Do you ride the escalator-or take the stairs?No matter how you define success, it always requires one thing: self-discipline. But as popular speaker and strategist Rory Vaden explains, we live in an "escalator world"-one that's filled with shortcuts, quick fixes, and distractions that make it all too easy to slide into procrastination, compromise, and mediocrity. What seems like an easier path is really much harder in the end-and, most important, it won't take you ...

We go through life, focusing our attention on many things. But how much do we focus on ourselves? We may be aware of many things, but are we self-aware? This is a question our contemporary culture asks us to consider more and more, and words like "self-awareness," "personal identity," "authenticity," and "mindfulness" are becoming not just buzz-words but virtues. The ancient dictum "know thyself" reverberates in all corners of our lives, from Disney characters on our TVs to DISC profiles a...

This is the story of three men encountering their own personal demons, and how they ultimately collide on one nondescript Labor Day afternoon.There is Roger Cisneros, who is a registered sex offender, and who wants to "get even" by kidnapping a child in a small town. There is Arthur, a local idiot who has just gone through a divorce and is severely misunderstood and so has suicidal thoughts. Finally, there is Lloyd Bridges, a small-town police chief who is burnt-out and ready to ret...

Rory Vaden (Take the Stairs) brings his high-energy approach and can-do spirit to the most nagging problem in our professional lives: stalled productivity. Whether we’re overworked, organizationally challenged, or have a motivation issue that’s holding us back, millions of us are struggling to get things done.In this simple yet powerful new book, Procrastinate on Purpose, Vaden presents the five permissions that set us free to do our best work – on time and withou...

I Can Be A Leader Too*"* is an inspiring and engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the qualities of leadership in a simple and relatable way. Through everyday examples, this book encourages kids to embrace leadership by being good listeners, thoughtful, and expressing their feelings in a positive way.With easy-to-understand language and uplifting messages, this book empowers children to recognize that anyone can...

Cats have held a special place in Lori Vaden’s heart for as long as she can remember. Their independent yet affectionate nature, graceful movements, and mysterious allure have always fascinated her. Today, Lori proudly wears the badge of a dedicated cat lady. In a collection of personal experiences and reflections that are both humorous and poignant, she shares invaluable tools and advice related to caring for cats, as well as heartwarming stories and photographs from fellow cat-loving fri...

"A Space Family Odyssey", is loosely based on the 1960's TV show "Lost in Space", taking place 100 years in the future. The Graving family is chosen from thousands of aplicant families for this mission, of traveling to Alpha Centauri, our closest neighbor, at greater than light speeds. After intensive 6-8 months of training, they are ready for space travel, an adventure they are not prepared for. Their spaceship, "The Valkrye", is equipped to travel at somewhere around 100 times the speed ...

In another world where war is brewing between elementals and humans, Zelkova is a skilled knight who has been asked by her king to find his kidnapped son. As Zelkova and Carya—expert trackers, along with three other male companions prepare to find the missing prince, Zelkova only hopes that during their journey she can learn more about her newfound secret power. But just as she is ready to leave, she receives a strange, one-word message that leaves her more confused than ever. As their que...

Artistic Research Methodology argues for artistic research as a context-aware and historical process that works inside-in, beginning and ending with acts committed within an artistic practice. An artistic researcher has three intertwined tasks. First, she needs to develop and perfect her own artistic skills, vision and conceptual thinking. This happens by developing a vocabulary for not only making but also writing and speaking about art. Second, an artistic researcher has to cont...

“ You can never outrun your own shadow. ” Everything’s changed ever since it struck… Everyone’s dead. And now they’re lurking. The higher ups have abandoned the others below. People are to fend for themselves now, together or alone, or die. There’s nothing left but a battle for survival in this world. Kaito, an emotionally distant 16 year-old, has been hiding in the shadows ever since he left everything behind. After that stunt he pulled. One day, a mysterious girl, with no memories, stumb...

The book is a real thrill ride. So as I said many times, assume you are on the adventure with me, and try and experience of what I did. The cover and pictures in the middle of the book will sell it! Flip through these pictures as you read, and it will all come together for you. The book will sell the title, so dont get confused. I made this adventure for teens through as old as you get! So come along with me for the ride of your life!

Angels are ever popular. Angels are more prevalent today People dream and talk of angels. How fun. How energizing. How fantasizing, how real. Some see angels. Some dont. We know they are important. Our expectations are high. Some people will confess they saw an angel and expound on it. Others try not to think about it in fear.This story plays out the role of three children who delve into angels thinking they will get an angel of their own, and they instead get into real trouble. Ho...