Ruth Soukup

How do you teach a child to dream big and shoot for the stars? In this inspiring story, a young bunny named Zippy dreams of traveling to space. When the opportunity to attend space camp arrives, she worries she might not be capable enough to compete with other kids. But Zippy’s desire to build her rocket is bigger than her fear of failing, and through hard work and creativity works to make her dreams come true.New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup empowers children everywhere to dream big and live a life they love. How Big Is Your Brave? encourages readers to face their fears and overcome obstacles in order to follow their dreams and reach their goals.How Big Is Your Brave? is:Great for boys and girls, ages 4–8An excellent choice for STEM storytime and sparking discussions about STEM fieldsA great resource to teach young children about confidence, self-esteem, and the value of hard workThrough whimsical illustrations and encouraging text, children will discover how standing up to fears (both big and small) makes them stronger and unstoppable.

For all who want to build a life that abounds with connection, friendship, purpose, and meaningful success, Brian Dixon presents a simple yet profound mantra: Start with Your People. It can be easy to become task-oriented, focusing on the goals ahead of us and checking off our to-do lists rather than focusing on the people in our lives. Entrepreneur and business coach Brian Dixon knows firsthand, and after one too many burned bridges and failed projects, he set out to discover the secret to living a life that matters and finding work you love.In Start with Your People, Brian shares principles, tips, and personal stories to help you maximize the most important resource to succeed in both life and calling: relationships. Join Brian on a journey to discover the people-first mindset that changes everything, including:Why your family actually helps you succeed, and how to see your kids as a legacy instead of a liabilityThe fastest, safest way to deal with the difficult people in your lifeA 10-step method to create your own personal mission statementThe #1 key to unlocking a powerful networkPlus, you get 11 powerful mindset hacks including Brian's life-changing morning practicePerfect for anyone looking to better live their purpose--whether a business executive, employee, stay-at-home mom, college graduate, entrepreneur, pastor, etc.--and lean into your home team as you move forward with clarity and confidence.Brian says, "When we really get down to it, our main legacy will be the investment we made in people."What's yours?

Equal parts encouragement and tough love, Do It Scared combines easy-to-implement tips with the motivation to help you stare down your fears and start making real changes that lead to big results.What would you do if fear no longer stood in your way? What would happen if you were no longer afraid to dive in headfirst and go after your dreams instead of sitting on the sidelines of your own life?We tell ourselves we're too busy to pursue our dreams, but what if the real reason we're putting off our goals is fear? It's the fear that we're not good, smart, talented, or capable enough. It's the fear that others might laugh at us or that we'll get hurt or be rejected. It's the fear that pursuing our true potential will simply be too hard. And most of all, it's the fear that we'll fail.But having courage doesn't mean we're never afraid. True courage means taking action despite fear. True courage means doing it scared.The question is--how? How do we face those fears and take that first step in the right direction? How do we overcome the obstacles that stand in our way and sometimes feel insurmountable?In Do It Scared, popular blogger and podcast host Ruth Soukup will help you:Identify your own unique Fear Archetype™--the specific type of fear that keeps you stuck--and learn how to conquer itDare to start thinking bigger about your life and your goalsLearn how to seek out honest feedback to accomplish big thingsEmbrace the core beliefs you need to overcome different types of fearsDiscover why our magical idea of "balance" is totally overratedLet go of the guilt once and for allGet ready to get off the sidelines and jump into your own life as you dare to Do It Scared.Praise for Do It Scared:"If you're tired of playing small and are ready to embrace your future, Ruth Soukup offers the actionable steps you need to get started. Do It Scared is a practical guide to identifying your limiting beliefs, overcoming your fears, and creating the life you've dreamed of."--Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author

Equal parts encouragement and tough love, Do It Scared combines easy-to-implement tips with the motivation to help you stare down your fears and start making real changes that lead to big results.What would you do if fear no longer stood in your way? What would happen if you were no longer afraid to dive in headfirst and go after your dreams instead of sitting on the sidelines of your own life?We tell ourselves we're too busy to pursue our dreams, but what if the real reason we're putting off our goals is fear? It's the fear that we're not good, smart, talented, or capable enough. It's the fear that others might laugh at us or that we'll get hurt or be rejected. It's the fear that pursuing our true potential will simply be too hard. And most of all, it's the fear that we'll fail.But having courage doesn't mean we're never afraid. True courage means taking action despite fear. True courage means doing it scared.The question is--how? How do we face those fears and take that first step in the right direction? How do we overcome the obstacles that stand in our way and sometimes feel insurmountable?In Do It Scared, popular blogger and podcast host Ruth Soukup will help you:Identify your own unique Fear Archetype™--the specific type of fear that keeps you stuck--and learn how to conquer itDare to start thinking bigger about your life and your goalsLearn how to seek out honest feedback to accomplish big thingsEmbrace the core beliefs you need to overcome different types of fearsDiscover why our magical idea of "balance" is totally overratedLet go of the guilt once and for allGet ready to get off the sidelines and jump into your own life as you dare to Do It Scared.Praise for Do It Scared:"If you're tired of playing small and are ready to embrace your future, Ruth Soukup offers the actionable steps you need to get started. Do It Scared is a practical guide to identifying your limiting beliefs, overcoming your fears, and creating the life you've dreamed of."--Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author

Have you ever wondered whether a life of contentment is even possible? So has Ruth Soukup."God had a plan for even a broken shopaholic like me. I hit bottom in my own journey and learned a totally different way to think about money and possessions...and discovered true happiness along the way."If you feel overwhelmed by either money or possessions (or both!), these companion video-based studies (DVD/streaming video content sold separately) will help you discover the way to a life rich in faith and unshakable contentment—and a budget that balances with space to breathe.Take back your life from the stuff that is weighing you down and learn to shift your priorities toward treasures that last.Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good LifeIn the first four-session video Bible study, Ruth Soukup explores the two sides of the cure for overindulgence and the chaotic life it creates. She’ll helps you redefine what it means to live the good life and walk you through how to spend less by developing good habits of living on a budget, saving on groceries, and keeping a clean and de-cluttered home.Unstuffed: Declutter Your Home, Mind, and SoulIn the second four-session video Bible study, Ruth continues the process of freeing us from being overwhelmed by a life filled with too much. Discover that more closet space is not the solution, and instead learn how to set strict limits for the stuff we bring in. Recognize the pitfalls of an overstuffed schedule and learn to combat the culture of busy. And begin to cultivate real friendships while eliminating the toxic relationships that weigh you down.Living Well Spending Less sessions include:What Is the Good Life?Finding Your Sweet SpotDevelop Good HabitsLess Stuff Equals More JoyUnstuffed sessions include:HomeMindSoulUnstuffed for GoodThis study guide is designed for use with the Living Well Spending Less/Unstuffed Video Study, (9780310092469) sold separately.

Have you ever wondered whether a life of contentment is even possible?So has Ruth Soukup."God had a plan for even a broken shopaholic like me. I hit bottom in my own journey and learned a totally different way to think about money and possessions...and discovered true happiness along the way."If you feel overwhelmed by either money or possessions (or both!), these companion video-based studies will help you discover the way to a life rich in faith and unshakable contentment—and a budget that balances with space to breathe.Take back your life from the stuff that is weighing you down and learn to shift your priorities toward treasures that last.Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good LifeIn the first four-session video Bible study, Ruth Soukup explores the two sides of the cure for overindulgence and the chaotic life it creates. She’ll helps you redefine what it means to live the good life and walk you through how to spend less by developing good habits of living on a budget, saving on groceries, and keeping a clean and de-cluttered home.Unstuffed: Declutter Your Home, Mind, and SoulIn the second four-session video Bible study, Ruth continues the process of freeing us from being overwhelmed by a life filled with too much. Discover that more closet space is not the solution, and instead learn how to set strict limits for the stuff we bring in. Recognize the pitfalls of an overstuffed schedule and learn to combat the culture of busy. And begin to cultivate real friendships while eliminating the toxic relationships that weigh you down.Living Well Spending Less sessions include:What Is the Good Life? (15:00)Finding Your Sweet Spot (17:30)Develop Good Habits (13:00)Less Stuff Equals More Joy (16:30)Unstuffed sessions include:Home (14:00)Mind (14:00)Soul (20:00)Unstuffed for Good (22:00) This pack contains one study guide and two DVDs.

STUFF. It's everywhere. Lurking in corners and closets, spilling onto counters and coffee tables, creating havoc everywhere we look. And it's not just the physical clutter that weighs us down. Oh no, it is the stress of overbooked schedules, and the weight of life that sometimes feels oppressive and totally out of whack.New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup feels your pain--she has been there too. Through personal stories, Biblical truth, and practical action plans, she will inspire and empower each of us to finally declutter not just our home, but our mind and soul as well. Unstuffed is real, honest, and gets right down to the question we are all facing--how can we take back our lives from the stuff that is weighing us down?In this book, together we will:Create a comprehensive vision for our homes and make instant changes to improve its overall function.Discover that more closet space is not the solution and instead learn how to set strict limits for the stuff we bring inOvercome the frustration of dealing with our kids' influx of stuff and implement practical solutions for keeping the chaos at bay.Recognize the pitfalls of an overstuffed schedule BEFORE it gets out of hand and instead learn to combat the culture of busy that keeps us running from one thing to the next.Finally conquer that mountain of paperwork that threatens to tumble down around us at any moment.Let go of the guilt that gets attached to gifts and instead learn to separate our loved ones from their stuff.Begin to cultivate our real friendships while eliminating the toxic relationships that weigh us down.

Practical Advice for Getting AheadEver feel like your budget has gone off track, or make it to the end of the month and wonder where your money actually went? A month of no-spending is the perfect way to reset your spending habits, but doing it alone can seem downright scary.What if there was a simple resource that offered a month of daily challenges for spending not just less, but absolutely ZERO. What if you could gain confidence from daily ideas for planning your meals, getting your home in order, and becoming more creative-all without spending a dime? 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero is that resource.As you work through the ideas found in month-long challenge, you will: Discover the surprising joy of zero spending, and make instant changes that will totally transform your attitude.- Learn how to use the food you already have on hand to create delicious, budget friendly meals for your family.- Be inspired to clean and declutter your living space in order to create the cozy space you've always dreamed of.- Gather innovative ideas for using those items you already have on hand to create new solutions for old problems.- Find encouragement and inspiration from others who have completed this same challenge-and lived to tell the tale.- Learn simple tricks and tips for selling your stuff, slashing your bills, and even saving on food.

Discover the secrets to finding balance amid the scattered pieces of a chaotic life.Have you ever felt that your life is spiraling out of control? Do you sometimes wish you could pull yourself together but wonder how to manage the increasing demands of home life, family, budgeting, and your own needs?Take a deep breath. Beginning with practical action plans and drawing you toward the deeper and calming truths of biblical wisdom, Ruth Soukup will help you:Discover the place where your talents and abilities intersect.Take back your time and open your schedule by making simple, daily shifts.Reduce stress by clearing out the clutter.Learn easy ways to cut your grocery bill in half.Create a practical cleaning schedule that works. "An incredible book that will teach you how to spend smart without compromising a great life. Ruth's stories and practical advice will make you want to be a better mother, wife, sister, and friend."--RACHEL CRUZE, coauthor with Dave Ramsey of Smart Money Smart Kids"Ruth knows firsthand how mamas like us live crazy busy lives, and she steps in as a friend to help us manage and love every minute of it. She offers her best tips for gaining control over the chaos with wisdom-based insights on all things thrifty and family. I'll be reading it again and again!"--RENEE SWOPE, bestselling author of A Confident Heart

**Now in its 3rd Edition & completely updated for 2020**YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS IS WAITING.Ever wondered what it takes to create and grow a successful online business? Your step-by-step guide is here Whether you're an author, blogger, podcaster, or business owner--or maybe just want to know how to get started--How to Blog for Profit (Without Selling Your Soul) is jam-packed with easy-to implement advice for creating an authentic, successful, and profitable online business.With wit, wisdom, and the insight of someone who's been there, New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup shares how she grew her own blog-based business into a 7-figure media empire. In this completely revised 3rd Edition of How to Blog for Profit, you'llDiscover why blogging's NOT dead and how you can harness the power of content marketing to grow any type of business.Master the art of creating compelling content that naturally attracts your own tribe of raving fans and loyal customers.Grow your audience faster by learning how to focus on the proven traffic strategies that actually work.Gain a clear understanding of all the options for monetizing your platform, as well as which revenue streams offer the best ROI.Improve your productivity, learning to work smarter not harder, and take concrete steps to transform your blog into a business.Learn what the most successful bloggers and online business owners are doing differently than everyone else....so that you can too.Get the book that transformed blogging and has sold nearly 500,000 copies in 10 different languages worldwide. Completely revised and updated for 2020.