Each year, countless individuals pledge to improve their fitness and start a running journey, yet many lose their way. With genuine intentions and support systems in place, the question remains: why is it so hard to stick to these resolutions? This book addresses the reality that there is no universal solution for staying fit and maintaining running resolutions. It provides practical strategies for staying on track, regardless of the ups and downs in one's personal and professional life. This is not just another technical manual on running; it is a compilation of inspiring stories and actionable tips, drawn from the author’s own experiences of triumph and challenge in the world of running. It includes captivating accounts from a diverse group of runners, each with distinct backgrounds but united in their passion for exceptional running. The path to success is built on a multitude of steps, both significant and minor. So, tie your running shoes, approach each step with determination, and let the collective impact of your efforts guide you towards achieving your dreams. Every Step Matters!

52 Mondays, 52 Activities, 52 Ways to Make a Life-Enhancing Difference. Monday used to be the least favorite day of the week. Monday was the day that ended the weekend; the day you had to go back to work; and the day you started a diet or decided to quit smoking...again. Not anymore! Authors Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza do a total makeover on the bad image of Mondays and make that day mean something amazing, something incredible, something unbelievable. Every Monday Matters does this by taking 52 Mondays, providing 52 creative but doable activities, giving 52 down-to-earth ways to make a difference, one for each Monday of the year. It's a perfect way to have a positive impact, get others involved, and make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Includes fifteen-minute bonus DVD providing two celebrity segments, a word from the authors, and codes to unlock special features of the EMM official website: EveryMondayMatters.com. Book is made from 95% recycled paper.

Discover the power of simplicity in the quest for financial empowerment In Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz: Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Take Control of Your Money, and Create the Lifestyle You Want, veteran financial educator Gina Zakaria delivers a compelling discussion of leveraging simplicity to approach personal finance. You’ll learn to create momentum and foster financial empowerment as you reach successive, intentional milestones that build your sense of progress and accomplishment. The author shares her own personal debt story and how she accumulated over $105,000 in credit card debt through tiny, seemingly insignificant, actions. She also demonstrates how equally small steps—when taken intentionally—can help you climb your way out of debt and into a place of financial security. You’ll also find: Strategies for breaking down your goals into subgoals that can be easily accomplished Grocery budgeting tips, along with simple shopping strategies, home systems, and effective routines for saving money with food and meal prep Methods for understanding the basics of bills, bill saving strategies, and debt savings using the author’s popular “3A Method” An essential and effective resource for anyone interested in improving their financial outlook, Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz is perfect for everyone who hopes to save more money, budget better, and make real, measurable changes to their personal financial habits.

While trying to cope with the tough and poor streets of south St. Petersburg, FL a young urban boy with a drive for a better life, began expressing his creativity through sketching clothing designs! From this, the idea of “Purple Cloud” was born! However it wasn’t until he emerged from his troubled childhood and thug lifestyle with a tattooed face and a past full of stereotypical mistakes, that businessman Jamarcus better known as “Nutz” was born. He has swept the fashion game with his creative bold designs. While he has a niche for mixing unique color combinations with high end fabrics, he can still design pieces that catch the attention of even the unpretentious consumer.

Change Your Life One Monday at a Time For everyone inspired by Ignite Your Truth; Present Over Perfect; Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, You are a Badass, comes Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity—your guide to self and social transformation. Reconnect with what really matters: Each of us has the power to change our lives, find happiness and joy, and become a force for good. The only way to do this, however, is one week at a time. Matthew Emerzian, founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of the not-for-profit organization Every Monday Matters will inspire you to find your purpose and tackle your goals week by week. Personal and social change happen when we step outside of ourselves, connect, and serve one another. Keep it simple: Every Monday Matters is broken up into thirteen themed chapters, each with four Mondays to help you engage and experience the significance of the month's theme. Each week, you'll find a mindful moment to reflect on and a challenge to take action towards something that matters to you. The steps you take every Monday will have a ripple effect on your life and the world. Give back: All proceeds from book sales support the Every Monday Matters K-12 Education Programs, helping millions of youth learn and embrace how much and why they matter. Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity offers guidance with: A 52-week journey to help you find purpose and ways to use your unique skills to change the world around you Conversation starters to help you connect with others and grow through collaboration Journal entry prompts to promote self-reflection and help you monitor your growth

The son of a well-known megachurch pastor, discovered his great cause when he relinquished his dream of building a big, successful church like his father's and began listening for God's dream for his life. Barnett founded the Dream Center, a beacon of hope for homeless families, drug addicts, abused women and children, victims of human trafficking, teen runaways, and gang members.