Book Inspiring life stories (set of 2 books)
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The real story of a young man who for 15 years carefully concealed the fact that he could see only 2%. In this book, the author tells how and why he did it. At the age of 15, Zalia Kagawatte, whose family is from Sri Lanka, has been gradually losing his sight for some time. Doctors say that one day he will be completely blind.
He is advised to leave his regular school and go to a specialised school for visually impaired children. However, he dreams of finishing his studies, going to university and having a full independent life. For 15 years, he hid his physical disability to be able to build a career in the world of sighted people. Tactile sensations, hearing and intuition have replaced his sight. He works harder than others, learning the necessary information by heart with the help of voice technology. However, he pays a high price for his journey: self-denial, inner loneliness, and addictions. It was only after realising that one cannot always live in a constant struggle with oneself that he really came to terms with it and began to enjoy life. Determined and full of faith and hope, Zalia Kagawatte tells us about his life journey.
Book 2. The Fred Factor. How perseverance in work and life makes the ordinary extraordinary
Motivational speaker Mark Sanborn tells the real story of Fred the postman, who is passionate about his work and genuinely cares about the people he serves. Because of this, he constantly goes above and beyond his duties (and sometimes even looks after people's homes), treating everyone he meets along the way as a friend. Where others may see mail delivery as a monotonous chore, Fred sees it as an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those he serves.
We've all met people like Fred in our lives. In The Fred Factor, Mark Sanborn highlights the simple steps each of us can take to transform our own lives from ordinary to extraordinary. Through the stories of Fred and others like him, Sanborn reveals four core principles that will help us inject new energy and creativity into our lives and work: how to make a real difference every day, how to become more successful by building strong relationships, how to create real value for others without spending a dime, and how to reinvent ourselves.
By following these principles, and by learning and teaching other Freds, you too can succeed in your career and make your life extraordinary. As Mark Sanborn says, each of us can be a Fred. The Fred Factor shows you how.