The Scout Mindset
Scouts want to see what's really there; soldiers defend what they already believe. How to be more of a scout.
The library
Every book here has an original analysis: the central message, key ideas, an honest critique and a plan to put it into practice.
- 150 books
- 163 authors
- 16 categories
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is built through practices, not praise. Six habits for lasting self-respect.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Stop trying to care about everything. Choose what's worth caring about, and accept that struggle is part of a good life.
The Total Money Makeover
A step-by-step plan to get out of debt and take control of your money.
The Untethered Soul
You are the one who notices the voice in your head, not the voice itself.
Think Again
The ability to rethink and unlearn is a superpower. How to question your own opinions and open other minds.
Thinking in Bets
Good decisions can have bad outcomes. A former poker champion on deciding under uncertainty.
Tiny Habits
Start so small it feels silly, attach it to something you already do, and celebrate. A kind, research-based way to…
Tuesdays with Morrie
A journalist's weekly visits with his dying former professor become lessons on love, work and what matters.
When Things Fall Apart
Buddhist wisdom for difficult times: lean into discomfort instead of running from it.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Short reflections on bringing mindfulness into everyday life, from the founder of MBSR.
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
Bite-sized tools from a clinical psychologist for low mood, anxiety, stress and self-doubt.
Your Money or Your Life
See money as your life energy, and you'll spend it very differently. A nine-step programme.
Zero to One
Real progress means creating something new, not copying. Contrarian ideas on startups and the future.
Atlas of the Heart
Eighty-seven emotions and experiences, mapped and explained, so you can name what you feel.
Awaken the Giant Within
Change your decisions, beliefs and questions, and your life changes with them. A high-energy, all-in-one guide.
Boundaries
A Christian classic on taking responsibility for your life and setting healthy limits with others.
Breath
How we breathe affects health and stress. A journalist's exploration of breathing practices.
Broke Millennial
Friendly, practical money basics for young adults: budgeting, debt, credit and money conversations.
Company of One
Growth isn't always better. Build a business that's small, resilient and designed around the life you want.
Eat That Frog!
Do the hardest, most important task first, and the rest of the day gets easier. Twenty-one quick techniques against…
Effortless
What if the important things didn't have to be so hard? The follow-up to Essentialism on making essential work easier.
Good to Great
What turned good companies into great ones? A research team's influential, and debated, findings.
Hidden Potential
Potential isn't about where you start but how far you travel. How character skills and good systems help people grow.