How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
A classic, practical guide to breaking the worry habit, from the author of How to Win Friends.
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
Ikigai
Find your reason for getting up in the morning, with lessons from people in Okinawa.
Leaders Eat Last
Great leaders make people feel safe, and teams thrive because of it.
Lost Connections
A journalist explores social causes of depression and anxiety, such as disconnection from people and meaning.
Make Time
Choose one highlight each day, protect it from distraction and recharge your energy. A friendly, experiment-based…
Mastery
The path from apprentice to master, told through the lives of historical figures. A long, inspiring study of skill and…
Mating in Captivity
Why desire fades in long relationships, and how to keep it alive. A thoughtful, cross-cultural exploration.
Multipliers
Some leaders drain intelligence from their teams; others multiply it. How to become a multiplier.
Never Finished
David Goggins's follow-up: the battle for self-mastery never ends.
Outliers
Success isn't only about talent. Opportunity, timing, culture and practice shape who gets ahead.
Outlive
A physician's framework for living longer and better, with a strong focus on exercise and prevention.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Learn the difference between assets and liabilities, and money starts to make sense. A best-selling mindset book.
Talk Like TED
What makes great talks great: passion, stories, novelty and practice.
The $100 Startup
You don't need much money to start a business. Stories and steps from people who started with very little.
The 12 Week Year
Treat every 12 weeks as a full year. A system for focused goals, weekly plans and honest scorekeeping.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Leadership is influence. Twenty-one principles from one of the most prolific writers on the subject.
The 4-Hour Workweek
Rethink work so it funds your life instead of consuming it. A bold, controversial guide to lifestyle design.
The 5 Second Rule
Count 5-4-3-2-1 and move before your brain talks you out of it. A simple trick for everyday courage.
The Compound Effect
Small, smart choices made consistently over time create big results. A motivating reminder that there are no shortcuts.
The Confidence Code
Two journalists explore why many women underestimate themselves, and how confidence can be built through action.
The Happiness Advantage
Happiness fuels success, not the other way round. Seven principles from positive psychology applied to work.
The Magic of Thinking Big
You're capable of more than you think, and the size of your thinking shapes the size of your results. A warm classic.
The Miracle Morning
Win the first hour of the day with six simple practices, and the rest of the day tends to follow.
The Mountain Is You
The biggest obstacle in your way is often your own behaviour, and that's good news. Understanding self-sabotage.