The Relentless Pursuit Of Mediocrity

Author : John Gormley
Publisher : Indie Ink Publishing
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Saskatchewan
ISBN : 098669360X

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Left Out by John Gormley Pdf

Edgy and thought-provoking, Left Out takes aim at the NDP, Saskatchewan¿s natural governing party since the 1940s. Outspoken broadcaster and writer John Gormley pulls no punches in an entertaining and informative account of Saskatchewan politics that is both a lament and a challenge he issues to a new generation of voters. From the hundreds of thousands of people who fled the province to Saskatchewan¿s decline in influence, Gormley pins this and more on successive NDP governments, particularly the Calvert NDP of the early 2000s. With a keen political insider¿s eye, Gormley analyzes the elections of 2003 and 2007, Saskatchewan¿s finances and nearly a dozen political scandals which rocked the province in the early 2000s. The book also features an engaging and funny prescription for fixing Saskatchewan¿s historic bad attitude and leaves no one unscathed, from powerful union leaders to a business community that often allows its own victimization at the hands of the political left. Left Out challenges all of us to re-engage in politics for the sake of our Saskatchewan.

Author : John E. Michel
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781614484417

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(No More) Mediocre Me by John E. Michel Pdf

If you were to account for your life at this moment—are you living up to your own potential? Does your present state of affairs give you reason to be disappointed or discouraged? Is your job unsatisfying...your relationships far from what they could be...your spiritual life a mere shadow of what it once was? If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, then there is a very good chance you--like scores of other Americans--have been lulled into accepting a life that is simply "good enough." This is what I term a Mediocre Me Mindset--a confining way of thinking about your role in the world that convinces you to settle for the perceived safety of the status quo rather than push outside your comfort zone to try and make tomorrow a little better than you found it today. In Mediocre Me, you will find a simple, yet profoundly powerful approach to rethinking the way you view your role in the world. It’s a proven means of breaking free from the grasp of mediocrity so you can lead a life of true purpose, meaning, and significance. And perhaps the best part of all...it’s not a new idea! The concepts in Mediocre Me are actually anchored in an over two thousand year old legend. One that reminds us we are at our individual and collective best not when we are standing still, unwitting prisoners of the status quo, but rather, when we are unafraid to reject apathy and embrace action by leading the positive change we want to see occur in our surroundings. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “America is another name for opportunity.” At a time in our nation’s history when we seem more divided than united, more fearful than hopeful, there can be no more fence-sitting. It’s time to begin writing a different, more empowering personal leadership story of your own. One that will energize you to do what you can, when you can, where you can, to be a force for good in your part of the world when doing so is needed now more than ever.

Author : Jared J. Wesley
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442603929

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Big Worlds by Jared J. Wesley Pdf

Author : Brian Goodyear
Publisher : Brian\Goodyear
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Triathletes
ISBN : 0615599761

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The Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity by Brian Goodyear Pdf

In "The Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity: Endurance Triathlons for the Recreational Athlete" (ISBN 0615599761), psychologist and triathlete Brian Goodyear shows how finishing endurance triathlons up to the iron-distance level is a feasible goal, even for the average recreational athlete. Using his own life experience and training strategies, the author shows how with persistence and determination, we are all capable of accomplishing something extraordinary. Blending personal training strategies with his unique life philosophy, the first part of "The Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity" explores the concept of being an ordinary recreational athlete. Far from being negative, he suggests that mediocrity is something we can embrace and celebrate. In the second part, Goodyear shares his journey from novice triathlete to two-time iron-distance triathlon finisher. The third part maps out a simple, conceptual framework for the recreational athlete to develop his or her own training program for endurance triathlons. The book also includes two appendices with the specific details of Goodyear's personal training schedule, leading up to his finish in Kona, Hawaii in 2006. Unlike many other guides to extreme athletic events, "The Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity" has a more philosophical theme that is based on the reality that the vast majority of athletes are not destined for greatness. Instead, their true victory lies with accomplishing personal goals and achievements. The book argues that ordinary recreational athletes can come to terms with and, on a personal level, transcend their inherent mediocrity. Both amusing and inspirational, "The Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity" is an unusual account of personal accomplishment and a real-life training guide for the recreational athlete. "The Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity: Endurance Triathlons for the Recreational Athlete" is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels

Author : JoAnn Jaffe,Patricia W. Elliott
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-08T00:00:00Z
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781773634968

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Divided by JoAnn Jaffe,Patricia W. Elliott Pdf

Divided looks at the last fifteen years in Saskatchewan, during which time the Saskatchewan Party government sought to reforge the province’s image into the New Saskatchewan: brash, materialistic, highly competitive and aggressively partisan. In the process, a climate of polarization and hyper-partisanship swept the province into a near-perpetual state of anger and social division. These actions are not without consequences. In Divided, diverse voices describe the impact on their lives and communities when simmering wedge issues burst open on social media and in public spaces. The collection dives deep into the long set-up to this moment, from the colonial past to the four decades of neoliberal economics that have widened social and economic gaps across all sectors. Divided positions Saskatchewan as a fascinating case study of the global trends of division and provides testament to the resiliency of a vision of social solidarity against all odds.

Author : David McGrane
Publisher : University of Regina Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780889772564

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New Directions in Saskatchewan Public Policy by David McGrane Pdf

In this new scholarly compilation by David P. McGrane, established and emerging trends in Saskatchewan public policy are the foundation for setting new directions for the province in the 21st century. In what direction should Saskatchewan be headed in the 21st century? To answer this question, academics from various disciplines at the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan have come together to produce New Directions in Saskatchewan Public Policy, the first edited book exclusively devoted to public policy in the province, with chapters discussing taxation, immigration, agriculture, urban affairs, poverty reduction, the social economy, labour, aging, Aboriginal public administration, and climate change. The authors provide an analysis and description of the current policies of the Wall government, and also look back to explore what the Romanow and Calvert governments did in these areas. The overarching theme of the book is that, despite the province's robust economic growth, significant public policy challenges remina for the Saskatchewan provincial government. The lesson is that economic growth does not magically solve entrenched societal problems and that economic prosperity will dissipate if worrisome social trends are left unchecked. While many scholarly books shy away from prescription, the authors of this book include sections in their chapters that set out new directions for policy development. As such, the book not only contains solid analysis of the present policy situation, but also offers concrete ideas for future policy makers.

Author : Alpheus Thomas Mason
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1980-09-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 0807104698

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The Supreme Court from Taft to Burger by Alpheus Thomas Mason Pdf

During the past half century the Supreme Court has been a storm center of controversy. Since 1920 the Court has shattered precedent after precedent and has leveled a number of social, political, and economic landmarks. This perceptive study of the Court during that period received much critical acclaim when it was published in 1958 and revised ten years later. In this third edition, Alpheus Thomas Mason, one of the country’s leading authorities on the Court, updates his survey to include some of the most dramatic events in its history. In a new preface, Mason sets the tone for his treatment of the Burger Court, saying, “One thing seems certain: never before has the Supreme Court put its constitutional fingers in so many social, cultural, and political pies. The irony is that four of its present members were elected as ‘strict constructionist.’” Mason examines the dicta of various justices against the background of the times and the issues with which they were concerned: the judicial slaughter of legislation in the early thirties and Roosevelt’s retaliatory “courtpacking” attempt in 1937, judicially sanctioned federal interference in economic affairs, the bitterly contested integration decisions in 1954, and the explosive rulings of the 1960s supporting federal intervention in the fields of education, representation, and criminal justice. Mason also covers Earl Warren’s resignation as Chief Justice, the Senate’s refusal to confirm Johnson’s nomination of Abe Fortas for Chief Justice and Fortas’ later resignation under political pressure, the failure of two Nixon nominees—Haynesworth and Carswell—to receive Senate endorsement, the impeachment proceedings initiated against William O. Douglas, Nixon’s avowal to reverse the Warren Court’s protection of civil rights and liberties by appointing a “law and order” Court, and the implications of the Stanford Daily and Bakke cases. Professor Mason’s insight into the peculiar nature of the judicial function brings a deeper understanding of the Court as a creative force in American life.

Author : Alfred Knight
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780595405862

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The Wizards of Washington by Alfred Knight Pdf

The United States Supreme Court was created in 1787 by the drafters of the Constitution almost as an afterthought, and it did very little in its early years. It soon turned out, however, that the Founders had wrought far, far greater than they knew. They had created a tribunal of Philosopher Kings. Surprisingly non-rigorous processes selected The Justices who inhabit these pages, and many have been barely suitable, or outright unsuitable for the job. For every creative, elemental force like Justice John Marshall there were many who did not belong on the Court, such as Justice Charles Whitaker who wept because he couldn't make up his mind about the cases he was called upon to decide. Most were, of course, competent enough to do their jobs more or less acceptably. And that has been the hallmark of our government institutions-do things well enough for respectable survival, perform brilliantly if possible when history demands, and correct your disasters with the benefit of hindsight when God gives you the opportunity. If the stories in this book seem familiar, there is a reason. The Supreme Court is an intensely human institution, and we all know what that is about.

Author : Henry Julian Abraham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0742558959

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Justices, Presidents, and Senators by Henry Julian Abraham Pdf

Explains how United States presidents select justices for the Supreme Court, evaluates the performance of each justice, and examines the influence of politics on their selection.

Author : Robert Jackson,Lynn Ritger
Publisher : Air World
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526759917

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P-51 Mustang by Robert Jackson,Lynn Ritger Pdf

An illustrated history of the renowned fighter aircraft, ideal for modelers and aviation enthusiasts: “Highly recommended.” —AMPS Indianapolis The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the most successful and effective fighter aircraft of all time. It was initially produced in response to a 1940 RAF requirement for a fast, heavily armed fighter able to operate effectively at altitudes in excess of 20,000 feet. North American built the prototype in 117 days, and the aircraft, designated NA-73X, flew on October 26, 1940. The first of 320 production Mustang Is for the RAF flew on May 1, 1941, powered by an 1,100hp Allison V-1710-39 engine. RAF test pilots soon found that with this powerplant the aircraft did not perform well at high altitude, but that its low-level performance was excellent. It was when the Mustang airframe was married to a Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin engine that the aircraft’s true excellence became apparent. Possessing a greater combat radius than any other Allied single-engine fighter, it became synonymous with the Allied victory in the air. During the last eighteen months of the war in Europe, escorting bomber formations, it hounded the Luftwaffe to destruction in the very heart of Germany. In the Pacific, operating from advance bases, it ranged over the Japanese Home Islands, joining carrier-borne fighters such as the Grumman Hellcat to bring the Allies massive air superiority. Yet the Mustang came about almost by accident, a product of the Royal Air Force’s urgent need for new combat aircraft in the dark days of 1940, when Britain, fighting for survival, turned to the United States for help in the island nation’s darkest hour. This is its story, including plentiful photos and information for modelers.

Author : Heather Granett
Publisher : CWP
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Relentless Pursuit: Strategies for Unwavering Motivation by Heather Granett Pdf

Are you tired of feeling stuck and lacking motivation? Do you find yourself constantly starting new projects or setting goals, only to lose steam and give up shortly after? It's time to break free from this cycle of demotivation and unlock your true potential with our powerful strategies for unwavering motivation. Imagine a life where you wake up every morning filled with excitement and drive, ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way. Picture yourself accomplishing your goals effortlessly, without succumbing to self-doubt or procrastination. This is not just a dream, but a reality that is within your grasp. The problem with most people is that they rely on external factors to fuel their motivation. They wait for the perfect circumstances or inspiration to strike, but these fleeting moments are unreliable and short-lived. We understand that true motivation comes from within, and we have the tools to help you tap into that wellspring of unstoppable drive. These strategies can amplify your motivation to new heights. This book will guide you in identifying the root causes of your demotivation and provide you with techniques to overcome them. With this transformative approach, you will not only regain your lost motivation but also discover a newfound resilience and determination that will carry you through any obstacle.Imagine the transformation you will experience when you no longer let setbacks or challenges derail you from your path. You will become a force to be reckoned with, a person who refuses to settle for mediocrity. Your personal and professional life will flourish as you consistently achieve the results you desire. This guide is packed with practical exercises, expert insights, and actionable strategies that guarantee to propel your motivation levels to unprecedented heights. Don't let another day go by feeling demotivated and unfulfilled. Take advantage of this opportunity and unlock the relentless pursuit of unwavering motivation.

Author : Richard D. Sagor,Deborah Rickey
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452283616

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The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence by Richard D. Sagor,Deborah Rickey Pdf

How to bring out the best in your staff—and in yourself How do we attract and retain high-quality teachers? This text offers a refreshing alternative to the portfolio and high-stakes accountability models of school improvement. Based on the successful methods of Dealous Cox, this book describes a leadership philosophy based on the search for wisdom through personal reflection and community. The authors share their experience with this leadership style and document the sustainable results of transformational leaders working with teachers as partners rather than adversaries. These results include: Consistently improved teacher performance Improved teacher quality Greater professional satisfaction for teachers Stronger community support for schools

Author : Daniel S. Milo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780674504622

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Good Enough by Daniel S. Milo Pdf

Philosopher Daniel Milo offers a vigorous critique of the quasi-monopoly that Darwin's natural selection has on our idea of the natural world. In popular thought, Darwinism has even acquired the trappings of an ethical system, focused on optimization, competition, and innovation. Yet in nature, imperfect creatures often have the evolutionary edge.

Author : Bhagat Singh
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-24
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9789355620651

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Motivating Thoughts Of Bhagat Singh by Bhagat Singh Pdf

Motivating Thoughts Of Bhagat Singh A beacon of inspiration and a founding member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association, Bhagat Singh played a pivotal role in shaping the course of the Indian Independence Movement. His indomitable spirit and the resounding catch phrase “Inquilab zindabad” (Long live the revolution) became emblematic of the struggle for a free India. Shaheed Bhagat Singh remains an enduring symbol of unwavering courage and dedication to the cause of liberty. His words continue to resonate with the spirit of patriotism and determination in the hearts of millions.In this book, we present a collection of Shaheed Bhagat Singh's powerful thoughts, translated Into English. These inspiring thoughts serve as a testament to his vision and unwavering commitment to the nation's freedom struggle. As we remember the life and sacrifice of this remarkable revolutionary, may these thoughts inspire readers to cherish and protect the hard-earned Independence of our great nation.

Author : Matt Kingsley
Publisher : Matt Kingsley
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PKEY:6610000554171

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Wealth Secrets Of The 1% by Matt Kingsley Pdf

🔥 Unveil the Wealth Secrets of the 1% and Transform Your Financial Destiny! 🔥 Are you tired of financial advice that never seems to lift you beyond the ordinary? Do you aspire to join the exclusive ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals? It's time to unlock the vault to the elite's most guarded strategies with the groundbreaking book, "Wealth Secrets of the 1%." 🌟 Why Read This Book? 🌟 "Wealth Secrets of the 1%" is not just another investment guide—it's a powerful playbook meticulously crafted to elevate your financial game to unprecedented heights. This book dives deep into the psyche and practices of the ultra-wealthy. Learn from the titans of industry how to cultivate a billionaire mindset, leverage your resources like a pro, and make strategic moves that others are too timid to tackle. 🚀 What's Inside? 🚀 Master the Art of High Stakes: Learn to play the long game from those who have walked the path. Unlock Explosive Growth Strategies: Get exclusive insights into the aggressive tactics that can multiply your wealth. Harness Cutting-Edge Financial Tools: Dive into the digital strategies reshaping the landscape of wealth. Navigate the Complex Web of Wealth with Precision: From tax hacks to investment secrets, get the insider info usually reserved for the financial elite. 🎯 Who Needs This Book? 🎯 Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or a high-level executive, "Wealth Secrets of the 1%" is tailored to those who refuse to settle. If you're ready to catapult your wealth and craft a legacy that echoes through generations, this book is your blueprint. 💥 Transform Your Approach to Wealth! 💥 Stop watching from the sidelines as others make their fortune. It's your turn to claim the life of extraordinary wealth and freedom you deserve. "Wealth Secrets of the 1%" is more than a book—it's your ticket to the top. 📘 Grab Your Copy Today! 📘 Join the ranks of those who play to win. Invest in your copy of "Wealth Secrets of the 1%" and start rewriting your financial future now. Available at all major retailers and online platforms. Remember, in the world of wealth, the bold take the spoils. Are you ready to be bold?