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Get the Summary of Arthur C. Brooks' From Strength to Strength in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful...
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Vocational discernment, says R. Paul Stevens, is a lifelong process -- one that takes on even more significance in later life. In this book Stevens argues that our calling does not end with formal retirement; to the contrary, we do well to keep on working, if possible, till life's end. tevens delves into matters of calling, spirituality, and legacy in retirement, showing that we must continue to discern our vocation as we grow older in order to remain...
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"Using the biblical story of Naomi, as well as a wealth of personal experiences, Bourke offers essential principles that will help older women to blaze new trails in their best years and mentor younger women encouraging them to build for the future with wisdom and strength"--Provided by publisher.
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Fast After 50 is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay fast for years to come. For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel--America's leading endurance sports coach--shows how athletes can race strong and stay healthy well past age 50. In his groundbreaking book Fast After 50, Friel...
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"We're in the middle of an epidemic of stress and anxiety. A global pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives. Average life expectancy in the United States is down. At work, less than 16 percent of us are fully engaged. In many high-stress jobs, such as distribution centers, emergency room nursing, and teaching, incidences of PTSD are higher than for soldiers returning from war zones. We're getting something terribly wrong. We've designed the love out...
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You have so much more to offer. You know it. You have sensed it for some time now. This sacred truth has been bubbling up in your soul. But you have never known quite what to do about it. All that is about to change.
Some ideas are so powerful that simply becoming aware of them changes our lives forever. Holy Moments is such an idea. It is profoundly simple, astonishingly practical, and once you discover it your life will finally makes sense. It's...
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Age Is No Barrier to Success.
The rules of the business world are being rewritten-again-and Americans over 50 need to refresh their skill sets to meet the challenge of competing in a changing job market. Renowned workplace communications expert Robert L. Dilenschneider has completely revised and updated this indispensable guide to getting ahead in today's volatile economy.
50 Plus! offers essential guidance to help those at or near the mature stage...
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Growing older is inevitable and, as we often say, it beats the alternative. But just because we age does not mean we must give in to a slow deterioration of our bodies, minds, social circles, and interests. It doesn't mean we need to give up on our dreams, goals, or aspirations. In fact, as people live longer and healthier into old age, we need to decide what we want to do with all the extra years we've been given!
In Living Strong, Finishing Well,...
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Every Night's Friday Night is a book about the third stage of a person's life when they are about to retire or are already in retirement. It offers real-life stories, examples, and exercises at the end of each chapter. It also serves as a clearinghouse of information about other books to read to help navigate the time period before and during retirement and aging.
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The first and second editions of Repacking Your Bags helped people develop their own unique vision of the good life and take practical steps at home and at work to make sense of their lives and live in an authentically meaningful way. Written as a travel guide iIt helped people to put together a "trip checklist" that provided the elements of the good life: work, love, place, and purpose.
But Leider and Shapiro came to realize that repacking is not...
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New York hypnotist Maggie Staiger created this hypnosis program to address the issue of smokers "relapsing" after getting past the initial post-addiction phase. This audio addresses the long-term issues that come up in freeing oneself from the smoking habit, and reinforces the listener's determination to remain a permanent nonsmoker. It is designed to be listened to in the month after beating the nicotine addiction, and to be used in times of stress...
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Want to keep Alzheimer's at bay for years-ideally, forever? Prevention is the way, and this is the guide. Now in paperback and updated throughout, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program is essential for everyone with a family history of Alzheimer's, and for the 80 million baby boomers who worry whenever they forget someone's name. It's the book that shows how to strengthen memory and avoid everyday lapses. How to incorporate the top ten brain-protecting...
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A woman's guide to the second half of life. Do you ever wonder if the best of life is in the past? Are you longing for more passion and purpose in the second half of your life? Take a deep breath and prepare for a great adventure as Dale Hanson Bourke resoundingly affirms that midlife is a time for reflection but also a time for action. In Embracing Your Second Calling, she challenges women to respond to God's call specifically for this season of...
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Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and Birthday Gifts
Most speeches addressed to high school and college students follow a similar theme: march to the beat of your own drum. This may sound encouraging on the surface, but Scripture exhorts believers to submit their lives to the will of God, not their own desires. Christian students need gospel-centered truth to guide them on their journey...
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What else is possible when it comes to your mental health?
This book is a powerful collaboration and collection of experts who will answer that question. Get ready to understand your mental and emotional world at another level, and have access to effective, holistic strategies, tools, and practices that will change your health for the better. Our author cast offer lifetimes' worth of training and wisdom here to make sure you have what you need to...
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The New York Times bestselling author and country music superstar reveals how to embrace the opportunities that come with age and make one's later years truly golden.In Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully, Judd debunks society's myths about aging. She helps us define ourselves from within, find our real beauty, and enjoy the benefits that come with growing older. With fifteen important life choices, she shows how to find freedom and simplicity in...
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Are You Ready to Retire? If you are in your 50's or 60's and approaching retirement, this book is a must for you! Within the next two decades, 75 million baby boomers are expected to retire. They are redefining retirement. They will live longer than previous generations. This book will help pre-retirees begin envisioning their retirement now. Getting Ready for Retirement will give you insight and answers to a multitude of frequently asked questions...
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New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Angelo Acquista offers a weight loss regimen and delicious recipes designed to improve overall wellness.
Created from fresh, plant-based ingredients, the cuisine of Sicily is one of the world's most balanced-and flavorful-diets. These Mediterranean recipes combine essential proteins, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and fat to nourish our bodies with the natural antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that sustain...
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Are you looking to add more peace and love to your life, and maybe even the world? To replace self-judgment and worry with freedom, love, joy and ease? In How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life, beloved psychotherapist and success coach Rachel Madorsky, LCSW, teaches with a light-hearted touch how to do just that! Rachel gives you the tools-and the permission-to love yourself fully, which means more love for you,...
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Renowned for its dazzling beauty and delectable cuisine, the Mediterranean island of Sicily has historically one of the healthiest diets in the world. Recent studies show that this eating style can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and depression, and that it can even increase fertility rates! Now all the succulent flavors and myriad benefits of Sicilian cooking are yours to savor in the very first weight-loss...