Success @ Life By Reading discussion

Great stuff Vivek. Thank you for sharing.

Just joined the site and found this group...marvelous!

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“The measure of your character and mental toughness is the space between what you are doing and what you could be doing”

William James Moore, Author
"On Character and Mental Toughness"

William wrote: "“The measure of your character and mental toughness is the space between what you are doing and what you could be doing”

William James Moore, Author
"On Character and Mental Toughness""

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I have written a book called makin it right by april joy on Amazon. This book may help young teenage girls that get involved at a very young age to realize they can be very successful in life. Additionally, women that are in abusive relationships can get out and be happy.

I am Francois Gabbidon, a motivational speaker from the UK. i have worked on government contracts to develop disenfranchsed youth and helping them into sustained employment. I have an eBook called Vision To Venture: Acieving You Purpose that talks about the elements and applications necessary to discover and walk in your lifes purpose.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vision-To-Ven...

i look forward to hearing all of your introductions and comments

Hello all,I am Terry Dicken in Kansas City. Most people never figure out who they are. I am fortunate to discover I am an educator and Learner. I read a wide variety of books, but do love to read the books that motivate me to become better at who I am. Thanks for having me in the group.

Hi every one!

I'm new to the group but really like what I see. I am Omar Jarvis a motivational speaker, a commendable substance abuse counselor, founder of Divine Inspirational Motivation, a website that motivates many on a daily basis and author of Dare 2 Change and Dare 2 Succeed set for release Feb 21st 2015. I am also a creditable member of Toastmasters International and enjoys speaking to others to inspire.

I have added my book to the book shelf and hope that it will reach many in efforts to help empower and change lives. I as well love self help books. Please feel free to connect with me if you like. Thank You!

Also Check out Dare 2 Change book trailer.
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Omar wrote: "Hi every one!

I'm new to the group but really like what I see. I am Omar Jarvis a motivational speaker, a commendable substance abuse counselor, founder of Divine Inspirational Motivation, a webs..."

Hi Omar. Great to see a fellow Toastmaster. Welcome to the group.

Thanks, likewise.

Hello, my name is Kinja Dixon and I am grateful to be a part of your group. I am a recently retired sales executive that is loving life in this phase of my growth.

Hello, my name is Stephany D. Minor and I am glad to be apart of this group. My mission is the empower, speak, and write with courage and faith for myself and others. Someone told me about Toastmaster International, and I see here that there are members of Toastmaster International. Great! I am in the right group!

Hi Guys,

My name is Bryce Barrows and I am a self help freak. I love reading Self Help books, Success Books, Books on Entrepreneurship and anything that will improve my business or myself.

I joined the group in the hope of finding great books to help me build my knowledge in the area.

Looking forward to making friends and much more.

Have a nice day,
Bryce

Welcome Bryce!

Hi all,

My name is Maya. I really love to learn, esp. from books. As my local proverb said: "Book is a window to discover the world and thousands of life".

So I joined this group to learn from you and hope I can contribute back too :)

Hi All,
I'm Bill and I love self-help books -- reading, writing, reviewing and discussing! I believe that we can truly change our lives by exchanging wisdom with others. I've written some self help books on success, communication and mood disorders as well as some children's fables -- we have to start improving humanity while they are young! I look forward to sharing and receiving many life lessons with you all.

Hello all!

I'm Cherice and it's great to happen upon this page. What an honor to be in the presence if so many wonderful and like-minded individuals. I'm a clinically trained therapist turned entrepreneur. I too am a self-help junkie. I love reading, especially books that work to raise my levels of awareness and expectations. Like many, I'm an avid member of a Toastmasters chapter here in Chicago. Personal development never tires and it's a road worth traveling.

Great to meet you all!

Hello everyone, I am retired for six years from forty years in the Information Systems field. I have been interested in self help books for many years and decided to write my story that could potentially help others. Marketing the book is a bit difficult. Especially to the audience that it may help. If you have any suggestions, please write. The name of my book is makin it right by april joy on Amazon. Thanks.

Hello! I have always been an avid self-help reader. Through Goodreads I've rediscovered fiction too, but continue to read at least one personal/professional development book each month.

I was just accepted into my local annual Leadership class, so I think my quota of PD will increase for awhile. The intensity of the class and the circle of business leaders is so exciting but also scaring the heck out of me, so I'm currently studying Robin Sharma's Crush Your Fears course.

"The place where your greatest fears live is also where your greatest potential lies."

For me, this is public speaking. So I'm going to run straight toward Toastmasters and other opportunities to improve in this area and hopefully Leadership won't be so intimidating!

Hi Jessi!

Toastmasters is great for developing public speaking skills. Welcome and be well!

Hello All!

I'm currently working as an elementary counselor and blogger/self-publisher over at www.thehelpfulcounselor.com

I am also certified in secondary education (English) as well as special education (emotionally impaired).

I'm currently involved in a life-long love affair with books and education. Books are an addiction and I have been known to amass large amounts of reading material throughout my house.

I feel very fortunate that I am able to meld my two loves into my career. Helping kids to better themselves through literature is an amazing feeling!

Best Wishes,
Heather

Hi there - I am new to the group. I am a corporate psychologist who loves to read leadership books. There are so many great ones out there, and I really make an effort to keep up with all the materials.

I haven't done Toastmaster's before, although last year I did an improv comedy class to get used to putting myself out there. It was a lot of fun and I highly recommend it for people working on public speaking!

Hi, I'm Bill, author of "On Character and Mental Toughness." More about me and my book : http://coachbillmoore.wordpress.com/a...

Hello.

I was happy to come across your group. I own and manage a business strategy consulting firm (Performance Business Design) and as such have to do a lot of business reading. So it's nice to get suggestions from all of you (as well as make some of my own). Do we have a monthly group read? I hope so!

Ciao-ciao.

Hey guys. My name is Ryan and it's good to be here.

To be honest, I don't like reading when I was a teenager. But as I started to step into the society, a friend of mine told me that in order to step up to the game, I have to start reading.

Once I get started, I couldn't stop, and that was 8 years ago. I am now a start-up entrepreneur and all the more, I need to expand my skills and knowledge thru reading.

It's great to be here and look forward to share with you guys. On a side note, feel free to hook me up if you have any travel inquiries as I am in the tourism industry, particularly for Asia market :)

Hi there! I am a corporate psychologist and management consultant who has written "The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others...and in Yourself." There is actually a giveaway going on that ends today. I would love it if you would check it out - it has gotten praise from best-selling authors Adam Grant, Marshall Goldsmith. Also, Chris Yeh, the co-author of a current bestseller "The Alliance" wrote the foreword.

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Thanks!

Hello Everyone!
I am a manager practicing leadership. I believe people come first in all facets of our lives. I am here to discuss self help books, business and leadership. I look forward to our lively discussions and following the groups reviews on leadership books and self help.

Feel free to visit my profile or my blog on davidferrers.com



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Ryan_hg wrote: "Hey guys. My name is Ryan and it's good to be here.

To be honest, I don't like reading when I was a teenager. But as I started to step into the society, a friend of mine told me that in order to ..."

I was the same! I only read when I had too. Now, I do it even when I can't find the time. I never went to college and I think I missed out. I read a lot and it takes a lot of reading to keep up with being a good people manager.

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Hey guys, I love writing and has written two books. But the paradoxical thing is I don't read and can't read anything for more than a sentence.

My books are "Stories from the Air" and "Inexorable States of Mind".

Vivek wrote: "Hi, I'm Vivek Rajan Vivek and prefer reading books that expand the mind, are enlightening, and thought provoking. I'm mostly into non-fiction but the one piece of fiction that has held me spell bou..."

My name is Traci. I am new to Goodreads. I love all self-help books.

I enjoy Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, too. His books are inspiring, and they make the reader think.

My favorite quote of all time is Hyrum W. Smith's "There is no chance, no fate, no destiny that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul."

I wrote a short e-book called "Accept No Trash Talk", which is about overcoming obstacles in life, and in relationships. I use brief examples from my life, history, and current events to illustrate how every person has the power to overcome tremendous odds.

http://www.amazon.com/Accept-Trash-Ta...

Thanks for including me in the group!

Hi Vivek Rajan Vivek,

I'd like to comment on ”How come Age and Maturity are not Linear.”

“Older people should be wiser and more mature than the young. But that’s not always the case. There are young people who are wise beyond time."

I applaud you for this statement because based on my own experience, sometimes my own adult children share perspectives I had not thought of.

Also want to share that I find the following excerpt from your book very helpful: "Tens of car start at the same time. In the very first lap there are accidents. Some drop out, the rest return to the paddock to get fixed and return to the race. As the race progresses, cars get overtaken and eventually get lapped (where the first car is now ahead by an entire lap)... So is the case with life and humans. Everything started at the same time but down the line things happened. For practical purposes we invented the past and the future. Spiritually, only the present exists. If that is the case then the past and the future don't exist."

I like your theories/perspective and I look forward to reading more. Thanks for sharing these points in your excerpt and thank you for the links :)

~Krystalina

Your Positive Potential: Action Steps for Self-Empowerment

I agree. These are some excellent insights!

Hi all!

I just joined this goodreads and i'm super excited about this group!

I'm a senior at USC so I'm about to join the "real world".

I love reading good books and my latest obsession is biographies and autobiographies about successful people, a little inspiration for me.

The latest one I just finished is Fire & Ice: My Wall Street Journey by Jung-Sook Camilla Lee. She's a local author I met on campus and one of the nicest ladies I've ever spoken too.

If you guys have any great ideas for my read pleasse let me know!

Hi everyone!

I am fairly new to Goodreads and to this group. I am very excited about what I see in the discussions and look forward to what may come. I love reading just about any type of book, however, I especially love books that make me want to improve myself and really make me appreciate life.

One book that I recently read that still keeps coming to my heart is The Longest Distance by David Scott. I highly recommend this book as it really lifted my heart to a new appreciation.

I look forward to this group's discussions and recommended readings!

I enjoy reading and applying information from self development books along with real life experience. I look forward to discussions in this group.

Hi all. I'm a self-improvement-book junkie, though truth be told I listen to more in my car than I read in print. I like everything from philosophical stuff to efficiency/productivity stuff to financial stuff. Basically anything that I think can make me more effective or successful I will read/listen to.

I also wrote a book of my own that falls into this category. It's called
Only Read the Fine Print. It's a collection of ideas, insights, and anecdotes that I want to make sure my children have easy access to. If you hurry you can sign up for the giveaway that's going on right now and maybe win a free copy. ;)

So with that in mind... what one idea or piece of advice has made the biggest difference in your life? What do you hope your kids/the next generation learns sooner than you did? And if you got that idea from a book, what book was it?

Just joined the group. I have owned my own company for 22+ years and have been blessed to be very successful. I wanted to try and help others succeed with their own business, I have been working on my book for well over a year, lots of case studies and practical info to help people. I will have two free e-books supplement for Women and Vets.

My book One Million in the Bank in 3-7 Years will be out in a couple of months. Love to hear peoples ideas and book recommendations.
Mike
www.onemillioninthebank.com

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Hello fellow readers and writers!
Looking forward to sharing books and ideas.
I am your friendly, experienced and wise Uncle Ralph, a writer, advisor and cheerleader for entrepreneurs. Two books published recently for entrepreneurs, based on sharing stories and learning together entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur are here at Goodreads for your review. Or go to LearningEntrepreneurship.com for more: http://bit.ly/URalphBooks

I am looking for feedback, ratings and reviews. Many thanks for your interest,
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Hello fellow readers,
I am Rahul KULKARNI from India. I am Aeronautical Engineer by learning and Designer by profession. I like reading World War related stuff and Corporate and Management books. Sometimes a touch of romantic books thrown in when I feel all alone ^_^

Nice meeting you all! Let's be in touch!

-Rahul

Hello Everyone,

I am Cesar Gealogo from the Philippines. I am a police officer and I love reading motivational books. Reading such kind of stuff could make myself always motivated to do the task I am suppose to accomplish.

Looking forward for a great conversations.

Regards,

Cesar

just finished Don't Give Up Don't Give In written by zamperini from the movie Unbroken. great to rebuild your life after the war and to forgive your captors and move on by giving back to the youth.

Hello, my author/pen name is Talyah but my real name is Sabra. I am from Kansas in the United States. Most of what I read is related to self-help. I found the title of this group personally fitting and felt further intrigue when I read various posts and realized members were from several different countries. How exciting to share reading recommendations, ideas, views, etc. with such an eclectic group! I'll share how my memoir may be of interest later if I think others in the group may benefit from it and if the timing seems more appropriate.

Hello everyone and happy new year. I'm Patrick, and it's nice to meet all of you.

I've written a book called The Awful Grace of God: A Memoir of Faith, Death and the Survival of Hope which lays out the crisis and journey of faith my family and I took following the death of our son, Jesse, in an automobile accident while he served in the Peace Corps in Guinea, Africa 15 years ago. Writing the book was a tremendous help in getting though the most difficult time of our lives - I hope it may help others wrestling with their own grief / faith challenges.

I'm a voracious reader, some of my favorite works are noted in my profile.

New to Goodreads (and this group) - looking forward to learning together with this community.

Hello! I'm Jeff and I have a passion to empower leaders, business owners, and individuals to focus on, and pursue, what truly matters to them. Relationships are big with me and is an area of expertise.
I have a leadership company, speak at various companies and events, and am the author of Succeed in the New Normal: Winning Strategies to Succeed in an Unfamiliar World, Second Edition. I'm working on two books currently and look forward to meeting many of you!

Hi,
I am Etienne, I am glad to join this great group of great minds! I believe knowledge is power. Let us exploit the sky is the limit. I am from Edmonton Albert Canada. I like reading self development books. I started getting involved in this personal development industry August 2013 . And I have had a life changing experience.