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A Child Called It

By Dave Pelzer

Advice and How-To

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who…

$100M Leads

By Alex Hormozi

Advice and How-To

You can get 2x, 10x, or 100x more leads than you currently are without changing anything about what you sell… This book contains the playbooks that took me from sleeping on my gym floor to owning a portfolio of companies…

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Man’s Search for Meaning

By Viktor E. Frankl

Advice and How-To

What remains when almost everything has been taken away? In Man’s Search for Meaning, psychiatrist Viktor Frankl recounts his experiences in Nazi concentration camps and reflects on how people endure suffering, loss, and uncertainty. Drawing from both his own experiences and his later work as a psychiatrist, Frankl introduces logotherapy—the idea that the search for personal meaning can become a central force in life. Rather than promising freedom from suffering, the book explores how finding purpose can shape the way we face hardship and move forward.

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The Power of Now

By Eckhart Tolle

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What if peace begins with simply learning to be present? In The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle explores the relationship between the mind, emotional pain, and our experience of the present moment. Rather than getting lost in past regrets or future worries, Tolle invites readers to reconnect with a deeper sense of awareness and Being. Blending spiritual insight with practical guidance, the book takes readers on a journey toward greater presence, inner freedom, and self-understanding—encouraging a different way of experiencing both themselves and the world around them.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Advice and How-To

What does it take to become more effective—not just at work, but in every part of life? In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey presents a practical framework for developing habits that support personal growth, meaningful change, and lasting effectiveness. The book encourages readers to break free from limiting patterns, become more proactive, and build positive behaviors grounded in clear principles. From personal development to leadership and relationships, Covey’s approach offers a structured way to rethink how you live, work, and pursue your goals

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The Mountain Is You

Advice and How-To

What if the habits holding you back are actually trying to protect you? In The Mountain Is You, Brianna Wiest explores self-sabotage through the conflict between conscious goals and unconscious needs. Rather than treating procrastination, anxiety, or recurring patterns as signs that something is wrong with you, she presents them as messages worth understanding. The book takes readers through observing their patterns, doing the difficult work of change, and building greater emotional awareness and self-mastery. It offers a thoughtful framework for understanding why we resist change—and how to move beyond those patterns.