Josh Waitzkin is an American chess prodigy, international martial arts champion, and author. He was the basis for the book and film “Searching for Bobby Fischer”, which portrayed his childhood rise to the top of the competitive chess world. Waitzkin has since become a successful author, public speaker, and entrepreneur.
Waitzkin was born in New York City and began playing chess at the age of six. He quickly rose to prominence, becoming the youngest U.S. Chess Federation master in history at the age of nine. He went on to become the National Chess Champion three years in a row, and at the age of twelve he achieved the rank of International Master.
In addition to his success in the competitive chess world, Waitzkin also trained and competed in martial arts. After becoming the National Tai Chi Push Hands Champion and the National Tai Chi Chuan Champion, he went on to win the World Championship of Tai Chi Push Hands in 1997.
Waitzkin retired from competitive chess at the age of sixteen to pursue other interests. He attended Columbia University, where he majored in English and studied philosophy and psychology. After college, Waitzkin immersed himself in the world of poker. He became a professional poker player and won the 2006 World Series of Poker.&nbsp;
In addition to his professional successes, Waitzkin is an accomplished author. He wrote the book “The Art of Learning”, which explores his journey to mastery in both chess and martial arts. He also wrote “The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence” and “The Art of Learning Journal”. Waitzkin has been featured in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.&nbsp;
Today, Waitzkin is a sought-after public speaker and consultant, as well as a business coach. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and events, including TEDx and the World Economic Forum. In addition to his public speaking engagements, Waitzkin is the co-founder of the Waitzkin Institute, which provides consulting and coaching services to individuals and organizations. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the International Chess Federation.&nbsp;
Josh Waitzkin is an inspirational figure who has achieved success in multiple fields. His dedication to excellence, combined with his ability to adapt to new challenges, has enabled him to achieve a level of success rarely seen in any single field.

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Mike Nichols (born October 16, 1952) is an American neo-Pagan leader and author of The Witches' Sabbats (Acorn Guild Press, 2005). Nichols taught Wicca for almost twenty years, from 1970 to 1989, in Columbia and Kansas City, Missouri, through the UMKC Communiversity and at his bookstore, "The Magick Lantern". He was the first Wiccan representative on the Kansas City Interfaith Council.
Mike Nichols has been a featured speaker on several radio programs, including National Public Radio. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri, with a double major in Communication and Psychology (specializing in Parapsychology). He has done graduate work in the field of Library and Information sciences.

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Ross Petras is half of a sibling writing team, along with his sister, Kathy Petras, with over 4.8 million copies of their work in print—including popular “word nerd” books such as the New York Times bestseller You’re Saying It Wrong, That Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means, Very Bad Poetry, and Awkword Moments. The duo hosts the podcast “You’re Saying It Wrong” with NPR affiliate KMUW.&nbsp;
The Petras’s work has been featured in diverse media outlets, including the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Bustle, the Atlantic Monthly, the London Times, and McSweeney’s. They have also been guests on hundreds of radio shows as well as television shows and networks, including NPR’s Here and Now, Good Morning America, CNN, and Fox &amp; Friends.
Ross collects (and sells) rare books (chiefly early printed books in Latin and Greek). He reads, writes, or speaks, with (very varying) degrees of proficiency in Latin, Greek, Arabic, and French, and loves reading — and watching – vintage sci-fi and 1930s romantic comedy. Kathy is a noir film and novel fiend, a bad joke aficionado and committer of dreadful puns, a collector and seller of pulp art prints, and is proud to say she was on Jeopardy (but, sadly, came in third – and only won a designer watch). They both are word nuts, quote fiends, and (they must admit) sometimes annoying grammar pedants.

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Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author widely known for his work on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He is the top-rated professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a former professor at the University of Michigan. His first book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, was a New York Times bestseller.
Grant is a leading authority on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He has written or co-written six books, including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. He has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
Grant's research focuses on how giving, taking, and exchanging advice affects an individual’s success. He has studied how to maximize the benefits of giving, how to encourage more successful collaborations, and how to foster an environment of innovation and creativity. He has also explored how to assess and develop leadership potential within organizations and how to build workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Grant has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the world's 40 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2015, one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2018, and one of the world's most influential management gurus by The Observer in 2018. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Mentoring and was named the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade by Poets &amp; Quants in 2020.
In addition to his academic and writing career, Grant is a frequent speaker for organizations, universities, and conferences around the world. He has presented to audiences of thousands at TEDx events, and he has been featured on television and radio programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and NPR’s Fresh Air. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford, Cornell, and INSEAD, and he is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

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Eve Rodsky is working to change society one marriage at a time with a new 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of childrearing and domestic life responsibilities regardless of whether they work outside the home.
In her forthcoming book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live), she uses her Harvard Law School training and years of organizational management experience to create a gamified life-management system to help couples rebalance all of the work it takes to run a home and allow them to reimagine their relationship, time and purpose.
Eve Rodsky received her B.A. in economics and anthropology from the University of Michigan and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. After working in foundation management at J.P. Morgan, she founded the Philanthropy Advisory Group to advise high-net-worth families and charitable foundations on best practices for harmonious operations, governance, and disposition of funds.
Then, in her work with hundreds of families over a decade, she realized that her expertise in family mediation, strategy, and organizational management could be applied to a problem closer to home – a system for couples seeking balance, efficiency, and peace in their homes. Rodsky was born and raised by a single mom in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their three children.

Nanny Connie has been taking care of children for over 30 years. Her upbringing and education gave her the tools needed to help families of all backgrounds. Now she is on a mission to share her knowledge through various projects, including a nanny and parenting resource website, a product line, and a book.
Being a caregiver is in her DNA. Connie grew up surrounded by a loving extended family in Mobile, Alabama. They instilled in her a strong work ethic and a love for nurturing. Her great-grandmother, Hannah, was a well-known midwife in the area and passed her wisdom down through the generations.
Connie began working as a baby nurse for two professional parents who desperately needed help with their newborn. Through word-of-mouth, she was soon a sought-after nanny and was hired by powerhouses in the business world. From there, she became one of the most in-demand baby nurses to many different celebrities, including Justin Timberlake &amp; Jessica Biel, Emily Blunt &amp; John Krasinski, Jessica Alba &amp; Cash Warren, Brooke Shields &amp; Chris Henchy, and Lucy and Matt Damon.

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Dr. Pat Allen, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist and addictions specialist who is also the author of the book "Getting to I Do" among others. Barbara Schroeder is an Emmy-award-winning journalist who co-wrote the book "The Diet for Teenagers Only" and is the director of the critically acclaimed documentary 'talhotblond.'
Dr. Allen is the author of numerous books, including her longtime best-seller Getting to “I do publish by William Morrow, remarkably now in its 30th printing! Other book titles include Staying Married and Loving It, Conversational Rape, The Truth About Men Will Set You Free, and soon-to-be-published It’s A Man’s World and A Woman’s Universe.
Dr. Pat Allen is a sought-after speaker and has been featured in numerous publications, including Cosmopolitan. Pat has been a frequent guest on many TV shows, including four appearances on Oprah, where Oprah said that many of her friends “…won’t make a move without Dr. Pat Allen’s guidance,” and also called Pat a “Therapist, Comic Mother Superior.” Pat has made many appearances on CNN, Geraldo, Penn &amp; Teller, Maury Povich, “Eye on LA,” Millionaire Matchmaker, KTLA Morning News, and Fox News.
Dr. Pat Allen’s jam-packed seminars in Los Angeles have resulted in thousands of marriages.&nbsp;

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James Mustich, Jr. is a bookseller, editor, and writer. In October 2018, Mustich's book 1,000 Books To Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List was published by Workman Publishing, receiving starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal, as well as the praise of other notable independent reviewers. The Washington Post listed it as one of the 50 best nonfiction books of the year.
1,000 Books is the most recent offering in Workman Publishing's "1,000" brand. In 2017, Mustich became the founding executive producer of the Barnes &amp; Noble Podcast. He has conducted interviews with writers such as Questlove, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Lidia Bastianich, Steven Pinker, and Michael Wolf.
In 2007, Mustich was the founding editor of the Barnes &amp; Noble Review, an online literary journal. As editor of the Review, he has conducted in-depth interviews with many leading authors, including Philip Roth, Salman Rushdie, Philip Pullman, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Neal Stephenson, Richard Price, Elmore Leonard, Azar Nafisi, and Robert Caro.
In 1986, Mustich co-founded the mail-order book catalog A Common Reader': Books for Readers with Imagination' and served as its president and publisher until the business was closed in 2006. During its two-decade run, the catalog was published up to 17 times each year and listed hundreds of titles in each issue, each with its own write-up.&nbsp;
A Common Reader circulated to hundreds of thousands of readers and, at its peak, sold over 300,000 books a year. Its in-house imprint, Akadine Press, republished over 60 out-of-print books by such authors as Lillian Beckwith, Alice Thomas Ellis, Barbara Holland, Reynolds Price, and John Ciardi. Mustich graduated from Princeton University in 1977.

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Jocko Willink is an American retired Navy Seal officer, author, podcaster, and public speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, his success in the Navy SEALs, and his leadership philosophy, which is based on discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
Willink was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1971. He joined the Navy in 1990 and, after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, was assigned to SEAL Team 3. During his service in the Navy, Willink completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was eventually assigned to Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. During the Battle of Ramadi, Willink and his team helped to clear the city of insurgent forces, and their exemplary performance earned them the Navy Cross.
Willink retired from the Navy in 2010 and soon after began to share his leadership philosophy. He has authored several books, including Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Jocko Podcast.
Willink is also a respected public speaker, giving talks all over the world on topics such as leadership, discipline, and team building. He is a sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and military events.
Willink is an advocate for physical and mental fitness, often speaking about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. He also encourages people to push themselves and strive to become the best versions of themselves.
Willink is a highly respected figure in the military and business worlds, and his words have been an inspiration to many. His leadership philosophy is one that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect for others, and these values are ones that have served him well throughout his career.

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Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss has been featured in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People."
Ferriss was born in East Hampton, New York, in 1977. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in East Asian Studies in 2000. After college, he worked in sales and marketing for a data storage company before starting his own business, BrainQUICKEN, which he eventually sold.
In 2007, Ferriss wrote The 4-Hour Workweek, which became an international bestseller. The book proposed a new way of working that focused on efficiency and productivity and encouraged readers to pursue their dreams and passions. The book was credited with launching the "lifestyle design" movement and has been translated into 35 languages.
In 2010, Ferriss launched his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which is now one of the most popular podcasts in the world. He interviews high-profile guests from various fields, including business, sports, and entertainment. Ferriss has also written several other books, including The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors.
Ferriss has been an active investor, advisor, and board member for a number of companies, including Uber, Evernote, Shopify, and Duolingo. He is a founding member of the Silicon Valley investment firm K9 Ventures and is also a venture partner at the venture capital firm Collaborative Fund.
Ferriss is active in the philanthropic community and has been involved with a number of charities, including DonorsChoose.org, The International Rescue Committee, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He is also a member of the Clinton Global Initiative.

Dr. Ken Druck is widely recognized as a lifeline to families who lost loved ones in 9/11, Columbine, and Sandy Hook. He has also worked for four decades as a family business coach and consultant, helping his clients become the more courageous, compassionate, and resilient versions of themselves. His book, Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined became an Amazon bestseller, and Dr. Ken regularly appears on PBS, CNN, and other media outlets, showing the public how to face life s unwelcome challenges and changes. Druck Enterprises Inc. is based in San Diego, California, where Ken lives by the sea with his fiancé, Lisette, their four-legged fur baby, Jack, and his beloved family.
Dr. Ken Druck has earned countless accolades as an author, speaker, organizational consultant and coach, master facilitator, parent educator, and community leader over the past 35 years. He is the recipient of many honors and awards, including “Distinguished Contribution to Psychology,” “Family Advocate of the Year,” and “Visionary Leadership” for his innovative body of work with individuals, the community, and our nation.

For Dr. Frank Lipman, health is more than just the absence of disease: it is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. Dr. Lipman is a widely recognized trailblazer and leader in functional and integrative medicine. He is a New York Times best-selling author of five books, How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young and Slim for Life, Revive, and Total Renewal.
After his initial medical training in his native South Africa, Lipman spent 18 months working at clinics in the bush. He became familiar with the local traditional healers, called sangomas, which kindled his interest in non-Western healing modalities
In 1984, Lipman immigrated to the United States, where he became the chief medical resident at Lincoln Hospital in Bronx, NY. While there, he became fascinated by the hospital’s addiction clinic, which used acupuncture and Chinese medicine, making him even more aware of the potential of implementing non-Western medicine to promote holistic well-being.
He began studying nutrition, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, functional medicine, biofeedback, meditation, and yoga. Lipman founded the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in 1992, where he combines the best of Western medicine and cutting-edge nutritional science with age-old healing techniques from the East. As his patient, chef Seamus Mullen, told The New York Times, “If antibiotics are right, he’ll try it. If it’s an anti-inflammatory diet, he’ll do that. He’s looking at the body as a system rather than looking at isolated things.”

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Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She was born Arianna Stassinopoulos on July 15, 1950, in Athens, Greece. She moved to the United Kingdom with her family when she was 16 and later studied economics at Girton College, Cambridge.
After graduating, Huffington began her career as a writer and commentator and was a prominent conservative commentator in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. She later moved to the United States, where she continued her career as a political commentator and became a naturalized citizen in 1990.
In 2005, Huffington co-founded The Huffington Post, a news and opinion website, with Kenneth Lerer and Jonah Peretti. AOL acquired the site in 2011 for $315 million. She served as the site's editor-in-chief from 2005 to 2016.
Huffington is also a prolific author and has written several books, including "The Sleep Revolution," "Thrive," and "The Fourth Instinct: The Call of the Soul." She is also a public speaker and has delivered speeches on various topics, including well-being, media, and politics.
In 2016, Huffington resigned as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her health and wellness startup, Thrive Global, which focuses on reducing workplace stress and burnout. She is still the CEO of Thrive Global.
AOL acquired the Huffington Post in 2011 for $315 million. In 2016, she stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her new startup, Thrive Global, which aims to end the "epidemic of stress and burnout" by offering corporate wellness programs and products. Huffington is also an author, having written 14 books, including the best-seller "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder."

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Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, media strategist, and entrepreneur. He is the author of several bestselling books, including his most recent, Perennial Seller, as well as popular titles such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Conspiracy, and Growth Hacker Marketing. Holiday has written for the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He has also been featured in Time, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post.
Holiday is the founder of Brass Check, a creative consulting agency that specializes in marketing, media strategy, and creative consulting. He has worked with some of the world’s most successful authors, entrepreneurs, and public figures, including Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Robert Greene, and Tucker Max. His clients also include media companies such as VICE, MTV, and Complex. He has also served as a consultant to brands such as American Apparel, Google, and Gillette.
As an author, Holiday has written nine books, three of which have become New York Times bestsellers. His books focus on topics such as personal and professional development, marketing, and media strategy. His most recent book, Perennial Seller, is a guide to creating and sustaining success in business, publishing, and life.
As a media strategist and consultant, Holiday has helped launch and reinvigorate several brands and campaigns. His work spans from creating marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune 500 companies to working as a creative consultant for media companies and major brands.
Holiday's work has been featured in major publications, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. He has also appeared on television shows such as the Colbert Report, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and podcasts such as the Tim Ferriss Show and the Joe Rogan Experience.&nbsp;
In addition to his work as an author, media strategist, and consultant, Holiday is a frequent public speaker. He has been a keynote speaker at events such as SXSW, the World Business Forum, and the Inc. 5000 Conference. He also teaches marketing and media strategy classes at the University of California, Berkeley.
Holiday is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams. He has created several online courses and resources to help entrepreneurs, creatives, and marketers better understand the media landscape, marketing, and creative strategies. He also serves as the Managing Director of the media startup, Contently and is an adviser to several startups and companies. He is also a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs and creators.

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Jack Edwards is an accomplished author and educator known for his expertise in higher education. He is the author of "The Uni-Verse: The Ultimate University Survival Guide," a comprehensive guidebook that aims to help students navigate the challenges of university life and make the most of their college experience. The book is a result of his extensive research and personal experiences as a university student.
The guidebook covers a wide range of topics that are essential for any student's success in their academic and personal lives. Jack Edwards provides practical advice and strategies on time management, studying effectively, dealing with stress, and building a support network. He understands the complexities of university life and has written the book to be a valuable resource for students of all levels and backgrounds, from first-year undergraduates to graduate students.
Jack Edwards is passionate about education and has a wealth of experience in the field. He is dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential and is committed to providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. His book, "The Uni-Verse: The Ultimate University Survival Guide," is a testament to his dedication and expertise. It is a must-read for any student who wants to make the most of their college experience and achieve their academic and personal goals.
Jack Edwards is an author, educator, YouTuber, and social media creator. He uses these platforms to share his knowledge and expertise in higher education with a broader audience. He creates content that includes tips and advice on navigating university life, studying effectively, and building a successful career. He also shares his personal experiences and insights, providing a relatable and engaging perspective on the challenges and opportunities of university life.
His YouTube channel and social media accounts have become a go-to resource for students and educators, with a growing following of individuals looking for guidance and inspiration. With his unique blend of knowledge, expertise, and storytelling,
Jack Edwards has created an engaging and informative online community that helps students and young professionals navigate the complexities of higher education and achieve their goals. He continues to develop new content and regularly engages with his audience, providing valuable insights and advice to help young people succeed academically and professionally.

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Nir Eyal is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lecturer on the topics of consumer psychology and behavior design. He is well-known for his book Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, which focuses on understanding how technology companies create products that users become addicted to.
Eyal has a background in business and psychology, having received his MBA from Stanford University and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. He has worked in the tech industry for over a decade and has held executive positions at several companies, including Yahoo and Time Warner.
Eyal has also founded two tech companies, AdNectar and Insightera, and is an investor in several startups. He has been an advisor or board member for numerous companies, including Eventbrite, Product Hunt, and BloomThat.
In addition to his business career, Eyal has written several books, including Hooked, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, and The Business of Habit: Designing Products and Services That Create Loyalty. He also writes a popular blog and hosts a podcast called The Nir and Far Show.
Eyal is a sought-after speaker, presenting to audiences all over the world. He has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes and has been a guest on many podcasts, including The Tim Ferriss Show and The Joe Rogan Experience.
If you are interested in gaining a better understanding of how to design products and services that capture and keep users’ attention, Nir Eyal is an excellent resource. His books, blog, podcast, and talks offer valuable insights into the world of consumer psychology and behavior design.

How to Skim Your Life is the perfect guide for anyone who is feeling lost in his or her own life.  By providing information about personal finances, career paths, international relations, and more, this book will help you understand all of the adulting aspects that have been keeping you up at night.  Not only has Skimm provided this information in an accessible format, but they have also spiced up the book with their usual flair of humorous conversation and meaningful messaging. 

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The Skimm emphasizes the importance of understanding the basics of various aspects of life. From finance to politics, he encourages readers to dig into these topics to make informed decisions. It's like a crash course in adulting!

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The book explores the importance of financial literacy. The Skimm breaks down complex financial concepts into simple, understandable terms. You'll find tips on budgeting, investing, and saving for retirement. It's time to take control of your finances!

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The Skimm doesn't just focus on financial health, but also physical and mental well-being. The book provides insights into maintaining a balanced diet, the importance of regular exercise, and managing stress. It's a holistic approach to living a healthy life.

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Politics can be confusing, but not with this book. The Skimm simplifies political jargon and helps you understand the workings of the government. You'll be able to research and form your own opinions on political matters.

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