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Napoleon the Great
The notion that history is made and its outcomes influenced only by “great men” is rightly considered old fashioned these days. However,...
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Becoming
Michelle Obama wasn’t always a lawyer, a working mom or the First Lady of the United States. Back in the 1970s, she was Michelle...
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Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is a name synonymous with golf, extraordinary success, and marital infidelity. Ever since emerging on the scene as a golf...
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Radical Candor
People have different views of what makes a good leader. Some see the sensitive and quiet type as their ideal boss, and others hold the...
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The House of Rothchild
What does the name Rothschild mean to you? While many people associate the name with a wealthy Jewish family or a thriving investment...
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Extreme Ownership
Leadership can sometimes be extreme. This holds especially true if your mission is to secure the city of Ramadi, which, during the Iraq...
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Shoe Dog
You certainly know the successful tagline of footwear giant Nike; Just Do It. It captures the daring spirit of Nike co-founder Phil...
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Shortness of Life.
Have you ever had the feeling that life is passing you by? Or that, despite your best intentions, you’re wasting your time? Well, you’re...
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Steve Jobs
It’s almost impossible to overstate the role that Steve Jobs played in the creation of our contemporary, computer-mediated world. A...
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Extraordinary Influence
How do you get the best out of people? Whether you’re a team leader, manager or a parent raising kids, the answer is deceptively simple -...
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Personal Kanban
If you browse the internet or your local bookstore, you’ll find an abundance of time management methods; some are no more than blown-up...
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The Coffee Bean
Every morning, all around the world, millions of people begin their day with the same basic ritual. Despite their many differences, they...
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The Infinite Game
When considering how well a business is doing, a lot of attention is given to stock prices. An endless parade of Wall Street analysts...
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Talking to Strangers
When British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain traveled to Munich to meet with Adolf Hitler in 1938, he wanted to get the measure of the...
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Managing Up
Many people aspire to a leadership position at work, but the reality is that not everyone will become a boss. On the other hand, almost...
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I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Why are so many Americans afraid of learning how to invest and save their money? The fact is that it’s simple. It all comes from having a...
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Range
In our complex and cutthroat world, there’s a lot of pressure to get a head start and specialize early. Many successful people, such as...
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Developing The Leader in You 2.0
On the battlefields and in the boardroom, in classrooms and in courtrooms, leaders play a crucial role; they bring people and...
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Men Are From Mars and Woman Are From Venus
This is a book that has been on my radar for many years and I finally managed to read it. It's a shame that it took me so long, as it...
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness and meditation are deeply rooted in the great civilizations and religious traditions of Asia. Their popularity in the West...
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The Road To Character
Your Facebook newsfeed is full of it; your Twitter feed, too. Selfies on the beach on holiday, self-obsessed complaints about minor...
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How to be a Stoic
The question of how to live has been necessary for every culture, religion and society in history. How should we tackle life’s...
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Letter from a Stoic
It’s often said that the past is a foreign country – but sometimes it’s as familiar as can be. Written almost 2,000 years ago, Letters...
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The Daily Stoic
Life can sometimes be a bit of a grind. It can be hard to know how to motivate yourself, or even figure out if you’re having a positive...
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