Psychoanalysts have traditionally been expert at uncovering what afflicts and damages people, argues Jeffrey B. Rubin, but by focusing on narcissism and perversions, depression and sadism, psychoanalysis has all too often disregarded what nourishes and sustains us. In The Good Life, he demonstrates how psychoanalysis can make a profound contribution to the well-lived life by drawing on a neglected but potent aspect of psychoanalysis—its capacity to illuminate a psychology of health as well as illness. Rubin shows that, at its best, psychoanalysis can highlight both the ingredients of love, ethics, creativity, and spirituality, as well as the obstacles to experiencing them. Exploring the good life from this dual perspective provides an indispensable resource for helping us live with greater meaning and vitality.

Nicer car, bigger house, whatever your heart desires. Everybody wants to live The Good Life. But what happens when dreams become nightmares and the promise of freedom leads to a life of imprisonment? What happens when you discover that all that’s gold loses its glitter? Maybe the rich and famous aren’t living The Good Life. Maybe our dreams are rooted in lies. And maybe, just maybe those who have less really have more. What is The Good Life…really? In this book, titled after his acclaimed fourth album, The Good Life, Christian rap artist and author, Trip Lee, unveils what the world, the flesh and the devil promote as the ultimate and most satisfying life. He then explains what The Good Life really is: a life within our reach and yet beyond anything this world has to offer. Imagine: The Good Life.

When we look back on our life, we open a treasure chest of lessons learned. The author has come to understand that the most trying times teach us the best lessons for personal growth. It is her hope that you find something beneficial in this book. To this end, she has included pages for your own reflections on what each word means to you and in your life. There is also room for you to write down any goals you may have regarding implementing the word into your life.

One American in ten tells the other nine where to shop, what to buy...even how to vote. The Influentials tells who they are, and how they can be influenced. Who are they? The most influential Americans—the ones who tell their neighbors what to buy, which politicians to support, and where to vacation—are not necessarily the people you'd expect. They're not America's most affluent ten percent or best-educated ten percent. They're not the "early adopters," always the first to try everything from Franco-Polynesian fusion cooking to digital cameras. They are, however, the 10 percent of Americans most engaged in their local communities...and they wield a huge amount of influence within those communities. They're the campaigners for open-space initiatives. They're church vestrymen and friends of the local public library. They're the Influentials...and whether or not they are familiar to you, they're very well known to the researchers at RoperASW. For decades, these researchers have been on a quest for marketing's holy grail: that elusive but supremely powerful channel known as word of mouth. What they've learned is that even more important than the "word"—what is said—is the "mouth"—who says it. They've identified, studied, and analyzed influence in America since the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (now Exxon) hired Elmo Roper himself to develop a model for identifying opinion leaders, and in The Influentials, they are finally ready to share their results. A few samples: • Influentials have been the "early majority"—leading indicators of what Americans will be buying—for more than five decades, from choosing energy-efficient cars in the 1970s to owning computers in the 1980s to adopting 401(k)s and IRAs in the 1990s to using the Internet and cell phones today. • Influentials have led the way in social development as well, from the revival of self-reliance (in managing their own health care, investments, and consumption) to mass skepticism about the marketing claims of everything from breakfast food to politicians. Although America's Influentials have always been powerful, they've never been more important than now. Today, a fragmented market has made it possible for Influentials to opt out of mass-message advertising, which means that a different route must be taken to capture their hearts and minds. The Influentials is a map for that route, a map that explains who these people are, how they exercise influence, and how they can be targeted. The Influentials features a series of rules and guidelines for marketing to Influentials; case studies of products that have prospered because of Influential marketing (and products that have failed because they lacked it); a history of the phenomenon...and why Influentials are more influential today than ever; and profiles of twelve real-life Influentials. Both an intellectual adventure and a hands-on marketing manual, The Influentials is an extraordinary gold mine of information and analysis that no business can afford to ignore.

The Good Life Crisis is a project that seeks to find the best answers to the question "What is the Good Life?" After traveling around the world and interviewing hundreds of inspiring people, Nick Shelton has compiled a book based on the best advice he's received. Comprised of humorous stories and practical advice, it provides you a glimpse of how to lead an ideal life in the 21st century. Containing just over 40 chapters, the book provides stories, real-life examples, and practical advice on how each of us can improve our lives and we appreciate each day. For more visit, www.TheGoodLifeCrisis.com

Explores how the suburban imaginary, composed of the built environment and imaginative texts, functions as a resource for living out the "good life"

Daily Meditation Can Transform Your Life This curated, 12-step, self-help guided meditative handbook by internationally renowned bestselling author Karen Casey teaches you the importance of daily meditation and contemplation and can lead to a life enriched with harmony and contentment. Bring peace into your daily life one step at a time. The Long Good Life is a guide you will find yourself returning to again and again. The book is composed of 75 personal essays. Each chapter illuminates a facet of existence that propels you toward a life steeped in significance, joy, and serenity. Karen Casey deftly guides you to shift your perspective, to treasure the present and its boundless beauty, all while perfecting a mindset that enriches your life experience. Not just a book but a catalyst for transformation. With Karen Casey as your sage companion, delve into profound explorations of fear and love, resistance and acceptance, willpower, and discernment. Each essay concludes with thought-provoking questions and prompts, designed to awaken the depths of your own journey. As you savor every practice and essay, you'll find yourself drawn to those that resonate most powerfully with your soul. Inside, you'll find: Daily meditation and prayer practices for cultivating inner peace A transformative 12-Step "Course in Miracles" to guide your journey Insights on fear, love, and discernment for empowered decision-making Actionable guidance to embrace the present and shape a purpose-driven life If you enjoyed books like Make Your Bed, A Course in Miracles Made Easy, or The Gifts of Imperfection, then you’ll want to own a copy of Karen Casey's The Long Good Life. Also don’t miss other Karen Casey best sellers including Each Day a New Beginning and Let Go Now.