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Personal Growth Book Summaries

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
by Gary Chapman • 2011
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
3.68
6k+
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Summary
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
by Gary Chapman 2011 224 pages
3.68
6k+ ratings
Intimacy & Desire
by David Schnarch • 2009
Desire fades when growth stops. The bedroom is just the first place it shows up.
4.21
466
Intimacy & Desire Summary
Intimacy & Desire
Desire fades when growth stops. The bedroom is just the first place it shows up.
by David Schnarch 2009 448 pages
4.21
466 ratings
The One-Page Financial Plan
by Carl Richards • 2015
The financial plan that matters most fits on one page and starts before the numbers.
3.77
2k+
The One-Page Financial Plan Summary
The One-Page Financial Plan
The financial plan that matters most fits on one page and starts before the numbers.
by Carl Richards 2015 224 pages
3.77
2k+ 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
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle
by Jim Rohn • 1991
Your philosophy and attitude shape every result; here is the internal work most self-help skips.
4.41
1k+
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle Summary
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle
Your philosophy and attitude shape every result; here is the internal work most self-help skips.
by Jim Rohn 1991 121 pages
4.41
1k+ ratings
Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic
by Jennifer L. Scott • 2015
Poise can be learned. The French method for dressing, moving, and speaking with effortless elegance.
3.83
2k+
Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic Summary
Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic
Poise can be learned. The French method for dressing, moving, and speaking with effortless elegance.
by Jennifer L. Scott 2015 288 pages
3.83
2k+ 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
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
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
The Direct Way
by Adyashanti • 2021
Awakening is not a distant goal. Thirty practices to recognize it now, here, in ordinary life.
4.41
149
The Direct Way Summary
The Direct Way
Awakening is not a distant goal. Thirty practices to recognize it now, here, in ordinary life.
by Adyashanti 2021 144 pages
4.41
149 ratings
The Greatness Guide
by Robin Sharma • 2006
Ten shifts in mindset and schedule that separate those who plateau from those who keep rising.
4.06
8k+
The Greatness Guide Summary
The Greatness Guide
Ten shifts in mindset and schedule that separate those who plateau from those who keep rising.
by Robin Sharma 2006 242 pages
4.06
8k+ ratings
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood
by Jim Fay • 2000
How you handle a toddler's misbehavior shapes the teenager. Change the approach before age six.
4.12
5k+
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood Summary
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood
How you handle a toddler's misbehavior shapes the teenager. Change the approach before age six.
by Jim Fay 2000 174 pages
4.12
5k+ 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
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
Aspiration
by Agnes Callard • 2018
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
3.76
204
Aspiration Summary
Aspiration
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
by Agnes Callard 2018 304 pages
3.76
204 ratings
The Art Of Being Ruthless
by Michael Sloan • 2016
Redefine ruthlessness as self-mastery, quit people-pleasing, and master healthy confrontation.
4.18
233
The Art Of Being Ruthless Summary
The Art Of Being Ruthless
Redefine ruthlessness as self-mastery, quit people-pleasing, and master healthy confrontation.
by Michael Sloan 2016 211 pages
4.18
233 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
Hour of the Heart
by Irvin D. Yalom • 2024
A legendary therapist's final casebook: single sessions on Zoom, and the relationship is the cure.
4.46
2k+
Hour of the Heart Summary
Hour of the Heart
A legendary therapist's final casebook: single sessions on Zoom, and the relationship is the cure.
by Irvin D. Yalom 2024 288 pages
4.46
2k+ ratings
The Introvert's Way
by Sophia Dembling • 2012
You don't need fixing; you need better boundaries. A permission slip for the quiet life you want.
3.66
5k+
The Introvert's Way Summary
The Introvert's Way
You don't need fixing; you need better boundaries. A permission slip for the quiet life you want.
by Sophia Dembling 2012 198 pages
3.66
5k+ ratings
Not a Fan
by Kyle Idleman • 2011
Jesus didn't want crowds; he wanted commitment. Most churchgoers are still in the stands.
4.20
38k+
Not a Fan Summary
Not a Fan
Jesus didn't want crowds; he wanted commitment. Most churchgoers are still in the stands.
by Kyle Idleman 2011 215 pages
4.20
38k+ ratings
Pray First
by Chris Hodges • 2022
Stop saving God for emergencies. Build the habits that make prayer your default.
4.48
1k+
Pray First Summary
Pray First
Stop saving God for emergencies. Build the habits that make prayer your default.
by Chris Hodges 2022 272 pages
4.48
1k+ ratings
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
by Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD • 2022
Daughters of narcissistic mothers: quiet self-doubt, set boundaries that stick, trust your own mind.
3.96
2k+
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Summary
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Daughters of narcissistic mothers: quiet self-doubt, set boundaries that stick, trust your own mind.
by Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD 2022 186 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Manipulation, Body Language, Dark Psychology, NLP, Mind Control and How to Analyze People
by Jake Smith • 2019
Ninety-three percent of communication is nonverbal. The playbook for reading what words never say.
3.03
131
Manipulation, Body Language, Dark Psychology, NLP, Mind Control and How to Analyze People Summary
Manipulation, Body Language, Dark Psychology, NLP, Mind Control and How to Analyze People
Ninety-three percent of communication is nonverbal. The playbook for reading what words never say.
by Jake Smith 2019 417 pages
3.03
131 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
Happy as a Dane
by Malene Rydahl • 2014
Denmark wins at happiness. The reason isn't money or luck: it's ten learnable cultural habits.
3.46
500+
Happy as a Dane Summary
Happy as a Dane
Denmark wins at happiness. The reason isn't money or luck: it's ten learnable cultural habits.
by Malene Rydahl 2014 144 pages
3.46
500+ ratings
Kale and Coffee
by Kevin Gianni • 2015
One blood test ends the diet war, then builds a health plan your body will keep.
3.57
272
Kale and Coffee Summary
Kale and Coffee
One blood test ends the diet war, then builds a health plan your body will keep.
by Kevin Gianni 2015 248 pages
3.57
272 ratings
Do the Work
by Gary John Bishop • 2019
Self-talk built your limits. The no-excuses path to tearing them down through kept promises.
3.80
1k+
Do the Work Summary
Do the Work
Self-talk built your limits. The no-excuses path to tearing them down through kept promises.
by Gary John Bishop 2019 144 pages
3.80
1k+ ratings
The Jealousy Workbook
by Kathy Labriola • 2013
A jealousy workbook built for open relationships: exercises that name the fear, then shrink it.
3.99
314
The Jealousy Workbook Summary
The Jealousy Workbook
A jealousy workbook built for open relationships: exercises that name the fear, then shrink it.
by Kathy Labriola 2013 200 pages
3.99
314 ratings
Learning
by Harvey Segler • 2015
Twenty focused hours can take you from novice to proficient. Here is how to spend them.
3.02
184
Learning Summary
Learning
Twenty focused hours can take you from novice to proficient. Here is how to spend them.
by Harvey Segler 2015 78 pages
3.02
184 ratings
The Ego Is Not the Real You
by David R. Hawkins • 2021
The self you defend is a phantom. Surrender it, and awareness of your undivided nature remains.
4.15
117
The Ego Is Not the Real You Summary
The Ego Is Not the Real You
The self you defend is a phantom. Surrender it, and awareness of your undivided nature remains.
by David R. Hawkins 2021 151 pages
4.15
117 ratings
Deeper
by Dane C. Ortlund • 2021
Tired of trying to be a better Christian? The change you want begins where your own efforts end.
4.58
7k+
Deeper Summary
Deeper
Tired of trying to be a better Christian? The change you want begins where your own efforts end.
by Dane C. Ortlund 2021 192 pages
4.58
7k+ ratings
Mind Your Mindset
by Michael Hyatt • 2022
Your brain is a story engine. Learn to question the tale it spins.
3.72
500+
Mind Your Mindset Summary
Mind Your Mindset
Your brain is a story engine. Learn to question the tale it spins.
by Michael Hyatt 2022 238 pages
3.72
500+ ratings
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
by Adele Faber • 1995
A teacher's script for the moments praise fails and punishment makes things worse.
4.13
2k+
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn Summary
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
A teacher's script for the moments praise fails and punishment makes things worse.
by Adele Faber 1995 272 pages
4.13
2k+ ratings
The Power of Unwavering Focus
by Dandapani • 2022
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
4.30
500+
The Power of Unwavering Focus Summary
The Power of Unwavering Focus
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
by Dandapani 2022
4.30
500+ ratings
Awakening Shakti
by Sally Kempton • 2013
Eleven Tantric goddesses as inner energies: activate them for courage, abundance, and liberation.
4.39
1k+
Awakening Shakti Summary
Awakening Shakti
Eleven Tantric goddesses as inner energies: activate them for courage, abundance, and liberation.
by Sally Kempton 2013 394 pages
4.39
1k+ ratings
Adult ADHD
by Thom Hartmann • 2016
ADHD entrepreneurs start 300% more businesses. The reason is evolutionary. Here's the playbook.
3.70
360
Adult ADHD Summary
Adult ADHD
ADHD entrepreneurs start 300% more businesses. The reason is evolutionary. Here's the playbook.
by Thom Hartmann 2016 174 pages
3.70
360 ratings
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
by Noah Rasheta • 2018
Most of your suffering is optional, and the Buddha laid out exactly how to opt out.
4.45
6k+
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners Summary
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
Most of your suffering is optional, and the Buddha laid out exactly how to opt out.
by Noah Rasheta 2018 152 pages
4.45
6k+ ratings
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control
by Katherine Morgan Schafler • 2023
Perfectionism isn't a defect. Mismanaged, it burns you out; harnessed, it builds the life you want.
4.13
10k+
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control Summary
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control
Perfectionism isn't a defect. Mismanaged, it burns you out; harnessed, it builds the life you want.
by Katherine Morgan Schafler 2023 352 pages
4.13
10k+ ratings
Redeeming Your Time
by Jordan Raynor • 2021
Your worth is not your output. From that freedom, how to get the right things done.
4.45
1k+
Redeeming Your Time Summary
Redeeming Your Time
Your worth is not your output. From that freedom, how to get the right things done.
by Jordan Raynor 2021 256 pages
4.45
1k+ ratings
Leadership Coaching
by Tony Stoltzfus • 2005
Jesus' way: a coaching method that replaces advice with questions and multiplies leadership impact.
4.29
324
Leadership Coaching Summary
Leadership Coaching
Jesus' way: a coaching method that replaces advice with questions and multiplies leadership impact.
by Tony Stoltzfus 2005 318 pages
4.29
324 ratings
Self-Knowledge
by The School of Life • 2018
What drives you is mostly invisible. A practice for meeting the self you avoid.
3.99
2k+
Self-Knowledge Summary
Self-Knowledge
What drives you is mostly invisible. A practice for meeting the self you avoid.
by The School of Life 2018 93 pages
3.99
2k+ ratings
Ask For It
by Linda Babcock • 2008
Why women leave thousands unasked, and the negotiation playbook that closes the gap.
4
1k+
Ask For It Summary
Ask For It
Why women leave thousands unasked, and the negotiation playbook that closes the gap.
by Linda Babcock 2008 324 pages
4
1k+ ratings
The Message of You
by Judy Carter • 2013
Your life stories are worth paying for. A blueprint for turning them into a speaking career.
4.39
159
The Message of You Summary
The Message of You
Your life stories are worth paying for. A blueprint for turning them into a speaking career.
by Judy Carter 2013 336 pages
4.39
159 ratings
Overthinking About You
by Allison Raskin • 2022
Dating when your brain works against you: separating disorder from self and finding love that lasts.
3.91
1k+
Overthinking About You Summary
Overthinking About You
Dating when your brain works against you: separating disorder from self and finding love that lasts.
by Allison Raskin 2022 208 pages
3.91
1k+ ratings
The Anxious Perfectionist
by Clarissa W. Ong • 2022
Perfectionism feeds your anxiety. ACT starves it without lowering your standards.
3.97
500+
The Anxious Perfectionist Summary
The Anxious Perfectionist
Perfectionism feeds your anxiety. ACT starves it without lowering your standards.
by Clarissa W. Ong 2022 160 pages
3.97
500+ ratings
Resilience
by Steven M. Southwick • 2012
What survivors of extreme trauma reveal about the resilience skills anyone can build.
3.87
435
Resilience Summary
Resilience
What survivors of extreme trauma reveal about the resilience skills anyone can build.
by Steven M. Southwick 2012 240 pages
3.87
435 ratings
Tantric Quest
by Daniel Odier • 1992
His female master taught him Tantra by making sex, danger, and desire the path.
4.21
436
Tantric Quest Summary
Tantric Quest
His female master taught him Tantra by making sex, danger, and desire the path.
by Daniel Odier 1992 192 pages
4.21
436 ratings
The Listening Path
by Julia Cameron • 2021
A six-week listening practice to sharpen attention, unlock creativity, and reconnect.
3.31
1k+
The Listening Path Summary
The Listening Path
A six-week listening practice to sharpen attention, unlock creativity, and reconnect.
by Julia Cameron 2021 187 pages
3.31
1k+ ratings
You’re Overthinking It
by Sabrina Alexis Bendory • 2023
Dating overthinking isn't intuition. It's self-sabotage wearing a convincing disguise.
4.13
248
You’re Overthinking It Summary
You’re Overthinking It
Dating overthinking isn't intuition. It's self-sabotage wearing a convincing disguise.
by Sabrina Alexis Bendory 2023 312 pages
4.13
248 ratings
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