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Personal Development Book Summaries

The Workshop Survival Guide
by Rob Fitzpatrick • 2019
Design workshops backward: specific outcomes first, slides last, format matched to content.
4.36
485
The Workshop Survival Guide Summary
The Workshop Survival Guide
Design workshops backward: specific outcomes first, slides last, format matched to content.
by Rob Fitzpatrick 2019 221 pages
4.36
485 ratings
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom
by Suze Orman • 1997
Financial freedom starts with your childhood money story. Nine steps to heal it and build wealth.
3.79
3k+
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom Summary
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom
Financial freedom starts with your childhood money story. Nine steps to heal it and build wealth.
by Suze Orman 1997 338 pages
3.79
3k+ ratings
The E-Myth Manager
by Michael E. Gerber • 2004
Management doesn't work when you try to control people. Fix it by designing the work instead.
3.77
318
The E-Myth Manager Summary
The E-Myth Manager
Management doesn't work when you try to control people. Fix it by designing the work instead.
by Michael E. Gerber 2004 256 pages
3.77
318 ratings
Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
by Scott Rieckens • 2019
How one couple cut spending, saved 50% of income, and bought back decades.
3.75
3k+
Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Summary
Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
How one couple cut spending, saved 50% of income, and bought back decades.
by Scott Rieckens 2019 224 pages
3.75
3k+ ratings
Motivation
by Brian Tracy • 2013
A hiring formula and a first-week overload: the motivation system that works when pep talks fail.
3.94
500+
Motivation Summary
Motivation
A hiring formula and a first-week overload: the motivation system that works when pep talks fail.
by Brian Tracy 2013 128 pages
3.94
500+ ratings
Healing Developmental Trauma
by Laurence Heller • 2012
Childhood survival strategies harden into adult identity. A somatic method for softening them.
4.26
1k+
Healing Developmental Trauma Summary
Healing Developmental Trauma
Childhood survival strategies harden into adult identity. A somatic method for softening them.
by Laurence Heller 2012 321 pages
4.26
1k+ ratings
The Science of Overcoming Procrastination
by Patrick King • 2018
Why your brain chooses scrolling over working, and the specific tactics to flip the switch.
4.05
473
The Science of Overcoming Procrastination Summary
The Science of Overcoming Procrastination
Why your brain chooses scrolling over working, and the specific tactics to flip the switch.
by Patrick King 2018 238 pages
4.05
473 ratings
Forgiveness is a Choice
by Robert D. Enright • 2001
Anger hurts you more than the offender. A structured path to forgiveness, without conditions.
4.03
369
Forgiveness is a Choice Summary
Forgiveness is a Choice
Anger hurts you more than the offender. A structured path to forgiveness, without conditions.
by Robert D. Enright 2001 299 pages
4.03
369 ratings
The Magician's Way
by William Whitecloud • 2004
Buried in inventory, a CEO learns a retired executive's system for turning waste into profit.
4.13
500+
The Magician's Way Summary
The Magician's Way
Buried in inventory, a CEO learns a retired executive's system for turning waste into profit.
by William Whitecloud 2004 256 pages
4.13
500+ ratings
101 Things Your Dad Never Told You About Men
by Bruce Bryans • 2012
The unspoken male relationship manual: ten truths he wishes you knew, and exactly how to use them.
3.78
287
101 Things Your Dad Never Told You About Men Summary
101 Things Your Dad Never Told You About Men
The unspoken male relationship manual: ten truths he wishes you knew, and exactly how to use them.
by Bruce Bryans 2012 103 pages
3.78
287 ratings
Lessons for Living
by Phil Stutz • 2023
Your anger, shame, and grief are hidden fuel. Concrete techniques to transform them into momentum.
4.20
1k+
Lessons for Living Summary
Lessons for Living
Your anger, shame, and grief are hidden fuel. Concrete techniques to transform them into momentum.
by Phil Stutz 2023 191 pages
4.20
1k+ ratings
See you at the top (Motivational Audio Library) by unknown on 01/01/2010 25th (twenty-fifth) anniversary edition
by Zig Ziglar • 1977
Raise your self-image, help other people win, and the rest of success follows.
4.23
14k+
See you at the top (Motivational Audio Library) by unknown on 01/01/2010 25th (twenty-fifth) anniversary edition Summary
See you at the top (Motivational Audio Library) by unknown on 01/01/2010 25th (twenty-fifth) anniversary edition
Raise your self-image, help other people win, and the rest of success follows.
by Zig Ziglar 1977
4.23
14k+ ratings
You Are a Badass Every Day
by Jen Sincero • 2018
Ten minutes a day to align your energy, reframe fear, and stay too stubborn to quit.
3.82
13k+
You Are a Badass Every Day Summary
You Are a Badass Every Day
Ten minutes a day to align your energy, reframe fear, and stay too stubborn to quit.
by Jen Sincero 2018 224 pages
3.82
13k+ ratings
The Secret Daily Teachings
by Rhonda Byrne • 2008
365 daily teachings that show how to think and feel your way to the life you want.
4.31
4k+
The Secret Daily Teachings Summary
The Secret Daily Teachings
365 daily teachings that show how to think and feel your way to the life you want.
by Rhonda Byrne 2008 384 pages
4.31
4k+ ratings
Time Management Magic
by Lee Cockerell • 2015
A Disney executive's four-level system for deciding what to do first when everything screams urgent.
4.04
500+
Time Management Magic Summary
Time Management Magic
A Disney executive's four-level system for deciding what to do first when everything screams urgent.
by Lee Cockerell 2015 110 pages
4.04
500+ ratings
80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!
by Damon Zahariades • 2018
Find your 20 percent: the clients, habits, and people that actually matter. Cut the rest.
3.78
1k+
80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process! Summary
80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!
Find your 20 percent: the clients, habits, and people that actually matter. Cut the rest.
by Damon Zahariades 2018 180 pages
3.78
1k+ ratings
The Polymath
by Waqas Ahmed • 2019
History's true geniuses refused to pick a lane. Why versatility beats narrow expertise every time.
3.86
413
The Polymath Summary
The Polymath
History's true geniuses refused to pick a lane. Why versatility beats narrow expertise every time.
by Waqas Ahmed 2019 336 pages
3.86
413 ratings
And Baby Makes Three
by John M. Gottman • 2007
After a baby, most couples drift apart. Six skills that keep the close ones connected.
3.80
1k+
And Baby Makes Three Summary
And Baby Makes Three
After a baby, most couples drift apart. Six skills that keep the close ones connected.
by John M. Gottman 2007 272 pages
3.80
1k+ ratings
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart
by Susan Piver • 2009
Your heartbreak is the raw material for wisdom. Buddhist practices to make that transformation real.
4.14
1k+
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart Summary
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart
Your heartbreak is the raw material for wisdom. Buddhist practices to make that transformation real.
by Susan Piver 2009 240 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Why Do I Do That?
by Joseph Burgo • 2012
Your defenses protect you from pain but keep you trapped. Learn to spot and loosen them.
4.15
1k+
Why Do I Do That? Summary
Why Do I Do That?
Your defenses protect you from pain but keep you trapped. Learn to spot and loosen them.
by Joseph Burgo 2012 242 pages
4.15
1k+ ratings
The Psychology of Winning
by Denis Waitley • 1984
Ten inner traits turn ambition into consistent winning. The first is how you see yourself.
4.18
1k+
The Psychology of Winning Summary
The Psychology of Winning
Ten inner traits turn ambition into consistent winning. The first is how you see yourself.
by Denis Waitley 1984 176 pages
4.18
1k+ ratings
Love Your Enemies
by Arthur C. Brooks • 2019
Contempt destroys marriages and countries alike. The way out is not what you'd expect.
4.29
3k+
Love Your Enemies Summary
Love Your Enemies
Contempt destroys marriages and countries alike. The way out is not what you'd expect.
by Arthur C. Brooks 2019 256 pages
4.29
3k+ ratings
The Trick to Money Is Having Some
by Stuart Wilde • 1989
Money follows permission, not effort. Most people never grant it to themselves.
4.00
463
The Trick to Money Is Having Some Summary
The Trick to Money Is Having Some
Money follows permission, not effort. Most people never grant it to themselves.
by Stuart Wilde 1989 210 pages
4.00
463 ratings
To-Do List Formula
by Damon Zahariades • 2016
Most to-do lists are wish lists in disguise. The seven-task fix that turns overwhelm into done.
3.95
4k+
To-Do List Formula Summary
To-Do List Formula
Most to-do lists are wish lists in disguise. The seven-task fix that turns overwhelm into done.
by Damon Zahariades 2016 107 pages
3.95
4k+ ratings
The Energy Bus Field Guide
by Jon Gordon • 2017
The bus metaphor, now with action plans: ten weeks to a positive, purpose-driven team.
4.19
235
The Energy Bus Field Guide Summary
The Energy Bus Field Guide
The bus metaphor, now with action plans: ten weeks to a positive, purpose-driven team.
by Jon Gordon 2017 144 pages
4.19
235 ratings
Breakfast with Seneca
by David Fideler • 2021
You're free but enslaved to anger, worry, and wasted time. Seneca's fix for all three.
4.28
3k+
Breakfast with Seneca Summary
Breakfast with Seneca
You're free but enslaved to anger, worry, and wasted time. Seneca's fix for all three.
by David Fideler 2021 288 pages
4.28
3k+ ratings
Runner's World Running on Air
by Budd Coates • 2013
The breathing pattern that balances footstrike impact and gives you a built-in pace coach.
3.63
359
Runner's World Running on Air Summary
Runner's World Running on Air
The breathing pattern that balances footstrike impact and gives you a built-in pace coach.
by Budd Coates 2013 288 pages
3.63
359 ratings
Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does
by Susan Fowler • 2014
Rewards and punishments backfire. Real motivation runs on three psychological needs, not incentives.
3.69
1k+
Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does Summary
Why Motivating People Doesn't Work . . . and What Does
Rewards and punishments backfire. Real motivation runs on three psychological needs, not incentives.
by Susan Fowler 2014 232 pages
3.69
1k+ ratings
The Power of Charm
by Brian Tracy • 2006
The listening, voice, and body language drills that turn charm into a skill anyone can learn.
3.67
1k+
The Power of Charm Summary
The Power of Charm
The listening, voice, and body language drills that turn charm into a skill anyone can learn.
by Brian Tracy 2006 144 pages
3.67
1k+ ratings
Exam Warriors
by Narendra Modi • 2018
Make exam season a celebration: habits that replace panic with calm and self-trust.
4.21
500+
Exam Warriors Summary
Exam Warriors
Make exam season a celebration: habits that replace panic with calm and self-trust.
by Narendra Modi 2018 208 pages
4.21
500+ ratings
No B.S. Direct Marketing
by Dan S. Kennedy • 2006
Spend a dollar, get two back: the direct-response rules for marketing that pays for itself.
4.1
500+
No B.S. Direct Marketing Summary
No B.S. Direct Marketing
Spend a dollar, get two back: the direct-response rules for marketing that pays for itself.
by Dan S. Kennedy 2006 288 pages
4.1
500+ ratings
Social Intelligence
by Jonny Bell • 2014
The silent 93% of communication: read it, send it, and connect with anyone you meet.
3.20
97
Social Intelligence Summary
Social Intelligence
The silent 93% of communication: read it, send it, and connect with anyone you meet.
by Jonny Bell 2014 64 pages
3.20
97 ratings
The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord
by T.D. Jakes • 1998
A lasting marriage starts before the vows: learn to be whole alone, anchored in God.
4.39
1k+
The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord Summary
The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord
A lasting marriage starts before the vows: learn to be whole alone, anchored in God.
by T.D. Jakes 1998 256 pages
4.39
1k+ ratings
Becoming the One
by Sheleana Aiyana • 2022
The relationship you're looking for is on the other side of the wounds you're avoiding.
4.35
2k+
Becoming the One Summary
Becoming the One
The relationship you're looking for is on the other side of the wounds you're avoiding.
by Sheleana Aiyana 2022 313 pages
4.35
2k+ ratings
The Anxiety Toolkit
by Alice Boyes • 2015
The thinking habits that turn everyday anxiety into a stalled life, and how to interrupt them.
3.89
1k+
The Anxiety Toolkit Summary
The Anxiety Toolkit
The thinking habits that turn everyday anxiety into a stalled life, and how to interrupt them.
by Alice Boyes 2015 240 pages
3.89
1k+ ratings
The Perfectionism Workbook
by Taylor Newendorp • 2018
Perfectionism creates the anxiety and procrastination it claims to cure. Break the cycle with CBT.
4.25
151
The Perfectionism Workbook Summary
The Perfectionism Workbook
Perfectionism creates the anxiety and procrastination it claims to cure. Break the cycle with CBT.
by Taylor Newendorp 2018 224 pages
4.25
151 ratings
A Leader's Legacy
by James M. Kouzes • 2006
Your team won't remember the CEO. They'll remember you. How to earn a legacy worth leaving.
3.77
500+
A Leader's Legacy Summary
A Leader's Legacy
Your team won't remember the CEO. They'll remember you. How to earn a legacy worth leaving.
by James M. Kouzes 2006 208 pages
3.77
500+ ratings
Digital Body Language
by Erica Dhawan • 2021
Half your emails land wrong. The cues, channels, and timing that fix digital communication.
3.71
1k+
Digital Body Language Summary
Digital Body Language
Half your emails land wrong. The cues, channels, and timing that fix digital communication.
by Erica Dhawan 2021 288 pages
3.71
1k+ ratings
Your Future Self
by Hal Hershfield • 2023
Your brain registers your future self as another person. The science of making that self matter.
3.66
500+
Your Future Self Summary
Your Future Self
Your brain registers your future self as another person. The science of making that self matter.
by Hal Hershfield 2023 304 pages
3.66
500+ ratings
I Love You But I Don't Trust You
by Mira Kirshenbaum • 2012
Not all betrayal is infidelity. Rebuilding trust after lies, neglect, secrets, or worse.
4.07
500+
I Love You But I Don't Trust You Summary
I Love You But I Don't Trust You
Not all betrayal is infidelity. Rebuilding trust after lies, neglect, secrets, or worse.
by Mira Kirshenbaum 2012 304 pages
4.07
500+ ratings
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge
by Clay Scroggins • 2017
The title doesn't make the leader. Influence does. How to earn it when you lack authority.
3.72
6k+
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Summary
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge
The title doesn't make the leader. Influence does. How to earn it when you lack authority.
by Clay Scroggins 2017 240 pages
3.72
6k+ ratings
It Works How and Why
by Narcotic Anonymous • 1993
The blueprint under the steps: spiritual principles that dismantle addiction and reconstruct a life.
4.54
199
It Works How and Why Summary
It Works How and Why
The blueprint under the steps: spiritual principles that dismantle addiction and reconstruct a life.
by Narcotic Anonymous 1993 221 pages
4.54
199 ratings
Public Speaking for Success
by Dale Carnegie • 2006
Stage confidence isn't personality. It's what happens when preparation meets genuine conviction.
3.98
500+
Public Speaking for Success Summary
Public Speaking for Success
Stage confidence isn't personality. It's what happens when preparation meets genuine conviction.
by Dale Carnegie 2006 464 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
Use Your Head
by Tony Buzan • 2003
A system for reading faster, remembering more, and thinking in pictures, not in lists.
3.87
1k+
Use Your Head Summary
Use Your Head
A system for reading faster, remembering more, and thinking in pictures, not in lists.
by Tony Buzan 2003 157 pages
3.87
1k+ ratings
Present Over Perfect
by Shauna Niequist • 2016
Your drive for more costs you what matters. The way back starts with a word you hate: no.
3.82
64k+
Present Over Perfect Summary
Present Over Perfect
Your drive for more costs you what matters. The way back starts with a word you hate: no.
by Shauna Niequist 2016 240 pages
3.82
64k+ ratings
Writing for Busy Readers
by Todd Rogers • 2023
Most people won't read what you write. A behavioral scientist's rules for changing that.
3.87
1k+
Writing for Busy Readers Summary
Writing for Busy Readers
Most people won't read what you write. A behavioral scientist's rules for changing that.
by Todd Rogers 2023 256 pages
3.87
1k+ ratings
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
by Margareta Magnusson • 2017
The decluttering practice from Sweden that spares your family the job no one should inherit.
3.42
33k+
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Summary
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
The decluttering practice from Sweden that spares your family the job no one should inherit.
by Margareta Magnusson 2017 224 pages
3.42
33k+ ratings
Talent Is Never Enough
by John C. Maxwell • 2006
Natural ability gets the interview. Character, focus, and grit land the job.
4.21
2k+
Talent Is Never Enough Summary
Talent Is Never Enough
Natural ability gets the interview. Character, focus, and grit land the job.
by John C. Maxwell 2006 283 pages
4.21
2k+ ratings
The Religion of Tomorrow
by Ken Wilber • 2016
Enlightenment needs three tracks. Skip the shadow work, and even deep meditation backfires.
4.19
266
The Religion of Tomorrow Summary
The Religion of Tomorrow
Enlightenment needs three tracks. Skip the shadow work, and even deep meditation backfires.
by Ken Wilber 2016 816 pages
4.19
266 ratings
Great Ceos Are Lazy
by Jim Schleckser • 2016
One bottleneck at a time: how top CEOs multiply output by doing less, not more.
4.26
393
Great Ceos Are Lazy Summary
Great Ceos Are Lazy
One bottleneck at a time: how top CEOs multiply output by doing less, not more.
by Jim Schleckser 2016
4.26
393 ratings
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