Michael Gervais
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Dr. Gervais is the co-founder of Compete to Create and Host of the Finding Mastery podcast. As a licensed psychologist and industry visionary, Dr. Gervais focuses most of his time on people at the "top of their game," from the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and NBA players, to Olympians, military personnel and corporate leaders.
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Discover how to find meaning in suffering and move forward with renewed purpose by exploring the riveting memoir of a psychiatrist who survived Nazi death camps. In this influential book, based on his own experience and the stories of his patients, the author argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it and find meaning in it through his theory of logotherapy. This book is a must-read for anyone searching for significance in the act of living.
The Way of the Champion
Lessons from Sun Tzu's the Art of War and Other Tao Wisdom for Sports & Life
Unlock the strategies used by martial artists, warriors, coaches, and successful CEOs to cultivate the qualities of a champion. Jerry Lynch and Chungliang Al Huang explore the teachings of The Art of War, I Ching, Tao Te Ching, and other Taoist texts to help readers develop high self-esteem, courage, perseverance, and more. Gain insight into self-awareness, tactical positioning, and strategic advantage to win through inner growth and self-improvement. Achieve a universal competitive edge through The Way of the Champion.
Michael Gervais
In her previous books, Oriah Mountain Dreamer has challenged readers to live with passion and honesty, to embrace the true, fallible, human self. What We Ache For is a moving and eloquent call to delve deeply into our creative selves, to do our creative work, and offer it to the world....
"The Call" is the final book in Oriah Mountain Dreamer's trilogy on finding purpose and living fully. In this intimate and insightful exploration of her own journey, Oriah challenges readers to awaken to the essence of who they are and to find meaning in their lives, in their own unique way. Filled with moving stories and practical guidance, this book takes us on a journey towards a deeply spiritual and wholly human life.
Inch and Miles toot a magic silver whistle to help them find clues to the pyramid of success....
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This inspiring book explores how the mind can influence an athlete's performance just as much as physical skill. With lessons and anecdotes from prominent athletes, you'll learn techniques and exercises to build mental "muscle" and gain the "head edge" over the competition. Don't miss out on this must-read for any athlete or sports fan.
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Dan StemkoskiThe Dance is a wise and practical book that challenges readers to live with passion, energy, and honesty. The author encourages us to savor the everyday world with clear minds and open hearts, finding joy in family, friends, love, and work. Through compelling stories from her own life, the author provides tools for becoming the person we already are. The Dance is an invitation to slow down, let go, and discover a place of connection, serenity, and joy that is uniquely our own.
This book is about embracing authenticity and intimacy in a world that prioritizes small talk and overbusy schedules. Based on a beloved prose poem, "The Invitation" challenges readers to live a more fulfilling life free from the obstacles that hold us back. This book is a powerful guide to finding true beauty in human experience and discovering all that life has to offer.
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Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu