Author: Bernard Beckett Page Count: 185 Reviewed by: Faith Wood In a thought provoking tale, Bernard Beckett explores what the mystery of consciousness – what it means to be human. In a future well into the 21st century, this science fiction thriller exposes an apocalyptic society which was (perhaps) undone by its own fears. At […]
Author: Charles Duhigg Page Count: 290 Publisher: Doubleday Canada (www.randomhouse.ca) Genre: Social Science ISN 978-0-385-66974-0 Reviewed By: Faith Wood, Inspiring Minds Consulting (www.imind.ca) When we talk about habits, most of us immediately reflect on those we wish to break or remove. Habits like smoking; over eating; alcohol consumption; gambling and chewing ones nails, etc. seem […]
The Virtual Self – How our digital lives are alterting the world around us Author: Nora Young Published by McClelland & Stewart ISBN: 978-0-7710-7064-8 Page Count: 204 Reviewed by: Faith Wood, Inspiring Minds Consulting Ltd. We have become a society addicted to our digital technology. With a desire to be constantly online and the simplicity […]
Author(s): Phil Stutz & Barry Michels Published by: Random House Canada ISBN #978-0-307-36092-2 Section: Self-Help/Psychology & Psychiatry Reviewed by: Faith Wood, Inspiring Minds Consulting Ltd (www.imind.ca) Date: May 31, 2012 Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by an issue or problem in your life that you felt the urge to hide? So out of options […]
Read a fantastic book last summer and wanted to share my thoughts on it. I am proud to be Canadian! In the Mood for Peace – The Story of the Izzy Doll Author: Phyllis Wheaton Genre: Historical, Non-fiction Soft cover, 192 pages, B&W interior photos, Colour title page photos ISBN 978-0-9681294-1-8 Released: 2012 To purchase: […]
Do you have any great books on your summer reading list this year? Well last summer, I wrote this review of an insightful little book written by online marketing guru, Brendon Burchard. Thought I would reprint it in my blog here. Author: Brendon Burchard ISBN: 978-1-4516-6753-0 Publisher: Free Press Are you in need of a […]
As many of you know, it has been a crazy start of the year for me. But lately, that isn’t what’s bothering me. What’s bothering me is my apparent lack of motivation and discipline to working on my business. I am typically a very focused and organized person. I can see what needs to be […]
We all go through times of crisis – you know that. However, not all crises are the same, because what may be a crisis for you, will not be a crisis for me – or, your neighbor, or best friend. Moreover, because the perception of a crisis is subjective, you need to be careful not […]
When we think of communication in today’s society, we usually think of the technology that allows us to stretch our minds and bodies across the world – Skype, cell phones, Facebook – the technology is endless, and it continues to dominate in each of our lives.However convenient technology is though, it has a downside – […]
Fundraising is a science, but itʼs not rocket-science You can make money for your organization today I’ve got some professional fundraising tips that could make YOUR fundraiser a LOT of money this year. I have the background, the training and the results to prove these tips work. I’m an expert on human behavior and I […]
I had the wonderful opportunity to surprise my twin sister on our bithday this past weekend. My sister is sufferring from a debilitating disease known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). You cna learn more about this disease and the fundraising efforts we have made on her behalf at: www.faithforfern.com […]