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"The author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work offers a philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload. History's most creative and impactful philosophers, scientists, artists, and writers mastered the art of producing valuable work with staying power. In this book, Cal Newport harnesses the wisdom of these traditional knowledge workers to transform modern jobs. Drawing from research on the habits and mindsets of a varied...
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Come inside a jury room as one juror leads a starkly divided room to consensus. Join a young CIA officer as he recruits a reluctant foreign agent. And sit with an accomplished surgeon as he tries, and fails, to convince yet another cancer patient to opt for the less risky course of treatment. In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden...
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"'Magical thinking' can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: Think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency...
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"Menopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not! This is the empowering approach to self-advocacy that pioneering women's health advocate Dr. Mary Claire Haver takes for women in the midst of hormonal change in The New Menopause. A comprehensive, authoritative book of science-backed information and lived experience, it covers every woman's needs: From changes in your appearance and sleep patterns to neurological, musculoskeletal, psychological,...
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"Healing and thriving after or even during a narcissistic relationship can be challenging, but it is possible. It's Not You shows that the first step is to stop trying to change the narcissistic person, stop blaming yourself, and start giving yourself permission to foster your autonomy and sense of self outside of this relationship"--
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"An illuminating exploration of how to maintain a happy sex life in a long-term relationship, from the New York Times bestselling author of Come as You Are and co-author of Burnout. In Come as You Are, Emily Nagoski, PhD, provided science-backed lessons that revolutionized the way we think about women's sexuality. Now, in Come Together, Nagoski takes on a fundamentally misunderstood subject: good sex. Nagoski breaks down the myths many of us have...
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"Most parents are not child psychologists and that's why it can be hard to discern what are normal childhood anxieties and what is more problematic . However, even with childhood anxieties, parents can learn how to raise resilient, independent, and healthy children with the help of licensed clinical psychologist, Regine Galanti, PhD. Galanti offers a research-based, practical guide for parenting through all ages and stages with strategies to help...
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"Entra en el juzgado mientras un miembro del jurado conduce a un grupo claramente dividido hacia encontrar un consenso. Únete a un joven oficial de la CIA mientras recluta a un agente extranjero renuente. Y siéntate con un cirujano consumado mientras intenta convencer a otro paciente de cáncer de que elija un tratamiento menos riesgoso, y fracasa. En Supercomunicadores, Charles Duhigg mezcla investigaciones profundas con sus conocidas habilidades...
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People who experience neglect or abuse as children often develop an anxious attachment style--resulting in feelings of abandonment and distrust, troubled relationships, and an unhealthy self-image. In this holistic guide, therapist Jennifer Nurick guides readers with an anxious attachment style through a step-by-step process to feel more secure in themselves; cultivate self-worth, self-trust, and confidence; and approach life and relationships from...
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"Everyone longs for a successful and fulfilling life. Yet many of us experience limited success: we may succeed in certain areas of our life, only to struggle in other significant ways. For instance, we may do well at work yet struggle in our home life. We may enjoy certain comforts yet suffer from depression, anxiety, or addictions. How can we experience success and well-being across our life? We can learn to clear the blocks and fears that are holding...
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"Do you have a burning passion to make a lot of money in business? Are you ready to turbocharge your chances of professional and personal success? During his more than four decades as a CEO and serial entrepreneur, Brad Jacobs has created seven flagship companies across different industries, delivering tens of billions of dollars of value to shareholders. In How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success...
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"Leadership is not about fancy titles and status symbols. It's not about taking all the credit when you win or blaming others when you lose. And it's not about micromanaging people's every move. Becoming a great manager and top-performing leader that others would follow no matter what takes skills you can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that build unstoppable teams? In this book, serial entrepreneur...
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"Amid the complexities of modern relationships, loneliness epidemics, and online dating burnout, there's a refreshing alternative: going Solo. "Solos," as coined by behavioral economist Peter McGraw, are people who choose to lead their lives authentically, purposefully, and passionately outside the confines of traditional relationship labels. In a world built for two, Solos break the rules and hold space for every type of individual--single and not....
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One of the most significant sources of suffering comes from our human tendency to avoid difficult emotions. We are not taught how to face these unpleasant, often daily inner experiences (mind-body energies) and so we tend to push them away, ignore them, or become unwittingly overwhelmed by them. Yet how we meet and greet these difficult emotions has everything to do with our well-being, resilience, and ability to connect with ourselves and others....
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"If you have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may experience difficulty staying focused or have problems with interpersonal relationships. You may even go through life feeling like you're different from everyone else. Is it any wonder, then, that you're also twice as likely to suffer from anxiety? ... In [this book], psychologist J. Russell Ramsay offers a comprehensive approach to cope with coexisting ADHD and anxiety. Grounded...
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"Every grief journey is different, but we all need reminders, comfort, and inspiration to come to terms with making necessary changes after a loss, recognizing what we can and can't control, and taking back the power when life creates circumstances where we feel powerless. Love & Grief helps to soften the pain of losing a person in the physical world so that you Remember them with more love than pain Access gratitude alongside the grief Honor their...
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Break free from trauma bonds and develop the healthy, secure, and loving relationships you deserve! If you experienced physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or abandonment as a child, you may struggle with unhealthy relationships as an adult. Hurtful attachments with our caregivers in early childhood can lay the foundation for toxic relationships. Those experiences can even affect the way we handle conflict, our feelings toward sex, and our expectations...
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