Washoe County Library System

"Lessons from top achievers around the world on developing your unique potential"--Container.

Offers advice on using time more effectively, including stop putting things off, nurturing support networks, and scheduling for value.

What if you could, with a little effort, live an extraordinary life? A life in which you felt deep passion for everything you did, and always had time for what matters most? A life in which you had the power, the daring, and the will to make your boldest dreams come true, all while you happily left feelings of inadequacy or guilt behind? It is possible to take your life from ordinary to extraordinary. The secret? Cultivating the entrepreneurial...

"We're in the middle of an epidemic of average. So-called "normal" people get up every day, go to work, do what's asked of them, leave promptly at 5, and return home to sit on the couch and watch TV. Society tells us that this is what it means to lead a balanced life. Don't stress too much or work too hard. Your career isn't everything. But Grant Cardone thinks this preoccupation with balance has really just given an excuse to be mediocre. The bestselling...

"Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson draw on firsthand experience starting and scaling multiple companies over nearly two decades to crystallize their advice in Level Up, a how-to guide for small business owners. They share stories of building their own businesses, as well as actionable principles for founders looking to propel their ventures forward. They cover such topics as hiring, identifying a revenue strategy, recognizing when growth is a trap, and...

"El libro definitivo para dejar de ser esclavo del dinero y mejorar tu vida Hazte las siguientes preguntas: ¿Tienes bastante dinero? ¿Pasas suficiente tiempo con tu familia y amigos? ¿Vuelves a casa del trabajo lleno de energía? ¿Tienes una vida completa y estás satisfecho? Si has respondido que no a alguna de estas preguntas, este libro es para ti. Vicki Robin ofrece en La bolsa o la vida un programa de nueve pasos con el que descubrirás el...

Turn Your Fandom Into Cash teaches fans how to power up their own geeky businesses, harness the power of their fandom, and shield themselves against the wrath of intellectual property holders. This book will also offer real-world examples for aspiring Tony Starks and Bruce Waynes. In many cases, these passion-pursuits have led to full-time careers; in one case, it created a $100 million business. This book is filled with advice from geeky creators,...

"What stops us from succeeding? Do we not believe in ourselves? The most critical part of achievement might be perspective. Creating self-confidence takes focus and determination. But accomplishing great ambitions is possible. We can become the people we want to be and have our dream careers. The first step is to embrace change. Next, is to examine our lives. What do we truly want? when you have answered this question, you have found your North Star....

Ambitous young window cleaner J. Pierpont Finch buys a book describing how to get ahead in the business world and sets out to try the methods shown. Armed with the titular manual, an ambitious window washer seeks to climb the corporate ladder.