Extreme Ownership was developed by veterans Leif Babin and Jocko Willink to build effective leaders in 12 philosophical practices.
Many influential non-fiction writers have written about their accounts of immigrating to the United States, the societal struggles when assimilating and their uprooted lives, and the unfair stereotypes they have to deal with. Senator Ilhan Omar, poet Hernandez Castillo, and author Monique Grandy are three
When Borders was founded in 1971, it was one of the most pioneering companies in the book business, quickly becoming one of the most dominant players in the space. For 40 years, it was known as one of the retail behemoths, but then came the
Keep in mind that the quality of the cover art does not necessarily reflect the quality of a book’s writing or story, but it is often the case
Author Vevina-Anne A. Swanson shares advice on writing and self-publishing to new writers and up-and-coming authors.
There have been many authors who self-published their books and were met with both commercial and critical success, so much so that publishers later signed book deals with them.
The popularity of SMS or text message novels has risen steadily over the past few years. Why not tell stories over text? It makes for an exciting adventure in which one can interact with the story in real-time. Take Brianna Hayworth, who writes sci-fi stories,
Anyone can write and self-publish a book, but the success of those books sales-wise has a lot to do with many factors, one of which is the book’s genre. That’s one of the many reasons why most writers get their manuscripts rejected by publishing companies;
With the new year and the fresh smell of hope in the air, we’re all looking for new year’s resolutions to cling onto. If you are looking to improve your mental health, be stronger than you’ve ever been before, or want to build better habits
If you feel that publishing your book the traditional way through literary agents and publishing companies isn’t for you, self-publishing your work is a valid alternative. But self-publishing your book isn’t as simple as uploading your first draft to Amazon and waiting for fame and
Despite the many forms of entertainment modern technology allows us, there are still a myriad of people in the world who prefer to be entertained by literature, both classical and contemporary. Many of these people often find themselves wanting to contribute to this art form
As the year of 2021 comes creeping around the corner, everyone is thinking about what their New Years resolutions are going to look like in the midst of a pandemic. It’s going to be a weird transition and it’s going to be different than all
Entrepreneurs are born with a fire inside. When we’ve got an idea, we’ll do whatever it takes to get there. From sleepless nights and hustling, to head-to-the-ground days, entrepreneurs aren’t anything if they’re not determined. That drive and purpose we feel can be invigorating, but
There is still no better learning tool than a book. Despite podcasts and video essays offering in-depth conversations about topics, the process of reading, thinking, and criticizing is still the greatest method of learning on this planet. Naturally, there are the usual suspects: Think and
Jon S. Rennie is a veteran and CEO who has been a leader for 30 years. After serving in the Navy and then working over 20 years in a corporate setting, Rennie has gathered all the knowledge he accumulated about leadership and compiled it into
A great leader is fearless, assertive, resourceful…a recovering addict? Meet Michael Brody-Waite: father, CEO, and author of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts. When he was twenty-three, Michael suffered from drug addiction and his whole life revolved around finding ways to stay high. In his
Many people often write to ask us “How do I become an entrepreneur?” or “What should I study to be an entrepreneur?” Now, we will see some reflections and tips for you to start developing all the skills you need to start your journey. What
If you’re a startup founder, you may want to read about those who have done what you aspire to do. Through their errors and achievements, you can prevent making the same decisions they have or dedicate time to doing what brought these entrepreneurs success. 1.
Every entrepreneur has had struggles and challenges he or she had to face. Naturally, we are more susceptible to failures, financial burden, heartbreak, and more. The life of an entrepreneur isn’t easy, by any means. All of the hard work, misery, doubt, and setbacks eventually
On October 3rd I had the pleasure to speak with author and energy healer, Marla Goldberrg. Within a few minutes of the conversation I experienced the welcoming and strong being that she is. Her journey was nothing short of challenging, yet she found her resilience