The Chris Voss Show

A Caregiver’s Companion: Spiritual Support for the Stressed-out Soul by Cynthia B. Stotlar

https://www.amazon.com/Caregivers-Companion-Spiritual-Support-Stressed-out/dp/1462712886

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THE CHIPMUNK AND THE LEOPARD: The chipmunk makes friends with the Leopard, but refuses to lend him his cutlass to help him fashion a drum. The Leopard uses his claws to create his drum and sets in the sun to dry. Someone plays the drum and uses it to insult the Leopard.

Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces by Lisa Skinner

https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-Alzheimers-Secret-Faces/dp/195734413X

TRUTH, LIES & ALZHEIMER’S Its Secret Faces is a concise guide to navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the eldercare industry, author Lisa Skinner offers insight into the difficult questions families face, including:

– How do I respond to a loved one’s false belief?

– Am I abandoning my parent if I place them in the care of professionals?

– How do we make the best of our time left together?

Skinner’s original thinking and counter-intuitive solutions provide family members, spouses, children, caregivers, and others with the tools they need to effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease.

Readers will feel empowered to work through the difficulties of the disease and return to what matters – enjoying their remaining time with their loved one.

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Born Or Made: Fear is a Liar. Defeat is Overrated. By Larry G. Dix II

https://www.amazon.com/Born-Made-Liar-Defeat-Overrated/dp/1960346431

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Are entrepreneurs born with a special gift?

Or are they made through hard work, failure, and perseverance?

As it unravels this age-old debate, Born or Made showcases the paths of those who have reached the upper echelons of business, revealing the secrets behind their success. Illuminated by powerful scripture, these actionable strategies and expert insights from lifelong entrepreneur Larry Dix offer an inspiring roadmap to excellence.

Inside, you’ll find:

The unwritten “rules” of the top 1 percent of high-achievers. Proven strategies to turn devastating setbacks into money-making opportunities. The mental toolbox to harness your potential grit, perseverance, and growth. Personal stories of resilience and success from leading industry-disruptors and innovators. Hard-won sales techniques and communication hacks from Larry’s multi-venture career. Whether you’re just starting out, scaling up, or navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Born or Made will remind you that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about the tenacity, faith, and legacy you build along the way, guided by the wisdom of God’s word.

About the author Larry Dix is an accomplished entrepreneur with decades of experience building and scaling businesses. He has turned setbacks into success and now dedicates his mission to inspiring and empowering entrepreneurs. Through his Born or Made Podcast, Larry shares insights from top industry leaders and offers actionable advice for navigating the entrepreneurial journey. A sought-after speaker and coach, Larry is committed to helping others grow their businesses and reach their full potential. With a focus on faith, perseverance, and continuous learning, Larry’s work equips entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s competitive world.

Metaphysical Anatomy: Your body is talking, are you listening? by Evette Rose

https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysical-Anatomy-Your-talking-listening/dp/1482315823#

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Welcome to Metapsychology Coaching! Dr. Evette Rose has worked with over 7,000 clients, uncovering one undeniable truth: unresolved emotions profoundly impact our health, mental well-being, and physical pain.

This is the latest version, updated in 2025, Volume 1, and to avoid confusion, Psychosomatics of Children is Volume 3 For Volume 1: In this 1.5 KG, 7 x 10 inches, 680-page book AND 722 medical conditions for adults, you will: Decode the hidden messages behind mental and physical ailments that stem from your ancestry, conception, birth, and childhood.

Under each disease, you will find emotional components and precise key points that guide you toward effective alternative healing methods and help you uncover the core issues. The book also includes reflective questions to support you in diving deeper into your psychosomatic journey.

In Metaphysical Anatomy, I explore diseases from A to Z, revealing the emotional components connected to each condition and providing practical insights on how to approach them to improve your quality of life. This book offers a step-by-step guide for identifying the psychosomatic patterns linked to medical issues. These conditions may be activated by events in your present life, ancestral lineage, conception, time in the womb, birth trauma, childhood, or adult experiences.

Metaphysical Anatomy makes the process more practical, specific, and detailed, ultimately making it far more effective. Whether you are an experienced alternative healing practitioner or someone exploring self-healing for the first time, this book will become an invaluable resource.

You’ll love this book and the transformative Metaphysical Anatomy Technique™ (MAT).

So, do you think you understand the language of your body?

Think again.

Join our Decoding the Body’s Messages 1-day Workshop and learn how to decode psychosomatic messages of the body! www.matbodyworkshop.com

For more information, you can visit www.metaphysicalanatomy.com

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This book is for everyone! Volume 1, Version 16 has been reformatted to reduce the page count to help support the book’s spine. The content remains the same; however, we did adjust the spacing.

Rebecca’s Soliloquy: A True Story by Roberta Nee Nee Adams

https://www.amazon.com/Rebeccas-Soliloquy-Roberta-Nee-Adams/dp/1489702288

Rebecca Moffatt finds a wounded Union officer on her family?s farm and nurses him back to health?not too remarkable, except that her husband is a Confederate officer away at war! Little does she know that her actions will set into motion a series of events that will see her making a journey of over 250 miles from Obion County, Tennessee, to St. Louis, Missouri.

She travels mostly on foot with an older couple who were former slaves on the farm, an old horse, and a two-wheeled dogcart. Her mission is to get her wounded husband out of prison camp there and bring him home. But at what cost?

Though there are many volumes of well-documented facts about the Civil War, there are untold thousands of stories of individual struggles and courage of that time. Most are lost to history, but this one has survived, the story being told orally from generation to generation.

This true story of grim determination, courage, and the strength of the bonds of love is so compelling that it has survived to be told 150 years later.

The Constitution Kids by Gary Gabel

https://www.amazon.com/Constitution-Kids-Gary-Gabel/dp/B0DNNS5H35

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Alex, Kali, and Roman are three fifteen-year-old friends who live in a small town. Alex is a great communicator, Roman is a bit of an inventor, and Kali is an intuitive empath. It’s summertime, and an adventure is triggered when they find themselves in the middle of a protest outside the local library by people who want to ban certain books. During the protest, people are focused on what they believe to be their Constitutional rights, causing the three teenagers to realize how little they know about the Constitution.

In their search for answers, they discover a book with magical properties, which becomes a catalyst in helping them discover what the Constitution is really all about.

Join the teenagers as this mysterious book enables them to travel through time and space—bringing to life historical figures like Ben Franklin, Wyatt Earp, Alice Paul, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and many more. Each of these historical figures will teach them about the original Constitution and its amendments. Through the eyes of these three teenagers, you’ll be able to explore what it was like when the original Constitution was signed. You’ll even travel to other countries, like Russia, where you’ll meet Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in a field within the Gulag where he was imprisoned.

The Constitution, by itself, can be a difficult document to read, but The Constitution Kids will bring it to life with unusual experiences, humor, and fun, no matter your age.

The Warrior Sings by Michelle Dosanjh-Johal

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https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Sings-Michelle-Dosanjh-Johal/dp/1666745812

During the height of suffering, the soul silently speaks. Poetry evolves from the depths of this experience, when one is brave enough to surrender to the darkness and explore its lessons. Poetry becomes the place where healing amalgamates with writing, and the soul’s musings are voiced. That is how The Warrior Sings: a poetry book of raw, vulnerable, and genuine expression, and an authentic invitation to finding your own courage, healing, and empowerment.

About the author Michelle Dosanjh-Johal is a special education teacher, wife, and mom to children with autism and Mosaic Turner Syndrome. The challenges navigated with her children’s diagnoses, including her daughter’s open heart surgery, led her back to writing poetry as an agent of healing and self love. Her poetry, seen as a call for hope and healing, can also be found on her IG page @mindful.warriors.way. She is a Golden Key Honor recipient at Simon Fraser University.

Empowerment and AI: Navigating Layoffs with Layoff Ready’s Founder Pav Lertjitbanjong

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About the Guest(s): Pav Lertjitbanjong is the founder of Layoff Ready, an innovative platform dedicated to empowering professionals, particularly ambitious women, to prepare for potential career disruptions. With a focus on leveraging AI and existing skills, Pav helps individuals build financial and career resilience, offering them the tools to navigate job insecurity and life transformations. Her motivation stems from personal experience, as she found the strength to establish financial independence post-divorce and now dedicates herself to aiding others facing similar uncertainties in their careers.

Episode Summary: Welcome to an enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show featuring Pav Lertjitbanjong, the founder of Layoff Ready. This episode dives deep into the intersection of technology and career resilience, highlighting how AI can be a game changer for professionals fearing potential layoffs. Pav shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to founding a platform that empowers individuals to secure their career futures and cultivate life balance. Through her program, she outlines how AI tools can support individuals in navigating uncertainties and building a robust financial foundation.

In this episode, Pav shares strategies that have proven effective in helping high achievers transition from corporate settings to financially independent roles. She discusses the importance of being “layoff ready,” a state of preparedness where professionals can confidently manage job loss or life changes without fear. With insightful discussions around using AI to enhance productivity and the value of building an emergency financial plan, Pav presents actionable steps to future-proof careers. Tune in to discover how to maintain work-life balance and achieve peace of mind in today’s ever-evolving job market.

Key Takeaways: Layoff Ready offers strategies for professionals to leverage their existing skills and networks for career security and resilience. Integrating AI into workflows can drastically improve productivity, offering significant time and cost savings for businesses and individuals. Pav’s personal journey underscores the critical need for a backup plan in both career and financial aspects, emphasizing independence and self-reliance. The importance of understanding personal finances is highlighted, particularly for high-achievers who may overlook foundational financial literacy. Building a support network and having accountability partners are essential components for success and personal growth during career transitions.

Notable Quotes: “Layoff Ready means the freedom or of options, you know, that you can walk away from any situation, jobs or relationships that no longer are serving your highest good on your own terms.” “No backup plan, no peace. When you have no backup plan, you have no peace, no leverage, no freedom.” “Trust yourself and stop playing small, especially for women.” “Loyalty is not always rewarded, and burnout tends to be normalized in today’s world.” “Resilience is very important and it’s rooted from the self-belief that you can do be anything.”

AI Revolutionizing Finance and Insurance with Multimodal’s Founder Ankur Patel

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Ankur Patel is the founder and CEO of Multimodal, a cutting-edge company at the forefront of implementing AI solutions for finance and insurance industries. With over a decade of experience in machine learning and hands-on experience at reputable financial institutions such as JP Morgan and Bridgewater, Ankur brings deep expertise in both finance and AI. Under his leadership, Multimodal aims to automate complex processes, improve decision-making, and enhance efficiency within these industries.

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into the world of AI with Ankur Patel, the visionary founder and CEO of Multimodal. As AI continues to revolutionize industries, they explore how Multimodal’s AI-driven solutions are streamlining complex processes in finance and insurance, promising to transform consumer experiences and business efficiencies alike.

Throughout the discussion, Ankur emphasizes the game-changing capabilities of AI in automating administrative tasks, thereby reducing costs and accelerating decision-making. Buzzwords like “agentic AI,” “large language models,” and “streamlining workflows” dominate the conversation as Patel explains how enterprises and mid-market players can enhance operations. Chris Voss humorously relates his mortgage company experiences, illustrating the tedious past processes that AI could now simplify. The podcast also tackles the potentially changing job landscape due to AI, addressing both apprehensions and exciting possibilities.

Key Takeaways: * **Revolutionizing Insurance and Finance:** Multimodal’s AI solutions aim to automate complex processes, reduce administrative costs, and speed up decision-making in industries like insurance and finance. * **Agentic AI’s Role:** Ankur Patel explains agentic AI as systems capable of performing actions, not just chat-based responses, enhancing operational efficiency significantly. * **Impacts on Employment:** While AI might change job roles, it’s poised to create new opportunities, with human workers focusing more on critical thinking tasks. * **Improving Consumer Experiences:** By streamlining operations, AI promises faster service delivery and potentially lower costs in sectors like mortgage and insurance. * **Preserving Expert Knowledge:** AI helps retain critical expertise across industries, mitigating the risks associated with workforce turnover and knowledge gaps.

Notable Quotes: 1. “AI can do certain things that are ridiculously hard for people to do.” 2. “People will offload to one or several AI agents, trained to do specific things really well.” 3. “The speed at which AI could resolve some of this… is going to be a massive unlock.” 4. “Job roles will change, and expectations will evolve, requiring increased productivity with AI.” 5. “AI is able to look at tens or hundreds of thousands of claims beyond the capability of the human brain.”

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https://www.amazon.com/ADVENTURES-TIME-My-Only-Regret/dp/B0C9KCKKRM

Read as three young teens experience historical events as they travel through time

Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter

https://www.amazon.com/Maid-Each-Other-Lynn-Painter/dp/0593638034

A millionaire and a house cleaner are a match maid in heaven in this sparkling new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happily Never After.

As a professional cleaner, Abi Mariano never thought her apartment would have any sort of infestation, but because of a building-wide outbreak, she now needs somewhere to stay for a week. As a part-time student with two jobs, she doesn’t have many options. Then the solution presents itself: the owner of the penthouse she cleans is out of town for the week. She normally wouldn’t consider it, but he’s literally never around (she hasn’t even met him). It goes great…until one morning she finds two strangers in the kitchen. They’re the parents of the penthouse owner and they seem to think they’ve heard all about Abi—not as their son’s maid, but as his girlfriend.

Declan Powell has always put his career first, working his way up to become an executive at his company, but he still has his sights set on the next level. When his parents mention that they met his girlfriend, “Abby,” he all but chokes on his escargot. As wonderful as it sounds that she was just darling, he doesn’t actually have a girlfriend—he made her up to get everyone off his back. When Dex finds out who Abi really is, he makes her a proposition: pretend to date him, and he’ll provide everything she needs during their little arrangement. What harm would it do? It’s purely business, no pleasure…right?

About the author Lynn Painter is the USA Today and New York Times Bestselling Author of BETTER THAN THE MOVIES. She writes romantic comedies for teens and adults, and when she isn’t reading or writing, she can usually be found binge-watching rom-coms or shotgunning energy drinks.

Divorce: Emergency Protocol by AJ Maddeny

https://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Emergency-Protocol-AJ-Maddeny/dp/B0FFYP9JJ8

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Divorce: Emergency Protocol is a structural survival guide for the most disorienting phase of separation — the moment after one spouse says “I want out,” but before anything else has taken shape.

This isn’t therapy. It’s not a pep talk. It’s a calm, unflinching handbook designed to help you function clearly when the ground shifts beneath you.

Built for the person who didn’t initiate the breakup but is now responsible for stabilizing its aftermath, this book offers clear tools for navigating the volatile early stretch of divorce — legally, emotionally, and logistically.

You’ll learn how to:

Reclaim agency when you feel blindsided

Avoid costly legal and financial missteps

Prepare documentation and protect key records

Communicate with dignity instead of panic

Support your children while staying grounded

Design the first phase of your divorce with intention, not impulse

Whether you’re still sharing a home or reeling from a sudden declaration, this guide helps you lead with structure — not survival instinct.

Written by a conflict resolution professional trained in decision science and negotiation, Divorce: Emergency Protocol reframes divorce not as personal failure, but as a structural rupture requiring clarity, not chaos.

You won’t find closure here. But you will find your footing.

About the author AJ Maddeny is a conflict strategist and decision systems expert whose work challenges conventional thinking about power, resolution, and personal agency. With advanced degrees in Conflict Analysis and Decision Science, he brings a structural lens to life’s most disorienting experiences — including disputes, negotiation, and misaligned systems.

His approach to resolution is grounded in objective analysis and dynamic engagement with systems, roles, and personalities. Maddeny’s goal is to move readers from chaos to clarity, restoring agency and fairness through strategic structure.

By mapping new frameworks for human interaction, he offers tools — not just insight — to help individuals rebuild coherence where systems break down.

CoreSelf Positioning to Get on the Same Page, Literally: 8 Steps That Refine Our Current Position and Identify Our Best Action Plan by Jonathan Thomas, Tim Preston

https://www.amazon.com/CoreSelf-Positioning-Same-Page-Literally/dp/B0DWCJWY74

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Your story. Your narratives. Your experiences.

All of them can provide insight and direction that you never knew existed by activating your Internal Observer. Without it, we are doomed to repeat the same patterns of behavior that reinforce tired preconceptions.

ARE YOU READY TO SURPRISE YOURSELF?

In this genre-bending new book, readers will be introduced to a new road map for positive self-discovery. Using visual geometry, questions and exercises culled from real-life stories, and an 8-step guide that anyone can follow, readers will be empowered to leverage their own narratives and to navigate difficult situations.

Whether for the professional or personal, individual or team, the CoreSelf Framework can teach anyone to access where they are, acknowledge where they want to be, and determine how to best get there.This journey of self-exploration allows us to position ourselves in difficult situations, use our values to provide perspective, and determine the best next steps to literally Get on the Same Page with ourselves and others.

The Stable Boy by Johnathan Otto Ehritz

https://www.amazon.com/Stable-Boy-Johnathan-Otto-Ehritz/dp/B0D7KGLDKP

A HEARTWARMING ADVENTURE OF HEALING AND FRIENDSHIP THROUGH AN UNEXPECTED GIFT.

When Johnathan’s parents sent him to his stern uncle’s horse ranch for summer vacation, he believes this will be the worst summer ever. What makes matters wors is he will be spending most of his time working as a stable boy. However, when Johnathan makes the bizarre discovery that he can talk to the horses, he decides to use his newfound gift to help his job performance. What follows is a story of challenges, friendship, and overcoming one’s personal struggles.

Matchmaking for Psychopaths by Tasha Coryell

https://www.amazon.com/Matchmaking-Psychopaths-Tasha-Coryell/dp/0593640306

Love is a dangerous game when your clients are killers…from the bestselling author behind Love Letters to a Serial Killer.

When Lexie’s fiancé runs off with her so-called best friend on her birthday, her carefully crafted fairy-tale life shatters. Having survived horrors in her past, she was determined to finally get her happily-ever-after—and she’s not giving up yet.

To distract herself, Lexie throws herself into her unusual job: matchmaking psychopaths (a specialty her clients are blissfully unaware of). But the loneliness is crushing. So when a gorgeous, overprotective new client named Aidan insists they’re soulmates, and another intriguing client, Rebecca, seems perfect to fill the best-friend-shaped hole in her life, Lexie can’t help but find the attention comforting—despite her own professional boundaries.

Then a human heart appears on Lexie’s doorstep. As more threatening packages arrive and her fiancé mysteriously disappears, she must confront a terrifying question: did she inadvertently match herself with a killer? Between Aidan’s claims that her fiancé will never return, Rebecca’s growing presence in her life, and her own dark past resurfacing, Lexie’s matchmaker instincts are being tested like never before.

Because someone is determined to ensure her story ends with a funeral.

The Color Cult by John Martin Tilley

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Cult-John-Martin-Tilley/dp/1837942250

When Daniel Smith sets out on a crime-as-performance-art spree (known as the “Crime Artist” around town for blowing up cans of paint in bank vaults) fueled in part by the sudden death of his mother (who revisits him, spitefully, as a ghost), he never expects to be forcefully joined by two adherents to his youthful idealist cause: Zach, a sharply honest androgynous blonde, and Lucy, an insouciant voluptuous beauty. On the run from the police as well as from the aching doldrums of life in Lincoln, Nebraska, the three are determined to “change the world” by expanding on Daniel’s original series of art crimes. A folksy cast of characters brings together a surrealist romp of a book that toys with questions of art and life, humor and sex, beauty and the absurd. It’s a snowstorm, it’s a rainbow riot, it’s a blazing mad costume party. Read it, if you dare.

Uncovering Insurance Pitfalls: Expert Insights on Coverage Challenges with Frederick J. Fisher

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About the Guest(s): Frederick Fisher is a seasoned expert in the insurance industry, specializing in professional liability over an illustrious career spanning more than 50 years. With two decades of experience as a claims adjuster and owner of a Third Party Administrator (TPA), Frederick is well-regarded for his dedication to client financial security. He is an advocate for providing strong financial safeguards and has authored the insightful book titled “Claims Made Insurance, The Policy That Changed the Industry: A Deep Dive Review and History,” set for release in June 2024. Frederick currently operates as a consultant and expert witness, focusing on insurance consulting and risk management.

Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss as he hosts insurance expert Frederick Fisher on The Chris Voss Show, where they delve into the intricate world of insurance policies and claims. In this episode, the discussion zeros in on understanding claims made insurance policies, with Frederick sharing insights and case studies that emphasize the significance of being informed and cautious while purchasing insurance. They highlight headline-grabbing stories about insurance litigation involving big names and underscore the challenges faced by companies and individuals when they’re inadequately protected.

As the conversation progresses, Frederick uses practical examples to underline the perils of a lack of transparency and knowledge when it comes to insurance. From discussing the implications of not disclosing warranty questions to exploring the nuances of management liability insurance, the episode is a goldmine of knowledge for entrepreneurs and individuals alike. Chris and Frederick tackle the often-overlooked elements of homeowners insurance and unravel the critical components that can lead to financial security in the face of disasters. Through engaging dialogue, they underline the importance of seeking expertise in the insurance industry and avoiding the pitfall of being attracted solely by the price of policies.

Key Takeaways: Understanding the intricacies of claims made insurance is crucial to avoid costly mistakes and ensure comprehensive coverage. Transparency and honest disclosure on insurance applications are critical to prevent fraud accusations and resulting claim denials. The order taker standard limits the responsibility of insurance agents, making it essential for consumers to engage with knowledgeable brokers. Entrepreneurs should consider management liability insurance to protect against personal liability incidents stemming from business decisions. Homeowners and condo owners must review their coverage limits diligently, including potential code upgrades that can lead to increased costs during rebuilding.

Notable Quotes: “Everybody hates [insurance], everybody hates buying it, everybody hates dealing with it.” “Insurance is the last thing. It’s either milk or insurance. Come on. We know where that’s going.” “Take buying insurance seriously and don’t use your brother-in-law as your broker unless he’s a specialist in it.” “You can’t say, ‘I want the best coverage’… what does that mean? Quality of the coverage? The price of the coverage?” “It’s intentional. I’m telling you right now… insurance companies are out to screw you.”

Resources: Frederick’s Website: FisherCG.com (as inferred from transcript format) Book: “Claims Made Insurance, The Policy That Changed the Industry: A Deep Dive Review and History” by Frederick Fisher Social Media Handles: Chris Voss on LinkedIn and TikTok as Chris Voss1 (as inferred from transcript format)

Tune in to the full episode for an enlightening journey into the world of insurance with Frederick Fisher, and stay tuned for more captivating content from The Chris Voss Show.

Overcoming Life’s Toughest Challenges: 15 Breakthrough Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities by Andy Campbell

https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Lifes-Toughest-Challenges-Opportunities/dp/B0DCL3HTJ2

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Live a life where you OVERCOME any setback, WITHSTAND any loss, TRIUMPH over any trauma, EMBRACE any challenge, and THRIVE! Your path to resilience starts here!

You are brimming with potential, yet life’s unfair, painful, and unforeseen storms sometimes bring you to your knees.

Are you exhausted from the struggle? Are you too empty to give any more? Are you too hurt to find joy? Do you feel unfulfilled constantly seeking a sense of purpose that seems just out of reach? Does the pursuit of health, relationships, career advancement, and financial security leave you spread thin and strained?

Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks 15 Breakthrough Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities is your practical guide to resilience, peace of mind, and unshackling your potential!

Author Andy Campbell has faced and overcome some of life’s toughest setbacks, including childhood sexual abuse, stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and the suicide of a child. Through these experiences, he has developed a deep understanding of resilience and knows firsthand what it takes to overcome monumental challenges.

Access actionable insights from the 15 Core Beliefs crafted to empower you to navigate life’s labyrinth. The book’s insightful chapters unfold your journey from experiencing life’s storms to dancing in its rain.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

Learn to redefine challenges as opportunities for growth. Adopt the power of resilience and adaptability. Remember the importance of self-care and mental health. Harness the peace of mindfulness to discard past failures or future anxieties. Navigate life-work balance to revel in personal and professional fulfillment. Discover practical financial strategies applicable to all income levels and life stages. Find the dimensions of positive psychology and spiritual growth to overcome challenges. Confidently align your profession to your values and personal mission.

Setbacks, pain, and hardships will refine, not define, your life

Who should read Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks?

Individuals Facing Personal Challenges Mental Health and Wellness Seekers Cancer Trauma and Abuse Survivors and Their Families Parents Coping with Loss The Unexpectedly Unemployed Counselors and Therapists Self Help and Personal Development Enthusiasts

I’ve tried self-help books before, and they didn’t work for me: This isn’t just another self-help book filled with generic advice. Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks offers practical, actionable steps. It’s about making small, sustainable changes that lead to big results. I don’t have time to read a long, complex book: Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks is designed for busy people. Each chapter is concise and packed with practical insights you can implement immediately. I’m unsure if these techniques will work for me: The principles in Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks are universal and have been proven effective across different cultures and lifestyles. Plus, they’re flexible enough to adapt to your unique situation.

Don’t wait another day to live a more resilient, stress-free life! Join the readers who have transformed their lives with Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks 15 Breakthrough Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities.

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About the author Andy Campbell is a resilient survivor and inspirational author who has overcome numerous life-altering challenges. A victim of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, Andy has faced personal traumas, family illnesses, and his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Despite enduring multiple surgeries, grueling chemotherapy treatments, and the tragic loss of his youngest child, Andy has demonstrated remarkable strength and perseverance. Through his experiences, he has developed a unique perspective on resilience and the power of core beliefs.

Andy lives with his wife and children, where he continues to support his family while managing his own health challenges. His book “Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks” shares the principles that have helped him navigate life’s darkest moments, offering hope and guidance to others facing adversity.

Unlocking Quantum Awareness: Elevate Leadership Beyond Ego with Daphne Michaels

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About the Guest(s): Daphne Michaels is a pioneering force in leadership transformation, renowned for her expertise in the development of quantum awareness and ultra consciousness in leaders and organizations. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Michaels is celebrated as the “CEO Maker” due to her remarkable ability to elevate leaders to new heights of consciousness and achievement. She is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, and a highly sought-after advisor known for guiding small business owners and CEOs through transformative practices. Her former role as a licensed psychotherapist has enriched her understanding of human potential, and her dedication to helping individuals overcome ego and embrace unity consciousness is central to her work.

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes visionary leader Daphne Michaels to explore deep insights into quantum awareness, ultra consciousness, and the transformation of leadership paradigms. The conversation pivots around the profound concept of connecting leaders with their higher consciousness to foster exponential growth within organizations. Michaels illuminates listeners on the essence of moving beyond ego, tapping into human potential, and embodying a deeper connection to the universe for enriched personal and professional development.

Michaels elaborates on her unique methodologies derived from decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of overcoming ego via ultra consciousness. She introduces the concept of quantum awareness and its relation to the energetic anatomy of individuals, drawing parallels with quantum physics and higher dimensions of reality. Her innovative approaches address both organizational structures and individual human potential, aiming to guide leaders in embodying a more harmonious and visionary role. Chris and Daphne further discuss practical implementations of these theories in business contexts, the indispensability of integrating AI, and the broader implications for societal evolution.

Key Takeaways: Quantum Awareness: Understanding life on an energetic level can transform leadership and personal development. Ultra Consciousness: Moving beyond self-awareness to connect with the universe for heightened potential. Ego Transcendence: The importance of freeing oneself from ego-driven limitations to embrace genuine human connectivity. Multi-dimensional Leadership: Explore dimensions beyond traditional thinking to access untapped sources of creativity and flow. Integration of Technology: The critical role of AI in contemporary business practices for sustainable development.

Notable Quotes: “Ego, at its seven-year-old level, often drives us unknowingly and limits our capacity for true fulfillment.” “Quantum awareness and ultra consciousness connect us to the universe, helping us transcend beyond mundane self-awareness.” “Shifting to a higher frequency allows profound personal transformation, enabling leaders to meet their greater potential.” “The death of the spirit occurs when the ego consistently drinks its own Kool-Aid, hindering genuine progression.” “Today, more than ever, understanding and leveraging AI is imperative for every business looking to innovate its future.”

Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions by L. David Marquet, Michael A. Gillespie

https://www.amazon.com/Distancing-Leaders-Reframe-Better-Decisions/dp/0593713109

Distance gives you perspective. Bestselling author of Turn the Ship Around! former US Navy Captain David Marquet and professor of psychology Michael Gillespie show you how to make better decisions by becoming your own coach.

Be yourself. Be fully present. Be in the moment. This is a message we hear constantly. While this may be beneficial some of the time, the biggest obstacle to making wiser decisions that actually drive lasting success is ourselves. Being fully immersed in our own limited point of view biases our decisions toward defending our previous actions and maintaining our self-image. We need to exit our me-here-and-now self and get an outside perspective that sees us and the situation we are in objectively. We need a coach.

This book shows us how to become our own coach by using a mental technique called psychological distancing. We do this in three ways: self-distancing, spatial distancing, and temporal distancing. First, we can be someone else, inhabiting another’s perspective. This activates the neutral observer’s outside point of view. Second, we can be somewhere else. We zoom out and see ourselves from afar, as just another person who is part of a larger context. Third, we can be sometime else, imagining that we are our future selves who are thinking back to what we wish we had done today. In each case, we can coach ourselves from this distanced perspective. The result is a powerful and immediate reframe of how we see ourselves, our situation, and what we should do.

Featuring compelling scientific research, business cases, and exercises, Distancing equips us with effective practical tools to reduce anxiety, see more clearly, and make better decisions for ourselves and for our organizations.

The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement by Bob Rich

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GriefThe Hole in Your Life by Dr. Bob Rich is a heartfelt, practical guide to understanding grief and healing from it. Rooted in personal experience-most notably the loss of his daughter, Natalie-and decades of psychological counseling, Dr. Rich offers readers compassionate tools for navigating bereavement. Drawing on real-life case studies, mindfulness techniques, and the “seven magic bullets” for wellbeing, he explores the complexities of grief, from anticipatory sorrow to finding meaning and renewal. Blending storytelling, humor, and therapeutic insight, this book serves as both a comfort and a roadmap for anyone experiencing loss, emphasizing that while grief is unique and unpredictable, growth and peace are possible.

“Thank you for asking me to read The Hole in Your Life. Its insights will help countless people struggling with loss. I recently lost my youngest sister, and it was a blessing to read your thoughts on the paths I can take toward remembering her in healthy ways.” — Georgiann Baldino, author of A Family and Nation under Fire, and other books

“Dr Bob Rich’s The Hole in Your Life is written from the heart. It shares his personal experience and many case studies with his clients, making research-based recommendations on how to process grief in a very readable and easy to apply manner.” — Dr David Morawetz, counselling psychologist, grief counsellor, and founder and director, Social Justice Fund

“Grief is something that touches everyone’s life at some point or another, so it only makes sense to empower ourselves with the tools to cope-and who better to learn from than Dr. Bob Rich, a psychologist with decades of experience helping patients overcome a wide variety of life’s problems, including of course, grief.” — I. C. Robledo, a bestselling author and editor in self-development.

“The Hole in Your Life is a good toolbox for coping with grief and I agree with all of it. Among the points that resonated with me most deeply are these ideas: grief is part of our life experience, so let’s not be afraid of it; it is easier to recover from grief if you grieve before the person dies and suffer with them; and, that only way to learn from loss with meaning is through suffering, as long as it is not self-inflicted.” — Alfredo Zotti, author of Music Therapy: An Introduction with case studies for mental illness recovery.

The Process of Living: Make Your Dreams Become Your Reality by Bill DeBarba

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Second Edition of this Bestselling Book.

Feeling stuck? Like you’re putting in all the effort but never quite reaching your goals? It’s easy to chalk it up to bad luck or the world being against you, but what if there’s another way to look at it?

Here’s the scoop: Your life isn’t just a hand you’ve been dealt; it’s a canvas you can paint with your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Norman Vincent Peale nailed it when he said, “Change your thoughts, and you change the world.” It’s all about taking control of your mindset and steering your thoughts in the right direction.

Enter “The Process of Living” – a game-changer in understanding how your thoughts, feelings, and actions shape every aspect of your life. It’s like the blueprint for building a sturdy foundation that sets you up for success in communication, relationships, and achieving your dreams.

This book isn’t just about theory; it’s a practical guide to unlocking your full potential. You’ll learn why this stuff matters, how it all fits together, and most importantly, what steps you can take to reclaim control of your life and start seeing the results you crave.

Say goodbye to wondering “why not me?” and hello to mastering “The Process of Living” – because when you do, you’re mastering your life. So, are you ready to take the reins and start living your best life yet?

Mastering The Process of Living is Mastering Your Life!

About the author Bill DeBarba is an award-winning author and serial entrepreneur. He began the classic “back bedroom office” business, developing custom software for local companies. His company, BusinessWare Services, Inc. (BWSI), grew until he had a staff developing products and providing services to a base of loyal customers around the country.

In his 40 years of ownership and management, he achieved a great deal of success. One measure of that success is the fact that never in 40 years did any customers resort to legal action to resolve issues. He learned how to recognize problems from the other’s point of view. And he shared that knowledge in his book entitled The Process of Living. This publication explains how to manage the concepts of acknowledging thoughts, understanding feelings, and taking actions. By effectively applying these functions in responding to difficult issues, he found the most efficient way to simply solve problems.

Bill is also an accomplished public speaker with years of experience. His knowledge in business and other types of organizations offers the benefit of being able to focus on objectives.

His teachings have been presented at prisons benefitting inmates soon-to-be released to provide guidance on how to avoid recidivism and be successful in their new lives.

Bill is available to speak to religious and business organizations at events, conferences and meetings. He is able to present these concepts in a manner that applies to the goals of the respective groups he reaches.

If you would like to learn more, please contact him at bill@theprocessofliving.com

Moonlight Monsters by Heather Millard

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This story is about a boy who is around 8 years old and sees scary shadows on his wall which frighten him so much that he believes the shadows to be monsters. The shadows are called, Jangles, Mozzarella, Daisy and Ritzi. They have come from the office of shadows with the job of helping children find out how brave they can be. Alexander decides to give them his chocolate chip cookie and even though he is so scared he confronts them and tells them to share it. Alexander then discovers that he can be brave even when he is afraid. Children have vivid imaginations and can create fearful situations where perhaps none exist. They need to know that in spite of the feelings of being frightened they can rise above it and find out that they can choose their thoughts and choose what they wish to think. My hopes are that this story will give a child the realization that they can experience a happy thought at the same time as being scared. So when Ritzi suggests this to alexander it becomes an idea that he can use. So that alexanders actions provide him with a discovery that he can even be brave enough to confront his fear.

The High An Artistic Exploration of Everyday Experiences on The High Line – NYC By Albert Dépas

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Overview The High Line, once an abandoned railway track, has been radically transformed into a lush, vibrant oasis, with the industrial structures repurposed into unique seating areas. This 1.5-mile elevated linear park in New York City is a testament to the potential of urban spaces. This book, “The High,” is the result of countless weekly visits over several years. The aim is to showcase the essence of the High Line, capturing the park’s beauty through the lens of art. While the photographs depict certain features and observations, the poems aim to invoke the energy through which these experiences emerge and are appreciated. The book is thoughtfully designed to be a seamless, continuous adventure. The content is a rich tapestry of diverse photographs and poems, each capturing a unique aspect of the High Line, from the vibrant greenery to the distinctive seating areas, lively activities, and tranquil moments. “The High” offers a comprehensive view of the High Line, inviting you to explore its many facets. If you haven’t experienced the High Line yet, this book will spark your curiosity and inspire you to embark on a journey to discover its unique essence.

Navigating Digital Marketing with AI: Insights from SmartFinds CEO Melih Oztalay

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About the Guest(s): Melih Oztalay is the CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, a distinguished digital marketing expert with over three decades of experience. He has led the firm for 21 years under its current branding, playing a pivotal role in transforming digital strategies into revenue-driving initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and professional service firms. Known for his sharp insights and thought leadership within the marketing industry, Melih frequently contributes to well-regarded publications like the Search Engine Journal and Crain’s Detroit, and is a sought-after speaker at marketing conferences nationwide.

Episode Summary: In this dynamic episode of The Chris Vos Show, host Chris Vos invites seasoned digital marketing trailblazer Melih Özeyranli to delve into the continually evolving landscape of digital marketing, AI advancements, and strategic ROI in business. With over 30 years of experience steering SmartFinds Marketing, Melih shares his insights on transforming online strategies into effective revenue-generating engines, and why a robust strategic foundation is essential for marketing success. As they explore AI’s rapid advancements, Melih emphasizes the importance of adapting to new technologies to outpace competition, offering compelling insights into the omnichannel approach to B2B SEO and the role of AI in boosting conversion rate optimization.

The discussion turns to the intricacies of B2B SEO and common missteps in marketing strategies, as Melih highlights the importance of schema in optimizing sites for search engines. He provides valuable tips on conversion rate optimization, detailing how AI is revolutionizing content creation, video production, and website visitor conversion tactics. Throughout their conversation, Chris and Melih Oztalay underscore the necessity of embracing technological change swiftly and strategically to maintain a competitive edge in the fast-paced digital market landscape.

Key Takeaways: Digital marketing is rapidly evolving; staying ahead of the curve with AI and technology adoption is crucial for effective business strategies. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is vital for B2B companies wanting to turn website visitors into leads, utilizing active call-to-action strategies. Understanding your marketing ROI foundations and metrics is critical—identifying what net profits are needed to justify marketing expenses ensures strategic spending. Comprehensive SEO strategies should involve schema integration, accurate page titles, and structured internal & external linking to improve ranking effectiveness. Embrace change swiftly in marketing technologies; as industry dynamics evolve, early adoption can make all the difference in staying ahead.

Notable Quotes: “In today’s world, it’s hard to be an expert. You have knowledge, you have experience, and the question is how do you apply it?” – Melih Oztalay “If you wait until something’s proven, you’re late.” – Melih Oztalay “The AI tool is creating what I call a journey funnel per visitor.” – Melih Oztalay “How do you learn about AI agents and how they can handle your mundane daily activities?” – Melih Oztalay “Understanding your marketing ROI foundations and metrics is critical.” – Melih Oztalay

The Future of Real Estate: Predictions and Market Trends Uncovered with Keren Gonen

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About the Guest(s): Keren Gonen is a leading real estate agent in Sussex County, New Jersey. With eight years of experience, she has successfully navigated over 500 transactions, establishing herself as the county’s top agent. Israeli-American, Keren Gonen is celebrated for her unique approach to real estate, emphasizing kindness and mentorship in her practice. Well-versed in both buyer and seller advocacy, she leverages her entrepreneurial background to guide clients through the complexities of real estate with integrity and enthusiasm.

Episode Summary: Welcome to an engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, where Chris sits down with Keren Gonen, the top real estate agent in Sussex County, New Jersey. Join them for an insightful discussion on the current state of the real estate market, the impact of interest rates, and how caring deeply about clients can set successful real estate agents apart. With 16 years and 2,400 episodes under his belt, Chris continues to deliver thought-provoking content with the help of his astute guests.

During this episode, Chris and Keren Gonen delve into the intricacies of real estate transactions and the evolving market dynamics. Keren Gonen shares her predictions for the housing market in New Jersey, emphasizing the importance of purchasing now despite high interest rates. She discusses the consequences of waiting for lower rates and the potential for property values to climb further due to material costs and labor shortages. Keren Gonen also advocates for a shift in the real estate industry towards prioritizing client needs and maintaining ethical standards.

Key Takeaways: Current Market Insight: Karen discusses the continuous appreciation of house prices in New Jersey, predicting a 3-5% annual increase, stressing the importance of buying sooner rather than later. Interest Rate Advice: Waiting for interest rates to drop could lead to buying at higher prices, leading to overall higher expenses. Client-Centric Approach: Real estate agents should prioritize client welfare over personal gain, fostering trust and loyalty in an industry often criticized for ethical lapses. Creative Living Solutions: A trend toward multi-generational living arrangements may become more common as housing affordability becomes an issue. Regional Advantages: Keren Gonen highlights the advantages of living in Sussex County, New Jersey, noted for its serene landscapes and rural charm, alongside affordable housing options.

Notable Quotes: “I enjoy helping people at their most stressful time. For most people, selling and buying a house will be the largest transaction they ever do.” “Buy now because the rents are going through the roof, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.” “I believe in God and the universe and things. Good things will come to me because I take care of others, not because I look out for myself at all times.” “Houses will continue to appreciate at least in the next two to four years by three to 5% on an annual basis.” “Every young couple is moving out of their parents’ house into an apartment or a house, or doing whatever. What I think will happen is that younger generations will be moving in with their parents.”

Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown

https://www.amazon.com/Outback-Odyssey-Paul-Rushworth-Brown/dp/1964700140

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“Outback Odyssey” tells the story of a young man from Yorkshire who emigrates to Australia in the 1950s under the Big Brother Movement scheme.

Working on a sheep station with Aboriginal stockmen, he learns the ways of the outback and pursues the legend of Wiberg’s Gold. This novel promises to combine the rich historical detail Rushworth-Brown is known for with the rugged allure of the Australian wilderness.About the author Paul’s novels are authentic and gritty, with twists and turns the reader won’t see coming. He paints a realistic image of how peasants would have lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. However, that is only the backdrop to suspenseful and mysterious stories with romantic tones. His novel ‘Red Winter Journey’ https://bit.ly/3WXHVUs has been nominated for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards (Christina Stead Prize for fiction). His new novel ‘Dream of Courage’ has been long-listed for the Historical Fiction Club’s Book of the Year Award and will be released in November.

Paul has been a guest on ABC, BBC, and America Tonight with Kate Delaney and regularly features on the Witty Writers Show in the US.

Snapshots in Eternity: Stitching Together the Four Corners of Existence by Jeffrey C Starbuck

https://www.amazon.com/Snapshots-Eternity-Stitching-Together-Existence/dp/1935914227

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“What is That, which, when known, everything else becomes known?” Poet, psychotherapist, spiritual mentor and “Renaissance healer,” Jeffrey Starbuck’s first volume of collected poetry masterfully weaves together “the four corners of existence” as it uncovers the common thread of truth – that “unrecorded yet definite resonance” – running through all the world’s sacred traditions. By translating, integrating and synthesizing the deepest spiritual and psychological truths, this collection draws the reader, listener, friend, student into an odyssey to decipher and appreciate the essential “strum of existence.”

A Thousand Natural Shocks by Omar Hussain

https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Natural-Shocks-Omar-Hussain/dp/B0DJG1P9GY

Named one of Murder & Mayhem’s Most Anticipated Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Books of 2025

Named a Goodreads Best Thriller & Mystery of 2025

Omar Hussain’s dazzling debut, A Thousand Natural Shocks, is a mesmerizing meditation on trauma, memory, and identity wrapped in a high-octane thriller.

Dash, a reporter in Monterey, California, is desperate to outrun his past. During the day, he investigates the reemergence of a long-dormant serial killer. At night, he has become entangled with a criminal cult that promises a pill to erase his traumatic memory.

But as Dash begins to lose his memories–and his sense of self–he discovers a dark secret about the cult, one that would horrify its members. And soon he finds himself in a race against time to evade the cult, unveil the killer, and reconcile his past before his own memories fade away …

Deeper Days: 365 Yoga-spirations for Inner Calm Amidst Chaos by Andrea L. Wehlann

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In a world full of war and unrest and everyone voicing their discontent as loud as they can while just trying to keep up with the impossibly fast pace, being able to stop and take a breath is more important than ever to help keep us from completely losing our mind. Deeper Days is a lovingly crafted book to get you moving through the world with love, to help you take a moment to breathe, and find stillness in daily reflection. It guides you along your yogic path to realizing your divine potential. It’s a guide to yoga, but not in the way you might think: no downward-facing dogs or pigeon poses here. Instead, the book takes you back to what yoga is really about: yes, physical postures but also the mental and spiritual practices—including meditation—that will help you find inner peace.

Structured around the eight limbs of yoga as described in Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras, Deeper Days provides a set of 365 short messages of daily reflections for women. Each comes with a phrase at the end—a mantra of sorts— that summarizes the core message of the day and that you can use throughout the day as a reminder of what to focus on.

But you don’t have to complete yoga teacher training or be an adherent of Hinduism or Zen Buddhism or any other philosophy to find value in Deeper Days: this daily reflection book is also a practical guide to how you can incorporate the concepts it describes into your daily life so that you can find inner calm amidst chaos. You can see it as a travel guide for your journey around the Sun, helping you find your personal path leading you to your magnificent heart.

About the author Andrea L. Wehlann: Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Poet & Transformational Guide

Andrea L. Wehlann is a bestselling author, award-winning poet, and the visionary Founder & CEO of Ganga Moon Yoga & Reiki Skool in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. With a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Social Services, Andrea uniquely blends her extensive professional background with deep personal insight. She is a certified Usui Reiki Master and meditation teacher, bringing a rich, holistic approach to her work.

Andrea’s compassionate guidance stems from her own journey of resilience and transformation, having navigated profound personal loss, abuse and trauma. These experiences fuel her mission to help others move beyond overwhelm and emotional burdens, finding inner peace and healing.

She is the author of the acclaimed poetry collection “No Matter How Dark the Stain” and the transformative bestsellers “Deeper Days” and “Stillness in the Storm.” Through her Healing Alchemy: Somatic, Yoga & Poetry, Soul Awakening Method™, Andrea empowers individuals to cultivate well-being, stress relief, and spiritual growth.

Ready to find your path to inner peace and transformation? Explore Andrea’s books today!

Primal Dating: The unflinching evolutionary psychology guide to modern relationships by Tim Ash, Dr. Limor Gottlieb

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In a world where finding connection feels hopeless, Primal Dating explodes onto the scene with evolutionary truth bombs that will revolutionize your love life. Forget the useless pop-culture advice you’ve been fed—this raw, unflinching guide dives deep into our ancient wiring to expose why modern dating feels so impossibly broken.

What if everything you’ve been taught about attraction and relationships is dead wrong? What if the key to finding your perfect match isn’t another dating app, but understanding the primal forces that have driven human connection for hundreds of millennia?

Learn about:

What drives men’s and women’s mating instincts Love hormones and the stages of bonding Unconscious attraction and mate selection cues Commitment and non-monogamy Jealousy and cheating Practical guides for women and men to find better relationships

Prepare for a mind-blowing journey that will transform how you connect forever!

About the author Tim Ash is an acknowledged authority on evolutionary psychology and digital marketing. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal Brain and Landing Page Optimization (with over 50,000 copies sold worldwide, and translated into six languages).

Tim has been mentioned by Forbes as a Top-10 Online Marketing Expert, and by Entrepreneur Magazine as an Online Marketing Influencer To Watch.

Tim is a highly-rated keynote speaker and presenter at over 200 events across four continents. He has been asked to return as a keynote at dozens of events because of the fantastic audience response. Tim shines on massive stages with over 12,000 attendees, as well as in intimate executive events or workshops. He offers dynamic conference keynotes, workshops, and corporate training services (both in-person and virtually). Tim also selectively works as an online marketing advisor with senior executives.

The Sea Glass Soul: Forged by Fire, Tempered by the Sea by Jamie Zenteno

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The Sea Glass Soul takes the reader through the process of how sea glass is formed and shows how that process parallels the stages we go through in life. We start with shattered pieces and then fight our way through oceans of experiences as we are sifted among a host of elements to be adorned with refinement. How exactly does one go from being broken to understanding their intrinsic value? What happens when we get stuck amongst the rocks? How can we recognize when we need to keep working on a particular area? The Sea Glass Soul helpfully includes journaling prompts in each chapter to guide the reader in examining how God can use difficult seasons for their benefit. The author authentically shares of her own tempering journey through various hardships, which include caregiving for loved ones, coping with broken and lost relationships, and an immense internal struggle to find her own value. This story of overcoming offers to walk with the reader as they find peace from reflection and embrace the immeasurable worth to be found in their sea glass soul.

About the author My two beautiful girls and I live in a little country farmhouse down in Southeast Texas. Every year we pick mulberries off the trees and wait with anticipation for the honeysuckles to bloom. Though I may be new to the writing industry in a professional setting, it has always been a passion of mine. Close friends will tell you this was something they always saw me doing.

At the young age of nine when my fourth-grade teacher brought in an author to our classroom, I had this burning desire to one day be just like her. Spring of 2021, God woke me up at about 3 AM and said write. For a few seconds with half dazed sleepy eyes, I questioned Him. I still remember the words, “Ummm …. God …. life is sort of messy right now, you’ve got the wrong woman. “ Again, He prompted me to write. So, I agreed.

I opened my black leather journal, turned to the back pages and my pen let loose. When I say this is a book from Him – let me tell you it is!! He gave me the title, the subtitle, the chapters and what every single one was going to be about. About two hours had passed and there in the middle of my living room floor feeling complexly broken – God was saying it’s time to share daughter.

Within the short years I have been on this side of heaven, my life has been less than easy. I have struggled with feeling broken and have watched how this world creates sharp edges from those experiences. Yet through the years of watching my mother fall sick with a terminal illness, several miscarriages and a divorce – God picked up my pieces and made them into something beautiful.

This book shares my heart and soul for people. I prayed many years ago for God to give me the eyes and ears to see people as He does. I believe through the experiences He’s allowed in my life He has done just that. The chapters mirror my desire or life mission as you will, to see people restored to a healthy state of mind.

A Soul Spoke to Me: A Soul’s Guide to Navigate Purpose by Mark Haddad

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Learn what your soul wants, and how it guides your ambitions, content, and even your complacency. We all judge, but do you know why? Being human has limitations, but you can learn how to make them strengths.

Painting a picture of a soul’s desire will be challenging because all we have known since birth is the human perspective. We will need to think of two perspectives, combining what we think and what we feel together as one. It is possible to share this beautiful way of looking at human life, and it just takes a path to get you to see from the right vantage point.

Mice and the Ice Capade by Carley Smith

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The poor family of mice was exhausted following a long summer of storing rice for the winter months.

Together, they learned ways to create fun and simple ways to use things they had and things they found so the whole neighborhood could enjoy a huge celebration on ice.

Mastering Business Credit: Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw’s Expert Insights

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About the Guest(s): Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw is the Executive Vice President at Assurance Business Concepts and McCall Business Capital. With extensive experience managing corporate credit and alternative financing, Sean offers a hands-on perspective essential for business owners looking to separate personal and business finances. Through his personal journey, Sean provides actionable insights into corporate credit, alternative funding, and preparedness that resonate with both entrepreneurs and business professionals. He assists in the development of business financial strategies that create stability and opportunities for growth.

Episode Summary: Join host Chris Voss in this enlightening episode with guest Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw, as they delve into the intricacies of business credit and financial management. The episode sheds light on the critical importance of separating personal and business finances, offering entrepreneurs invaluable advice on creating a future-proof business credit profile. Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting both the struggles and the strategic moves that can make or break a business.

In this insightful discussion, Michael Sean McCall of Kennesaw emphasizes the necessity of proactive financial planning for business owners. Drawing on data that underscores the prevalence of cash flow issues among small to medium enterprises, he provides practical solutions to avoid common pitfalls. Key topics include developing a robust business credit score, utilizing alternative financing options, and preparing for unforeseen financial challenges. Sean also discusses the process of becoming bankable and underscores the value of setting up safety nets when they are not urgently required.

Key Takeaways: Separate Financials: Ensuring the separation of personal and business finances is crucial for credit building and legal protection. Proactive Planning: The best time to secure business funding is when you don’t need it, allowing for better terms and preparedness for unexpected events. Building Business Credit: Intentional and strategic actions are required to develop a strong business credit rating to leverage for future growth. Navigating Financial Challenges: Preparing for financial challenges includes having alternative financing sources and clear strategies in place. Transferable Credit: Strong business credit can be transferred within family lines or between key employees, enabling smoother business transitions.

Notable Quotes: “Business credit has to be done intentionally. It’s not like personal credit, which builds automatically.” “The best time to get a loan is when you don’t need it. Because everybody wants you.” “If you own a business, you’re going to need money at some point.” “82% of businesses fail because of cash flow.” “Cash flow problems don’t announce themselves. You’ve got to be prepared.”

Ben Walker Shares Secrets Behind Ditto Transcripts’ Success

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About the Guest(s): Ben Walker is the CEO and founder of Ditto Transcripts, a company he established in 2010. With a focus on providing highly accurate and certified transcription services, Ditto Transcripts serves various professional sectors, including law enforcement, legal, medical, and academic research. Ben broke away from his initial medical transcription venture with three partners to expand his focus and cater to a broader client base. Known for elevating transcription standards, Ben credits his entrepreneurial success to his rich family history of business ownership and his dedication to servicing clients with precision and human-centric solutions.

Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss in this captivating episode of the Chris Voss Show as he interviews Ben Walker, the entrepreneurial force behind Ditto Transcripts. Since founding his company in 2010, Ben has surged to the forefront of the transcription service industry by prioritizing accuracy, security, and customer service. Listeners will gain insights into Ben’s journey of transforming a single-niche medical transcription start-up into a multifaceted enterprise catering to legal, law enforcement, and academic domains.

Discover the operational intricacies that distinguish Ditto Transcripts from its AI and other human-transcription competitors around accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. Ben shares how historical and handwritten documents like World War II letters and archives from the Smithsonian enrich their professional catalog. Learn about the crucial skills Ben has cultivated, such as customer-centered service, that elevate company culture and leadership. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Ben underscores the value of diversifying service offerings and embracing a collaborative team approach to innovation.

Key Takeaways: Ben Walker highlights the importance of human-centric transcription services over AI for achieving higher accuracy rates and handling nuanced professional requirements. Transcription accuracy and document confidentiality are paramount, exemplified by Ditto Transcripts’ rigorous security protocols and employee background checks. Diversification in service offerings can protect businesses from market fluctuations, as showcased by Ditto’s expansion beyond medical transcription to include legal and academic sectors. Cultivating a supportive company culture encourages team input and innovation, empowering employees to contribute valuable perspectives in business decision-making. Exceptional customer service can establish a company’s reputation and sustain client loyalty, despite industry pressure to automate interactions.

Notable Quotes: “You can read four times faster than you can watch a video. So if it’s an hour video, you’ll read the transcript in 15 minutes.” “We work with a lot of different industries… we’ve worked with authors, we’ve worked with museums, and research departments.” “Our transcriptionists literally sign their name and date it… they know the transcripts will be perfect.” “I ask for their opinion first before I give them mine because I don’t want to cloud their judgment.” “You get what you pay for… we have specialized transcriptionists assigned to specific clients.”

Mastering Options Trading: Insights from David Chau’s Community

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About the Guest(s): David Chau, known as Captain Condor, is the visionary force behind Inside Options, LLC, and its flagship SPX program. A seasoned options trader with over a decade of experience, David founded his boutique alternative investment firm, SPX Management, LLC, to specialize in non-directional options strategies. Since launching the SPX program in 2022, David has guided over 1,000 traders to sharpen their skills and achieve market consistency, earning recognition in notable publications like The Wall Street Journal.

Episode Summary: Join host Chris Voss in an engaging discussion with David Chau, the dynamic mind behind Inside Options and the SPX program. In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, delve into the world of options trading, gaining insights from David’s extensive experience as he shares innovative strategies designed to empower both novice and seasoned traders. The conversation reveals how entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with statistical acumen, can redefine success in financial markets.

The episode unpacks the unique methodologies that set Inside Options apart in a crowded market, emphasizing data-driven, statistical approaches over traditional discretionary methods. David offers a glimpse into his early entrepreneurial ventures, underscoring the importance of perseverance and innovation in achieving business breakthroughs. Listeners interested in options trading, leveraging market efficiencies, and understanding complex strategies will find this episode particularly insightful, as it explores the intersections of probability, psychology, and statistical analysis in crafting consistent trading success.

Key Takeaways: Innovative Options Trading Strategies: David Chau expounds on the SPX program’s distinctive approach to options trading, using statistical probabilities and non-directional strategies to outperform the market.

Entrepreneurial Insights in Finance: The episode highlights David’s journey from college dropout to a recognized name in options trading, offering motivational insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Trading Psychology and Risk Management: Understanding the psychological dimensions of trading and implementing robust risk management practices are essential for success, according to David.

Community and Collaboration: Inside Options fosters a supportive community where traders exchange knowledge and strategies, contributing to collective success and individual growth.

Positive Expectancy in Trading: David explains the importance of having a trading system with positive expectancy, emphasizing the statistical basis for achieving long-term profits.

Notable Quotes: “I like looking 10 years forward, as a visionary, to see what kind of vehicles and businesses can actually take me to the place I want to be.” “Psychology is 90% of your trading, and 10% is the execution.” “With $13,000, if you gained 13% in 13 years, it turns out to a million dollars.” “Always use technical analysis to remove risk.” “I would think it was, it would be a scam if I heard my own pitch 10 years ago.”

Before They Were Men: Essays on Manhood, Compassion, and What Went Wrong by Jacob Tobia

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593797949

Gender nonconforming thought leader and bestselling author Jacob Tobia offers a paradigm-shifting argument for fundamentally reframing how we think about men.

“A reckoning, a manifesto, a wellspring of curiosity, and an invitation to consider better ways of imagining masculinity.”—Amanda Montell, New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Magical Overthinking, Cultish, and Wordslut

The conversation about masculinity, patriarchy, and misogyny has never been so prominent or heated. Alarmed by a new generation of angry, broken young men, genderqueer writer Jacob Tobia sets out to explore what’s going on and comes to a shocking conclusion: Emotionally and spiritually speaking, men and boys may be the ones suffering the most under the gender binary right now.

Tobia should know. For their gender-defying adolescent heart, the nonconsensual process of being “made a man” was crushing. After spending a lifetime fleeing manhood and masculinity, they dare to ask the question: What happens if we stop understanding men as categorical beneficiaries of patriarchal institutions and start understanding them for what they are—co-survivors of patriarchy itself?

In a series of personal and revolutionary essays, Before They Were Men argues that we must rewire much of our framework of feminism. Through this much-needed nonbinary intervention into a two-sided discourse gone stale, Tobia boldly posits compassion and empathy as the forces that will lead men—and us all—to a brighter future. Urgent, surprising, and counterintuitive, their book covers topics such as

• the unspoken body image issues and dysmorphia confronting men and boys • the difficulty of challenging a world that glorifies war, aggression, and the violence of men • the case for rethinking, and ultimately retiring, counterproductive terms like “toxic masculinity” and “male privilege”

From exploring the abuse endured by men in the name of gender norms to addressing the myriad failures of feminist discourse in grappling with men’s suffering, this book calls everyone—men, women, and nonbinary people alike—back to the table.

Overcoming Life’s Challenges: Lessons from Trevor Schade’s Journey

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About the Guest(s): Trevor Schade is a distinguished entrepreneur in the real estate industry, known for his deep understanding of market dynamics and innovative business strategies. With over a decade of experience, he has successfully built a robust real estate portfolio valued at over $4 million. Trevor is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, which highlights his commitment to operational excellence, and has a programming background that allows him to leverage technology effectively. His profound knowledge of human behavior and sales strategies is complemented by his experience in overcoming significant personal challenges, including near bankruptcy, divorce, and surviving a stroke, which have shaped his empathetic and strategic approach to helping others navigate their life paths effectively.

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of “The Chris Voss Show,” Chris sits down with Trevor Schade, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a rich background in real estate, programming, and personal development. As Trevor shares his journey, listeners will discover how he transformed personal adversity into professional triumph. With insights drawn from his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and programming expertise, Trevor delves into the significance of understanding core values and the importance of asking the right questions to achieve business success.

The conversation highlights Trevor’s vast experience in the real estate industry, where he has fostered a company culture that thrives on operational efficiency and innovative strategies. Trevor offers valuable advice on wealth creation, and managing a diverse range of investments, and discusses how his unique blend of skills can help entrepreneurs streamline processes, maximize potential, and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re interested in real estate, personal development, or business optimization, Trevor’s insights are invaluable. He also candidly shares his personal story of overcoming significant life challenges, including a life-threatening stroke, which ultimately shaped his empathetic approach to business consulting and mentorship.

Key Takeaways: Trevor emphasizes the importance of efficiency and maximizing potential in both business and personal life, sharing strategies he has used to build a successful real estate portfolio. He advocates for finding a balance between business aspirations and life preferences, highlighting the value of aligning personal and professional goals. Trevor discusses the need for entrepreneurs to leverage technology and outsourcing to optimize business operations and focus on high-value activities. The episode underscores the necessity of adaptability and resilience, learned through Trevor’s personal experiences, which have contributed to his success and empathetic mentoring style. Trevor provides insights into investments and wealth creation, advising on when to focus on growing a pile of money versus strategically parking assets to ensure financial stability.

Notable Quotes: “Just because I was living and breathing off of efficiency and maximizing life, it wasn’t wrong that somebody would choose and want and prefer to build a life that was the most peaceful.” “The part that I gravitated to was the asking the right questions.” “If doing the dishes can be hired out at a smaller number than what your potential earning rate number is, you shouldn’t be doing it.” “With what you’re equipping them with, they’ll still have to go through it, but they won’t fall as far and they won’t stay there as long.” “I tell people a lot to test this ’cause I have so many people fight me on…You just gotta know how freeing it is.”

Unveiling Hormone Secrets: Balancing Health with Dr. Edward Eckert

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Edward Eckert is a renowned expert with over 30 years of experience in women’s health and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. A board-certified OB-GYN by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Eckert received his training at Emory University, the University of Florida, and New York University’s affiliated hospital. He graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and founded the Menopause Institute in 1994 to delve into menopause research. Dr. Eckert later created HormoneModify.com to focus on personalized bioidentical hormone treatments.

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of the Chris Voss Show, Dr. Edward Eckert shares his wealth of knowledge on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and the intricacies of balancing hormones for both men and women. The discussion delves deep into the flawed perceptions and misinformation surrounding menopausal symptoms and hormone imbalances that prevail even in today’s medical practices. Dr. Eckert candidly demystifies concepts like perimenopause and underscores the critical nature of hormone balance at all ages.

Dr. Eckert provides a comprehensive look at the realities of hormone imbalances and the impact on both physical and mental health. He explains how he dedicated years to develop scientifically-backed, individualized hormone treatments. This fascinating dialogue explores how imbalanced hormones can manifest as anxiety, depression, weight issues, and more. Dr. Eckert also shares insights into the influences of external factors like diet and environment on hormone levels, calling attention to modern issues of early menstruation and diminished hormone production due to environmental estrogens.

Key Takeaways: Dr. Eckert highlights the inadequacies in traditional hormone treatment methods and emphasizes the need for personalized, well-researched approaches. Hormone imbalances can contribute to a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, mood disorders, osteoporosis, and more, impacting overall health dramatically. The podcast underscores the importance of monitoring hormone levels for both men and women as early as their late 20s if symptoms arise, despite common misconceptions about age-related norms. Environmental influences significantly affect hormone levels, with newer studies indicating the impact of multiple COVID-19 vaccinations on premature hormone deficiencies. Dr. Eckert offers a fresh perspective on menopause and urges individuals to seek expert evaluations to properly address their hormone health concerns.

Notable Quotes: “In reality, I see problems that occur could be from adolescent years that progress onto the young reproductive years… there’s a trend, and the trend is the ratios of hormones that exist.” “What we really do differently is that I spent about 10 years researching the whole aspect of what it takes to balance a woman’s hormones.” “We have literally tens of thousands of patients all over the world.” “We eliminate stage two, three, and four breast cancer. We have zero in 30 years.” “One of the most common reasons women come in to see us is that their husbands or boyfriends tell ’em they can’t have sex with them.”

Revolutionizing Maintenance with Digital Thinker’s Asset Management Solutions

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About the Guest(s): Alex Bolan is the President of Digital Thinker, leading the company’s sales and marketing efforts with a deep focus on opportunity recognition and relationship building. A strong advocate for servant leadership, Alex dedicates time to fostering understanding and emotional intelligence within his team. He is a family man blessed with a son and a soon-to-be daughter. With core values rooted in God, family, and country, Alex’s perspective is profoundly shaped by his experiences as a military veteran. With Digital Thinker, he champions cutting-edge enterprise asset management solutions and consultancy, striving to revolutionize manufacturing and maintenance industries through technological excellence.

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Alex Bolan, President of Digital Thinker, delves into the transformative world of enterprise asset management and manufacturing efficiency. Chris and Alex explore Digital Thinker’s innovative approach to optimizing assets and reducing downtime, emphasizing the importance of well-maintained equipment in the manufacturing sector. They discuss how Alex drives a vision of effectiveness and adaptability across various industries through cutting-edge solutions tailored to client needs.

Throughout the conversation, Alex navigates the complex landscape of manufacturing in America, critiquing prevalent attitudes towards maintenance and asset management. He offers a refreshing perspective on the potential of technology, including AI, to augment and transform the manufacturing industry. The discussion culminates in Alex’s mission to reshape operational culture and leadership strategies, highlighting Digital Thinker’s impact framework designed to empower teams and maximize operational excellence. He advocates for a unified approach where asset management serves as a cornerstone of strategic decision-making in boardrooms.

Key Takeaways: Enterprise Asset Management: Digital Thinker provides comprehensive solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency by minimizing downtime through precise asset maintenance and management strategies. Cultural Shift in Manufacturing: Alex advocates for a transformation in the cultural mindset towards asset management, promoting it as vital to operational success and profitability. AI in Manufacturing: While critical of some AI applications, Alex acknowledges its potential to optimize menial tasks and improve manufacturing processes when implemented effectively. Skills Gap Concerns: As a significant demographic shift looms, Alex stresses the urgency of addressing the shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing through improved training and technology integration.

Impact Framework: Alex introduces Digital Thinker’s impact framework, a methodology aimed at revolutionizing operational change management and boosting effectiveness in manufacturing environments.

Notable Quotes: “Asset management deserves a seat at the boardroom table. It’s not just a maintenance issue; it’s a pivotal part of strategic success.” “AI can enhance efficiency on menial tasks but claiming it will solve all our issues is misleading. We still need human insight for complex problems.” “We built an ecosystem of excellence because without maintenance excellence, operational excellence is unattainable.” “Being bold and accepting failure is crucial for leadership. It’s about learning and adapting quickly.” “Our goal is to move past unicorn farts and butterfly dust—we’re committed to providing actionable data to guide strategic decisions.”

The Difference That Makes the Difference: NLP and the Science of Positive Change by Josh Davis, Greg Prosmushkin https://www.amazon.com/Difference-that-Makes-Science-Positive/dp/1250349087

Take control of your life and create profound change today using NLP and the science of positive change!

Learn why people resist change, why they sometimes embrace change, and how to lead change quickly and in lasting ways.

It all comes down to finding the difference that makes the difference for each person and context. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is great for finding that difference. NLP helps us understand what makes people tick. When we understand how they think, feel, and act in key situations, we have the raw material with which to make change happen, often quickly and profoundly.

In the 1970s, a linguist and his partner studied the language patterns and nonverbal cues of great psychotherapists, as well as how people are affected by the systems they’re part of. The two pinpointed key aspects of what enables human beings to change. Their findings formed the basis of NLP. Since then, NLP has often been taught to therapists and life coaches aiming to master one-on-one interactions in those contexts.

When the lawyer Greg Prosmushkin discovered NLP, he realized how incredibly valuable these tools could be outside a therapy context. How to communicate with confidence, model excellence, and influence your own and others’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are useful for many people in many situations. Greg used NLP to make huge breakthroughs in his trials and to step into his own as an entrepreneur.

In 2022, Greg met Josh Davis, PhD, a Columbia University PhD who studied psychology and neuroscience, and the Founder and Director of the Science-Based Leadership Institute. Josh is an NLP expert who grew up in the 1970s and 80s as the child of two pioneers in the field of NLP. He’s an NLP native. He’s been training others to use NLP for over a decade. Josh is also the internationally best-selling author of Two Awesome Hours, a science-based set of strategies to work less and get your most important work done.

Greg and Josh set out to make NLP easily accessible for everyone. They show how the tools of NLP can be used by anyone in their daily work and personal lives, and connect these actionable tools to the science of change. The Difference that Makes the Difference is a result of their rigorous and dedicated collaboration.

In this book, readers learn how to: -Communicate with confidence -Model excellence, to learn and master new skills -Influence their own and others’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in positive ways -and much more!

You’ll get: -Step-by-step instructions with tips -Guided prompts to follow that help you apply these time-tested tools to your own specific needs -Examples of how to use the tools in everyday situations -Simple explanations of the theory and science behind the tools -Clear explanations of why the tools are so powerful

NLP has been time-tested for fifty years, but until now it has only been accessible for a select few. Books and methods of teaching NLP were complex because the subject matter was highly sophisticated and derived from the work of professional psychotherapists. Greg Prosmushkin and Josh Davis, PhD have spent a combined 35+ years studying and unlocking the value of NLP. Josh has been teaching these concepts and tools in specialized NLP trainings, as well as one-on-one and group coaching settings, to Fortune 500 audiences and beyond. They have been using these concepts and tools in their professional practices of trial law, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. They have made a careful study of how to make the complex simple to learn and apply.

It’s time to move past simply waiting and wishing for your life to be different―dive into the tools of NLP and the science behind change that supports those tools, to make a real impact in your life, right now.

About the author Josh Davis, PhD, is the internationally bestselling author of Two Awesome Hours and a certified Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP. His new book, The Difference that Makes the Difference, helps to make NLP simple to understand and accessible, and shares the science to support it. Josh earned his PhD from Columbia University, where he studied psychology and neuroscience. He has been studying NLP for 25+ years and teaching NLP for over a decade to individuals, parents, solopreneurs, people in small businesses, coaches, professionals, and leaders in large organizations. He is the founder and director of the Science-Based Leadership Institute. Previously, he was on the faculty at Barnard College of Columbia University, and has held senior positions at the NeuroLeadership and other leadership development institutes. He specializes in applying NLP and lessons from science to such topics as productivity, public speaking, communication, and behavior change. His past corporate clients include Goldman Sachs, Hasbro, IDEO, Lululemon, M&T Bank, and more. His writing has appeared in HBR, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and other leading business and academic journals, and his contributions have been covered by various major news sources including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, and The Times of London. He is also frequently a guest on podcasts and radio.

About the author Greg Prosmushkin was born in Moscow in 1968 and immigrated to the United States at the age of 11. He grew up in Philadelphia, earned degrees from Drexel University and Temple University School of Law, and spent a decade practicing law—securing millions in settlements for clients. Fueled by curiosity and a drive for innovation, he went on to build and exit multiple ventures across industries, including adult daycares, veterinary hospitals, and a premium tequila brand—culminating in several seven-figure exits and one eight-figure success.

“I Am a Man”: Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice by Joe Starita

https://www.amazon.com/Am-Man-Standing-Journey-Justice/dp/0312533047

In 1877, Chief Standing Bear’s Ponca Indian tribe was forcibly removed from their Nebraska homeland and marched to what was then known as Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), in what became the tribe’s own Trail of Tears. “I Am a Man” chronicles what happened when Standing Bear set off on a six-hundred-mile walk to return the body of his only son to their traditional burial ground. Along the way, it examines the complex relationship between the United States government and the small, peaceful tribe and the legal consequences of land swaps and broken treaties, while never losing sight of the heartbreaking journey the Ponca endured. It is a story of survival—of a people left for dead who arose from the ashes of injustice, disease, neglect, starvation, humiliation, and termination. On another level, it is a story of life and death, despair and fortitude, freedom and patriotism. A story of Christian kindness and bureaucratic evil. And it is a story of hope—of a people still among us today, painstakingly preserving a cultural identity that had sustained them for centuries before their encounter with Lewis and Clark in the fall of 1804.

Before it ends, Standing Bear’s long journey home also explores fundamental issues of citizenship, constitutional protection, cultural identity, and the nature of democracy—issues that continue to resonate loudly in twenty-first-century America. It is a story that questions whether native sovereignty, tribal-based societies, and cultural survival are compatible with American democracy. Standing Bear successfully used habeas corpus, the only liberty included in the original text of the Constitution, to gain access to a federal court and ultimately his freedom. This account aptly illuminates how the nation’s delicate system of checks and balances worked almost exactly as the Founding Fathers envisioned, a system arguably out of whack and under siege today.

Joe Starita’s well-researched and insightful account reads like historical fiction as his careful characterizations and vivid descriptions bring this piece of American history brilliantly to life.

About the author Joe Starita holds an endowed professorship at the University of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Previously, he spent 14 years at The Miami Herald – four years as the newspaper’s New York Bureau Chief and four years on its Investigations Team, where he specialized in investigating the questionable practices of doctors, lawyers and judges. One of his stories was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in local reporting. Interested since his youth in Native American history and culture, he returned to his native Nebraska in 1992 and began work on a three-year writing project examining five generations of a Lakota-Northern Cheyenne family. The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge – A Lakota Odyssey, published in 1995 by G.P. Putnam Sons (New York), won the Mountain and Plains Booksellers Award, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in history, has been translated into six languages and is the subject of an upcoming documentary. Starita’s most recent book – “I Am A Man” – Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice – was published in January 2009 by St. Martin’s Press (New York) and has gone into a seventh printing.

Pensées Catholiques v.1: Essais by Edward L Helmrich

https://www.amazon.com/Pens%C3%A9es-Catholiques-v-1-Edward-Helmrich/dp/1778835988

In literary criticism, the consideration of the religious motivations of the writer is often neglected. Four classics are considered in terms of the religious ideas their authors wished to present: Shakespeare, Milton, Melville, T.S. Eliot. Several Catholic/Christian theological problems are addressed, for example did God always intend to become man, or not? Is there a model for the Eucharist in the natural world? Can the image of the Trinity be seen in the basis of the physical world? Short essays describe four pillars of Catholicism: the Mass; the Bible; the Rosary; Marian apparitions. Finally there are pithy sayings from Father Benedict Groeschel.

Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals by Lindsay Dahl

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https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-House-Fight-Homes-Chemicals/dp/0063375591

From the front lines of the movement for safer products, environmental health expert Lindsay Dahl takes us on her journey from skeptic to activist, exposing the secret forces that keep toxic chemicals in our homes, bodies, and environment—showing us how to fight back and keep our families safe.

In Cleaning House, Lindsay Dahl shows how seemingly innocuous items—everything from toys to common beauty and cleaning products—can include toxic chemicals, thanks to a consistent failure of regulation in the United States. The scientific research linking toxic chemicals in products to rising rates of cancer and reproductive harms is as strong as the science that led to banning lead from gasoline, PBCs, and DDT. But with varying degrees of protective guardrails in place for the everyday items, consumers are tasked with playing toxic-chemical detective and those unable to afford safer products are left hanging in the balance. Through vivid storytelling and robust scientific evidence, Dahl makes a compelling case that a safer world will only arrive through systemic change. We must turn off the tap of toxic chemicals before they make their way into our homes and bodies—and here she shows you how.

Drawing on Dahl’s extensive experience as a lobbyist, product formulator, and a parent, she unravels the shocking web of political and cultural factors that landed us here and are key to solving this massive public health crisis. Dahl takes readers behind the scenes as a young but determined lobbyist fighting powerful chemical industry players, which she discovered are replicating Big Tobacco’s disinformation playbook by downplaying the harms of the toxic chemicals they continue to profit from. And she introduces readers to the brilliant scientists doing ground-breaking research, legislators passing life-saving laws, forward-thinking business leaders, communities facing the highest level of exposure to toxic chemical pollution, and parents from all political stripes who have joined the fight for a safer world.

Told through a compelling David and Goliath narrative, Cleaning House dares to take a pragmatic and science-based approach to the concept of clean living, in a time where the wellness movement is threatened by partisan politics and misinformation. It is an essential read for anyone who wants a safer home and a safer future for our children.

About the author Lindsay Dahl is a nationally awarded environmental health and consumer safety expert. Over the last twenty years Dahl has helped pass over thirty state and federal laws that remove toxic chemicals from consumer products and our environment. Her activism and writing has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, and Vogue, among other publications. Dahl has worked across leadership positions for environmental health nonprofits including Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, and for leading consumer brands including: Ritual and Beautycounter. She sits on the board of directors for the nonprofits Toxic-Free Future and the Chamber of Mothers.

Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted: An Essential Guide for Helping New Leaders and Their Teams Succeed by Noel Massie

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https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637633998

Noel Massie’s Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted! is an essential guide for equipping new managers with the tools and strategies to lead their teams successfully.

Getting promoted is one of the most exciting events in a career. Yet many are placed in the role without any knowledge of what it takes to be a leader, let alone a great leader. You’re expected to sink or swim, and most companies don’t provide any support or leadership training either before or after the promotion.

You want to be an excellent leader for your team, but where can you find the basic tools and strategies you need?

Author Noel Massie, former vice president of operations for UPS, has walked in your shoes. And he knows what it takes to lead with both wisdom and confidence. Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted is the trusty, must-have guide for every new leader. It’s a mentor on your bookshelf!

With professional and personal anecdotes, pertinent research, and exercises that help reinforce the concepts, Massie uses his signature straightforward style to impart the leadership lessons he learned during his six-decade career, such as: Understanding your team’s terms and conditions, and your own Establishing trust with your team Providing regular, actionable feedback Leveraging the B.E.S.T. Principle to keep discussions with employees focused and positive Applying the 4×5 Method to capture multiple perspectives on any situation . . . and many more.

Give yourself the gift of starting off your leadership journey on the right foot. Your success—and that of your team—depend on it!

For more information on Noel Massie’s Webinar and Masterclass content, visit NoelMassie.com.

G.O.A.T. Wisdom: How to Build a Truly Great Business–From the Founders of Beekman 1802 by Dr. Brent Ridge, Josh Kilmer-Purcell

https://www.amazon.com/G-T-Wisdom-Business-Founders/dp/1647829771

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“G.O.A.T. Wisdom is a glorious and profound book that will make you think deeply, feel more, and take meaningful action. With soul-stirring stories and zingy insights, this isn’t just a book you read, it’s one you experience, share, and return to again and again.” — Sally Hogshead, New York Times bestselling author, Fascinate: How to Make Your Brand Impossible to Resist

Twelve timeless principles for building a business, from the founders of Beekman 1802.

Have you ever wanted to create a business that’s not only good but great? Have you ever felt as though you’re destined to do something bigger and more significant with your life? If so, you should know that you don’t need millions in funding, a marketing department, or influencer status.

If you have an idea, the determination to bring it to life, a deep and abiding belief in your product, and a devotion to your customers, you already have the humble starting point behind one of the world’s fastest-growing and most beloved brands: Beekman 1802.

Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell launched Beekman 1802 in one of New York State’s poorest counties with no funding, and in the middle of a punishing recession. They didn’t have much of a business plan. But they did have some timeless wisdom that Brent’s and Josh’s parents and grandparents had taught them—the “greatest of all time” principles for good living that can also be used as a foundation for any business.

In this book, for the first time, Ridge and Kilmer-Purcell present the twelve principles that made the biggest difference in their entrepreneurial journey, and show how these principles are relevant for anyone ready to defy the odds and grow a brand that matters.

Whether you’re launching your own venture, growing a side hustle, or looking to make a bigger impact on your company, G.O.A.T. Wisdom will give you the tools, the confidence, and the inspiration to build something meaningful and lasting that your customers will value and feel they can’t do without.

Path to Pet Wellness: The Holistic Vet’s Guide to Thriving Pets and Empowered Pet Parents by Jeff Feinman

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Path to Pet Wellness is an enlightening guide for pet parents seeking a spiritual connection with their beloved animal companions through a “whole-istic” approach to animal care.

This informative guidebook introduces pet lovers to the concept that physical symptoms are more than just signs of illness—they are messages from the body, revealing the flow of energy and the deep connection to spirit. By focusing on optimizing BEAM (Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood) and enhancing the overall quality of life, this guide encourages a shift away from limiting beliefs about symptoms, diseases, and diagnoses that often hinder happiness and health. Instead, it advocates for a more conscious, heart-centered approach to pet parenting, integrating the power of love as a healing energy.

Path to Pet Wellness is part of the growing movement toward Animal-Centered Treatments (ACT), aiming to restore the spiritual essence to holistic veterinary medicine and empower pet guardians to nurture their animals with deeper awareness and compassion.

How to Sleep Like a Caveman: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Night’s Rest―Based on the Evolutionary Science of Sleep from Saber-Toothed Tigers to Modern Insomnia by Merijn van de Laar

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Sapiens meets Why We Sleep in an evolutionary romp through the science of sleep—and how we can get better rest—by one of the world’s leading sleep scientists.

We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, but for millions of us, not all of that time is spent sleeping. We strive for eight hours per night, only to lie awake thanks to stress, our ever-present devices, a new baby, or that 4pm coffee you thought you needed.

As sleep scientist and recovering insomniac Merijn van de Laar shows, we’re hardly the first to experience this. When homo sapiens evolved hundreds of thousands of years ago, when saber-toothed tigers were their biggest nighttime worry, wakefulness served to protect one’s tribe at night. Research shows these episodic sleep patterns even gave our ancestors an evolutionary advantage. We can look to their example for guidance in improving our sleep health, too: how our sleep patterns change as we age, the benefits of communal sleep, the importance of environmental factors such as temperature and light. While our myriad gadgets may distinguish us from early humans, understanding the ways our brains evolved to rest can chart the course toward a better night’s sleep.

Drawing from emerging science, archeological research into our ancestors’ habits, and close observation of contemporary hunter-gatherer cultures, How to Sleep Like a Caveman explains everything from why we sometimes jerk awake at night—likely a remnant of having slept in trees—to why our efforts to “optimize” our sleep schedules might just be a fool’s errand. The result is a surprising, accessible new framework for thinking about sleep—the way we were designed to.