The Courage to be Disliked by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi
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Solve for happy by Mo Gawdat
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Art of War by Sun Tzu In more recent times researchers have been debating the fact that Sun Tzu – the ancient Chinese strategist – wrote The Art of War. Although much of his life is shrouded in mystery, the records reveal that he lived in the Spring and Autumn period. His perennial military treatise has shaped and influenced thinking in Eastern and Western worlds about leadership, strategy and warfare. The enduring significance of Sun Tzu’s wisdom in business, politics, or self-betterment has underscored the immense force of his ideas. In 13 chapters, the book
Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life
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Shinto: The Way Home by Thomas P. Kasulis
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The Devil you know – Dr Gwen Adshead
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Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level by Mark Divine Mark Divine is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL commander, entrepreneur, and bestselling author specializing in leadership, mental toughness, and resilience. After an illustrious career in the Navy where he served in successive deployments and was a SEAL trainer, Divine sought to help others develop the mental and physical toughness needed to thrive in high-pressure environments. He founded SEALFIT, a fitness program that marries the Navy SEAL training ethos with holistic well-being philosophies. In everything that Divine does, he stresses that
The Resilience Factor by Andrew Shatte and Karen Reivich
The Resilience Factor by Andrew Shatte and Karen Reivich Andrew Shatte, Ph.D., is a leading expert in resilience and a research professor at the University of Arizona. He has devoted his career to understanding how individuals and organisations can build mental toughness and bounce back from adversity. His co-author, Karen Reivich, Ph.D., is a renowned psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and an expert in positive psychology. Together, they combine decades of research in cognitive-behavioural therapy and resilience to develop practical, science-backed strategies for cultivating resilience in everyday life. Their work draws on the fields of
A Monk’s Guide to Finding Joy by Gelong Thubten
A Monk's Guide to Finding Joy by Gelong Thubten Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and author of books that aim to make mindfulness and compassion accessible to contemporary audiences. Ordained in the Tibetan tradition for over 25 years, he continues to teach meditation all over the world with a blend between ancient wisdom combined with contemporary resonance. Thubten works with universities, businesses, schools, and hospitals looking for practical, actionable techniques for improving well-being, resilience as well as inner peace. A Monk’s Guide to Finding Joy explains how mindfulness and meditation can change life
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai by Anthony Raymond
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai by Anthony Raymond Anthony Raymond is an independent author specializing in productivity and self-improvement. His focus is on synthesizing Eastern philosophies and practical methods of living today. Many of his best-known titles, especially, focus on continuous improvement through Kaizen & Ikigai and finding your vocation. Raymond's writing is marked by its pragmatic manner and clear presentation, enabling a wide audience to comprehend complex concepts. His writing attracted praise for its ability to incite success, for its emphasis in motivating readers to live their lives purposefully, then for making
