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Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are methods and motivational stories to help achieve your goals in 2021.
Published on August 1, 2023
What to Read and Why
Francine ProseIt probably comes as no surprise, but at Scribd we think the best resolution is to read more! Francine Prose’s terrific collection is a great place to start. There’s just no way you'll get through this book without adding a ton of books to your TBR pile.
Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals
Michael HyattThe description promises to teach you “how to quit-proof [your] goals,” and since that promise comes from Michael Hyatt, author of “Living Forward,” we know it’s a safe bet. No matter your resolution, this will help you achieve your dreams.
Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person
Shonda RhimesMaybe you don’t want actionable advice right now. Maybe you just want an inspiring story to put a smile on your face and assure you that you can do anything you put your mind to. This memoir from Shonda Rhimes is that story. Say yes to reading this. You won’t regret it.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela DuckworthWhat REALLY drives success? Author Angela Duckworth hypothesizes that it’s passion and long-term perseverance that ultimately win the day, not raw genius. Duckworth shares insights from highly successful personalities like JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, combined with her own experiences in teaching, neuroscience, and business consulting to come to her ultimate conclusion: Grit and tenacity can be learned, and IQ is really just a bonus. Learn how to create an ideal foundation for success in 2021.
The Three Happy Habits: Techniques Leaders Use to Fight Burnout, Build Resilience and Create Thriving Workplace Cultures
The Three Happy Habits: Techniques Leaders Use to Fight Burnout, Build Resilience and Create Thriving Workplace Cultures
Beth RidleyAfter the high-stress year of 2020, you’re likely feeling burnout from your job, caretaking, and working on creative projects. And if you don’t have time to do all the things you’re supposed to do already, how can you possibly engage in self-care? Beth Ridley, founder and CEO of The Brimful Life, provides three habits that will help counteract burnout, and explains how to fit them into your busy life. Employing these habits will ensure you don’t crash out on your New Year’s resolutions by March.
Quiet Your Inner Critic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Get Gutsy and Play Bigger
Quiet Your Inner Critic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Get Gutsy and Play Bigger
Becky Mollenkamp ACCA big hurdle for most people in chasing their dreams, big and small, year after year, is imposter syndrome. It’s that nagging voice inside you that says you don’t know what you’re doing, don’t know what you’re talking about, and eventually, you’ll be found out. In this Scribd Course, you’ll learn how to harness that inner critic to do bigger and better things, because you’re not an imposter.
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
Gary John BishopHowever you want to say it: it’s time to get unstuck, jump off the hamster wheel, get out of the rat race. Use “Unfu*k Yourself” as a handbook to inspire change inside and out, embrace the positive, and totally ditch the negative. Each chapter focuses on one of Gary Bishop’s seven assertions, from “I am willing” to “I expect nothing and accept everything,” giving life-changing advice along the way. Make 2021 the year that you finally unfu*k yourself and stay motivated.
You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want
You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want
Jesse MechamAs you stare at your credit card statement in horror at how much you spent on holiday gifts, rest assured that it will be OK, especially if you start budgeting now. Jesse Mecham’s “You Need a Budget” philosophy and advice has helped thousands of people spend better over the years.
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Phil KnightThe story of how Phil Knight started Nike, one of the world’s most iconic — and profitable — brands, is the ultimate motivational tale. A $50 investment from his father and a summer selling Japanese running shoes from the trunk of his car launched a company that would become the model for hopeful entrepreneurs for decades to come. Knight’s memoir lifts the veil on the many challenges and triumphs he experienced along the way, chronicling the history and people that made Nike what it is today. Those with a bold vision will be inspired by the blood, sweat, and tears that created a game-changing company.
207: Getting Psyched Up For High Performance with Daniel McGinn: Harvard Business Review editor Dan McGinn applies techniques from athletes, musicians, the military, and more to get yourself psyched for success. You'll Learn: How to amp up confidence and dial down anxiety How to psych yourself up with your...
207: Getting Psyched Up For High Performance with Daniel McGinn: Harvard Business Review editor Dan McGinn applies techniques from athletes, musicians, the military, and more to get yourself psyched for success. You'll Learn: How to amp up confidence and dial down anxiety How to psych yourself up with your...
The Archive of AwesomeIt’s time to get psyched up for the new year, and all the positive changes you’re planning to make. In his podcast “How to Be Awesome at Your Job,” Harvard Business Review editor Dan McGinn gives insights from successful athletes, the military, and more to help you gain confidence through your own best practices.
Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline
Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline
Peter HollinsIt’s easy to lose motivation throughout the year, whether it’s on resolutions or long-term goals. Learn how and why that happens, and set up a plan to finish what you start with author Peter Hollins’s practical guide. Using his own research and coaching experience, Hollins gives insight into the psychological pitfalls that can de-motivate and distract, and shows what works to stay on track all year long.
Meditation Made Easy: More Than 50 Exercises for Peace, Relaxation, and Mindfulness
Preston BentleyIf your New Year’s resolutions include getting healthier or stressing less, give meditating a shot. Audiobooks are a great way to ease into a meditation practice. Listening is like having a guru in your ear, reminding you to focus on your breathing (and cut yourself some slack.) With over 30 exercises designed to help you begin, it’s an effective way to start meditating.