Useful Not True

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Useful Not True By Derek Sivers About the book Useful Not True by Derek Sivers challenges conventional thinking by exploring a radical idea: beliefs do not have to be objectively true to be valuable. Instead, the book advocates adopting perspectives based on their usefulness in achieving personal goals and enhancing well-being. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and his own unconventional experiences, Sivers presents an array of thought-provoking examples to illustrate how reframing beliefs can lead to greater clarity and purpose. The book encourages readers to question their assumptions, embrace flexibility, and see beliefs as tools rather than rigid truths. Book Details…

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White Women, Get Ready by Amanda Gross

Introducing White Women, Get Ready by Amanda K Gross

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Otterpine is proud to announce the release of White Women, Get Ready: How Healing from Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change by Amanda K Gross. As a culmination of her personal experiences as a white woman and her work as an anti-racist organizer, this book—part historical analysis, part memoir, and part call to action—tells the story of how white ladies have been groomed to uphold overlapping systems of oppression and how they can use their unique positioning to help upend these violent structures. At Otterpine, we are committed to supporting authors whose craft creates positive change. Whether an author…

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Introducing The Art of Being Human at Work by Alison Schultz

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Otterpine is pleased to announce the release of The Art of Being Human at Work by Alison Schultz. The publication of this essay collection marks the 10-year anniversary of Reboot, an expansive leadership development and CEO coaching firm that believes work doesn't have to destroy us—it can be our avenue to achieving our fullest selves. This ethos encapsulates the core of Ali’s writing, which explores how practical skills and radical self-inquiry are both necessary parts of what it takes to grow, build, and sustain a great company. Here at Otterpine, we share this same vision. We believe that the workplace…

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Phoenix Medicines

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Phoenix Medicines A Transformative Journey through Consciousness By Raileigh Duschen Phoenix Medicines is more than a collection of words—it’s a guide and companion that reminds the reader to celebrate their inherently resilient spirit. Raileigh's poetic reflections on the trials and joys of young adulthood embodies the message that the greatest and most meaningful transformations often happen when one rises from the ashes of their former self. About the book Phoenix Medicines: A Transformative Journey Through Consciousness is a collection of poetry, short stories, meditations, affirmations, and prayers of a young and astute woman of color empowering her way to freedom…

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Introducing Phoenix Medicines: A Transformative Journey through Consciousness by Raileigh Duschen

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Otterpine is over the moon to announce the release of Phoenix Medicines by best-selling author Raileigh Duschen. This soulful collection of poetry, stories, meditations, affirmations, and prayers serves as a lyrical map detailing the empowering voyage of a young woman of color blazing her own path. Raileigh is our neighbor, calling the mountains of Western North Carolina home after leaving a promising medical career path in Florida many seasons ago. Raileigh’s journey down a shamanic path with yoga and meditation has deeply inspired her creative and professional work. As the founder of Conscious Lifestyle Coaching, Raileigh uses her transformative skills…

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Output Thinking

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Output Thinking Scale Faster, Manage Better, Transform Your Company By John Seiffer The expert business advice and tools in this book will teach you how to get better results and serve your life so your life doesn't have to serve your company. Whether you’re a solopreneur or the leader of a global corporation, this book is the practical business guide you need to redesign your business—and life. About the book For CEOs and business owners who want to grow faster, Output Thinking will show you how to systemize your business by viewing your company through the lens of the outputs people produce. Outputs can help…

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Introducing Output Thinking: Scale Faster, Manage Better, Transform Your Company by John Seiffer

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Otterpine is pleased to announce the release of Output Thinking by John Seiffer. This groundbreaking business management guide introduces a fresh outlook on how business owners and CEOs of small to medium businesses can manage their companies: prioritizing outputs while reclaiming time for themselves.  With an impressive 40-year track record as a serial entrepreneur, John Seiffer, former president of the International Coaching Federation, holds a wealth of knowledge on how to streamline business operations. As a small business, Otterpine has learned so much from producing Output Thinking with John from start to finish. We are excited to be a part…

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Hell Yeah or No

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Hell Yeah or No What's Worth Doing By Derek Sivers Derek Sivers shares useful wisdom through a simple, profound mental model to help people make decisions. Overwhelmed? If you feel anything less than “hell yeah!” about something, say no. We say yes too often. By saying no to almost everything, you leave space and time in your life to throw yourself completely into the few things that matter most. About the book Useful wisdom. Simple profound mental models to guide your decisions.After Derek Sivers’ “hell yeah or no” rule was adopted by podcasters, bloggers, and investors, he compiled related ideas…

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Anything You Want

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Anything You Want 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepeneur By Derek Sivers Derek Sivers shares 40 powerful lessons, in a book that can be read in about an hour. He discusses how an entrepreneur can make their dreams come true by shifting their focus away from money and onto gaining customer loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing. The book’s most memorable stories are from his horrible mistakes, like why saving ten minutes cost him $3.3 million dollars. About the book My tales of starting, building, and selling CD Baby, compressed into an entertaining and useful one-hour read.You started a business.…

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How to Live

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how to live 27 one-sided arguments and one weird conclusion By derek sivers Derek Sivers shares his philosophy of conflicting philosophies in this not quite non-fiction, not quite self-help book. Each chapter believes it knows how you should live. And each chapter disagrees with the next. A very unique and thought-provoking book. Meant for reflection as much as instruction. About the book From the author of Anything You Want, Hell Yeah or No, and Your Music and People, comes a book offering 27 different answers to the question of how to live your life. A pioneer in the music business…

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