{"id":162,"date":"2023-01-25T16:02:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T16:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/positivelyus.wpengine.com\/?p=162"},"modified":"2023-04-18T20:08:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T20:08:51","slug":"positive-book-of-the-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/positivity.rate.com\/?p=162","title":{"rendered":"Books That Will Positively Move You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
<\/strong>by Chip Heath<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us\u2014and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand The Future
<\/strong>by Yung Pueblo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Lighter, yung pueblo reveals how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion and letting go to becoming emotionally mature. This is a transformative guide to making our actions become more intentional, our decisions more compassionate, our thinking clearer and our future much brighter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An Immense World
<\/strong>by Ed Young<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pulitzer Prize\u2013winning science writer explains the sensory perceptions and ways of communication used by a variety of animals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. 
<\/strong>by Bren\u00e9 Brown <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BSstyle that millions of readers have come to expect and love.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DIY Solo Retreats: A Handbook for Creating Your Space, Setting an Intention, and Getting the Self-Care You Deserve
<\/strong>by S.A. Snyder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need some quiet time to chill out and decompress? Do you wish you could find a soothing space to listen for answers to nagging questions, resolve an issue, or just get some quality time to pursue a long-held desire? If you feel like you need to reset and recharge your life, a personal retreat might just be what your heart and soul are asking for!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
<\/strong>by Mel Robbins<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5 Second Rule is the secret to changing anything about your life. You can use the Rule and its countdown method to break any bad habit, interrupt self-doubt and negative self-talk, and push yourself to take the actions that will change your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World
<\/strong>by William Alexander<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Stored in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, appropriated as wartime propaganda, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato is the Rodney Dangerfield of foods. Yet, the tomato is the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). It holds a place in America’s soul like no other vegetable, and few other foods. Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; John Denver had a hit single titled “homegrown Tomatoes;” and the Heinz tomato ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, is in the Smithsonian. Author William Alexander is on a mission to get tomatoes the respect they deserve. Supported by meticulous research but told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World will seamlessly weave travel, history, humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomato’s trail through history. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors and, no surprise, the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the good that has captured our hearts for generations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Keeper of Lost Things
<\/strong>by Ruth Hogan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Five Tuesdays in Winter
<\/strong>by Lily King<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Told in the intimate voices of complex, endearing characters, Five Tuesdays in Winter intriguingly subverts expectations as it explores desire, loss, jolting violence, and the inexorable tug toward love at all costs. A reclusive bookseller begins to feel the discomfort of love again. Two college roommates have a devastating middle-aged reunion. A proud old man rages powerlessly in his granddaughter’s hospital room. A writer receives a visit from all the  men who have tried to suppress her voice. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forest Therapy: Seasonal Ways to Embrace Nature for a Happier You
<\/strong>by Sarah Ivens<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your practical guide to better health, stronger relationships, and a happier life–by reconnecting with nature.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Book of Moods
<\/strong>by Lauren Martin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Happiness Project meets So Sad Today in this “hilariously witty, unflinchingly honest” book from Words of Women founder Lauren Martin, as she contemplates the nature of negative emotions — and the insights that helped her to take control of her life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Somewhere Sisters: A Story of Adoption, Identity, and the Meaning of Family
<\/strong>by Erika Hayasaki<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An incredible, deeply reported story of identical twins Isabella and H\u00e0, born in Vi\u00eat Nam and raised on opposite sides of the world, each knowing little about the other\u2019s existence until they were reunited as teenagers, against all odds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones 
<\/strong>by James Clear<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
<\/strong>by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances\u2014a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma 
<\/strong>by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world\u2019s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers\u2019 capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments\u2014from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga\u2014that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain\u2019s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk\u2019s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal\u2014and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
<\/strong>by Dr. Julie Smith<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do Better
<\/strong>by Rachel Ricketts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it: The brutality of 2020 has left a lot of us craving spiritual guidance. At the same time, we\u2019ve also been through a racial reckoning that has led us to divest from beloved thought leaders, brands, and other erstwhile sources of solace. What\u2019s a guru-seeking girl to do? Enter Rachel Ricketts\u2019s ultimate how-to manual, subtitled Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy, which tackles fighting against injustice while staying spiritually grounded. FYI, Mandy Moore and Elizabeth Gilbert are already fans. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed 
<\/strong>Edited by Saraciea J. Fennell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a standout roster of authors that includes Naima Coster, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Wild Tongues Can\u2019t Be Tamed is the kind of anthology we\u2019d gladly wait all year for. In fifteen works of poetry and essays\u2014from tales of the supernatural to takedowns of anti-Blackness\u2014this collection offers something for just about every kind of reader.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To Paradise
<\/strong>by<\/em> Hanya Yanagihara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yanagihara\u2019s epic follow-up to 2015\u2019s A Little Life tackles themes of pandemic, political repression and environmental crisis across three different timeframes and 700 pages in a wildly ambitious journey through the American experience. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No Hard Feelings: Emotions at Work and How They Help Us Succeed
<\/strong>by<\/em> Liz Fosslien, Molly West Duffy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed with emotions at work – everything from jealousy to insecurity, anxiety to straight up panic – and there’s no field guide to coping with them well. But we also know that ignoring or suppressing what you feel hurts your health, happiness and productivity. This book will help you figure out how to express your emotions productively in order to be both happier and more effective at work. Drawing on behavioral economics and psychology, No Hard Feelings will show you how to bring your best self to work every day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lessons in Chemistry
<\/strong>by Bonnie <\/em>Garmus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a tumultuous series of events and a career as a chemist in a terribly sexist industry, Elizabeth Zott finds herself a single mother and the host of a beloved cooking show in the 1960s. There, she combines cooking and her love of chemistry to teach women revolutionary new cooking methods that dare them to change the status quo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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30 Things I Love About Myself
<\/strong>by Radhika Sanghani<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“30 Things I Love About Myself” by Radhika Sanghani is a book for anyone who has ever found themselves in a spiral of self-loathing. For Nina Mistry, hitting rock bottom means spending her 30th birthday in a holding cell. The floundering freelance journalist lands there after breaking up with her fianc\u00e9 and realizing she’ll now have to move in with her mom and older brother. But even as she reaches her lowest point, Nina resolves to find 30 reasons to fall in love with herself over the next year, leading to a heartwarming and funny journey about one woman’s radical quest to find self-acceptance. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Violeta
<\/strong>by Isabel Allende<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bestselling author Isabel Allende’s “Violeta” is a sweeping story of one woman’s long and extraordinary life. Born in 1920 South America, Violeta has only been alive a few weeks when the Spanish flu visits their shores. Thanks to her father, her family makes it through the pandemic unscathed, but there are more trials on the horizon, including the Great Depression, the rise of tyrants, first loves, terrible heartaches, and another much more modern pandemic. Spanning 100 years, this stunning novel will show you the history of our modern times through the story of one fascinating woman’s life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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South to America
<\/strong>by Imani Perry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South to America.” Perry argues that in order to understand America as a whole, you must first understand the idiosyncrasies and myriad of cultures that exist in the south. But first, the native Alabaman had to return home to delve into her roots and explore both the dark side of southern culture and the positive parts that are seldom appreciated by those who aren’t from the region. The end result is an essential cultural exploration that will ultimately help people better understand the complexities of this country we call home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Giovanni’s Room
<\/strong>by New York Public Library and Jason Baumann<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 28, 2019 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which is considered the most significant event in the gay liberation movement, and the catalyst for the modern fight for LGBTQ rights in the United States. Drawing from the New York Public Library\u2019s archives, The Stonewall Reader is a collection of first accounts, diaries, periodic literature, and articles from LGBTQ magazines and newspapers that documented both the years leading up to and the years following the riots.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Giovanni’s Room
<\/strong>by James Baldwin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Baldwin\u2019s groundbreaking novel about love and the fear of love, set among the bohemian bars and nightclubs of 1950s Paris. With sharp probing insight, Giovanni\u2019s Room tells an impassioned, deeply moving story that lays bare the unspoken complexities of the human heart.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You Exist Too Much
<\/strong>by Zaina Arafet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arafet\u2019s protagonist, a 12-year-old Palestinian-American girl, is devastated when her mother responds to her expression of same-sex attraction with such vitriol. The novel that ensues is a study in the rejection and reclamation of shame, as it applies to the experience of an isolated young woman within layers of geographic marginalization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Stars and the Blackness Between Them
<\/strong>by Junauda Petrus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After her mother catches her with her secret girlfriend, Audre is sent from her home in Trinidad to live with her father in Minneapolis. In Minneapolis, Audre meets Mabel, her future classmate (and more) who is navigating her own sexual identity amidst uncertainty about her health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Great Believers
<\/strong>by Rebecca Makkai<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Told in alternating perspectives, Makkai delves into the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic as it was experienced in Chicago\u2019s Boystown, before flashing forward to present day Paris, where the character who links both eras is looking for her MIA daughter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This Time Tomorrow
<\/strong>by Emma Straub<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice\u2019s life isn\u2019t terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn\u2019t exactly the one she expected. She\u2019s happy with her apartment, her romantic status, her independence, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But her father is ailing, and it feels to her as if something is missing. When she wakes up the next morning she finds herself back in 1996, reliving her 16th birthday. But it isn\u2019t just her adolescent body that shocks her, or seeing her high school crush, it\u2019s her dad:  the vital, charming, 40-something version of her father with whom she is reunited. Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and his, some past events take on new meaning. Is there anything that she would change if she could?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eyes Wide Open
<\/strong>by Isaac Lidsky<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this New York Times bestseller, Isaac Lidsky draws on his experience of achieving immense success, joy, and fulfillment while losing his sight to a blinding disease to show us that it isn\u2019t external circumstances, but how we perceive and respond to them, that governs our reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Stationary Shop
<\/strong>by Marjan Kamali<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A poignant, heartfelt new novel by the award-nominated author of Together Tea\u2014extolled by the Wall Street Journal as a \u201cmoving tale of lost love\u201d and by Shelf Awareness as \u201ca powerful, heartbreaking story\u201d\u2014explores loss, reconciliation, and the quirks of fate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy
<\/strong>by Whitney Goodman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A powerful guide to owning our emotions\u2014even the difficult ones\u2014in order to show up authentically in the world, from the popular therapist behind the Instagram account @sitwithwhit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You’d Be Home Now
<\/strong>by Kathleen Glasgow<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quiet one, the obedient one, the reliable one. Emmy has spent her life being told exactly who she is. Not strong-willed like her beautiful sister Maddie and not in rehab like her wild brother Joey. But when a tragic accident changes life in her small town forever, can Emmy keep up the act?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
<\/strong>by Ocean Yuong<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Earth We\u2019re Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family\u2019s history that began before he was born \u2014 a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam \u2014 and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. At once a witness to the fraught yet undeniable love between a single mother and her son, it is also a brutally honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. Asking questions central to our American moment, immersed as we are in addiction, violence, and trauma, but undergirded by compassion and tenderness, On Earth We\u2019re Briefly Gorgeous is as much about the power of telling one\u2019s own story as it is about the obliterating silence of not being heard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Art of Choosing
<\/strong>by Sheena Iyengar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day we make choices. Coke or Pepsi? Save or spend? Stay or go? Whether mundane or life-altering, these choices define us and shape our lives. Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how and why we choose: Is the desire for choice innate or bound by culture? Why do we sometimes choose against our best interests? How much control do we really have over what we choose? Sheena Iyengar’s award-winning research reveals that the answers are surprising and profound. In our world of shifting political and cultural forces, technological revolution, and interconnected commerce, our decisions have far-reaching consequences. Use The Art of Choosing as your companion and guide for the many challenges ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise
<\/strong>by Julia Stuart<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce upon a time there was a young psychiatrist called Hector who At its heart, The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise is an honest and moving meditation on loss, the different ways people grieve, and moving beyond heartbreak to open oneself up to healing and love. Pick up this book and prepare to be immersed in the whimsical setting, surrounded by lovable characters and moved by their triumphs and tribulations. Who knew a visit to a famous prison could be such a delight!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hector and the Search for Happiness
<\/strong>by Francois Lelord<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce upon a time there was a young psychiatrist called Hector who was not very satisfied with himself. . . . And so he decided to take a trip around the world, and everywhere he went he would try to understand what made people happy or unhappy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Comfort Book
<\/strong>by Matt Haig<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A manual of reflections for an increasingly stressful world, othing is stronger than a small hope that doesn\u2019t give up. The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig\u2019s mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend or the comfort of a hug, or just want to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Secret Lives of Color
<\/strong>by Kassia St. Clair<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Secret Lives of Color tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades, dyes, and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso\u2019s blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons From a Small Town Obituary Writer
<\/strong>by Heather Lende<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As she was digging deep into the lives of community members, Heather Lende, the obituary writer for her tiny hometown newspaper in Haines, Alaska, began to notice something. Even the crustiest old Alaskan sourpuss who died in a one-room cabin always had Halloween candy for the neighborhood kids, and the eccentric owner of the seafood store who regularly warned her about government conspiracies knew how to be a true friend – his memorial service was packed. When Lende started intentionally seeking what was positive and true in people and situations in her own life she felt happier, and life seemed more meaningful, too. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Murmur of Bees
<\/strong>by Sof\u00eda Segovia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a beguiling voice in Mexican fiction comes an astonishing novel\u2015her first to be translated into English\u2015about a mysterious child with the power to change a family\u2019s history in a country on the verge of revolution. Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution and the devastating influenza of 1918, The Murmur of Bees captures both the fate of a country in flux and the destiny of one family that has put their love, faith, and future in the unbelievable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come
<\/strong>by Jessica Pan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would happen if a shy introvert lived like a gregarious extrovert for one year? If she knowingly and willingly put herself in perilous social situations that she\u2019d normally avoid at all costs? Writer Jessica Pan intends to find out. With the help of various extrovert mentors, Jessica sets up a series of personal challenges (talk to strangers, perform stand-up comedy, host a dinner party, travel alone, make friends on the road, and much, much worse) to explore whether living like an extrovert can teach her lessons that might improve the quality of her life. Chronicling the author\u2019s hilarious and painful year of misadventures, this book explores what happens when one introvert fights her natural tendencies, takes the plunge, and tries (and sometimes fails) to be a little bit braver.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Days of Wonder
<\/strong>by Keith Stuart<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once in a while, along comes a book that genuinely touches you. Days of Wonder is a bittersweet novel about a single dad and his daughter, Hannah, that made me laugh and cry in turn. Every year theatre manager, Tom, puts on a special performance for Hannah, who has a life-limiting heart condition, but as her health deteriorates and the theatre comes under threat from developers, the pressure is on him to pull off something very special. With a cast of wonderful, believable characters, this is magical story about love, hope and not giving in.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Book of Delights
<\/strong>by Ross Gay<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s exactly what it says it is: a book of delights. It\u2019s comprised of essays of varying lengths written in the span of one year about things Ross Gay found joyous, especially the small things.  The way a candy melts in your mouth, or the birds singing outside on a sunny day. It\u2019s a nice reminder that while things may suck (and boy howdy do they suck right now) there\u2019s still some good in the world, still some things to be happy about during the day, even if it\u2019s just your cat curled up in your lap purring away, or your dog continually excited that they get to spend the day with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BLOOM: A Journey to Self-Love
<\/strong>by Lucy Mangan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one to help you fall asleep at night.  Lucy Mangan has collected a bunch of soothing stories to help you decompress, from classics written by people like Oscar Wilde and Katherine Mansfield, to excerpts from childhood stories you grew up with like The Secret Garden and The Wind in the Willows, and even some poetry to round it out, so there\u2019s bound to be something to make you feel better and bring your spirits up a little bit. If there\u2019s any book on this list I recommend getting as an audiobook it\u2019s this one, so you can just put on a pair of earbuds and maybe have some good dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BLOOM: A Journey to Self-Love
<\/strong>by Brittany Travest\u00e9<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manifested from the seed of reflection, BLOOM is one woman’s restorative quest toward love-of the internal sort. Through bare as bones poems, narrative essays, and brief meditations, it proves to be healing for you, too, if you’ve ever looked upon yourself and cringed at the not so beautiful. BLOOM seeks release and acceptance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All Along You Were Blooming
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All Along You Were Blooming is a striking collection of illustrated poetry and prose, inviting you to “stumble into the sunlight” and delight in the wild and boundless grace you’ve been given.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Black Girl’s Guide to Self-Care: A 30-Day Self-Care Workbook
<\/strong>by Kristen D. Hemingway<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Girl’s Guide To Self-Care Workbook is designed to help women in general, and Black Women in particular, reclaim their time, their wellness and their joy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Miracle Morning
<\/strong>by Hal Elrod<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you could miraculously wake up tomorrow and any or every area of your life was transformed? What would be different? Would you be happier? Healthier? More successful? In better shape? Would you have more energy? Less Stress? More Money? Better relationships? Which of your problems would be solved? What if I told you that there is a “not-so-obvious” secret that is guaranteed to transform any or literally every area of your life, faster than you ever thought possible? What if I told you it would only take 6 minutes a day? Enter The Miracle Morning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Designing Your Life: How to Build A Well-Lived, Joyful Life
<\/strong>by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are. The same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products, and spaces can be used to design and build<\/em> your career and your life, a life of fulfillment and joy, constantly creative and productive, one that always holds the possibility of surprise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life
<\/strong>by Roxie Nafousi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by self-development coach and ‘Queen of Manifesting’ Roxie Nafousi, this book is the essential guide to anyone and everyone wanting to feel more empowered in their lives. In just seven simple steps you can understand the true art of manifestation and create the life you have always dreamed of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Rules of Thinking
<\/strong>by Richard Templar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all envy the natural thinkers of this world. They have the best ideas, make the smartest decisions, are open minded and never indecisive. Is there something they know that the rest of us don’t? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes. They know The Rules of Thinking<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
<\/strong>b<\/em><\/em><\/em>y Brianna Wiest<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her second compilation of published writing, Brianna Wiest explores pursuing purpose over passion, embracing negative thinking, seeing the wisdom in daily routine, and becoming aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. This book contains never before seen pieces as well as some of Brianna’s most popular essays, all of which just might leave you thinking: this idea changed my life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Judgement Detox
<\/strong>by Gabrielle Bernstein<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This best-selling new thought leader and speaker has come up with a six-step practice that involves replacing negative assessments of others (and yourself) with a sort of Buddhist lite acceptance. Meditation, a therapy called emotional freedom technique (in which you tap points on your body to re-train yourself toward positive thinking) and prayer add up to a strictly non-denominational, tricky at first but ultimately rewarding method of self-soothing\u2014no credit cards or chardonnay needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Professional Troublemaker: the Fear-Fighting Manual
<\/strong>by Luvvie Ajayi Jones<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a strong chance you know Ajayi Jones from her witty Instagram, her previous\u202fNew York Times\u202fbestseller\u202for her\u202fincredible TED talk. Add to the list: her new book,\u202fprofessional troublemaker: the fear-fighter manual, slated to be released in March 2021. Ajayi Jones says, \u201cit is the book that I believe I needed 10 years ago when I was afraid to call myself a writer. It’s the book that I need now. I usually like to write the books that I want to read\u2026and I know that if it’s useful for me, somebody else will find value in it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less
<\/strong>by Tiffany Dufu<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with day-to-day tasks that you\u2019re tempted to just say \u201cscrew it\u201d and take a sick day? Tiffany Dufu has been there\u2014and she maintains women truly can have it all (a loving family, a high-power job, a gorgeous wardrobe and relaxing downtime included) by \u201cdropping the ball\u201d on things they don\u2019t find enjoyable or don\u2019t contribute to their larger purpose. So go ahead, let that laundry pile up on the bedroom floor. You have some very important yoga to do.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are
<\/strong>by Elaine Welteroth<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this part-manifesto, part-memoir, the revolutionary editor who infused social consciousness into the pages of Teen Vogue explores what it means to come into your own\u2014on your own terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t
<\/strong>by Adam M. Grant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think Again <\/em>is a book about the benefit of doubt, and about how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Comfort Book
<\/strong>by Matt Haig<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new uplifting book from Matt Haig, the New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of The Midnight Library<\/em>, for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your Brain Is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups
<\/strong>by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen equips you with powerful weapons to battle the inner dragons that are breathing fire on your brain, driving unhealthy behaviors, and robbing you of joy and contentment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things From Taking Over Your Life
<\/strong>by Richard Carlson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff is a book that tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Positive Shift: Mastering to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity
<\/strong>by Catherine A. Sanderson, PhD<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity<\/em>, Dr. Catherine Sanderson breaks down the science of thought and shows how our mindset\u2014or thought pattern\u2014exerts a substantial influence on our psychological and physical health. Most important, this book demonstrates how, no matter what our natural tendency, with practice we can make minor tweaks in our mindset that will improve the quality\u2014and longevity\u2014of our life. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I’m So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy and Reclaim Your Life
<\/strong>by Amy Shah, M.D.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstressed, and overtired? If so, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to settle for feeling this way. Inspired by her personal wellness journey, Dr. Amy Shah has created this program so that you can regain your energy and reclaim your life. The key is tapping into the powerful energy trifecta: the complex, interconnected relationship between your gut, your immune system, and your hormones. Drawing on the latest science and her work helping thousands of clients, Dr. Shah explains how to transform your life by changing: what you eat, when you eat, and why you\u2019re stressed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stories for Stressed Out Adults<\/strong>
by Lucy Mangan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y\u2019all, this is one to help you fall asleep at night.  Lucy Mangan has collected a bunch of soothing stories to help you decompress, from classics written by people like Oscar Wilde and Katherine Mansfield, to excerpts from childhood stories you grew up with like The Secret Garden<\/em> and The Wind in the Willows<\/em>, and even some poetry to round it out, so there\u2019s bound to be something to make you feel better and bring your spirits up a little bit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living<\/strong> 
by Krista Tipper<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haven’t mastered this whole “life” thing yet? Fear not, young grasshopper. Because Peabody Award-winning and National Humanities Medalist Krista Tippett has, after having conversations about Big Questions with some of today’s most remarkable thinkers and theologians. This book consists of the most significant insights Tippett found. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thinking, Fast and Slow<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Daniel Kahneman<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to come to grips with error and prejudice and slow down your thinking? Then this is the book for you. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Happiness Advantage<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Shawn Achor <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling to get ahead at work, it\u2019s first essential to consider how happy you are. This book is all about finding happiness to find success. Former Harvard University lecturer Achor uses research and case studies to explain how it\u2019s possible to reframe your mindset to become more positive and therefore more powerful at work. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Gift of Forgiveness<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Struggle with forgiveness and letting go of the past? In this book Schwarzenegger Pratt reflects on her own experiences of learning to forgive and asks people who have suffered everything from kidnap to losing partners following murder on how they\u2019re living with greater acceptance… <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Alter Ego Effect<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Todd Herman<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to feel like a child again and use imagination and fun to become a better you. In this book, Herman examines the importance of finding your Heroic Self to improve life. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Declutter Your Mind<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong>
by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negative thoughts are natural but, according to the authors of this book, should not negatively impact on life. Teaching habits, actions and mindsets to help clear the brain of overwhelming negativity, this book is essential for those who have had enough of worrying.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Speak Your Truth<\/strong> <\/strong>
by Fearne Cotton<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak Your Truth dives into all the ways we learn to stay quiet for the wrong reasons, and explores how to find your voice, assert yourself and speak out with confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tiny Habits: Why Sarting Small Makes Lasting Change Easy<\/strong> 
by BJ Fogg, PhD<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silicon Valley expert BJ Fogg, who is a\u202fresearch psychologist and founder of the iconic Behaviour Design Lab at Stanford, has penned this book to teach you how to use a\u202fscience-based approach to make simple but life-changing changes in your life. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Not a Life Coach<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>by James Smith<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the pandemic has proved anything, it\u2019s the importance of taking back control of the most important things in your life, including your wellbeing. In this book, Smith guides you through how to find fulfilment and happiness, redefine your your goals and reset your mind to find success. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The 5am Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life. <\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>By Robin Sharma<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fancy waking up at 5am before sunrise every day? Well, you might be tempted after reading this novel which is all about how to revolutionize your morning routine and improve\u202fproductivity, health and mindset. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Do The Work<\/strong> <\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>by Dr. Nicole LePera<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this book, clinical psychologist Dr LePera guides readers through the latest\u202fresearch from science and healing modalities, and teaches you how to avoid\u202fself-sabotaging behaviors in order to recreate their lives as they want them to be. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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365 Questions, One Page per Day: A One Year Self-Discovery Journal<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of looking to others for advice and wisdom, this book let you take charge. Each lined page has one question and encourages you to take pen to paper and embark on a journey of self discovery and reflection. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get your Sh*t Together<\/strong> 
by Sarah Knight<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignore the slightly tongue-in-cheek title for one moment, because this book will help you, once and for all, figure out how to leave your emails at the office and truly nail that work\/life balance.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair: A Manual for Life<\/strong> <\/strong>
by Anya Hindmarch<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who better to learn about leading a better, more successful and fulfilling lift than fashion designer\u202fAnya Hindmarch. As a mother-of-five and internationally renowned entrepreneur,\u202fthe designer is an ideal source of inspiration who offers\u202fpractical tips on how to be a better you. And yes, it can sometimes be as simple as washing your hair. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Chemistry of Calm: A Powerful, Drug-Free Plan to Quiet Your Fears and Overcome Your Anxiety<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Henry Emmons MD<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marrying Eastern techniques of meditation with traditional Western solutions of diet and exercise, celebrated psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons offers a proven plan to combat anxiety\u2014without medication\u2014that has helped tens of thousands gain inner peace and start enjoying life. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make it Happen: Manifest the Life of Your Dreams <\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Jordanna Levin<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this warm and witty book, Jordanna shares her personal experiences and struggles along with her foolproof equation for manifesting whatever you desire, from your dream job to a lasting relationship. Whether you’re a matter-of-fact skeptic or a somewhat hippie yoga-lover, Make It Happen will empower you to take ownership of your life and create anything you want. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Strength in Our Scars<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Bianca Sparacino<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Strength In Our Scars\u201d tackles the gut-wrenching but relatable experiences of moving on, self-love, and ultimately learning to heal. In this book you will find peace, you will find a rock, you will find understanding, and you will find hope. Remember: Whatever is dark within you has also carved light into your soul. Whatever is lost within you has also brought you back home to yourself. Whatever is hurt within you is also healing you in ways you may not understand at that moment in time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Working Hard, Hardly Working: How to achieve more, stress less and feel fulfilled<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Grace Beverley<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\u202fWorking Hard,\u202fHardly Working, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed ‘lazy workaholic’ Grace Beverley challenges this unrealistic and unnecessary split, and offers a fresh take on how to create your own balance, be more productive and feel fulfilled. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Vex King<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you learn to truly love yourself? How can you transform negative emotions into positive ones? Is it possible to find lasting happiness? In this book, Instagram guru\u202fVex King\u202fanswers all of these questions and more. Vex overcame adversity to become a source of hope for thousands of young people, and now draws from his personal experience and his intuitive wisdom to inspire you. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life\u2026And Maybe the World<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Admiral William H. McRaven<\/em> <\/em> <\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university’s slogan, “What starts here changes the world,” he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Power of Positive Energy<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Tanaaz Chubb<\/em> <\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive energy creates positive outcomes. But how do you get the good vibes going? It all comes down to understanding and embracing the innate and energetic power of your soul. With the guidance of Tanaaz Chubb, creator of ForeverConscious.com, you will begin a journey that will give rise to an understanding of your soul\u2019s energy and its connection to the Universal energy all around us. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations for Clarity, Effectiveness, and Serenity<\/strong><\/strong>
by Ryan Holiday<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern readers praise Stoic philosophy for its unique blend of practicality and wisdom. But it’s admittedly hard for the average reader to decipher the Dover Thrift edition of Marcus Aurelius’ work. The antiquated, needlessly formal language of most modern translations is stripped down in this book, revealing powerful aphorisms that cut straight to the heart of our day-to-day challenges.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Defining Decade <\/strong>
by Meg Jay, PhD<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our “thirty-is-the-new-twenty” culture tells us that the twentysomething years don’t matter. Some say they are an extended adolescence. Others call them an emerging adulthood. But thirty is\u202fnot\u202f<\/em>the new twenty. In this enlightening book, Dr. Meg Jay reveals how many twentysomethings have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation that has trivialized what are actually the most defining years of adulthood. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Atomic Habits<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by James Clear<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter your goals,\u202fAtomic Habits<\/em>\u202foffers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deep Kindness<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Houston Kraft<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep Kindness<\/em>\u202fpairs anecdotes with actions that can make real change in our own lives, the lives of others, and throughout the world. Diving into the types of kindness the world needs most today, this book takes an honest look at the gap between our belief in kindness and our ability to practice it well\u2014and shows us how to put intention into action. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Untamed<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Glennon Doyle<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soulful and uproarious, forceful, and tender,\u202fUntamed<\/em>\u202fis both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Happiness Becomes Yo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>u: A Guide for Changing Your Life for Good<\/strong>
by Tina Turner<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happiness Becomes You<\/em> is the memoir of singer Tina Turner. Described by the author as “a very personal book that focuses on the core themes of my life: hope, happiness, and faith,” it explores previously undisclosed details of Turner’s life including how she overcame severe obstacles to achieve happiness and success, and offers Turner’s advice on how readers can realize their own dreams<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Think Link a Monk<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Jay Shetty<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think Like a Monk shows you how to clear the roadblocks to your potential by overcoming negative thoughts, accessing stillness, and creating true purpose. It can be challenging to apply the lessons of monks<\/strong> to busy lives<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joy at Work<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Marie Kondo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you properly simplify and organize your work life once, you’ll never have to do it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marie Kondo’s first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying<\/em>, sparked a new genre of publishing and became an international bestseller. Now, for the first time, you will be guided through the process of tidying up your work life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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13 Things Mentally Strong People Don\u2019t Do<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Amy Morin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master your mental strength\u2014revolutionary new strategies that work for everyone from homemakers to soldiers and teachers to CEOs. From #1 (Don\u2019t waste time feeling sorry for yourself) to #13 (Don\u2019t expect immediate results), this is a great guide for facing the world around you more confidently.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10% Happier<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Dan Harris<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Marshmallow Test<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Walter Mischel<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world’s leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Power Of Letting Go<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by John Purkiss<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you let go, you live intuitively. Everything flows, because you are no longer attached to things being a certain way, to being a certain person or always being right. What a relief. The irony is that when you feel stuck in any area of your life – career, relationships, purpose, health or money – letting go can seem very hard. You cling on for dear life just at the moment you need to take the leap.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emotional Detox<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Sherianna Boyle<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wellness expert Sherianna Boyle has created the revolutionary seven-step C.L.E.A.N.S.E. method to help you rid yourself of negativity, fear, worry, anger, and doubt and guide you back toward a natural, energized state of pure joy and acceptance. Learn how to C<\/strong>lear your pathways, L<\/strong>ook inward, E<\/strong>mit positivity, A<\/strong>ctivate, N<\/strong>ourish, S<\/strong>urrender, and E<\/strong>ase your way into your best self and a happier and healthier life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Universe Always Has A Plan<\/strong><\/strong>
by Matt Kahn<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this powerful work, spiritual teacher and intuitive Matt Kahn explores the 10 Golden Rules for emotional freedom-divinely curated and practical to the demands of everyday life. Infused into each rule is Matt’s loving, heart-centered perspective, to help guide you through your own profound spiritual transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Power Of Mental Discipline<\/strong>
by Ian Tuhovsky<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine your life as a blank slate. You can choose what you want it to look like. Like a video game, you can fill it with whatever you like! Every area – your health, wealth, relationships, family, status – you can design them all. Close your eyes and imagine the life of your dreams…

What does your dream look like? Whatever it is, it can be yours. Every day you can live the dream.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Girl, Wash Your Face<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Rachel Hollis<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this New York Times <\/em>bestseller, Rachel Hollis, founder and CEO of TheChicSite.com, identifies 20 lies people tell themselves to hold themselves back. Using her own (messy) life as a test case, she shows how to stop saying things like “I’ll start tomorrow,” or “I’m a terrible writer” to live a more joyful and productive life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Years of Yes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Shonda Rimes<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This poignant, intimate, and hilarious memoir explores Shonda\u2019s life before<\/em> her Year of Yes\u2014from her nerdy, book-loving childhood to her devotion to creating television characters who reflected the world she saw around her. The book chronicles her life after <\/em>her Year of Yes had begun\u2014when Shonda forced herself out of the house and onto the stage; when she learned to explore, empower, applaud, and love her truest self. Yes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gmorning, Gnight<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Lin-Manuel Miranda<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes you don’t need a mind-changing philosophy \u2014 you just need a fast pep talk. If that’s the case, you need Hamilton<\/em> creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in your corner. The book’s origins are from Twitter: He started and ended each day with little bite-size affirmation. (Example: “Do NOT get stuck in the comments section of life today.\u201d) He offers new insights in his book, but still easy to read in short bursts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Be A Bawse<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Lilly Singh<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lilly Singh, actress, comedian, and creator of her Superwoman<\/em> show on YouTube, offers her advice on success and shares what she learned on her way to internet superstardom. Her tips are both conventional (things like “say what you mean”) and unconventional (“be the dumbest person” in the room \u2014 that is, learn to learn from those who are smarter than you. There\u2019s nothing wrong with that!). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Marie Kondo<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you\u2019ll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house \u201cspark joy\u201d (and which don\u2019t), this international bestseller will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home\u2014and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Outer Order, Inner Calm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Gretchen Rubin<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 150 concrete clutter-clearing ideas, insights, strategies, and sometimes surprising tips, Gretchen tackles the key challenges of creating outer order by explaining how to ‘make choices’, ‘create order’, ‘know yourself’, ‘cultivate useful habits’ and, of course, how to ‘add beauty’. At home, at work, and in life, when we get our possessions under control, we can create a more serene environment. With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what’s realistic for most people, Gretchen suggests dozens of manageable steps to help us achieve the lives we yearn for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Presence<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Amy Cuddy<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everybody has moments when the jitters get the best of us. Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and social psychologist, shows how to get the best of those stressful situations without doing a lot of life-changing and soul-searching. Instead, she delves into research about how things like body language, posture, and other mind-body techniques can banish the butterflies from our stomachs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lightly<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Francine Jay<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a handle on your stuff is one thing, but what about shedding your life of your worries? Francine Jay talks about dumping the burden of more than just objects, going minimalist with respect to purchases, yes, but also stress and emotional baggage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Not To Die<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Michael Greger, MD<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritionist Michael Greger, M.D., delves into the 15 leading causes of death in this country, and then prescribes foods to eat and avoid if you’re at risk for those conditions. He also includes a checklist of 12 items we should all eat every day if we want to live forever. Or, at least as long as we can!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deep Work<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Cal Newport<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this multitasking, Twitter-checking world, we’ve lost the art of sitting down and really concentrating. Cal Newport, Ph.D., a professor at Georgetown, outlines the benefit of really tuning out all distractions, and gives four rules to help re-wire yourself so you can deeply focus again. (Check now: How many browser tabs do you have open?)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Principles<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Ray Dalio<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book\u2019s hundreds of practical lessons, which are built around his cornerstones of \u201cradical truth\u201d and \u201cradical transparency,\u201d include Dalio laying out the most effective ways for individuals and organizations to make decisions, approach challenges, and build strong teams. He also describes the innovative tools the firm uses to bring an idea meritocracy to life, such as creating \u201cbaseball cards\u201d for all employees that distill their strengths and weaknesses, and employing computerized decision-making systems to make believability-weighted decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Little Book of Hygge<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Meik Wikiing<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ve probably heard of the cozy Danish philosophy of hygge, but what exactly is it again, apart from being, well, cozy? And how do you achieve it at home in your chaotic, not-all-that-cozy life? Meik Wiking demystifies it all, showing how light, food and drink, and togetherness can make for a happier home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Big Magic<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Elizabeth Gilbert<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Gilbert is best known for writing Eat, Pray, Love<\/em>, but you don’t have to go on a globe-spanning, pasta-binging trip to derive insights from her life. In this book, she delves into her own creative process, and explains how enchantment, permission, persistence, trust, and divinity can help people create, whether its writing a book or making art.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Miracle Morning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Hal Elrod<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hal Elrod is a published author, speaker, ultra-marathoner, podcast host, and cancer survivor, so you know he’s got more than a few achievements under his belt. Elrod swears he has the key to making mornings \u2014 and, therefore, lives \u2014 happier and more productive. But most outrageous of all: He says it only takes six minutes a day. In his book, he gives a blueprint to his morning ritual \u2014 including what to do if you like to snooze.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Robert Kiyosaki<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book uses the contrast between two characters, \u201cpoor dad\u201d and \u201crich dad,\u201d to teach various financial principles. The primary takeaway is that those who aren\u2019t good with their money and have less are that way because they work for money, whereas those who are good with their money amass more of it because they learn how to make money work for them. They\u2019re generalities, but the lessons taught are no less valuable. If you want to improve your ability to manage your finances, Rich Dad, Poor Dad<\/em> is the perfect package of enlightening knowledge and actionable instruction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to Say When You Talk to Yourself<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Dr. Shad Helmstetter<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of us is programmed from birth on, and as much as 75% or more of our programming may be negative or working against us. Here, we learn how to erase and replace past mental programs with healthy, new programs that can be positively life-changing. Considered by many to be one of the most important and helpful personal growth books ever written.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whatcha Gonna Do With That Duck? And Other Provocations<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Seth Godin<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting your ducks in a row is a fine thing to do. But deciding what you are going to do with that duck is a far more important issue. Known for the daily burst of insight he provides every morning, rain or shine, via Seth’s Blog, the author wants us to stand up and do something remarkable, outside the standards of the industrial system that raised us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fooled By Randomness<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Nassim Nicholas Teleb<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set against the backdrop of the most conspicuous forum in which luck is mistaken for skill, the world of trading, this book is a captivating insight into one of the least understood factors of all our lives. In an entertaining narrative style, the author succeeds in tackling three major intellectual issues: the problem of induction, the survivorship biases, and our genetic unfitness to the modern word. Taleb uses stories and anecdotes to illustrate our overestimation of causality and the heuristics that make us view the world as far more explainable than it actually is.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eat That Frog<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Brian Tracy<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re done with the worst thing you’ll have to do all day. There just isn’t enough time for everything on our to-do list – and there never will be. Successful people don’t try to do everything. They eat their frogs. For Tracy, eating a frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging task.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Daniel J. Siegel<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From everyday stress to severe trauma, many obstacles to a full life can be overcome by developing what Dr. Daniel J. Siegel calls “mindsight,” our ability to perceive the mind and literally redirect the flow of energy and information within our brains. Through this powerful capacity for insight and empathy, we can “rewire” crucial connections, create dynamic linkages, and open ourselves to relationships in a new way. Readers will discover new ideas about memory, emotion, trauma and brain-mind integration – plus a richer sense of their own humanity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by David D. Burns<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other ‘black holes’ of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good<\/em>, eminent psychiatrist David D. Burns, M.D. outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thinking Fast and Slow<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
by Daniel Kahneman<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two systems drive the way we think and make choices, Kahneman explains: System One is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System Two is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Examining how both systems function within the mind, Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities as well as the biases of fast thinking and the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and our choices. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, he shows where we can trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking, contrasting the two-system view of the mind with the standard model of the rational economic agent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An Astronaut\u2019s Guide To Life On Earth<\/strong><\/strong>
by Col. Chris Hadfield<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Col. Hadfield takes listeners deep into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. Through eye-opening, entertaining stories filled with the adrenaline of launch; the mesmerizing wonder of spacewalks; and the measured, calm responses mandated by crises, he explains how conventional wisdom can get in the way of achievement – and happiness. His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counterintuitive lessons: don’t visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Power of Now<\/strong>
by Eckhart Tolle<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the journey into The Power of Now<\/em> you need to leave your analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. Access to the Now is everywhere – in the body, the silence, and the space all around you. These are the keys to enter a state of inner peace. They can be used to bring you into the Now, the present moment, where problems do not exist. It is here you find your joy and are able to embrace your true self. It is here you discover that you are already complete and perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Demon-Haunted World<\/strong>
by Carl Sagan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today’s so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Simplify<\/strong><\/strong>
by Joshua Becker<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simplify is a celebration of living more by owning less. This is a book that calls for the end of living lives seeking and accumulating more and more possessions by highlighting the enjoyment of living with less. It is based on a rational approach to minimalism. It will forever change the way you look at physical possessions. And most importantly, its approach will free you from the burden of clutter and provide you with the extra motivation to realign your life around your heart\u2019s greatest passions\u2026 however you choose to define them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives<\/strong>
by Gretchen Rubin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life. It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives. So if habits are a key to change, then what we really need to know is: How do we change our habits? This book answers that question. It presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits\u2014and to change them for good.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum<\/strong>
by Neil Patel, Patrick Vlaskovitz, and Jonas Koffler<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a step-by-step guide to breaking out of the monotony of the 9-5 lifestyle and making your dreams a reality. It lays out the tools you need to realize the work you enjoy and gain the confidence and motivation to be in charge of your own adventures. In a world where loyalty doesn\u2019t translate into success learn how to get ahead and discover a more imaginative way of living.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brave Enough<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Cheryl Strayed<\/em>
Around the world, thousands of people have found inspiration in the words of Cheryl Strayed, who in her three prior books and in her Dear Sugar<\/em> columns has shared the twists and trials of her remarkable life. Her honesty, spirit, and ample supply of tough love have enabled many of us, even in the darkest hours, to somehow put one foot in front of the other–and be brave enough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the exponential technologies that are disrupting today’s Fortune 500 companies and enabling upstart entrepreneurs to go from “I’ve got an idea” to “I run a billion-dollar company” far faster than ever before, the authors provide exceptional insight into the power of 3-D printing, artificial intelligence, robotics, networks and sensors, and synthetic biology. Drawing on insights from billionaire entrepreneurs Larry Page, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos, the audiobook offers the best practices that allow anyone to leverage today’s hyper connected crowd like never before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Power of Positive Thinking<\/strong>
by Norman Vincent Peale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norman Peale outlines practical techniques to help you energize your life — and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life<\/strong>
by Richard Carlson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life. You can learn to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes. You should also try to live in the present moment, let others have the glory at times, and lower your tolerance to stress. You can write down your most stubborn positions and see if you can soften them, learn to trust your intuitions, and live each day as if it might be your last.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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212 The Extra Degree: Extraordinary Results Begin with One Small Change<\/strong>
by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 211\u00baF, water is hot. At 212\u00baF, it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. The one extra degree makes the difference. The 212\u00ba concept is vividly illustrated for every aspect of your life through powerful stories that will inspire and motivate yourself or your team to the next level of success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Create Your Yes!: When You Keep Hearing No: A 12-Step Strategy for Success<\/strong>
by Angela Hutchinson <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are faced with rejection, do you cringe or thrive? While it may seem that we are out of options when we try something and fail, there is almost a way to make your dreams a reality in the face of ANY adversary! Using her 12–step approach, those dreams you keep hearing “no” on — those plans that never seem to come to fruition — can finally be realized.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Note to Self: Inspiring Words from Inspiring People<\/strong>
by Gayle King<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gayle King shares her favorite inspiring letters from the popular CBS This Morning segment “Note to Self,” in which twenty-first century luminaries pen advice and encouragement to the young people they once were.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable<\/strong>
by Tim S. Grover<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more than two decades, legendary trainer Tim Grover has taken the greats\u2014Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and dozens more\u2014and made them greater. Here, he reveals what it takes to get those results, showing you how to be relentless and achieve whatever you desire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose & Positivity<\/strong>
by Matt Emerzian<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn to kick off each week with a specific and engaging theme to help you get inspired and live authentically. Each Monday you are provided with a mindful moment to reflect upon and opportunities to help you engage. There are also motivational quotes and inspirational journal prompts to help you on your journey. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Louder than Words: Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Todd Henry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book offers specific strategies and tactics for uncovering, developing, and bravely using your authentic voice to create a body of work you are proud of, that resonates deeply with others, and that ultimately impacts the world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Very Good Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by J.K. Rowling<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply affecting commencement speech at Harvard University, sharing words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life. How can we embrace failure? And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Feel Free<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Zadie Smith <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel Free <\/em>offers a survey of important recent events in culture and politics, as well as Smith’s own life. Equally at home in the world of good books and bad politics, Brooklyn-born rappers and the work of Swiss novelists, she is by turns wry, heartfelt, indignant, and incisive–and never any less than perfect company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make Your Bed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Admiral William H. McRaven<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin. Taking inspiration from the university’s slogan, “What starts here changes the world,” he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Dale Carnegie<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) described himself as a “simple country boy” from Missouri but was also a pioneer of the self-improvement genre. Since the 1936 publication of his first book, How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/em>, he has touched millions of readers and his classic works continue to impact lives to this day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Enlightenment Now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Steven Pinker<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With intellectual depth and literary flair, Enlightenment Now<\/em> makes the case for reason, science, and humanism: the ideals we need to confront our problems and continue our progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Science of Success<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Charles Koch<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This groundbreaking book includes the same material used by the leaders and employees of Koch companies to apply Market-Based Management (MBM) to get results. In it, Charles Koch outlines the unique management methodology developed and implemented by Koch Industries. Koch credits MBM for its 2,000-fold growth since 1967, with today having 80,000 employees in 60 countries and with $90 billion in revenues in 2006. There really is a science behind success, and it can be applied to any organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10% Happier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Dan Harris <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10% Happier<\/em> takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America\u2019s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
<\/strong>by Tim Ferriss<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do the most successful people in business, show business, sports, movies and more do that makes them successful? This book asks the questions: What do these people do in the first sixty minutes of each morning? What do their workout routines look like, and why? What books have they gifted most to other people? What are the biggest wastes of time for novices in their field? What supplements do they take on a daily basis?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When Breath Becomes Air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Paul Kalanithi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes life worth living in the face of death? What do you do when the future, no longer a ladder toward your goals in life, flattens out into a perpetual present? What does it mean to have a child, to nurture a new life as another fades away? These are some of the questions Kalanithi wrestles with in this profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Incognito (The secret lives of the brain)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by David Eagleman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this sparkling and provocative book, renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate its surprising mysteries. Why can your foot move halfway to the brake pedal before you become consciously aware of danger ahead? How is your brain like a conflicted democracy engaged in civil war? Why are people whose names begin with J more like to marry other people whose names begin with J? And why is it so difficult to keep a secret? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Rhythm of Life: Living every day with passion and purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Mathew Kelly<\/em>
In The Rhythm of Life<\/em> the author exposes the lifestyle challenges and problems that face us in this age obsessed with noise, speed, and perpetual activity. Kelly’s message rings out with a truth that is challenging and unmistakably attractive Who you become is infinitely more important than what you do, or what you have. Are you ready to meet the-best-version-of-yourself?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Developing the Leader Within You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by John C. Maxwell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing the Leader Within You<\/em> also allows readers to examine how to be effective in the highest calling of leadership by understanding the five characteristics that set “leader managers” apart from “run-of-the-mill managers.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph<\/strong>
by Ryan Holiday<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\nare stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it need not be this way. There is a formula\nfor success that\u2019s been followed by the icons of history\u2014from John D.\nRockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs\u2014a formula that\nlet them turn obstacles into opportunities. Faced with impossible situations,\nthey found the astounding triumphs we all seek. This book reveals that formula\nfor the first time\u2014and shows us how we can turn our own adversity into\nadvantage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future<\/strong>
by Dr. Bruce Lipton<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If looking at today’s headlines makes you wonder about the fate of our planet, here is some news that may surprise you: from an evolutionary standpoint, we are exactly where we need to be.

According to eminent biologist Bruce H. Lipton and political and cultural commentator Steve Bhaerman, we are surrounded by the proof that we are poised to take an incredible step forward in the growth of our species. On Spontaneous Evolution<\/em>, you are invited to participate in an eye-opening examination of science and history–one that leads to a profound vision of the next “holistic” stage of human civilization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Girl, Stop Apologizing<\/strong>
by Rachel Hollis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many\nwomen have been taught to define themselves in light of other people\u2014whether as\nwife, mother, daughter, or employee\u2014instead of learning how to own who they are\nand what they want. With a challenge to women everywhere to stop talking\nthemselves out of their dreams, Hollis identifies the excuses to let go of, the\nbehaviors to adopt, and the skills to acquire on the path to growth,\nconfidence, and believing in yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Secret<\/strong>
by Rhonda Byrne<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions, and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this book, you\u2019ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life\u2014money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You\u2019ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that\u2019s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Buddha<\/strong>
by Deepak Chopra<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bestselling author Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping account of the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance <\/strong>
by Angela Duckworth<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/em>Psychologist Angela Duckworth takes readers on a journey to argue that the secret to being a success relies largely on an individual\u2019s grit, a unique blend of passion and persistence. The insights in this book encourage us to never underestimate the power of consistent, long-term action towards a goal, especially when you\u2019re passionate about it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choose Yourself<\/strong>
by James Altucher<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Altucher proposes that the most valuable asset we have and the one which we should be investing the most time, effort, and resources into is\u2026ourselves. This whole book is about how we can achieve success simply by choosing to invest in ourselves and our growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Warrior of the Light: A Manual<\/strong>
by Paulo Coelho<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every\nshort passage invites us to live out our dreams, to embrace the uncertainty of\nlife, and to rise to our own unique destiny. In his inimitable style, Paulo\nCoelho helps bring out the Warrior of the Light within each of us. He also\nshows readers how to embark upon the way of the Warrior: the one who\nappreciates the miracle of being alive, the one who accepts failure, and the\none whose quest leads him to become the person he wants to be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Braving the Wilderness<\/strong>
by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A timely and important\nbook that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true\nbelonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the number one\nbest-selling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of\nImperfection. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Anxious For Nothing:  Finding Calm in a Chaotic World<\/strong>
by Max Lucado<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to anxiety, depression, and stress related illnesses, America is the frontrunner. Thankfully, there\u2019s a practical prescription for dealing with these issues. Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for battling with and healing from anxiety. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Art of Happiness<\/strong>
by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through meditation,\nstories, and the meeting of Buddhism and psychology, the Dalai Lama shows us\nhow to defeat day-to-day depression, anxiety, anger, jealousy, or just an\nordinary bad mood. He discusses relationships, health, family, work, and\nspirituality to show us how to ride through life’s obstacles on a deep, abiding\nsource of inner peace. Based on 2,500 years of Buddhist meditations and with a\nhealthy dose of common sense, The Art of Happiness<\/em> is a program that crosses the boundaries of all\ntraditions to help listeners with the difficulties common to all human beings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesdays With Morrie<\/strong>
by Mitch Albom<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sportswriter\nMitch Albom rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man’s life.\nKnowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday,\njust as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into\none final “class”: lessons in how to live. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Outliers: The Story of Success<\/strong>
by Malcolm Gladwell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of “outliers” – the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Man\u2019s Search for Meaning<\/strong>
By Viktor E. Frankl<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychiatrist Viktor\nFrankl\u2019s discusses in-depth his experience with living in Nazi death camps and\ndescribes the lessons it taught him about spiritual survival. Frankl puts forth\na convincing argument that avoiding suffering isn\u2019t realistic. However, through\nchoosing how we cope with that suffering and the meaning we ascribe to it, we\nretain the ability to move forward with renewed purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You Are A Badass:  How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living an Awesome Life<\/strong>
By Jen Sincero<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this book, the\nauthor provides readers with simple exercises to help people identify their\nself-limiting beliefs, attitudes, and habits. She then gives sage advice and\ndoes so in a humorous way to truly captivate her audience and motivate them to\nbegin achieving the success they want from their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Alchemist<\/strong>
By Paulo Coelho<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A delightful story about an inspiring\njourney towards self-discovery. Mysticism and wisdom combine in this classic\nnovel that has sold millions of copies worldwide. It outlines the journey of a\nyoung shepherd boy who desires to travel the world in search of treasure but\nends up discovering a vastly different type of riches than he initially\nimagined.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Smarter, Faster, Better:  The Transformative Power of Real Productivity<\/strong>
By Charles Duhigg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This enlightening book outlines eight\nproductivity concepts that help certain companies and individuals accomplish so\nmuch more than others. The author outlines the differences between the\nperspectives of some of the world\u2019s top performers and those who are less\nsuccessful and shows the reader how everyday people can improve their everyday\nlives. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Four Agreements:  A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom<\/strong>
By Don Miguel Ruiz<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruiz reveals the limiting beliefs that\nwe commonly hold which rob us of joy and cause us to endure needless suffering.\nThis book provides an insightful code of conduct which imparts its wisdom in an\naccessible manner to its readers and encourages self-reflection and for each of\nus to do better within our everyday lives. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Juggling Book<\/strong>
by Carlo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exactly\nwhat it sounds like. A how-to guide that shows you how to juggle. Is it deep?\nNo. Is it a fun way to pick up a new skill Yes, indeed. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rising Strong<\/strong>
by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The physics of vulnerability are simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. This is about what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be<\/strong>
by Jack Canfield<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will learn how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Not merely a collection of good ideas, this book spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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