You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling LifeHarper Collins, 2011 M04 26 - 228 pages From a former first lady and civil rights activist, “a frank and practical book which . . . will be a source of comfort and inspiration to her many admirers” –Kirkus Reviews Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each new thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down. One of the most beloved figures of the twentieth century, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role model for a life well lived. At the age of seventy-six, Roosevelt penned this simple guide to living a fuller life—a powerful volume of enduring commonsense ideas and heartfelt values. Offering her own philosophy on living, she takes readers on a path to compassion, confidence, maturity, civic stewardship, and more. Her keys to a fulfilling life? Learning to Learn • Fear—the Great Enemy • The Uses of Time • The Difficult Art of Maturity • Readjustment is Endless • Learning to Be Useful• The Right to Be an Individual • How to Get the Best Out of People •Facing Responsibility • How Everyone Can Take Part in Politics • Learning to Be a Public Servant The First Lady’s illuminating manual is a window into Eleanor Roosevelt herself and a trove of timeless wisdom that resonates in any era. |
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... discipline on their wee toddler to help them to learn to behave as good little people. Discipline and punishment are not the same things. Many mistake discipline as corporal punishment. Punishment is an act you do to make a child ...
... discipline on their wee toddler to help them to learn to behave as good little people. Discipline and punishment are not the same things. Many mistake discipline as corporal punishment. Punishment is an act you do to make a child ...
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... Discipline that works : promoting self - discipline in children : ( formerly titled Teaching children discipline at home and at school ) / by Thomas Gordon . p . cm . Includes bibliographical references and index . ISBN 0-452-26643-2 I ...
... Discipline that works : promoting self - discipline in children : ( formerly titled Teaching children discipline at home and at school ) / by Thomas Gordon . p . cm . Includes bibliographical references and index . ISBN 0-452-26643-2 I ...
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... Discipline. Before going into detail about how we can improve our sense of self-discipline through practical tips and exercises, we must first try to ... Discipline forms good habits then it becomes a Debunking Myths About Self-Discipline.
... Discipline. Before going into detail about how we can improve our sense of self-discipline through practical tips and exercises, we must first try to ... Discipline forms good habits then it becomes a Debunking Myths About Self-Discipline.
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... disciplines are made up of sub-disciplines, and so are already interdisciplinary (e.g. Gimenez, 2014). However, without a secure identity, a discipline cannot be a part of an inter-disciplinary activity. As Christie and Maton (2011: 7) ...
... disciplines are made up of sub-disciplines, and so are already interdisciplinary (e.g. Gimenez, 2014). However, without a secure identity, a discipline cannot be a part of an inter-disciplinary activity. As Christie and Maton (2011: 7) ...
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... disciplined approach. Mindfulness and self-accountability are powerful tools for building self-discipline. By being aware of our thoughts, actions, and impulses, we can catch ourselves when we stray from our disciplined path and course ...
... disciplined approach. Mindfulness and self-accountability are powerful tools for building self-discipline. By being aware of our thoughts, actions, and impulses, we can catch ourselves when we stray from our disciplined path and course ...
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