Every Tool's a Hammer
Adam Savage
Adam Savage, the maker, artist, and science communicator, shares his unique approach to creativity, problem-solving, and making in this thought-provoking book. Drawing from his experiences on MythBusters and beyond, Savage encourages readers to embrace their obsessions, follow their passions, and unlock their creative potential. It's a permission slip to grab hold of the things that fascinate you, and to dive deeper into them to see where they lead you.
Show Your Work!
Austin Kleon
A guide for people who hate self-promotion, offering an alternative approach to sharing your work and attracting an audience. Learn how to think of your work as a never-ending process, share that process in a way that attracts people, and deal with the ups and downs of putting yourself and your work out in the world.
On Writing
Stephen King
Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising basic tools and key secrets that every writer must know. King's advice is down-to-earth and immensely useful.
Antifragile
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Antifragile is a manual for a world we don't understand. It stands uncertainty on its head, making it desirable, even necessary, and proposes that things grow stronger when exposed to volatility, randomness, and stressors. A revolutionary book that challenges everything we know about dealing with uncertainty.
The Practicing Stoic
Ward Farnsworth
Unlock the timeless wisdom of Stoicism with this practical guide, drawing directly from the writings of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Far from a grim philosophy, this book reveals Stoicism as a powerful 'user's manual' for navigating modern life, offering profound insights into human nature, emotion, and judgment. Discover how ancient principles can help you cultivate resilience, manage irrationalities, and find tranquility, making the pursuit of virtue a path to a more meaningful and fulfilling existence.
A Whole New Mind
Daniel H. Pink
In "A Whole New Mind," Daniel H. Pink argues that the future belongs to creators and empathizers, those with right-brain thinking skills. He outlines the six essential aptitudes—Design, Story, Symphony, Empathy, Play, and Meaning—needed for professional success and personal satisfaction in the emerging Conceptual Age, where inventive, empathic, and big-picture capabilities are highly valued.
As A Man Thinketh
James Allen
Explore the transformative power of thought in James Allen's classic. Discover how your thoughts shape your character, circumstances, health, and destiny, and learn to harness the power within to create a life of purpose, achievement, and serenity.
Ask For It
Linda Babcock
Discover how women can harness the power of negotiation to achieve their goals and dreams. This book provides a four-phase program with strategies and exercises to help women confidently ask for what they deserve in their careers and personal lives, transforming the phrase 'asking for it' into a tool for empowerment and happiness.