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Description: Unplugged by Nancy Whitney-Reiter Many in our modern society are in the midst of an existential crisis. The ideals of previous generations have gradually eroded, leaving nothing to fill the vacuum. This book discusses why we feel empty and how we try to fill the void, and then prescribes the unplugged cure. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Many in our modern society are in the midst of an existential crisis. The ideals of previous generations have gradually eroded, leaving nothing to fill the vacuum. Choices for what to do with ones life are virtually limitless. So how do you find your lifes direction? Nancy Whitney-Reiter survived the attacks of 9/11, left her job at a Fortune 500 company, and embarked on a year of international travel and soul searching. By giving herself time and space for self-reflection -- unplugging -- she was then able to build a new life based on vital interests. In this lively how-to book, Whitney-Reiter discusses why we feel empty and how we try to fill the void, and then prescribes the unplugged cure. She advises on how to decide where to go, pay for your adventure, and take care of your commitments. She offers a roadmap to the self-discovery process and advice on the transition back home. Success stories of those who have unplugged and a thorough guide to resources provide further guidance. Flap In 2004, the Lance Armstrong Foundation was anxious to parlay the celebrated cyclists fame and persona as a beacon of hope into the number-one resource for meaningful information and resources for the cancer community. And then came the iconic yellow LIVESTRONG wristband. Designed in partnership with Nike, the silicone band reached its initial fundraising goal within six months and, to date, has raised more than $100 million for the cause. In Banding Together for a Cause , author Rachel Armbruster shares her experience managing the most successful cause marketing campaign in history to help you create the next blockbuster cause campaign. Focusing on this historical fundraising campaign from a nonprofits perspective, Banding Together for a Cause is designed to help you identify new ways to generate much-needed funds for your programs and missions through valuable and meaningful partnerships. Armbruster details how the campaign was created and executed as well the lessons learned: what she would do differently; how to work towards creating a new campaign with impact; strategic planning; integration/campaign execution; the need to capture people the first time; the ability to mobilize an audience of any size and create buzz; and the fact that every dollar counts. Armbruster dissects the LIVESTRONG campaign, from timing and brand, to partners and visionary thinking, including how your nonprofit can strategically: Move its mission forward Position its brand as an authority Build and maintain brand ownership Initiate conversations that foster strong partnerships and connections Leverage organizational structure Pinpoint experts Strategically plan for success Determine the appropriate planning process for your organization Assemble a dream team Integrate and mobilize its resources Combine marketing platforms effectively Capture data Create experiences that become meaningful moments Banding Together for a Cause also includes invaluable insights from former and current Foundation executives. A companion website features video interviews and presentations that look at a variety of perspectives from the campaign. Encouraging, proactive, and enlightening, Banding Together for a Cause provides you with the strategies and tactics to jump-start your nonprofits success. Author Biography Nancy Whitney-Reiter is a former economist and corporate market analyst. As a 9/11 survivor and Generation Xer, she found herself questioning the true meaning of "success," and embarked on a year-long sabbatical. Her travels took her to Costa Rica and South Africa, where she worked as a volunteer teacher and wildlife researcher. Thanks to this unhampered time of reflection, she decided to abandon the corporate lifestyle in order to pursue her true passions: nature, teaching, and writing. Nancy Whitney-Reiter has a BS in Economics and International Studies from University of South Florida and an MA in Economics from University of South Florida. She lives near Prescott, Arizona. Review A creative guide to discovering your dreams. -- Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist To find that buried self you may have to get away for a few weeks, a few months, a year, whatever it takes. Unplugged will guide you through the process, step by step, including how to leave your job and organize your exit, and how to re-enter the world when youve found the lost you. Try it. You may discover that you really can live the dreams you forgot you had. -- Rita Golden Gelman, author of Tales of a Female Nomad Nancys book is not only inspirational, its amazingly informative. She doesnt just talk about the need to get unplugged, she tells you exactly how to do it. Everything from distinguishing the travel scams from the legitimate offers, to how to pack, to insurance concerns. Shes lived it all, from a few days away to months. --Sunny Schlenger, author of Organizing for the Spirit -- Sunny Schlenger, author of Organizing for the Spirit In this lively how-to book, the author, Nancy Whitney-Reiter discusses why we may feel empty, how we try to fill the void, and then prescribes her unplugged cure. Nancy introduces the reader to her own life circumstances-leaving her job, embarking on a year of international travel and the soul searching that comes with the territory. By giving herself time and space for self-reflection-i.e. unplugging-she is then able to build a new life based on her current, vital interests. Want to do the same? The author provides a roadmap to this self-discovery process advising on how to decide where to go, pay for your adventure and take care of your commitments at home. She introduces her readers to other unplugged success stories and offers a guide to resources that provide further guidance. Juicy Tip From Book: Small Steps to Freedom: Writing exercise. Try it. Imagine that a travel genie has just popped out of a bottle. She is going to grant you an all expense paid trip to anywhere in the world youd like to go, as long as you decide in one minute. Which destination would you name? Why? Why havent you gone yet? No matter how far fetched, or how extreme, this is the destination you should probably unplug to, with the exception of major cities. Journeywoman This book is so appropriate and so necessary for this day and age where we are all running around with ears plugged up with MP3 players, IPODs, Blackberrys or cell phones, not to mention our poor eyes constantly straining at the computer or in front of the TV. And what do we do for fun? Do we even have time for fun? What is fun? Video games, more TV-or I know-whatever pop culture tells us to do! As a society, we have become so desensitized that we can barely remember who the heck we are as individuals. Have you ever sat down and wondered what happened to those childhood dreams of becoming a fireman, a newscaster, a photographer, an Olympic swimmer-the list goes on. Do you feel stressed out, burned out, tired, sad or irritable? Do want to have real and wholesome relationships with others? Is getting sick your only way to get time off? If so-I highly recommend you read Unplugged by Nancy-Whitney Reiter. This book is not one of those typical self-help books that will simply ease the symptoms. Its a book that heals and nourishes the soul-the very roots of your being, as it takes you on an off-the-beaten-path journey leading you to the real you. Look at it as the journey to the center of your soul. In the book, Nancy shares her personal story of surviving the attacks of 9/11, leaving her job at a Fortune 500 company, and her own soul-searching journey. She encourages us to get away from it all with solo travel and sabbaticals-especially travel that takes you out into nature and away from the stress and pollution. She recommends volunteering and educational trips. The complete how-to book on taking your soul-searching journey, Unplugged gives you all the action steps you will need including how to decide what type of trip to take and for how long, how to pay your bills before you leave and while you are gone, how to get time of work, what to do once you leave home, what to do once you come home, how to handle your emotions, how to journal, and so much more. The exercises at the end of each chapter are terrific, and the personal stories of others who unplug are helpful and inspiring. This is a gem of a book that can save your life. And if your life doesnt need saving-its simply a great book filled with travel tips and resources to help you plan your next travel adventure or unplugged journey. About the Author-Nancy Whitney-Reiter is a former economist and corporate market analyst. As a 9/11 survivor and Generation Xer, she found herself questioning the true meaning of success, and embarked on a year long travel sabbatical. Her travels took her to Costa Rica and South Africa, where she worked as a volunteer teacher and wildlife researcher. Thanks to this unhampered time of reflection, she decided to abandon the corporate lifestyle in order to pursue her true passions: nature, teaching, and writing. Her first book, Unplugged: How to Disconnect from the Rat Race, Have an Existential Crisis, and Find Meaning and Fulfillment was published this summer by Sentient Publications. Her next book, Its Not Too Late! (To Do What You Love) will be out in the Spring of 2009, from Adams Media. Nancy has lived in six countries on three continents, and has traveled to more than 40 countries and 17 states to date. She is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is learning Portuguese and Zulu. Nancy Whitney Reiter has a BS in Economics and International Studies from University of South Florida. She also has a MA in Economics from University of South Florida. She currently resides in northern Arizona, near Prescott. The Big Blend Having to run barefooted out of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, has a way of clearing ones head. This is what happened to Nancy Whitney-Reiter as she fled into the glass-cluttered streets. It caused her to reconsider her life and how she wanted to spend the rest of it. Quitting her job in a Fortune 500 company, she set off on her own personal journey of discovery. Traveling through Central America to Africa, she realized that her job did not fulfill her. Consequently, this book is the result of what she learned and a guide to unplugging from the rat race, either for a sabbatical year or perhaps even permanently. Often we become so myopic we think our usual way of earning a living is the only way. But there are other possibilities, and Nancy is a perfect example of this. She left the corporate world and is now a consultant for an adventure travel company, living in Dewey, Arizona. This life provides her with the means to travel and, best of all, to write this book and share her experiences and thoughts, sharing not only the inspiration of her experiences but the nitty-gritty of dealing with such issues as insurance, packing, planning, disposing of excess possessions and all the issues that someone leaving for a short time or even for a long extended trip must face. These issues are not unlike those faced by RVers who decide to hit the road. There is a lot of good information here, especially guidance for anyone considering full-time RVing but who is not ready for permanent retirement quite yet. Boomers and Generation Xers, take notice. Escapee Magazine Unplugged came into my life at a time when everything was a question-love, work, present, future, past. In the midst of an existential crisis, this book gave me a way to consider and prepare to take the time I needed to help me live fully and authentically the second half of my life. Im still a bit overwhelmed with where I find myself but I know what I need to do, the generals if not the specifics, and I know Im in good company on the road to myself. Eat, Pray, Love was a good read and inspirational, but Whitney-Reiters book helps address the more practical issues of preparing to unplug and plugging back in. For the first time I can say me too and know its possible. Shelfari Review Quote Unplugged came into my life at a time when everything was a question -- love, work, present, future, past. In the midst of an existential crisis, this book gave me a way to consider and prepare to take the time I needed to help me live fully and authentically the second half of my life. Im still a bit overwhelmed with where I find myself but I know what I need to do, the generals if not the specifics, and I know Im in good company on the road to myself. Eat, Pray, Love was a good read and inspirational, but Whitney-Reiters book helps address the more practical issues of preparing to unplug and plugging back in. For the first time I can say "me too" and know its possible. --Shelfari Details ISBN1591810701 Author Nancy Whitney-Reiter Short Title UNPLUGGED Publisher Sentient Publications Language English ISBN-10 1591810701 ISBN-13 9781591810704 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 158.1 Year 2008 Imprint Sentient Publications Place of Publication Boulder, Colorado Country of Publication United States Birth 1970 Subtitle How to Disconnect from the Rat Race, Have an Existential Crisis, & Find Meaning & Fulfillment DOI 10.1604/9781591810704 UK Release Date 2008-05-01 AU Release Date 2008-05-01 NZ Release Date 2008-05-01 US Release Date 2008-05-01 Pages 184 Publication Date 2008-05-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:5265486;

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