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This is a must-listen book for anyone considering higher education or looking to understand the value of a college degree. Written by Dr. David K. Ewen, an esteemed educator with several decades of professional experience in the field, this book offers profound insights into the positive aspects and significance of a college education.
In his book, Investing in Yourself, Dr. Ewen draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to provide a comprehensive overview of the many benefits of attending college. He explores the ways in which a college education can enhance an individual's intellectual, social, and personal growth, as well as their career prospects and earning potential.
With compelling arguments and real-life examples, Dr. Ewen demonstrates the importance of a college education in today's rapidly changing world. He highlights the ways in which a college degree can provide individuals with critical thinking skills, a deep understanding of diverse cultures, and the ability to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
Moreover, Investing in Yourself offers practical advice and strategies for maximizing the benefits of a college education. Dr. Ewen offers guidance on selecting the right college, choosing a major, and navigating the challenges of higher education.
Overall, Investing in Yourself is an enlightening and inspiring book that offers invaluable insights into the importance of a college education. It is a must-listen for anyone considering higher education or looking to understand the many ways in which a college degree can enhance their lives and career prospects.
About the Author
Meet Dr. David K. Ewen, a passionate education professional who has been helping students reach their full potential since 1988. Dr. Ewen's journey started when he earned his Master of Education degree back in 1988. With almost three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, he founded and led Enterprise College, a renowned global institution.
But Dr. Ewen's thirst for knowledge didn't stop there. In 2023, he earned his Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.), a testament to his unwavering dedication to education. As an accomplished author, Dr. Ewen has written numerous books on education, sharing his expertise and insights with other educators.
With his wealth of experience and passion for education, Dr. Ewen is an invaluable asset to the academic community.
Dedication
Decades ago, I stood alongside my fellow classmates at Cambridge College with a shared goal - to earn a Master of Education (M.Ed.). Now, as a proud Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), I have been selected as one of the few alumni to “return back home” and walk in the procession and support the Cambridge College graduating class of 2023 in Boston. I also want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to those graduating students who embody the qualities of motivation, organization, discipline, responsibility, and resilience, as they strive to create the best possible life for themselves and the world around them. This book is for them. Congratulations!
This book is also a tribute to my fellow professionals who hold the esteemed title of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) along with me as we work together to shape the future of education and create a better college experience for the next generation.
Certainly, I couldn't have written this book without the unwavering support of my beautiful wife, Maria, who has stood by me through every new experience and has been the rock of courage I needed.
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Written for anyone trying to figure out how to make the most of their lives, Born to Build seeks to inspire entrepreneurs and ambitious, self-motivated people to build something that will change the world. A builder’s venture could be a small business that grows into a mammoth enterprise, a thriving new division in an existing company, a nonprofit, a social enterprise, a church, a school - anything that creates economic growth and makes a lasting impact on society.
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Powerful perspective shift
- By Diana_loves_audiobooks on 06-09-18
By: Jim Clifton, and others
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The New Education
- How to Revolutionize the University to Prepare Students for a World in Flux
- By: Cathy N. Davidson
- Narrated by: Carolyn Cook
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
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Our current system of higher education dates to the period from 1865 to 1925, when the nation's new universities created grades and departments, majors and minors, in an attempt to prepare young people for a world transformed by the telegraph and the Model T. As Cathy Davidson argues in The New Education, this approach to education is wholly unsuited to the era of the gig economy.
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Practical Enough / Scholarly Enough
- By Amazon Customer on 07-22-20
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The Gig Economy
- The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want
- By: Diane Mulcahy
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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From Uber to the presidential debates, the gig economy has been dominating the headlines, and for good reason. Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economy - mixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. For those who've figured out the formula, life has never been better! The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Succeeding in it starts with shifting gears to recognize that only you control your future.
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interesting and informative
- By Erin P. on 03-26-17
By: Diane Mulcahy
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Pivot
- The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
- By: Jenny Blake
- Narrated by: Jenny Blake
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Careers are not linear, predictable ladders any longer; they are fluid trajectories. No matter our age, life stage, bank account balance, or seniority, we are all being asked to navigate career changes much more frequently than in years past. The average employee tenure in America is just four to five years, and even those roles change dramatically within that time. Our economy now demands that we create businesses and careers based on creativity, growth, and impact. In this dynamic world of work, the only move that matters is your next one.
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Difficult in Audio Format
- By Gina L. on 01-16-17
By: Jenny Blake
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How to Say It: Words That Make a Difference
- By: Allison Friederichs Atkison, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Allison Friederichs Atkison
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
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Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start. It’s incumbent upon you to choose the best words to accomplish your goals, because how you choose to communicate influences—well, everything! The power of communication shapes our professional goals, our relationships, and our lives—so the words we choose to use carry a great deal of power.
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Meh. Glad I didn't pay for it.
- By Paula on 07-23-22
By: Allison Friederichs Atkison, and others
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Why Memoir Matters: Learning from the Lives of Others
- By: Tahneer Oksman, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Tahneer Oksman
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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In the six lessons of Why Memoir Matters: Learning from the Lives of Others, associate professor and author Tahneer Oksman guides you through enduring categories and themes within the genre of memoir, exploring how these deeply personal stories work and why they are so impactful. The course also addresses the ethical responsibilities of the memoir writer, in terms of writing about personal life details and what it means to tell the truth as a writer while sharing personal memories, shocking events, and even family secrets.
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Fantastic, Accessible Series
- By Amazon Customer on 12-11-24
By: Tahneer Oksman, and others
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Manifest Now
- By: Idil Ahmed
- Narrated by: Idil Ahmed
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
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Manifest Now provides a step-by-step guide with tools, techniques, and proven strategies to raise your frequency and create the reality you want. This audiobook is designed to guide you through the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of manifesting and creating all that your heart desires. You'll learn how to start removing mental and emotional blocks so you can rediscover that manifesting is your natural birthright. You'll feel more confident, reconnected, and powerful as you listen.
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This is my first review of 2 years subscribed!
- By Rodrigo on 02-22-19
By: Idil Ahmed
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How to Release Anxiety
- By: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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It’s not just you. Stress levels are at an all-time high—so much so that a recently convened panel of medical experts in the US has recommended that all adults under the age of 65 be screened for anxiety. In How to Release Anxiety, Gabby Bernstein offers simple, actionable steps for feeling better, living with more ease, and showing up for those around us. Gabby’s unusual advice: Rather than manage your anxiety, what if you befriended it? Gabby posits that what we befriend, we can ultimately be at ease with. So she invites us to get curious.
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Not my thing, but one good point
- By Scott on 10-22-22
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Dark Alliance
- The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion
- By: Gary Webb
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
- Length: 20 hrs and 28 mins
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In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it. A simple phone call concerning an unexceptional pending drug trial turned into a massive conspiracy involving the Nicaraguan Contra rebels, L.A. and Bay Area crack cocaine dealers, and the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Bigger than You Thought
- By Susie on 04-28-14
By: Gary Webb
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30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships
- By: Adelyn Birch
- Narrated by: Kitty Hendrix
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Identifying covert emotional manipulation is tricky. You sense something is wrong, but you can't quite put your finger on the problem. This powerful book will reveal to you if manipulation is at play in your relationships. It will open your eyes. You will learn 30 tactics manipulators use to get what they want. You will also learn to spot the warning signs within yourself that expose covert manipulation is taking place, even if you can't identify the specific tactics being used.
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This book can change your life!
- By Cat O. on 04-04-18
By: Adelyn Birch
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How to Write Best-Selling Fiction
- By: James Scott Bell, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: James Scott Bell
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
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Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller. No one has cracked the code better than James Scott Bell. A best-selling author himself, and the author of the number-one best seller for writers, Plot & Structure, Mr. Bell has been teaching the principles of best-selling fiction for over 20 years, principles that apply to any genre or style.
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I'm a writer and this course is to blame.
- By accentrique on 07-22-19
By: James Scott Bell, and others
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Mind Mapping
- Improve Memory, Concentration, Communication, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management
- By: Kam Knight
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 5 hrs
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This is a comprehensive guide to learning about a wonderful technique called mind maps. Mind maps are an amazing organizational and creativity tool that can improve memory, concentration, communication, organization, creativity, and time management.
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make sure to practice
- By Meryem on 04-24-17
By: Kam Knight
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Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue
- The Untold History of English
- By: John McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar. Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history.
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Great for casual linguists
- By Bertie on 01-11-10
By: John McWhorter