We all want something better for ourselves. Why is it often so hard to change our lives? “You Are a Badass” explains what is going on in our subconscious when we settle for less than we deserve, clearing the way for a radical reality shift. We are capable of being happy and sharing our gifts …
Dale Carnegie wrote the definitive guide to charisma, but most social guidebooks spend their time discussing the theory of magnetism and precious little time describing how to put those theories into action. His next book rectifies this problem. In this book review, you’ll find 92 rock-solid techniques to put theories into practice and get the …
On the road to becoming an ‘International Chess Master’ and Tai Chi Push Hands World Champion, author Josh Waitzkin discovered three universal learning principles to reliably rise to the top 1% in any discipline.
Self-esteem has never been a more important and debated concept than today. There’s a wealth of definitions and quick guides to achieving exemplary self-esteem, but what do we really know about this supremely important psychological concept? The author draws on a lifetime of clinical practice and research to offer a comprehensive definition. These book summaries …
Shaun T, the popular fitness icon behind the Insanity workouts, has helped millions of people transform their lives. In his first book, “T is for Transformation,” T outlines a motivational program for fitness and mental strength. His program is based on the premise that happiness results from overcoming the mental obstacles that impede a positive …
In both our professional and personal lives, our success and happiness depend on establishing positive connections with others. In this book review, you will learn a framework for meeting new people that is based upon establishing a rapport. The tools discussed here will help you gain social confidence and, most likely, new friendships and professional …
How do you convince someone to change? Whether you’re trying to get a team at work to change from Microsoft Office to Google Suite or trying to get your child to eliminate a bad habit, remember the people you want to change have two selves: a rational self and an emotional self. The rational self …
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (2015) exposes the negative impacts that many adults face as the result of growing up with distant, rejecting, or self-involved parents. From demystifying the behavior of emotionally immature caregivers to providing practical tools for personal growth, it’s a step-by-step guide to healing old wounds and embracing a more positive …
In this international bestseller, author, clinical psychologist and University of Toronto psychology professor Jordan B. Peterson draws on religion, philosophy, neuroscience and anthropology to formulate “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” for living a meaningful life. His rules seem familiar because many derive from Christian ethics – which, Peterson says, inform Western culture …
Atomic Habits (2018) provides a practical and proven framework for creating good habits and shedding bad ones. Drawing on scientific research and real-life examples, it shows how tiny changes in behavior can result in the formation of new habits and help you achieve big things. Habit expert James Clear believes small changes in human behavior …