Self-Help Books

Self-Help Books describes a diverse selection of titles that focus on self-discovery and self-improvement. The self-help genre is characterized by literature that shares research and advice to promote self-understanding and prompt changes in one's outlook or behavior, thus improving one's quality of life. The Self-Help Collection features texts that discuss topics ranging from business and personal finance to interpersonal relationships, mental health, and sexuality.

Scarcity Brain

by Michael Easter

Publication year 2023

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Mental Health, Space, Self Discovery, Globalization, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Technology

Tags Self-Improvement, Health, Science & Nature, Philosophy, Leadership, Psychology, Psychology, Mental Illness

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Scarcity

by Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir

Publication year 2013

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Conflict, Social Class, Economics, Equality, Wins & Losses

Tags Psychology, Business & Economics, Science & Nature, Sociology, Self-Improvement, Politics & Government, Philosophy, Psychology, Philosophy

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Self Reliance

by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Publication year 1841

Genre Essay / Speech, Nonfiction

Tags Philosophy, Transcendentalism, Education, Education, American Literature, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Self-Improvement, Classic Fiction

“Self-Reliance” is one of the most famous and representative works of the transcendentalist philosopher/author Ralph Waldo Emerson. Transcendentalism was a literary and philosophical movement of the early- and mid-19th century in the United States. Transcendentalist works stress the purity and goodness of individualism and community with nature, especially over the corruption and conformity of human society and institutions. This essay, published in 1841, is an exploration of self-reliance, or self-sufficiency, as a virtue. Emerson emphasizes... Read Self Reliance Summary

Shaken

by Tim Tebow

Publication year 2016

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Mental Health, Self Discovery, Community, Religion & Spirituality

Tags Inspirational, Christian, Sports, Disability, Biography, Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality

Shaken is a 2018 book by NFL quarterback Tim Tebow. In his book, Tebow shares personal experiences, inspirational stories, and biblical scriptures and parables to encourage readers to develop a strong Christian faith. Tebow reveals how his faith has helped him develop a strong identity, find his life’s purpose, and remain hopeful throughout life’s challenges. He coaches the reader to remain open to God’s influence in their life by maintaining strong friendships and asking for... Read Shaken Summary

Shop Class as Soulcraft

by Matthew B. Crawford

Publication year 2009

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Religion & Spirituality

Tags Religion & Spirituality, Education, Education, Business & Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Self-Improvement, Arts & Culture

Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work, published in 2009, is an often personal and meditative pitch for a cultural recommitment to the vocational arts. As a mechanic with a doctorate in philosophy, author Matthew B. Crawford has lived both lives—that of the “knowledge worker” of white-collar culture and that of the manual laborer who solves the problems society faces on a daily basis. He uses the space of the book... Read Shop Class as Soulcraft Summary

Start With Why

by Simon Sinek

Publication year 2009

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Economics, Teamwork, Trust & Doubt

Tags Business & Economics, Inspirational, Leadership, Psychology, Psychology, Self-Improvement

In Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Simon Sinek explores the fundamental question of why some individuals, organizations, and movements succeed while others do not. Published in 2009, this book has been particularly impactful in the spaces of leadership and business strategy, offering a fresh perspective on how leaders can both inspire and motivate others. At the heart of Start With Why is the concept of the “golden circle,” a... Read Start With Why Summary

Stolen Focus

by Johann Hari

Publication year 2022

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Science & Technology, Literature, Education, Mental Health

Tags Psychology, Self-Improvement, Health, Science & Nature, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Leadership, Psychology, Mental Illness

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