Humanly Possible (2023) traces the roots of humanism in literature and science back through history. While telling the stories of the great humanist thinkers, it sheds light on humanity today as well as how we can better relate to our lives and environment through humanist beliefs and pursuits. Introduction: Learning what makes us human Humanism …
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Stoicism is a branch of philosophy that emphasizes individual detachment. The Stoic lets go of the many aspects of life that they can’t change, such as failing health, disasters, or professional setbacks. Instead, the Stoic focuses their energy on what they can control, like their attitudes and goals. In this book review, you’ll learn how …
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog (2023) draws on the experiences and leadership challenges faced over the 40-year career of a former American naval admiral to provide timeless guidance on what it takes to be a successful leader. Introduction: Gain insights into leadership qualities. The longest-serving frogman and Navy SEAL on duty is given the title …
Paris (2023) is the frank, entertaining memoir of the celebrity icon Paris Hilton. She shares the highs and lows of her life in the limelight, from epic parties to public humiliation. Introduction: The not-so-simple life of Paris Hilton. Who is Paris Hilton? Perhaps you think of her as an air-headed heiress with a chihuahua named …
It Worked for Me (2012) imparts Colin Powell’s practical wisdom on becoming an effective leader. It’s largely based on his time in the military and public service, and the insights he gained from his experiences in these positions. Introduction: Unlock the secrets of leadership from a four-star general. Have you ever stopped and wondered what …
Welcome Home (2021) uses the metaphor of a house to provide a personalized blueprint for achieving self-worth, belonging, and happiness. Through personal stories, practical advice, and poetry, it lays out tools you can use to build a place where you’re at peace with yourself. Introduction: Find true happiness and self-worth by being at home within …
Thomas Stanley and William Danko conducted the most comprehensive study ever on wealthy Americans and discovered that the prevailing assumptions about millionaires are just plain wrong. For starters, most Americans with over $1 million in net worth rarely purchase fancy cars or homes. The typical millionaire lives in a neighborhood where they are outnumbered by …
This Naked Mind (2015) challenges our culture’s love affair with alcohol. It offers matter-of-fact, actionable insights that help free drinkers from its perceived hold. Introduction: How to get intoxicated by sobriety. Do you always reach for a drink after a long day at work? Love nothing more than socializing with a glass of wine or …
On the Origin of Time (2023) guides you through the humbling, stranger-than-fiction theories that the late physicist Stephen Hawking developed in the last two decades of his life. With quantum physics, holograms, and inspiration from Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory, it reveals what the great scientist came to believe about the origins of the universe. Introduction: …
Margaret Thatcher: The Autobiography (2013) is the definitive account of the Iron Lady. Covering everything from her upbringing to the political battles that defined her time in office, this memoir sheds light on the thinking and values of Britain’s most transformative twentieth-century leaders. Introduction Britain, 1978. Winter. And it’s a terrible winter. Hurricane-force winds tear …
