Summaries of books about Personal Development:
The Disease to Please
Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome
Harriet B. Braiker
The book delves into the psychological patterns of people-pleasers, identifying the causes and consequences of the need to constantly appease others. It offers practical strategies and exercises to help individuals set boundaries, communicate assertively, and break free from the cycle of over-accommodation and stress that characterizes the people-pleasing syndrome.
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Who The F*ck Am I To Be A Coach?!
A Warrior's Guide to Building a Wildly Successful Coaching Business From the Inside Out
Megan Jo Wilson
The book serves as an empowering guide for aspiring coaches, addressing the self-doubt and imposter syndrome that many face when starting their coaching business. It provides practical advice and personal development strategies to help readers build confidence, authenticity, and a successful coaching practice that aligns with their values and strengths.
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The Achievement Habit
Stop Wishing, Start Doing, and Take Command of Your Life
Bernard Roth
The book presents a framework for overcoming mental barriers and achieving personal goals, drawing on the principles of design thinking. It emphasizes the importance of action, reframing failure, and the power of a positive mindset to transform habits and create a fulfilling life.
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The Person You Mean to Be
How Good People Fight Bias
Dolly Chugh
The book explores the psychology of good intentions and unconscious biases, offering insights and practical strategies for individuals seeking to support diversity and fight against prejudice in their personal and professional lives. It combines research from social psychology with personal stories and interviews to guide readers on how to become more inclusive, fair-minded "builders" of a just society.
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How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less
Nicholas Boothman
The book provides practical techniques for quickly establishing rapport with others through body language, conversational strategies, and effective communication skills. It emphasizes the importance of first impressions, active listening, and showing genuine interest in others to create instant connections and foster likability.
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Getting to Yes with Yourself
William Ury
The book provides a framework for self-reflection and inner negotiation, encouraging readers to understand and overcome their own obstacles and biases to improve their negotiation skills with others. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and empathy as foundational tools for achieving successful outcomes in both personal and professional conflicts.
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Addictive Thinking
Understanding Self-Deception
Abraham J Twerski
The book explores the thought patterns and psychological mechanisms that underlie addiction, illustrating how individuals deceive themselves to justify their addictive behaviors. It provides insights into recognizing and changing these destructive thought processes to aid in recovery and prevent relapse.
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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022
Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success
Richard N. Bolles
The book provides updated strategies and exercises for job-seekers and career-changers, focusing on self-discovery, the latest job market trends, and techniques for successful job hunting and career development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding personal interests, values, and skills to navigate the changing employment landscape and find fulfilling work.
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Twelve Step Sponsorship
How It Works
Hamilton B.
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals in twelve-step programs on how to effectively sponsor someone through their recovery process. It provides practical advice, outlines the roles and responsibilities of a sponsor, and offers insights into the challenges and rewards of sponsorship.
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Limitless Mind
Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers
Jo Boaler
The book explores the concept that people can develop a flexible and limitless mindset, overcoming barriers to learning and achievement through embracing challenges and mistakes. It provides strategies and insights based on research in neuroscience and psychology to help individuals and educators foster an environment that promotes growth and resilience.
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