Self Development

When Hugh MacLeod was a struggling young copywriter living in a YMCA, he started to doodle on the backs of business cards while sitting at a bar. Those cartoons eventually led to a popular blog - gapingvoid.com - and a reputation for pithy insight and humor, in both words and pictures. MacLeod has opinions on everything from marketing to the meaning of life, but one of his main subjects is creativity. How do new ideas emerge in a cynical, risk-averse world?

Envy Enlightened is a four-hour audiobook narrated by Faith Salie that will teach you how to listen to your envy and make it work for you, not against you. You'll learn how to destigmatize and normalize envy—because it is normal—and how it can often help you reach your full potential.

The meteoric rise of Johnny Wimbrey is one of the great rags-to-riches/tragedy-to-triumph tales of our time. By seizing control of his life and developing a brand-new mindset, Wimbrey gave up the hardcore streets and a world of drugs, created a business that's now worth more than nine figures, and is presently living the life of a multimillionaire with his family. Now, in Building a Millionaire Mindset, he provides the knowledge, tools, and insights you need to achieve your dreams - life-changing advice you can take to the bank.

Are you constantly chasing the elusive state of perfection, only to find yourself paralyzed by fear and indecision? It's time to break free from the cycle of perfectionism that stifles creativity, breeds procrastination, and undermines your mental health. "Do the Hard Things First: Breaking Perfection" is the transformative guide you need to reclaim your life, enhance your creativity, and nurture genuine self-compassion. Structured to systematically dismantle the perfectionist mindset, this book delves into the complex nature of perfectionism, revealing how it manifests in various aspects ...

The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business is a book for freedom-seeking female entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who want to know how to connect with their true passions, skills, and desires - and want to get honest with themselves about their reasons for wanting their own business, so they can find true and personal success. Dream big about what being the head of a woman-owned business can do for you.

Brian Tracy is the top speaker on personal success and achievement in the world today. He has shared these ideas in multi-day seminars and workshops with more than one million graduates. In this exciting program, you’ll learn how to get the most out of yourself, improve every area of your life, and achieve more than many people accomplish in a lifetime.

Struggling with unwanted and intrusive thoughts, gripping compulsions, or overwhelming anxiety? If OCD is controlling your life, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you're not powerless! Reclaim Your Mind with the Three Most Effective OCD Therapies TodayInside you’ll find powerful, research-backed techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you break free from the obsessive-compulsive cycle and regain control over your mind and actions. 1️⃣ ACT for OCD – Learn how to accept ...

Neuro-Linguistic Programming It's time to change your brain. The power is yours. If you aren't satisfied with your life, do something about it. Instead of wasting time trying to figure out what works and what doesn't, do what is proven. Backed by businesses and therapists worldwide, and supported extensively by neuropsychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming is your map for success. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do, if you want a better life, NLP will get it. The methodology is simple: by programming your neurons to act the way you want, when you want, you become the one in ...

Whether you are building a small business from the ground up or managing a multinational company, you can learn the seven key traits for leadership success from one of the greatest business innovators and creative thinkers of the 20th century: Walt Disney. Whether you know him as the first to produce cartoons in Technicolor, the mastermind behind the theme park Disneyland, or the founder of the largest entertainment conglomerate, Walt's story of creativity, perseverance in spite of obstacles, and achieving goals resonates and inspires as much today as it ever has.

First released in 1993, John C. Maxwell’s now-classic work revolutionized the way leaders are made. In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, Maxwell includes two new chapters to include the leadership insights and practices he has learned in the decades since the first edition so that you’ll receive everything you need to take a significant step in your leadership journey.

Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness for Dummies is a practical guide to overcoming your worries and minimizing anxiety using mindfulness techniques. The National Health Service and the National Institute for Care and Excellence recommend mindfulness as a legitimate treatment for anxiety, and it's also been proven to alleviate stress, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. This book explains the benefits of mindfulness, and how it can help you face your fears and defeat persistent, irrational worries.

When Melissa Moore was 13 years old, her father said to her, "I know how to kill someone and get away with it". At the time she chalked it up to his love of detective novels, but it didn't change the fact that her father had always been someone who made her anxious. Two years later, in 1995, Melissa's father was arrested for the murder of eight women over a period of five years - he was the serial killer known nationally as the Happy Face Killer.

Are Your Emotions Controlling You? Do You Wish You Could Respond with Calm and Confidence, Even in Life's Most Challenging Moments? Imagine a life where stress doesn't overwhelm you, where conflicts transform into opportunities for deeper connection, and where your words build bridges instead of walls. What if you could navigate difficult conversations with grace, maintain your composure under pressure, and truly understand what drives both yourself and others? For too long, we’ve been told that emotional mastery is an innate gift, reserved for a select few. But what if I told you it’s ...

Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Applying His Major Ideas in Everyday Life is your essential roadmap to mastering one of the most influential psychological theories of the 20th century. Whether you're a psychology student, educator, therapist, parent, or simply someone interested in personal growth, this comprehensive and reader-friendly guide helps you understand and apply Erikson’s 8 stages of psychosocial development in everyday life. Explore how trust, autonomy, identity, intimacy, and legacy shape who we become—from infancy to...

Habib offers his life as proof that you can keep going no matter what. He shares some of his most painful memories while also exulting in personal and business triumphs to encourage everyone to aim for the same. An accessible book that will play on the listener's every emotion, this standout work and Habib's voice are unforgettable.

You’ve read the spiritual awakening books. You’ve flipped through inner peace books, devoured self-help books, and lined your shelves with personal development books. You’ve meditated, surrendered, and followed every breadcrumb toward awakening… and yet, something still aches. If your path to freedom keeps you isolated or feeling ‘beyond’ others—you’re not awakening, you’re just lonely. This book is a soul-exposing wake-up call for the seekers, sages, and spiritual overachievers who feel like they’ve outgrown the world—but no one has grown with them. You're Not ...

Self-criticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can practice disciplines of self-kindness. Editor and spiritual director Cindy Bunch calls us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us joy. Each chapter is filled with spiritual practices and creative exercises for reflection and celebration.

Stop Overthinking Negative Thoughts: Declutter your mind. 5 Simple Techniques to Relieve Anxiety, Worry and Stress in 10 Minutes or Less Break free from negative thought patterns, ease anxiety, and reclaim your peace of mind. Stop Overthinking Negative Thoughts is the hands-on guide for anyone who feels trapped in a never-ending cycle of worry, stress, and mental clutter. These proven techniques are designed to bring immediate relief and long-term clarity to your life. You’ll learn how to stop those spiralling thoughts before they take over and replace them with calm, focus, and a clear ...

From retailers to growers, producers, and suppliers, there's a seemingly never-ending list of startup opportunities in this emerging market. In Start Your Own Cannabis Business, cannabis, biotech, and entrepreneurship reporter Javier Hasse introduces forward-thinking entrepreneurs like you to the industry and shares hard-earned tips and success stories from pioneers and visionaries in the marijuana industry.

Penning his thoughts on the art of spiritual and mindful parenting, Om Swami sheds light on many a scenario where parents and children don't always see eye-to-eye. Believing that the right guidance at the right time can make any child recognize their true potential, the author shares some extraordinary insights based on his own knowledge gleaned from experience and various psychological studies that can help steer your child in the right direction.