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The follow-up to the best-selling Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different.

***THE FOLLOW UP TO THE AWARD-WINNING AND BESTSELLING STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT*** Tom Daley, Oliver Sacks, the Jamaican Bobsled team, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Carlos Acosta... all dared to be different. This is the follow-up to the much loved and hugely successful Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, the bestselling book that changed countless boys' lives around the world and gave them the confidence to be themselves. What have the footballer Kylian Mbappé, the philosopher Socrates and the singer Ed Sheeran all got in common? All three of them defied expectations - going against the grain and pursuing their dreams - despite a seemingly impossible barrage of obstacles and difficulties. Their stories are incredible, as are those of the tap-dancer Evan Ruggiero, the Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri, and the other inspirational boys who fill the pages of this extraordinary book. It's books like these that can make a huge difference to parents and their children's lives. In this day and age, any publication that shows how we can triumph in the face of adversity and prejudice deserves to be read over and over again.

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Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different

Una lectura para emprendedores que prefieren los consejos honestos a las fórmulas mágicas. Detrás de cada negocio que perdura hay decisiones, tropiezos y aprendizajes que rara vez se dan a conocer. En Horneando el éxito, Gabriel Torres abre la cocina de Pan Gabriel para compartir todo lo que aprendió mientras la construía desde cero. Esta marca de pan saludable empezó como un pasatiempo de fin de semana y hoy llega a las mesas de todo el país a través de 17 sucursales y más de 150 distribuidores autorizados. Este libro va más allá de una historia personal; es una guía práctica para quien sueña con emprender o busca darle rumbo a un proyecto que ya está en marcha. Capítulo a capítulo, Gabriel nos comparte cómo convertir una pasión en un negocio viable, llevar finanzas sanas, escuchar al cliente para innovar, cuidar a tu equipo y mantener el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal. Además, cada sección cierra con ejercicios pensados para llevar las ideas a tu realidad: definir tu propósito, calcular tu colchón financiero, transformar un tropiezo en oportunidad y reconocer los valores que guían tus decisiones. Escrito desde la experiencia de levantar una empresa en México, con sus aciertos y sus errores, Horneando el éxito acompaña a quien quiere emprender con propósito y paciencia. Porque el éxito, como el buen pan, pide tiempo, dedicación y la disposición de volver a intentarlo las veces que haga falta. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A must-read for entrepreneurs who prefer honest advice over magic formulas. Behind every enduring business are decisions, setbacks, and lessons that rarely make it into the spotlight. In Baking Success, Gabriel Torres opens the doors to Pan Gabriel to share everything he learned while building the company from the ground up. What began as a weekend hobby has grown into one of Mexico’s leading healthy bread brands, now reaching tables across the country through 17 retail stores and more than 150 authorized distributors. More than a personal story, this book is a practical guide for anyone dreaming of starting a business—or looking to take an existing venture to the next level. Chapter by chapter, Gabriel shares how to turn a passion into a sustainable business, manage healthy finances, listen to customers to drive innovation, build and care for a strong team, and maintain balance between work and personal life. Each chapter concludes with practical exercises designed to help readers apply these lessons to their own journey: defining their purpose, calculating a financial safety net, turning setbacks into opportunities, and identifying the core values that guide their decisions. Written from the firsthand experience of building a business in Mexico—with all its successes and failures—Baking Success is an inspiring companion for entrepreneurs who want to build with purpose, patience, and resilience. Because success, like great bread, takes time, dedication, and the willingness to keep trying until you get it right.

Una lectura para emprendedores que prefieren los consejos honestos a las fórmulas mágicas. Detrás de cada negocio que perdura hay decisiones, tropiezos y aprendizajes que rara vez se dan a conocer. En Horneando el éxito, Gabriel Torres abre la cocina de Pan Gabriel para compartir todo lo que aprendió mientras la construía desde cero. Esta marca de pan saludable empezó como un pasatiempo de fin de semana y hoy llega a las mesas de todo el país a través de 17 sucursales y más de 150 distribuidores autorizados. Este libro va más allá de una historia personal; es una guía práctica para quien sueña con emprender o busca darle rumbo a un proyecto que ya está en marcha. Capítulo a capítulo, Gabriel nos comparte cómo convertir una pasión en un negocio viable, llevar finanzas sanas, escuchar al cliente para innovar, cuidar a tu equipo y mantener el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal. Además, cada sección cierra con ejercicios pensados para llevar las ideas a tu realidad: definir tu propósito, calcular tu colchón financiero, transformar un tropiezo en oportunidad y reconocer los valores que guían tus decisiones. Escrito desde la experiencia de levantar una empresa en México, con sus aciertos y sus errores, Horneando el éxito acompaña a quien quiere emprender con propósito y paciencia. Porque el éxito, como el buen pan, pide tiempo, dedicación y la disposición de volver a intentarlo las veces que haga falta. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A must-read for entrepreneurs who prefer honest advice over magic formulas. Behind every enduring business are decisions, setbacks, and lessons that rarely make it into the spotlight. In Baking Success, Gabriel Torres opens the doors to Pan Gabriel to share everything he learned while building the company from the ground up. What began as a weekend hobby has grown into one of Mexico’s leading healthy bread brands, now reaching tables across the country through 17 retail stores and more than 150 authorized distributors. More than a personal story, this book is a practical guide for anyone dreaming of starting a business—or looking to take an existing venture to the next level. Chapter by chapter, Gabriel shares how to turn a passion into a sustainable business, manage healthy finances, listen to customers to drive innovation, build and care for a strong team, and maintain balance between work and personal life. Each chapter concludes with practical exercises designed to help readers apply these lessons to their own journey: defining their purpose, calculating a financial safety net, turning setbacks into opportunities, and identifying the core values that guide their decisions. Written from the firsthand experience of building a business in Mexico—with all its successes and failures—Baking Success is an inspiring companion for entrepreneurs who want to build with purpose, patience, and resilience. Because success, like great bread, takes time, dedication, and the willingness to keep trying until you get it right.

Horneando el éxito / Baking Success

Transform your life with the inspiring new research-backed guide to remove self-doubt, build confidence and unlock your professional and personal potential. 'This book will change the way you lead yourself and others' Sahil Bloom, bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth 'The playbook for learning how to make the most of your moment and overcome the doubt trying to take you down' Lewis Howes, bestselling author of The Greatness Mindset Self-doubt. It's the silent force that undermines potential, eats away at confidence and traps even the most capable in overthinking. You can't outperform it, but you can rewire it. Drawing on leading research, over a decade of work with Fortune 500 companies, and experience educating millions of professionals worldwide, Dr Shadé Zahrai reveals a proven system for breaking the cycle of self-doubt and building deep, unshakable self-trust. In Big Trust she shares her proven framework - the Four A's: Acceptance, Agency, Autonomy and Adaptability - and shows you how to take control of your inner world so you can thrive in the outer one. With insights from her self-diagnostic quiz and actionable exercises throughout, you'll learn to: <ul><li>Reframe the beliefs that hold you back</li><li>Break free from people-pleasing and perfectionism</li><li>Quiet comparison and imposter thoughts</li><li>Stretch your comfort zone and reclaim your power</li><li>Channel emotion into clarity and conviction</li></ul> Whether you're second-guessing a big decision, overthinking in high-stakes moments or feeling stuck despite knowing you're capable of more, Big Trust offers practical steps that lead to powerful, lasting results. Everything you aspire to and the strength to realise it, begins with Big Trust. Praise for Big Trust: 'The compassionate, evidence-based guide we've been waiting for to help transform self-doubt into enduring self-trust. It's the rare kind of book that is both inspiring and truly actionable.' Dr Sue Varma, psychiatrist, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and author of Practical Optimism 'Science-backed and easy to put into practice, this book hands you a game-plan that actually works. If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself and step into your potential, this book will show you how.' Jefferson Fisher, bestselling author of The Next Conversation 'Eloquently written and insightful, this book provides a practical guide to navigating one of life's greatest challenges - the internal battles we face within ourselves' Ethan Kross, bestselling author of Shift and Chatter

Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success

Big Trust

Romance readers! You've had chemistry with steminist romance, you've raced through sports romance. Now get ready for the ultimate crossover... Biochemistry major Keely has the next five years of her life down to a science. But when her grad school loan application is inexplicably rejected, her carefully calculated future spontaneously combusts. Her college's Pursue Your Passions scholarship could be the answer. The problem? There's one place left, and she's not the only student in the running. Enter Max: a state champion sprinter who sets hearts racing on and off the track - and the one thing standing between Keely and her dreams. Keely knows the key to winning is keeping her head in the game. But when your opponent is Lycra-clad and... rippling?! Well, it's hard to keep the chemistry to the lab. Experimenting with her heart could cost Keely everything she's worked for. But staying away from Max might be a race she's destined to lose... The Love Hypothesis&nbsp;meets&nbsp;Heated Rivalry&nbsp;in this spicy, dual-pov, academic rivals rom com - as nerdy as it is sure to raise your pulse... Tropes: �� Stem x Sports/ Jock x Nerd �� Childhood friends to academic rivals to lovers �� He falls first �� On campus! �� Slow burn (some spice) �� Only one... scholarship �� You know how to ball, I know Aristotle ����&nbsp;Real readers loved Max and Keely&nbsp;���� 'I really enjoyed this one...every exchange&nbsp;sparked with tension and humor...Funny,&nbsp;smart&nbsp;and surprisingly&nbsp;heartfelt'&nbsp;GoodReads reviewer&nbsp; 'So cute, I loved every bit of it. It would be hard not to love these two...I loved the prank wars&nbsp;and watching them fall for each other...I already wish I could read it again for the first time' GoodReads reviewer 'This book is&nbsp;absolutely phenomenal!!!&nbsp;The chemistry between Max and Keely?&nbsp;Sizzling. Their shared love for Biscuit?&nbsp;Adorable. How painfully relatable Keely is?&nbsp;Perfection.&nbsp;I wish I could go back and read this for the first time again. Hello??? The locker room scene???&nbsp;If you're a fan of witty, spicy romance, this is the book for you!' GoodReads reviewer 'A cutie of a romance...told with care and empathy, which adds to the overall depth of the book.&nbsp;Five stars!' GoodReads reviewer&nbsp; 'As someone who has only read ice hockey [sports] romances, this was a pleasant change of scenery for me.&nbsp;Who knew that running could be so sexy?...I really felt for both characters throughout and&nbsp;I was completely cheering them both on to win the scholarship...I really had no idea how it would end, but I was&nbsp;happy&nbsp;with the outcome' GoodReads reviewer&nbsp; 'Really liked this...such a&nbsp;cute and fun&nbsp;read. I would definitely&nbsp;buy this book for a friend' GoodReads reviewer 'Heart Racer&nbsp;is a&nbsp;heartfelt sports romance&nbsp;with strong themes of&nbsp;ambition,&nbsp;family&nbsp;and&nbsp;women&nbsp;in STEM, and two&nbsp;likeable leads&nbsp;with&nbsp;real emotional stakes...&nbsp;Sweet and engaging' GoodReads reviewer

STEM meets sports romance in this spicy, slow-burn, nerd/jock, academic rivals rom com

Heart Racer

Written by a successful entrepreneur who has guided hundreds of clients to six- and seven-figure breakthroughs,&nbsp;this book offers&nbsp;a grounded, spiritually aligned path to prosperity—so your&nbsp;income, your values, and your purpose finally&nbsp;match. Heal Your Money Karma is for yogis, seekers, and spiritually curious entrepreneurs who consult their astrological chart, know their dosha, or pull oracle cards for guidance—yet still feel stuck when it comes to money. Vedic astrologer and business coach Paula Crossfield reveals how inherited beliefs, ancestral patterns, and karmic imprints quietly shape your income, your career choices, and your sense of worth.&nbsp; Drawing on Indian philosophy and the psychology of money, Paula shows you how to bring your financial life into alignment with your values—without sacrificing prosperity. Weave ancient remedies like honoring Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, and work with planetary influences, with concrete tools like budgeting, tracking, and mindset work.&nbsp; You’ll learn how to:&nbsp; <ul><li>Spot the karmic patterns and ancestral stories that keep repeating in your finances&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Use simple Vedic remedies (mantra, puja, charity, and timing) to shift stuck money karma&nbsp; </li><li>Work consciously with planetary influences on wealth and opportunity&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Clarify your soul-level desires so you stop undercharging, overgiving, or playing small&nbsp; </li><li>Build practical systems—budgets, tracking, and structures—that feel supportive&nbsp; </li><li>Rewrite limiting money beliefs so your income reflects your gifts, not your fears&nbsp; </li></ul> Get ready to transform your relationship with money into one that is clear, empowered, and spiritually grounded—so your prosperity finally reflects the truth of who you are.​

Written by a successful entrepreneur who has guided hundreds of clients to six- and seven-figure breakthroughs,&nbsp;this book offers&nbsp;a grounded, spiritually aligned path to prosperity—so your&nbsp;income, your values, and your purpose finally&nbsp;match. Heal Your Money Karma is for yogis, seekers, and spiritually curious entrepreneurs who consult their astrological chart, know their dosha, or pull oracle cards for guidance—yet still feel stuck when it comes to money. Vedic astrologer and business coach Paula Crossfield reveals how inherited beliefs, ancestral patterns, and karmic imprints quietly shape your income, your career choices, and your sense of worth.&nbsp; Drawing on Indian philosophy and the psychology of money, Paula shows you how to bring your financial life into alignment with your values—without sacrificing prosperity. Weave ancient remedies like honoring Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, and work with planetary influences, with concrete tools like budgeting, tracking, and mindset work.&nbsp; You’ll learn how to:&nbsp; <ul><li>Spot the karmic patterns and ancestral stories that keep repeating in your finances&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Use simple Vedic remedies (mantra, puja, charity, and timing) to shift stuck money karma&nbsp; </li><li>Work consciously with planetary influences on wealth and opportunity&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Clarify your soul-level desires so you stop undercharging, overgiving, or playing small&nbsp; </li><li>Build practical systems—budgets, tracking, and structures—that feel supportive&nbsp; </li><li>Rewrite limiting money beliefs so your income reflects your gifts, not your fears&nbsp; </li></ul> Get ready to transform your relationship with money into one that is clear, empowered, and spiritually grounded—so your prosperity finally reflects the truth of who you are.​

Making Peace with Money and Honoring Your Soul's Purpose

Heal Your Money Karma

To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill, never has so much pornography been available to so many people for so little. This is the story of how the online adult industry has plummeted from its lofty heights of the late 1990s, when a savvy Web entrepreneur could charge premium prices to thousands of eager subscribers. It is also the story of how the law has completely failed to keep pace with the technological innovations that boosted and then savaged the online adult industry. It concludes by analysing the social impact of virtually unlimited pornography of every description, available to all ages at the click of a button. Useful reading for the general reader and for students and researchers involved with business strategy, the history of technology, cultural studies, sexuality, media studies and technology more generally.

Traditionally, the presence of pornography in American society has been mediated by two primary factors: legal restrictions and the relatively high cost of the product. The degree of legal restrictions on adult material has varied from era to era and community to community, but the porn premium has remained relatively constant. Given this, these should be heady days for adult business owners. Thanks to the Internet, distribution costs are virtually nil and even the most hardcore content is easily accessible in the smallest coastal hamlet and most rural farmhouse in America. Adult industry balance sheets should be bulging with profit. But in reality, far from it. The World Wide Web has completely eradicated both the legal restrictions and premium cost that used to govern adult industry economics. To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill, never has so much pornography been available to so many people for so little. This is the story of how the online adult industry has plummeted from its lofty heights of the late 1990s, when a savvy Web entrepreneur could charge thousands of eager subscribers premium prices. It is also the story of how the law has completely failed to keep pace with the technological innovations that boosted and then savaged the online adult industry. It concludes with a detailed analysis of the social impact of virtually unlimited pornography of every description, available to all ages at the click of a button.Accessible to the general reader, this book will appeal to those who want to know more about the adult entertainment industry in America and will prove useful reading for students and researchers involved with a wide variety of academic disciplines including business strategy, the history of technology, cultural studies, sexuality, media studies and technology more generally.

The Pornography Business

Secret / unusual guides

Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Tuscany still has well-hidden treasures that it reveals only to locals and travellers who know how to get off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Tuscany well or for those who wish to discover another side of the region. The city of Florence is not covered in this book since another guide is specifically dedicated to it: see ‘Secret Florence’ from the same publisher. The oak tree where Pinocchio hanged himself, a 15th century stained glass window with an image of Mussolini, a forgotten statue by Leonardo da Vinci, a luxury hotel that is now a public lavatory, a 17th century milk distributor, a wine-drinking frog, a unique astronomical phenomenon, a staircase in Siena bearing St. Catherine’s teeth marks, a whale in Lucca, an authentic phial of Christ’s blood, a faith that moves rocks, diamonds within marble, the location of the amphora from the Marriage Feast of Cana, an extraordinary anatomical theatre in Pistoia, Fata Morgana’s spring of eternal youth, an unusual stroll along a marble quarry monorail …

A 15th century stained glass window with an image of Mussolini, a forgotten sculpture by Leonardo da Vinci, a luxurious hotel converted into a public bath, a "milk distributor” 17th century, a frog that drinks wine, a unique astronomical phenomenon in the world, the imprints of Santa Caterina's teeth on a stairway in Siena, a shield with the blood of Christ, the place where the amphora of the Cana Wedding is preserved, one extraordinary anatomical theater in Pistoia, the fountain of the youth of fairy Morgana, an unusual walk along the marble monorail ...
Far away from people and cliches, Tuscany still has hidden treasures which it is ready to unveil to its inhabitants and travellers willing to abandon the beaten paths.  An indispensable guide for those who think they know it well Tuscany or for those who wish to discover the secret face of the region.

Secret Tuscany

Make work work for you with this empowering guide to overcoming 'career comedown'.Have you spent years climbing the career ladder, snagging promotions and pay rises, only to feel completely underwhelmed and burned out? Are you experiencing 'career comedown'?Stefanie Sword-Williams is here to help. Drawing on her years of experience as a career advisor and hundreds of hours of interviews and research, this warm and relatable handbook offers a trove of practical advice on how to prioritise your needs in your working life.Whether you want to stick with your current job, twistto a new career, or tap out from work defining your identity altogether, Career Comedown will empower you to take charge of your life and redefine success on your own terms.

Career Comedown

The pocket MBA for entrepreneurial moms and women of color&nbsp;who want to build a business from scratch, overcome financial obstacles, and shift the trajectory of their life, from a globally recognized entrepreneur, business coach, and digital educator. While starting a new business is hard for everyone—half close their doors within the first five years—it’s even harder for female entrepreneurs. Ellie Diop, founder and CEO of Ellievated Academy, Fully Funded Co., and Mommy to Millionaire, intimately knows the barriers that historically have kept women from economic freedom. She also knows how to overcome them.&nbsp; From starting her business with a single $1,200 stimulus check in 2020, to becoming a self-made millionaire in her very first year, Ellie has mastered the art of life changing entrepreneurial success—and now, with Girl, Start that Business!, she’s ready to share those secrets.&nbsp; The strategies within these pages are battle tested: Ellie has turned thousands of her clients into profitable business owners. And she’s done so by meeting them where they are. Ellie knows many women are starting from zero—no money, no business plan, no customers. What they do have is a great idea, hustle, heart, and street savvy. This non-judgmental, sassy, and whip-smart pocket MBA is what female entrepreneurs need to turn their dreams into life-changing reality.&nbsp; Let’s go, girl, start that business today!

The pocket MBA for entrepreneurial moms and women of color&nbsp;who want to build a business from scratch, overcome financial obstacles, and shift the trajectory of their life, from a globally recognized entrepreneur, business coach, and digital educator. While starting a new business is hard for everyone—half close their doors within the first five years—it’s even harder for female entrepreneurs. Ellie Diop, founder and CEO of Ellievated Academy, Fully Funded Co., and Mommy to Millionaire, intimately knows the barriers that historically have kept women from economic freedom. She also knows how to overcome them.&nbsp; From starting her business with a single $1,200 stimulus check in 2020, to becoming a self-made millionaire in her very first year, Ellie has mastered the art of life changing entrepreneurial success—and now, with Girl, Start that Business!, she’s ready to share those secrets.&nbsp; The strategies within these pages are battle tested: Ellie has turned thousands of her clients into profitable business owners. And she’s done so by meeting them where they are. Ellie knows many women are starting from zero—no money, no business plan, no customers. What they do have is a great idea, hustle, heart, and street savvy. This non-judgmental, sassy, and whip-smart pocket MBA is what female entrepreneurs need to turn their dreams into life-changing reality.&nbsp; Let’s go, girl, start that business today!

The Foolproof Plan to Turn Your Idea into Income and Change Your Life

Girl, Start That Business!

For senior leaders whose strong record no longer settles the question being asked about them. Former global C-suite executive and executive coach Azhar Syed explains why strong performance stops being enough for senior advancement—and what changes when it does. Senior leaders are often surprised when the qualities that built their careers no longer move them forward. They deliver strong results, develop deep expertise, make important contributions, and earn support from influential people, yet they still are not chosen for broader responsibility. Syed identifies 6 familiar metrics leaders use to make the case for advancement: <ul><li>Results: “Look What I Have Delivered”</li><li>Expertise: “Look What I Know”</li><li>Personal Contribution: “Look What I Do”</li><li>Judgment: “Look How Right I Am”</li><li>Sponsorship: “Look Who Backs Me”</li><li>Reputation: “Look How I Have Changed”</li></ul> Each metric reflects a real way of creating value. But none, by itself, fully answers the question senior decision-makers are trying to resolve: Can this leader be trusted with greater risk, broader consequences, and decisions that affect the whole organization? Syed explains why becoming indispensable can keep a leader tied to a current role, why being right does not establish judgment at a wider radius unless others can test and carry the decision, why a powerful sponsor cannot make an appointment defensible on the leader’s behalf, and why genuine change may go unnoticed by the people whose expectations matter. Readers will learn what broader responsibility asks of them, what their record currently establishes, what decision-makers may reasonably infer, and how to distinguish between a gap they can address and a barrier embedded in the organization. Clear and candid, this book helps senior leaders understand why their established evidence may no longer settle the next decision—and what their record needs to establish before others can confidently trust them with more.

For senior leaders whose strong record no longer settles the question being asked about them. Former global C-suite executive and executive coach Azhar Syed explains why strong performance stops being enough for senior advancement—and what changes when it does. Senior leaders are often surprised when the qualities that built their careers no longer move them forward. They deliver strong results, develop deep expertise, make important contributions, and earn support from influential people, yet they still are not chosen for broader responsibility. Syed identifies 6 familiar metrics leaders use to make the case for advancement: <ul><li>Results: “Look What I Have Delivered”</li><li>Expertise: “Look What I Know”</li><li>Personal Contribution: “Look What I Do”</li><li>Judgment: “Look How Right I Am”</li><li>Sponsorship: “Look Who Backs Me”</li><li>Reputation: “Look How I Have Changed”</li></ul> Each metric reflects a real way of creating value. But none, by itself, fully answers the question senior decision-makers are trying to resolve: Can this leader be trusted with greater risk, broader consequences, and decisions that affect the whole organization? Syed explains why becoming indispensable can keep a leader tied to a current role, why being right does not establish judgment at a wider radius unless others can test and carry the decision, why a powerful sponsor cannot make an appointment defensible on the leader’s behalf, and why genuine change may go unnoticed by the people whose expectations matter. Readers will learn what broader responsibility asks of them, what their record currently establishes, what decision-makers may reasonably infer, and how to distinguish between a gap they can address and a barrier embedded in the organization. Clear and candid, this book helps senior leaders understand why their established evidence may no longer settle the next decision—and what their record needs to establish before others can confidently trust them with more.

Why Your 6 Career-Building Metrics Won't Get You to the Top--and What Will

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Four-time World Series champion and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulls back the curtain on one of the most quietly powerful leadership philosophies in professional sports: an unshakable belief in the power of optimism, accountability, and human connection. Baseball is a game of failure, where even the best players succeed three times out of ten. For Roberts, that statistic represents an opportunity. In Relentless Positivity, he reveals how leading through uncertainty, pressure, and loss has taught him the secret to long-term success: meeting people where they are, embracing the mess, and having the courage to show a relentless, almost irrational positivity that helps your team step into its full potential. Drawing on stories from the clubhouse and the world stage—from his iconic stolen base with the 2004 Red Sox to a decade of managing the Dodgers to World Series glory—Roberts shares cornerstone principles that have shaped his approach to leadership and life, including: <ul><li>Be the thermostat, not the thermometer: How to bring the energy your team needs instead of simply reacting to the mood around you. </li><li>Clarity before commitment: Being candid about expectations creates stronger buy-in than getting someone to say yes without understanding what’s required of them.</li><li>Everyone has to want the ball: How to prepare like anyone on the team can be the one who steps up when it matters most.</li><li>Hope changes everything: You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can train yourself to recognize the opportunity that’s still available. </li></ul> Blending stories from a championship locker room with the insights of a master motivator, Roberts delivers a field-tested guide for anyone leading through complexity, whether in the stadium, in the conference room, or at home. Written for a time when our models for leadership are rapidly evolving, Relentless Positivity is a timely manifesto for building strong teams, resilient cultures, and sustaining personal success in any field.

Four-time World Series Champion and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulls back the curtain on one of the most quietly powerful leadership philosophies in professional sports: an unshakable belief in the power of optimism, accountability, and human connection. Baseball is a game of failure, where even the best players succeed three times out of ten. For Roberts, that statistic represents an opportunity. In Relentless Positivity, he reveals how leading through uncertainty, pressure, and loss has taught him the secret to long-term success: meeting people where they are, embracing the mess, and still having the courage to show a relentless, almost irrational positivity that helps your team step into its full potential. Drawing on stories from the clubhouse and the world stage—from his iconic stolen base with the 2004 Red Sox to a decade of managing the Dodgers to World Series glory—Roberts shows how leaders can transform setbacks into strength and criticism into motivation. Along the way, he shares nine cornerstone principles that have shaped his approach to leadership and life, including: <ul><li>Meet Once: Communicate clearly the first time to build trust and avoid confusion.</li><li>Put Down the Sword: Choose connection over conflict.</li><li>The Game Will Honor You: Focus on doing the little things right.</li><li>Find the Good: Lead with optimism, even when the scoreboard says otherwise.</li></ul> Blending stories from a championship locker room with the insights of a master motivator, Roberts delivers a field-tested guide for anyone leading through complexity, whether in the stadium, in the conference room, or at home. Written for a time when our models for leadership are rapidly evolving—in sports and beyond—Relentless Positivity is a timely manifesto for building strong teams, resilient cultures, and sustaining personal success in any field.

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An engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentator In our hectic days filled with long hours, endless emails, and tedious virtual meetings, it’s hard to stay connected to the higher purpose of work – to see past the grind and embrace what we’re really trying to achieve. In this engaging and illuminating book, Japanese Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto offers a fresh take on what it means to find satisfaction at work. Presented in the form of an imagined conversation between a Western businessperson and a temple priest, this far-ranging exploration covers everything from embracing simplicity and communicating with clarity to the importance of daily rituals, insights on avoiding burnout, and even what it means to be a good ancestor. Along the way, you’ll discover ancient wisdom and contemporary ideas – all thoughtfully presented in the context of modern daily life. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this meaningful guide offers a fresh perspective, and more intentional way forward.

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