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Philosophy - the term sounds fascinating, beautiful, somehow romantic and harmonious, and at the same time like great intellectual effort. Yet philosophy is actually neither particularly romantic nor particularly strenuous. It is true that one has to use one's brain, and perhaps some things exceed normal common sense, but basically philosophy only means to be interested in man and the world. The image one has in one's mind of ancient Greek philosophers strolling in their long robes in the Athenian sun while exchanging their thoughts may seem romantic, but they often dealt with serious topics.

Most gifted children are intelligent because their senses are sharp and intense, and this can result in strong feelings of self-reflection and dramas over nothing. Sometimes, they may say that things that are easy, are actually hard, or they are unwilling to push through with certain things. In this book, we’ll talk about that, as well as some of the prevention efforts to make sure your highly intelligent child won’t become the victim of bullying. We’ll also touch on the question of whether you should homeschool your child or not, something that many parents struggle with.

In this guide, I would like to give you an insight into keeping, raising and training your horse as a partner. The focus will be on the factor of natural handling. Basic theoretical knowledge will be conveyed with corresponding practical suggestions. Meanwhile, topics such as communication between humans and horses and species-appropriate husbandry will be addressed. Newcomers to the field of riding will gain an extensive insight into the mindset of the four-legged friends and equestrian "know-how".

What sets an inspiring and effective leader apart from others? Is it being able to impact the opinions, attitudes, choices, and behaviors of your team members? Is it influencing or persuading others in a positive way? Is it helping employees achieve their goals and bringing out the best? The simple answer is: All of the above. It is a leader’s ability to effortlessly influence their teams by connecting, encouraging, and inspiring them toward short- and long-term success — it’s as simple and as complicated as that. Unfortunately, most fail. But the few who do succeed are able to move mountains.

Almost everyone is familiar with names like Thor and Loki from movies, comics and other corners of the media world today, but where do they come from? That's exactly what this book looks at. You'll dive for a while into the origins of these familiar names of Norse mythology. You'll not only get an overview of the scientific sources if you desire to further investigate more specifically than what is presented here, you'll also get a short but concise introduction to the mythological world created in a pre-Christian time.

Great leaders are constantly moving, making and learning from mistakes, and growing. Greatness involves constant and painful self-awareness, discovery, and improvement. Of course, each one is cut from a different cloth. But ALL of them share a few things in common. The growing body of literature that offers effective leadership strategies has given others the keys to adopt these themselves, one way or another. In “Modern Leadership Lessons From the World’s Greatest”, you will discover timeless qualities of 8 extraordinary leaders and how to develop these game-changing skills in yourself.

This little guide is written for those interested in approaching the topic of "Energetic Healing" for the first time. Join me on a journey into the world of the holistic, energetic way of seeing and healing, the ideas of the energetic healers about the structure of our universe and the human being as an energetic being. In this small book I would like to give you a first insight into the world of energetic healing.

In professional life, you are constantly faced with situations that present challenges or even develop into serious problems. Teams often end up having lengthy discussions that ultimately fail to produce a truly satisfactory solution. In order to be able to deal with difficulties efficiently, it is therefore very important to have the right communication skills. You can achieve a great deal here with the right questioning technique. In this book, you will learn when and how you can use which questions and what advantages the individual questions have. However, using them requires some practice.

You've probably already realized that storytelling is ubiquitous today and that it's hard to imagine marketing without it. In this guide, you will first get an overview of what storytelling actually is and why it is an important part of a successful marketing strategy. In addition, you will learn in the theory section how a classic story is structured, to what extent this structure can be integrated into business practice and what alternatives there are.

As a leader, you are responsible for defining what your team should be striving toward, keeping them a small, yet close and effective bunch, setting a compelling direction for them, and getting them to buy into your journey toward collective success. So, how exactly do you do just that? “The Mighty Modern Manager” shows you all the tools, tips, and insights you need to bridge the gap and become a more effective leader! In this game-changing guide, you will learn how to overcome leadership challenges and succeed as an exemplary leader with the right mindsets, skills, tools, and practices!

Talent and intellect are undoubtedly valuable assets, and luck may have played a role as well. However, today's successful people have mastered the skill of creating and then attaining goals. The good news is that the capacity to behave intentionally and achieve your goals can be learned. Patrick Drechsler explains how in this book. In a method that has been tried and proven many times, he leads listeners on an exhilarating trip in four phases, at the conclusion of which they may finally fulfill their own goals.

What appeals to you about beekeeping? Is it the prospect of producing your own honey and having the delicious natural product fresh on your breakfast table every morning? Or is it the fascination for the organism "bee", which stands out as a masterpiece of evolution? Perhaps it is a mixture of both. When you hold this book in your hands, you have an exciting journey ahead of you! Perhaps the first bees are already buzzing in your garden and flying from the hive to collect plentiful honey. Or maybe you're just toying with the idea of eventually acquiring a colony.

Mindfulness is currently on everyone's lips, and many people are undergoing a shift away from fast-paced life toward deceleration and awareness. Adults are beginning to meditate and to experience their everyday lives more consciously and to be more mindful of themselves, their bodies and their fellow human beings. That's good. But mindfulness can also be a meaningful lifestyle for children and bring many positive effects for them. In this book, you will therefore first learn some general information about mindfulness, what it means, where it comes from and what inner attitude is helpful for it.

Do you have the feeling that you are not resilient enough, and that self-doubt is a regular companion? Maybe you think you're treading water, focused on the wrong things, or your inner bully is getting the best of you. Whatever challenge you now seek or have to face, you will only be able to achieve your objectives if you build mental power. This isn't a one-dimensional figure, but rather a potent mix of several personal qualities. This book teaches you how to cultivate these traits and combine them in a way that offers you strength in both your professional and personal life.

Are you also tired of going to work every day just to try to make the time pass quickly? Putting all your strength and energy into your job every day, just hoping to go home soon? That's how it is for a large number of people, even those who have actually focused their job selection on finding something that matches their interests. Of course, this can make life very difficult; after all, working is an activity we spend almost our entire lives doing, as it ensures our financial survival. If you find yourself in this suffering that seems hopeless, you have chosen the right book.

From a European-Western perspective, much of what is related to the state of Japan, including its history and culture and the people who live there, seems not only foreign, but also in some ways inaccessible and incomprehensible. Those who do not deal with it explicitly often have no connection to Japan at all. This, of course, is also true of Japanese mythology. In contrast to Greco-Roman or Nordic-Germanic mythology, the level of knowledge about it in the West is rather low.

Humans are indeed creatures of habit. But behavioral psychology clearly states that what has been learned once can be unlearned again with the right strategy. No one knows the habits of winners better than Patrick Drechsler. The sought-after coach and motivational trainer has painstakingly developed them himself. Today, he passes on his knowledge of the right mindset for maximum success to everyone who wants to finally break free from monotony and lethargy.

Most people in our society can read, but only a few can do it efficiently and quickly. With the help of this book, I would like to try to introduce you to speed reading. This popular reading trend inspires with methods that are supposed to enable you to read up to three times as fast - with little practice and effort. Does this idea sound just right for your life and have you always dreamed of being able to read faster? Then this book is ideal for you. You will learn various techniques and methods for reading faster and how to use them through exercises.

Have you ever had the experience of being manipulated by a person to such an extent that you felt something was wrong with your perception? That you finally started to doubt your perceptive faculty, even your mental health? You are not alone in this: this common phenomenon is called gaslighting, and it is a subtle yet serious form of psychological violence that can have lasting effects on the victim's self-esteem. In this guidebook, you'll learn not only what exactly gaslighting actually is and how this mechanism works, but also how you can free yourself from the manipulation trap.

Relaxing baths, reading books, calming teas, lavender, walks, breathing deeply: do these aids sound familiar to you in your search for more inner balance and on the path to greater equilibrium? Are you often easily irritable in everyday life and wish you could react more calmly to many situations? Do you often lie in bed at night and wonder when you will finally be able to calm down and fall asleep? Then this guide may be able to help you. It deals intensively with a type of yoga that calms the body and mind and relaxes the soul.