Motivation & Self-Improvement

Richard Harpin became an entrepreneur at the age of just seven when he started selling conkers to his school friends. Fifty years later he sold a company he founded, HomeServe, for over £4 billion. In How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps, Harpin shares the lessons he learned along the way, and the things he wishes he had known that could have got him to a billion-pound valuation faster. He reveals his uncomplicated, grounded and honest approach to business, showing that start-up success is not rocket science.

Life of Your Dreams by Mark Pentecost offers an empowering roadmap for those who feel stuck in the cycle of day-to-day survival, unable to pursue their true potential. Mark’s journey from high school math teacher struggling to make ends meet to billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist proves that daring to dream bigger can lead to extraordinary results.

Von was träumst du wirklich? Schon früh wird uns beigebracht, dass es nur einen richtigen Weg gibt – gute Noten, ein sicherer Job und keine Misserfolge. Doch wenn wir diesem Pfad folgen, vergessen wir oft, innezuhalten und uns zu fragen: Was erfüllt mich eigentlich wirklich? Simon Squibb, Unternehmer, Angel Investor und TikTok-Star, hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, Millionen junger Entrepreneuren dabei zu helfen, ihre wahre Leidenschaft zu entdecken, diese mutig zu verfolgen und die ersten Schritte Richtung Traumunternehmen zu wagen.

Life is often compared to a game—and in The Student Loaners: Are You A Winner or a Loser?, Charles A. Chadwick Jr. proves it.

In this expanded third edition of the bestselling The Introverted Leader, Jennifer Kahnweiler equips introverted executives with essential tools for success in an extrovert-centric business world. With over 120,000 copies sold across multiple languages, this timely update addresses the evolving needs of introverted leaders, including navigating remote and hybrid work environments.

In the newly revised second edition of Encouraging the Heart, renowned leadership experts and bestselling authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner deliver an incisive and practical playbook for leaders who want to inspire their followers to achieve extraordinary things. They've packed the book with real-world examples, practical ideas, and eye-opening advice drawn from over four decades of work with countless business leaders.

Life is nothing other than a series of transitions. Whether you’re graduating from college and trying to decide what’s next, coping with divorce, putting the pieces back together after a death or a diagnosis, moving to a new city, or thinking about leaving one career path for another, these transitions—planned or unplanned—are an inevitable part of life.

Sips of Wisdom: An Unfiltered Guide to Career Success offers a candid and insightful exploration of career development and professional empowerment within corporate America.

A leader is not necessarily someone who graces the cover of a national magazine. A leader is not necessarily the head of a corporation or even of a small business - though everyone working underneath that person hopes he or she is. A leader is a connector, a communicator, a coach, a problem-solver, a decision-maker, and a team-builder. And to be all of these, a leader must self-manage well. This book, written by a leader in his own right, is not a devotional, though it has some of that flavor. It is also not another leadership book meant to be listened to only and set aside.

Want to make a living by making people laugh? The comedy industry is bursting with opportunities—find out how to claim your place in the spotlight with 10 Steps to Be a Working Comedian. Comedy is a business, and there’s work waiting for anyone funny enough to take the stage. Greg Dean, the renowned Professor of Stand-Up Comedy, shows you how to turn your passion for laughs into a lucrative career, from one-nighters to week-long gigs. This book reveals how to build a show to get work, secure it, and what it takes to thrive in an ever-expanding industry.

More than just a guide, Becoming Unstoppable is an invitation to rise above the ordinary, to challenge the status quo, and to live the life you were meant to lead.

Let’s be honest. Most people don’t really know what they want. Not deep down. Not at the soul level. They think they want success… until it comes and still feels hollow. They think they want money, peace, love, purpose—but even when they reach milestones, they still wrestle with the question…“Why do I still feel like something’s missing?” In How to Get What You Want, Jay Gauthier Sr. flips the question on its head and leads you on a powerful journey—not just to get more out of life, but to finally understand what God actually placed in your heart from the beginning.

Desde que Jon Gordon conoció la historia de George Boiardi y el Casco quedó tan cautivado que quiso conocer más sobre su vida y legado. Con el paso de los años, visitó a los entrenadores de George, concurrió a varias de las Cenas 21 que se realizan en su honor, conoció a su familia, habló con sus compañeros de equipo y aprendió cómo inspiró a todos los que lo conocían.

Have you ever felt a subtle but persistent sense that, despite your achievements, you’re not quite where you want to be? Many leaders experience this undercurrent of restlessness—a feeling that something is missing, even in the face of success. But what if these feelings are signals, urging you to explore a deeper, more authentic version of yourself and unlock even greater opportunities?

Listen, act, repeat. Then watch how fast “rich” stops being a noun and starts becoming a verb.

Graduating college felt like a win—until the real world hit. Now you’re juggling job rejections, dating dilemmas, student loans, and the pressure to “have it all together” in your 20s. If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just plain stuck, you’re not alone. Thrive After College: A Young Adult’s Guide to Life, Love, and Success in Your 20s is your practical roadmap to turn chaos into confidence and make this decade yours.

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.

You want to pursue meaningful work and succeed professionally, and you know that personal pursuits matter and fuel your happiness, too. But in today's world, the pressure to do it all can leave you stretched thin and questioning everything—your direction, your choices, and even your ambitions themselves. Time-management techniques and productivity hacks aren’t enough. The endless search for balance feels like chasing a mirage.

What is free, one-hundred percent guaranteed, available to everyone, and can positively change a life RIGHT NOW? Your mindset! Taking a journey through prison, the military, schools, parenthood, friendships, religion and beyond, MindCraft is a collection of stories, research, and reflections challenging you to take control of your thinking, leading to positive outcomes, increased life satisfaction, and success. Stuck in a rut? Thinking about making a career change? Dealing with loss and despair? Wanting a change in you? Looking for a way to continue being successful?

Ancient alchemists transformed ordinary materials into gold. Today’s alchemists create the extraordinary by unlocking potential—both in themselves and others—through the six core tenets of leadership: The 3 Cs of Setting Goals, Building Belief, Character and Integrity, Vitality and Energy, Daily Habits and Morning Rituals, and The Heart of the Servant Leader.

Success doesn’t always come with a silver spoon. I know because I started at the bottom — overcoming challenges, breaking stereotypes, and redefining what success really means. This story isn’t just about my personal triumph. It’s about paving the way for others to thrive, inspire by example, and share knowledge that changes lives.

"If You Ain't First, You're Last: The Winner's Mindset for Success" is a rallying call to reject mediocrity and embrace a relentless pursuit of excellence. The book challenges the notion that participation alone is enough, urging listeners to shift their mindset from settling for average to striving for the pinnacle in every aspect of life. It asserts that success is a choice, rooted in the determination to be the best rather than merely being content with being part of the crowd.

The Recruiting profession is constantly under attack. Hiring managers, job seekers, and social media influencers have misunderstood Recruiters for far too long. Recruiters themselves are not given the training, tools, or support necessary to thrive in their roles and are, unsurprisingly, on the receiving end of much animosity. The negative perception of this profession is finally corrected in Talented and sheds some sorely needed insight into the reality of this thankless and strenuous role.

Every day, you're selling a story, whether you realize it or not. To your customers. Your team. Your family. And most of all, to yourself. That story drives every decision you make. It fuels your momentum or feeds your excuses. Get the story wrong, and you stay stuck. Get it right, and success becomes inevitable. Here's the kicker: You don't need more hustle. You need a better story. In I Think I Swallowed an Elephant, two-time New York Times bestselling authors Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg reveal how to shift your inner narrative and build systems that create results without burnout.

The Authentic Brand is your practical guide to building a personal brand that’s not just seen, but remembered. No more fake personas—this blueprint shows you how to become your industry’s go-to authority by being your true self.