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The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed: The Only Personal Finance System for People with Not-So-Regular Jobs

This is a book for people like us, and we all know who we are.
 
We make our own hours, keep our own profits, chart our own way. We have things like gigs, contracts, clients, and assignments.  All of us are working toward our dreams: doing our own work, on our own time, on our own terms. We have no real boss, no corporate nameplate, no cubicle of our very own. Unfortunately, we also have no 401(k)s and no one matching them, no benefits package, and no one collecting our taxes until April 15th.
 
It’s time to take stock of where you are and where you want to be. Ask yourself: Who is planning for your retirement? Who covers your expenses when clients flake out and checks are late? Who is setting money aside for your taxes? Who is responsible for your health insurance?
 
Take a good look in the mirror: You are.
 
The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed describes a completely new, comprehensive system for earning, spending, saving, and surviving as an independent worker. From interviews with financial experts to anecdotes from real-life freelancers, plus handy charts and graphs to help you visualize key concepts, you’ll learn about topics including:
 
• Managing Cash Flow When the Cash Isn’t Flowing Your Way
• Getting Real About What You’re Really Earning
• Tools for Getting Out of Debt and Into Financial Security
• Saving Consistently When You Earn Irregularly
• What To Do When a Client’s Check Doesn’t Come In
• Health Savings Accounts and How To Use Them
• Planning for Retirement, Taxes and Dreams—All On Your Own

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I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough”

Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a liberating study on the importance of our imperfections—both to our relationships and to our own sense of self  The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting. There is a constant barrage of social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. Everywhere we turn, there are messages that tell us who, what and how we’re supposed to be. So, we learn to hide our struggles and protect ourselves from shame, judgment, criticism and blame by seeking safety in pretending and perfection.

Dr. Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, is the leading authority on the power of vulnerability, and has inspired thousands through her top-selling book The Gifts of Imperfection, wildly popular TEDx talk, and a PBS special. Based on seven years of her ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we’re all in this together.

Dr. Brown writes, “We need our lives back. It’s time to reclaim the gifts of imperfection—the courage to be real, the compassion we need to love ourselves and others, and the connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life. These are the gifts that bring love, laughter, gratitude, empathy and joy into our lives.”

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Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow

For decades, Gallup scientists have researched the topic of leadership. They’ve surveyed a million work teams, conducted more than 50,000 in-depth interviews with leaders, and even interviewed 20,000 followers to ask what they admired in the most important leader in their life. The results of that research are unveiled in Strengths-Based Leadership. Using Gallup’s discoveries, authors Tom Rath and Barry Conchie identify three keys to being an effective leader and use firsthand accounts from highly successful leaders — including the founder of Teach for America and the president of The Ritz-Carlton — to show how each person’s unique talents can drive their success. A new version of Gallup’s popular StrengthsFinder assessment helps readers discover their own special gifts, and specific strategies show them how to lead with their top five talents. Loaded with novel research, inspiring stories, and actionable ideas, Strengths-Based Leadership offers a new roadmap for leading people toward a better future.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE is recognized as one of the most influential audio-books ever recorded. In this seminal work, Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centred approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty and human dignity – principles that give us the security to adapt to change, and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. The 7 Habits have become so famous because they work. From Habit 1: Be Proactive and Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, millions of people have worked their way through the 7 and found in them a key to transforming their lives. Translated into thirty-four languages THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE has been the key to the success of legions of business leaders and individuals the world over.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change was a groundbreaker when it was first published in 1990, and it continues to be a business bestseller with more than 10 million copies sold. Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leadership authority, realizes that true success encompasses a balance of personal and professional effectiveness, so this book is a manual for performing better in both arenas. His anecdotes are as frequently from family situations as from business challenges.

Before you can adopt the seven habits, you’ll need to accomplish what Covey calls a “paradigm shift”–a change in perception and interpretation of how the world works. Covey takes you through this change, which affects how you perceive and act regarding productivity, time management, positive thinking, developing your “proactive muscles” (acting with initiative rather than reacting), and much more.

This isn’t a quick-tips-start-tomorrow kind of book. The concepts are sometimes intricate, and you’ll want to study this book, not skim it. When you finish, you’ll probably have Post-it notes or hand-written annotations in every chapter, and you’ll feel like you’ve taken a powerful seminar by Covey. –Joan Price

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Miracles Happen: A Prayer Guide for Desperate People

MIRACLES HAPPEN

A PRAYER GUIDE FOR DESPERATE PEOPLE

Miracles Happen was written for desperate people. If you are in the valley of last resorts, this book is for you. It is a book of hope, healing and faith. If you are struggling through perilous times, you will find comfort, strength, and the certainty of victory through the peace and love of Jesus Christ who is ultimately at the center of every miracle. Those who read it with an open heart and an open mind will receive the power and majesty of God within themselves through faith and prayer.

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387 Greatest Quotes About Love, Inspiration & Motivation from Famous People: The Master Collection

In “387 Greatest Quotes About Love, Inspiration & Motivation from Famous People: The Master Collection,” you will find some of the most powerful words ever spoken about these always sought after qualities. From 600 B.C. to the 21st century, these words and thoughts will provoke, challenge and stimulate you like nothing else. Each of these 387 “masterpieces” have been carefully hand-picked from well-known and recognized artists, world leaders, celebrities, scholars and writers. In it, you’ll learn: —Why Beatle John Lennon says “love” is like a plant… —What R&B singer Rhianna says are the TWO critical things you must do to get to the top —Why TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey says this “one thing” determines who you’ll become —Why Mother Teresa says “love” does not have to be extraordinary… —What world-class athlete Lance Armstrong says about how “PAIN” is nothing compared to the alternative —What football coach Vince Lombardi says how “leaders become leaders” (Hint: It’s not that they are born that way) —Why singer and actress Marie Osmond says we are all made from “steel” —What Donald Trump believes is the “ONLY” thing you need to succeed —Why D.H. Lawrence claims a woman “not in love” must have luxuries… —What Dr. Seuss says the reason for not sleeping when you’re in love (it’s not what you think!) —What basketball coach John Wooden says young people need more than anything —Why author Helen Keller states that the best things in life aren’t seen or touched —Why pioneer motivational guru Napoleon Hill says you need a “COMPASS” of sorts to become a screaming success But that is merely the tip of “quotes iceberg” as you’ ll discover 374 more memorable quotes…words of wisdom that will bring a surge of positive energy to your head and heart no matter what challenges you may be facing. And with these hand-selected gems, you have enough to read one a day for the next year and still not get through them all. This book is an ideal present for young and old and everyone in between…particularly if you’re looking for the kind of thoughts you want to start your day with and keep you headed in a positive direction. You want more love, inspiration and motivation in your life? You’ve just found the catalyst with this “master collection” from quotes guru author Christine J. Collins.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People: 101 Stories about Overcoming the Economic Crisis and Other Challenges


1. Chicken Soup for the Soul is the “go to” book line for emotional support during challenging times.

2. These are all new stories, collected in 2009, on an all new topic never covered before in CSS’ 16-year history.

3. Topical, much asked for book. Readers are looking for stories that show them they are not alone in these difficult times.

4. CSS is a popular publisher of books on challenges, overcoming obstacles, grief, with many bestselling books on these topics.

5. People love reading about other people’s problems in order to put their own in perspective and also get some valuable advice from other people’s experiences.

6. Contains 10 bonus stories of faith about people using their faith to help them through tough times.

 


Tough times won’t last, but tough people will. Many people have lost money and many are losing their jobs, homes, or at least making cutbacks. Many others have faced life-changing natural disasters, such as hurricanes and fires, as well as health and family difficulties Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People is all about overcoming adversity, pulling together, making do with less, facing challenges, and finding new joys in a simpler life. Includes 10 bonus stories of faith.