Quiet courage: conquering fear and despair with the stockdale paradox
(2016)

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Suzanne Grosser, 2016
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ISBN/ISSN
9781386664826 (electronic bk.) MWT14935904, 1386664820 (electronic bk.) 14935904
LANGUAGE
English
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If you have ever felt like a prisoner of your circumstances, this book is for you. It starts with the story of Admiral James Stockdale. He spent seven horrific years in a POW camp, yet his spirit was unbroken. This book shares the wisdom that helped him not merely survive, but triumph. The book offers practical advice, because inspiration alone is not enough. Learn how to: Muster the energy to do what you need to do. Get your life back on the right path. Appreciate the wisdom of small victories. Never waste any of your power. Make your life better. Start today. You will read the stories of others who have faced and conquered overwhelming odds. These heroes will inspire you by their actions, by their courage, and their words. These are ordinary people who suffered tragedy, but did not accept defeat. You will learn how they survived, and what they did with their pain afterwards. You will be inspired by the contributions they made to others, turning their trauma into hope for others. You will hear the wisdom in their words and see the courage in their actions. This book includes ten tips for improving your life today. These are small, but important things you can do, today, to make your life better. You know the big things you have to do, but they can seem overwhelming. Start small, stick with it, and let this book unlock the Quiet Courage within you

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