Is there more to life than just surviving? Is life getting in the way of us living out our passion or dream? Killer B's & Worker B's--Survive or Thrive? offers us the opportunity to see how the tyranny of Killer 'B' beliefs and behaviors keeps us focused on immediate, urgent, pressing matters which prevent us from thriving--living our dream. Alan Hedman combines his expertise in the science of thriving with extensive first hand experience working with nonprofits, educational organizations and CEOs to present a book that can help us thrive in all aspects of our lives. Living life is not the same as living life well, and Killer 'B's are the main source of the problem. These predominately good forces allow us to survive while destroying the possibility of living our dream. The result, in the words of Henry David Thoreau, is that "most people live lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." Hedman guides us through the process of identifying and neutralizing the Killer 'B's. If we have fuzzy priorities, are "nice" and selfless, are consumed by "making a living," or don't believe that we are truly 'A' material, Killer 'B's will be waiting to fill the void of our unmet dreams. Fighting with Killer 'B's is not child's play, since they can appear as subtle slayers or instant fear producers. The trick is to stay on course and take action. With the battle plans drawn on how to deal with Killer 'B's, Hedman leads us through the habits that make living a Thriving 'A' life possible. First, we must believe that we can thrive. Armed with that belief we will hear how to attain and maintain 'A' activities, and to surround ourselves with people who challenge and cherish us. Finally, we will be presented with the concept of "creating a crisis," which emphasizes taking a risk that stretches us and makes us wince. Since reading alone is not sufficient for achieving our dreams, the author offers a workbook and discovery guide to help us begin our journey toward thriving. The concepts presented throughout the book are designed to be meaningful and to provide a framework for changing our lives. At the same time, Hedman combines his sense of humor with an abundance of personal stories and examples to make Killer B's & Worker B's a fun read.