Bøger af John Collins

How to maximize your time without wasting time on productivity apps and to-do lists. Do you feel like you're doing so much, yet you're not getting anything done? Is your to-do list full of never-ending tasks that you never seem to be able to finish? Are you frustrated because you're not achieving your goals no matter what you try? You're not alone. In today's world, everybody is always so busy and on-the-go, but when you ask them what they've accomplished in a day, they'd probably have a hard time giving you an answer. We spend an average of 40 hours a week in the office, 5 hours commuting, and the rest of the week taking care of family and personal needs, such as eating, bathing and sleeping. If you actually break down your daily activities hour by hour, you'll probably see a lot of time spent on social media, playing video games, or doing random errands that don't really add any value. Sure, you may be taking a well-deserved break, but you might also just be inadvertently delaying yourself from finally fulfilling your life plans. If you're committed to taking back control of your time and working on the important tasks that actually lead to meaningful results, then it's time to take serious measures to change your unproductive habits. Thankfully, these measures have been laid out for you in a clear and engaging manner in 21 Productivity Killers. Here is just a fraction of what you will discover inside: 21 relatable real-life stories about the personal struggles in productivity we all deal with, and the practical lessons you can apply to your own life Why to-do lists can be counterproductive when trying to accomplish important tasks, and how you can refine your list to make it work for you Detailed actionable steps you can immediately work on to break the bad habits that are holding you back from achieving success The productivity hack best-selling author Tim Ferriss swears by that will keep you from endless distractions 7 constructive tips that will stop you from falling back into old habits Why your habitual tardiness may not be your fault, and the revolutionary solution to combat sluggishness in the morning (hint: it's not coffee!) How to double or even triple your productivity without having to exert additional effort And much more. There's a popular saying that goes: "We all have the same 24 hours in a day." Yet others manage to pack a lot of substance into their day, while you're struggling to make sense of yours. This quote is not meant to make you feel "less than," it's meant to make you think. It's not that you don't have enough time; it's that you are not using your time well. By having a clear perspective of what you want to achieve and being purposeful about your actions, you too can spend your 24 hours efficiently. While there are plenty of distractions around, by employing the recommendations outlined in this guide, you'll find that you actually have more time than you think. You might even have enough time to play your video games. If you want to charge up your productivity and have enough time for what really matters, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Kinsale - Light and Time is a unique photography book featuring the collected and written work of photographer John Collins. Spanning four decades of life in the iconic Irish coastal Cork region of Kinsale, the collection features compelling documentary, landscape and underwater photographs, narrated by engaging personal essays by the author.

Love triangles have consequences. The one Jason unwittingly created is no exception. Just when it looks like he and Gary are going to reconcile, details of Jason's ambiguous relationship with Darius are discovered in black and white, which results in Darius dealing with the harsh realities of his life he can no longer avoid. Friendships are tried, love is questioned, emotions are high, and life for Jason becomes uncertain which sends him on a journey to redefine the man he is, and where he and his heart belong...all because of letters.

You simply must know, you are an open notebook full of my flows, Mere words others haven't heard me speak Various pages ripped out Numerous stanza being strategically placed As I cut and paste thoughts once fiction Exposing antiquated guilt of two black men foolishly in love from the start Rearranging a plot now personified and ravaged vocally by love's poetic violence...

I was left to gather the shards of my so called perfect life after what was supposed to be a routine doctor's visit. Never have I felt so naked and numb losing everything but my mind. We happened, it happened, the worst happened. That bastard! Nothing's perfect, but I didn't learn that until reality invaded my heart and soul. Life must work for you, not anyone else. Not even your first love. Being wrapped up in everyone else's stuff caused me to forget about me... I discovered my voice was my only means of defense because my fists were never round enough to combat the archaic mentality of the world. I found the courage to stand up for myself, letting go of past hurts, past hatred, past animosity, and past limitations, burning the silence I let dwell inside for far too long.

Virgin to the Life I've built up walls for protection with only one entrance -an impractical, artificial, invisible force field per say. I'm wondering why we as black gay men feel lonely seventy percent of the time, why we go through our "coming out" alone, worried about how we'll be perceived and received. Many of us, me included, keep our friendships and relationships to ourselves unable to share ourselves with our family, recreating new family members we label friends, whom at times we treat as strangers because of our own demons. So once again you grapple with the spirit of loneliness... Then you meet "him" and your world changes for a moment. Nothing else matters as you lose yourself in this one person. You lose yourself - never thinking that one day tragedy will strike and you will lose whom you thought was the love of your life. That dude, your rib, that one guy that has you so open, you disregard the use of latex... But who can you turn to like the straight folk when things go sour, when you have talked your best friend's ear off about it pretending to be so over it, when you are all prayed out, when you've listened to every single sad song in your music collection, where do you turn when you really want to reach out to your mother - the one who held you, kissed your "boo-boos" and made you feel better but now can't because she doesn't agree with who you are? Why has that unconditional love become conditional? Once again, you find yourself in this too familiar place of loneliness and despair. What the hell happened? Then you remember. It all comes flooding back to you... how you met your boys, and how you met his black ass...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Where did the regulatory underpinnings for the global drug wars come from? This book is the first fully-focused history of the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the bedrock of the modern multilateral drug control system and the focal point of global drug regulations and prohibitions. Although far from the propagator of the drug wars, the UN enabled the creation of a uniform global legal framework to effectively legalise, or regulate, their pursuit. This book thereby answers the question of where the international legal framework for drug control came from, what state interests informed its development and how complex diplomatic negotiations resulted in the current regulatory system, binding states into an element of global policy uniformity.

Bill's StoryBill Curry leaves New Albany, Indiana, after killing his abusive stepfather. In search of a new life, he meets two mountain men, Jim Kelly and Red Sampson, who take him under their wings and show him the ways of becoming a free trapper in the high lonesome. And to him, living with the Lakota Sioux and a new wife, Raven, the daughter of chief, Red Hawk. Ron's storyRon Baker, an orphan, was left with his uncle and aunt to raise. He dreams of stories he had heard of a breed of men who trapped the Rocky Mountains. He, at age sixteen, decides he would leave the blue ridges of Virginia and travel to the jump-off point at Independence, Missouri. As fate would have it, Bill and Ron are brought together to start a life of adventure and lasting friendship with the Lakota. The story will hold your interest from the first page to the last.

50 Situations Awaiting Every Forensic Scientist is a personal guide to navigating the unique challenges and circumstances faced by those who give a voice to scientific evidence in our criminal justice system. In this thoughtful collection of heartfelt advice, humorous reflections, and candid self-admissions, acclaimed forensic laboratory administrator and executive coach, John M. Collins, encourages readers to stand tall in the face of adversity and opportunity. There is no such thing as a typical forensic science career, but there are situations, both common and uncommon, that can disorient and demoralize even the most capable professional if he or she is not prepared. From the perspective of one of the most recognized and respected forensic science leaders, not only in the United States but also internationally, 50 Situations promises to inspire and motivate while also cautioning forensic scientists to remain alert for situations that are especially threatening or perplexing. Luck favors the prepared, which is why this book is a must-read for forensic science professionals at all levels of experience and responsibility who are interested in maximizing their individual effectiveness. Make some space in your library because you'll want this book close by even after you read it!Although 50 Situations is intended for practicing forensic scientists, it is also helpful for forensic science managers, leaders, and executive administrators seeking to become better coaches and mentors for their employees. After John welcomes readers with a heartfelt call-to-action in the book's introduction, the main content is divided into four sections, with each section covering specific situations that share common themes. Part 1 is titled Your Employment, addressing some of the most common situations forensic scientists encounter during their training and ongoing relationships with their individual laboratories. Part 2 is titled Your Professionalism and Integrity, exploring some of the temptations and tests that one can expect when working in a forensic science laboratory. In Part 3, John gets specific with his recommendations and words of caution about the enterprise of expert witnessing. Then, in Part 4, readers are guided through a facilitated reflection about what the future holds for them as forensic science professionals. In the book's conclusion, the author shares what he describes as one of the most important and impactful moments of his career, one that provided guidance and direction for the remainder of his tenure as a forensic laboratory administrator. For those who are interested putting themselves on a journey of self-exploration and personal transformation, John has included a comprehensive self-analysis exercise in the book's appendix. In this exercise, participants will have the opportunity to expand their self- awareness by answering and reflecting on 50 questions, all of which are designed to help explore various factors that impact how forensic scientists feel about their careers, how they perform in their careers, and how they make choices that affect how their careers play out over time. It's not an exercise that can be completed in a day or two. In fact, it can take a participant months to go through the questions and formulate thoughtful answers. But it's an effort that can help a struggling or confused forensic scientist make progress toward accelerating the pace of their career development.

An illuminating exploration of the Bible and many of our most contentious contemporary issues

Classical economics suggests that market economies are self-correcting in times of recession or depression, and tend toward full employment and output. But English economist John Maynard Keynes disagrees. In his ground-breaking 1936 study The General Theory, Keynes argues that traditional economics has misunderstood the causes of unemployment.

200 years after it was written, Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations is still debated by governments internationally. Smith argued that 'mercantilism'-the theory that the national economy exists solely to strengthen the government, thus the government should regulate the economy-was wrong.