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"e;The People in this book have achieved a range of successes, from modest to celebrity. They are from Hill Country and they've become successful both because of and in spite of what it means to be Appalachian in America."e; -The AuthorSuccess in Hill Country is a collection of oral histories told by entrepreneurs, artists, educators, doctors, and athletes from Appalachia who have achieved the American dream. Utilizing the power of the mind to overcome obstacles, and positively influenced by their mountain culture, these individuals tell their inside stories of success. This positive message of their success in Hill Country was written years before Hillbilly Elegy's honest portrayal of the working class culture one must face in this segment of the country. Topics include: Successful Writers Success in Business Success in Education Success in Medicine Living a Grandfather's Legacy Applying Napoleon Hill's Principles in Your Own Life Writing Your Own Success Story"e;Amy Clark's stories will inspire the reader to achieve his or her dreams. As a proud son of the 'Hill Country' who has achieved a degree of success, I recommend this book with enthusiasm and admiration."e; -Earl Hamner, Novelist and Creator of the television series The Waltons"e;the mountains of southwest Virginia are not only beautiful, they have brains."e; --Adriana Trigiani, Bestselling Novelist"e;Great Achievement is born of a struggle."e;--Napoleon HIll

This book, which describes the author's one man crusade for a new penal rehabilitation program, known as The Seventh Step, takes you right into the drama of prison life. In 1963, Bill Sands, an ex convict, and the Reverend James Post formulated a self- help group in the Kansas State Prison. This first pre-release program adopted a slogan and guidelines that are the basis of The Seventh Step programs today. This was a danger-charged mission of an ex-inmate at San Quentin who crashed the Main Yard to prepare convicts for life in the "e;squarejohn"e; world-to help them go outside-and stay out. Faced with the hopelessness of the men who had been parolled but not released because no one would hire them, getting the men to face themselves and the outside world realistically, knowing about the inmates' desire for revenge, all had to be channeled into an overwhelming desire for freedom. Their stories are fascinating and inspiring. Tremendously successful, the program reduced the number of men returning to prison for crimes committed after their release from 80% to 20% and spawned Seventh Step chapters across the United States. "e;a shocking chronicle of prison life . . . fascinating."e; -BIRMINGHAM NEWS"e;I think it is a great book and I found it full of inspiration."e; -NORMAN VINCENT PEALE

THE GREATEST SUCCESS CLASSIC OF ALL TIME, NOW IN A UNIQUE GENDER NEUTRAL EDITION! Featuring a New Introduction From the Pen Award-Winning Author Mitch HorowitzThere is literally no one who wouldn't benefit from reading Napoleon Hill's legendary Think and Grow Rich. The book is not only about acquiring money, but also about realizing any ethical aim or idea, whether you are an artist or student, scholar or solider. There is simply nothing else like it. Yet the language of the original 1937 edition may put off some readers, who find it antiquated or reliant on social assumptions of the past. No more. Now, historian and New Thought scholar Mitch Horowitz has deftly and carefully revised the original work into gender neutral language that seamlessly brings its social references into alignment with present-day standards. All of Hill's original lessons and examples are here for a complete and unforgettable reading experience. Mitch also includes a new introduction that spells out the need for this edition, and counsels how to use it to actualize your most cherished goal. Discover: Why a Definite Chief Aim is the closest thing life grants to a magic elixir. The importance of writing down your aims. The uses of autosuggestion to increase your confidence, magnetism, and ability. How to use your mind to receive ideas from Infinite Intelligence. How to think accurately, and to avoid anything that could delay your success. Do not miss the life-changing opportunity to experience this self- potential landmark-and to discover, on your own terms, why Think and Grow Rich has won the loyalty of countless success seekers.

YOUR FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS! Success Dynamite, a powerful three-book collection of life-changing, abridged classics puts you on the fast track to success. Dale Carnegie's Public Speaking to Win! is a master class on how to speak with persuasiveness and power; A.H.Z. Carr's landmark How to Attract Good Luck offers an authentic, practical program for increasing luck in all areas of life, from career and reputation to relationships and love; and The Power of Concentration is one of the most revolutionary books you'll ever encounter, written by Theron Q. Dumont-the pseudonym of William Walker Atkinson, author of the legendary work The Kybalion. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, these three concise renditions of success masterworks can be put into use right now to create a better, more dynamic you. You'll learn: What REALLY grabs your listener's attention.How to win people's confidence.The one vital ingredient to a powerful personality. How to spot chance events that can help you.How to invite and make the most of lucky breaks.Change your life with this mind-power program. You will speak and think better, do more, and experience greater respect and personal success.

The Definitive Edition of Andrew Carnegie'sClassic on How Wealth Is Won-and Rightly Used Here is a unique edition of The Gospel of Wealth in which Carnegie's original statement is combined with its two sequels for a full-circle experience of the industrialist's meditation on purposeful money-getting. PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz introduces this volume and weaves together Carnegie's essays for an illuminating journey through the thought of one of history's wealthiest men. In this expanded and definitive edition of Carnegie's writing on wealth you will discover the industrialist's perspective on:The law of competition and its necessity for human progress.The proper way to spend fortunes and the problem of inheritance. How mass wealth gets created. The proper circumstances under which to get rich. Mitch's introduction provides the historical background of Carnegie's work, and his weaving together of Carnegie's essay with its follow-ups supplies the most complete insight into the financial thinking of one of the titans of modern commerce.

Learn to Master Your ThoughtsAnd You Master Your DestinyThis book, written pseudonymously by the legendary author of The Kybalion, William Walker Atkinson, is perhaps the greatest work of practical psychology on how to control, direct, and harness the incredible power of your thoughts, emotions, and will. In simple, step-by-step techniques the author reveals: The hidden mechanism behind your thoughts. How to use your will to attain your desires. How to prevent random thoughts and emotions from derailing your life. How to harness the creative powers of your subconscious. How to dramatically improve your personal effectiveness. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian and New Thought writer Mitch Horowitz, this special condensation of The Master Mind gives you all the tools and techniques you need, in under the space of an hour, to harness the incredible force within you.

Can luck be learned? Absolutely! Discover how in this special condensation of the landmark book on cultivating good fortune. A.H.Z. Carr's How to Attract Good Luck is not about carrying a rabbit's foot, or winning at games of chance. Rather it is a workable, practical program for increasing luck in all areas of your life, from career and reputation to relationships and love. Abridged and introduced by New Thought historian Mitch Horowitz, this powerful condensation teaches you: How to spot chance events that can help you. What kinds of personality traits attract good luck. How to select lucky friends and acquaintances. How to read cycles of luck. How to invite and make the most of lucky breaks. Why good ethics are lucky.

History's Greatest Motivational Lesson is Now in a Definitive Edition with Gems of Wisdom from Elbert HubbardThis remarkably concise, powerful statement on what makes a person successful remains as relevant today as when it was written more than a century ago. If you take seriously the principle of Elbert Hubbard's A Message to Garcia, you will become the indispensible, productive, successful, and respected person you have always wished to be. All that is required is for you to "e;carry a message to Garcia"e;-which means to do a job simply as it should be done. Discover for yourself the incredible power hidden in this simple step. This edition of A Message to Garcia surpasses other volumes because it includes short passages of life-advice from Hubbard, which elucidate his message and demonstrate how to put it into action. Selected and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, this slender volume offers a life-changing journey into a single idea that can make all the difference in your earning power, effectiveness, and success.

Unlock Your Hidden PowerMagic of Faithis one of Joseph Murphys most dynamic books.In it, the great author ofThe Power of Your Subconscious Mindsounds very close to his friend and contemporary Neville Goddardwith whom he shared a teacher. Murphy's insights in Magic of Faith give you a whole new perspective on his work as a mystic, and his vision of the individuals epic potential.This special condensation supplies the essentials of Murphys book in a manner that you can absorb and act upon in a single sitting. New Thought scholar Mitch Horowitz abridges and reintroduces the work to give longtime Murphy readers a fresh perspective on a spiritual genius and to introduce newcomers to Murphy in a way that heightens their ability to actualize their desires.Magic of Faithis a rare, inner journey into the deepest and boldest practices of a New Thought giant.

This lost classic of motivational thinking reveals the simple but profound secrets to self-mastery, a magnetic personality, and attaining your dreams-all in the space of an hour. The Million Dollar Secret Hidden in Your Mind is one of the most extraordinary books of mental mastery ever written-yet it has been largely forgotten since it first appeared in 1963. Now, acclaimed historian and New Thought writer Mitch Horowitz brings this powerful guidebook to a new generation. This special condensed edition includes Mitch's new introduction, which directs you to the book's most powerful secrets. In less than an hour of reading, this compact, dynamic volume explodes old ways of thinking and shows you: How to win the aid of important people. How to make your personality instantly attractive. The best strategies for using your mind's visualizing powers for success. How to benefit from the secrets of great achievers throughout history. How to heighten and use the tools of your subconscious. How to identify who in life will help you and who will hinder you in your striving toward success. Simple methods to tap the creative powers of Universal Creative Intelligence. How to improve your thinking, appearance, and charisma.

Within This Short Book Is the One Secret That Will Deliver you to Greatness We all dream of being celebrated, rewarded, and recognized-in short, of being great. But so few people actually attain greatness. Why? In The Science of Being Great, legendary success writer Wallace D. Wattles demonstrates exactly how you can move from merely thinking of yourself as great to really being great. Inside this book is the one principle that leads to greatness. Don't you want to be rewarded in your work? Don't you want to be seen as a leader? Don't you deserve respect? When you finish this brief program-easily read in the space of a lunch break-these things will be in reach, and your life will restart on a new footing.New Thought author and PEN Award-wining historian Mitch Horowitz introduces and abridges this condensation, and explores why this short book was Wattles' greatest work. Discover the powerful, practical lesson that this life-changing classic places in your hands.

Stiff Them! is a practical guide to paying ZERO dollars on your student loans, credit cards, medical debts and other financial obligations. Read it before you make another minimum payment or communicate with any debt collectors. It is your cure for "e;wrongful spending"e; and for "e;wrongful lending!"e; ***Are you, or someone you love, burdened by debts that seem impossible to pay off? Do you struggle to make minimum payments on credit cards? Did you borrow a small fortune to pay for college? Is your FICO score underwater, making credit too expensive or impossible to get? Is the IRS hounding you for back taxes that are now bloated with interest and penalties? Are you paying off mountains of medical debt because your insurance was inadequate or nonexistent? Does it seem you'll never get a mortgage? Are you tired of forking over all of your income for purchases that have lost their sheen and for services that were overpriced to begin with? Are bill collectors badgering you, day after day?Then this book is for you. Stiff Them! helps you to negotiate your way out of debt, irrespective of its source. You'll learn the truth about bankruptcy, and why for many it should be used first, and not last; how it may be the fastest way out of debt and the smoothest way to get new credit. You'll learn how handling your own tax resolution and debt resolution can save you big money. When you seek professional help, you'll learn to do it smartly.

Everybody wants to be a super salesperson, to be incredibly persuasive in their business and personal life. But nobody wants to seem like the sales stereotype: a scammer, carnival barker, or pest. In this breakthrough book, best-selling author Dr. Gary S. Goodman shows you how to do the impossible, to sell without selling the conventional, rejection-filled way. You'll Learn: The secret to partnering with people to unleash their desire to buy His brilliant meta-messaging technique to insure better results. To conquer human screening and voicemail to reach top CEOs and other influencers. Why dressing for success isn't what you think. To tap your instincts about the best time to sell, and especially, when to wait. The secret to selling to hesitant clients that have had bad prior experiences, by gently eliciting their happier moments. Meta Selling is truly a new and better way to persuade and to prosper, one that will empower you to capably control conversations while earning customers for life. Dr. Gary S. Goodman is the best-selling author of more than 25 books and audiobooks and an internationally renowned keynote speaker Fortune 1000 consultant. His other titles include: Selling Skills for the Nonsalesperson, Reach Out & Sell Someone, Selling is So Easy, It's Hard, Inch by Inch, Stinkin' Thinkin', and Stiff Them! ll

The Unparalleled Classic on Speaking With Confidence and Power Now in a Special Condensed Edition Here is Dale Carnegie's master class on how to speak so that people listen, available in a compact editon. If you want to deliver effective sales presentations, influence clients and customers, and speak persuasively on any topic, Public Speaking to Win! is your key to success. You will discover: What REALLY grabs your listeners' attention. How to establish intimacy with your audience. How to win people's confidence. The one vital ingredient to every powerful talk. How to speak in a natural, easygoing manner. How to open and close a talk. How to move your listeners to action. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, Public Speaking to Win! provides the full insight of Dale Carnegie's original guidebook, in one concise, unforgettable lesson.

"e;Ladies, if you "e;"e;feel the heat go up your neck, and your armpits drip with sweat, you're hands have gotten clammy and your clothes are soaking wet,"e;"e; unless you're running through the Mohave desert, you're in menopause. If you've looked into the mirror and wondered "e;"e;What the hell happened to me?"e;"e; You're probably beyond menopause. Either way, book is for you. Two dozen hilarious rhymes covering everything from wrinkles to spider veins, falling body parts to skin tags, flatulence to muffin tops, and on and on. You know what's been happening to you, now it's time to find out what's coming just around the corner. Written with an irreverent, dry sense of humor it's the perfect antidote for dealing with the trials and tribulations of getting older. So spend those sweaty, sleepless nights with these 24 funny ladies and know you're not alone. If you can only remember to buy it, you're bound to have some great, big, bloated belly laughs!"e;

A Bigger Vocabulary = A Brighter Future. Words. They're the foundation of nearly everything of value in our world. They have the power to create and the power to destroy. The power to inspire and to terrify. The power to enlighten and also to obscure. And, more specifically for you, they have the power to attract wealth and success and guarantee your brighter future. This is not hyperbole - it is based on rock-solid research. Studies show that those people with large vocabularies are smarter, wealthier, and happier than the average person - and substantially so. And here's the best news of all: a large vocabulary is not tied to your social status, your genes, or even your education level. It is a skill that can be learned - and it takes only 30 days. In this cutting-edge program, 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary, personal development expert and English enthusiast Dan Strutzel will instruct, enlighten, and inspire you with a concentrated 30-day program that will teach you over 500 words. But, more than teaching you these words, the uniquely designed program will ensure that these words become a habit-knit part of your life - and with minimal effort on your part. Best of all, research shows that learning new words has an exponential effect on the size of your vocabulary - since learning one word naturally produces an association between two to three more words. In short, after reading and applying the system in this 30-day program, you will not only have a bigger vocabulary - you will have a brighter future! Here's just a sampling of what you'll learn: The 10 myths about building a dynamic vocabulary The secret behind the exponential effect of vocabulary building A 30-day program designed to maximize learning and comprehension of over 500 words The words you need to know about money and financial issues The words you need to know about persuading others The words you need to know about marriage, parenting, and other relationships The words you need to know about science The words you need to know to be a great conversationalist Why building a large, dynamic vocabulary is even more valuable in the digital age And much more!

A Brilliant Idea Every 60 Seconds"e; introduces a tested ideation and creative thinking methodology developed over the author's 36-year career as a creative communications professional and ideation expert. This methodology and the associated tools are being applied in personal lives and professional careers, helping people connect to their individual way of operating creatively. This how-to book on ideation focuses an individual's creative lens and makes the process of generating ideas highly tangible. It is not simply about techniques; it is also about understanding a context of personal, individual creativity, which allows individuals to more fully understand and embrace the Brilliant ideation techniques. Most importantly, it is about speed: generating ideas --- right now! The book is comprised of three components: Examining individual creativity: understanding the nature of your individual creative process: exploring how you think and operate creatively; understanding how others think and operate creatively; maximizing the way groups, teams and think tanks work together creatively and reach their creative potential; The ideation toolkit: understanding the nine Inherent Values (idea triggers) and how they work to generate Idea Strings and Actionable Ideas; the matrix of these Inherent Values makes the creative process and ideation tangible; Case studies: examining over 30 case studies ranging from advertising campaigns and live events to problem solving situations and innovative product development.

Take a journey through life with Mike Summey and you'll never view money and finances the same way again. You'll learn what financial independence really is and how to overcome the problems and obstacles that keep most people from ever achieving it. In the Financial Security Bible, Mike chronicles his journey from the poverty stricken coal fields of southern West Virginia, to wealth and financial independence. He does this by using parables and stories that teach you how to extract life lessons from personal experiences and how to put these lessons to work to build wealth and be happy. The first sentence explains Mike's feelings about sharing his knowledge. This book could easily be the best investment you will ever make. Mike Summey is an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. He is a successful author, speaker, business owner, and investor who lives on a beautiful private gated estate, flies his own propjet and has all the trappings of wealth, but it's not because of his high paying job, it's because of the income stream he has accumulated from his investments. Rarely does someone with his real world experience have the ability or desire to share what they have learned in the process of earning a PhD from the University of Hard Knocks.

The World's Greatest Book on Successful Living-Now in a Special Compact Edition!Here is the complete experience of Think and Grow Rich in an exquisitely brief and faithful condensation. In less than an hour of reading you will learn all thirteen of Napoleon Hill's famous steps to wealth and achievement. This masterly summation of Hill's original landmark explains: Why you must write down your goals. The immeasurable importance of a definite major aim. How to benefit from hunches and sudden inspirations. The magic of persistence in the face of setbacks. How to program your mind for success. The extraordinary power of a "e;Master Mind"e; group. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, this concise rendition of Hill's masterwork is both the perfect introduction to Think and Grow Rich and a great refresher for those who already know the book and its powers. Napoleon Hill was born in Wise County, Virginia. He began his writing career at age 13 as a "e;mountain reporter"e; for small town newspapers and went on to become America's most beloved motivational author. His work stands as a monument to individual achievement and is the cornerstone of modern motivation. His most famous work, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the best-selling books of all time. Hill established the Foundation as a nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to perpetuate his philosophy of leadership, self-motivation, and individual achievement.

This comprehensive, powerful book for sales managers and sales people is guaranteed to end any sales force motivation problems. Supercharged Selling is the high-octane kick you need to re-energize the pursuit of your dreams. Warren Greshes shoots straight from the lip and straight at the heart of the matter. No abstract theories here, just plain talk and career-boosting truths.

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Almost every problem, every conflict, every mistake, and every misunderstanding has a communication problem at its most basic level. We live in a world filled with other people where we live together, work together, and play together. In our personal lives, we need each other for security, comfort, friendship, and love. And in our working environments, we need each other in order to achieve our goals and objectives. None of these goals can be achieved without communication, which makes it the basic thread that ties us together. The better we are at communicating, the more effective we are at achieving our hopes and dreams. Now communication expert Dr. Tony Alessandra, author of the best sellers Relationship Strategies and The Ten Qualities of Charismatic People, will teach you the Ten Qualities of The World's Greatest Communicators. Tony has observed that the majority of the great leaders in the worlds of both politics and business are also great communicators. They have an ability to establish bonds with people that are based on respect and honest communication. Great communicators make others want to trust and believe in them, and they possess a set of skills that enable them be heard in a way that gets results. Learn the 10 qualities and, more importantly, ideas and strategies to develop the same dynamic communication skills of these great leaders. Here's just a sample of what you'll learn:How to use questions to build rapport and trust. How to give and receive feedback with grace. How to engage in conflict resolution effectively. How to develop the ability to make powerful and persuasive public presentations. How to adapt your communication style to build strong relationships with anyone. How to become a charismatic and persuasive communicator.

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND REALIZE YOUR DREAMSThe single biggest reason that people fail to get what they want out of life is that they never stop to identify what it is that they actually desire. When you recognize what your dreams are, what you're trying to achieve, you will know what you're working for. Haven't you noticed how a commitment to accomplishing something lights a fire under you?That kind of dedication inspires you to achieve. And it's exactly the kind of commitment Warren Greshes helps you develop in Supercharged Goal Setting. This exciting book will explain how to turn your dreams into goals that you want to strive for and commit to achieving. By applying the five-step, goal-setting process outlined in this book, you'll: CLARIFY WHAT'S IMPORTANT ARTICULATE A PERSONAL VISION OF SUCCESS TRANSLATE THAT VISION INTO ACHIEVABLE GOALS FORMULATE STRATEGIES TO REACH THEMLet Supercharged Goal Setting re-energize your motivation and rekindle the drive to succeed.

Within you is a power greater than any you ever imagined - discover the life-changing ideas of Neville Goddard.In this concise Master Class, PEN Award-winning historian and New Thought scholar Mitch Horowitz guides you through the methods of Neville Goddard, one of the most radical mystical voices of the past century. Neville taught one simple idea: your imagination is God, and if you properly learn to harness it, you can literally shape your world. Mitch provides a three-step guide to Neville's methods, and something much more: He grapples with the question of tragedy and loss, and how we can understand the workings of mind-causation in our complex world. Never dodging difficult questions, never settling for pat answers, Mitch presents a challenging, practical, and incredibly engaging look into the ideas of a metaphysical master. Both newcomers and veterans will come away with a different perspective on their lives.

This book is loaded with easy to implement success strategies, geared toward helping you create a focus, sense of purpose and direction in your life, career and business, it is sure to energize you.Achieve the kind of results you need to be as successful as you choose to be in your life, career and business. Here are some of the results you can expect:A new sense of purpose and direction in your lifeIncrease your ability to motivate yourself on a consistent basisLearn how to develop your own personal, written plan for your life, career or businessIncrease your sales and productivityYour confidence in your ability to achieve will skyrocket

The Law of Attraction says that you will attract into your life whatever you focus on. Whatever you give your energy and attention to will come back to you. So, if you stay focused on the good and positive things in your life, you will automatically attract more good and positive things into your life.Discovering true desires in life and reaching goals faster is made easier with this essential manual that provides easy to follow tips on making a home's environment more loving and cozy and an office space more centered and empowering. With instructions on how to surround oneself with positive images for the mind--and showing how negative ones can sneak into a space--this guide helps alter the energy of a room, changing one's attitude as well as others who are in it. This feng shui method teaches how to focus on what one's desires are, how to create an attractive environment that supports them, and that doing so will help continue to achieve positive results.