Summaries of books about Personal Development:
Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart
Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now
Gordon Livingston
The book presents thirty essential life lessons and truths that address common human challenges and the pursuit of happiness. It combines personal anecdotes and professional insights to offer wisdom on overcoming adversity, making meaningful connections, and living with authenticity.
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POWER OF TED*
10th Anniversary Edition
David Emerald
The book presents a model for shifting from a victim-oriented Drama Triangle to an empowered way of living and working through the Empowerment Dynamic (TED*). It offers practical frameworks and tools for individuals to transform challenges into opportunities by adopting the roles of Creator, Challenger, and Coach instead of Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer.
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Being You, Changing The World
Dain Heer
The book presents a set of tools and processes designed to empower individuals to break free from limitations and create a life filled with more possibilities. It encourages readers to embrace their true selves and become agents of change in their own lives and the world around them.
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Healing for Damaged Emotions
David A. Seamands
The book provides a Christian perspective on emotional healing, addressing issues such as low self-esteem, the effects of negative emotions, and the psychological impact of past traumas. It offers biblical insights and practical advice for overcoming these emotional barriers through faith, forgiveness, and the acceptance of God's love.
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"Don't You Know Who I Am?"
How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility
Ramani Durvasula
The book offers insights into the pervasive culture of narcissism, entitlement, and incivility in contemporary society, providing readers with strategies to recognize, understand, and deal with these toxic behaviors in others. It also empowers individuals to maintain their own mental well-being when interacting with difficult personalities in various aspects of life, including personal relationships and the workplace.
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Strength in Stillness
The Power of Transcendental Meditation
Bob Roth
The book provides an introduction to Transcendental Meditation (TM), explaining its benefits for stress reduction, clarity of mind, and improved health. It offers personal stories, scientific research, and straightforward guidance on how to integrate this form of meditation into daily life for greater calm and resilience.
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I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
A Memoir
Baek Sehee, Anton Hur
The book is a candid personal account of the author's experiences with psychiatry and her own mental health struggles, particularly depression and anxiety. It combines diary entries, essays, and therapy session narratives to explore the complexities of mental illness and the journey towards healing, punctuated by the author's craving for a comforting Korean dish, tteokbokki.
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The Warrior's Meditation
The Best-Kept Secret in Self-Improvement, Cognitive Enhancement, and Emotional Regulation, Taught by a Master of Four Samurai Arts
Richard L Haight
The book presents a unique meditation technique inspired by the practices of ancient samurai warriors, designed to enhance self-improvement, cognitive function, and emotional control. It offers practical guidance on the Total Embodiment Method (TEM), which integrates physical posture, mental focus, and disciplined breathing to achieve a state of presence and mindfulness.
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CliftonStrengths for Students
Your Strengths Journey Begins Here
Gallup Press
The book provides students with a guide to discovering and understanding their unique strengths through the CliftonStrengths assessment, offering insights and strategies for applying their talents to achieve academic and personal success. It includes action items, case studies, and a strengths-based action plan tailored to help students leverage their strengths in their studies, careers, and beyond.
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Wired for Story
The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
Lisa Cron
The book explores how writers can leverage cognitive storytelling strategies to captivate readers, drawing on neuroscience to explain why certain narratives resonate deeply. It provides practical advice on crafting compelling stories by focusing on what the brain is hardwired to respond to in every story it encounters.
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