The Easy Way to Stop Smoking (1985, 2011) isn’t just a book about giving up cigarettes; it aims to put smoking in a completely new light. Smoking is no habit and nicotine no hard drug; smoking is an addiction, but one that can be overcome with the right mindset. These summaries outline the necessary steps …
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The Why Café (2003) is a semi-autobiographical account of one man’s search for meaning. When protagonist John stumbles upon a little Café in the middle of nowhere, he’s confronted with three existential questions. The other customers guide John on his philosophical journey and help him discover the secrets to living a fulfilled life – teaching …
Good Morning, Monster (2020) chronicles some of the heroic patients therapist Catherine Gildiner worked with over the course of her practice. The patients experienced varied traumatic events and used different techniques in their work with Gildiner. Their stories exemplify the resiliency of the human mind and spirit. Introduction: Learn how therapy and resiliency of mind …
Saved (2023) is the gripping and timely account of a war correspondent’s near-fatal brush with combat in Ukraine in March of 2022 – and the extraordinary effort to save his life and bring him home. Introduction: Discover an inspiring story of survival behind the news. Kyiv, March 14, 2022. The team of Fox News journalists …
The Earned Life (2022) poses a simple yet profound question: Why does a life of constant achievement often leave us feeling empty? The answer can be found in ancient Buddhist wisdom: it’s not meeting ambitious goals but rather working on meaningful goals that really brings fulfillment and happiness. Introduction: A new way of thinking about …
Power vs. Force (2014) explains how anyone can tap into their inner power to change their lives and the lives of those around them. It demonstrates that with consciousness, intention and discernment, anyone can find their truth and follow it toward a more fulfilled and impactful life. Introduction: Choose power over force to transform your …
Do you buy into any of the following learning myths? Everybody has a “learning style.” Intelligence is a fixed quality. 10,000 hours of practice makes you an expert. DON’T SELL YOURSELF SHORT! Your brain has a LIMITLESS CAPACITY TO LEARN new things! Yes, even through middle age and toward the end of life. In Hardwired …
If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard and getting nothing in return, it might be time to shift away from what you’re getting and focus more on what you have to give. “The Go-Giver” is a business parable that emphasizes how those who have experienced sustained success give back. Learn to succeed by giving. …
The Hero with a Thousand Faces (1948) is a seminal work of comparative mythology. It reveals that foundational myths from around the world share similar structures and themes, which trace back to some of our earliest stories and continue to hold a strong power over us today. Introduction: Discover the psychological power of the classic …
Love & Respect (2012) uses biblical scripture, the author’s experience as a marriage counselor, and insight from other relationship therapists to help couples connect. By following the principles it lays out, husbands and wives learn to show each other the kind of love and respect they both crave. In the process, conflicts get resolved and …
