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Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by the Arbinger Institute is a thought-provoking book that explores how individuals can overcome self-deception to become more effective leaders and improve relationships in both personal and professional contexts. The book’s central premise is that people often fall into a “box” of self-deception, where they see others
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I will probably re-read this book all my life. You will too if you read it once. This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest is a deeply reflective and empowering book that explores emotional healing and personal growth. The book conveys that healing is not a one-time event but an ongoing process that requires
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I read this book back in 2014, when I was on mat leave with my first son, and the proof is the doodles you see on the cover page of this book that he of course, diligently left for me! 🙂 The fixed versus growth mindset is such a well-known concept now, but ten years
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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim is a beautifully written and contemplative book that offers wisdom on mindfulness, inner peace, and emotional well-being. Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk and teacher, presents a collection of short essays and reflections that encourage readers to slow down in life, pay attention
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The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal is a practical and insightful guide to understanding willpower, backed by scientific research. McGonigal, a health psychologist and Stanford lecturer, explains that willpower is not just about sheer determination—it’s a biological function influenced by various factors like stress, sleep, and even how we think about our goals. By diving
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I was enjoying the beach in Cuba in summer 2024 when I ate this book in three days! What a treat! This book made me want to become a writer, which is an endevour I am working now, in winter 2025, stay assured 🙂 So what is this book about? Writing Life Stories by Bill
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Harriet Lerner’s trilogy—The Dance of Intimacy, The Dance of Anger, and The Dance of Fear—delves into the intricate emotional dances we engage in within relationships, exploring how we navigate intimacy, anger, and fear. Each book, while focusing on a different core emotion, shares Lerner’s signature style: accessible, compassionate, and practical, with deep psychological insight. In
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The Journey Within by Swami Radhanath is a deeply spiritual and reflective book that invites readers to explore their inner selves and discover a higher purpose in life. It’s essentially a guide for those seeking a more meaningful, spiritually fulfilling existence. Swami Radhanath shares his own journey, filled with anecdotes and teachings from his experiences
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Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney is one of those books that gives you a new perspective on something we all think we understand—self-control. It’s based on decades of psychological research but written in a way that feels relatable and easy to grasp. The book’s main message is
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Hi there, my friend! Here I am in November 2023 thinking about my life again. The really funny thing is that in exactly November 2013 I also thought about my life and making changes! This may sound surreal but I do think that every 10 years God wants me to stop and take a hard
REFLECTIONS ON LIFE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE FULLY... 