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"Start Before You’re Ready"

We tell ourselves we’ll start when we’re more confident, more prepared, more certain.But that “right time”? It rarely comes.Start Before You’re Ready is your reminder that progress begins with action, not perfection.In this honest and encouraging guide, Dave Lawrence shows you how to silence self-doubt, move through fear, and build unstoppable momentum, even when you don’t feel ready.Inside, you’ll discover how to:✅ Turn fear into forward motion✅ Break free from procrastination and perfectionism✅ Build confidence through consistent, small actions✅ Create clarity by doing, not waitingWhether you’re chasing a dream, reinventing yourself, or just trying to move forward, ...
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“For the Love of God”: A Spiritual Journey Back to the Source Within

What if God isn’t somewhere out there, but alive within you, as love itself?For the Love of God isn’t about religion. It’s about awakening. It’s an invitation to rediscover the divine thread that runs through every breath, every person, and every act of genuine love.Through heartfelt reflections, honest storytelling, and a deeply human voice, this book helps you see God not as a distant being, but as the living energy of love that moves through all things.Inside, you’ll uncover:✨ How love and divinity are inseparable, and how to live from that truth.✨ The difference between belief and direct spiritual experience.✨ How pain, ego, and fear can become pathways back to love.✨ T...
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"Shut That Voice Up": Taming Your Inner Critic for Good

That voice in your head? The one that says you’re not enough?
Yeah, it’s time to tell it to shut up.

My new book, “Shut That Voice Up: Taming Your Inner Critic for Good”, is officially out!

This isn’t another feel-good, “just think positive” guide.
It’s a wake-up call, a practical roadmap to stop your mind from bullying you.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognize your inner critic’s lies
✅ Break the cycle of self-doubt
✅ Rebuild confidence from the inside out

If you’ve ever felt trapped by overthinking or self-criticism, this book is your toolkit for freedom.
No fluff, no fake motivation — just real talk and real results.

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The Approval Detox: Breaking Free From The Need To Please

Are you tired of living your life for everyone but yourself?Do you shrink, shape-shift, or silence your truth just to keep the peace?You’re not broken—you’re just conditioned. Conditioned to seek approval, avoid disapproval, and mistake acceptance for love.The Approval Detox is your wake-up call to stop living as a reflection of what others expect and start living as who you really are.Through honest stories, sharp insights, and practical tools, this book helps you:Uncover the fears and beliefs that keep you addicted to approvalSet boundaries that protect your peace without guiltRedefine your worth beyond performance or perfectionReconnect with your voice, your truth, and your powerLiv...
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“When the Dream Dies”: What Comes Next When the Thing You Wanted Doesn’t Happen

When the dream dies, who do you become?We’re taught to believe a promise: if we work hard enough, love deeply enough, believe strongly enough… our dream will come true. But what happens when it doesn’t?When the Dream Dies is for anyone who has carried a hope that never arrived, a career that crumbled, a child who never came, a soulmate never found, a healing that never happened, a purpose that slipped away.With honesty and compassion, this book holds space for the grief we rarely name: the ache of mourning what never was. It’s not about quick fixes or silver linings. It’s about learning how to stand when the ground beneath you gives way.Inside, you’ll explore:The grief of the unl...
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“The Compass Within”: Finding Your Direction in a World That Pulls You Everywhere

Feeling stuck, uncertain, or pulled in every direction?The Compass Within is your guide to reconnecting with your inner wisdom, trusting your instincts, and taking steady steps toward a life of clarity and purpose.Through stories, practical tools, and reflection prompts, you’ll discover how to:Let go of outside pressures and the myth of the “perfect path”Align your choices with your true values and passionsTurn challenges into fuel for growth and momentumLive with direction instead of chasing endless milestonesYour purpose isn’t somewhere “out there”—it’s found in how you choose to walk the path every day. This book invites you to live with intention, alignment, and a sense o...
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“What We Leave Behind”: A Book About Legacy, Memory, and the Echoes of a Life

What will remain of you when you’re gone?

What We Leave Behind isn’t about fame or fortune; it’s about the quiet echoes of a life well-lived. Through reflection and story, this book explores how our choices, presence, and love ripple forward in ways we may never see.

It’s not a manual for the end of life; it’s an invitation for the living. For anyone wondering what really matters, this book asks you to slow down, reflect, and consider the mark only you can leave on the world.

Because in the end, legacy isn’t about what we build; it’s about what we leave in others.

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Unshakable You: Reclaiming Your Value From the Inside Out: For Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth

Tired of never feeling good enough? "Unshakable You" is your roadmap to breaking free from self-doubt and finally reclaiming your worth.

Inside, you’ll learn how to silence that relentless inner critic, stop living for everyone else’s approval, and start showing up as your true self. Through practical exercises, journaling prompts, and actionable strategies, you’ll build authentic confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step into a life rooted in self-acceptance.

Your value isn’t something you have to chase or earn; it’s already yours.

It’s time to stop shrinking and start living unshakable.

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The Art of Starting Over (Again and Again)

What if the moments you thought were endings were actually the beginning of who you’re meant to be?Life rarely moves in a straight line; it twists, cracks, and demands we start again. Yet most of us still believe we should have it all mapped out by now. The Art of Starting Over (Again and Again) challenges that myth and redefines what it really means to live a meaningful life.This book is for anyone who’s faced loss, failure, career upheaval, relationship endings, or spiritual shifts and asked themselves, “What now?” With raw honesty and sharp insight, it shows why reinvention isn’t failure; it’s the natural rhythm of human growth.Inside, you’ll uncover:Why the pursuit of a “...
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Where Rivers Run West

Restless and seeking fortune beyond his family's farm, Rory Fraser hears of men striking it rich in a place called Leadville. At the age of sixteen, he leaves his Indiana home for the Wild West, enduring hardships and discovering a hidden resilience that transforms him from a hopeful prospector into a stalwart frontiersman. Along the way, he discovers that true wealth lies not in silver and gold, but in a life forged from the land and a love born of the strength to stand fast.

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Let's talk about Politics & Religion

“Let’s talk about Politics & Religion” was written mainly for young adults in compensation for the biased press and the generalized departure from the truth by the educational and political system. The objective is to shed light on the truth about these much-avoided subjects.Under politics the book first defines all the political systems and assigns a few countries that operate under these systems. Then it analyzes each country economic parameters, such as the per capita gross domestic product and a few others, to show how some political systems provide much more wealth for their citizens than others. Because economic well-being is not the entire motivation for people, it also anal...
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Apocalypse Unveiled

While many have tried to interpret the "Book of Revelation," it has not been done using consistent rules of symbology."The Book of Revelation," as with all end-time writings in the Bible, is a product of God-inspired visions of the future, which are illustrated in symbols. The only way to understand these visions is by applying the rules of symbology. Symbology is a communication style that is no longer used, having been replaced with character letters and numbers for the last 2,500 years. Its rules and applications have faded from our conscience, leaving no one with recent memory of it. As a result, when we read writings in symbolic style, we either think they are nonsensical, or we try to ...
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Excessive Flashpoints, Solitary Demands, Darkest Corners: Ian Curtis, Joy Division, Critical Theory, and Me

In Excessive Flashpoints, Solitary Demands, Darkest Corners: Ian Curtis, Joy Division, Critical Theory, and Me I inquire into issues of fundamental and ultimate concern: the meaning, value, and purpose of existence; our responsibility to and for others; human beings as complex, multiple, contradictory, and dynamic; the challenge of intimacy and the power of love; the quest for authenticity and the struggle for integrity; what it means to be included and excluded along with how as well as why this occurs; how social change happens along with what can be the contribution of artistic and cultural work toward this transformation; and the ethical responsibility to confront myriad metaphorical 'da...
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Stress Management Techniques for Everyday Life

This book provides valuable insights into understanding and managing stress effectively. It explains the physiological and psychological effects of stress and offers practical techniques like mindfulness and meditation to reduce its impact. By integrating these strategies into daily life, readers can enhance their emotional resilience, improve overall well-being, and cultivate a greater sense of calm amidst everyday challenges.

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Strategic Leadership: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, and Leading Remote Teams for Organizational Success

Strategic Leadership: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, and Leading Remote Teams for Organizational Success is a practical and forward-thinking guide designed for managers and senior leaders navigating the demands of modern leadership. This book equips readers with essential tools to lead with emotional intelligence, make strategic decisions, manage remote teams, and resolve conflicts effectively. Through actionable insights and real-world scenarios, leaders will learn to inspire performance, foster trust, and drive meaningful outcomes across diverse teams and environments. Whether you're guiding a small team or an entire organization, this book empowers you to lea...
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