Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
The New York Times&bestseller that has all America talking: as seen/heard on&CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, The Bill Simmons Podcast, Rich Roll, and more. “Fascinating. . . . If you’re a generalist who has ever felt overshadowed by your specialist colleagues, this book is for you.” —Bill Gates “The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.”&—Forbes “Urgent and important. . .&an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. Pink&& Shortlisted for the&Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you’ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule.&&&& David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); fon
Read My Lips
The lines on the palm can tell a story about the past, present, and future--but, as it turns out, lips have even more to say. All it takes to learn about the details of a person's life and inner workings is a little bit of lipstick and a smooch on a piece of paper: If their kiss is rectangular, they're usually the "rock" in their friend group. People go to them for advice and stability. If their upper lip has a "cupid's bow" (a term this author coined!), this person likes to make an impression, and they may have a fiery temper! If they have white dots or small lines on their lower lip, those are called "seeds of change" and indicate that this person has an idea germinating--which means they should actualize it or regret it forever! A lipstick print is the roadmap to self-knowledge and a wonderful way to get to know others, and a fun activity to try with friends, family, or a special someone.
Before You Do Magic
Countless books teach you the mechanics of magic, but very few teach how to develop your occult mental abilities so that you can perform magic effectively. Before you perform spells and rituals, you need to develop your mind's muscles. Without mental preparation, you'll just go through the motions without any results. Everyone, regardless of experience or traditions, can learn from these exercises and gain the mental focus to make your magic much more effective. Donald Tyson provides twelve chapters that each cover a different topic or type of occult skill--such as concentration, meditation, scrying, astral travel, and aura manipulation--and why it is necessary for better magic. Within each chapter, you'll find ten exercises to help develop the corresponding topic or skill. Magic comes from the self, and you need to work on yourself before you can cast spells that work. This book has everything you need to do serious magic.
