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This Mechanic Quit His Job to Go to Med School in His 40s

2019

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Starting med school in your 40s is daunting, but it's never too late to chase your dreams. Carl Allamby made a midlife career change after 25 years as a mechanic. He decided to trade his socket wrench for a stethoscope and chase his dream of becoming a doctor. See more...

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Three Mindset Shifts that Can Help Students Succeed

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Larry Happel, Chris Hulleman

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Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing

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Eric Langshur, Nate Klemp

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Just One Thing: Pay Attention!

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The Four Keys to Well-Being

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Richard Davidson

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Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation

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Daniel J. Siegel, Daniel Goleman (foreword)

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Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being

Resilience is the ability to face and handle life’s challenges, whether everyday disappointments or extraordinary disasters. While resilience is innate in the brain, over time we learn unhelpful patterns, which then become fixed in our neural circuitry.

Linda Graham, Rick Hanson (foreword)

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