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  Today's publisher's pride is  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #41 on Amazon in  hot new releases/running and jogging, #83 in midlife self-help, and #130 in travel biographies and memoirs. Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, runnin...

  Leaders rarely realize how many of their values are cultural until they leave home. They step into a new environment believing they are bringing “universal” principles, only to discover that universality is a myth. What happens next—what bends (transforming values, in Alanazi & Leaver's terminology), what holds (conforming [to the first culture] values in Alanazi & Leaver's terminology—reveals more about the leader’s inner architecture than any résumé ever could. Here are three short narratives that show how this plays out. 1. The American in Dubai: Learning to Slow Down Without Losing Purpose When Mark arrived in Dubai to lead a regional project team, he carried the classic American toolkit: direct communication, quick decisions, and a belief that transparency was always the highest virtue. He assumed these were leadership values. In reality, they were cultural habits. He learned this the hard way. In his first month, he pushed for rapid timelines and blunt feedback....

   MSI Press books have won national and international awards every year since 2012, when we first began submitting books to competitions. MSI Press authors’ books have won gold, silver, and bronze medals, honorable mention, best new voice, and legacy awards in more than 30 regional, national, and international book competitions. Check our awards section. A number of our books have been among the top 100 Amazon hot new releases, including several that have achieved #1 status. Every month, a number of our books can be found in the top 100 bestsellers in their various categories. Follow our blog and watch for “publisher’s pride” or sign up for our newsletter, where we announce these great books. Want to read a great book? Check out our  catalogue . Have a great book that needs to have some TLC? Nearly everyone has a story. Not every publisher will hold your hand until it materializes as an award-winning book and pay you generous royalties when it does. We will. Tell us abou...

  When people think of 12-step programs, they often picture addiction recovery — AA meetings, coffee in styrofoam cups, and the language of sobriety. But the 12-step model has quietly expanded into other emotional terrains, including depression. And while it’s not a substitute for therapy or medication, it can offer something many people with depression crave: structure, connection, and a sense of meaning. What 12-Step Programs Offer Structure : Depression often makes life feel chaotic or meaningless. The steps offer a clear, repeatable path — something to hold onto when everything else feels slippery. Community : Meetings provide a space where people speak honestly about emotional pain. That shared experience can reduce isolation, which is one of depression’s sharpest edges. Anonymity : You don’t have to explain your whole life. You can show up as you are, without pressure to perform or disclose more than you’re ready to. Spiritual Framework : The idea of a “higher power” ca...