"A must read for anyone looking to take his performance to the next level, be it in athletics or in life." —Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Times–bestselling author of Ultra Marathon Man
What do marathoners do when 26.2 miles just isn't enough anymore? They try obstacle racing, combining the endurance challenges of a marathon with the mind- and body-bending rigors of overcoming obstacles along the way. At...

Two psychologists explore the science of remarkable accomplishment in the wake of trauma, revealing the surprising principles that allow people to transform their lives and achieve extraordinary things.

Do you fail to follow your plans despite your best intentions? Are your mental toughness and willpower keeping you from the life you want? If your life is starting to resemble a never-ending hamster wheel from a lack of intentional action, you need to discipline your mind. Dreaming day and night doesn't create the life you want, disciplined action does. Where you end up in life is determined by a number of times you fall and get up, and how much...

When it was first published in 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was an almost instant bestseller--and quickly became a permanent part of the cultural lexicon. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide in over 40 languages since its first publication, this book continues to help millions of readers become more effective in both their personal and professional lives. This is one of the rare books that has influenced presidents, CEOs, educators,...

A guide to escaping the negative thoughts, habits, jobs and relationships that keep people stuck in life offers a proven path to overcoming these factors in order to achieve one's full potential.

"As founder of The Miss Black USA Foundation and Pageant and a mentor to thousands of young women, Karen Arringston shares her secrets to success for all black women."--Publisher.

Presents advice and coping strategies for dealing with crises in daily life, examining problems which can arise from such events as loss of a loved one, a breakdown in physical or mental health, recogntition of an addiction, or loss of a sense of purposein life.

Drawing on his own personal history as well as his experience helping others, the author discusses how to harness the strength of surviving past negative experiences and use that empowerment to live life according to one's own values.