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Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff

Author: Richard Carlson

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff

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Nonviolent Communication

Author: Marshall B. Rosenberg

Nonviolent Communication

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The Seat of the Soul

Author: Gary Zukav

The Seat of the Soul

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Tiny Habits

Author: BJ Fogg

Tiny Habits

Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything By BJ Fogg ABOUT:  Tiny Habits was written by BJ Fogg, who is the founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. He’s one of the world’s foremost experts on the science and psychology of behavior change, and his work in this area has had a significant […]

The Tools

Author: Barry Michels, Author: Phil Stutz

The Tools

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Dare to Lead

Author: Brene Brown

Dare to Lead

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown About Dare To Lead by Brené Brown questions popular beliefs about contemporary workplace-culture and teaches you that the essential qualities for effective leadership are vulnerability, trust, and tenacity. Here’s what you’ll learn about in this book summary: How to be vulnerable How to […]

Endure

Author: Alex Hutchinson

Endure

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Essentialism

Author: Greg McKeown

Essentialism

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Everything is F*cked by Mark Manson

Author: Mark Manson

Everything is F*cked by Mark Manson

Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope By Mark Manson About Everything is Fcked by Mark Manson sheds light on the question of why so many people in our contemporary society feel so hopeless when we are wealthier, healthier and freer than ever before. Manson presents comprehensive arguments drawn from sociology, psychology, history, and philosophy. The […]

What Color is Your Parachute

Author: Richard Bolles

What Color is Your Parachute

What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers By Richard N. Bolles About: In What Color Is Your Parachute?…, Richard Bolles shares current strategies and resources to simplify job-hunting for the unemployed and those wishing to change careers. From how to find the most appropriate and fulfilling jobs to fit your […]

The Passion Paradox

Author: Brad Stulberg, Author: Steve Magness

The Passion Paradox

The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness About The Passion Paradox by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness is a powerful guide about seeking and embracing passion and learning how to avoid burnout while discovering the benefits of […]

The Laws of Human Nature

Author: Robert Greene

The Laws of Human Nature

The Laws of Human Nature By Robert Greene About The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene is the quintessential guide to human motivation. Greene has already written some popular books in the Self-Help genre, with best-sellers like Mastery, The 48 Laws of Power and others… So, this definitely isn’t his first rodeo. But in […]

Crushing It!

Author: Gary Vaynerchuck

Crushing It!

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Atomic Habits

Author: James Clear

Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear About Atomic Habits by James Clear is packed with powerful and practical advice on how to form good habits and break bad ones. In the book, Clear outlines the latest findings from various fields—including psychology, biology, and neuroscience—to create […]

The Magic of Believing

Author: Claude M. Bristol

The Magic of Believing

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The Power of Meaning

Author: Emily Esfahani Smith

The Power of Meaning

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Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Author: Jean Greaves, Author: Travis Bradberry

Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves About There’s never been more pressure to pull ahead at work or understand the people around you than there is today. But your cognitive intelligence level can only get you so far. In fact, a different form of intelligence makes a far more significant difference for […]

See You at the Top

Author: Zig Ziglar

See You at the Top

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Mastery

Author: George Leonard

Mastery

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Sell or Be Sold

Author: Grant Cardone

Sell or Be Sold

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Factfulness

Author: Hans Rosling

Factfulness

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Skin in the Game

Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Skin in the Game

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The Compound Effect

Author: Darren Hardy

The Compound Effect

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Principles

Author: Ray Dalio

Principles

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12 Rules for Life

Author: Jordan B. Peterson

12 Rules for Life

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When

Author: Daniel Pink

When

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Extreme Ownership

Author: Jocko Willink, Author: Leif Babin

Extreme Ownership

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Braving the Wilderness

Author: Brene Brown

Braving the Wilderness

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The Power of Moments

Author: Chip Heath, Author: Dan Heath

The Power of Moments

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Find Your Why

Author: Simon Sinek

Find Your Why

 Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek, David Mead, Peter Docker About Find Your Why digs deeper into one of the most crucial aspects of any business or career, and the first step to seeing progress – finding the WHY behind doing what you […]

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself

Author: Joe Dispenza

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself

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The Whole-Brain Child

Author: Daniel J. Siegel, Author: Tina Payne Bryson

The Whole-Brain Child

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The 5 Second Rule

Author: Mel Robbins

The 5 Second Rule

  The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins About The 5 Second Rule has topped national bestseller lists in the United States and inspired countless people in the process. In this book, Mel Robbins explains the five second rule, discusses the science behind why it works and […]

The Creative Habit

Author: Twyla Tharp

The Creative Habit

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Sapiens

Author: Yuval Noah Harari

Sapiens

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Brain Rules

Author: John Medina

Brain Rules

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The Untethered Soul

Author: Michael Singer

The Untethered Soul

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How Not to Die

Author: Michael Greger

How Not to Die

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Good To Great

Author: Jim Collins

Good To Great

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Cosmos

Author: Carl Sagan

Cosmos

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Head Strong

Author: Dave Asprey

Head Strong

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Antifragile

Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Antifragile

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Option B

Adam Grant, Author: Sheryl Sandberg

Option B

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Radical Candor

Author: Kim Scott

Radical Candor

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Homo Deus

Author: Yuval Noah Harari

Homo Deus

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How to Live a Good Life

Author: Jonathan Fields

How to Live a Good Life

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Goals!

Author: Brian Tracy

Goals!

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The Element

Author: Ken Robinson

The Element

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Happy Money

Author: Elizabeth Dunn, Author: Michael Norton

Happy Money

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Unshakeable

Anthony Robbins

Unshakeable

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