What's it about? Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! (2024) is a compilation of concise reflections and practical steps, imbued with spiritual wisdom, designed to support you through daily challenges, regardless of whether your experiences are positive, negative, or somewhere in between. Developed from a period of enduring chronic pain, it offers insights into navigating life’s obstacle courses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and embracing both the highs and lows to foster resilience. Introduction What’s in it for me? A new approach to life’s ups and downs. “Stay positive” has become a mantra for coping with any and all of life’s challenges. It’s well-meant, but the reality of everyday anxieties and the unforeseen twists and turns of life can make such advice feel shallow, even dismissive. No wonder: the relentless pursuit of happiness often leaves little room for acknowledging the complex tapestry of human emotions, especially those that aren’t so bright and cheery. This...

What's it about? The 12-Week MBA (2024) offers an accelerated path to mastering essential business administration skills and knowledge, traditionally taught in MBA programs, in just three months. It distills critical insights and practical advice for managers and aspiring leaders, aiming to equip them with the tools needed to succeed in the fast-paced business world. Introduction What’s in it for me? Unlock essential business and leadership skills without the cost and time of a traditional MBA. Is an MBA the only way to master the business world? For many aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs, this traditional, expensive and time-consuming path seems daunting and out of reach. But the essential skills to excel as a manager and a leader are not locked behind classroom doors. What if you could compress years of business education into just 12 short weeks, focusing on the universal core of managing numbers and leading people that applies across all industries and roles? This Blink offe...

What's it about? It’s Not You (2024) delves into the complexities of narcissistic personality traits and their devastating effects on personal and professional relationships. With a compassionate and pragmatic approach, it offers strategies and insights to help navigate these challenging dynamics. Introduction What’s in it for me? Learn to heal and thrive even when you can’t walk away. Priya, a first-generation college graduate, lands her dream job at a prestigious law firm. When she shares the news with her boyfriend, Carlos, he immediately downplays the achievement, claiming she hasn't really accomplished anything since she isn’t a partner yet. Jordan, a dedicated teacher, spends his evenings and weekends creating an innovative curriculum for his students. During a faculty meeting, his principal and career mentor presents his work as her own, leaving Jordan feeling confused, betrayed, and unappreciated. Liang, a young artist, tries to open up to his father about his strugg...

What's it about? The Prince and the Pauper (1881) is a classic tale that explores the societal framework of the sixteenth-century English society. The story unravels the unexpected journey of two identical boys – Prince Edward, the royal heir, and Tom Canty, a destitute pauper, as they swap their lives. In exploring each other's worlds, they gain insightful lessons about society, identity, and human kindness, with the story offering a profound commentary on class disparities and social norms. Introduction What’s in it for me? A tale of identity and society. Ever day-dream about a life beyond the one you know? What if you were able to switch lives with someone else for a day? The Prince and the Pauper takes you on just such a riveting journey, promising to stir your imagination and provoke your thoughts. Mark Twain's enduring classic brings us along for the journey of a prince and a pauper living in 16th-century England, both identical in appearance but living worlds apar...

What's it about? And Then We Rise (2024) is part guide, part memoir that explores the intersection of personal well-being and faith. Through illuminating anecdotes and candid conversations with teachers, it reveals how investing in nutrition, exercise, mental care, and spiritual connection has contributed to Common’s growth as a performer and person – and how you might harness these self-care practices, too. Introduction What’s in it for me? Self-care your way to your highest, most creative self. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often find ourselves stuck on autopilot, looping around routine responsibilities and catering to societal pressures, leaving little room for self-care or personal reflection. It’s easy to overlook the importance of self-love and personal well-being amidst the chaos. Yet, the journey towards our highest, most creative selves depends on our doing so. In this Blink, we’ll explore the transformative power of self-care through the lens of Commo...

What's it about? Untangle Your Emotions (2024) is a spiritual guide to understanding and managing your feelings. Rather than something to be fixed, it views emotions as an avenue for deeper connection with God and the people around you. Drawing on scientific research and biblical wisdom, it guides you on your path to emotional maturity as a divinely created being. Introduction What’s in it for me? Connect to God by building emotional awareness. In today’s achievement-obsessed world, emotions often feel like an inconvenience that’s best ignored or overcome. But there’s another way. Drawing on Scripture and science, this Blink makes the case for leaning into our feelings as a pathway to freedom and connection. Debunking the myth that faithful Christians should transcend emotions, it instead reveals how God whispers to us through our feelings, binding us to what matters most. This Blink sheds a light on how to transform your relationship with your emotions. It provides practical ...

What's it about? Do the New You (2024) explores how to align your self-perception with God’s vision to become the person he designed you to be. It speaks to the challenge of living out your authentic, God-given identity and calling by unpacking practical mindsets to shift from who you are today to where God is leading you. It emphasizes that the true, ideal you isn’t an imaginary future self but the “you” God has always known you to be. Introduction What’s in it for me? Become the “new you” in Christ. Imagine your child is about to leave for college and is seeking your best advice. You ponder the complexity of imparting life’s wisdom, recognizing the flaw in the simple phrase “Just do you”. While “doing you”, might seem liberating, it actually restricts growth by keeping people anchored to their current self-perceptions. In this Blink, you’ll learn about a transformative approach that moves beyond the confines of the “current you” and the disillusionment of the “future you”. In...