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  Your Retirement Sketchbook - 125...

  Jamie P. Hopkins, Bonnie Treichel

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  Are you overwhelmed by the thought of retirement planning? Unsure where to start—or afraid it’s already too late?Retirement planning is something we often leave for the future because we all have more pressing matters to deal with today: The kids are sick. The dog needs to go to the vet. A parent needs a new care facility.We think retirement can wait. But can it?In Your Retirement Sketchbook, financial professionals specializing in retirement planning, Jamie Hopkins and Bonnie Treichel offer a fresh, creative approach to planning for your future. Unlike traditional financial guides, this book breaks down retirement into manageable sections. Inside, you'll explore 125 unique topics that could impact your retirement and discover practical strategies for saving, investing, and managing income. Build your plan step-by-step and reflect on your financial future.Whether you're just starting to save or nearing the finish line, Your Retirement Sketchbook will inspire you to craft a plan to achieve your retirement goals, and find financial confidence along the way.This isn't a textbook; it's a creative journey

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  The Art and Business of Songwriting

  Larry D. Batiste

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  In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D. Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his decades of experience in ways that are bound to help all listeners improve their songwriting skills. Through this book, listeners will learn the craft of professional songwriting, including the ins-and-outs of song structure, lyric and melody writing, and the essential elements of a hit song. From the start, Batiste incorporates exercises to help songwriters strike upon ideas for song titles, concepts, and stories that will appeal to their audience. He also discusses critical business aspects of songwriting, such as copyrighting, publishing, royalties, networking, and digital media. In addition to the fundamentals, the listener will learn how to build their songwriting career, generate income, build an online community and fanbase, release music independently, expertly place their songs, and navigate the world of digital music. Throughout the book are interviews with iconic songwriters and producers such as Peter Asher, Lamont Dozier, and Narada Michael Walden, as well as independent recording artists, including Fantastic Negrito, a winner of multiple Grammy Awards, and Meklit Hadero.

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  From Scarcity to Abundance: 20...

  Hatem Helmy

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  From Chasing Paychecks to Building Freedom 
  I still remember the day everything changed. 
  It was a late evening, and I was staring at my bank statement. I had worked tirelessly for years, clocking in extra hours, chasing promotions, and sacrificing weekends. And yet, there it was in front of me—a near-empty balance, bills piling up, and credit card debt growing like a shadow I couldn't outrun. 
  The truth hit me harder than any failure ever could: I wasn't broke because I didn't earn enough. I was broke because I didn't think about money the right way. 
  Money, I realized, is not just numbers in a bank account. It's a mirror that reflects our mindset, our daily habits, and the decisions we make over time. Most people don't fail financially because they're lazy. They fail because they're trapped in the wrong way of thinking. 
  From that night, I started a new journey. I devoured books, studied mentors, experimented with side hustles, failed countless times, and rebuilt myself from the ground up. Over time, I discovered a set of simple but powerful principles that transformed my financial life. Principles that took me from paycheck-to-paycheck survival to building freedom on my own terms. 
  This book is not about secret tricks, overnight riches, or get-rich-quick schemes. It is a step-by-step guide, a practical roadmap that will help you: 
  Reprogram your money mindset 
  Set crystal-clear financial goals 
  Build multiple income streams 
  Manage and invest your money wisely 
  Develop the habits and relationships that accelerate success 
  By the time you finish this book, you'll have a clear blueprint for financial freedom—one that is achievable, practical, and sustainable. 
  So, if you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by bills, or tired of living only to work, this book is for you. 
  Let's begin the journey.

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  Kobe Bryant - The Road To...

  Black Publishing

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  UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHYKOBE BRYANT: THE ROAD TO GREATNESSIn the fascinating world of basketball, there is one name that shines brightly, a legend that transcends the court and becomes an endless source of inspiration. That name is Kobe Bryant, and his life and career are a testament to the power of determination, passion and unwavering self-belief. Now, we invite you to immerse yourself in his gripping story through our book, "Kobe Bryant: The Road to Greatness."Top 5 Themes of the Book1. The Ascent from Humility2. The Mamba Mentality3. Leadership and Legacy4. Resilience and Overcoming5. Global InfluenceCONTENT (30 CHAPTERS)IntroductionPART I: THE BEGINNINGS OF AN ICONA Boy In PhiladelphiaKobe And His FamilySchool Basketball BeginningsThe Decision To Jump To The NbaPART II: THE LEARNING YEARSKobe And Shaq: A Dominant DuoThe 2000 ChampionshipChallenges And FailuresOvercoming ObstaclesPART III: THE RISE TO STARDOMThe Development Of The Mamba MentalityThe Nba Mvp TitleEpic RivalriesKobe At The OlympicsPART IV: INJURIES AND RESILIENCEInjuries And RehabilitationThe Triumphant ReturnThe 81-Point AchievementPART V: LEADER IN THE TWILIGHT OF HIS CAREER.The Nba Title In 2009 And 2010Kobe Off The CourtRetirement From The NbaPART VI: LEGACY AND LIFE AFTER BASKETBALLBusiness VenturesPhilanthropy And ActivismKobe As Mentor And CoachPART VII: TRAGEDY AND LASTING LEGACYKobe's Tragic LossTributes And TributesImpact On Pop CulturePART VIII: REFLECTIONS AND MEMORIESPersonal Recollections From Friends And FamilyKobe's FuneralKobe's Legacy In EducationPART IX: KOBE BRYANT'S GLOBAL INFLUENCEKobe In The WorldHis Inspiration ContinuesKobe Bryant's Path To GreatnessPHRASES

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  Why Businesses Fail? S01E06

  Amar Deshpande

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  There are many companies that thrive on human capital. Technology services, sciences, creative occupations, all thrive on the skills and crafts of their workforce. Skills required for a particular task may vary over time. Re-skilling or up-skilling of employees will be required periodically to keep the workforce productive and effective.
  
  But this involves investment in time, money and resources on the part of the employer and the employees. How do business leaders view the crucial aspect of learning and skilling of workforce? Is it a cost or an un-necessary burden, often required because of competitive forces or regulation? Or can a highly trained or skilled workforce be a differentiator for an organization?
  
  In this episode, listen to insightful interviews from business leaders from two very diverse industries- consumer goods, and information technology.
  
  They say, in order to be a good author, one has to be a good reader. Maink Dhar is an accomplished author and Vice President and Managing Director South Asia with Kimberley Clark. How does he view learning and skilling when it comes to managing a business?
  
  Our second interview is with Vinod Uniyal, who till recently was Chief Technology Officer for Talent and Innovation with IBM. How does one of the largest technology companies in the world view the learning and training of their workforce?

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  Time-Out - Creativation or...

  Josep Lagares

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  In recent years, entrepreneurs, managers, academics and leaders of all kinds have shown a growing interest in learning about the peculiar methodology of Creativación© —a neologism arising from the combination of the words creativity and innovation— which the company Metalquimia has been developing and perfecting for decades. In Time-Out, its CEO, Josep Lagares, presents in a practical and dynamic tone the approach of this methodology, the result of continuous learning in an environment of finite resources and full of existential challenges.

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