The Soup of Possibilities Bookshelf!
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This book is on Paul’s reading list.
From Amazons description:
Haden shows us how to reframe our thinking about the relationship of motivation to success. He meets us at our level–at the beginning of any big goal we have for our lives, a little anxious and unsure about our way forward, a little burned by self help books and strategies that have failed us in the past—and offers practical advice that anyone can use to stop stalling and start working on those dreams.
Haden takes the mystery out of accomplishment, proving that success isn’t about spiritual awakening or a lightning bolt of inspiration –as Tony Robbins and adherents of The Secret believe–but instead, about clear and repeatable processes. Using his own advice, Haden has consistently drawn 2 million readers a month to his posts, completed a 107-mile long mountain bike race, and lost 10 pounds in a month.
This book is on Paul’s reading list. It was recommended by Bonnie Mackin of Allen and Mackin Agency, Goosehead Insurance:
From Amazons description:
What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson’s answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.
Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
I was so moved by “The Road Less Travelled” that when this book came out I had to read it.
This book contains, among other things, Dr. Peck’s model of spiritual growth which I reference in my book Rules Of The Spirit. That one thing makes this book a worthy read.
The model is Dr. Peck’s condensed version of theologian James Fowler’s “Stages of Faith” – a 7-stage model, and rather a difficult read; it’ll make your head hurt.
Since I reference Dr. Peck’s model frequently, the question often comes up – is one stage better than another. I liken the question to asking whether it’s better to be a 10 year old, or a 15 year old, or an adult. Is one better than the other? I would say no, they are just natural stages of growth. It is good to move along the growth curve, and I wouldn’t really want to go back, but it doesn’t seem appropriate to say that one is better than the other. Interestingly, “adult” applies, at least legally, to anyone 18 years of age or older, but I bet you’d agree that there is a vast difference between an 18-year-old and a 60-year-old. The mental, emotional, and spiritual growth doesn’t necessarily stop at 18.
The real benefit of the model is that with an understanding of the model, and being able to identify where another person fits into the model, it becomes possible to modify my own behavior to fit the other person. Since a Stage 2 Institutional finds peace in their “black and whiteness” it doesn’t help for me to speak in terms of technicolor – it just pushes them into fear, and the fear shuts down communication. One thing Ann and I have found is that people are where they need to be, spiritually. It doesn’t help to try to get someone to understand concepts they’re not ready for – when they’re ready they’ll seek it out. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. The inverse is true: when the teacher is ready, the student will appear.
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With The Heart Of A Buddha
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Recommended by Catherine Mulvihill of My Happy Insides
Cat spoke of the story about the tiger in a cage, who was given a new habitat. When the tiger was placed in the new habitat, it still just paced in the same 12×12 space as it was used to – it never took advantage of the newer, bigger space. That’s the discomfort we feel when we are presented with a new, greater possibility.
From Amazon’s description:
Writing with great warmth and clarity, Tara Brach brings her teachings alive through personal stories and case histories, fresh interpretations of Buddhist tales, and guided meditations. Step by step, she leads us to trust our innate goodness, showing how we can develop the balance of clear-sightedness and compassion that is the essence of Radical Acceptance. Radical Acceptance does not mean self-indulgence or passivity. Instead it empowers genuine change: healing fear and shame and helping to build loving, authentic relationships. When we stop being at war with ourselves, we are free to live fully every precious moment of our lives.
I’ve forgotten where I came across this book recommendation.
From Amazon’s description:
The first book of its kind, The Art of the Sale is the result of a pilgrimage to learn the secrets of the world’s foremost sales gurus. Bestselling author Philip Delves Broughton tracked down anyone who could help him understand what it took to achieve greatness in sales, from technology billionaires to the most successful saleswoman in Japan to a cannily observant rug merchant in Morocco. The wisdom and experience Broughton acquired, revealed in this outstanding book, demonstrates as never before the complex alchemy of effective selling and the power it has to overcome challenges we face every day.
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Recommended by Mike Short of the Pro Business Network.
From the Amazon description:
Assaraf and Smith know how to minimize risk and maximize success, and The Answer provides a framework for sharing their wisdom, experience, and skills with the millions of people who want to accomplish their own dreams in life. Using cutting-edge research into brain science and quantum physics, they show how readers can actually rewire their brains for success and create the kind of extraordinary lives they want. By teaching readers how to attract and use newly discovered “uncommon” senses to achieve business success, the authors demonstrate the beliefs, habits, thoughts, and actions that they have used to build eighteen multimillion-dollar companies.
Any reader who follows this step-by-step process to build his or her career will experience an enormous life transformation and reach an exceptional level of living.