Jeeyoon Kim is a professional concert pianist who has performed in venues like Carnegie Hall, the Chamber Music Society in San Francisco, and the Stradivari Society in Chicago. As an accomplished performing artist and award-winning music educator, she credits her success to key disciplines, practices, and mindsets that she lives out every day. In Whenever You’re Ready, she gives readers a personal glimpse into her life, shares wisdom and insights she’s gained from her experiences,...

“I often shake my head at what has happened to me to allow me to live the life I am living now.”Allen T. Brown’s stunning collection of powerful and poignant black-and-white film photography pairs with reflections on a unique life. This reverent, down-to-earth memoir will inspire readers take time to be in awe of nature and of the life they’ve been given; to never back down from a challenge; and to grab every opportunity to learn something new—no matter their age.

Beyond the Keys: Music and Stories of Inspiration isn’t just a book you read—it’s an emotional experience you see, feel, and hear! Each of the 52 chapters is a heartfelt reflection paired with a solo piano performance by Jeeyoon Kim (via QR code) and an original work of art by a contemporary artist.“Consummate musicianship, engaging and innovative concert experience...”— New York Classical Review“I didn’t expect a book to slow me d...

Jeeyoon Kim is a professional concert pianist who has performed in venues like Carnegie Hall, the Chamber Music Society in San Francisco, and the Stradivari Society in Chicago. As an accomplished performing artist and award-winning music educator, she credits her success to key disciplines, practices, and mindsets that she lives out every day. In Whenever You’re Ready, she gives readers a personal glimpse into her life, shares wisdom and insights she’s gained from her experiences, and show...

I am not an expert. No, I am just a nobody who fell in love with the joy of less and the idea of minimalism.And in the midst of a global pandemic, I left my job to pursue writing. I had no connections in the industry, no platform, no fan following, and have made almost no money compared to what I used to make in my cushy corporate job. However, I am still persevering, sustained only by the idea that maybe I don't need to have as much of the things ...

**“An indispensable manual...Tranquility by Tuesday offers plenty of inspiration for a more serene life, and down-to-earth and evidence-backed advice for actually making it happen."--Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand WeeksFor anyone who’s sick of letting to-do lists dictate their time, Laura Vanderkam, the bestselling author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, shares nine strategies for...

A hilarious, ingenious plot. Lovable characters. A barrel of laughs.A case of switched identity what would switching your life with your long lost friend feel like? And therein lies the humorous tale of Dhruv, the Inventor. Dhruv switches lives with his friend Mahesh due to a quirk of fate and inadvertently lands in an “I-am-you-and-you-are-me” situation where he doesn’t even know the way to the bathroom in his own house! Bringing up the rear is a crazy family - the harried wife, a philoso...

In the beginners mind, the Zen master Shunryu Suzuki once wrote, there are many possibilities. In the experts mind, there are only a few. The implication for Suzuki was that all that is new originates from a mind free of preconceptions. Here, in this brief eBook, former Harvard Business School professor and movie producer John Kao tells you how to achieve your own beginner's mind and unleash your creativity.

In The Musician's Way veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I Artful Practice describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions fuel motivation collaborate and more. Part II Fearless Performance lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III Lifelong Creat...

A Daily Guide to Simplifying, Decluttering, and Letting GoWith all our best intentions and rich resources, why is it so hard to slow down, simplify, and care for ourselves? Why are we so afraid to let go?In A Year to Clear, leading space-clearing expert Stephanie Bennett Vogt takes you on a journey of self-discovery, letting go, and transformation. Each of the 365 lessons—organized into 52 weeklong themes—offers daily inspiration designed to releas...

If you are tired of being shy, don't be! Life coach Marie Dubuque teaches you in this short book how to embrace what she calls an asset, not a character flaw! This book addresses how to keep a conversation flowing, how to give a speech, and that nerve-racking first date! You can survive and thrive in a world full of extroverts!

Better Results and Less Stress through Proven Techniques To be fully engaged in life means that we have clear goals as well as the focus and skills to accomplish those goals with ease and a sense of calm awareness. In his first book, The Practicing Mind,which remains a bestseller in its category, Thomas Sterner set out clear guidelines for developing focus and discipline to achieve any life goal. As Tom traveled and spoke about the book, he kept track of the quest...