A life- changing dose of actionable inspiration
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I've followed Danielle's work for the past year or so, and I even took part in the Fire Starter Sessions when it was a digital program. I didn't hesitate to preorder the book version because I knew it would be packed with smart advice, strategic tips, and beautiful writing. I was right-- this book keeps me up late at night as I devour every inspiring word and seriously thinking through every burning question she poses. This is a book worth owning if you feel stuck, have a nagging feeling that you're not living your purpose, desire change but don't know where to start, need a major kick in the pants (or a gentle nudge forward), have a passion you want to pursue, or basically, if you have a pulse at all. Just read it. I believe in this book's power to shift minds and create fires that result in a changed world. For the better.
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Some people think in a linear fashion, some see details, some see the big picture.  Lisa has the rare ability to intertwine all three styles and see a situation unfolding three steps ahead of others.  Then she expertly shares daily tidbits from experiences in her life and helps translate that into doable action steps that your can implement in your work and personal life scenarios.  I look forward to picking this book up each evening. Inspiring!
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Truly amazing!  If you want to be a change maker in the world, then this is the book for you.  I love this book for many reasons including:  the concise well-written word, the concrete steps delineated for next steps and the action plans in the book.  This book allows anyone to work on their passions and legacy.  It also is timely with a large discussion on creating a personal brand, which is so important in todays social media world and is important in all work arenas.  The book also has room to work on the exercises, which helps to guide a person in the type and length of answers that are expected in each step.  Thank you for creating a book that will allow many the chance to be a solutionary!  This book will truly make a difference in the world.  I highly recommend this book for anyone who has a passion and wants to be able to bring it to fruition.
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This amazing nugget fell into my hands by no accident!  As a transformational guide and coach for women as well as a leader in my own company, this book has been a powerful resource for my clients and employees.  What's even more powerful is that reading it has caused me to have my own inner shift in terms of my inner critic and it has opened up a whole new awareness of my inner guidance system that is available to me at all times.  The practical tools in this book also gave me access to simple ways to make pretty big shifts in both my thoughts and my behavior.  Its profound, yet its light so the balance allows me to move at my own pace and not get overwhelmed with 20 steps to take.  Its deep work, and at the same time, its been a fun journey.  Both Christine and Amy share both their expertise as well as their vulnerability with the reader which makes it more than 'information."  Through their stories and examples, I've opened my life up to new possibilities in my work and relationships.  This is one I'll recommend to all the women in my life.
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There are many really smart and successful people out there, but too few who share their winning secrets.  Fortunately Matt Gerspers latest must-read, Turning Inspiration into Action, does just that.  Building on delightful and interesting personal stories and the lessons drawn, Matt constructs an enjoyable how-to of maximizing ones potential for finding the good life.  One readily can tell Matt truly cares about helping his readers.  This motivating read is just the ticket for a more fulfilling life journey.
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This book is fantastic- not only are the lessons quick, entertaining, and thought-provoking, but they provide actionable take aways that can be used to enhance our lives, starting today. Concepts like "work- life balance" have become a hot topic, but Pat takes a different spin and offers plenty of ideas to keep business thriving, while still focusing on what matters most- family. This book encompasses it all- business, personal, family, and community enhancement concepts that leave you feeling ready to re-shape your life.
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Greg's insights and specific action plans, conceived and cultivated over his twenty-plus years of working with senior executives, are helpful for all facing the challenges and opportunities of a significant leadership role and choose to go beyond the norm and achieve greater success. From inner  perspectives on being "conscious, connected and concerned" to his action focus of "aim/align/act", Greg provides a trail and thought process to follow that both challenges and empowers. Smart and successful CEO's and leaders are always growing, always learning. Greg's new book is an entire meal of inspirational ideas and more than fills ones' appetite for personal leadership growth.
-Neil Giuliano, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Leadership. (Former Mayor of Tempe, AZ 1994-2004)
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I found this book to be full of practical advice, inspiring, and actionable. It's also an entertaining and fast read. I felt very comforted actually, to read about workplace dynamics I've experienced first hand and realize it wasn't just me. And that there are things I can do about it. This is the kind of thinking necessary if we want to stop pretending there is equality in this country and actually achieve it for the benefit of ourselves, children, husbands and corporations. Groundbreaking and yet full of relatively simple solutions. Not sure why it's been "controversial". Yes, women already do and have done a lot. We may as well look at some new strategies. I got so much out of this book and am grateful it's out there. Making my husband read it.
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My copy of "Courage: the Choice That Makes the Difference" is rapidly becoming dog-eared, marked up and highlighted. This book is not only written to give you ideas on living the life you hunger for,  but also to put you in action to have it...easily.  It is full of Action Essays, which give you new openings for action to take right now. Yet, they are written like poetry "to encourage reading out loud, as you might read poetry, in order to have the maximum impact on your life".  What an exciting combination of poetry and a kick in the butt!

Dwight GoldWinde has been a highly effective life coach for over 20 years and has given us 700 pages of gems in living a life you love. It will wake you up and have you look at where you have chosen safety and security over risk, adventure and the life you love. You will learn all sorts of new words (gofts, RAFTS and a Whine List!). In between all that, he has slipped in life-changing processes that are easy to do and alter how you are being right now.

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a life you love...without waiting!
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Thought-provoking book with heaps of ideas, actionable changes, for expanding our capacity for empathy.  Laura examines empathy from multiple angles - as the giver, receiver, observer.  You can devour this gem in one heart-filled sitting or snack on the chapters as daily inspiration.  I finished this book with a renewed commitment to building my empathy muscle.  Who's ready?
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Erin Moran McCormick isn't necessarily sharing ideas that you haven't heard before, but she shares them in such an earnest, honest, and engaging way that you feel truly motivated, inspired, and charged with energy. It's like going from having a simple screwdriver to owning a complete kit of power tools. You feel like what you want to do is possible--you CAN really go for whatever it is that you want in your life. Her practical, how-to advice is pleasantly balanced with her own stories of making brave decisions, overcoming obstacles, and achieving accomplishments. She is full of gratitude and humility, and her energy and warmth are contagious. After reading this book, I mapped out a new financial plan, weight loss/exercise strategy, and clear goals for my career and family life this year and beyond. This book helped give me the momentum to get started, and the author makes you feel like she's your friend right there cheering you on.
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My agile journey began a little over a year ago in Las Vegas.  For better or worse, Caesar's Palace has the ability to change lives.  The Agile Development Practices/Better Software Conference rocked my world.  Thank you, Mitch Lacey and Lyssa Adkins.

A few months later, along comes Kenny Rubin.  I'm sitting in his class devouring his wisdom as if I won't see the light of day tomorrow.  I walked out a changed woman having more confidence than ever before.  Finally, I knew why I had been miserable for all those years.  I went straight to the top (my CIO) and said, "Get us on board, or we'll sink."  The epic continues, of course, but let me focus on the topic at hand.  Kenny's book.  He writes the same way he teaches, with purpose, passion and practicality.  He paints a picture for us to grasp the concepts by sharing his countless experiences.  He shares his advice, like "go fast but never hurry" so that we can apply and succeed in our individual worlds.

His new book and enthusiastic teaching has helped shape me and has very literally helped transform me.  Not just me, but my life.  From my personal framework, no matter how you spend your days, working like a dog in any profession or leisurely basking in the sun with no worries, you should read this book.  It can only enhance your life.

Thank you, Kenny, for helping me find my purpose at a large corporation (and in life) where it is so easy to get lost.
Lesley Artyn Nolan
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What can be said that hasn't already been said? Invaluable timeless inspiration!
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Remember the movie TOP GUN?  There is a rousing scene where Maverick (Tom Cruise) announces with unbridled and inspired passion, "I FEEL THE NEED.  THE NEED FOR SPEED!"  Now, transfer that adrenaline-infused moment into book-form and you have JT DeBolt's FLIGHT PLAN TO SUCCESS.

JT has crafted a grand and compelling metaphoric parallel between flying a military jet and life.  A quick read, precise and magnetic, FLIGHT PLAN TO SUCCESS will give you the tools to push-through your perceived limitations and break your own personal sound barrier.

One of this reader's favorite topics is a simple yet genius-infused idea shared by JT, "...one of the best strategies for accomplishing the mission is the concept of planning your path to success by working backward."  Then he shares a 3-Step Plan (don't miss pages 128-132),

"To work your way backward:

1.  Define your goal

2. Set a specific date when you want to achieve your goal

3. Write down the last thing you will need to accomplish prior to completing your goal - then write down the step before that, and the step before that, until you are where you're at right now, today."

With this tremendously inspiring book, JT DeBolt most certainly earns his wings as a Master Muse flying high, flying fast and flying far:

"When we share our dreams and goals with the world, we awaken the world around us.  Imagine talking passionately about your dream, only to spark the imagination of someone who offers a solution to achieving your goal.  Then imagine that same person, being so inspired by your drive to achieve, that they share your story with a friend, a spouse, a colleague, or a child who, in turn, is inspired to set out on the path to achieving their own big dream.  That is true influence.  A lot of good would come into the world if more people talked about their dreams and took purposeful action toward achieving them."
-JT DeBolt
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I was blessed to attend a workshop this past summer where Susan presented this information, and I have been eagerly awaiting the book. In the meantime I have been doing many of the activities, she suggests in the "toolkit" section of the book, and they are transformational. Viewing my business through the lens of her prosperity pyramid, business heart and her version of the 80/20 rule has been life-changing.

Reading the book last night, helped me identify the last few limiting beliefs I have around pricing and charging for my services that I did not even know I had! Well, I knew I had them, but I did not realize exactly what it was. Funny how sometimes even positive childhood experiences around money can leave you with some limiting belief patterns that no longer serve. She has a way of helping you get to the heart of the issue with really amazing and ACTIONABLE tools and exercises.

I also really love Susan's authentic, straightforward communication style. It makes for an easy read and relatable examples.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to bring more Spirit and Soul into their business and life. Thank you, Susan!
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I have attended several trainings with Baron Baptiste, and in each instance, I created empowerment, inspiration and a great love of my life.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Being-of-Power-The-9-Practices-to-Ignite-an-Empowered-Life/dp/1401919057/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Being of Power: The 9 Practices to Ignite an Empowered Life</a>&nbsp;captures the ideas and philosophies that Baron teaches in a brilliant and conversational book that has the power to help you create the life you want.  The practices contained in this book are not just talk-- Baron teaches and lives these, and shares them with his students.  As a bit of a hard head, I am thrilled to have these practices in book form to remind me of these life-changing tools!

Recently, I was feeling disconnected -- in a funk.  On a long airplane ride, I cracked open my favorite teacher's newest book,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Being-of-Power-The-9-Practices-to-Ignite-an-Empowered-Life/dp/1401919057/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Being of Power: The 9 Practices to Ignite an Empowered Life</a>&nbsp;and BOOM!  Funk dissolved.  In the pages of this amazing and honest book, I found inspiration. It was like my teacher and friend Baron Baptiste was on hand to remind me that I already have everything I need to live my life fully.  Like many people, I was allowing things to get in my way.  Reading this book reminded me that I am the director of my life, and that I can choose happiness at any time.  I told my friends that having&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Being-of-Power-The-9-Practices-to-Ignite-an-Empowered-Life/dp/1401919057/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Being of Power: The 9 Practices to Ignite an Empowered Life</a>&nbsp;on hand was like having Baron in my backpack.

<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Journey-Into-Power/dp/0743227824/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Journey Into Power</a>&nbsp;planted the seeds of empowerment and introduced me to Baron Baptiste and got me to his first yoga training.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/40-Days-to-Personal-Revolution/dp/0743227832/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">40 Days to Personal Revolution</a>&nbsp;became the fertilizer that helped me change my relationship with food and introduced me to a new and powerful way of thinking.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Being-of-Power-The-9-Practices-to-Ignite-an-Empowered-Life/dp/1401919057/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Being of Power: The 9 Practices to Ignite an Empowered Life</a>&nbsp;is the fruit--- the juicy, delicious reminder that life is a choice, and I can BE what I want to BE!

As a yoga teacher and trainer, I am always looking for tools to empower my students and yoga teachers in training.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Being-of-Power-The-9-Practices-to-Ignite-an-Empowered-Life/dp/1401919057/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Being of Power: The 9 Practices to Ignite an Empowered Life</a>&nbsp;will forever join the list of required reading for all of my future students, and top the list of books I will give to my friends and loved ones.  READ THIS BOOK.  Empower yourself and empower your world!
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What an amazing tool for educating and inspiring us to take positive action on our entrepreneurship path!  I owe so much to mentoring generously provided to me and other entrepreneurs by pioneers of the modern business world like Larry Broughton. His energy, expertise and leadership are both welcome and valued as we vector our personal and professional lives toward VICTORY.

As I began reading when it became available last night, I became more and more inspired and simply couldn't put it down until it was done.  Larry uses a combination of strategies to deploy information which are informative but kept me engaged in a way that I haven't felt since my first reading of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and influence people.  Through personal stories, sidebars from other entrepreneurs, taskers for me as a reader to engage in and appropriately placed inspirational and educational quotes, this book hits all the high notes with a deftness and ease that most "inspirational books" lack while maintaining amazing depth and timelessness.  Don't hesitate - make the investment to buy, read, and take definitive and measured action using the strategies and techniques provided in this amazing book.

Do something great for yourself and your business today.