Self Improvement

Designed as both a companion piece to the author's previous book, The Power of Understanding People, and a stand-alone work, The Power of Understanding Yourself provides listeners with a blueprint for examining their true purpose and approach to life and a map for achieving greater personal happiness, professional success, and self-awareness.

Almost every religion, spiritual practice, philosophy and person grapples with fear. The most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Be not afraid.” The ancient Greeks spoke of phobos, panic and terror. It is natural to feel fear, the Stoics believed, but it cannot rule you. Courage, then, is the ability to rise above fear, to do what’s right, to do what’s needed, to do what is true. And so it rests at the heart of the works of Marcus Aurelius, Aristotle, and CS Lewis, alongside temperance, justice, and wisdom.

How can so many women feel "good and mad" yet still reluctant to speak up in a meeting or difficult conversation? Why do women often feel like they're too much - and, at the same time, not enough? Kasia Urbaniak teaches power to women - and her answers to these questions may surprise you. Based on insights from her experiences as a dominatrix, her training to become a Taoist nun, and the countless women she has taught to expand their influence, this book offers precise, practical instruction in how to stand in your power, find your voice, and use it well.

Are you tired of mediocrity? Do comfort zones and convenience rule your world? Do you crave a life that radiates success? Hard Stuff, Easy Life is the revolutionary new guide that will transform your life, starting from the neck up. Combining inspiring life lessons with accessible advice, ex-British Army solider and champion bodybuilder, Jay Alderton reveals the game-changing truth that’s been hiding in plain sight: the secret to an easy life is conquering the hard stuff.

The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. In this 8th anniversary edition you'll hear not only the life-changing concepts of the original book, but also learn what author Jeff Olson discovered as he continued along the slight edge path: the Secret to Happiness and the Ripple Effect.

This best-selling guide sends a simple but profound message: Avoid the trap of negative thinking, and master the art of self-actualization. Self-actualization is the ability to cut through the psychological limitations you place on yourself, break free of the past, and eliminate guilt in order to become who and what you really can be. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has achieved greatness both in his field and in his personal life, and now he shares his methods for achieving everything he ever wanted.

Pourquoi sommes-nous plus déprimés et anxieux que jamais ? Nous vivons une époque intrigante. Nous sommes plus riches et en meilleure santé que tout autre peuple de l'histoire de l'humanité. Nous avons accès à la technologie, à l'éducation. Et pourtant, un sentiment général de désespoir nous envahit : tout semble foutu. Si quelqu'un peut mettre un nom sur notre malaise et nous aider à le résoudre, c'est bien Mark Manson.

Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don't keep) on social media. Habit busting and building goes way beyond becoming a dedicated flosser or never showing up late again - our habits reveal our unmet desires, the gaps in our boundaries, our level of self-awareness, and our unconscious beliefs and fears.

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.

Voulez-vous réussir votre carrière ? Mener la vie plus saine ? Ou enfin se débarasser de vos mauvaises habitudes ? New York Times best seller explore comment nous pouvons changer nos vies en changeant nos habitudes. "Le Pouvoir des Habitudes" écrit par Charles Duhigg, le journaliste d'affaire, primé du prix Pulitzer vous amène à la découverte passionnante des recherches scientifiques sociologiques sur les habitudes.

Yes, you can do, have, achieve, and create anything you want out of life. Anthony Robbins has proved it. Robbins, the undisputed master of the magic of mind power, shows you in this audio program how to harness yours. He demonstrates passionately and eloquently that whatever you think will be, that your state of mind determines what you can and can't do, and that all successful results can be modeled and duplicated.

A groundbreaking book about personal growth that presents a uniquely effective set of five tools that bring about dynamic change. The Tools offers a solution to the biggest complaint patients have about therapy: the interminable wait for change to begin. The traditional therapeutic model sets its sights on the past, but Phil Stutz and Barry Michels employ an arsenal of techniques - "the tools" - that allow patients to use their problems as levers that access the power of the unconscious and propel them into action.

Rachel Hollis has seen it too often: women not living into their full potential. They feel a tugging on their hearts for something more, but they’re afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough. In Girl, Stop Apologizing, number-one New York Times best-selling author and founder of a multimillion-dollar media company, Rachel Hollis sounds a wake-up call. She knows that many women have been taught to define themselves in light of other people - whether as wife, mother, daughter, or employee....

For decades The One Minute Manager has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has changed drastically since the book's publication. The exponential rise of technology, global flattening of markets, instant communication, and pressures on corporate workforces to do more with less - including resources, funding, and staff - have all revolutionized the world in which we live and work.

The Antidote is a series of journeys among people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life. What they have in common is a hunch about human psychology: that it’s our constant effort to eliminate the negative that causes us to feel so anxious, insecure, and unhappy. And that there is an alternative "negative path" to happiness and success that involves embracing the things we spend our lives trying to avoid.

Le rejet, l'abandon, l'humiliation, la trahison et l'injustice : cinq blessures fondamentales à l'origine de nos maux, qu'ils soient physiques, émotionnels ou mentaux. Lise Bourbeau, grâce à une description très détaillée de ces blessures, nous mène vers la voie de la guérison. Car de la compréhension de ces mécanismes dépend le véritable épanouissement, celui qui nous conduit à être enfin nous-même. Un guide simple et pratique pour transformer tous nos petits problèmes quotidiens en tremplin pour grandir.

Que ce soit les mises en scène sur Instagram, le partage de notre vie privée - ; y compris les moments les plus intimes - ; sur Facebook, ou les émissions de télé-réalités où la caméra n'a d'yeux que pour les candidats les plus scandaleux, notre époque est marquée par la glorification de notre égo. Dans notre vie professionnelle et privée, il est parfois nécessaire de mettre notre égo de côté pour se concentrer sur l'essentiel et d'arrêter de pointer d'un doigt accusateur les éléments extérieurs qui - d'après nous - nous empêchent d'avancer.

Still in his early 30s, Chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth – he’s already visited more than 175 nations - and yet he’s never held a “real job” or earned a regular paycheck. Rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back. In The $100 Startup, he tells you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose - and earn a good living.

In this life-changing book that blends myth, memoir, and modern-day mentors, renowned psychologist Dr. Sharon Blackie journeys from the wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment and connection.

In an era defined by rapid change and unrelenting uncertainty, mastering self-reliance is not just an option—it's a necessity. Maha Abouelenein is a strategic communication and personal branding expert who has been instrumental in orchestrating transformations for clients that include global corporate giants, high-growth startups, sports organizations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. In 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, she draws upon her vast experience to deliver a profound guide on self-reliance.