Self-Help

From the outside looking in, Sallie Holder seemed to have it all. A “Top Professional of the Year” before the age of thirty, she was living a six-figure, wildly “successful” lifestyle by society’s standards. But we all know looks can be deceiving. While smiling and confident on the exterior, Sallie had a secret: she was actually miserable living the life she’d chosen. Only she knew that success felt like a role she was playing, and that on the inside she felt like an imposter who simply wanted to be doing anything other than what she was doing.
How in the world would she make a change at this stage of life? And what in the world would she do? If she made a change, what would everyone think? How could she reject society’s conventional definition of “success?”
Sallie’s journey to answering these questions for herself and others became her mission. While the process included both pain and joy, it has ultimately resulted in her achieving her greatest potential. Now she shares everything she’s learned to help people who feel just as unsatisfied and suspect they too are on the wrong path.
In Hitting Rock Middle, Sallie has created a step-by-step plan to help you start creating the path to your greatest potential – a place that includes true fulfillment and success. Through the journey this book will take you on, you will pinpoint who you are, what you want to do with your life, and how to get out of Rock Middle and into the big, bold, successful career that was waiting for you all along.

In his latest book. bestselling author, experienced financial services consultant, and actor Charlie Epstein tells his story from the beginning. From his earliest days as a class clown all the way to his 2022 performance of his one-man show, Yield of Dreams, Charlie gives readers a peek behind the curtain and inspires them to make their wishes come true. Through his triumphs, stumbles, and recoveries, Charlie presents a life story that will encourage anyone to face one hurdle at a time and push through to follow their dreams. With humor and wit, Charlie reflects on the past while dispensing advice to anyone hoping to take control of their financial future.

YOU HOLD THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Over the last fifteen years, Helen Chong has negotiated millions of dollars of real estate transactions and grossed hundreds of millions of dollars in equity for her clients. Though her successes might appear easily won, in reality she painstakingly built a career, family, and home unlike any she herself had ever known.
Motivated by an early life of financial hardship, Helen moved to the United States from Hong Kong by herself in search of the American Dream. Using her own resourcefulness and her unique mindset, she approached each obstacle with optimism and hope.
In this book, she shares her struggles with an honesty that inspires others to face their own challenges with the same determined attitude. Interspersed with tales of her pursuit of the American Dream, she demonstrates how she secured her financial security so that her readers and clients can discover their own path to freedom.

The Universe has a dream for you. Are you ready to live it?

Let master coaches Erin Aquin and Steve Haase teach you how to superabound in the most important areas of your life.

If you’ve ever felt a nudge towards greater purpose and impact, this book will help you live it. Most people either dismiss this calling as being too hard or pursue goals they think society will be impressed by. But when you learn to superabound, you become one of the few who actually sets a vision for life and lives it, which frees you to have the impact you truly desire.

You will discover how to:

• Shift your approach to goals so they work for you, instead of losing momentum in the Goal Swamp.
• Approach setbacks and obstacles in a way that helps you overcome any challenge and reach your next milestone.
• Apply new tools of self-reflection and creating inner warmth to be an effective and inspiring leader.
• Create a holistic support system to help you grow your business and fulfill your vision for the long term.
• Find harmony in your personal and professional life so you can enjoy the journey rather than waiting for a reward in the distant future.
  Superabound is more than just a book. It is a movement of business owners who are committed to creating their visionary business and life. Join them and superabound today!

From Corporate Professional to Passion-Driven Retiree
Mark Goldsmith enjoyed a 35-year career in the cosmetic business, managing household name brands during Madison Avenue's Mad Men heyday. Looking for new challenges in retirement, Goldsmith took his wife's suggestion to volunteer for the Principal for a Day program, specifically asking to be sent to the toughest New York City school available—which turned out to be Horizon Academy at the city's infamous Rikers Island jail.

Goldsmith instantly connected with the men of Rikers, leveraging the skills he'd honed in decades of corporate experience and his strong desire to help. This passion ultimately led to the creation of his not-for-profit organization Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), which has helped thousands of young men pursue their goals for their education, employment, and emotional well-being to create a new life for themselves beyond the criminal justice system.

Betrayal comes in many forms. In the corporate world, there are big lies, white lies, and lies of omission. In relationships, there are cheaters, two-faced lovers and friends, as well as out-and-out family fraudsters. The more trusting the relationship, the more devastating the betrayal. What is it that causes us such deep reaction to betrayal? Why do we relive it with such passion and intensity? Why does even the memory of a betrayal spark such feelings of shame, anger, and resentment?
In Betrayed, Dr. Elaine Eisenman and Susan Stautberg dive into over fifty true stories of betrayal to learn how to successfully handle the trauma in setbacks, overcome the urge for quick revenge, consider the possibilities of forgiveness, and most importantly, to set a positive path into the future.

Why are we all chasing happiness instead of living it?

Happiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a skill. Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness by Matt O'Neill is your key to mastering it. The only thing standing between you and the life you want are the eight primary bad moods we all experience as human beings. This book will help you expose and conquer these negative emotions, freeing you to create a life where you wake up every day feeling unstoppable.

Discover the Magic Inside:

• Trust God’s Path: Let Divine guidance lead you to happiness, even during challenging times.
• Cultivate Unshakeable Confidence: Discover techniques to create a life of ultimate confidence, while reducing the feelings of stress and anxiety.
• Break Free from Negativity: Unlock the secrets to conquering the eight destructive bad moods (shame, guilt, hopelessness, sadness, fear, desire, anger, and price) that sabotage your happiness.
• Create a Beautiful Mindset: Learn the shifts in perception that allow you to see a loving world that constantly supports your highest potential.
• Master Your Moods: Equip yourself with techniques to snap out of bad moods and into good ones any moment you choose.

Step into a world where happiness isn’t something you chase but something you create, every single day. Good Mood Revolution is your blueprint for a life filled with purpose, passion, and lasting joy. Don’t just read it—live it. Your revolution starts now.

Work-Passion-Life
There’s no question that finding your work-life balance can be challenging. But making room for personal fulfillment at the same time? Close to impossible— until now! In Work-Passion-Life Balance, physician, entrepreneur, and family man Matthew Kolinski shares the secrets of how he took control of his demanding schedule—and found a deeper joy in the process.
Through his unique experiences, you’ll discover how you can make your passion a vital part of your life and work, and possibly even enhance your quality of life in the process. So, go beyond the basics of balance—and, instead, learn how to connect with your inner desires and make them a part of your everyday life!

BIG EYES....it isn't just about achieving success; it's about achieving optimum success. You may be wondering, "What's the difference?" While success is personal and means different things to different people, optimum success takes your personal definition to another level. To reach your highest level, open your eyes and envision all of the possibilities. In this book, you are given a simple, easy-to-implement, "how-to" recipe to achieve excellence in every area of your life.

2024 Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Medalist
​​​​​​​2024 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Bronze Medalist in Religion & Philosophy

Start developing your own code of conduct for the modern world!

Discover the transformative power of Code of Conduct by Scott Freidheim. This captivating and insightful recollection of life events, whether it’s sprinting out of the World Financial Center on 9/11, navigating business in the Gulf during Arab Spring, engaging with Michael Jackson and George Foreman, or avoiding an attempt on his life by a school shooter, the journey Scott takes readers on is a wild first hand account of many moments in our collective history.

Through 32 chapters on a mix of both noble tenets and moral threats, such as, materialism, balance, love, and more, Scott shares his colorful personal experiences, hard-earned wisdom, and practical strategies that will empower you to unlock your own guiding characteristics. From highs like becoming a CEO of a NYSE-traded company, to the challenges he faced on the brink of bankruptcy in 2008, Scott reveals lived experiences, assigning meaning and lessons to each of them.

Drawing inspiration from Plato’s philosophies, Scott presents a unique framework for finding meaning in your life’s journey. With a professional yet conversational tone, Code of Conduct captivates readers with astute observations and practical advice offering actionable steps for personal growth and guidance.

Whether you're a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or a young person looking for direction, this book serves as a trusted companion.

The endorsements for Code of Conduct reflect its universal appeal and value:

• Jack Nicklaus, the greatest champion in golf history; Individual Male Athlete of the Century by Sports Illustrated; one of the 10 Greatest Athletes of the Century by ESPN
• Jerry Greenwald, former Chairman & CEO United Airlines
• Monica Seles, 9x Major Singles Tennis Champion
• Bill Perez, Former CEO Nike, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co & S.C. Johnson & Son
• Wolfgang Schüssel, Federal Chancellor of Austria 2000 - 2007
• Kay Koplowitz, Founder, Chairman & CEO USA Networks
• Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, 9th President of Spelman College and author of widely acclaimed book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
• Henry Bienen, 15th President of Northwestern University
• Sami Inkinen, CEO & Co-founder Virta Health, Co-Founder Trulia.com, Elite endurance athlete with Ocean Row world-record
• Capt. Jeff Frient, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighter Pilot (Gulf War)
• Alex Ferreira, Olympic Medalist & X Games Champion
• Sara Fagen, White House Political Director
• Dave Bacon, Senior Quantum Physicist, Google
• Trevor Bezdek, Co-Founder & Chairman GoodRx
• Nick Grayston, CEO The Warehouse Group

The author has committed 100% of royalties from the sale of this book to charitable organizations.

A Treasured Gift from a Father to his Son

As a senior in high school, I received a special gift from my father.

As I was about to leave home for college, my father handed me an eleven-page handwritten letter that contained his best advice for his son. The letter contained quotes from Shakespeare, snippets from classic literature, and candid confessions about things that my dad wished he had done differently.

The letter was written by pen but might as well have been written in granite. I still have this letter in a drawer in my bedroom closet and I read parts of it about once a month. To this day, I treasure my father’s words of wisdom.

As we get older, we realize that there are many lessons that life gives us. These lessons in life are invaluable. But these lessons in life are not serving anyone unless we share them with our family, friends, and even strangers.

About three years ago, I began writing the most important lessons that I’ve learned in my life. The life lessons range from almost every aspect of life, including health and nutrition, financial management, faith, professional goal setting, and virtues such as perseverance, sacrifice, and gratitude.

Ninety-seven percent of these life lessons are based upon abject failures, repeated mistakes, and, in some cases, heartbreak, but our mistakes and failures make us who we are. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Win Today was inspired by my father, James H. Fisher, Esq., who knew better than anyone that the greatest lessons aren’t taught in a classroom.

Are you so wrapped up in the day-to-day tasks of working hard that you've never stopped to figure out where you want to go? Maybe you have goals for yourself, your family, your career, your business and employees, but you face challenges in realizing your dreams. Maybe you worked hard and had achieved success, but today's economy knocked you down. Can you name all fifty states or even all Ten Commandments? How can you remember 282 success principles for business or for life in general? And why should you when there are really only three simple, yet difficult rules for success? If you'd like to get started, or need to start over, on creating the life you truly want, you can do it. With profound and profoundly simple concepts, this book will point you in the right direction and provide you with a roadmap to your destination. Learn to See the End First and live the Three Simple Yet Difficult Rules of Success and you will succeed! • Deciding what you want and understanding what it looks like when you get there is the hardest work you will ever do, but it is the most important work on the journey. You must see the end first! • If we are too fearful of failure, we can go overboard on the work aspect of becoming successful. We can become workaholics or "successaholics." To be truly successful requires balance. We need to play, not just work. We need to build up those around us and not just our own personal success. • What is important in your life? In your heart? What gives you joy, when do you feel maximized, alive and energized? Take an inventory of what you spend your time doing. There you will either find your passion or you will find what holds you back. Are you living a life of quiet desperation, or are you marching toward those things you hold dear? • Sometimes you have to cut off the avenues of retreat to keep your attitude where it needs to be in that moment.

Harness Your Stress Into A Productive Strength!
Do you struggle with stress? Let’s be honest, that’s most of us. Maybe you’ve even read articles on how to relieve your stress. But in STRESS TEFLON, Luke Mathers and Mick Zeljko explain that eliminating your stress is not the answer. Instead, you can utilise stress to get more out of life, becoming a better version of yourself.
STRESS TEFLON will help you see stress in a whole new way. You will learn: • the evolutionary origins of stress • how to achieve eudemonia, the Greek concept of “objective flourishing” • the difference between your Old and New Brains • the science behind stress and behaviour • how to turn stress on its head for your advantage • the three foundations to becoming STRESS TEFLON
Luke and Mick’s compelling explanation of stress and its benefits will help you understand how we tick and use that understanding to improve your productivity, your relationships, and your outlook on life’s challenges.
By developing self-awareness and contributing to your tribe, you can obtain the pride and confidence necessary to achieve almost anything. If you had the belief that you could handle any situation, what would you have to be stressed about?

Focus On The Final Seconds in the definitive book you have been looking for to discover the winning formula that propelled a poor country boy from rural Florida to international arenas. This book is not like anything you have read before. You will feel challenged to live beyond the levels set by others; encouraged to grow into the person you always knew you could be, and get out of your comfort zone to break through the finish line of life.

In Focus On The Final Seconds you will:

• Learn the winning formula and the role it plays in achieving your maximum velocity performance (MVP)
• Achieve success by aligning your mental and physical goals Identify your strengths and build upon them to achieve your life goals.
• Discover how to use the winning formula to make the quantum leap in the biggest game of your life.

Focus On The Final Seconds will guide you in developing a sharp body and mind that will break through limitations and help you become a champion for all ages. You can do it! You deserve it! NOW FOCUS, THE SECONDS ARE TICKING ...

Overcome Life’s Obstacles and Find Strength in Adversity

We all face obstacles. Whether physical, spiritual, emotional, or financial, we are all working to overcome a roadblock ahead of us. When Shay Eskew’s roadblock—a splash of gasoline and a lit match that set his body ablaze—came at eight years old, he had the choice to either succumb to his injuries or to rise above them. In What the Fire Ignited: How Life’s Worst Helped Me Achieve My Best, Shay shares the trials and tribulations he was forced to face while recovering from his burns and reclaiming his life as an athlete. Despite being told to give up on sports, Shay was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Medal of Courage), ran a marathon on seven continents in seven days, and competed in over fifty IRONMAN triathlons on six continents. By sharing his story, Shay hopes to help those struggling to realize the greatest tragedies are often our greatest blessings if we have the faith to stay the course. We are all facing something; we all have the odds stacked against us in some way. In What the Fire Ignited, readers should take comfort in knowing others have been there and not only survived, but thrived.

The Inspiring, true story of one man's journey through loss and love, told with
humor and heroism. A survivor of child abuse, upheaval and 13 foster homes,
Tom Watson learned at an early age to overcome adversity. Rescued at the age
of five by the Watson family, he found new hope and love that helped to heal
his deep physical and emotional wounds. Encouraged by a community of
supporters, Tom learned vital lessons in patience, perseverance, laughter and
tradition. Years later, these lessons would be put to the ultimate test as
Tom faced heartbreaking losses that threatened to destroy him. A stunning
revelation of one man's determination to live life to its fullest, Man Shoes
demonstrates that new beginnings are possible at any age and at any stage of
life, no matter what obstacles get in the way. This story is an important
reminder that we can live a better life and influence others to do the same!
A must read for men of all ages, and for the women who love them.

MAKING A VISION A REALITY
As a kid, even before he could tie his shoes, Elliott Noble-Holt knew he wanted to be boss of his own business. When tensions within his family emerged, they left him an emotionally shattered and rudderless adolescent. Yet, within a few years, Noble-Holt created a multimillion-dollar, top-rated business. He also built his own strong, vibrant family.

How did he do it? In Bald Bearded Boss, Noble-Holt shares the depths of the struggles he faced during his teenage years. He then walks through the ways he addressed those struggles, one by one. In each case, he sought and discovered ways to turn his challenges into triumph. In this powerful and inspiring story, Noble-Holt details his step-by-step blueprint for success.

In your hands is the manual for raising children. Who says you can't be professionally successful and a good parent? Stop compromising. Satisfying work and a happy family? Yes, you can have it all. Chris Efessiou is the innovative, brazen mentor that every working parent needs. As an astute business leader, Chris learned early on that the skills he acquired in the boardroom transitioned seamlessly to the family room. Leading by example, mentoring, team building, mutual respect, accountability and trust are strategies that are equally effective when dealing with employees or assertive teens. By tuning into the message of CDO Chief Daddy Officer, you can be the same organized, effective leader at home that you are at the office, because you will learn how to harness your business smarts and channel them into proactive parenting. "Being professionally ambitious and a loving, emotionally available parent are not mutually exclusive," the author emphasizes, "because one costs the other nothing." Chris candidly shares his stories about raising his daughter to show how he was able to employ his business savvy to navigate the world of preadolescent years, and how you can do the same. No matter where you are in your parenting, the age of your children, or your present relationship with them, CDO Chief Daddy Officer will teach you how to apply the principals that guide the most successful business minds to raise happy, productive, well-adjusted, unentitled, successful adults who will want an ongoing loving relationship with their parents.

TWO THINGS THAT MAKE THIS BOOK A ONE-OF-A-KIND READ:
• CDO Chief Daddy Officer is a comprehensive blueprint that teaches you how to achieve success at home using fail-proof business tactics.
• The book offers a wealth of tips, illustrative examples and easy-to-follow strategies to help translate business savvy into smart parenting.

Can an individual turn the pain of a troubled childhood into a recipe for success as an adult?

In Who’s in the Waiting Room?, Neal Goldstein tells his own story of going from high school dropout to lawyer, a dramatic transformation that he achieved by tapping into the power of relationships. Alongside his journey of self-discovery, Neal presents five behaviors anyone can adopt to foster quality relationships: find your people, acknowledge the need for each other, listen more than you talk, recognize the value of face-to-face contact, and find common ground. He explains how the pain of his youth became his power and offers actionable success moves to help anyone recognize how strengthening relationships in their own lives can lead to success and satisfaction.

Your struggling teenager is going to a residential or wilderness treatment program. Their addictions, learning disabilities, or emotional/behavioral issues have brought you to a moment of decision. Heartsick, anxious, and exhausted, questions bounce endlessly around your mind, "Will this work? Was this really necessary? Will she ever forgive me? Can we handle him at home when the time comes?" Dr. Tim Thayne delivers the answers in his groundbreaking book Not by Chance. As an owner/therapist of wilderness and residential programs, Thayne was frustrated when young people made monumental progress, only to return home where things quickly unraveled. His mission became to vastly improve long-term success by crafting and proving a model to coach parents on their power to lead out through full engagement during treatment and management of the transition home. Not by Chance engages readers through solid research, simple exercises, and captivating stories taken from Thayne's own life and the living rooms of hundreds of American homes. This book serves up concrete tools, hope, confidence, and stamina for families, professionals and mentors.

Topics include:
• Why good programs work
• How to boost—not undermine—treatment
• Nine dangers waiting after discharge
• How to identify natural mentors for your teen
• What to do when the testing begins
• When and how to grant back privileges and freedoms
• How to ease your young adult's transition from treatment to independent living
• When you know you've succeeded

If you are even considering out-of-home treatment for your teen, do not gamble with the outcomes. Not by Chance should claim its rightful place on your nightstand. www.notbychance.com