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Secret Bus to Paradise
What if paradise weren't a physical place? But a state of mind. A "place" we all had access to if only... ...we knew which bus to take. ...we could figure out when it departed the station. ...we knew which seat to sit in. What if the map to get there was a secret? That we all knew. That we all had. If only we knew how to access it. Where to get tickets. Here's your ticket. To paradise.
I Love ___ (Fill in the Blank)
NOT SPOILER ALERT: That third word is not:YouBurritosThat third word is so important (yet so often overlooked) that I left it out of the title to take a moment to think about it and dig into this book and read every single chapter.ANOTHER NOT SPOILER ALERT: This entire books is 3 chapters. Each chapter is 1 word. I know, it's crazy but then yes, the entire book is 3 words long.KINDA SPOILER ALERT: Chapter 1 is: IChapter 2 is: LoveChapter 3 is: ____Have you guessed it yet? What's the first thing that comes to mind?This book is all about Chapter Three. It's all about that single word.There's a great foreword by Nicoline Huizinga who talks about how this book came to fruition. Then there's the epilogue where I explain why I wrote this book.But that Chapter 3?That's the big secret.And it's not "You" and it's not "Burritos."Can you guess?
Celebrate
You've come a long way since Ask and Dare. You have Created wins along the way and learned from your mistakes and failures.You're on a higher playing field now. It's time to celebrate. The above sequence of events shouldn't take 27 years. It should happen every single day. To celebrate isn't just popping champagne and shooting off fireworks.It's a daily necessity that catapults us to an even higher place the next day. Yet we often forget to do this one simple thing that's fun, easy, and yet still somehow underrated. We need to celebrate.In best-selling author Bradley Charbonneau’s latest book, you will build up an immunity to nay sayers who never want to relish in anyone's achievements, figure out when the best time each day is to celebrate to get the most power, and finally when it's OK to stop while you're ahead. This book contains way more than words on pages. The bonus materials give you free and immediate access to videos and podcasts, interviews and worksheets that enhance, explain and invite you through other media to celebrate. In this book, you’ll discover: ✓ How even a simple smile, quietly and to yourself, at the end of the day can alter your nighttime dreams and have a role in the following day ✓ Why congratulating someone else on their success reminds you of your own✓ When is the best time to celebrate (HINT: it's not every other Thursday)✓ Who you were when you started and how often to thank that version of yourself for getting you where you are today✓ How a 0.0% Franziskaner Hefeweizen can still be a party with the right atmosphereGet CELEBRATE today and don't let another day pass without some fireworks and a hint of pride.This is book eleven in the “Repossible” Series.1. Repossible: An introductory guide to the question, “Who will you be next?”2. Every Single Day: a clear roadmap towards lasting transformation in you3. Ask: if life is a multiple choice quiz, this is the answer4. Dare: challenge yourself to truly answer the questions and rocket forward5. Create: you’re ready to get real about achieving your dream, here’s what to do6. Decide: there’s a fork in the road, you’ll now know what to do7. Meditate: this is the source of our creativity, power, and direction8. Spark: there’s only one thing better than creating: helping someone else create9. Surrender: you’ve done your part, it’s time to be invited to the big stage10. Play: we’re through the woods, it’s time to exhale, smile, and play the game11. Celebrate: compare your own today to your own yesterday and revel in the progress12. Evaluate: measure how far you've come, forecast how far you'll go13. Elevate: now that we're at the top of the mountain, it's time to scale up14. Share: tell your story, spread your success, and empower others to begin
Procrastinate
“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” – Mark Twain Feeling overwhelmed by the “Just Do It!” and “Get It Done!” mindset?Is your secret whisper more like, “What if I just don’t do it?” Then this book is for you!What you’ll discover in this book: – Learn to feel good about not getting it done–ever! – Discover Passive Income Strategies based on the Procrastination Movement (see “To Do Lists”) – Create new calendars that (finally!) have days like “Someday” and “Never” – And so much more! Finally a book that rewards laundry, binge watching, and really getting those shower tiles to sparkle. Let’s put the PRO in procrastinate! Grab your copy tomorrow! Seriously, what’s the rush?It’ll be there the next day, too. See, you’re learning already! Become a PRO Procrastinator tomorrow!Author’s Note: This is Book #1 in the “Impossible Series: A Parody of S(h)elf Help.” It’s a humorous play on the “Repossible” Series (a 14-book collection of personal transformation) as a result of the “Book in a Weekend” challenge which uses Improv Comedy techniques to take the book you really want to write and to first … write the opposite book.
Play
What if you could stop paddling so hard upstream, turn your boat around, and smile and wave?What if you could lighten the load in your life--and your mind and your heart--with tiny daily actions that we all can easily do?What if everything you needed to get to such a place already existed within each and every one of us? All we needed was a roadmap, a guidebook, a blueprint to take us from others laughing at us to laughing with us? From being against a cause to creating our own? From surviving to thriving? In best-selling author Bradley Charbonneau’s latest book PLAY, you’ll uncover your own natural playful state is our default state, it's where we're supposed to be living, it's where we shine. It's where we belong. I almost don't dare use this word but it's the best word I can find at the moment. Who knows, maybe you'll read the book, arrive at your own level of PLAY, and share with me a word that you feel best describes the mindset we have now achieved. But that word, that feeling, that way of being, is, I know, I know, it's a biggie, but here it is: enlightenment. Now before you put on a robe and move to a mountaintop in Nepal, hear me out. My first book with my boys (The Secret of Kite Hill) turned a regular, daily, boring walk home from school into a magical, unforgettable, and playful story that became the launch pad for not only my writing career, but the relationship I had with my kids--and myself. PLAY is a place yet it's not on a mapPLAY is something we all have access to yet few can find itPLAY is a higher placeThis book contains more than words on pages. The bonus materials give you immediate access to videos, blog posts, interviews and podcasts that enhance, explain and entice you to become the architect of your destiny and live a lighter, freer, more playful life.In this book, you’ll discover: How (and why) some people seem to float through life on a yacht sipping cocktails while others are paddling upstream in a leaky canoeThe power of mindset and how it's the basis for all actionWhen to laugh at (and with) yourself before others do to remove all negative power before it materializesWhy you can't sit the entire game on the bench, you're going to have to get up, give up, and get in the gameHow the tiniest daily events can make your exuberantly happyGet PLAY today to get off the bench, out of your mind, and into the game.This is book 10 in the Repossible Series.Repossible: An introductory guide to the question, “Who will you be next?”Every Single Day: a clear roadmap towards lasting transformation in youAsk: if life is a multiple choice quiz, this is the answerDare: challenge yourself to truly answer the questions and rocket forwardCreate: you’re ready to get real about achieving your dream, here’s what to doDecide: there’s a fork in the road, you’ll now know what to doMeditate: this is the source of our creativity, power, and directionSpark: there’s only one thing better than creating: helping someone else createSurrender: you’ve done your part, it’s time to be invited to the big stagePlay: we’re through the woods, it’s time to exhale, smile, and play the gameCelebrate: compare your own today to your own yesterday and revel in the progressEvaluate: measure how far you've come, forecast how far you'll goElevate: now that we're at the top of the mountain, it's time to scale upShare: tell your story, spread your success, and empower others to begin
Spark
The question I most get having now written 5 books together with my kids is not about the characters or the dog or the castle or if Lu will ever stop eating fries.*No. The question I get from parents is, "How in the world did you manage to do a creative project with your kids, how did it go, and how can I do it, too?"The answer was:1.) I just decided to do it,2.) it went both terribly wrong and wonderfully right, and3.) this book is how you can do it, too.One parent pulled me aside, a bit frazzled, and almost threatened me with, "If you ever hold a weekend workshop on how to do a creative project together with your kids, I'll pay whatever you want to charge."When I sat down with my then-8-year old on the red chair in early March of 2014, having just read a really bad children's book and said, "Wow, that book was pretty bad." I then immediately followed up with, "We can do better than that." My son looked at me like I was crazy (I was) and challenged me to follow through on my dare.I did.Within a month, we had a book on Amazon.Now we can boast almost all of the list below:1.) We have sold 1,000,000+ books in 89 countries and 7 languages.2.) We sometimes had to resort to bribery, coercion, and ice cream to get a chapter done.3.) Just on royalties alone, Li is eyeing a Maserati for his 16th birthday.4.) We created something from nothing and no one can ever take that away.5.) We get regular calls from Hollywood producers about making the movie versions.6.) We broke all of Audible's rules when we recorded the audiobook version--and got rejected.7.) Both boys have transformed into perfect angels who study Mandarin in their free time after violin lessons and before their volunteer work for global literacy.8.) I have a audio proof of my 10-year old narrating Chapter 8 that I can use at his wedding to embarrass him beyond his wildest nightmares and I can bring that up whenever I like to remind my boys that we are a family who shares experiences (and it's good for blackmail).9.) We did it all right.10.) We did it all wrong.11.) We did it. Period.HINT: Take the list above and choose which one you like.This book is proof that we can create something from nothing together with our kids. What you're about to embark on is a journey that no one can take away from you. We're going to create a time capsule you'll be able to cherish until your 89-year-old neighbor finally tells you she's deaf and hasn't heard a word about it.This book is going to help you create a bond with your kids.For the record:1.) We're not shooting for stardom (at least, not beyond your family).2.) It's almost guaranteed it won't win any literary awards.3.) I don't care if you sell 7 copies. (P.S. Either will you.)4.) We're shooting for the experience of starting, persevering, and finishing a creative project with parents and children that you can be proud of (or cringe over).I've got to finish up this bit here as I need to interview my teenager for our latest book, "What I Wish I Knew When I Was 13." He hates the idea so far. Usually, that's a firm indicator that it's going to be a success.Speaking of success, we're not going to succeed if we don't get started. Let us help you get started. Ready?* Lu will NEVER stop eating fries.
Surrender
Wondering when that "higher self" is finally going to make an appearance?The one who's supposed to give you guidance, clarity and power?You're pretty sure there's "something" beyond just our skin, bones, brains and brawn. But how can we not only reach it but then accept, believe and surrender to the point where we can trust what we learn and then act on on that information to make real changes in our real lives? In best-selling author Bradley Charbonneau’s latest book Surrender, you’ll uncover your own natural tools to unlock your higher power, tap into your inner genius, and boost your confidence, clarity and charisma. This book contains way more than words on pages. The bonus materials give you immediate access to videos, blog posts, and podcasts that enhance, explain and entice you to become the architect of your destiny. In this book, you’ll discover: Who that elusive "higher self" really is--and how to get in contact with him or her Who decides your destiny (and how to get in a good word) How to redefine your success based on the clarity of messages you receiveSimple, powerful tactics to crush your fear of failure through clarity of purpose forwardWhy most people think it's so hard to elevate to your higher purpose and how to find it every single dayGet SURRENDER today to begin taking tiny steps towards big changes in your future!This is book 9 in the “Repossible” Series.Repossible: An introductory guide to the question, “Who will you be next?”Every Single Day: a clear roadmap towards lasting transformation in youAsk: if life is a multiple choice quiz, this is the answerDare: challenge yourself to truly answer the questions and rocket forwardCreate: you’re ready to get real about achieving your dream, here’s what to doDecide: there’s a fork in the road, you’ll now know what do toMeditate: this is the source of our creativity, power, and directionSpark: there’s only one thing better than creating: helping someone else createSurrender: you’ve done your part, it’s time to be invited to the big stagePlay: we’re through the woods, it’s time to exhale, smile, and play the gameCelebrate: compare your own today to your own yesterday and revel in the progressEvaluate: measure how far you've come, forecast how far you'll goElevate: now that we're at the top of the mountain, it's time to scale upShare: tell your story, spread your success, and empower others to begin
Repossible Box Set 1
Book 3, 4, and 5 from the Repossible Series: Ask, Dare, and Create.Dreams been dashed by life’s bumps and bruises? Discover uplifting insights that could turn things around today.Do you wake up in despair? Does each day lack joy? Stuck in a rut or a job you have grown to loathe? Author and personal development leader Bradley Charbonneau came to hate his comfortable life until one precise moment rebooted his entire approach to living. Now he’s here to share how you can reclaim that spark no matter where you are in your journey and live the brilliantly shining vision you deserve.Repossible: Who will you be next? is a short, sharp wake-up call to the idea of instant change. Through personal anecdotes, interviews with other success-seekers, and vivid examples, Charbonneau’s conversational tone with honest and humor-infused encouragement will put you firmly back behind inspiration’s wheel. Aimed at anyone of any age plagued with thoughts that life is passing them by, you’ll soon feel pumped and invigorated enough to take your next exciting steps!In Repossible, you’ll discover:The keys to moving from disenchantment and hopelessness to energy-filled momentumWays to tap into your best self and unlock your true potentialHow to high-five yourself with positive direction and life-affirming daily actionWhat to do to guarantee intentional growth and achieve your goalsA blueprinted roadmap to forge your path back to personal fulfillment, links to further resources, and much, much more!Repossible: Who will you be next? is the helping hand you need right now. If you like deep topics deftly handled, motivational kicks, and fist-pumping enthusiasm, then you’ll love Bradley Charbonneau’s straight-to-the-point pep talk.Buy Repossible to reimagine your life today!
Repossible Box Set 2
Book 6, 7, and 8 from the Repossible Series: Decide, Meditate, and Spark.Dreams been dashed by life’s bumps and bruises? Discover uplifting insights that could turn things around today.Do you wake up in despair? Does each day lack joy? Stuck in a rut or a job you have grown to loathe? Author and personal development leader Bradley Charbonneau came to hate his comfortable life until one precise moment rebooted his entire approach to living. Now he’s here to share how you can reclaim that spark no matter where you are in your journey and live the brilliantly shining vision you deserve.Repossible: Who will you be next? is a short, sharp wake-up call to the idea of instant change. Through personal anecdotes, interviews with other success-seekers, and vivid examples, Charbonneau’s conversational tone with honest and humor-infused encouragement will put you firmly back behind inspiration’s wheel. Aimed at anyone of any age plagued with thoughts that life is passing them by, you’ll soon feel pumped and invigorated enough to take your next exciting steps!In Repossible, you’ll discover:The keys to moving from disenchantment and hopelessness to energy-filled momentumWays to tap into your best self and unlock your true potentialHow to high-five yourself with positive direction and life-affirming daily actionWhat to do to guarantee intentional growth and achieve your goalsA blueprinted roadmap to forge your path back to personal fulfillment, links to further resources, and much, much more!Repossible: Who will you be next? is the helping hand you need right now. If you like deep topics deftly handled, motivational kicks, and fist-pumping enthusiasm, then you’ll love Bradley Charbonneau’s straight-to-the-point pep talk.Buy Repossible to reimagine your life today!
Dare
You've asked the big question: who will you be next? It's time to answer. It's time to dare.Many of us shy away from asking the tough questions we asked in book one, Ask. Can tiny daily actions have an effect on our future?Is it possible to change who we are? Could it be that we have a say in what type of person we become?When is it too late? What can I do now to change my future?We've asked the tough questions. It's time to dare answer them. In best-selling author Bradley Charbonneau’s latest book, you will gather up the drive, determination, direction and desire to dare delve into distant dreams previously only accessible in your daytime drama dialogues. OK, I promise, the whole book doesn't have so many "d" words ... But I do like to take these meaty subjects, these tough nuts to crack, and make them light-hearted and our friends--so we can then crush our fears like buzzing mosquitoes and get back to creating our future lives. This book contains way more than words on pages. The bonus materials give you free and immediate access to videos that enhance, explain and invite you through other media to celebrate. In this book, you’ll discover: ✓ How a deadline can assist you in overcoing even the biggest of obstacles✓ Why daring is scary and where most people get stuck✓ When is the best time to dream and when is the best time to do✓ Who you might become when you dare ask the "big" questions✓ How teaching can empower and enhance your learning (not to mention joy, purpose and happiness)Get DARE today and take the first step in becoming who you have dreamed of. This is book four in the “Repossible” Series.Repossible: An introductory guide to the question, “Who will you be next?”Every Single Day: a clear roadmap towards lasting transformation in youAsk: if life is a multiple choice quiz, this is the answerDare: challenge yourself to truly answer the questions and rocket forwardCreate: you’re ready to get real about achieving your dream, here’s what to doDecide: there’s a fork in the road, you’ll now know what do toMeditate: this is the source of our creativity, power, and directionSpark: there’s only one thing better than creating: helping someone else createSurrender: you’ve done your part, it’s time to be invited to the big stagePlay: we've risen to a higher level of existence, yet we've "descended" to what the kids know is enlightenment Celebrate: compare your own today to your own yesterday and revel in the progressEvaluate: measure how far you've come, forecast how far you'll goElevate: now that we're at the top of the mountain, it's time to scale up
Create
Still searching for that elusive purpose in your life?There’s good news and there’s bad news. First, the bad news. It can be hard to find. The good news? It’s not far away. In best-selling author Bradley Charbonneau’s latest book Create, you’ll discover tools to uncover the life purpose you know is there. You’ll get over analysis paralysis and make steady and strong progress towards your dreams. This book contains way more than words on pages. The bonus materials give you immediate access to videos, blog posts, and podcasts that enhance, explain and entice you to become the architect of your destiny. In this book, you’ll discover: - How to and stop defending the past and go on offense towards your future - Who decides your destiny (and how to get in a good word) - How to redefine your success- Simple, powerful tactics to crush your fear of failure- How to use audio and video to have more impact on your audienceGet CREATE today to begin taking tiny steps towards big changes in your future!This is book five in the “Repossible” Series.Repossible: An introductory guide to the question, “Who will you be next?”Every Single Day: a clear roadmap towards lasting transformation in youAsk: if life is a multiple choice quiz, this is the answerDare: challenge yourself to truly answer the questions and rocket forwardCreate: you’re ready to get real about achieving your dream, here’s what to doDecide: there’s a fork in the road, you’ll now know what do toMeditate: this is the source of our creativity, power, and directionSpark: there’s only one thing better than creating: helping someone else createSurrender: you’ve done your part, it’s time to be invited to the big stagePlay: we’re through the woods, it’s time to exhale, smile, and play the gameCelebrate: compare your own today to your own yesterday and revel in the progressEvaluate: measure how far you've come, forecast how far you'll goElevate: now that we're at the top of the mountain, it's time to scale up
One | Become Tomorrow's You Today
Your journey to a better tomorrow starts with one word—your word.What if you could transform your entire life with just one word? What if your future self could guide you right now? In One: Become Tomorrow's You Today, author and mentor Bradley Charbonneau offers a fun, inspiring, and practical way to do exactly that. In just one day, you can write a one-word book that encapsulates your dreams, goals, and aspirations—creating a blueprint for the next year of your life.This isn't just about a simple word or quick project; it's a practice that aligns you with the future version of yourself, allowing you to live that reality today.What You Will Get: -- A proven, simple method to distill your future self into a powerful one-word mantra. -- The guidance to write and publish your "one-word" book in a single day. -- Practical steps to create momentum and progress toward your goals over the next year. -- A roadmap to achieve your personal transformation with ease and joy. -- Access to a community and method that supports you in living as your best future self, starting now.Who Is This For?This book is for the dreamers and the doers. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed by the complexity of life, or frustrated with setting goals that never seem to stick, One: Become Tomorrow's You Today is for you. You may already know you want something more from your life, but clarity is missing—or maybe you're stuck repeating the same patterns. This book offers a focused, fun way to break free, creating a lasting change.Ideal readers: -- Those seeking clarity and a sense of purpose for the coming year. -- Individuals ready to commit to a practice of growth and change. -- People who feel overwhelmed by big goals but thrive with small, manageable steps. -- Entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries who need a mental and emotional reset. -- Anyone excited to tap into their future potential now, by writing a personalized roadmap to get there.The Problem It Solves:The struggle to move toward a meaningful future often lies in indecision, scattered energy, and lack of focus. You have a desire to change but don’t know where to start, or you try and fail because the goals feel too big and vague. One solves this by simplifying the entire process: through distilling your intention down to a single, powerful word, you gain clarity and direction. This one word becomes your guiding star, driving your actions daily, and keeping you focused for the entire year.Key Features:A Simple Yet Powerful Process: Learn how to pick one word that represents your entire vision for the year, and use it to fuel your goals. -- Write Your Book in a Day: Follow Charbonneau’s easy, step-by-step guide to writing and publishing your one-word book in one day. -- Energetic Decision-Making: Make quick, powerful decisions by tuning into your energy—using your mind, heart, and gut. -- Future You in Action: Start acting as your future self now, bringing the benefits of your vision into the present. -- Community Support: Join a growing movement of like-minded individuals taking control of their lives through the One approach.Take Action NowDon’t wait for another year to pass you by. One: Become Tomorrow's You Today gives you the tools to start transforming your life immediately. Get the book today, uncover your one word, and start living as your future self—right now.