Book description
From the world's foremost blind athlete and a Harvard Business School lecturer comes an inspiring, seven-step program for converting both mundane and dramatic struggles into the kind of fuel that spur personal and professional greatness. Adversity is one of the most potent forces in life. It shapes your character, clarifies your priorities, and defines your path. It can also fuel your greatness. Each of us faces a rich assortment of adversities every day, ranging from minor hassles to major setbacks and challenges, even tragedies. Nobody knows this better than blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and adversity expert Dr. Paul Stolz. In this exciting new edition of The Adversity Advantage, this dream-team joined forces to offer incredible experiences and practical science to teach you how to turn life challenges into a powerful advantage. Weihenmayer, who is the only blind person to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, shares his struggles on high mountains to turn adversity on its head and do the impossible. Coauthor Stoltz has spent decades decoding the human relationship with adversity and is the creator of the globally acclaimed Adversity Quotient. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of The Adversity Advantage offers lessons from real-life adventure, seemingly insurmountable challenges, and extensive research to help you achieve greatness. This unique book provides an exciting and insightful framework for surpassing obstacles and reaching higher goals. Its seven proven principles will help you harness the adversity in your life and turn it into agility, innovation, energy, and happiness: - Take it on!- Summon your strength- Engage your core- Pioneer possibilities- Pack light, pack right- Suffer well- Deliver greatness, every day Let The Adversity Advantage inspire you to overcome obstacles, no matter how daunting!
ByteBard
Audiobook joy made simple โ this app's ease of use is a game-changer. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. ๐๐ง Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureโitโs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Greek Rifle
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device.
Sugar Man
Navigating audiobooks effortlessly โ this app's functionality is commendable. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
DreamWeaver
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. Effortlessly immersing in stories โ this app's ease of use is a game-changer. ListenBookโs interface is clean and intuitive. Itโs a joy to use.
Liquid Death
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Mum Mary
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. ๐ผ Merging work and pleasure โ audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! ๐ป๐ง
Ice
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Wildcat Talent
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Casanova
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations โ it's like the app knows me! With this app, I can devour books like never before โ it's incredibly efficient.
MindfulMingle
This app has reignited my passion for literature โ I'm devouring books like never before. The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! Effortlessly exploring new worlds โ this app's design is user-centric and efficient.
Old Man Winter
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours. The app is so well-designed. Itโs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Solitaire
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! I love the variety of themes available. It makes the app feel personalized.
Racy Babe
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Papa Smurf
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. ๐ Unlocking the door to imagination โ this app is my key to endless stories and endless possibilities. ๐๐ ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs.
AirportHobo XD
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need.
Potato Sub
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureโit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Doughboy, Esq
Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. ๐๐ Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent.
Jester
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments.
VisionVoyager
๐ฅ Spicing up my routine with this app โ it's like having a personal storyteller on hand at all times! โจ๐ From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ๐๐
Sun Lemon
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience