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Johnwrochester
"Kill enough time, and time will kill you. -Me "
Lexington, KY
Joined 09/28/2008

About Me

I am an entrepreneur that is married and have a daughter. I love reading and will read just about anything in front of me! I get a rush by learning and I see something new in everything I read.

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You share sooo much!! thanks:)

Amanda's picture
Posted by Amanda on October 3, 2008 3:14 PM PDT

No problem, thanks for reading :)

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Posted by Johnwrochester on October 4, 2008 8:59 AM PDT

You are truly prolific and inspiring!

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Posted by livetotry on November 1, 2008 2:17 PM PDT

Thanks a lot!

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Posted by Johnwrochester on November 2, 2008 7:23 PM PST

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ThinkSimpleNow.com

"Nice new website!"
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How many times in life and at work do you make simple things complicated? Yeah? Me too. Sometimes the answer is right in front of our noses, but we... read more
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Think Simple Now|Positive Attitude|blog

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Productivity501.com

"Great idea, great execution"
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How can a website...something so impersonal, bring people close together in a way that changes their outlook on their jobs and lives? I don't know,... read more
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Mark W. Shead|Time Management|blog

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The Art of Friendship

"Brought a group of strangers together!"
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As I mentioned in some other posts around here, I have a group of guys that I mentor at my church and its kind of hard to make them "open up" and... read more
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Sally Horchow|Relationships|books

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Who Will Cry when You Die?: Life Lessons from...

"Go through the emotions now...if you can."
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I first thought "what a morbid book!" but curiosity got the best of me, so I had to read it. To be honest it is a depressing book if you aren't already... read more
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Robin S. Sharma|Grieving|books

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Raw Food/Real World: 100 Recipes to Get the Glow

"Guilt-free kick in the pants to a healthier life."
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Do I like raw food? No. Should I? Yes. This book is great at showing you exactly what to eat, and how much to really change how you feel and what... read more
Johnwrochester recommends: Yes
Matthew Kenney|Healthy Cooking|books

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The Wisdom of Depression: A Guide to Understanding...

"Amazing break through information that drug companies..."
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There is a lot to be said about natural healing from different problems that people face in life such as depression. I am really impressed by the... read more
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Jonathan G. Zuess|Depression|books

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Addiction by Prescription

"This All-American Horror Story really hits home!"
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Just about everyone knows about how drug companies have a hold of the American economy and psyche, but what people don't know is how sick we really... read more
Johnwrochester recommends: Yes
Joan E. Gadsby|Addiction|books

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Living Rich by Spending Smart: How to Get More...

"How many holes are in your pockets?"
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Best advice I ever heard for making money and being rich was "fill the holes in your pockets". It doesn't matter how much money you make, if you have... read more
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Gregory Karp|Saving Money|books

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Breaking Free from Emotional Eating

"A life style change of focus and priority"
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During the economic crisis of 2008, I've watched a trend in comfort food sales. They are all through the roof. McDonalds just today posted more than... read more
Johnwrochester recommends: Yes
Geneen Roth|Eating Disorders|books

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Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify...

"Great read, really makes you think and change your ways!"
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1 word... FASCINATING. I think that everyone reading this book will get a gentle guilt free nudge that you've been in the same situation. Why do we... read more
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Carol Tavris|Anger Management|books

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The 7 habits of Highly Effective Teens

"15 year olds tested, leader approved..."
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I think some of the other reviewers of this book might be lacking perspective. This book is written from an adult's perspective and so it may not... read more
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Sean Covey|Self Motivation|books

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Five Good Minutes: 100 Morning Practices To Help...

"I wasn't a morning person...til now!"
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I am not a morning person! At ALL! I really struggle with this. So being a fan of the other two books, Evenings and Work, I knew I had to give this... read more
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Jeffrey Brantley|Meditation|books

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Five Good Minutes in the Evening: 100 Mindful...

"5 Minutes that can change your life (in a good way)"
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When I get home from work, I'm the first one to crack open the laptop and see how I can be productive...(like what I'm doing right now!)...but this... read more
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Jeffrey Brantley|Meditation|books

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Five Good Minutes at Work: 100 Mindful Practices...

"Possibly the best white elephant Christmas gift!"
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I am guilty of taking 55 minutes, even 5 hours at work to slack off...and the opposite is true, I've worked 22 hour days, so I know what it means... read more
Johnwrochester recommends: Yes
Jeffrey Brantley|Meditation|books

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The Joy of Laziness: Why Life Is Better Slower...

"Laziness isn't slothfulness! "
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If you're anything like me, your mind never stops. As anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit knows, its very hard to tell your brain to stop seeing... read more
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Peter Axt|Relaxation|books

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Sugar Busters!

"A diet for the rest of us!"
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For those of us who are not "crazy" and do not have the ability to say no to all types of dairy, this is a diet that really works. I strongly believe... read more
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H. Leighton Steward|Better Health Diets|diets

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TipsForSuccess.org

"Great site, for you, by you!"
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Do you have a small business? Do you get tired of the day to day quibble in your office? Office politics? Pay rates? This is a great site to go and... read more
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TipForSuccess.org|Business Success|website

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Monster.com

"Monster.com < Craigslist.com"
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My opinion of this site is that its a great idea, but execution is everything. On one hand, yes, if you need a job, its nice. But speaking as someone... read more
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Monster.com|Job Search|website

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The Great Divorce

"CS Lewis was always ahead of his time. "
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To write on this particular subject matter with the precision and care that CS Lewis is legendary for is something not of this world. Call it inspired,... read more
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C.S. Lewis|Christianity|books

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The Last Lecture

"Beautiful book, beautiful man! "
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After watching the dateline special on this man, I had to read the book! Corny as it sounds, thats how I found him. Randy is a one of a kind man.... read more
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Randy Pausch|Success in Life|books

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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

"Create your life"
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Creativity is really a hard thing to "pin down". How can you measure it? How can you contain it? How can you produce it? This book makes you think... read more
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Julia Cameron|Creativity|books

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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling...

"Beautiful book for women especially."
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Growing up in a small town it was easy to see how many high schoolers my age really found their own wealth in who they were dating at the time. I... read more
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Melody Beattie|Co-dependency|books

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Play to Win in Business and Life: Your Playbook...

"Good listen, but a bit pricy for what you get."
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Hate him or love him, he is who he is. Donald Trump is one incredible American story. From billionaire to bankrupt and back again, from marriage,... read more
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Les Hewitt|Business Success|audio

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Art of Closing the Sale: The Key to Making More...

"It is an art..."
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I absolutely despise sales people! Well, that is until I became one. Its a very difficult task and really, most people are not cut out for it. You... read more
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Brian Tracy|Business Success|books

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Goals!: How to get Everything You Want- Faster...

"Set it, but don't forget it."
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This book, and one of my favorite procrastination books should be sold together. Its one thing to have goals, but its another to actually act on them.... read more
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Brian Tracy|Business Success|audio

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The Greatest Salesman in the World

"Learning by osmosis "
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Being a Christian the parable antics of this book were fascinating. I loved its use of wit and humor webbed together with wisdom and advice. I think... read more
Johnwrochester recommends: Yes
Og Mandino|Business Success|books

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Peggy McColl: Magnet For Money

"Unbelievable"
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I'm surprised I'm the first person to review this! It was a bit pricy, but me and a friend went in together to get this package. Before I read through... read more
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Peggy McColl|Business Success|audio

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The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of...

"This is where its at!"
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I was lucky enough to get one of the first run copies of this book. The Secret is and will be what he's most known for, but I believe this is a condensed... read more
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Bruce H. Lipton|Influence|books

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Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow: Discovering...

"find out what you love to do, and then find a way..."
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This book was right up my alley when I saw the title because my mom used to say to me, "find out what you love to do, and then find a way to make... read more
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Marsha Sinetar|Career|books

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The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your...

"This book makes a difference on your attitude!"
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Ever heard "the difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude" ? Well thats what this book is all about. How to not worry about the... read more
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John C. Maxwell|Persuasion|audio

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Developing the Leader Within You

"Real life application for all walks of life."
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Maxwell points out correctly that there are a lot of managers that just "rose to the top". These are people who were in the right place at the right... read more
Johnwrochester recommends: Yes
John C. Maxwell|Leadership|books

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Go Put Your Strengths to Work: Six Powerful Steps...

"Giving you the freedom to do what you love."
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Step 1. Know what your strengths are. Step 2. Milk them for all that they are worth! I am a big supporter of this ideology. This is my example.... read more
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Marcus Buckingham|Success|books

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The First Billion Is the Hardest: How Believing...

"Great book, great message, great American."
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I got turned on to this book after watching and seeing T Boone Pickens everywhere on TV ads. I wanted to look into what it was all about. The title... read more
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T. Boone Pickens|Success|books

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Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want

"The leap from good to great."
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The idea in this book revolves around the idea that you have what you have in life based on what others around you have. Those ideals and beliefs... read more
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James Arthur Ray|Success|books

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Productivity In Context

"Good start...but it needs VIDEOS"
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Unfortunately this website is quite new and "fresh" to the idea of good design. I will let you decide for yourself. However the content is geared... read more
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Stephen Smith|Success|website

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Get People to Do What You Want: How to Use Body...

"20 years later, still genius."
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I actually read this while in college. (communications degree) This couldn't be truer. The laws of attraction are strangely close to the laws of disattraction... read more
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Gregory Hartley|Communication Skills|books

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Let's Get Financial Savvy! From Debt-Free to...

"The best part is the author!"
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Want to know how rich people stay rich? they plug the holes in their pockets! I think the best part of this book is the author. Her spunk and excitement... read more
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Dr. Lois Center-Shabazz|Personal Finance|books

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The Full Wealth Beyond Reason Program

"Nothing to see here, move along!"
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I'll be the first to admit I didn't finish going through this course. Actually because of the daunting size I have really had to cherry pick what... read more
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Bob Doyle|Money & Career|Programs

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Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement

"In a word: comprehensive."
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In life there really are two avenues. Fear and Love. Fears drive so many people's lives, they don't even know what its like to really live. These... read more
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Anthony Robbins|Self Motivation|books

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Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate...

"Makes you cry..."
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People of all ages should read this. I heard this book was written in 30 days as well and I have to say its genius. It revolves around the idea that... read more
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Anthony Robbins|Self Motivation|books

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Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating...

"You're procrastinating right now by not reading!"
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Amazing book! I was the WORST procrastinator in high school and college, but now that I'm out doing my own thing, I know the importance of biting... read more
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Brian Tracy|Self Motivation|books

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What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story...

"Diverse and inspiring to any young person."
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My daughter has been dealing with this question and when she went off to college she left this book behind and I read it. I think this book is inspiring... read more
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Po Bronson|Self Motivation|books

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Your Destiny Switch: Master Your Key Emotions,...

"Personalized self help. Brilliant!"
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The root of most all self help books that I've read is that you can only be really great, if you know what great is, and then also, to know who you... read more
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Peggy McColl|Self Motivation|books

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Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding...

"A bright spot in the world of inspiration."
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This book is like "the purpose driven life" without the religion. I whole heartedly believe there is a plan to people's lives, that there is such... read more
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Dan Millman|Self Motivation|books

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It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How...

"Great concept, a little lacking on excitement."
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Ever heard the Chinese proverb, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today? Well its true and this couldn't be a... read more
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Barbara Sher|Self Motivation|books

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Take Time for Your Life: A Personal Coach's Seven...

"Great for road trips with the spouse"
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If you watch Oprah, you may have caught Cheryl and her list making crazy skills. This journey helps you organize your life by organizing your processes.... read more
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Cheryl Richardson|Self Motivation|audio

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Life Makeovers: 52 Practical & Inspiring Ways...

"Want next year to be better than the last?"
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I got this book on my birthday last year from my wife...she knows I love these sorts of things. My birthday is October 27, so I am on week 51, and... read more
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Cheryl Richardson|Self Motivation|books

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Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want

"What a mindset!"
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What a way to think about life! This book is no baloney. Just like the title states, "wishcraft" - its not about wishing, wanting, or hoping, its... read more
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Barbara Sher|Self Motivation|books

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How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life

"Beautiful idea, beautiful story!"
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Amazing story of hope is what this is all about. Many of us can sit back and think our best years are behind us when we reach our 50s, 60s, and beyond,... read more
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Mark Victor Hansen|Self Motivation|books

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The Present: Discovering What is Important at...

"I needed this book in a real life situation!"
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I disagree with the other reviewer. Yeah, Dr. Johnson's book isn't brimming with brilliant new ideas, but thats not what its supposed to be, its the... read more
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Spencer Johnson|Self Motivation|books

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From Sabotage to Success: How to Overcome Self-Defeating...

"Major take-aways with this book!"
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If you ever said "poor me" read this book. Its a journey of a girl growing into a woman in body and mind, and its really a transformative book. When... read more
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Sheri O. Zampelli|Self Motivation|books