Modern Self

Six little hormones pretty much determine your mood at every moment of your life. If one is out of balance, it can not only cause you to be depressed, it could also cause mayhem for the rest of your health. Learn what you can do about it.

Fight temptation, tame your impulses, and learn to persevere. We know we should use self-discipline, just like we know we should budget more wisely, or eat more healthy. But just because we know about something doesn’t mean we know how to do it. The mythology of self-discipline teaches you tough lessons in clear ways. Not only that - we’ll dive into a few more modern role models to emulate, and understand how we can cope with the difficulties of life, yet never stop and keep on going.

Being a man in today’s world is complicated. We’ve been handed a lifetime’s worth of conflicting messages about how we should act, how we should feel, and (most importantly) how we should communicate. "Man up," they say. "Keep your emotions in check," they tell us. But somewhere between the ‘tough guy’ expectations and the TikTok self-help gurus, we’ve all forgotten how actually to connect with the people we care about. Enter "The Modern Man’s Guide to Faking It"—the antidote to all the toxic nonsense you’ve been fed. If you’re looking for a book that promises a magic ...

How often have you felt overwhelmed by the relentless pace of the modern world? Would you like to anchor your experiences in a philosophy that offers peace and practical wisdom? These challenges are becoming increasingly common today, creating a landscape where stress, uncertainty, and a thirst for a meaningful existence prevail. But there is still time to harness the power of ancient philosophy. Embrace your invitation to immerse yourself in the Stoic teachings and become a more resilient and centered human being.

Born in 1993 in Peoria, Arizona, Luke Holland taught himself to drum on tabletops long before he touched his first kit. By eighth grade he’d developed an uncanny sense of “feel,” playing with metronomic accuracy and a human pulse that set him apart from the start. In high school Holland launched a YouTube channel showcasing his crystalline drumming style. His hands and feet moved with purposeful clarity, and his well-framed playthroughs blurred the line between tutorial and performance . Viewers found more than flashy fills—they found an unfiltered look at technique in action. After...

As a child, Courtney Keiser remembers spirits coming through the mirrored wall in her childhood bedroom trying to calling to her for help. But years of toxic relationships and disconnect separated her from Spirit, and herself, until she finally woke up in her mid-twenties. Dipping a toe back into the realm of emotional and spiritual life, she earned a degree in trauma-informed therapy and began to work with clients.

The frustration of trying to conform to the expectations of others can feel suffocating at times, as if you have no room in life to be yourself. You become so caught up in the wants and needs of others that you forget to prioritize your own achievements and self-worth - but no more. Learning how to achieve your true potential through mind-set shifts, psychological theories, and practical application will make it easier than ever before to begin improving your life.

Coming Home: A Journey of Authentic Spiritual Connection We live in an age of unprecedented change—social, ecological, and technological upheavals are reshaping our world. Traditional systems of meaning and guidance that once anchored us are crumbling, leaving many of us searching for something deeper, something that transcends both the hollow promises of materialism and the outdated religious frameworks of the past. In this new landscape, the spiritual journey is no longer a luxury for the few; it has become essential to our collective survival and growth. "Coming Home" offers a timely ...

Our world is constantly changing, but something that always remains true? Manners matter. Etiquette is about more than just knowing which fork to use at a fancy dinner or how to write a thank-you note. Modern Etiquette For Dummies shows you how to navigate tricky interpersonal scenarios and tough workplace dilemmas with ease. With the help of Dummies, you'll toss aside stuffy old notions of etiquette and discover how to conduct yourself in various environments. This book is full of tips on tackling today's unique challenges.

Warriors Manage Chaos by accepting and embracing unexpected opportunities and solutions arising, like the Phoenix, from deep in one’s soul. A practical no platitude spirituality road map guide to learning to be yourself! Too often fear freezes us from actively engaging in the problem. One can change this by thinking and acting like a Warrior. Only by knowing oneself can you live in the Now. This requires seeing your life situations through clear vision represented by Shiva’s Third Eye. This changes your perspective and range of options from passive indecision to active determination. ...

Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at "pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here," Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected surprise.

Unleash your inner Spartan! If your are undisciplined and want to gain warrior-like discipline to achieve your goals, this is the book for you! Daniel Adam's Self-Discipline: Spartan Discipline for the Modern Man will teach you power tools to achieve this discipline and crush your goals.

This complete guide to homesteading provides the information you need to get started sustainably growing your own food, raising animals organically, and even power everything off-the-grid. You don’t need 50 acres in the country, and you don’t need to invest lots of money into equipment you don’t need.

Are you tired of being stuck in the same negative habits, but don't know how to change? Do you feel like old fears and unnecessary limitations and are holding you back from getting extraordinary results in your life, but you don't know how to break free? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, neuro linguistic programming may be just what you need to create drastic positive change in your life.

From the richest Romans to the robber barons to today's bankers and tech billionaires, Sam Wilkin offers Freakonomics-esque insights into what it really takes to make a fortune. These stories of larger-than-life characters, strategies, and sacrifices reveal how the wealthiest did it, usually by a passion for finding loopholes, working around bureaucratic systems, and creating obstacles to competitors.

M. Andrew McConnell shows you it's possible to achieve clarity, make good decisions, and rise in your career, by illustrating that the human mind is not unlike real estate: adopting an owner's mindset can make all the difference. Drawing on ancient Stoic philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories of contemporary innovators in business, sports, and more, Get Out of My Head demonstrates how to effectively allocate your mental resources, set mental boundaries, and overcome challenges by seizing ownership of your own mind and channeling adversity as a vehicle for growth.

The Boy, the Condor, the Monkey, and the Tortoise – A Magical Journey of Wisdom, Nature, and the Soul The Boy, the Condor, the Monkey, and the Tortoise is a brilliant, philosophical fable that blends poetic narrative with deep reflections on ecology, society, and the meaning of life. Written by acclaimed Colombian author Jaime Bedoya Martínez, this spiritual adventure follows George Mario, a brilliant young dreamer who yearns to fly—not just through the skies, but toward higher understanding and a more conscious, harmonious world. Guided by wise animal companions—a majestic Condor, a...

Simplify Your Life: $3 Solutions to Big Problems - Finding Love Edition Ready to overcome loneliness and find meaningful connection? This $3 guide combines practical advice, self-love strategies, and actionable tips to help you build confidence, expand your social circles, and navigate modern dating with ease. Whether you're seeking love or enriching your life with authentic connections, this eBook provides the tools you need to succeed. Inside, you’ll discover: How to build self-confidence and embrace vulnerability. Tips for navigating online and in-person dating. Strategies to overcome ...

Where have we been? Where are we going? There is no greater road map than the stars for helping us to recognize habitual patterns, discovering our gifts, and figuring out how to move toward greater joy and contentment. The Stars Within You provides listeners with a fresh perspective on the fundamentals of astrology and how to read their own birth charts. With accessible depictions of the astrological signs and symbols, this guide opens up the rich world of astrology as a tool to deepen self-awareness and lead a more fulfilling life.

The Money Lie is an unflinching excavation of the quiet tyranny that money exerts over our modern identities. It begins with a simple premise—that we were told money was just a tool, but it now dictates the tempo, ethics, and architecture of our lives. From our alarm clocks to our most sacred relationships, money isn’t simply part of the story; it is the story’s narrator, editor, and final judge. The book dismantles the illusion that we're in control of our financial lives. Instead, it shows how deeply embedded systems of scarcity, performance, and debt shape not just what we do, but ...