Books by Dan Sullivan

In this book you will learn that measuring your current self vs. your former self has enormous psychological benefits. And that's really the key to this deceptively simple yet multi-layered concept that will have you feeling like you are making progress even when times are tough, which in turn will bolster motivation, confidence and success.

An indispensable guide to the newest version of the Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect certificationThe newly revised Second Edition of the Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect Study Guide delivers a proven and effective roadmap to success on the latest Professional Cloud Architect accreditation exam from Google. You'll learn the skills you need to excel on the test and in the field, with coverage of every exam objective and competency, including focus areas of the latest exam such as Kubernetes, Anthos, and multi-cloud architectures. The book explores the design, analysis, development, operations, and migration components of the job, with intuitively organized lessons that align with the real-world job responsibilities of a Google Cloud professional and with the PCA exam topics. Architects need more than the ability to recall facts about cloud services, they need to be able to reason about design decisions. This study guide is unique in how it helps you learn to think like an architect: understand requirements, assess constraints, choose appropriate architecture patterns, and consider the operational characteristics of the systems you design. Review questions and practice exams use scenario-based questions like those on the certification exam to build the test taking skills you will need.In addition to comprehensive material on compute resources, storage systems, networks, security, legal and regulatory compliance, reliability design, technical and business processes, and more, you'll get:* The chance to begin or advance your career as an in-demand Google Cloud IT professional* Invaluable opportunities to develop and practice the skills you'll need as a Google Cloud Architect* Access to the Sybex online learning center, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key termsThe ideal resource for anyone preparing for the Professional Cloud Architect certification from Google, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect Study Guide, 2nd Edition is also a must-read resource for aspiring and practicing cloud professionals seeking to expand or improve their technical skillset and improve their effectiveness in the field.

The most successful entrepreneurs are never satisfied with the status quo. They're always looking for opportunities to push beyond the boundaries of their industry and marketplace, into new territories where they can use their unique skills to create increasing value for their desired audience. Break free from competition and, instead, collaborate with other 10x achievers to create totally "free zones" where no one else has yet ventured and growth is unlimited. This is the essence of entrepreneurism.Here are just 10 quick benefits listeners often experience when they apply this content.They… Break away from competition and collaborate with other 10x achievers. Create "free zones" where no one else has yet ventured and growth is unlimited. Discover their 10x advantage and unique value in the marketplace. Experience new possibilities and payoffs that grow extraordinarily quickly. Expand their creativity and credibility in ways competitors can't understand. Enjoy a profitable advantage of formerly unseen abundant situations. Feel decades younger by adopting a Free Zone mindset. Grow in confidence by escaping the downward pull of limits and expectations. Exchange self-comparison for self-creation a reality where everybody wins. Transform their best capabilities in ways that communicate they're easy to collaborate with. Achieve competition-free growth and profit starting today!

Not all heroes wear capes. You might not think of yourself as a hero, but every time you create value for others, you're benefiting people and making life easier or better for them in some way. The question is, "Who do you want to be a hero to?" By identifying the key audience you want to create value for, you focus yourself on the most crucial people in your life, helping them to grow their capabilities-and growing your own as well. Here are just 10 quick benefits listeners often experience when they apply this content:They…1. Enjoy a much bigger future.2. Gain clarity and direction. 3. Feel more purpose and meaning. 4. Discover their crucial capabilities.5. Experience new levels of fulfillment. 6. Identify who they want to be a hero to. 7. Connect with likeminded, generous people. 8. Create networks of exponential value.9. Attract people who will be heroes to them. 10. View the next 25 years with confidence and excitement. Being a hero brings you true happiness and fulfillment. Get the confidence you crave...starting today!

The proven Study Guide that prepares you for this new Google Cloud examThe Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer Study Guide, provides everything you need to prepare for this important exam and master the skills necessary to land that coveted Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification. Beginning with a pre-book assessment quiz to evaluate what you know before you begin, each chapter features exam objectives and review questions, plus the online learning environment includes additional complete practice tests.Written by Dan Sullivan, a popular and experienced online course author for machine learning, big data, and Cloud topics, Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer Study Guide is your ace in the hole for deploying and managing analytics and machine learning applications.* Build and operationalize storage systems, pipelines, and compute infrastructure* Understand machine learning models and learn how to select pre-built models* Monitor and troubleshoot machine learning models* Design analytics and machine learning applications that are secure, scalable, and highly available.This exam guide is designed to help you develop an in depth understanding of data engineering and machine learning on Google Cloud Platform.

You have a number-we all do. Once your brain locks onto your imagined lifespan, your body accepts it as fact. You create your number based upon family history, genetics, or averages. This number shapes the way you view the world: relationships, finances, retirement-everything. But what if you could extend your number? The result would be astounding. Everything could change.The idea in this book has revolutionized the lives of tens of thousands of people. You might even say it has added years to their lives-literally. Although it could sound a bold claim, in their own words, here are just 10 quick benefits readers often experience when they apply this content. They…1. Stop feeling nostalgic about the past2. Start feeling excited about the future3. Increase their awareness about being healthy and fit4. Experience milestones they've only dreamed of5. Improve the quality of their relationships6. Expand their earning potential7. Reshape their thinking and mindset8. Improve their energy levels9. Feel less stress and pressure10. Gain a new appreciation and optimism for lifeWhat you believe shapes how you live-or, in this case, how long you live. Isn't it time you extended your life? Give yourself that gift, starting today!