Psych: The Story of the Brain
Paul Bloom
Explore the fascinating world of psychology with a renowned Yale professor. This book delves into the mysteries of the human mind, from the biological basis of thought to the complexities of consciousness, morality, and mental illness. Discover the latest research and theories about what makes us human and how our brains shape our experiences.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
"The Psychology of Money" is a collection of nineteen short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money. Written by Morgan Housel, a partner at The Collaborative Fund, the book departs from the standard investment advice that treats finance as a math-based field. Housel argues that financial success is not a hard science. It is a soft skill, where how you behave is more important than what you know. The central premise is that we do not make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. We make them at the dinner table, where personal history, unique worldviews, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. Housel illustrates that two people can see the exact same world yet draw completely different conclusions based on when and where they were born. A key theme in the book is the distinction between getting rich and staying rich. Getting rich requires taking risks, being optimistic, and putting yourself out there. Staying rich requires the exact opposite. It requires fear that what you have made can be taken away from you. It requires frugality and an acceptance that at least some of your success is attributable to luck rather than skill. Housel ultimately posits that the highest dividend money pays is not luxury goods, but control over your time.
Pursuing the Good Life
Christopher Peterson
A collection of 100 reflections on positive psychology, exploring what makes life worth living. It delves into positive emotions, traits, relationships, and institutions, offering insights into how to pursue a fulfilling psychological life.
Overworked and Overwhelmed
Scott Eblin
Feeling overworked and overwhelmed? Discover the mindfulness alternative. This book provides practical routines and habits to help you align your work and life, reduce stress, and improve effectiveness. Learn how to be more present, manage your workload, and achieve a better balance in all areas of your life.
The Book of Joy
Dalai Lama
Two spiritual giants, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, share their wisdom on finding joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering. Based on a week of intimate conversations, this book explores the nature of true joy, the obstacles that stand in its way, and the practices that can help us cultivate lasting happiness.
The Happiest Man on Earth
Eddie Jaku
A powerful, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful memoir of Eddie Jaku, a Holocaust survivor who made a vow to smile every day. Despite facing unimaginable horrors, Eddie shares his wisdom and story, demonstrating how happiness can be found even in the darkest of times. Published as Eddie turns 100, this is a tribute to those who were lost and an inspiring lesson in living one's best possible life.
Mindfulness
Joseph Goldstein
Explore the depths of mindfulness with this in-depth guide to practice and understanding. Drawing on classical teachings and personal experience, this book offers new possibilities and levels of subtlety for applying mindfulness in daily life, transforming your life and understanding.
The Art of Living
William Hart
Explore the profound depths of Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka, a technique for achieving peace of mind and liberation from suffering. This book offers insights into the practice, its principles, and its application in daily life, guiding you towards a path of self-discovery and inner harmony.