SEVEN COMPELLING REASONS TO READ THIS BOOK This book was written for those of us who are concerned about the frightening demographic changes occurring in our country; changes which threaten the very way of life which we all cherished and which gave us a sense of pride in being Americans. Since the late 1960s and early 1970s, the so called Vietnam era, we have clearly been on a troublesome path that is anathema to what our founding fathers had in mind for us. Over time we have effectively lost control of our bordersour economy is worse than at any time since the great depressionwe have created an unsustainable and growing entitlement population...half of our children are born out of wedlock. fifty percent of those who do marry eventually divorce. traditional churches are losing their parishionersand our schools have been unfairly maligned. Thankfully there is a growing awareness about the dangers we face as a nation if we keep on our present path. Armed with awareness and confidence we can survive this brief hiccup in our evolution. Clearly we are poised to reinvent our national agenda and to create our second Golden Age. All it takes is for us as ordinary citizens to get involved and take our country back. Are you ready? This book is your survival guide. If you arent optimistic about our ability as a nation to turn things around, you certainly will be after you read this book. If you read this book you will: 1. Learn about our Golden Age after World War II and how our Greatest Generation thrived and led our country to greatness. 2. Learn about how our demographics have changed and how the gradual demise of our national moral compass has put us on a downward spiral. 3. Learn how we can recapture our prominence as leaders of the free world. The American can do attitude is what propelled us to greatness in the past and we are reset to reclaim that distinction. 4. Learn about how our public schools have been unfairly demeaned and learn about the place of Emotional and Social Intelligence in our educational programs. 5. Learn some important strategies for strengthening your parenting and grand parenting skills. 6. Learn about how to control your habits and the subliminal suggestions which you are fired off at you every day. 7. Learn about how to thrive on your job. The business world has changed significantly and companies are downsizing. Belief in your ability to make a difference is the first step. After reading this book your will be ready to join the growing throng of patriots who are leading a movement to get our national moral compass re-adjusted. Happy Reading!

Ten years after the worldwide bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins returns withanother groundbreaking work, this time to ask: why do some companies thrive inuncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? Based on nine years of research,buttressed by rigorous analysis and infused with engaging stories, Collins andhis colleague Morten Hansen enumerate the principles for building a truly greatenterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous and fast-moving times. This book isclassic Collins: contrarian, data-driven and uplifting.

In Choose to THRIVE, Debbie Luxton, a retreat leader and life coach for professional women, as well as a John Maxwell Team, founding partner and certified leadership coach shares transparently about common struggles that plague high-achieving women. Women who have achieved successes in their lives but at some point, find themselves asking, "is this all there is?" Messages from the voices in our heads, media, and society, keep us in a place of trying to be all things to all people. These messages, combined with our strong desire to make a positive impact and add value to peoples lives keep the struggles of perfectionism and control alive and well. High-achieving women have so much to offer. But, their many strengths can also become their greatest weaknesses. Debbie steps out in courage, using personal stories to help women identify with their own struggles of perfectionism, masks, imposter-syndrome and more. Debbie understands the paradox of being a strong woman, yet the many fears that can be hidden deep within. Fears and inner conflicts that keep high-achieving women from living with true inner peace and joy; that which they long for the most. You will be challenged to look at many common characteristics of your high-achieving nature and apply actions to live your thriving life. "We're not meant to travel our journeys alone. - Dearest Debbie, thank you for coming alongside us, unashamedly sharing your struggles and successes to help us cast off any burdens that hold us back and live our lives to the fullest. Your warm, honest, compassionate, and encouraging message will uplift each and every woman who reads this remarkable book. I love your proclamation: Thriving isn't about more pressure; it's about an honest walk with God that takes us to incredible heights as high-achieving women. Let's walk that walk together, ladies. Debbie, I'm honored to walk that walk with you!" Jory H. Fisher, JD, PCC Jory Fisher & Associates, Inc., Certified Master Christian Coach, Certified Business Coach & Startup Expert As a Business Consultant, I have seen firsthand the type of wonder woman Debbie is describing. And superwomen like these, aren't easy people to reach; but Debbie has this grab your hand, 'I've-been-there' manner that invites and calms the female independent nature. It's fun to listen to her real and raw life experiences as she weaves the power of spirit, motivation, and remedies into her teachings. Her fervor and love for the woman suffering in this role is genuine and life-changing. Lisa Frederickson Business Consultant, Focus Seven Consulting There were several things that really touched me in "Choose to THRIVE." Debbie's honesty in sharing her personal struggles because it can be hard to be honest with ourselves. Debbie talks about living by our own values and not the values of others, the importance of having a grateful heart, embracing authentic community to overcome our loneliness and the importance of self-care to bring about the transformation we are in need of. Just like my garden...if I want my plants to Thrive I must give them care. I must be aware of the temperature, water, humidity, nourishment, pests, etc. Why would we think that we as people would be any different? I highly recommend this book. Celeste Davis, Your God-Made-Health-Mentor Helping women restore their body, soul and spirit since 2006 Be Nourished...so your body is able to accomplish God's plans and purposes for your life!

Every generation faces challenges, but never before have young people been so aware of theirs. Whether due to school strikes for climate change, civil war, or pandemic lockdowns, almost every child in the world has experienced the interruption of their schooling by outside forces. When the world we have taken for granted proves so unstable, it gives rise to the question: what is schooling for? Thrive advocates a new purpose for education, in a rapidly changing world, and analyses the reasons why change is urgently needed in our education systems. The book identifies four levels of thriving: global – our place in the planet; societal – localities, communities, economies; interpersonal – our relationships; intrapersonal – the self. Chapters provide research-based theoretical evidence for each area, followed by practical international case studies showing how individual schools are addressing these considerable challenges. Humanity's challenges are shifting fast: schools need to be a part of the response.

From the professors who teach NYU's most popular elective class, "Science of Happiness," a fun, comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving in college and beyond. Every year, almost 4,000,000 students begin their freshman year at colleges and universities nationwide. Most of them will sleep less and stress out a whole lot more. By the end of the year, 30% of those freshmen will have dropped out. For many, the unforeseen demands of college life are so overwhelming that "the best four years of your life" can start to feel like the worst. Enter Daniel Lerner and Dr. Alan Schlechter, ready to teach students how to not only survive college, but flourish in it. Filled with fascinating science, real-life stories, and tips for building positive lifelong habits, U Thrive addresses the opportunities and challenges every undergrad will face -- from finding a passion to dealing with nightmarish roommates and surviving finals week. Engaging and hilarious, U Thrive will help students grow into the happy, successful alums they all deserve to be.

Stop talking about your past and start creating your future Anticipating a positive future is the key to well-being and mental health. Yet when many people think of the future, they experience anxiety, depression, fear, and self-doubt. Unaware of how to change the future, most people are trapped in a cycle of re-creating their past. But your past does not have to define who you are or where you are going — you can break free. Future Directed Therapy (FDT) is a new psychotherapy that helps people create their future with awareness and choice, with skills based on cutting-edge cognitive science. Think Forward to Thrive is filled with information and step-by-step exercises to help you: * Overcome negative emotions * Identify what you want in life * Transform limiting beliefs * Take action * Live ready for success

Become an irresistible school Our rapidly evolving world is dramatically impacting how we view schools. Fortunately, we have the knowledge to not only survive, but thrive during rapid change. Other organizations have faced these evolutionary disruptions for centuries. Thrive: How Schools Will Win the Education Revolution translates this knowledge for educators. Written by Grant Lichtman, a thought leader on the transformation of education, this book will help administrators understand: • The most important concepts in creating long-term success: value, strategy, and innovation • The Five Big Tools of strategic change, to build both a comfort and capacity for change • The reality of competing in an evolving marketplace Families are choosing from a growing menu of learning options. Your school needs a value proposition that shouts, "We are your best choice!" As an educator, you have an important role to play in winning the education revolution and making your school irresistible to your community.