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"The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and...
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" Did you know 'how to succeed' books may be teaching you how to fail? Have you ever asked yourself why books you've read on how to succeed have not changed your life or helped you start living your dreams? Do these books just add more stuff to your already lengthy 'to do' list, but fail to produce significant results? This book explains why concepts in 'how to succeed' books don't work and will help you discover how to begin living your dreams NOW.
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"Mary is having an existential crisis. She's a good student, she never gets in trouble, and she is searching for the meaning of life. She always thought she'd find it in a perfect score on the SATs. But by junior year, Mary isn't so sure anymore. The first time, it's an accident. She forgets to do a history assignment. She even crosses "history essay" off in her pristine planner. And then: Nothing happens. She doesn't burst into flames, the world...
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Kaplan's ACT Prep Plus 2024 has the detailed subject review, practice tests, and expert strategies you need to be prepared for test day. This ACT prep book includes hundreds of practice questions, online practice tests, and video lessons from our experts to help you face test day with confidence.
11) You have a brain
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Throughout his life, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson has needed to overcome many obstacles: his father leaving the family, being considered stupid by his classmates in grade school, growing up in inner-city Detroit, and having a violent temper. But Dr. Carson didn't let his circumstances control him and instead discovered eight principles that helped shape his future... Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of Thinking Big: Talent,...
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"What is motivation? Why do we feel totally paralyzed to do certain things, and utterly unable to quit others? Too many people conclude, falsely, that they are just lazy, or lacking in willpower. But what they lack is a correct understanding of their own minds, of motivation, and the way that it operates ... This book is a self-help manual and an in-depth analysis of the psychology of motivation. It will teach you to stop procrastinating, kick your...
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"Imagination and motivation are key to young children's happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens. With this encouraging book, nurture children's imaginations and help them enjoy taking responsibility for their choices and goals. Back matter includes advice for motivating kids and teaching about goal setting at home, at school, and in childcare....
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