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Life Switch: How to Experience the Power of Living On by Discovering Your Potential, Passion, and Purpose by Joel Steele Bookjoelsteele.com https://www.amazon.com/Life-Switch-Experience-Discovering-Potential If an extraordinary life were passing you by, wouldn’t you want to know about it? All before turning twenty-five, Joel Steele had flirted with jail, bankruptcy, and death. But from those depths, he emerged not just to survive but to thrive. Joel chose a new path to find the highest levels of personal and professional fulfillment. Along the way, he obtained a meaningful life and even an NBA championship ring. In Life Switch, Joel narrates his raw and inspiring journey with unflinching honesty, revealing his secrets and strategies to unlocking your full potential, recognizing your passion, and discovering your true purpose in life. He’ll show you how to overcome setbacks and failures, turning your challenges into opportunities. Life Switch is a blueprint for personal transformation. Joel delves deep into the pivotal moments that shaped his life, offering relatable advice and actionable steps that you can take to flip your switch on to gain powerful access to the life you want. Joel proves we’re all pre-wired for success, and everything we need is already within us. His story is entertaining and thought-provoking while promising to save you time, money, and misery. Life Switch will rewire your thoughts and ignite a spark within you. Are you ready to take the first step toward an extraordinary life? It’s time to experience the power of living ON! About the author For over twenty years, Joel Steele has been an accomplished financial expert and co-owner of a leading financial firm. However, he would rather be known for being the best husband, father, and person he can be. Joel is passionate about sharing his life lessons and experiences to help others avoid learning them the hard way. He has helped thousands of individuals build their wealth and health. He is an author and speaker sharing messages from his unusual and interesting life journey that are part inspiring and part entertaining. Joel is part of the ownership group of the Grand Rapids Gold, the G-League affiliate of the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets. He also has a passion for fitness and nutrition. Joel is a former certified personal trainer and created a small chain of healthy fast-food restaurants in the early 2000s.

Out from the Shadows: Growing up with Holocaust Survivor Parents (Holocaust Heritage) by Willie Handler Growing up, the author and his family constantly lived under the shadow of the Holocaust. There was persistent tension at home. He was frequently told: “Finish your dinner. We didn’t have food like this in the camps.” His parents only provided bits and pieces of their Holocaust experiences, since he “didn’t need to know.” A few years ago, Willie Handler decided that he did need to know. Thus began a journey into his family’s past, eventually revealing their extraordinary survival and painful losses. Their stories reflect not only the evil that swept Europe in the 1930s and 1940s, but also the resilience of the human spirit. His parents appeared to have taken some shocking secrets to their graves, forcing the author to view them in a different light. With the acknowledgement of his own buried trauma, and following years of research, he has finally stepped out of the shadows.

Leading to Thrive: Mastering Strategies for Sustainable Success in Business and Life by Klaus Kleinfeld https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Thrive-Mastering-Strategies-Sustainable-ebook/dp/B0DKXTS8V9 1st Place Winner of the 2024 Digital Book Today Award in the Business category 1st Place Winner of the Literary Global Book Awards in the Business – Motivational category Finalist of the American Writing Awards in the Business – Management & Leadership category Gold Award Winner of the Literary Titan Award in Leadership category Runner-up of the New England Book Festival in Business category Good news for today’s business leaders. And tomorrow’s… Success in both your business and personal lives is possible. You don’t have to choose one over the other. Leading to Thrive shows you how. Klaus Kleinfeld draws on decades of global business experience from large scale to startups across a wide range of industries. He reveals how to win both the Outer Game of business success and the Inner Game of personal fulfillment. Leading to Thrive charts a transformative path of preserving and recovering your energy, achieving balance, and finding true purpose and meaning. It then goes into showing how to build an inspiring vision, create competitive advantages, and develop world-class teams. Filled with real-world advice from one of the world’s most experienced business practitioners, Leading to Thrive is a must-read for every business leader aiming for sustained success in business and in life. About the author Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants on different continents: Alcoa in the US and Siemens in Germany. With a nearly forty-year career spanning multiple industries, from established businesses to tech startups, he has advised US presidents and global leaders across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As the founder of K2Elevation, he invests in North American and European tech and biotech firms. Actively engaged in private sector, public affairs, and cultural boards, Dr. Kleinfeld, a dual US and European citizen, enjoys work, life, and family near New York.

THE SUN: The Energy, The Light, The Frequency by Sylvain Horwood https://www.amazon.com/SUN-Energy-Light-Frequency/dp/3952606383 Puru.ch The Sun: The Energy, The Light, The Frequency By Sylvain Horwood – Founder of Switzerland’s Leading Natural Sun Care Brand, PURU What if everything you thought you knew about the sun was only half the story? In this bold and transformative book, Sylvain Horwood—creator of Switzerland’s top 100% natural sun care brand, PURU—pulls back the curtain on modern sun science, misinformation, and the forgotten ancient wisdom about our greatest source of life and energy: The Sun. The Sun is more than just a book—it’s a return to a natural rhythm. With a perfect balance of accessible science, practical guidance, and timeless insight, this book offers a powerful case for reconnecting with sunlight the right way. Discover how light nourishes your body, regulates your sleep, supports mental clarity, energises your cells, and plays a vital role in immunity, fertility, skin health, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re curious about sun gazing, circadian rhythms, vitamin D, the electromagnetic spectrum, or simply want to avoid sunburn with smarter choices, this book provides answers grounded in nature, logic, and lived experience. “This isn’t about fear. This is about reconnection.” Perfect for wellness seekers, nature lovers, health professionals, and anyone ready to rethink their relationship with sunlight, The Sun is a radiant call to awaken your senses, deepen your understanding, and bask—safely and consciously—in the light that gives us life. About the author Sylvain Horwood is the creator of PURU, Switzerland’s top natural sun care brand. Through PURU’s 100% natural sunscreen and the character Captain PURU, Sylvain shares his deep knowledge of well-being, natural personal care, and sustainable living. Raised on an organic macrobiotic diet in 1980s London, Sylvain moved to Zürich in 2015. Struggling to find truly natural products in Switzerland, he began crafting his own—leading to the founding of PURU in 2018, along with the creation of Captain PURU, a cuddly Pudgy Penguins character. Captain PURU is the beloved mascot of the PURU Transgascogne sailing race and a central figure in PURU’s mission to promote natural health and sustainability to both children and adults across Switzerland and beyond. Sylvain writes with purpose, offering thoughtful insights that reflect a lifelong commitment to authenticity, nature, and well-being.

Empowering Pet Owners: Bridging Gaps in Veterinary Care with Petlovers United Petlovers-united.com About the Guest(s): Dr. Pam Johnson is a distinguished veterinarian with over 30 years of experience. Based in Georgia, she has made notable strides in the field by transforming an American Animal Hospital Association certified hospital from zero to a $10 million enterprise. After selling her hospital in 2020, Dr. Johnson ventured into establishing an online pet information business aimed at educating and empowering pet owners. Her initiative, Pet Lovers United, advocates for stronger relationships between pet owners and veterinarians, and she is involved in various nonprofit endeavors supporting wildlife, veterans, and education. Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss as he welcomes veterinary expert Dr. Pam Johnson on this engaging episode of the Chris Voss Show. With over three decades of diverse experiences in veterinary practice, Dr. Johnson now spearheads Pet Lovers United, an online platform dedicated to bridging gaps between veterinarians and pet owners. Throughout the episode, Dr. Johnson shares compelling stories and offers insights into veterinary best practices, her mission to enhance the human-animal bond, and the importance of having educated pet owners. The discussion takes listeners through Dr. Johnson’s expansive career journey, her transition from operating a thriving veterinary hospital to establishing an online pet info hub. Key highlights include conversations about advocating for pets, managing veterinary burnout, and innovative approaches to pet care, such as raw diets and holistic veterinary care. Dr. Johnson’s experience emphasizes the necessity of informed pet ownership and the role information accessibility plays in enhancing pet health and lifespan. With an emphasis on quality of life, economic euthanasia, and pet advocacy, this episode provides invaluable advice for pet lovers everywhere. Key Takeaways: Dr. Pam Johnson emphasizes the importance of informed pet ownership and collaboration with veterinarians for optimal pet care. Pet Lovers United offers resources to educate pet owners on topics ranging from basic pet care to managing chronic diseases and end-of-life decisions. Effective communication and understanding between veterinarians and pet owners can prevent unnecessary euthanasia and enhance pets’ quality of life. Dr. Johnson’s initiatives extend support to various nonprofits, addressing economic barriers in veterinary care and supporting scholarships for children of service members. The discussions highlight the need for compassionate, informed decision-making in veterinary care to enhance the human-animal bond. Notable Quotes: “Our role is to educate, empower, and collaborate with pet owners, not to dictate what they should do.” “It’s not about just extending quantity of life, but to extend quality and quantity together.” “Whether it’s nutrition or dental care, there are actions we can take to add extra years to a pet’s life.” “We’re aiming to bridge the gap between veterinarians and pet owners to improve communication and empathy.” “How do you define quality of life? It’s so different for each individual.” Resources: Pet Lovers United: petloversunited.com Dr. Pam Johnson on LinkedIn Facebook Groups: Pet Lovers United, Pet Care Education/Questions Explore these enlightening insights and much more in the full episode of the Chris Voss Show. Stay tuned for more fascinating discussions with experts from diverse fields, and deepen your knowledge on topics that matter.

Entrepreneurial Insights: Surviving and Thriving as a Solopreneur with Greg Woodward Woodwardstrategies.com About the Guest(s): Gregory Woodward is the founder and CEO of Woodward Strategies, a renowned revenue operations and inside sales advisory located in Washington, DC. As an entrepreneur with a drive for outbound sales and pipeline generation, Greg has led his company to work with numerous private equity and venture capital firms, significantly contributing to several multi-billion dollar exits. Woodward’s innovative approaches focus on integrating sales teams and scaling business development rep teams, making him a sought-after expert in his field. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris welcomes Gregory Woodward, the visionary behind Woodward Strategies. Over the course of the discussion, Greg delves into his journey as a solopreneur, dissecting the challenges and triumphs involved in building a seven-figure business without external investors or partners. This episode offers a deep dive into the entrepreneurial mindset, exploring the core motivations and strategic insights that drive successful business ventures. As Gregory Woodward reveals his passion for outbound sales and revenue operations, the conversation branches out into discussions about the future implications of artificial intelligence in business. With a critical eye, Greg provides a nuanced perspective on how AI investments are shaping the business landscape, stressing the need for innovative thinking. Through anecdotes and reflections on personal experiences, both Chris and Greg offer valuable lessons on the importance of mindset and strategic autonomy in business. This episode is a compelling listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to navigate the modern economic terrain. Key Takeaways: The path to becoming a successful solopreneur often involves significant personal and professional challenges, but also offers rewarding freedom from traditional corporate constraints. Having a mindset that embraces risk and persistent learning is crucial for entrepreneurs, especially when the journey involves navigating through uncertain and uncharted territories. Building a successful business from scratch often requires a willingness to endure a period of uncertainty and discomfort, typically longer than most anticipate. Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in the tech world; however, many companies are still exploring its potential rather than fully understanding or implementing it effectively. Establishing a business model that values independence and flexibility can lead to greater satisfaction and success, free from the pressures of external investors or rigid hierarchies. Notable Quotes: “Having anybody else in charge of directing your day-to-day? To me, I consider that like a private hell.” “If you look at a business like mine or many solopreneur-type businesses…compare it to a company that just raised $40 million…who’s EBITDA do you think is higher?” “The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence…some people should not be entrepreneurs.” “The pressure’s gonna change when they have to start showing an ROI on their AI investment.” “There’s a period of time…where you’re so far into it you can’t see where you came from…that’s a lonely place for entrepreneurs.”

How to Talk to Anybody: Learn the Secrets to Small Talk, Business, Management, Sales & Social Conversations & How to Make Real Friends (Communication Skills) by Derek Borthwick Power2mind.com https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Anybody-Conversations-Communication/dp/B09TWBJF8C The Hidden Communication System That Instantly Makes You More Persuasive, Likeable, and Confident—in Business and in Life NEWLY UPDATED – From Award-Winning, International Bestselling Author and Certified Communication Expert Derek Borthwick Includes a Bonus Audio Program to Accelerate Your Results Unlock the One Skill That Transforms Everything—Sales, Success, Relationships, and Confidence Whether you’re leading a team, closing a deal, networking, or building better personal relationships, your ability to communicate effectively is the game-changer. This is not another list of surface-level tips. It’s a proven step-by-step communication system rooted in neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and Derek Borthwick’s proprietary ©POWER2MIND method—designed to rewire your communication style for confidence, influence, and connection. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Speak with confidence and clarity in sales, business, and management ✅ Build trust, connection, and instant likeability with anyone ✅ Lead conversations and influence outcomes—without force or manipulation ✅ Handle difficult people and high-pressure situations with calm control ✅ Attract better opportunities, friendships, and relationships ✅ Make small talk effortless—even if you’re naturally reserved ✅ Develop magnetic charisma people are drawn to ✅ Shift how others respond to you—instantly Includes: The Rapid Learning Accelerator Audio to reinforce key strategies and deepen your transformation Two Books in One Part One: Discover how people are wired—what drives them, what builds trust, and how to connect authentically. Part Two: Apply these insights using powerful tools and practical steps to master communication in any area of your life. If you’re ready to improve every conversation, increase your influence, and finally feel in control when you speak… Scroll up and click “Buy Now with 1-Click” to get started instantly. About the author Derek is a mind, advanced communication and business expert. He is a multiple best selling author international trainer and coach. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing and has worked with some of the largest companies in the world including assisting FTSE 100 companies and has achieved well over $1 billion in sales. Derek has lectured at some of Scotland’s top Universities on his methods. He has a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP and is a Master Practitioner of NLP (software for the mind.) He also has a diploma in Transformational Coaching from the Henka Institute. His approach is very different. He has combined and drawn from a wide variety of disciplines to create the Power2Mind method. Power2mind is a very powerful and highly effective method. Derek has also acted in a consultant role as a sales judge for a University Sales competition. He has worked with, coached, and trained some of the world’s largest companies but also enjoys working with smaller firms. Together with coaching, training, reading and writing, he has a passion for public speaking being Area Director for Toastmasters International 2020/2021 and has spoken in front of thousands of people.

Shut Up and Win: Strategies to Sell Smarter, Lead Better, and Live with Purpose by Jed Etters https://www.amazon.com/Shut-Up-Win-Strategies-Smarter/dp/B0F9V2TJRQ Shutupandwin.com Are you ready to stop spinning your wheels and start winning with strategy? Shut Up and Win delivers bold, actionable strategies to help you master sales, sharpen your leadership, and make better decisions under pressure. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, sales pro, or team leader, this is your no-fluff guide to high-impact growth, in business and in life. Inside this powerful book, you’ll learn how to: Build unshakable confidence and emotional discipline Master sales techniques that connect, convert, and close Set goals and manage time like a pro Lead with purpose, clarity, and resilience Develop a winning mindset that thrives under pressure Author Jed Etters draws on more than two decades of real-world experience in competitive sales and leadership to bring you practical tools and mindset shifts that work. This isn’t theory, it’s what top performers actually do. Whether you’re in sales, management, or personal development, this guide provides the roadmap to elevate your impact and create lasting success. If you’re tired of talk and ready for results, this is your playbook! “If you’re serious about increasing your sales and making a real impact, this book needs to be on your desk.” —K. Reid Partlow “A direct blueprint for anyone ready to sell smarter, lead stronger, and actually move the needle.” —Nick Bonner Stop reacting. Start leading. And shut up… and win. About the author Jed Etters is a seasoned sales strategist, thought leader, and captivating speaker dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve unparalleled success in the ever-changing world of sales. With over two decades of experience in the field, Jed brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the art of selling. Jed is known for his innovative approaches and strategic insights that have transformed traditional sales methodologies. His practical advice and actionable strategies have empowered countless professionals to break through barriers, drive revenue growth, and cultivate lasting client relationships. When he’s not strategizing his next sales conquest, Jed enjoys spending time with his family, flying small planes, driving classic cars, exploring the great outdoors, and seeking inspiration from the people and places around him. Jed is always happy to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to take their businesses to the next level.

If Caterpillars Can Fly, So Can I: Master the 7 Universal Laws to Achieve and Prosper by Alvin Day Here is the info for the webinar: Timing: Tuesday, October 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time Link: http://bit.ly/zoomalvin https://www.amazon.com/If-Caterpillars-Can-Fly-Universal/dp/0972730486 Alvinday.com Practice any ONE of the seven chapters and it will light up your life! After 30 years of training and coaching successful people across the world —from senior executives to entrepreneurs—Alvin Day presents the seven principles to help you achieve more, earn more and become more. Examples: Yvonne, a Fort Lauderdale businesswoman, doubled her income in 30 days; John, a Harvard dropout student, immediately re-matriculated and went back to school; Curtis, a West Palm Beach prisoner, changed his mind about killing a man; and John a San Antonio employee, moved from making $38,000 to $63,000 per year. However… WARNING: This book is visceral—it ignites fire in the belly. It will challenge you and make you dissatisfied with the status quo—the ordinary, regular and average. It creates a sharpened hunger for excellence that drives readers to get up and go toward their dreams and aspirations. What could “If Caterpillars Can Fly ~ So Can I” do for your insights, influence and income? About the author Born barefoot and penniless and raised in a rural country town of Jamaica, Alvin Day spent his first 20 years without parents at home, electricity, running water or social pedigree. Hungry for life, he dreamed, devoted himself to study and drove himself hard. With two university degrees from the University of Wisconsin, a 14-year career working for Fortune 500 companies including Procter & Gamble, he eventually founded his own management consulting company. Today, he resides in the USA and is Executive Director of Global Empowerment Institute, a premier leadership development company, specializing in executive coaching, employee engagement and sales training. His books include blockbuster, Persuasion Power and bestseller, If Caterpillars Can Fly ~ So Can I. They lay out the simple pathways anyone can take to discover the explosive high-achievement and dignity that characterize a great life! What makes him special is that he runs a small company serving massive multinational clients from Boston and Buenos Aires to Bogotá, Barcelona, Bangkok and Beijing. With over 25-plus years’ experience, Alvin delivers unparalleled Best Practices leadership programs, serving Colgate, Campbell’s, Valvoline, National Commercial Bank, The Central Bank of Jamaica, Pepsi, Nestlé and many others. Let him serve you with this book that ignites a fire-in-the-belly passion, making readers want to soar.

MOSAIC Pieces: Surviving the Dark Side of American Justice by Wes Skillings https://www.amazon.com/MOSAIC-Pieces-Surviving-American-Justice/dp/B0FH7JYK55 A child’s murder and a rush to judgment still resonate more than fifty years later with lessons to be learned about American justice from a real-life murder case. The convicted murderer did his time, returned to his hometown of South Williamsport, PA, where the crime occurred, and yet the case against him refuses to retreat quietly into fading memories and a growing cache of the obituaries of those who played many of the prominent roles in this morality play. The impact on him and his family resonates as both tragedy and triumph with a case study that is as much a generational story in more innocent times as it is about the murder of a child in an all-American town known as the home of Little League Baseball. This story centers on an implausible murderer and his family – not that of the twelve-year-old victim and her family. And that’s a true crime reversal in itself. Other than one tragic realization, that is. Somebody got away with murder and, despite an impressive accumulation of exculpatory evidence widening cracks into chasms in the Commonwealth’s case presented in February of 1974, exoneration has eluded a family sacrificed for political gain and career expediency. “Mosaic Pieces,” a work of narrative nonfiction by Wes Skillings, might at its heart be a true crime story, but it encompasses so much more than a murder case. Make that several decades more-three generations of one family- with the evolving story of the crime serving as the keystone of this arching chronicle of guilt versus innocence. Subtitled “Surviving the Dark Side of American Justice,” this book reads like a novel supported by a detailed journalistic approach from a man who retired after almost four decades as a newspaper editor, reporter and columnist. The 1973-74 murder case itself is alternately fascinating and disturbing – if only because of what has been learned in the decades since the trial at the end of which Kim Lee Hubbard, 20, was convicted of murdering twelve-year-old Jennifer May Hill. He is a free man and has been for the past four decades and counting after paying his proverbial debt to society. Yet a debt is something you owe, and this convicted murderer, despite leading a productive and fulfilling life in the very community where the crime for which he was tried and convicted occurred, has his own debt to collect. The debt is exoneration for a crime he swears he didn’t commit and, as this true crime narrative that reads like a novel shows, one that relied on evidence that had been manipulated and manufactured. The arrest, trial and jury’s verdict required only four-and-a-half months from the day the child’s remarkably well-preserved body was found in a cornfield a few hundred yards from her home on October 28, 1973. She had been dead in that field, according to evidence proffered by the Commonwealth, for 216 hours (nine days) in unseasonably warm and dry October weather for Pennsylvania. And yet the body on the autopsy table the evening of October 29, 1973, “was as fresh as if she had died just the day before,” according to the man who picked up the body and later embalmed it. Acclaimed forensics experts on body decomposition and time of death stated without reservation that the body must have been refrigerated for all but 48 hours of those nine days. Other aspects of the case, including misuse and abuse of DNA by an apologist for the DA’s office, bring the impact of this story well into the 21st Century. Skillings offers readers the challenge to form their own impressions based on facts and expert opinions. Then again, it is a unique and thought-provoking true crime story with solid human-interest components and insights into murder case essentials like forensic science, expert witnesses, hypnotism of an eyewitness, evidential chain-of-custody and fast-and-loose DNA technology that is not questioned often enough. About the author Wes Skillings retired from newspaper journalism on April 1, 2011, after 38 years as a reporter, columnist and editor where, among his assignments for three different newspapers, he covered everything from municipal meetings to murder trials. He is a Vietnam vet with a BA in English from Mansfield (PA) University, formerly Mansfield State College, where he won a national writing award in 1971 with an essay in The Atlantic Magazine Creative Writing Contests for College Students. As a journalist, he received numerous Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association (PNA) — fifteen of them over his last 11 years in the business. Eight placed first in the state in their respective categories. His first award as a young reporter came years before in 1980—a first place from the Associated Press Managing Editors of Pennsylvania for exposing shoddy practices in a program overseen by a regional planning agency. After retirement he continued as a freelance copywriter producing corporate biographies and website content, as well as blogs on various topics on his own website.