However you view my life by the end of this book, you are certainly not likely to use the word 'mediocre'. I stomp on mediocrity with a pair of riding boots caked in horse sweat, and I plan to go out that way too.Don't Postpone Joy tells the amazing story of Peter Taylors Life, from a childhood dominated by his parents' unhappiness to success as a chef and co-founder of Aucklands ground breaking Le Brie restaurant, international equestrian, exuberant host at Surrender Dorothy bar, medical marvel and unrivalled motivator. It is a story of heart-breaking sadness, unwavering determination, immense sacrifice and - perhaps more than any of these - humour and great joy.Moving between rural New Zealand and the riding circuits of Europe, small towns of the American South and the mean streets of Sydney, this book offers inspirational insights into a man who embraces life full-on and never backs away. It leaves the reader in no doubt about the worth of Taylors twin mottoes: "to thine own self be true" and Don't Postpone Joy.

When Giving Safety Instructions, Flight Attendants Always Tell You to Secure Your Oxygen Mask First. Why? Because You Can't Help Someone Else Until You're OK First.

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Poetry is therapy for the one who writes it, and also for the one who reads it. Who would ever think it - a numbers guy writing poetry. How it all began is unclear, the motivation and inspiration seemed to come out of nowhere, but I enjoyed it. It was my therapy in a troublesome and uncertain world. My Christian faith was ignited and uplifted as I would ponder topics and words for another poem. God's love and grace became a central theme, and trials, blessings, silence, hope, kindness, patience, peace and Joy - is like dancing daffodils, in your garden or window sills. Silent with glee, jubilant and free, sharing with all intimate thrills. Real joy you have deep inside you can't contain, you cannot hide. What's there internal shows up external like a secret - reverent - pride. It glows like sunshine in your eye, seen by those who walk nearby. If you have some today - give it away. It will spread like a summer sky.

Young people, it seems, are both everywhere and nowhere. The media are crowded with images of youth as deviant or fashionable, personifying a society's anxieties and hopes about its own transformation. However, theories of globalization, nationalism, and citizenship tend to focus on adult actors. Youthscapes sets youth at the heart of globalization by exploring the meanings young people have created for themselves through their engagements with popular cultures, national ideologies, and global markets. The term "youthscapes" places local youth practices within the context of ongoing shifts in national and global forces. Using this framework, the book revitalizes discussions about youth cultures and social movements, while simultaneously reflecting on the uses of youth as an academic and political category. Tracing young people's movements across physical and imagined spaces, the authors examine various cases of young people as they participate in social relations; use and invent technology; earn, spend, need, and despise money; comprise target markets while producing their own original media; and create their own understandings of citizenship. The essays examine young Thai women working in the transnational beauty industry, former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, Latino youth using graphic art in political organizing, a Sri Lankan refugee's fan relationship with Jackie Chan, and Somali high school students in the United States and Canada. Drawing on methodologies and frameworks from multiple fields, such as anthropology, sociology, and film studies, the volume is useful to those studying and teaching issues of youth culture, popular culture, globalization, social movements, education, and media. By focusing on the intersection between globalization studies and youth culture, the authors offer a vital contribution to the development of a new, interdisciplinary approach to youth culture studies.

There are lots of things in life that might make us want to give up, stop short, or not finish the race. But God is there to help us overcome anything that holds us back from achieving our best. In his signature style, bestselling author John Mason offers readers 52 nuggets of truth that will break down the barriers to excellence in their lives. Leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone ready to launch an all-out attack on mediocrity will love this upbeat and energizing book.

Following in the tradition of her bestselling Life Is a Verb—a guide to living life more consciously—Patti Digh returns with this deceptively simple gathering of touchstones, Your Daily Rock. With her signature gift of presenting truths in concise heartspeak, she provides short meditations to ground each day in more mindful and intentional living. The three hundred and sixty-six reflections (one for each date, including February 29th), lead readers to open space in their lives in order to love well, live fully, let go deeply, and make a difference.

Author of motivational books shows readers how to weave practical principles and Scripture to overcome obstacles in their lives.

We live in an era when no one can succeed in business or government service without having Human Resource skills. Don't Walk By Something Wrong! is a "how to" manual for learning these skills and applying them-in your family, at work, and in the community! Phil Rosenberg's three decades of wisdom, humor and experience at understanding human behavior comes through in every chapter! How do you manage whining at work and at home? What is the philosophy of Don't Walk By Something Wrong!? Understand how our own arrogance and inertia hurt our personal and career success! Witness the power of appreciation and celebration in inter-personal relations. Wrestling with critical workplace incidents such as harassment, workplace bullying, and unlawful discrimination? Read the "treatment" recommendations of the HR Doctor to prevent trouble and reduce the harm! The "recipes" in this book show you how to create a lasting legacy by your work, your joy and your caring! Reading this collection of the "Best of The HR Doctor" is high enjoyment and high value in shaping a happy and productive career. "Walking by" this book without reading it is a big mistake!

In need of some positivity in these troubled times? Look no further than this inspiring collection of short motivational and aspirational readings that will have you ready to take on the world by being the best version of yourself. Accessible and encouraging, the nuggets of wisdom in this giftable book are perfect for the recent graduate, the aspiring entrepreneur, the seasoned business leader, and anyone who needs a pick-me-up in the midst of a challenging time of life.