Personal Philosophy

In a world where chaos often reigns, inner peace seems more elusive than ever. The 48 Laws of Peace offers a roadmap to tranquility, using time-tested wisdom from Stoic philosophy and practical, modern-day strategies to help you find balance, clarity, and lasting calm. Inspired by the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, each law provides a clear, actionable step to mastering your inner world and, ultimately, living a life of unshakable peace.

VITAL SIGNS: RESURRECTING THE DYING PARTS OF YOUR POTENTIAL. Your potential isn't dead—but parts of it are on life support, barely registering a pulse. In this raw, no-bullshit guide, bestselling author Robert Walsh delivers an emergency intervention for the flatlined aspects of your ambitions. This isn't fluffy self-help; it's a critical care manual for dreams that have stopped breathing. Each chapter monitors a different vital sign of your potential, from the irregular heartbeat of your confidence to the shallow breathing of your creativity. You'll discover exactly which parts of your ...

Children's welfare is the driving force behind Dr. Laura Schlessinger's mission. A devoted mother to her son, Deryk, she identifies herself as her "kid's mom" because that is her most important job. Never one to shy away from tough truths, Dr. Laura marshals compelling evidence for the widespread neglect of America's children and convincingly condemns the numerous rationalizations to excuse it.

Esta obra te permitirá sumergirte en los principios milenarios del estoicismo, adaptados para la sociedad actual, explicado de forma simple y clara, dejando de lado todas las complejidades en las que se basan otros libros. A través de ejemplos prácticos y ejercicios introspectivos, aprenderás a manejar los problemas más comunes que enfrentas en tu día a día.

What is love? Aside from being the title of many a popular love song, this is one of life's perennial questions. In What Love Is, philosopher Carrie Jenkins offers a bold new theory on the nature of romantic love that reconciles its humanistic and scientific components.

Mission Failed [Successfully]: A Guide to Embracing Your F*ck-ups, is a no-nonsense, in-your-face manual about extracting gold from the rubble of your failures, embracing your beautifully f*cked-up self, and living life by your own rulebook. Crafted by the ridiculously candid Robert Walsh, this book slaps you with a cocktail of wisdom, lessons, and personal tales that nudge you to grab the wheel of your life and tell the idea of perfection to f*ck off. Kicking things off, Walsh dives headfirst into the realm of failure, painting it as a brutal but invaluable teacher – one that feels like ...

Many struggle with anxiety, confusion, and doubt, feeling like they’re losing control over their lives. But what if there’s a way to navigate through these stormy seas and emerge stronger than ever? This enlightening guide delves into the powerful principles of Stoicism, offering you the tools to develop mental clarity and resilience.

Life is ephemeral and ever-changing; in Japan, it's called ukiyo—"floating world." How can we adapt to its fluctuations without being overcome? The answer is nagomi: a philosophy of balance—and the secret to a harmonious life. Neuroscientist Ken Mogi shares wisdom from Japanese history and culture to explain how nagomi can help you bring that balance into your health, work, relationships, and sense of self.

“An incredible dive into the intersection of spirituality and business. Gibbons wrote the book that needed to be written for our world—showing us how our spirituality is the key to our humanity in business.”—Marshall Goldsmith Is there a spiritual revolution in society and in business? The Spirituality of Work and Leadership is the most comprehensive treatment of workplace spirituality to date written by one of the “movement’s” founders, and covers meaning-making, work, workaholism, vocation and purpose, happiness, mindfulness, altruism, motivation, engagement, and leadership....

The Five Great Philosophies of Life by William De Witt Hyde is a profound and enlightening exploration of five ancient philosophies. This book explores the wisdom that has shaped how we understand and explore "the meaning of life". Hyde invites the listener to dive deep into these five philosophies, uncovering their thought-provoking and practical applications and how to survive in a world that's out of control.

Are you afraid of death? What is death? Is it the end, the beginning, or a transition? Why are we so afraid of death? After all, death is inevitable. Overcoming the Fear of Death: Through Each of the 4 Main Belief Systems helps us reduce and overcome our fears without having to change our beliefs about death.

Parents are beginning to realize that deficiencies in ethics and character are becoming a big problem among our nation's children. According to the latest data, lying, cheating, and rampant insensitivity to other people are increasingly common. What can parents do? In this book, ethics expert Rushworth Kidder shows how to customize interventions to a child's age and temperament. He encourages parents not to give up, since what they do can always make a difference, regardless of how long or deep the bad habits of dishonesty may be.

The perennial New York Times best-selling author here helps listeners discover how to put money in its place and use wealth-building as a tool for joy and fulfillment. Far from a get-rich-quick primer, The Wealth Cure brims with inspired wisdom for building a lasting bounty from the experiences, loved ones, and achievements that really matter.

Vivir cada día con plenitud y serenidad es el ideal al que aspiramos, a pesar de que, en ocasiones, no tengamos fe en ello. Alcanzar nuestros objetivos parece imposible; perseguirlos requiere bastante esfuerzo. Gran parte de los consejos y métodos de desarrollo personal que hemos intentado aplicar una y otra vez, no han dado sus frutos, a tal punto, que la idea de llevar una vida armoniosa, con sentido y plena de felicidad, se considera prácticamente una utopía. Pero esto era antes de descubrir el Ikigai.

Best-selling author Rafe Esquith, the only teacher to receive the National Medal of Arts, has garnered the American Teacher Award and numerous other honors. Still teaching fifth graders in a small, leaky classroom in downtown Los Angeles, Esquith fosters a wholesome climate where character, humility, and diligence matter and support is unconditional. For his mostly poor and Hispanic students, Esquith models two maxims: Be nice and work hard, and There are no shortcuts. And his students thrive!

Based on the NPR series of the same name, This I Believe features 80 Americans—from the famous to the unknown—completing the thought that begins with the book's title. The pieces that make up the program compel listeners to re-think not only what and how they have arrived at their own personal beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.

This is the complete text of The Art of War, one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It has also been applied to business and managerial strategies. The translation, by Lionel Giles, is considered one of the best available. This unabridged edition of The Art of War includes only the most essential translator's notes so that the words and thoughts of Sun Tzu may be easily understood.

What does Elon Musk know that you don’t? Would you like to achieve even a fraction of his success? Now you can. Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author, Randy Kirk, exposes 16 secret principles that guide Elon Musk in his entrepreneurial decisions.

These are difficult days in our world's history. Natural disasters are gouging entire nations, 1.75 billion people are desperately poor, and economic uncertainty still reigns across the globe. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God's love and life?

Paula Lillard, director of a Montessori school ranging in age from 18 months to 15 years, provides a clear and cogent introduction to the Montessori program for the elementary and later years. In detailed accounts, Lillard shows how children acquire the skills to answer their own questions, learn to manage freedom with responsibility, and maintain a high level of intellectual stimulation by using the Montessori method. This is an essential handbook for parents and teachers who have chosen the Montessori alternative for the older child.