A self-help book is one written to advise its readers on how to solve personal problems. The books are named after Samuel Smiles’ 1859 best-seller “Self-Help”. But, they are also recognised and categorised as “self-improvement,” a modernised form of self-help. In the late twentieth century, self-help books changed from a niche market to a postmodern book category.
Informal instructions for everyday behaviour have been around almost as long as writing itself. “Some social observers have concluded that the Bible is possibly the first and most significant self-help book,” writes Micki McGee.
Do you ever wish you were born with an instruction manual? Tiki Kustenmacher, a simplicity expert, and Dr. Lothar J. Seiwert, a professional coach, offer a digestible life guide that reads like a human spirit operating primer. Each chapter, enlivened by Kustenmacher’s adorable pictures, addresses a different aspect of life, such as managing clutter, taming … Read more
Greg McKeown, the co-author of Multipliers, gives a detailed, workable method for reducing your life with this book “Essentialism”. Greg McKeown makes an enthusiastic, credible case for downsizing in this New York Times million-copy bestseller. He advocates simplifying your life processes, particularly those related to your job. He endorses avoiding reactive decisions in favour of … Read more
Some people mistakenly believe that self-discipline enhances self-shaming or places unwelcome constraints on their lives. Giovanni Dienstmann, a meditation teacher and coach, hopes to disprove these myths by extolling the virtues of mindful self-discipline. He claims that creating self-discipline improves focus and well-being and gives you the personal power you need to achieve your goals. … Read more
Victor Strecher, a University of Michigan professor, lost his 19-year-old daughter Julia to rare heart disease. In his sadness, he turned to philosophy and science to help him find a new way to live. He learned that purpose is the answer – the fuel for a better, healthier, more resilient, more rewarding existence. Join Strecher … Read more
Jordan Peterson’s 12 principles for life are not without debate or moral clarity. He is the author, clinical psychologist, and a University of Toronto psychology professor. He also wrote this book; “12 rules for living” and it’s one of the international best-sellers. Many of his rules are familiar because they originate from Christian ethics, which, according … Read more
Have you ever felt pain or get serious problems in your life. In this summary book of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”, Mark Manson advises today’s generations most affected by social media and commercial culture to question what they see and believe, to grow up, and prioritise their values. He says that … Read more
After reading Me Before You, I wonder what Louisa do when the love of her life left. Will she be sad about losing Will? Will she move on as the others did? So I am hoping to read the life of Lousia after Will left. And our dear Author Jojo Moyes surprise us by showing … Read more
Whether you’re an Olympic athlete, a sales representative, or a college student, your ability to handle pressure influences your success – or failure. “A diamond is a lump of coal that worked exceptionally well under pressure,” Henry Kissinger once said. Life is full of pressure. You cannot avoid it, but you must not allow it … Read more
The issues addressed by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman are both complex and fundamental to the human mind. He invites you to think about thinking by considering how your mind frequently confuses itself, distorts data, and misleads you. His style is clear, his reasoning is strong, and his honesty is refreshing. Kahneman uses stories from his … Read more
The greatest minds throughout history had a quality that media strategist Ryan Holiday refers to as “stillness.” This state of quiet equanimity allows you to concentrate on what is important in each moment. Holiday discusses how to create quiet in the mind, body, and soul, drawing on a variety of beliefs and illustrating his points … Read more