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"Labeling yourself is not only self-defeating, it is irrational. Your self cannot be equated with any one thing you do. Your life is a complex and ever-changing flow of thoughts, emotions, and actions. To put it another way, you are more like a river than a statue." - David D. Burns, M.D.

Cosmic Publications is proud to offer all of our listeners our unofficial workbook of Amishi P. Jha's book Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. In our workbook, we will unpack the main points of Jha's book and provide you with the opportunity to practice the lessons taught. We have truly taken the time to be very intentional with our workbook. Unlike other workbooks, we cater the questions and writing prompts to you the listener, and how you are progressing and relating to the information so that they can impact you on a personal level.

Never Eat Alone (first published in 2005, and updated in 2014) by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz is a how-to guide to networking. Networking is frequently cast as selfish or shallow....

The Hidden Brain (2009) by Shankar Vedantam explores the unconscious inclinations and pre-formed judgments that shape human behaviors. In public policy and in other disciplines that attempt to explain and predict how and why people act, the common assumption is that people make decisions consciously, referring to the facts they know and privileging reason over their emotions. Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

It seems obvious to say that we live in very self-conscious world, one where the ubiquity of social media provides a constant pressure to advertise and perform for friends and peers. Because we are living in one of the most connected eras in our history, our mental makeup is surely influenced by all of it.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Feeling burnt out after devoting excessive effort to her job - with none left for her family - writer Shauna Niequist committed to making a life change. From then on, she was going to slow down, accept imperfection, and prioritize peace over productivity, a journey she documents in her self-help memoir, Present Over Perfect.

In this incredibly inspiring autobiographical self-help book, David shares his journey of transformation, including how he went from being a 297-pound exterminator to one of the toughest men on the planet. The man has managed to overcome unimaginable pain and tragedy in life - and still found a way to conquer his challenges and accomplish his goals.

This is an audio summary of Essentialism, a book providing strategies on time-management.

Jenny Lawson's bestselling collection of hysterical, off-beat wisdom, Furiously Happy tells the story of her struggle with depression and anxiety through her hilarious, laugh-out-loud point of view that manages to put everything into perspective.

This FastReads Summary & Analysis offers supplementary material to Furiously Happy to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, FastReads Summary & Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes!

This FastReads summary bundle, The Better You, includes five summaries of best-selling books on overcoming obstacles, cultivating emotional strength, and being the best you you can be. Get started creating the kick-ass life you've always wanted! This FastReads summary bundle includes: Summary of Rising Strong by Brene Brown; Summary of Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes; Summary of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin; Summary of The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein; and Summary of 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life by Andrea Owen.

Exams can be incredibly stressful. And the SATs? Doubly so! Even those who have studied hard all year and expect to get high grades find their stomachs turning at the thought of SATs. After all, the higher the predicted grade, the higher the expectations, and the higher the chance of failure! Or so it can feel. But with the right support in your corner, you can fully prepare yourself for your SATs and do away with fear and uncertainty. I want to give you that support. It's what motivated me to write SAT Intensive Prep Guide—the perfect book to support you throughout the exam season!

Got an interview and feeling a bit nervous? You're not alone! Interviews can be intimidating, but with a little preparation, you can ace the interview and land the job you want. This audiobook is packed with tips and advice on how to answer tough interview questions, how to dress for success, and how to make a great impression.

Steve Schwartz is a full-time author, teacher, and founder of LSAT Unplugged, an online standardized-test-preparation company helping pre-law students achieve top LSAT scores. Steve increased his LSAT score from 152 to 175 on the LSAT (99th percentile) and has taught the LSAT since 2005.

This is an audio summary of The Power of Moments, a book that distills techniques for cultivating more moments of elevation, insight, pride, and connection in your life, allowing you to make the most of the life you have now and create far more moments worth remembering.

Stephen R. Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, discusses the seven habits which can help us achieve internal happiness, satisfaction, and success. Covey believes this is crucial for true effectiveness.

Book summary of The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz.

Our summary is short, simple, and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. You will discover what the five-second rule is and how to apply it. You will also discover: That you have to be honest with yourself, that motivation is useless, how to take action, how to increase your productivity, and how to improve your life.

Executive and mental performance coach Brian Levenson has spent years working with high performers in sports, business, and culture. And from the field to the boardroom, he noticed something surprising. Talented people were failing to reach their goals, not because they lacked the necessary skills, but because they didn't understand the mental processes that fueled them.

This is an audio summary of See You at the Top, a book that shares the steps to success that, when understood and applied, help people live a happier, healthier, more meaningful life.

This FastReads Summary & Analysis offers supplementary material to help you distill the key takeaways, review the books' content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. This six-book bundle covers everything from dealing with adversity and finding happiness to creating healthier habits and cultivating a better life. Improve your life from the inside out!