The author has always enjoyed creative writing, to include short stories and poetry. His background, based on living all over the United States growing up, nine years in the Army with three years served in Europe, and world-wide travels in business, has afforded him the perspective of a multitude of diverse cultures and demographic influences. This book is a compilation that spans all those experiences. The title reflects the range of themes and contextual scope contained in the body of work accrued over a period of 50 years. These experiences span time from adolescence to retirement, through love, marriage, divorce, personal loss, and death. These poems comprise a variety of subjects and themes which cover most of the emotional aspects of life experienced by all human beings. The author believes there are strong common reference points which readers will relate to and enjoy. It reads easy and does not require any formality of poetry study or structure to be able to appreciate. Readers are invited to come along on this journey that reveals the experience of a full life well lived.

Choosing the things you keep in your life and where you focus your energy is doable, and Gail Golden shows you how. Curating your life means selecting those activities that are most important, meaningful, and joyful for you and fiercely focusing your energy on those endeavors. It also means putting a whole bunch of stuff in the back room, to be reconsidered at another time. Curating your life means sorting your activities into three categories: The things you are not going to do, at least not right now The things you will be mediocre at The things you will be great at This is not simple. But the payoff is amazing. Living a well-curated life is doable. You get to succeed at the things that really matter to you, and you still get to enjoy life. Join Gail Golden on a tour of how to curate your life for success, happiness, and fulfillment.

Enter a radical reconstruction of what we've learned to believe about God and masculinity. The Becoming A King Study Guide is an invitation to enter a rare and remarkable fellowship of like-hearted men. It's a call to have honest conversations about what power and responsibility look like for men in our world today. It's a journey to rediscover your kingship in Christ and the narrow path that leads to this inner transformation. In this six-session video Bible study, journey with Morgan into a process that helps men discover and recover: Our true courage Our vulnerability God's design and desire to empower us in his Kingdom. It is God's intention to entrust us to participate in the ongoing creativity of the universe. Yet, even a glance at our history and the world around us shows that the story of most men who are entrusted with power is a story of self-harm and harm of those under their care. What's gone wrong? When can you entrust a man with power as God intended? When we take a deeper look at the external problems around us, we begin to see that the problems lie rooted within our own souls. Despite that, there is hope. Curated and distilled over more than two decades, and mined from the lives of over seventy-five sages who have gone before us, Morgan shares what he discovered: an ancient and reliable path to restoring the heart of a man and becoming the kind of man who can wield power for good. This study includes video notes, group discussion questions, and between-session personal study for each session. Sessions include: Becoming Powerful Becoming a Son Becoming the Man You Were Born to Be Becoming a Generalist The Way of Becoming Becoming a King Designed for use with the Becoming a King Video Study (9780310115267), sold separately. Streaming video also available.

Discover the explosive wisdom, raw insights, and unapologetic mindset that have made Andrew Tate a viral sensation on social media and beyond. In "Unleashing the Tate Factor," we've distilled the very best of Andrew Tate's thought-provoking interviews, captivating content, and electrifying messages into one powerful eBook. Andrew Tate, an accomplished kickboxing world champion and successful entrepreneur, is known for his fearless approach to life and his unfiltered, controversial perspectives. This eBook is a comprehensive collection of his most engaging interviews, memorable social media posts, and thought-provoking commentary, making it the ultimate resource for those seeking motivation, life guidance, and a dose of unadulterated reality. Inside "The Tate Chronicles," you'll find: 1. Highlights from Viral Interviews: Get a front-row seat to Andrew Tate's most captivating conversations, where he dives into topics like success, wealth, relationships, and personal development. 2. No-Holds-Barred Wisdom: Tate's direct and no-nonsense approach to life shines through in his powerful quotes and statements, which challenge conventional thinking and inspire action. 3. Secrets to Success: Learn from the champion himself as he shares his strategies for achieving financial freedom, physical fitness, and an unapologetic lifestyle. 4. Relationship Insights: Andrew Tate's unique perspectives on relationships and dating are sure to spark debates and encourage you to think differently about your own romantic pursuits. 5. Unfiltered Motivation: Whether you agree with him or not, Tate's unfiltered messages are designed to ignite the fire within you and push you to strive for excellence in every aspect of your life. "The Tate Chronicles" is your opportunity to delve into the mindset of a viral sensation and gain valuable insights that can reshape your approach to success and personal development. If you're ready to challenge your beliefs, seize your dreams, and embrace a life unapologetically, this eBook is your gateway to a world where the limits are bound only by your own determination. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with the Tate Factor.

Originally published under title: Life by the cup: ingredients for a purpose-filled life of bottomless happiness and limitless success by Atria in 2014.

Are you prepared to face the clutter of a lifetime and the emotional weight it carries? "The Essential Guide to Swedish Death Cleaning" is not just a guide to decluttering; it's a profound journey through the Swedish practice of döstädning, or death cleaning. This transformative process is about more than sorting through possessions; it's a way to embrace minimalism, simplify life, and create a thoughtful legacy, no matter your age or stage of life. This book is a compassionate companion for those ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and decluttering that is as much about internal reflection as it is about external tidiness. Within the pages of this book, you will: - Discover the philosophy and cultural significance of Swedish death cleaning. - Learn practical strategies for sorting personal belongings, including the most sentimental items. - Gain insights on curating memories, managing digital assets, and maintaining a clean space. - Learn how to let go of possessions with gratitude and mindfulness. - Experience the emotional benefits of releasing the past and embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Swedish death cleaning is not just a practice reserved for those contemplating the twilight of their lives. It is a lifelong process that encourages you to regularly evaluate your possessions and create a comfortable living space that reflects your current life phase, without the excess of material goods that can often lead to physical and emotional clutter. Whether you're contemplating your own legacy, helping a loved one through the process, or want to live a more intentional, clutter-free life, "The Essential Guide to Swedish Death Cleaning" offers a gentle, structured approach to facing one of life's most daunting and empowering tasks. It's not just about cleaning out your space; it's about honoring a life well-lived and the power of letting go. Take the first step towards a lighter, more intentional future. Embrace the art of Swedish death cleaning with "The Essential Guide to Swedish Death Cleaning" and transform how you think about your possessions and legacy.

*WINNER OF THE T. S. ELIOT PRIZE 2015* *WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES / PETERS FRASER + DUNLOP YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTION 2015* There is a Chinese proverb that says: ‘It is more profitable to raise geese than daughters.’ But geese, like daughters, know the obligation to return home. In her exquisite first collection, Sarah Howe explores a dual heritage, journeying back to Hong Kong in search of her roots. With extraordinary range and power, the poems build into a meditation on hybridity, intermarriage and love – what meaning we find in the world, in art, and in each other. Crossing the bounds of time, race and language, this is an enthralling exploration of self and place, of migration and inheritance, and introduces an unmistakable new voice in British poetry.