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.

The New One Minute Manager

by Spencer Johnson, Ken Blanchard

Publication year 2015

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Tags Self-Improvement

The New One Minute Manager (Scribd digital edition) is a business manager’s leadership guide. Though originally published as a best seller in 1982, the authors—Ken Blanchard, PhD and Spencer Johnson, MD—released an updated version of the text for contemporary times in 2015, incorporating philosophies that reflect modern trends and techniques for today’s business leadership. Considered influential figures in business and management, the co-authors wrote the story as a fictional parable (a short and simple tale... Read The New One Minute Manager Summary

The Obstacle is the Way

by Ryan Holiday

Publication year 2014

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Perseverance, Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Tags Self-Improvement, Leadership, Business & Economics, World History, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy

The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumph (2014) is a self-help book by American author Ryan Holiday. Holiday identifies three aspects of confronting obstacles: “Perception,” “Action,” and “Will.” Weaving Stoic philosophy with historical and contemporary anecdotes, Holiday argues that people can turn obstacles into opportunities by changing their perceptions of their problems. Holiday points to role models such as former American president and general Dwight D. Eisenhower, American aviator... Read The Obstacle is the Way Summary

The Pivot Year

by Brianna Wiest

Publication year 2023

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Love, Future, The Past, Self Discovery

Tags Business & Economics, Inspirational, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement, Psychology

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The Power of Habit

by Charles Duhigg

Publication year 2012

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Science & Technology, Power & Greed, Teamwork

Tags Psychology, Inspirational, Self-Improvement, Leadership, Science & Nature, Business & Economics, Sociology, Psychology

Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business investigates the science behind habit formation in the human brain. Drawing on corporate case studies and pioneering scientific experiments, Duhigg analyzes how individuals, organizations, and societies can use the knowledge of habit formation to change their behaviors. Published in 2012 by Random House, the nonfiction book has reached a broad public readership and landed on the New York Times... Read The Power of Habit Summary

The Power of Moments

by Chip Heath, Dan Heath

Publication year 2017

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Teamwork, Community

Tags Self-Improvement, Psychology

In The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have an Extraordinary Impact, published in 2017, Chip Heath and Dan Heath demonstrate how specific experiences become “defining moments,” and describe how individuals and organizations can create more of those. Using evidence from the fields of education, healthcare, hospitality, and workplace settings, this book is designed for those in positions of leadership, educators, service professionals, and parents interested in developing practical methods to enhance motivation, loyalty, and... Read The Power of Moments Summary

The Purpose Driven Life

by Rick Warren

Publication year 2002

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Religion & Spirituality, Death, Good & Evil

Tags Religion & Spirituality, Christian, Inspirational, Self-Improvement

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren, an American evangelical Christian pastor and author, is a work of Christian literature that offers guidance by means of a 40-day personal, spiritual journey. Warren brings his experience in spiritual leadership to this text, exploring what he identifies as God’s five purposes for human life on Earth. This framework seeks to serve as a blueprint for Christian living in the modern... Read The Purpose Driven Life Summary