbacks to climb the corporate ladder at a Fortune 500 retail giant and into entrepreneurship.

TV WRITING TOOL KIT 2nd Edition—is an update of my latest story tools, breakdowns, and handouts. The book covers story structure for a TV pilot and spec script, logline formulas for Logline For Your Life and your story, and character. With character, the book goes into the wound and the flaw. I cover everything that I teach in Writers on the Verge at NBC. There are breakdowns for several shows, including—THE GOOD WIFE, MODERN FAMILY, THE NIGHT MANAGER, HOMELAND, FLEABAG, and DEAD TO ME. The book also explores staffing and development.

You’re almost there! Just a few more steps to finally become a full-fledged practicing phlebotomist. To get certified, you’ll have to pass the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam first. Without passing this test, you won’t be able to practice this profession. Your career as a phlebotomist is dependent on passing this exam, so you need to take it seriously. So how do you prepare for it?

RVMP is a comprehensive guide offering direction and guidance to trauma survivors desiring to shortcut the healing process. You will discover how to skillfully navigate your trauma, abuse, story, and mind to emerge victoriously. Although trauma and abuse seem to be the “gift that keeps on giving,” - revealing and owning your missing peace is possible. 

Today’s consumer views loyalty to a business as a fad, and they also expect everything and then some. The companies that are thriving (and will continue to thrive) deliver amazing customer experiences. Customer service isn’t just about being a department or a policy; it is about creating a culture where customers can’t wait to do business with you, and are excited to refer their friends to you as well. This book’s characters, Negative Ned and Positive Paul, illustrate the ABSURDITY of terrible customer service and the simple steps necessary to improve nearly every customer experience.

Do you make up excuses instead of doing what it takes to achieve your goals? How many times have you created a story in your head why you shouldn’t be trying something new and challenging? Are you familiar with that drunk monkey whispers in your ears and keeps you from getting what you want? Now it is time to slap the drunk monkey off your shoulder and take ACTION!

Sophia woke one morning with her home in flames and her life as she knew it, forever changed. Her soul-mate was gone and all she had left were letters and clues from him urging her to never stop growing, to never forget the lessons that he taught her about living in the wilderness. An extraordinary story about learning how to live again with the most basic of supplies and a desire to prove to herself that she can survive on her own.

Based on extensive multi-year empirical research, The Pragmatic Optimist addresses what it takes to be a leading light in the darkest hours of a business or economic crisis. Using real-world case studies, you will discover how to avoid the common cognitive and behavioral traps to which all leaders are most susceptible in the heat of a crisis. Finally, you will acquire the necessary insights to develop pragmatic optimism—a winning hybrid mindset—and practice its six results-oriented strategies for success even under extreme conditions.

If you think her only options are parenting and abortion, this book is for you. American adoption is nothing like it used to be. Those forced, secret adoptions hurt women and their children. Thankfully, adoption in the US has changed dramatically. If you never thought about suggesting adoption, (and never thought you would!), this book is for you.

The Journey Called YOU takes the listener on a journey into the world of self-awareness and self-wonder. It shows you how to discover yourself, to know yourself better, to accept yourself without judgment, and to make decisions that honor the highest form of you. In the end you feel more confident and grounded in yourself so you can create your life, day-by-day, feeling good about who you are, the choices you make, and the life you live.

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains, and bit players.  

The Ancestral Diet focuses on eliminating carbohydrates and processed foods to reduce the risk of dangerous health conditions. It combines ketogenic and carnivore eating with intermittent fasting that will help you burn off excess weight faster and healthier than other ways you might have tried....

Imagine a generation of children who are empowered, confident, and victorious - children who know God for themselves, who live differently than the world, and who move in the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. Bethel Church’s children’s minister, Amy Gagnon, has a passion to help children make authentic, supernatural connections with Jesus. In Raising Powerful Children, she elevates the standard for what it means to train kids up in the “way they should go” by empowering parents and teachers to establish a kingdom culture among children of all ages.

Do you want to know how to unlock the secrets to happiness and success? The entire book is designed to help you find your own version of self-confidence, success, and, ultimately, truth. If, however, you are tired of feeling low, if you want to grow your self-esteem and confidence on your own terms, and if you want to create a life that suits you, then this is the book you have been searching for. 

A successful career starts long before the first job interview. It begins with choosing the right school. There is a lot to keep in mind while deciding on a profession, and it's very easy to get lost. But with this book, you are in good hands. If you can't make up your mind what works for you and looking for solid advice, this book has got your back. It is a great tool for anyone looking to get into the best school or boost their career. This guide covers everything you need to know about the school preference process and other vital details.

From nutritionist and dietician Amanda Sterling, this book will give you the knowledge that you need to succeed! Featuring fool-proof tips for success, 30+ recipes, a meal plan, and everything you need to know about this lifestyle diet. The best part of the Flexitarian diet is that instead of being a fad diet that is difficult to stick to, it's more of a lifestyle change! This diet is budget-friendly, easy, and more importantly, truly healthy!

What separates a resilient person from your average joe? What are the key habits and skills that a resilient person has and that you can develop to become mentally tougher? Do you struggle to think positively when you are faced with adversity or obstacles that you need to overcome? Maybe you feel as though you are mentally weak, and you have identified this as an area that you can improve that will lead to more success in your life? Well, you are in luck. A Resilient Mind offers you the tips and tricks that others use to become more resilient.

The entire book is designed to help you find your own version of self-confidence, success, and, ultimately, truth. If, however, you are tired of feeling low, if you want to grow your self-esteem and confidence on your own terms, and if you want to create a life that suits you, then this is the book you have been searching for.

You’re ready to buy your first home! How exciting! But also kind of scary, too, right? No need to panic! Home buying can certainly be an enormous undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be miserable. In Zero to Homeowner in 8 Simple Steps, you’ll discover how to save literally tens of thousands of dollars with one simple strategy; how to make sure you’ll be able to stay in your home as long as you’d like, with a payment you can actually afford; why you need to shop around, and how to effectively negotiate with the right people, for the right things; and more.

Fortunately, self-discipline is not innate. It is a habit that can be nurtured. If you are going to reach your goals and achieve success, then self-discipline must be a central component of your life. This ability allows us to resist our worst impulses and simply execute, achieve, produce, and focus.