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Personal Growth Book Summaries

How to Be Happy All the Time
by Paramahansa Yogananda • 2006
The yogic route to unshakeable joy: not circumstances, not achievement, but a daily inner practice.
4.34
500+
How to Be Happy All the Time Summary
How to Be Happy All the Time
The yogic route to unshakeable joy: not circumstances, not achievement, but a daily inner practice.
by Paramahansa Yogananda 2006 154 pages
4.34
500+ ratings
Looking Out for #1
by Robert J. Ringer • 1955
Self-interest has a bad reputation. A rational guide to reclaiming it without apology.
3.87
500+
Looking Out for #1 Summary
Looking Out for #1
Self-interest has a bad reputation. A rational guide to reclaiming it without apology.
by Robert J. Ringer 1955 352 pages
3.87
500+ ratings
Project Management for Dummies
by Nick Graham • 2001
Projects fail when nobody knows what 'done' looks like. The fix starts with your plan.
3.64
500+
Project Management for Dummies Summary
Project Management for Dummies
Projects fail when nobody knows what 'done' looks like. The fix starts with your plan.
by Nick Graham 2001 402 pages
3.64
500+ ratings
Organizing from the Inside Out
by Julie Morgenstern • 1998
A room takes a day, maintenance takes ten minutes: organizing built around your personality.
3.84
6k+
Organizing from the Inside Out Summary
Organizing from the Inside Out
A room takes a day, maintenance takes ten minutes: organizing built around your personality.
by Julie Morgenstern 1998 247 pages
3.84
6k+ ratings
The Manual
by Epictetus
The ancient manual for inner peace: why your interpretations cause suffering, and how to stop.
4.24
37k+
The Manual Summary
The Manual
The ancient manual for inner peace: why your interpretations cause suffering, and how to stop.
by Epictetus 60 pages
4.24
37k+ ratings
Traveling Mercies
by Anne Lamott • 1999
Faith for people who swear, drink too much, and can't stomach Sunday school answers.
4.14
48k+
Traveling Mercies Summary
Traveling Mercies
Faith for people who swear, drink too much, and can't stomach Sunday school answers.
by Anne Lamott 1999 275 pages
4.14
48k+ ratings
Spartan Fit!
by Joe De Sena • 2016
Burpees, body weight, and grit: the Spartan formula for strength that handles real-world obstacles.
3.99
500+
Spartan Fit! Summary
Spartan Fit!
Burpees, body weight, and grit: the Spartan formula for strength that handles real-world obstacles.
by Joe De Sena 2016 256 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
Sell the Way You Buy
by David Priemer • 2020
A sales method you'd want used on you: empathy and behavioral science, minus the pressure.
4.25
131
Sell the Way You Buy Summary
Sell the Way You Buy
A sales method you'd want used on you: empathy and behavioral science, minus the pressure.
by David Priemer 2020 288 pages
4.25
131 ratings
The Stoic way of Life
by Marcus Epictetus • 2020
Small habits, immediate action, morning prayer: the ancient formula modern self-help forgot.
4.22
274
The Stoic way of Life Summary
The Stoic way of Life
Small habits, immediate action, morning prayer: the ancient formula modern self-help forgot.
by Marcus Epictetus 2020 152 pages
4.22
274 ratings
Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life
by Karen Rauch Carter • 2000
Your floor plan holds your money, love, and career. A nine-zone map reveals exactly where.
4.10
1k+
Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life Summary
Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life
Your floor plan holds your money, love, and career. A nine-zone map reveals exactly where.
by Karen Rauch Carter 2000 233 pages
4.10
1k+ ratings
The Likeability Factor
by Tim Sanders • 2005
The four learnable qualities that make people root for you, hire you, and answer your calls.
3.67
1k+
The Likeability Factor Summary
The Likeability Factor
The four learnable qualities that make people root for you, hire you, and answer your calls.
by Tim Sanders 2005 224 pages
3.67
1k+ ratings
The Wisdom of Anxiety
by Sheryl Paul • 2019
Anxiety is your soul trying to get in. Learn how to open the door.
4.34
1k+
The Wisdom of Anxiety Summary
The Wisdom of Anxiety
Anxiety is your soul trying to get in. Learn how to open the door.
by Sheryl Paul 2019 274 pages
4.34
1k+ ratings
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World
by Martha N. Beck • 2011
From spoon-bending to purpose-finding: the inner skills no economy can automate away.
4.11
2k+
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World Summary
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World
From spoon-bending to purpose-finding: the inner skills no economy can automate away.
by Martha N. Beck 2011 320 pages
4.11
2k+ ratings
How to Overcome Your Childhood
by The School of Life • 2019
The people you love feel familiar for a reason. Rewiring that pull takes more than insight.
4.08
1k+
How to Overcome Your Childhood Summary
How to Overcome Your Childhood
The people you love feel familiar for a reason. Rewiring that pull takes more than insight.
by The School of Life 2019 95 pages
4.08
1k+ ratings
My Name is Hope
by John Mark Comer • 2012
Why anxiety and depression persist despite prayer, and the practical changes that make a difference.
4.18
2k+
My Name is Hope Summary
My Name is Hope
Why anxiety and depression persist despite prayer, and the practical changes that make a difference.
by John Mark Comer 2012 256 pages
4.18
2k+ ratings
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health
by Donald S. Whitney • 2001
Ten questions that diagnose whether your soul is thriving, stagnating, or quietly drying up.
4.25
1k+
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health Summary
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health
Ten questions that diagnose whether your soul is thriving, stagnating, or quietly drying up.
by Donald S. Whitney 2001 118 pages
4.25
1k+ ratings
The 15 Minute Rule
by Caroline Buchanan • 2012
Procrastination isn't about willpower. A fifteen-minute timer is how you bypass it entirely.
3.23
196
The 15 Minute Rule Summary
The 15 Minute Rule
Procrastination isn't about willpower. A fifteen-minute timer is how you bypass it entirely.
by Caroline Buchanan 2012 204 pages
3.23
196 ratings
Take Off Your Glasses and See
by Jacob Liberman • 1995
Vision blurs when emotions stay trapped. Clear eyesight begins with feeling what you have avoided.
3.98
257
Take Off Your Glasses and See Summary
Take Off Your Glasses and See
Vision blurs when emotions stay trapped. Clear eyesight begins with feeling what you have avoided.
by Jacob Liberman 1995 288 pages
3.98
257 ratings
Profit First for Real Estate Investing
by David Richter • 2021
Your real estate business makes money you never touch. The fix is a formula, not another deal.
4.29
126
Profit First for Real Estate Investing Summary
Profit First for Real Estate Investing
Your real estate business makes money you never touch. The fix is a formula, not another deal.
by David Richter 2021 199 pages
4.29
126 ratings
Cartas de las mujeres que aman demasiado
by Robin Norwood • 2018
The manual for your own mind: the questions, movements, and words that change everything.
3.85
413
Cartas de las mujeres que aman demasiado Summary
Cartas de las mujeres que aman demasiado
The manual for your own mind: the questions, movements, and words that change everything.
by Robin Norwood 2018 382 pages
3.85
413 ratings
The Regenerative Business
by Carol Sanford • 2017
Stop optimizing processes; start developing people. A framework for businesses that regenerate.
4.08
145
The Regenerative Business Summary
The Regenerative Business
Stop optimizing processes; start developing people. A framework for businesses that regenerate.
by Carol Sanford 2017 207 pages
4.08
145 ratings
Choosing Gratitude
by Nancy Leigh DeMoss • 2009
Grumbling poisons your home and your faith. A monthlong path to genuine thankfulness.
4.36
2k+
Choosing Gratitude Summary
Choosing Gratitude
Grumbling poisons your home and your faith. A monthlong path to genuine thankfulness.
by Nancy Leigh DeMoss 2009 240 pages
4.36
2k+ ratings
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai
by Anthony Raymond • 2022
Kill procrastination with a one-two punch: tiny daily steps and a compelling reason to get up.
4.12
33
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai Summary
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai
Kill procrastination with a one-two punch: tiny daily steps and a compelling reason to get up.
by Anthony Raymond 2022 231 pages
4.12
33 ratings
Make Every Man Want You
by Marie Forleo • 2006
Forget the dating games: magnetic attraction starts with a life so full you forget to chase.
3.68
1k+
Make Every Man Want You Summary
Make Every Man Want You
Forget the dating games: magnetic attraction starts with a life so full you forget to chase.
by Marie Forleo 2006 192 pages
3.68
1k+ ratings
El Hombre Mas Rico de Babilonia
by Geoege Hill • 2008
Keep one coin of every ten you earn. The rest of wealth follows from there.
4.26
500+
El Hombre Mas Rico de Babilonia Summary
El Hombre Mas Rico de Babilonia
Keep one coin of every ten you earn. The rest of wealth follows from there.
by Geoege Hill 2008 102 pages
4.26
500+ ratings
The Competitive Buddha
by Jerry Lynch • 2021
Buddhist playbook for competition: why athletes who cling least to winning end up winning most.
3.83
83
The Competitive Buddha Summary
The Competitive Buddha
Buddhist playbook for competition: why athletes who cling least to winning end up winning most.
by Jerry Lynch 2021 201 pages
3.83
83 ratings
Gorilla Mindset
by Mike Cernovich • 2015
Self-talk brutal, focus shot, body an afterthought. Fix all three with one approach.
3.66
2k+
Gorilla Mindset Summary
Gorilla Mindset
Self-talk brutal, focus shot, body an afterthought. Fix all three with one approach.
by Mike Cernovich 2015 178 pages
3.66
2k+ ratings
The Genie Within
by Harry W. Carpenter • 2003
Your subconscious runs the show; this is how to give it direction.
4.17
500+
The Genie Within Summary
The Genie Within
Your subconscious runs the show; this is how to give it direction.
by Harry W. Carpenter 2003 252 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
Every Second Counts
by Lance Armstrong • 2003
Cancer nearly killed him, then gave him the mindset to win the Tour de France.
3.53
4k+
Every Second Counts Summary
Every Second Counts
Cancer nearly killed him, then gave him the mindset to win the Tour de France.
by Lance Armstrong 2003 256 pages
3.53
4k+ ratings
Moral, Immoral, Amoral
by Osho • 2013
Your moral code is social conditioning. The only real virtue is being fully aware.
4.04
252
Moral, Immoral, Amoral Summary
Moral, Immoral, Amoral
Your moral code is social conditioning. The only real virtue is being fully aware.
by Osho 2013 208 pages
4.04
252 ratings
The Path to Longevity
by Luigi Fontana • 2020
To 100 with a 40-year-old's stamina: a scientist's whole-life protocol for healthspan.
4.07
119
The Path to Longevity Summary
The Path to Longevity
To 100 with a 40-year-old's stamina: a scientist's whole-life protocol for healthspan.
by Luigi Fontana 2020 318 pages
4.07
119 ratings
BrandingPays
by Karen Kang • 2013
A five-step system for building the personal brand that makes opportunities chase you.
3.69
178
BrandingPays Summary
BrandingPays
A five-step system for building the personal brand that makes opportunities chase you.
by Karen Kang 2013 207 pages
3.69
178 ratings
Let That Sh*t Go
by Nina Purewal • 2019
Your inner voice is a bad roommate. How to quiet it and find lasting calm.
3.75
3k+
Let That Sh*t Go Summary
Let That Sh*t Go
Your inner voice is a bad roommate. How to quiet it and find lasting calm.
by Nina Purewal 2019 352 pages
3.75
3k+ ratings
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child
by Marti Olsen Laney • 2005
Introverted kids are wired for depth, not speed. The environment that makes that their advantage.
4.09
379
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child Summary
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child
Introverted kids are wired for depth, not speed. The environment that makes that their advantage.
by Marti Olsen Laney 2005 302 pages
4.09
379 ratings
Jewish Meditation
by Aryeh Kaplan • 1985
The meditation path Judaism built runs through words you already say. No cushion required.
4.23
1k+
Jewish Meditation Summary
Jewish Meditation
The meditation path Judaism built runs through words you already say. No cushion required.
by Aryeh Kaplan 1985 176 pages
4.23
1k+ ratings
Big Dating Energy
by Jeff Guenther • 2024
A therapist's dating playbook built on what most advice ignores: being your real self.
4.17
500+
Big Dating Energy Summary
Big Dating Energy
A therapist's dating playbook built on what most advice ignores: being your real self.
by Jeff Guenther 2024 288 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
Be Quick - But Don't Hurry
by Andrew Hill • 2001
Fourteen years to build, fifteen blocks deep: a coach's blueprint for winning at work and life.
4.04
255
Be Quick - But Don't Hurry Summary
Be Quick - But Don't Hurry
Fourteen years to build, fifteen blocks deep: a coach's blueprint for winning at work and life.
by Andrew Hill 2001 192 pages
4.04
255 ratings
Crafting a Rule of Life
by Stephen A. Macchia • 2012
Build a personal framework that aligns your time, body, money, and relationships with your faith.
3.85
378
Crafting a Rule of Life Summary
Crafting a Rule of Life
Build a personal framework that aligns your time, body, money, and relationships with your faith.
by Stephen A. Macchia 2012 192 pages
3.85
378 ratings
Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships
by Laura Schlessinger • 2001
A no-excuses takedown of the ten behaviors couples use to sabotage their own happiness.
3.58
500+
Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships Summary
Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships
A no-excuses takedown of the ten behaviors couples use to sabotage their own happiness.
by Laura Schlessinger 2001 288 pages
3.58
500+ ratings
Begin Again
by Max Lucado • 2020
God meets you in the wreckage, not the cleanup. Grace begins before you do.
4.38
500+
Begin Again Summary
Begin Again
God meets you in the wreckage, not the cleanup. Grace begins before you do.
by Max Lucado 2020 237 pages
4.38
500+ ratings
بهترین درس های مدرسه زندگی آلن دوباتن
by The School of Life • 2012
An emotional curriculum: learn self-knowledge, navigate love, and build lasting confidence.
4.16
1k+
بهترین درس های مدرسه زندگی آلن دوباتن Summary
بهترین درس های مدرسه زندگی آلن دوباتن
An emotional curriculum: learn self-knowledge, navigate love, and build lasting confidence.
by The School of Life 2012
4.16
1k+ ratings
Switchers
by Dawn Graham • 2018
Job sites fail career changers. The psychology playbook for rebranding and landing the switch.
3.83
500+
Switchers Summary
Switchers
Job sites fail career changers. The psychology playbook for rebranding and landing the switch.
by Dawn Graham 2018 269 pages
3.83
500+ ratings
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
by John C. Maxwell • 2018
Influence earns followers; titles just grant authority. Ten principles for making that switch.
4.29
2k+
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Summary
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
Influence earns followers; titles just grant authority. Ten principles for making that switch.
by John C. Maxwell 2018 237 pages
4.29
2k+ ratings
Soulful Spirituality
by David G. Benner • 2011
Reclaim the three things religion forgot: your body, your wonder, and the person across from you.
4.16
243
Soulful Spirituality Summary
Soulful Spirituality
Reclaim the three things religion forgot: your body, your wonder, and the person across from you.
by David G. Benner 2011 210 pages
4.16
243 ratings
Terapia para llevar
by Ana Pérez • 2024
A portable therapist's kit: one hundred actionable tools for feeling steadier every day.
3.81
3k+
Terapia para llevar Summary
Terapia para llevar
A portable therapist's kit: one hundred actionable tools for feeling steadier every day.
by Ana Pérez 2024 224 pages
3.81
3k+ ratings
Zen and the Art of Making a Living
by Laurence G. Boldt • 1992
Discover the work only you can do and turn your career into self-expression.
3.93
500+
Zen and the Art of Making a Living Summary
Zen and the Art of Making a Living
Discover the work only you can do and turn your career into self-expression.
by Laurence G. Boldt 1992 605 pages
3.93
500+ ratings
Feminist Fight Club
by Jessica Bennett • 2016
How to get heard, paid, and promoted when the office deck is stacked against you.
3.76
8k+
Feminist Fight Club Summary
Feminist Fight Club
How to get heard, paid, and promoted when the office deck is stacked against you.
by Jessica Bennett 2016 336 pages
3.76
8k+ ratings
Money Hacks
by Lisa Rowan • 2020
275 ways: spend 10 percent less each month, automate your savings, invest what remains.
3.47
500+
Money Hacks Summary
Money Hacks
275 ways: spend 10 percent less each month, automate your savings, invest what remains.
by Lisa Rowan 2020 253 pages
3.47
500+ ratings
Mindful Tech
by David M. Levy • 2016
Turn screen time into noticing time: a mindfulness method for unscrolling your life.
3.41
153
Mindful Tech Summary
Mindful Tech
Turn screen time into noticing time: a mindfulness method for unscrolling your life.
by David M. Levy 2016 256 pages
3.41
153 ratings
The Power of Thank You
by Joyce Meyer • 2022
The counterintuitive path to joy: speaking thanks daily, before your feelings catch up.
4.23
500+
The Power of Thank You Summary
The Power of Thank You
The counterintuitive path to joy: speaking thanks daily, before your feelings catch up.
by Joyce Meyer 2022 208 pages
4.23
500+ ratings
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