A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback


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Designed to turn moments of doubt into triumphs, this book offers strategies for seizing the moment, taking control of one's destiny, and focusing on dreams.




Comebacks


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Gold Medal Winner, Success and Motivation, 2011 Axiom Business Book Awards Insight from leaders who experienced major setbacks and redefined success In tough economic times, when careers are derailed and leaders are forced to rewrite their professional plans, this book enlightens and uplifts. Comebacks features an all-star cast of ten leaders who endured setbacks-for some a public fall in the midst of media scrutiny-then reassessed and moved ahead with new purpose. Based on revealing interviews, the book presents a behind-the–headlines glimpse into the lives of leaders; how they drew upon resources, both internal and external, to move on; and the lessons that helped them redefine success. Leaders profiled include: Jacques Nasser, former CEO of Ford Motor Co., recently appointed Chairman of BHP Billiton, the world's largest natural resources company Patricia Dunn, former Chair of Hewlett-Packard, vilified for her alleged role in corporate espionage only to be exonerated from all charges, today active in philanthropy Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan), Herbert "Pug" Winokur (Enron Corp.), David Neeleman (JetBlue), and more Redmond, a top executive recruiter, and Crisafulli, author of The House of Dimon, show how all leaders face adversity, but true leaders turn adversity into success.




Comeback & Beyond


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Have you ever experienced a devastating setback in your life? Maybe you have struggled in marriage or family; perhaps your finances have taken a catastrophic blow. All of us encounter difficulties that can be both painful and seemingly impossible to overcome. When your hopes and dreams have turned into a nightmare, it may seem that your life is over. But, God is in the business of resurrecting dead visions. It does not matter if your setback seems insurmountable; dont take a step back, because God has already prepared your comeback. Comeback and Beyond, the book from acclaimed author, Tim Storey, has the answers, strategies, and motivation you must have to turn your tragedy into triumph. You will discover insights from the amazing turnarounds of some of the worlds most prominent winners and the specific steps they took to experience a full-blown comeback, better and stronger than ever before. Get ready to experience new hope and a renewed passion for the ultimate life that God has meant for you. Its time for your comeback!




Puke & Rally


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We all have puked.No one can avoid it.Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, executive, or full-time mom or dad, you'll face setbacks. Everyone that has reached a level of success and significance has messed up and failed.There will be turmoil, hardships, and extreme adversity. It is just when rather than if you'll encounter them.Despite our mistakes, pain, and even being told that we are not good enough we can still rally!It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback!In this book you'll apply: -Why just one mistake derails the best plans, but you'll rally if you can overcome this error.-Being told or shown that you're not good enough is actually the key to success.-Why more people die coming down Mount Everest than climbing up.-That the process is more important than the product.-The greatest mental skill that you'll need to comeback.-The most powerful lightning strikes are from out of the blue.




How High Can you Bounce?


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Roger Crawford is one of America’s most highly regarded speakers and a shining example of the power of resilience to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world. Physically challenged from birth, he has learned from experience that resilience--our ability to thrive under stress and bounce back from hardship--is a skill that we can all develop and maintain. Now, with his unique blend of humor, savvy, and hard-won wisdom, he shows you how you can make resilience the springboard to your own success.Where are you coming from? How long have you been there? Where are you going? Starting with these fundamental questions, How High Can You Bounce? invites you to take stock, to examine your attitudes, the way you see yourself, and your motivations. Then, from this new wellspring of awareness, you can begin to build your resilience--and reap the benefits of living a healthier, happier, more productive life. Let Roger Crawford help you discover: The Best Defense Against Hard Times The Keys to Success You Already Possess The Greatest Confidence Builders What’s Better than Money in the Bank The Friends You Can’t Afford to be Without How to Write Your Own Life Script When Challenge is Sweet The Secret of Becoming an Effective Leader Elevating and inspiring, How High Can You Bounce? introduces you to dozens of unforgettable men and women who illustrate these principles in every walk of life. Their amazing stories of courage and resourcefulness make this a book to treasure in good times and bad.




It's a New Beginning


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Have you lost hope for a new beginning? If you believe your life is beyond saving-this book is for you. Willie Alfonso writes about his dramatic childhood story of growing up Brooklyn. He shares why he should be dead, dying of AIDS somewhere, or doing life in jail. His epic story with unbelievable comeback proportions will inspire the doubters, the skeptics, or anyone who has lost all hope for the future. Readers in It's A New Beginning will be be challenged by Willie's story to see: + Hope in the midst of devastating circumstances. + How to forgive the unforgivable + How even the worst setbacks can be turned into comebacks. Read one of the most powerful comeback stories of all time! Dig into It's A New Beginning: How to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks to find hope for your new beginning. What are you waiting for? During my entire career as a New York Yankee, I have had the privilege of knowing Pastor Willie Alfonso. I am eternally grateful for the wisdom I received from him over the years. Now in his new book, the rest of the world can experience the life and the ministry of a man who has been such a blessing to me. I know a good closer when I see one. This book will close the old chapters in your life, and set you up for a new beginning. -Mariano Rivera, #42 Retired Relief Pitcher, New York Yankees Our backgrounds and stories sound very similar, but we have been placed in different arenas. It's A New Beginning: How to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks captures the way God can take Willie Alfonso from a forgotten, broken child and turn him into a man that influences some of the biggest names in sports history. His story will encourage those who are experiencing setbacks, as well as spur on others to never give up on the ones with the tough exterior. -Nicky Cruz, Evangelist and Author Chaplain Willie Alfonso's story is nothing short of a miracle! Read it and you'll be inspired to a new level of faith. - Jim Cymbala, Senior Pastor, The Brooklyn Tabernacle




Win at Losing


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An engaging, inspiring exploration of the surprising value of setbacks—and how we can use them to succeed As an award-winning sports journalist, Sam Weinman has long studied the ripple effects of losing. But as a father of two competitive boys, he struggled to convince them that failing—whether losing a hockey game or bombing a math test—can actually be a critical part of success. So he sought out the perspectives of men and women who have turned significant setbacks into meaningful comebacks—and sometimes even new careers—to illustrate how we can not only overcome defeat but grow stronger from the experience. Blending firsthand interviews and advice from professional athletes, business executives, politicians, and Hollywood stars with expert analysis from leading psychologists and coaches, Win at Losing reveals how renowned figures—from Emmy Award–winning actress Susan Lucci to golfer Greg Norman and politician Michael Dukakis—have prevailed and even triumphed in the aftermath of loss, humiliation, and rejection. In showcasing the ways our most difficult moments can be turned into powerful growth opportunities, this lively and moving guide asks readers to redefine what constitutes success and failure, and offers an essential blueprint for harnessing the power of setbacks to achieve what we want in life.




Setbacks to Comebacks


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Setbacks to Comebacks is an anthology about all the setbacks that one faces. Life has some good and bad days for us. Overcoming hardships and tough times is what we learn. Sometimes, at a certain point of time giving up everything is the only solution which is seen, but is that the only way. No! There is always another road which takes us to a whole new hopeful world. We have to choose the road wisely. Difficulties and problems are a part of life but they are not permanent. We should make the setbacks our strength and pull through the tough times. It is okay having some setbacks but making a comeback is what matters!




Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks


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Willie Jolley is ready to help you take your first steps on the road to success, empowering you to make the positive changes in your life that will not only change the way you work, but the way you think. A master of positive motivation, organization, and inspiration, Jolley has the tools you can use to triumph in tough times, to see your setbacks as new opportunities, and to invest confidence in your ideas. With potent psychological insight, hard business know-how, and techniques you can use on a daily basis, Jolley will empower you to: Create your own PHD (persistence, hunger, and determination) that will power you through tough times Focus on the pursuit of success—and then follow through on it in a consistent way Maintain calm in situations of panic—and target opportunities others will pass by Break through negativity so you can make the decisions that will pay off on your path to success Find an “attitude of gratitude” that will fortify your spiritual, physical, and financial growth Willie Jolley draws upon the inspiring real-life success stories and intelligent insights to show you how to create a positive outlook, become adaptable to every circumstance, and seize the opportunities that will lead you to greater success.