Modern Self

What does it mean to be a powerful, happy man in today's world? What does it take for a man to know himself, know his mission in life, and live a life of strength, honour and wisdom? In Backbone, the modern man finally has a self-help audiobook worthy of his masculinity. This audiobook won't ask you to get in touch with your feminine side if you want to embrace change. It's a straight-talking, down-to-earth and funny guide to get you working with your masculinity instead of against it.

Tao and the Four Pillars of Influence stands apart as a business book. It speaks ancient wisdom to the modern-day leader, while providing practical and tangible actions that lead to high levels of sustainable influence. The book is an easy-to-follow roadmap to creating lasting change in your workplace, community and family, while navigating chaotic and demanding environments.

Distraction isn't a new problem. We're also not the first to complain about how hard it is to concentrate. Early Christian monks beat us to it. They had given up everything to focus on God, yet they still struggled to keep the demons of distraction at bay. But rather than surrender to the meandering of their minds, they developed powerful strategies to improve their attention and engagement. How to Focus is an inviting collection of their strikingly relatable insights and advice—frank, funny, sympathetic, and psychologically sophisticated.

This user-friendly guide gives straightforward and practical advice to anyone who wants a holistic approach to taking care of themselves naturally. Following the traditional framework of an anatomy book that explains each body system chapter-by-chapter, Pip Waller—an experienced practitioner and teacher—provides fundamental information and tips about exercise, diet, supplements, understanding and caring for your emotional and mental health, naturopathic principles from various traditions, and simple yet effective ways of working with spiritual energy.

In the Confidence and Assertive Skills for Women guide, you're going to discover: How to become a confident, strong, and calm woman in today's chaotic world. Real-life case studies of ordinary women like you who transformed their lives and became powerful, assertive women. How to get rid of the debilitating impostor syndrome and gain the confidence you need to take on the world. Foolproof strategies to help you become an assertive woman and impose your will on the world without coming across as pushy or domineering.

The extraordinary principles of Stoicism instructed through the narrative of its most acclaimed defender.

Latest research shows that most men want to live as alphas - after all, alpha is the guy who gets the car, the girl, the promotion and whatever the hell else he wants. However, 63 percent of males will never be able to achieve the alpha lifestyle. You are one lucky 37 percent-er, as you have found this book!

In a world where 'busyness' is the norm, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. But proactively paying attention to how we feel and understanding how to respond to our emotions, is the key to looking after our own mental health and well-being. In this audiobook, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn (a.k.a. @ThePsychologyMum) uses her warm and witty illustrations to introduce practical tools for your day-to-day mental well-being.

Have you ever had an intense conversation where the questions asked led to new discoveries you could not have imagined? That is the enlightening power of Samandy. The rich and, at times, emotionally-charged conversations inside may challenge you, even irritate you; but when they reveal the powerful message that lies beneath, it will leave you wanting more. If you have ever thrown your hands up and said, "What's the point? I'll never get what I want!", felt that chasing dreams is a waste of time, or felt cheated in life, then this fable may ring true for you as well.

An urgently needed guide for managing the anxiety and ambiguity in our daily lives, this book will help listeners thrive in challenging situations. Through this memorable story, you'll learn: how to embrace uncertainty in all parts of life; why no single response to uncertainty works for every situation; how various personality types typically respond differently to uncertainty; why it's crucial to resist responding negatively to uncertainty; and why it's important to take action, no matter how uncertain you feel.

What if you knew how to sell on the subconscious level? What if you knew the tactics and techniques that allowed you to penetrate through your customer’s conscious faculty and reach them on a deep and influential level? What if you knew exactly how to produce the emotional reaction that would cause them to buy? What if you knew how to read your customer’s body language so well that you could lead them to the decision you wanted, with ease? Listen to find out more.

ADHD is a widespread phenomenon, impacting countless children across America and the world at large. As a parent, managing children with ADHD can be a serious challenge—lack of focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity can make learning difficult and home life problematic. With so many opinions out there, it can be difficult to find a long-term, beneficial treatment which works for both you and your child.

Erase the stigma of singledom and embrace your solo self with sexologist Megan Stubbs' comprehensive guide to all the best parts about going it alone - from fulfilling authentic personal goals to becoming your own best friend in the bedroom. She offers expert insight on modern dating, orgasm anatomy, exploring kinks, better understanding your body, and even how best to have sex with strangers, all peppered with hilarious anecdotes from her own experiences as a fiercely single woman.

Stoicism is a philosophy that was started in Ancient Greece, but this 2,000-year-old worldview is enjoying a modern rebirth. All across the globe, people are coming to appreciate the timeless wisdom of Stoicism. You don't have to suffer. You may not be able to control the path your life will take, but Stoicism teaches that you can control the way you see life. By shifting your way of thinking you can eliminate unnecessary suffering, reshape your thought patterns, and achieve that sense of calm you've always wanted.

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.

Gandhi, a CEO? Absolutely—and an incomparable example for our uncertain times, when we need leaders we can trust and admire. Not only was he a moral and intensely spiritual man, but also a supremely practical manager and a powerful agent for change, able to nurture the rebirth of an entire nation. To achieve this goal, he mastered the elements of personal leadership and institutional management.

Stoicism is the perfect philosophy to live by in today's world. The Stoics believed in using reason and logic, and their techniques are still incredibly useful for modern living. This ancient philosophy can help you learn how to deal with difficult situations calmly and effectively. With Stoicism, you'll develop stronger self-discipline, increased confidence, calmness, and mental resilience. Learn how to apply Stoic philosophy to your own life, gain control of your emotions, and become happier and more resilient!

Should you quit your day job to follow your dreams? How do you rein in an overbearing mother? Will you ever stop dating wishy-washy, noncommittal guys? Should you put off having a baby for your career? Heather Havrilesky, the author of the weekly advice column Ask Polly, featured in New York magazine's The Cut, is here to guide you through the "what ifs" and "I don't knows" of modern life with the signature wisdom and tough love her readers have come to expect.

In this inspirational audio program, best-selling author and lecturer Marianne Williamson offers her insights on a variety of issues that confront many of us in our daily lives. This collection of live lectures includes: Letting Go/Becoming Your Potential; Spiritual Victory/The Power of Forgiveness; Balancing Masculine and Feminine; and Love Is Real, Nothing Else Is/Praying for Changes.

If the power grid fails, it’s not just your lights that go out. It’s your water supply. It’s your heating and cooling system. It’s all your usual ways of cooking food or doing the laundry. Without the grid, life as we know it changes in an instant.