{"product_id":"living-an-authentic-life-the-authentic-journey-9781939119858","title":"Living an Authentic Life: The Authentic Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ph. D. Onedia Nicole Gage\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Purple Ink, Inc\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Purple Ink, Inc\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Personal Growth - Happiness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiving an Authentic Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Authentic Journey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen my classmate stated that I was the most authentic person he knew, I was overwhelmed and excited, complimented and recharged, all at the same time. I exhaled slowly because that was the first time who I was had a title and a definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was relieved that I finally could explain how my mind, my life's philosophy, and my words worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many years, I was the person who everyone could count on to share the truth in a direct manner, sometimes altering their views of themselves, or other information that no one is ready for. I have made employees cry, boyfriends leave, and associates cringe. In various ways, I have shared my true feelings in a manner that often dismantled their dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy supervisor advised me one day that I should consider changing my approach and my communication techniques. She was correct. Just because I was right does not mean that others are ready or equipped to receive it and especially with my Direct Delivery method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems that I have a way, a look, and a demeanor that causes people to reconsider approaching me in some circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, I will share some of my techniques and shortcomings, my philosophies and advice. I live differently. I love differently. I create opportunities differently. I pursue life differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ready for an extraordinary journey which will require you to reconsider almost every aspect of your life. Be prepared to be set free from the self-inflicted anchors, which you espouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee you on the other side of this authentic journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46376631435415,"sku":"9781939119858","price":1855.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781939119858.webp?v=1768758745","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/living-an-authentic-life-the-authentic-journey-9781939119858","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}