Think of The War of Art as tough love...for yourself.Since 2002, The War of Art has inspired people around the world to defeat "resistance"; to recognize and knock down dream-blocking barriers and to silence the naysayers within us. Resistance kicks everyone's butt, and the desire to defeat it is equally as universal. The War of Art identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success. Though it was written for writers, it has been embraced by business entrepreneurs, actors, dancers, painters, photographers, filmmakers, military service members, and thousands of others around the world.
Some difficult people aren’t just hard to deal with—they’re dangerous.Do you know someone whose moods swing wildly? Do they act unreasonably suspicious or antagonistic? Do they blame others for their own problems?When a high-conflict person has one of five common personality disorders—borderline, narcissistic, paranoid, antisocial, or histrionic—they can lash out in risky extremes of emotion and aggression. And once an HCP decides to target you, they’re hard to shake.But there are ways to protect yourself. Using empathy-driven conflict management techniques, Bill Eddy, a lawyer and therapist with extensive mediation experience, will teach you to:- Spot warning signs of the five high-conflict personalities in others and in yourself. - Manage relationships with HCPs at work and in your private life. - Safely avoid or end dangerous and stressful interactions with HCPs.Filled with expert advice and real-life anecdotes, 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life is an essential guide to helping you escape negative relationships, build healthy connections, and safeguard your reputation and personal life in the process. And if you have a high-conflict personality, this book will help you help yourself.
A concise collection of leadership lessons from Admiral William H. McRaven, drawing on his Navy SEAL experience to offer practical, no-nonsense guidance for leaders at all levels. Short, memorable chapters distill core principles—courage, accountability, resilience, and decisiveness—into actionable advice for leading teams and making tough decisions.
A concise patristic commentary on 1 Corinthians 13, John Chrysostom's The Love Chapter offers a vivid homiletic exposition of Christian love—its nature, primacy, and practical expression for believers. Drawing on Scripture and pastoral insight, Chrysostom explains how love surpasses spiritual gifts and remains the enduring ethic of Christian life.
