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Psychology Book Summaries

The Courage to Be
by Paul Tillich • 1952
Anxiety is the awareness you might not exist. Courage is the act that says yes anyway.
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The Courage to Be Summary
The Courage to Be
Anxiety is the awareness you might not exist. Courage is the act that says yes anyway.
by Paul Tillich 1952 200 pages
4.09
3k+ ratings
The Concept of Mind
by Gilbert Ryle • 1949
The mind-body split is a logical blunder. Mental life is performance, not private theatre.
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1k+
The Concept of Mind Summary
The Concept of Mind
The mind-body split is a logical blunder. Mental life is performance, not private theatre.
by Gilbert Ryle 1949 348 pages
3.92
1k+ ratings
Creative Blindness (And How To Cure It)
by Dave Trott • 2019
Why the obvious answers hide in plain sight: a copywriter's field guide to creative vision.
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500+
Creative Blindness (And How To Cure It) Summary
Creative Blindness (And How To Cure It)
Why the obvious answers hide in plain sight: a copywriter's field guide to creative vision.
by Dave Trott 2019 228 pages
4.27
500+ ratings
The Pathless Path
by Paul Millerd • 2022
Your burnout isn't your fault. It's a sign your life script needs a rewrite.
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5k+
The Pathless Path Summary
The Pathless Path
Your burnout isn't your fault. It's a sign your life script needs a rewrite.
by Paul Millerd 2022 222 pages
3.98
5k+ ratings
The Art of Currency Trading
by Brent Donnelly • 2019
Currency traders lose because they specialize. Professionals integrate every edge. Here's how.
4.44
278
The Art of Currency Trading Summary
The Art of Currency Trading
Currency traders lose because they specialize. Professionals integrate every edge. Here's how.
by Brent Donnelly 2019 400 pages
4.44
278 ratings
Diary of a Professional Commodity Trader
by Peter L. Brandt • 2011
21 weeks of trades: a veteran's journal where risk management and psychology beat chart reading.
3.84
306
Diary of a Professional Commodity Trader Summary
Diary of a Professional Commodity Trader
21 weeks of trades: a veteran's journal where risk management and psychology beat chart reading.
by Peter L. Brandt 2011 304 pages
3.84
306 ratings
The Brand Flip
by Marty Neumeier • 2015
The internet handed customers the controls. Most companies still haven't noticed who's driving.
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The Brand Flip Summary
The Brand Flip
The internet handed customers the controls. Most companies still haven't noticed who's driving.
by Marty Neumeier 2015 9998 pages
4.30
500+ ratings
The Practice of Groundedness
by Brad Stulberg • 2021
Hustle culture delivers burnout, not fulfillment. The real foundation is something you build inside.
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3k+
The Practice of Groundedness Summary
The Practice of Groundedness
Hustle culture delivers burnout, not fulfillment. The real foundation is something you build inside.
by Brad Stulberg 2021 288 pages
4.11
3k+ ratings
Man Enough
by Justin Baldoni • 2021
He had the fame, the abs, and the misery. Change began when he stopped performing.
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4k+
Man Enough Summary
Man Enough
He had the fame, the abs, and the misery. Change began when he stopped performing.
by Justin Baldoni 2021 364 pages
4.07
4k+ ratings
The Self-Aware Leader
by John C. Maxwell • 2021
Your best people leave for a reason strategy, pay, and culture cannot explain. Look inward.
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The Self-Aware Leader Summary
The Self-Aware Leader
Your best people leave for a reason strategy, pay, and culture cannot explain. Look inward.
by John C. Maxwell 2021 165 pages
4.26
500+ ratings
Moral Mazes
by Robert Jackall • 1988
Corporate bureaucracy doesn't just set rules. It rewires what managers believe is right and wrong.
3.96
476
Moral Mazes Summary
Moral Mazes
Corporate bureaucracy doesn't just set rules. It rewires what managers believe is right and wrong.
by Robert Jackall 1988 272 pages
3.96
476 ratings
Saving the Modern Soul
by Eva Illouz • 2008
Why therapy's language now runs the boardroom, the bedroom, and the self.
4.08
184
Saving the Modern Soul Summary
Saving the Modern Soul
Why therapy's language now runs the boardroom, the bedroom, and the self.
by Eva Illouz 2008 304 pages
4.08
184 ratings
Deep Purpose
by Ranjay Gulati • 2022
Most companies treat purpose as branding. The ones that outperform make it their reason to exist.
3.92
233
Deep Purpose Summary
Deep Purpose
Most companies treat purpose as branding. The ones that outperform make it their reason to exist.
by Ranjay Gulati 2022 304 pages
3.92
233 ratings
The Power Is Within You
by Louise L. Hay • 1991
Your thoughts built your life. The practice that dismantles walls you built as a child.
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7k+
The Power Is Within You Summary
The Power Is Within You
Your thoughts built your life. The practice that dismantles walls you built as a child.
by Louise L. Hay 1991 257 pages
4.23
7k+ ratings
The Four Seasons of Marriage
by Gary Chapman • 2005
All marriages cycle through seasons. The diagnostic, the skills, the path from cold to warm.
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3k+
The Four Seasons of Marriage Summary
The Four Seasons of Marriage
All marriages cycle through seasons. The diagnostic, the skills, the path from cold to warm.
by Gary Chapman 2005 240 pages
3.94
3k+ ratings
Drama Free
by Nedra Glover Tawwab • 2023
Family dysfunction isn't just abuse. Name it, set boundaries, break the cycle.
4.26
6k+
Drama Free Summary
Drama Free
Family dysfunction isn't just abuse. Name it, set boundaries, break the cycle.
by Nedra Glover Tawwab 2023 288 pages
4.26
6k+ ratings
The Joy of Movement
by Kelly McGonigal • 2019
The runner's high isn't a side effect. It was the point all along.
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3k+
The Joy of Movement Summary
The Joy of Movement
The runner's high isn't a side effect. It was the point all along.
by Kelly McGonigal 2019 272 pages
3.83
3k+ ratings
Darwin's Dangerous Idea
by Daniel C. Dennett • 1995
Design doesn't need a designer: a blind, algorithmic process built life, mind, and morality.
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Darwin's Dangerous Idea Summary
Darwin's Dangerous Idea
Design doesn't need a designer: a blind, algorithmic process built life, mind, and morality.
by Daniel C. Dennett 1995 588 pages
4.07
17k+ ratings
Happier Hour
by Cassie Holmes • 2022
Time poverty is subjective. Research on stretching your hours and spending them on real happiness.
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5k+
Happier Hour Summary
Happier Hour
Time poverty is subjective. Research on stretching your hours and spending them on real happiness.
by Cassie Holmes 2022 320 pages
3.81
5k+ ratings
In Cold Blood
by Truman Capote • 1966
A Kansas family never locked its doors. Two drifters turned that trust into four graves.
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In Cold Blood Summary
In Cold Blood
A Kansas family never locked its doors. Two drifters turned that trust into four graves.
by Truman Capote 1966 343 pages
4.09
700k+ ratings
75 Hard
by Andy Frisella • 2020
Five daily tasks, 75 days, zero tolerance. One missed step, and you go back to day one.
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2k+
75 Hard Summary
75 Hard
Five daily tasks, 75 days, zero tolerance. One missed step, and you go back to day one.
by Andy Frisella 2020 200 pages
3.85
2k+ ratings
Consuming Instinct
by Gad Saad • 2011
Your cravings for burgers, Ferraris, and porn all trace back to the same evolutionary wiring.
3.70
500+
Consuming Instinct Summary
Consuming Instinct
Your cravings for burgers, Ferraris, and porn all trace back to the same evolutionary wiring.
by Gad Saad 2011 392 pages
3.70
500+ ratings
Integrity
by Henry Cloud • 2006
Integrity is facing reality, not just telling truth. The trail you leave reveals the difference.
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Integrity Summary
Integrity
Integrity is facing reality, not just telling truth. The trail you leave reveals the difference.
by Henry Cloud 2006 292 pages
4.22
3k+ ratings
Women Who Love Psychopaths
by Sandra L. Brown • 2008
The brain chemistry that keeps capable women tethered to conscienceless men, and the path out.
4.20
386
Women Who Love Psychopaths Summary
Women Who Love Psychopaths
The brain chemistry that keeps capable women tethered to conscienceless men, and the path out.
by Sandra L. Brown 2008 185 pages
4.20
386 ratings
The Shadow Effect
by Deepak Chopra • 2010
The traits you suppress are secretly running your life. A practice to reclaim their power.
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3k+
The Shadow Effect Summary
The Shadow Effect
The traits you suppress are secretly running your life. A practice to reclaim their power.
by Deepak Chopra 2010 208 pages
3.88
3k+ ratings
The Myth of Mars and Venus
by Deborah Cameron • 2007
Verbal ability overlaps 99.75% between sexes. The gender-communication industry is built on noise.
4.03
482
The Myth of Mars and Venus Summary
The Myth of Mars and Venus
Verbal ability overlaps 99.75% between sexes. The gender-communication industry is built on noise.
by Deborah Cameron 2007 208 pages
4.03
482 ratings
The Baby Whisperer solves all your problems
by Tracy Hogg • 2005
From feeding to sleep, a structured, responsive plan that helps your baby self-soothe without tears.
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2k+
The Baby Whisperer solves all your problems Summary
The Baby Whisperer solves all your problems
From feeding to sleep, a structured, responsive plan that helps your baby self-soothe without tears.
by Tracy Hogg 2005 416 pages
3.77
2k+ ratings
The Fast 800
by Michael Mosley • 2018
Eight hundred calories a day can put diabetes into remission. The protocol that makes it stick.
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7k+
The Fast 800 Summary
The Fast 800
Eight hundred calories a day can put diabetes into remission. The protocol that makes it stick.
by Michael Mosley 2018 252 pages
3.73
7k+ ratings
The Book of Beautiful Questions
by Warren Berger • 2018
Stop giving advice. Start asking better questions. Here is which ones, when, and why they work.
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1k+
The Book of Beautiful Questions Summary
The Book of Beautiful Questions
Stop giving advice. Start asking better questions. Here is which ones, when, and why they work.
by Warren Berger 2018 288 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
Giftedness 101
by Linda Kreger Silverman • 2012
Giftedness is asynchronous development: when the mind races ahead and belonging lags behind.
4.26
158
Giftedness 101 Summary
Giftedness 101
Giftedness is asynchronous development: when the mind races ahead and belonging lags behind.
by Linda Kreger Silverman 2012 308 pages
4.26
158 ratings
Get Smart!
by Brian Tracy • 2016
Why the top 3 percent earn ten times more: it's not talent, it's how they think.
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2k+
Get Smart! Summary
Get Smart!
Why the top 3 percent earn ten times more: it's not talent, it's how they think.
by Brian Tracy 2016 180 pages
3.81
2k+ ratings
Supernormal Stimuli
by Deirdre Barrett • 2010
Giant fake eggs fool geese. Junk food, screens, and porn pull the same trick on you.
3.69
391
Supernormal Stimuli Summary
Supernormal Stimuli
Giant fake eggs fool geese. Junk food, screens, and porn pull the same trick on you.
by Deirdre Barrett 2010 226 pages
3.69
391 ratings
The Solution To Social Anxiety
by Aziz Gazipura • 2013
One belief drives most social anxiety. Rewrite it and the fear of rejection dissolves.
4.11
500+
The Solution To Social Anxiety Summary
The Solution To Social Anxiety
One belief drives most social anxiety. Rewrite it and the fear of rejection dissolves.
by Aziz Gazipura 2013 230 pages
4.11
500+ ratings
The Golden Ratio
by Mario Livio • 2002
Phi appears in shells, galaxies, and the Mona Lisa. A mathematician separates fact from wish.
3.80
6k+
The Golden Ratio Summary
The Golden Ratio
Phi appears in shells, galaxies, and the Mona Lisa. A mathematician separates fact from wish.
by Mario Livio 2002 294 pages
3.80
6k+ ratings
Lucid Dreaming - The Power of Being Awake & Aware in Your Dreams
by Stephen LaBerge • 1986
You can learn to wake up inside your dreams. The training starts before you fall asleep.
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500+
Lucid Dreaming - The Power of Being Awake & Aware in Your Dreams Summary
Lucid Dreaming - The Power of Being Awake & Aware in Your Dreams
You can learn to wake up inside your dreams. The training starts before you fall asleep.
by Stephen LaBerge 1986 304 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
The Rules Of Work
by Richard Templar • 2002
The hidden script for getting ahead at work that your boss will never explain to you.
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3k+
The Rules Of Work Summary
The Rules Of Work
The hidden script for getting ahead at work that your boss will never explain to you.
by Richard Templar 2002 219 pages
3.70
3k+ ratings
How to Flirt with Women
by Ray Asher • 2020
Flirting without the creep factor: the body language, timing, and respect that actually draw her in.
3.78
121
How to Flirt with Women Summary
How to Flirt with Women
Flirting without the creep factor: the body language, timing, and respect that actually draw her in.
by Ray Asher 2020 196 pages
3.78
121 ratings
Improv Wisdom
by Patricia Ryan Madson • 2005
Stop preparing. Say yes. Go for average. An improv teacher's rules for life on the fly.
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2k+
Improv Wisdom Summary
Improv Wisdom
Stop preparing. Say yes. Go for average. An improv teacher's rules for life on the fly.
by Patricia Ryan Madson 2005 160 pages
4.00
2k+ ratings
The Narcissist in Your Life
by Julie L. Hall • 2019
The exit from a narcissist's grip begins with the family role you never chose.
4.33
1k+
The Narcissist in Your Life Summary
The Narcissist in Your Life
The exit from a narcissist's grip begins with the family role you never chose.
by Julie L. Hall 2019 320 pages
4.33
1k+ ratings
Move Fast and Fix Things
by Frances Frei • 2023
Your speed problem is actually a trust problem. Diagnose it Monday, accelerate by Friday.
3.62
500+
Move Fast and Fix Things Summary
Move Fast and Fix Things
Your speed problem is actually a trust problem. Diagnose it Monday, accelerate by Friday.
by Frances Frei 2023 240 pages
3.62
500+ ratings
Making Numbers Count
by Chip Heath • 2022
Most numbers die the moment they're spoken. A handful of translation moves make them unforgettable.
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2k+
Making Numbers Count Summary
Making Numbers Count
Most numbers die the moment they're spoken. A handful of translation moves make them unforgettable.
by Chip Heath 2022 224 pages
3.87
2k+ ratings
Minima Moralia
by Theodor W. Adorno • 1951
A moral life is impossible in the modern world: even our private kindness is secretly deformed.
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4k+
Minima Moralia Summary
Minima Moralia
A moral life is impossible in the modern world: even our private kindness is secretly deformed.
by Theodor W. Adorno 1951 256 pages
4.24
4k+ ratings
Finding God Through Sex
by David Deida • 2002
Sex as portal to divine love: open the heart through the body; let desire fuel awakening.
4.02
325
Finding God Through Sex Summary
Finding God Through Sex
Sex as portal to divine love: open the heart through the body; let desire fuel awakening.
by David Deida 2002 304 pages
4.02
325 ratings
The 5 Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them
by Peter Mallouk • 2014
You are the greatest threat to your portfolio: the rules for getting out of your own way.
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500+
The 5 Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them Summary
The 5 Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them
You are the greatest threat to your portfolio: the rules for getting out of your own way.
by Peter Mallouk 2014 208 pages
4.31
500+ ratings
Trying Not to Try
by Edward Slingerland • 2014
Four paths to spontaneous mastery, debated in ancient China and now confirmed by cognitive science.
3.74
1k+
Trying Not to Try Summary
Trying Not to Try
Four paths to spontaneous mastery, debated in ancient China and now confirmed by cognitive science.
by Edward Slingerland 2014 304 pages
3.74
1k+ ratings
A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice 10th Edition
by Michael Armstrong • 1987
How ten HR disciplines become one strategic system: the practitioner's reference since 1987.
4.00
219
A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice 10th Edition Summary
A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice 10th Edition
How ten HR disciplines become one strategic system: the practitioner's reference since 1987.
by Michael Armstrong 1987 1024 pages
4.00
219 ratings
The Everything Health Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD
by Carole Jacobs • 2010
Adult ADHD is real, treatable, and comes with hidden strengths. The full toolkit, minus the stigma.
3.55
56
The Everything Health Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD Summary
The Everything Health Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD
Adult ADHD is real, treatable, and comes with hidden strengths. The full toolkit, minus the stigma.
by Carole Jacobs 2010 304 pages
3.55
56 ratings
The Get Things Done Book
by Mikael Krogerus • 2021
A pocket toolkit of 41 methods to outwit procrastination, reclaim your focus, and finish real work.
3.87
500+
The Get Things Done Book Summary
The Get Things Done Book
A pocket toolkit of 41 methods to outwit procrastination, reclaim your focus, and finish real work.
by Mikael Krogerus 2021 176 pages
3.87
500+ ratings
Leading Without Authority
by Keith Ferrazzi • 2020
No authority? No problem. Build trust, coach peers, and lead the teams you were never given.
3.74
1k+
Leading Without Authority Summary
Leading Without Authority
No authority? No problem. Build trust, coach peers, and lead the teams you were never given.
by Keith Ferrazzi 2020 272 pages
3.74
1k+ ratings
Aging Well
by George E. Vaillant MD • 2002
Harvard tracked lives for sixty years. Friends, purpose, and resilience beat cholesterol every time.
3.93
500+
Aging Well Summary
Aging Well
Harvard tracked lives for sixty years. Friends, purpose, and resilience beat cholesterol every time.
by George E. Vaillant MD 2002 384 pages
3.93
500+ ratings
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