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Self Improvement Book Summaries

The Big Leap
by Gay Hendricks • 2009
Success triggers self-sabotage. The hidden cap on your happiness, and how to break it.
3.97
20k+
The Big Leap Summary
The Big Leap
Success triggers self-sabotage. The hidden cap on your happiness, and how to break it.
by Gay Hendricks 2009 224 pages
3.97
20k+ ratings
The Art of Focus
by Dan Koe • 2024
Concentrated work beats long hours. The missing skill: designing a life that earns your attention.
3.81
500+
The Art of Focus Summary
The Art of Focus
Concentrated work beats long hours. The missing skill: designing a life that earns your attention.
by Dan Koe 2024 273 pages
3.81
500+ ratings
Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn
by Florence Scovel Shinn • 1989
Your subconscious believes every word you say. The original guide to turning speech into reality.
4.53
500+
Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn Summary
Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn
Your subconscious believes every word you say. The original guide to turning speech into reality.
by Florence Scovel Shinn 1989 384 pages
4.53
500+ ratings
Reality Transurfing 5
by Vadim Zeland • 2004
Reality holds a hidden field of outcomes. Your thoughts alone decide which one materializes.
4.47
500+
Reality Transurfing 5 Summary
Reality Transurfing 5
Reality holds a hidden field of outcomes. Your thoughts alone decide which one materializes.
by Vadim Zeland 2004 122 pages
4.47
500+ ratings
The Now Habit
by Neil A. Fiore • 1988
Why putting recreation on your calendar first is the most effective way to end procrastination.
3.87
17k+
The Now Habit Summary
The Now Habit
Why putting recreation on your calendar first is the most effective way to end procrastination.
by Neil A. Fiore 1988 206 pages
3.87
17k+ ratings
Free to Focus
by Michael Hyatt • 2019
More impact, less effort: what to delete, delegate, and automate first.
4.06
7k+
Free to Focus Summary
Free to Focus
More impact, less effort: what to delete, delegate, and automate first.
by Michael Hyatt 2019 250 pages
4.06
7k+ ratings
Tools of Titans
by Timothy Ferriss • 2016
Morning routines, failure lessons, and decision rules from 200 top performers, ready to steal.
4.10
45k+
Tools of Titans Summary
Tools of Titans
Morning routines, failure lessons, and decision rules from 200 top performers, ready to steal.
by Timothy Ferriss 2016 673 pages
4.10
45k+ ratings
The Art of Public Speaking
by Dale Carnegie • 1915
Turning amateurs into confident speakers: the classic manual on preparation, voice, and stagecraft.
3.90
6k+
The Art of Public Speaking Summary
The Art of Public Speaking
Turning amateurs into confident speakers: the classic manual on preparation, voice, and stagecraft.
by Dale Carnegie 1915 553 pages
3.90
6k+ ratings
Presence
by Amy Cuddy • 2015
Two minutes in the right posture raises confidence and quiets stress before any big moment.
3.90
19k+
Presence Summary
Presence
Two minutes in the right posture raises confidence and quiets stress before any big moment.
by Amy Cuddy 2015 352 pages
3.90
19k+ ratings
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking
by Dale Carnegie • 1962
The feeling doesn't come first. Action does. Practical steps for speaking so people listen.
4.02
10k+
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking Summary
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking
The feeling doesn't come first. Action does. Practical steps for speaking so people listen.
by Dale Carnegie 1962 296 pages
4.02
10k+ ratings
The Seat of the Soul
by Gary Zukav • 1989
Humans are evolving beyond physical perception. The next stage runs on intention, not force.
4.03
48k+
The Seat of the Soul Summary
The Seat of the Soul
Humans are evolving beyond physical perception. The next stage runs on intention, not force.
by Gary Zukav 1989 256 pages
4.03
48k+ ratings
Psych 101
by Paul Kleinman • 2012
A crash course in psychology: the major thinkers, landmark studies, and what they reveal about you.
3.92
4k+
Psych 101 Summary
Psych 101
A crash course in psychology: the major thinkers, landmark studies, and what they reveal about you.
by Paul Kleinman 2012 288 pages
3.92
4k+ ratings
Worthy
by Jamie Kern Lima • 2024
Self-worth multiplies every effort. At zero, achievements go hollow. Here is how to rebuild it.
3.95
4k+
Worthy Summary
Worthy
Self-worth multiplies every effort. At zero, achievements go hollow. Here is how to rebuild it.
by Jamie Kern Lima 2024 322 pages
3.95
4k+ ratings
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
by John Mark Comer • 2019
Hurry is a spiritual sickness. The ancient, unhurried practices that restore a life worth living.
4.50
98k+
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Summary
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Hurry is a spiritual sickness. The ancient, unhurried practices that restore a life worth living.
by John Mark Comer 2019 320 pages
4.50
98k+ ratings
Faster Than Normal
by Peter Shankman • 2017
ADHD gives you a racecar brain and bicycle brakes. The rituals and rules that fix the mismatch.
3.88
1k+
Faster Than Normal Summary
Faster Than Normal
ADHD gives you a racecar brain and bicycle brakes. The rituals and rules that fix the mismatch.
by Peter Shankman 2017 250 pages
3.88
1k+ ratings
The Power of Self-Confidence
by Brian Tracy • 2012
The one trainable state that decides your income, happiness, and odds in any room.
4.06
2k+
The Power of Self-Confidence Summary
The Power of Self-Confidence
The one trainable state that decides your income, happiness, and odds in any room.
by Brian Tracy 2012 192 pages
4.06
2k+ ratings
Mindset Secrets for Winning
by Mark Minervini • 2019
Your self-image sets your ceiling. The daily practices that raise it, from a championship trader.
4.41
446
Mindset Secrets for Winning Summary
Mindset Secrets for Winning
Your self-image sets your ceiling. The daily practices that raise it, from a championship trader.
by Mark Minervini 2019 272 pages
4.41
446 ratings
The Essential Rumi
by Coleman Barks • 1273
Ten minutes of body scan and breath work can rewire your brain. Here is the step-by-step guide.
4.39
50k+
The Essential Rumi Summary
The Essential Rumi
Ten minutes of body scan and breath work can rewire your brain. Here is the step-by-step guide.
by Coleman Barks 1273 416 pages
4.39
50k+ ratings
University of Success
by Og Mandino • 1980
Belief, passion, persistence, and the wealth habit most books skip: a 50-legend success course.
4.33
1k+
University of Success Summary
University of Success
Belief, passion, persistence, and the wealth habit most books skip: a 50-legend success course.
by Og Mandino 1980 545 pages
4.33
1k+ ratings
How to Trade In Stocks
by Jesse Livermore • 1940
Pivot points, not tips: the 1940 system that turns speculation from gambling into a business.
4.21
2k+
How to Trade In Stocks Summary
How to Trade In Stocks
Pivot points, not tips: the 1940 system that turns speculation from gambling into a business.
by Jesse Livermore 1940 272 pages
4.21
2k+ ratings
Happy Sexy Millionaire
by Steven Bartlett • 2021
Happiness through achievement is a rigged game. The rules for the one that isn't.
4.11
5k+
Happy Sexy Millionaire Summary
Happy Sexy Millionaire
Happiness through achievement is a rigged game. The rules for the one that isn't.
by Steven Bartlett 2021 224 pages
4.11
5k+ ratings
You Were Born Rich
by Bob Proctor • 2007
Strategy alone won't build wealth. The inner alignment that makes money flow to you.
4.35
2k+
You Were Born Rich Summary
You Were Born Rich
Strategy alone won't build wealth. The inner alignment that makes money flow to you.
by Bob Proctor 2007 270 pages
4.35
2k+ ratings
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
by Brian Tracy • 2003
Your mind runs on habits you never chose. A blueprint for installing beliefs that produce results.
4.19
2k+
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Summary
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Your mind runs on habits you never chose. A blueprint for installing beliefs that produce results.
by Brian Tracy 2003 414 pages
4.19
2k+ ratings
Tribe of Mentors
by Timothy Ferriss • 2017
Top performers share their morning routines, worst failures, and the rules they actually live by.
4.07
17k+
Tribe of Mentors Summary
Tribe of Mentors
Top performers share their morning routines, worst failures, and the rules they actually live by.
by Timothy Ferriss 2017 624 pages
4.07
17k+ ratings
Getting Things Done
by David Allen • 2002
Capture every task, do quick ones now, and regular reviews keep the chaos at bay.
4
100k+
Getting Things Done Summary
Getting Things Done
Capture every task, do quick ones now, and regular reviews keep the chaos at bay.
by David Allen 2002 267 pages
4
100k+ ratings
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Self-help Course
by Gillian Butler • 1999
Why talking to one stranger can rewire your social fears faster than years of avoiding them.
3.79
500+
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Self-help Course Summary
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Self-help Course
Why talking to one stranger can rewire your social fears faster than years of avoiding them.
by Gillian Butler 1999 96 pages
3.79
500+ ratings
The Men We Need
by Brant Hansen • 2022
You don't need to be an outdoorsman. The men God needs are cultivators and protectors.
4.58
2k+
The Men We Need Summary
The Men We Need
You don't need to be an outdoorsman. The men God needs are cultivators and protectors.
by Brant Hansen 2022 242 pages
4.58
2k+ ratings
Personality Isn't Permanent
by Benjamin P. Hardy • 2020
What if every personality test you took was wrong, and you could choose who to become?
4.12
3k+
Personality Isn't Permanent Summary
Personality Isn't Permanent
What if every personality test you took was wrong, and you could choose who to become?
by Benjamin P. Hardy 2020 272 pages
4.12
3k+ ratings
Heavy Duty
by Mike Mentzer • 1993
You're doing too many sets. The case for training less, recovering more, and growing faster.
4.47
162
Heavy Duty Summary
Heavy Duty
You're doing too many sets. The case for training less, recovering more, and growing faster.
by Mike Mentzer 1993 72 pages
4.47
162 ratings
Level Up
by Rob Dial • 2023
Why you procrastinate, how to fix it, and the brain science that makes both possible.
4.50
1k+
Level Up Summary
Level Up
Why you procrastinate, how to fix it, and the brain science that makes both possible.
by Rob Dial 2023 256 pages
4.50
1k+ ratings
Habits of a Happy Brain
by Loretta Graziano Breuning • 2015
Four brain chemicals shape your happiness. Learn the daily habits that trigger each one on demand.
4.01
6k+
Habits of a Happy Brain Summary
Habits of a Happy Brain
Four brain chemicals shape your happiness. Learn the daily habits that trigger each one on demand.
by Loretta Graziano Breuning 2015 238 pages
4.01
6k+ ratings
Mastering the Trade
by John F. Carter • 2005
Chart patterns confirmed by market internals, plus risk math and discipline to stay in the game.
4.02
500+
Mastering the Trade Summary
Mastering the Trade
Chart patterns confirmed by market internals, plus risk math and discipline to stay in the game.
by John F. Carter 2005 432 pages
4.02
500+ ratings
80/20 Principle
by Richard Koch • 1997
20% of effort yields 80% of results. Find that sliver, and the rest becomes optional.
3.97
30k+
80/20 Principle Summary
80/20 Principle
20% of effort yields 80% of results. Find that sliver, and the rest becomes optional.
by Richard Koch 1997 288 pages
3.97
30k+ ratings
The Effective Manager
by Mark Horstman • 2016
The only two metrics your boss cares about, and the four tools that move them.
4.27
2k+
The Effective Manager Summary
The Effective Manager
The only two metrics your boss cares about, and the four tools that move them.
by Mark Horstman 2016 208 pages
4.27
2k+ ratings
Attitude Is Everything
by Jeff Keller • 2023
The thoughts you repeat pull you toward their target. Here is how to aim them.
4.17
421
Attitude Is Everything Summary
Attitude Is Everything
The thoughts you repeat pull you toward their target. Here is how to aim them.
by Jeff Keller 2023 140 pages
4.17
421 ratings
The Science of Getting Rich
by Wallace D. Wattles • 1910
Rich by creation, not competition. The 1910 system: mental clarity, gratitude, and present action.
4.13
44k+
The Science of Getting Rich Summary
The Science of Getting Rich
Rich by creation, not competition. The 1910 system: mental clarity, gratitude, and present action.
by Wallace D. Wattles 1910
4.13
44k+ ratings
How to Be an Imperfectionist
by Stephen Guise • 2015
Perfectionism is paralysis disguised as standards. The cure: make a win so small it is undeniable.
4.09
3k+
How to Be an Imperfectionist Summary
How to Be an Imperfectionist
Perfectionism is paralysis disguised as standards. The cure: make a win so small it is undeniable.
by Stephen Guise 2015 219 pages
4.09
3k+ ratings
Good Morning, Holy Spirit
by Benny Hinn • 1990
He met the Holy Spirit in his bedroom and never recovered. The path from doctrine to friendship.
4.41
9k+
Good Morning, Holy Spirit Summary
Good Morning, Holy Spirit
He met the Holy Spirit in his bedroom and never recovered. The path from doctrine to friendship.
by Benny Hinn 1990 204 pages
4.41
9k+ ratings
Executive Presence
by Sylvia Ann Hewlett • 2014
Performance opens the door. Gravitas, delivery, and polish seal the deal. Here's how.
3.52
2k+
Executive Presence Summary
Executive Presence
Performance opens the door. Gravitas, delivery, and polish seal the deal. Here's how.
by Sylvia Ann Hewlett 2014 240 pages
3.52
2k+ ratings
Verbal Judo
by George J. Thompson • 1993
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
3.84
6k+
Verbal Judo Summary
Verbal Judo
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
by George J. Thompson 1993 224 pages
3.84
6k+ ratings
How to Be Single and Happy
by Jennifer Taitz • 2018
Singlehood isn't a waiting room. A psychologist's guide to happiness, partner or not.
4.19
2k+
How to Be Single and Happy Summary
How to Be Single and Happy
Singlehood isn't a waiting room. A psychologist's guide to happiness, partner or not.
by Jennifer Taitz 2018 217 pages
4.19
2k+ ratings
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
by John C. Maxwell • 2012
Most people leave personal growth to chance. The principles for making it systematic.
4.31
9k+
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Summary
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
Most people leave personal growth to chance. The principles for making it systematic.
by John C. Maxwell 2012
4.31
9k+ ratings
The Total Money Makeover
by Dave Ramsey • 1994
Why your smallest debt comes first: the step-by-step plan that puts behavior ahead of math.
4.22
97k+
The Total Money Makeover Summary
The Total Money Makeover
Why your smallest debt comes first: the step-by-step plan that puts behavior ahead of math.
by Dave Ramsey 1994 259 pages
4.22
97k+ ratings
From The Trash Man To The Cash Man
by Myron Golden • 2013
Four ways to make money, and why only two of them will ever make you wealthy.
4.6
500+
From The Trash Man To The Cash Man Summary
From The Trash Man To The Cash Man
Four ways to make money, and why only two of them will ever make you wealthy.
by Myron Golden 2013 140 pages
4.6
500+ ratings
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
by Robin Sharma • 1996
A burned-out entrepreneur follows a billionaire to an island to learn his dawn ritual.
3.89
100k+
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Summary
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
A burned-out entrepreneur follows a billionaire to an island to learn his dawn ritual.
by Robin Sharma 1996 223 pages
3.89
100k+ ratings
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
by Melanie Fennell • 1999
Your self-view was built on old, biased evidence. This CBT workbook reopens the case.
3.83
500+
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem Summary
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
Your self-view was built on old, biased evidence. This CBT workbook reopens the case.
by Melanie Fennell 1999 368 pages
3.83
500+ ratings
Influence is Your Superpower
by Zoe Chance • 2021
Your fast, emotional brain decides before you even notice. Influence it ethically, starting with no.
4.14
2k+
Influence is Your Superpower Summary
Influence is Your Superpower
Your fast, emotional brain decides before you even notice. Influence it ethically, starting with no.
by Zoe Chance 2021 288 pages
4.14
2k+ ratings
Choice Theory
by William Glasser • 1998
Misery is a choice you make, not something that happens to you. You can unmake it.
4.01
3k+
Choice Theory Summary
Choice Theory
Misery is a choice you make, not something that happens to you. You can unmake it.
by William Glasser 1998 364 pages
4.01
3k+ ratings
Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway
by Susan Jeffers • 1999
The hidden belief that feeds every fear, and the practical system that starves it.
4.00
37k+
Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway Summary
Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway
The hidden belief that feeds every fear, and the practical system that starves it.
by Susan Jeffers 1999 224 pages
4.00
37k+ ratings
Be Your Future Self Now
by Benjamin P. Hardy • 2022
Your brain is already placing bets on who you'll become. Why not pick the winner.
4.29
2k+
Be Your Future Self Now Summary
Be Your Future Self Now
Your brain is already placing bets on who you'll become. Why not pick the winner.
by Benjamin P. Hardy 2022 256 pages
4.29
2k+ ratings
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