Life Through Pool by Joseph Schmidt uses the game of pool as a powerful metaphor for resilience, mindset, and personal growth. Once a promising pool prodigy, Schmidt's life changed drastically after suffering a severe brain injury from an assault. Initially feeling powerless, he later discovered the transformative power of language and mindset, learning that reframing his internal dialogue could help him regain his abilities and reshape his future.The book explores key themes such a...

From her early years, Thérèse of Lisieux desired to be a saint, so the primary focus of her life was to walk the path of love—what she called “the science of love.” But she often asked herself if her love was pure and authentic. With sensitivity and insight, author Joseph Schmidt shows us how Thérèse discovered certain qualities of the heart that told her that she was indeed walking the path of authentic love. These qualities—inner freedom, creativity, compassion, willingness, self-surrend...

God wants us to share our lives and our hearts with him. In this updated and expanded edition of a spiritual classic, Christian Brother Joseph Schmidt gently leads us to recognize that honest reflection before God on the ordinary experiences of our lives is the very means of our spiritual growth. As we speak to God about our personal story, we can explore the significance of our unrest, our joys, our fears, and our hopes. Then the Holy Spirit will lead us to self-knowledge and the freedom ...

Who is God, and how do we know what he"s like? In twenty short chapters that cover a wide range of subjects, best-selling authors Fr. Benedict Groeschel and Bert Ghezzi alert us to the many-faceted ways we can learn about God through the daily circumstances of our lives. The face of God is unveiled by Groeschel and Ghezzi in engaging stories about forgiveness, kindness, conversion, and family, taken from personal experience, Scripture, literature, and the lives of ordinary people. In this ...

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Most of us wish to better ourselves—but where to start?Most of us are not the people we want to be. Some of us are unhappy with where we are in life. These things are normal, however, they want to better ourselves—and our situations—is a driving force for many of us.Still, it can feel like coming up against a brick wall when we try to figure out how to go about self-improvement.If you’re looking for the tools to improve yourself and your life, then this book can help g...

Claiming and protecting your personal boundaries is strongly related to understanding assertiveness.The majority of people fall into three general categories.The first category is characterized by being passive and letting people violate their personal boundaries.If you are one of these people, you probably let others take credit for your work or say yes to things you don't want to do.For the most part, these pitfalls are the result of people's fears of spea...

Are there times when you're your own worst enemy?Are you sick and tired of starting something strong and then reverting back to familiar old ways and habits?Do you want to finally say goodbye to the vices that you know have been holding you back and discover the steps that will help you unlock new levels of self-discipline and mental fortitude?If so, then this is your sign that it's time to make the lasting changes ...

If you want to change the way you are and become a more positive-minded person, you're in luck. This massive guide will help you learn how to think positively. You're going to learn the importance of having positive thoughts and why you shouldn't let negativity take over. You'll learn what differentiates happy, positive people from negative ones. You'll discover why positive thinkers end up succeeding while most negative thinkers fail to achieve their dreams.This guide is designed ...

"The Habits of Successful People: How to Adopt and Maintain Productive Habits" is a comprehensive guide to adopting and maintaining productive habits in your daily life. The book covers a range of topics related to habit formation, including the role of mindset, strategies for adopting new habits, overcoming common obstacles to habit change, breaking unproductive habits, sustaining new habits over the long term, and cultivating a growth mindset.Through a combination of practical st...

Do you feel insecure or afraid to face life's challenges? Do you want to improve your confidence and develop your self-esteem? This book is for you!Self-confidence is a fundamental attitude for successfully tackling life's challenges. Although it's not something you either have or don't have, it's certainly something that can be developed and strengthened over time. With these keys, you will be able to improve your self-confidence and face life with gre...

MINDSET AND MENTAL TOUGHNESSMASTERING THE INNER STRENGTH TO OVERCOME LIFE'S CHALLENGESUnlock the power of mental toughness and transform your life with this powerful guide. Whether you're facing personal challenges, striving for career success, or looking to push beyond your limits, this book will teach you how to develop an unstoppable mindset. Through practical insights and proven strategies, you’ll learn how to embrace failure, turn pain...