From one of North America's most astute, savvy, and colorful billionaires and philanthropists comes this guide that describes his methods for achieving both personal and financial growth.

In examining his own life Seymour Schulich, a self-made Canadian billionaire and philanthropist, realized that from age 20 to 40 he actually knew very little! This book is Schulich¿s original and informative attempt to impart lessons learned throughout a lifetime to today¿s youth by someone who has achieved success in both his personal and professional life. Schulich covers such universal issues as: How to make a decision; Manage all types of relationships; Choose a career; Deal with adversity; Key business issues; and Investing lessons. This is a mentoring book primarily for the 20- to 40-year-old with entrepreneurial aspirations. Many older folk will also derive considerable inspiration from the life and business lessons contained in this informative and inspiring book.

An approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today—from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond—from critically acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani. “Blair answers the questions that so many of us are asking.”—Layla F. Saad, author of Me and White Supremacy We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What’s the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn’t seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, it’s never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation Smarter in Seconds videos. Accessible to learners of all levels—from those just getting started on the journey to those already versed in social justice—Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics, including race, gender, class, disability, relationships, family, power dynamics, oppression, and beyond. This essential guide is a radical but warm and non-judgmental call to arms, structured in such a way that you can read it cover to cover or start with any topic you want to learn more about. With Blair Imani as your teacher, you’ll “get smarter” in no time, and be equipped to intelligently and empathetically process, discuss, and educate others on the crucial issues we must tackle to achieve a liberated, equitable world.

Discover the secrets for how to think and act like the most successful people in the world and reap the rewards! In today’s constantly changing world, you have to be smart to get ahead. But the average person uses only about two percent of their mental ability. How can we learn to unleash our brain’s full potential to maximize our opportunities, like the most successful people do? In Get Smart!, acclaimed success expert and bestselling author Brian Tracy reveals simple, proven ways to tap into our natural thinking talents and abilities and make quantum leaps toward achieving our dreams. In this indispensable guide, you’ll learn to: · Train your brain to think in ways that create successful results · Recognize and exploit growth opportunities in any situation · Identify and eliminate negative patterns holding you back · Plan, act, and achieve goals with greater precision and speed Whether you want to increase sales, bolster creativity, or better navigate life’s unexpected changes, Get Smart! will help you tap into your powerful mental resources to obtain the results you want and reap the rewards successful people enjoy.

An approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today—from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond—from critically acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani. “Blair answers the questions that so many of us are asking.”—Layla F. Saad, author of Me and White Supremacy We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What’s the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn’t seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, it’s never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation Smarter in Seconds videos. Accessible to learners of all levels—from those just getting started on the journey to those already versed in social justice—Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics, including race, gender, class, disability, relationships, family, power dynamics, oppression, and beyond. This essential guide is a radical but warm and non-judgmental call to arms, structured in such a way that you can read it cover to cover or start with any topic you want to learn more about. With Blair Imani as your teacher, you’ll “get smarter” in no time, and be equipped to intelligently and empathetically process, discuss, and educate others on the crucial issues we must tackle to achieve a liberated, equitable world.

Powerful Fuel for Igniting Interesting Conversations Are you a lifelong learner? Would you like to add to your knowledge of music, cinema, sports and many other subjects? This entertaining book will provide you with fascinating information that you will eagerly share with your friends at your next gathering. The stories in this compendium contain an abundance of information from general trivia to obscure historical events and characters. The short easily digestible chapters are not only intended to enlighten but also to entertain. Readers of Ted’s anecdotes constantly react with “I never knew that!”. You will go to your next weekend get-together, prepared to elucidate and amuse your friends. You’ll discover: Why Prohibition was the worst idea in American history. Which women were members of the original Hollywood Rat Pack. The statistically proven toughest categories on “Jeopardy!” The only Beatles song that featured a Moog synthesizer. Why there is a huge uptick of French Bulldogs in urban neighborhoods. The only two cities that have faced each other in the major four sports’ championships. The actors who were turned down for “The Godfather” and “The Graduate”. People across the globe look forward to Ted’s entertaining and informative Friday blogs to get their weekend off to a great start. “Stories for the Weekend” provides a wealth of information across a broad array of subjects. You will appreciate the author’s keen wit and look forward to bringing up his stories at your next gathering.