A Memoir of Things I'd Tell My Younger Self
And the Principles to a Better Life
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David R.D. Dishart
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If there is one thing I’ve learned over the years of my life, it is this: No secret sauce exists for creating the perfect life. Despite the hope that one day, a formula will be available that entails every bit of what is good in humanity, we have to make do with what we have. And what we have isn’t perfect. It has taken me many years to grasp this. There are things I know now that I didn’t when I was younger - things I wish I could share with my past self - so I’ll settle for doing it now.
I arrived at the decision of writing this book after what seems like a lifetime of procrastination. I hung on to hundreds of excuses for why it wasn’t the right time or that my life was simply too busy. However, there was a part of me that just didn’t feel like I was ready to do it justice. I’m older now, though. I have the knowledge and the strength to share these parts of who I am.
We grow up in a society that doesn’t really prepare us with answers for “what’s next?" This memoir, then, is my answer. Of course, not everything can be included within this book, but I’ve tried to put my heart into each minute, hoping that it may help someone who was just like me. Someone who just wants a bit of guidance before taking the next step forward.
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Mix of family history and life advice.
- By Adam Shields on 10-31-19
By: Sidney Poitier
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Hustle and Heart
- By: Kailyn Lowry
- Narrated by: Renee Chambliss
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 216
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 181
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Hustle and Heart is packed with inspiring, motivational messages, personal advice, and relatable experiences for those making their way through life's challenging mix of joy and hardship. From bullying, sexual assault, and body image to motherhood, marriage, and career challenges, Kailyn wants you to know that there's nothing you can't survive - with a little bit of hustle and heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved this, really impressed by Kailyn amazing job
- By Elizabeth on 07-26-18
By: Kailyn Lowry
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The Masculinity Manifesto
- How a Man Establishes Influence, Credibility and Authority
- By: Ryan Michler
- Narrated by: Ryan Michler
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 215
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 195
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Men are not the enemy, and masculinity, contrary to what much of popular culture would have you believe, is the solution to what plagues individuals, families, and society as a whole. In The Masculinity Manifesto, author and podcaster Ryan Michler focuses on how a man can wield his power and lead others well with influence, credibility, and authority. Ryan refuses to accept the gradual and intentional decay of masculinity, instead he chooses to tackle the questions others are afraid to address.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the Best books of 2022!
- By Paul on 11-26-22
By: Ryan Michler
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Four Pillars of a Man's Heart
- Bringing Strength into Balance
- By: Stu Weber
- Narrated by: Stu Weber
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 178
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Building upon the "four pillars of manhood" model set forth in his best seller Tender Warrior, author Stu Weber leads listeners in an expanded, in-depth biblical exploration of what it means to be a king, warrior, mentor, and friend. Addressing key circumstances faced by men of all ages and backgrounds, Four Pillars of a Man's Heart focuses on areas of struggle and opportunity faced by husbands, fathers, and single men.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Audio version is missing several chapters
- By James Lyman on 11-11-16
By: Stu Weber
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Start Where You Are
- By: Chris Gardner
- Narrated by: Andre Blake
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 209
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 152
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 152
If you've been dealing with the loss of a job or home, or have had a health or financial crisis, Start Where You Are abounds with lessons that offer hope and provide a road map for starting anew. This is also the ideal book for anyone ready to launch a personal or professional undertaking, or someone who simply wants to break through the cycles and thinking that have limited his or her potential in the past.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Baby Steps Count!
- By T. Skinner on 05-16-09
By: Chris Gardner
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Fully Alive
- Discovering What Matters Most
- By: Timothy Shriver
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
At a time when we are all more rudderless than ever, we look for the very best teachers and mentors to guide us. In Fully Alive, an unusual and gripping memoir, Timothy Shriver shows how his teachers have been the world's most forgotten minority: people with intellectual disabilities. In these pages we meet the individuals who helped him come of age and find a deeper and more meaningful way to see the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eye opening book
- By Robert J. Herman on 06-05-15
By: Timothy Shriver
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Things No One Else Can Teach Us
- Turning Losses into Lessons
- By: Humble the Poet
- Narrated by: Humble the Poet
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 284
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 247
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Every one of us endures setbacks, disappointments, and failures that can incapacitate us. But we don’t have to let them. Instead, we can use these events as opportunities for growth. In Things No One Else Can Teach Us, Humble the Poet flips the conventional script for happiness and success, showing us how our most painful experiences can be our greatest teachers.
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4 out of 5 stars
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HTP’S STORY AND LESSONS LEARNED
- By jaga on 11-04-19
By: Humble the Poet
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Life Interrupted
- Navigating the Unexpected
- By: Priscilla Shirer
- Narrated by: Robin Ray Eller
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 399
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 334
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Interruptions: They're aggravating - sometimes infuriating. They make us want to tell people what we think of them. But how we handle interruptions actually tell us more about ourselves. The prophet Jonah's existence was interrupted by a call of God that would require a complete change of life. And it scared him enough to make him run in the opposite direction. Yet, what seemed to him to be an unnecessary and useless interruption was really an opportunity for Jonah to be involved in something the likes of which the Old Testament world had never seen before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Needs Priscilla's Narration
- By Lisa Baarns on 10-11-15
By: Priscilla Shirer
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How to Host a Viking Funeral
- The Case for Burning Your Regrets, Chasing Your Crazy Ideas, and Becoming the Person You're Meant to Be
- By: Kyle Scheele
- Narrated by: Kyle Scheele
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 81
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 76
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Story5 out of 5 stars 76
Turning 30, artist and speaker Kyle Scheele wanted to do something unusual to mark this milestone. Instead of a birthday bash, he decided to hold a funeral to memorialize the decade of his life that was ending. Building a 16-foot Viking ship out of cardboard, he invited friends to help him set it on fire—a symbolic farewell to his 20s and all the grief, regret, and mistakes that accompanied those years.
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2 out of 5 stars
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underwhelming
- By Amazon Customer on 12-11-22
By: Kyle Scheele
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Hero on a Mission
- A Path to a Meaningful Life
- By: Donald Miller
- Narrated by: Donald Miller
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 661
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 563
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 563
There are four characters in every story: the victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These four characters live inside us. If we play the victim, we’re doomed to fail. If we play the villain, we will not create genuine bonds. But if we play the hero or guide, our lives will flourish. The hard part is being self-aware enough to know which character we are playing. In this book, Donald will use his own experiences to help you recognize if the character you are currently surfacing is helping you experience a life of meaning.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Modern & Practical Spin on Viktor Frankl’s Work
- By BenjaminClark on 04-11-22
By: Donald Miller
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Patriarchy Blues
- Reflections on Manhood
- By: Frederick Joseph
- Narrated by: Preston Butler III, Novell Jordan
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 110
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 96
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Story5 out of 5 stars 95
In this thought-provoking collection of essays, poems, and short reflections, Frederick Joseph contemplates these questions and more as he explores issues of masculinity and patriarchy from both a personal and cultural standpoint. From fatherhood, and “manning up” to abuse and therapy, he fearlessly and thoughtfully tackles the complex realities of men’s lives today and their significance for society, lending his insights as a Black man.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great read!
- By BlissfullyT on 11-15-23
By: Frederick Joseph
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Letters to My Son
- A Father's Wisdom on Manhood, Life, and Love
- By: Kent Nerburn
- Narrated by: Kent Nerburn
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
At once spiritual and practical, Letters to My Son has been beloved by listeners from all walks of life, including single mothers seeking guidance in raising a son, fathers looking to share a voice of clarity about life's most important issues, and young men wanting an intelligent, sensitive, and streetwise companion on the journey toward a worthy manhood. In this 20th anniversary edition, Kent Nerburn adds to his classic reflections.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best books I have ever read.
- By Amazon Customer on 07-08-18
By: Kent Nerburn
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Big Magic
- Creative Living Beyond Fear
- By: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,728
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,441
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23,295
People of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Biggest Inspiration In a Long Time
- By Gillian on 09-23-15
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The Gift of Adversity
- The Unexpected Benefits of Life's Difficulties, Setbacks, and Imperfections
- By: Norman E. Rosenthal M.D.
- Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 71
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4 out of 5 stars 58
The noted research psychiatrist explores how life's disappointments and difficulties provide us with the lessons we need to become better, bigger, and more resilient human beings. Adversity is an irreducible fact of life. Although we can and should learn from all experiences, both positive and negative best-selling author Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal believes that adversity is by far the best teacher most of us will ever encounter.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Book ruined by the narrator
- By David C. on 12-07-22
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The Most Excellent Way to Lead
- Discover the Heart of Great Leadership
- By: Perry Noble
- Narrated by: Carl Cartee
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 135
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 108
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 106
Speakers often use the words vision, boldness, and influence to describe the characteristics of effective leaders. In The Most Excellent Way to Lead, Perry Noble makes the case that the heart of great leadership lies elsewhere. Perry, despite being voted least likely to succeed in high school, beat the odds against him. Today, he inspires 3,500 people every weekend to live for something greater than themselves. He credits this achievement to the leadership principles he has learned from the Bible.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read for every leader
- By Meredith on 05-02-16
By: Perry Noble
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Undistracted
- Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy.
- By: Bob Goff
- Narrated by: Bob Goff
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,805
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,604
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,588
Through the pithy and inspiring storytelling that has endeared him to millions, bestselling author Bob Goff invites you to laugh with more gusto, dream with more confidence, and love with more intention in this disarming call to live Undistracted. Bob’s stories are like the rumble strips on the road that make you suddenly alert to how far you have drifted from your lane. From visiting friends in San Quentin to accidentally getting into a stalker’s car at the airport to establishing Uganda’s first space program, Bob shows you the way back to an audaciously attentive life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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For a very specific demographic
- By Melissa Wood on 03-16-22
By: Bob Goff
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- Laura
- 02-12-22
Full of insights!
A warm and charming book told with humor, wisdom and introspection. I highly recommend it.
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- Dale Sarver
- 01-21-22
good recollections
a goog listen for people of all ages with good insight and lessons. I recommend it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-12-22
Secrets to Success!
This was a captivating, interesting and practical book of advise. This author would make a great life coach!
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-31-22
Real life epic journey
This memoir is a real life epic journey which carries profound weight. A must read!
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- Lola
- 01-27-22
Great Book
I love the stories. The book was very entertaining and relatable. Made me think about my childhood.
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