Wabi Sabi by Beth Kempton
Wabi Sabi by Beth Kempton The Author Beth Kempton is a writer, teacher, and entrepreneur who focuses on helping people live more freely, meaningfully, and gently in a chaotic world. She’s not just someone who writes about Japanese culture from the outside, she’s lived it. She speaks fluent Japanese, has spent years immersed in Japanese culture, and brings a respectful, grounded perspective to her teaching. With a background in journalism and business, Beth blends practical thinking with deep introspection. Her style isn’t about chasing perfection or pushing productivity; it’s about letting go, tuning in, and embracing
7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness, and Fulfilment
7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness, and Fulfilment by Swami Mukundananda. Swami Mukundananda is a spiritual teacher, author, and international authority on mind management. He had earned a degree in engineering from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Calcutta but opted for spirituality in which he attended studies by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj on scriptures from the Vedas. Swami Mukundananda has spent nearly 40 years teaching and spreading spiritual wisdom globally. And his strategy to reconcile ancient Indian Vedic principles with modern scientific knowledge is in no way the least challenging to both a profound, and
The Let Them Theory
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins ne Mel Robbins is a highly regarded motivational speaker and best-selling author and an ex-criminal defense attorney. She is best known for her no-nonsense and practical advice allowing people to take charge of their own lives without any need for pageantry or puffery. Mel doesn’t complicate things. She talks like someone who has suffered real-life muck, and has something valuable to say about it. Her previous books, such as The 5 Second Rule, demonstrate the same underlying style: hardheaded, no-nonsense tips people can all use to effect meaningful change.
Unleashed by Boris Johnson
Unleashed by Boris Johnson Boris Johnson (2019-2022) – British politician, journalist and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A highly flamboyant personality and sharp wit he has spent much of his career in politics and media, having a long history serving as the Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016 and an MP in the UK. He previously worked as a journalist and editor for The Spectator which produced him with a humorously raucous (and sometimes inflammatory, even controversial) style of writing. Crucial to the Brexit campaign, Johnson is still a divisive but powerful figure in
The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh Thich Nhat Hanh, of Vietnam (1926–2022), was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, peace activist, and pathfinder who has made mindfulness an important aspect of modern life. A Zen teacher and poet, he authored more than 100 books on mindfulness, meditation and compassion. Exiled during the Vietnam War, he dedicated his life to peace, interfaith dialogue, and practical spirituality. His teachings merge classic Buddhist wisdom with down-to-earth lessons for everyday application. He was instrumental in helping millions develop inner peace, self-awareness and mindful living through his retreats all over
Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work and What Does
Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work and What Does by Susan Fowler Susan Fowler is a life-long research-driven approach leader and motivation expert. She is a senior consulting partner at The Ken Blanchard Companies and has worked with the world’s leading organizational champions to enhance workplace motivation and engagement. Fowler draws on self-determination theory, the study on how people form intrinsic motivation. She feels that rewards, incentives and pressure are traditional means of motivation that will fail over time and that leadership requires a totally new approach in order to instigate motivation. She refutes old managers' techniques
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg Marshall Rosenberg (1934-2015) was a psychologist, mediator and educator who developed the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) method. He focused on issues of conflict resolution, empathy and compassionate dialogue. His global workshops empowered people from families to war-torn communities to converse in a more compassionate manner, more friendly and less hostile. Marshall Rosenberg, who argued that most of our conflicts stem from miscommunication and unmet needs, devoted his life to teaching people how to express themselves without becoming aggressive. With the power he has had in guiding therapists, educators, and leaders alike, his
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur, speaker and popular podcaster, and he’s one of the UK’s most influential figures in the field of business and personal development that we know now. Bartlett had much to like at such a young age. He founded Social Chain, a top social media marketing company. But some issues came up in the way of this. Its view is determined by the fact that he learned and changed. The Diary of a CEO, his podcast, has many listeners because it features frank conversations with
The Spirit of Kaizen: Creating Lasting Excellence, One small step at a time by Bob Maurer and Leigh Ann Hirschman
The Spirit of Kaizen: Creating Lasting Excellence, One small step at a time by Bob Maurer and Leigh Ann Hirschman Dr. Robert Maurer is a clinical psychologist who applies the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen for lasting change, both in practice at home and at work. As a consultant for companies like Walt Disney Studios and Costco, Maurer has helped countless institutions and individuals take small, manageable steps towards major change. Co-author Leigh Ann Hirschman is a passionate writer who breaks down complicated content, writing for people around the world who have found Maurer’s observations helpful. #
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking Danish writer and researcher Meik Wiking researches happiness, well-being, and the quality of life. As CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, he is known for his relaxed style as well as his profound acquaintance with Scandinavian culture—especially Danish traditions. His books, both widely acclaimed and recognized by international scholars for their depth of discovery, explore the origins of happiness and what sort of things one can bring to a life that fits into it. Wiking speaks to those in need of practical advice, that is informed
