The Art and Science of Change, Reinvention, and Success When people construct their personal narratives, important elements often remain invisible, along with beliefs that ghostwrite behaviors. Unlike other narratives, a personal narrative is not announced directly. The narrator may not recognize the real the story he or she is living and can even believe it’s different from the story others perceive. The case studies included here illustrate a method for identifying personal stories and b...

If money were about math, none of us would be carrying any debt.The numbers are simple. What’s complicated is what we do with money. We use money to soothe our feelings and buy respect, to show how much we care or how little. We don’t simply earn, save, and spend money: we flirt with it, crave it, and scorn it; we punish and reward ourselves with it.Without realizing it, we give money meaning it doesn’t really have—what former psychiatrist and current busin...

In Hard Work Miracle PlayBook, David Krueger explores how both the brain and performance transform with specific, informed approaches.Combining the latest research in neuroscience with real-life examples and illuminating case studies, this book demonstrates systematic applications of recent evidence-based findings to create transformational change and navigate optimum performance.Through clear and accessible analysis, the book reveals the central role of powerful principles a...

How can the mind, brain, and performance sciences guide preparation and practice to consistently achieve and sustain performance success? In this audio program from expert David Krueger, MD, listeners will learn: A proven system to consistently perform under pressure; Success strategies for dealing with stress in high pressure circumstances; The self-regulation system that pro athletes and actors use; A way to enter and sustain a mindset of optimum performance; How to avoid chokes and slum...

Destiny is a timeless story of a fundamental journey through new and sometimes troubled waters to self-discovery. Destiny, the ship, embarks on a universal yet unique odyssey; her story is inspiring, an elegant wisdom of the hard-work miracle of individual growth. A deceptively simple allegory, it is a composite of the basic elements of the search for wholeness and a sense of wellbeing. Destiny’s quest provides a framework for viewing and understanding the landmarks of navigating personal ...

Uncover the forgotten ancient African history of a lost superpower that commanded global trade and rivaled mighty Rome. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the highlands of modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. Explore a cosmopolitan civilization that shaped late antiquity through bustling Red Sea ports and monumental architecture.Experience the awe-inspiring rise and dramatic fall of an empire deeply embedded in the political ...

Neuroscientists estimate that over 90 percent of our operating systems—beliefs, behaviors, patterns—are unconscious. Since the surface story determines less than 10 percent of our decisions, how can we illuminate the shadow story responsible for over 90 percent of what we do each day? Once we systematically understand our relationship with money, can we overcome the mind and brain’s resistance to change? Especially when so many of the current popular strategies for change...

Neuroscientists estimate that over 90 percent of our operating systems—beliefs, behaviors, patterns—are unconscious. Since the surface story determines less than 10 percent of our decisions, how can weilluminate the shadow story responsible for over 90 percent of what we do each day? Once we systematically understand our relationship with money, our individual meanings and symbolism, can weovercome the mind and brain’s resistance to change? A NEW MONEY STORY: The Beliefs, Behaviors, and Br...

A NEW MONEY STORY: The Beliefs, Behaviors, and Brain Science to Rewire for WealthBook SummaryNeuroscientists estimate that over 90 percent of our operating systems—beliefs, behaviors, patterns—areunconscious. Since the surface story determines less than 10 percent of our decisions, how can weilluminate the shadow story responsible for over 90 percent of what we do each day? Once wesystematically understand our relati...

**The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller"A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugarFrom the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of**.Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this belov...

“An intricate thriller that begins with a missing girl and ends up in unexpected territory” from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).A schoolgirl found it on a nature hike. A severed human foot wearing pink nail polish. A gruesome but invaluable clue that leads forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman down a much darker trail—to a dangerous psychopath whose powers of persuasion seem to have no end...

The CBC Literary Award–winning title story from Claire Battershill’s debut collection, winner of the Canadian Authors Association Emerging Writer Award, and a finalist for the Canadian Authors Association Emerging Writer Award and the PEN International / New Voices Award.For as long as Susan can remember, the circus has been part of her family’s DNA – her mother was a gifted contortionist, and her grandfather played the role of a man-wrestling bear. Coming from suc...