The 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a powerful concept that has been widely applied in various fields such as economics, business, and personal development. The principle states that in many situations, roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes. This means that a small number of inputs (the 20%) are responsible for a large proportion of outputs (the 80%). In this audiobook, you will learn about the 80/20 Principle, and how you can use it to improve your productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness in various areas of your life.

Book summary of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

＠S35.6.15 ニッポン放送「演芸ホール」

Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety.

"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life - with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!

自律神経の変調を自分でケアするためのノウハウを紹介した一本。何となく生活のリズムがおかしい方にはオススメです。


ドイツの精神科医シュルツの開発した自律訓練法について簡単な解説をくわえ、
実際に自分で聞きながら行なうことができるように工夫されています。
背景公式、第1?第6公式までのうち、
途中の公式を練習したいときなどには非常に便利です。
※注意
1. このCDを運転中に聴くのはおやめください。
意識レベルが下がって、危険な場合があります。
2. 標準公式によっては、ある種の疾患の方は避ける
ほうがよい場合があります。中の解説書をよくお読みいただき、
医師の指示をあおぐようにしてください。

Viktor E. Frankl was a medical doctor at a psychiatric hospital in 1942 when he became a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps in World War II. In 1946, he published this book about his camp experiences and a method of psychotherapy he developed. Forty-five years later, it was still named one of the most influential books in the United States. Part One describes his three years in four Nazi concentration camps, which took the lives of his wife, father, mother, and brother. He closely observed inmates’ reactions to their situation, as well as how survivors came to terms with their liberation.

This is the first book to present innovation and entrepreneurship as a purposeful and systematic discipline. It clearly explains and analyzes the challenges and opportunities of America's new entrepreneurial economy. Peter Drucker, the most influential and widely-read thinker and writer on modern organizations, gives us a superbly practical book that explains what established businesses, public service institutions, and new ventures have to know, have to learn, and have to do in today's economy and marketplace.

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In an audiobook that challenges everything you thought you knew, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne assert that tomorrow's leading companies will succeed, not by battling their rivals for market share in the bloody "red ocean" of a shrinking profit pool, but by creating "blue oceans" of untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.

Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It is an immediately helpful, life-changing handbook of how to deal with negative self-talk - for yourself, or anyone in your life. Shad Helmstetter, PhD, the best-selling author of more than 20 books, is the leading authority in the field of self-talk today. In this book written for today’s listener, Dr. Helmstetter gives you all of the important information you need to change negative self-talk forever, in a short, easy-listening, and condensed format.

When Fortune 100 corporations are stymied, it's the "McKinsey-ites" whom they call for help. Former McKinsey associate Ethan Rasiel lifts the veil to show you how the secretive McKinsey works its magic, and helps you emulate the firm's well-honed practices in problem solving, communication, and management. Both a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most admired and secretive companies in the business world and a toolkit of problem-solving techniques without peer, The McKinsey Way empowers every business decision maker to become a better strategic player in any organization.

A modern day classic, The Richest Man in Babylon dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. These famous "Babylonian parables" offer an understanding of - and solution to - a lifetime's worth of personal financial problems, and hold the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and earning more money.

Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover.

The third and greatly anticipated installment of the Anne of Green Gables series, this next part of her journey takes Anne to farther places, deeper friendships, and greater adventures. Officially entering her adult years, Anne must face the realities of having to make life changing choices, both in her career and in her relationships. Ever the romantic, Anne struggles to feel comfortable with many of the decisions she has made so far and leans on her friends, both new and old, to help guide her.

Think and Grow Rich is considered by many to be the number one motivational and inspirational classic for those who want to attain financial freedom and independence by learning from numerous important historical business leaders. In 1908, industrialist Andrew Carnegie commissioned Hill to interview hundreds of successful men and women, in an effort to prove his theory that success could be distilled down to a clear-cut formula.

With the countless distractions that come from every corner of a modern life, it's amazing that we're ever able to accomplish anything. The Power of Less demonstrates how to streamline your life by identifying the essential and eliminating the unnecessary - freeing you from everyday clutter and allowing you to focus on accomplishing the goals that can change your life for the better

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＠S31.4.2 ニッポン放送「志ん生十八番」

With an incredible number of 5-star reviews, Rich Dad Poor Dad has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people around the world think about money. With perspectives that often contradict conventional wisdom, Kiyosaki has earned a reputation for irreverence and courage. He is regarded worldwide as a passionate advocate for financial education. His easy-to-understand audiobook empowers you to make changes now - and enjoy the results for years to come.

「なぜ日本人は英語が上手に話せないのか？」
中学・高校と6年間英語を熱心に勉強したにもかかわらず、多くの日本人は英語がまともに話せません。

使用語彙1500語、通常の3分の2のスピードなので、はじめてのリスニング素材に最適です！ VOAスペシャルイングリッシュとは、Voice of America（アメリカ唯一の国営ラジオ放送）が非英語圏の人々のために、使用語彙を1500語に限定し、話すスピードを通常の3分の2（1分間に100語程度）におさえた英語のプログラムです。英語学習の初心者や、長い情報を聞き取りたい方に適した素材です。収録された音声は、ヘレン・ケラーやキング牧師、ヘミングウェイなど、アメリカが世界に誇る偉人たちの半生を、ときには本人の肉声も交えながら語ったものです。 ◆CONTENTS◆ヘレン・ケラー：闇に訪れた光と希望／ヘンリー・フォード：伝説になった自動車メーカー／アーネスト・ヘミングウェイ：一文の真実を求めた男／ルー・ゲーリック：球史に残る不滅のヒーロー／ジェシー・オーエンス：オリンピック選手を生涯支えた信念／マーティン・ルーサー・キング：公民権運動に命を捧げた指導者／アラン・シェパード：宇宙を体験した初めてのアメリカ人／アーサー・アッシュ：人種差別と闘ったテニス選手／ジェシカ・ダンディ：女優を貫いた生涯 ※本商品の音声は、書籍『VOAスペシャルイングリッシュ　ヒーローズinアメリカ』に付属のCDと同内容です。

Fans of L. M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley rejoice! Collected here are six of the original Anne Shirley books in the order they were published. This collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Published between 1908 and 1921, these heartwarming tales of hidden hopes and cherished dreams will enchant fans and new listeners alike.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today's workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation - especially difficult ones - leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches listeners how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.