We talk. Our prospects have a choice. #1. Continue thinking about their interesting lives, or #2. Stop what they are thinking, and listen to someone they don’t care about. Ouch. We can’t succeed if no one listens to our message. But how do we get prospects to pay attention to us? With hooks—strong openings that capture their curiosity. What kinds of hooks can we learn? • Curiosity hooks. • Magic phrases. • Humor hooks. • Shocking facts. • Quiz openings. • Challenges. • Story hooks and more. We want our prospects to think, “This is interesting. Please continue.” We don’t have to be creative. Let the simple lessons, examples, and templates in this book help us create professional hooks that work. No more presentations to people who fake their attention. No more nerve-racking encounters with uninterested prospects. Let’s feel confident that we can deliver our message to attentive prospects every time.

One of the twentieth century’s greatest spiritual teachers examines how to maintain your benevolent motivations without falling prey to the controlling tendencies inherent in those seeking to lead others. Power, Politics, and Change: What Can I Do to Help Make the World a Better Place? takes on the conventional wisdom that “power corrupts” and proposes instead that those who seek power are already corrupt: Once they attain their goal, their corruption simply has the opportunity to express itself. That’s why even those who seek power in order to bring about radical change so often fail, despite their best intentions. Osho looks at where this “will to power” comes from, how it expresses itself not only in political institutions, but in our everyday relationships. In the process, he offers a vision of relationships and society based not on power over others, but on a recognition of the uniqueness of every individual. Featuring an original talk by Osho on DVD, you’ll experience his philosophies and values straight from the source. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the “1000 Makers of the 20th Century” and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

This is the story of the struggles of a little girl hurting at a young age, from the losses in her life. She became a woman with pain her heart searching for love in the wrong places. Her search led her to the choices of the wrong men, drugs and abuse. During her journey she became a woman of faith. Because of her faith God stayed by her side. There were many different things during her journey that she was uncomfortable with. She was often misunderstood because of her bold and outspoken voice. She is loved and disliked at the same time. She accomplished many milestones, while going through the fire but nothing stopped her. Read how God orchestrated this young ladies life, she has not stopped moving in the direction God has laid out for her. She is an inspiration to anyone that thinks they can't make it. She is a strong and fearless woman with a true heart for God. With every step she make she picks up momentum and strength. Veronica was born and raised on the south side of Chicago by her grandmother. After many troublesome days and the use of drugs, God allowed Veronica to rise higher than she ever thought she would. She obtained from Trinity International University, a Bachelor's in Christian Ministry. She obtained a Masters Arts of Urban Ministry and a Masters Arts of Christian Studies. She is a licensed and ordained minister. She received her certification to become a chaplain. She is a poet, recorded her first CD of poetry in 2005. She is a former talk show host, and a guest radio show host. Through all she's been through she feels there could be brokenness and many things missing. God allowed her to walk through with nothing broken, nothing missing.

A new, revised edition of the classic bestseller In this second edition of the irreverent, celebrated book, master copywriter Luke Sullivan looks at the history of advertising, from the good, to the bad, to the ugly. Updated to include the latest campaigns, this edition also features two extended final chapters, with in-depth prescriptions for building a career in advertising and a real-world look at the day-to-day operations of today's ad agencies. Among the most disparaged campaigns in advertising history, the Mr. Whipple ads for Charmin toilet paper were also wildly successful. Sullivan explores the Whipple phenomenon, examining why bad ads sometimes work, why great ads fail, and how advertisers can learn to balance creative work with the mandate to sell products. Luke Sullivan (Atlanta, GA) is the Chief Creative Officer at West Wayne, an Atlanta-based agency, and an award-winning copywriter with over twenty years of experience in the business at some of the elite agencies in America-Fallon McElligott and the Martin Agency.

Are you always intimidated when the outgoing ones start talking? Do you always feel the need to avoid being seen just because you can't handle the crowd? You are not alone. Shyness is one of the most painful experiences in our social life. It creates a lot of limitations, and people often underestimate you. For them, you are invisible, and nothing you say matters because you don't speak like you matter. Deep within you, there is a burning fire of need, the need to be bold and confident — the need to be outgoing and be the center of attention without panic attacks. You have even fantasized about becoming a very confident person, but the reality is always different. Many people around the world are going through the same thing, and only a few have figured out the ways to overcome shyness and live above social anxiety. Very few have understood the concept of building confidence and becoming bold enough to face all fears and social phobia. Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety is a precise instructional handbook that pinpoints various ways to build confidence, influence people, and develop leadership skills. Learn how to take advantage of your social anxiety to become the most effective individual in your environment. Develop killer social skills for overcoming fear and become bold around people. The new strategies revealed will teach you how to use your social anxiety as a weapon for career and social breakthrough.

To do what no other magazine does: Deliver simple, delicious food, plus expert health and lifestyle information, that's exclusively vegetarian but wrapped in a fresh, stylish mainstream package that's inviting to all. Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.

The story centers on Rida, a girl who has always kept her distance from men, and Sameer, who has managed to break through her walls and become her friend. Rida’s reserved nature has made it hard for others to connect with her, but Sameer’s charm has forged a bond between them. Despite spending a lot of time together, Rida views Sameer as only a friend, while Sameer harbors deep feelings for her. He has tried to express that their relationship could be more, but Rida has consistently rejected his advances. Although Sameer is hopeful and still in love, he faces the reality of being friend-zoned. The future of their friendship remains uncertain—will Sameer’s feelings eventually be reciprocated, or will they remain just friends? Only time will reveal.

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For those of you starting a career or considering a different one: freelancing is the current rage and may be your best option. But only maybe. Dirty Truths examines what it takes to jam your foot in the door of self-employed opportunity, force it wider, and then slam it shut on competitors. Dirty Truths is an invaluable guide to navigating the demanding and frequently unforgiving freelance landscape, especially that of writing and other dodgy professions. No academic discourse or high-minded essays here: Dirty Truths is a dirty examination of a dirty way of life, filled with hilarious anecdotes and savage observations about the writing trade and its practitioners. Those who embrace this highly-unorthodox how-to book will be well equipped to withstand the career challenges ahead. Of course, readers may conversely be persuaded by Dirty Truths to pursue more conventional ways of making a living. And that's fine. You have to be a bit warped to go it alone in this increasingly uniform work world anyway.

Affirmations for a Peaceful Life is a book that brings the physical and spiritual world together in a straightforward and practical way. Throughout each chapter, Sarah will help you find peace in the inevitable chaos, heartbreak, and pain that we all encounter in life. Each affirmation will touch on a common universal human experience in life. From how to deal with people, to finding and hearing God, to experiencing success and abundance in life, you will be equipped with the wisdom and understanding on how to find peace in all of it. You will embark on a spiritual journey inward in order to come to peace with the circumstances of the world and how your ego can create suffering. Prepare yourself for some of the deepest universal truths and how to use them in your everyday life, in a straightforward way. These affirmations will evolve over time in your life and are timeless in how you can apply them to your life while also helping others. Peace, as a spiritual state, has never felt so simple.