The Practicing Mind
Thomas M. Sterner
Discover the power of focus and discipline with The Practicing Mind. This book offers a transformative approach to achieving your goals by embracing the process, not just the product. Learn how to cultivate mindfulness, patience, and self-awareness to unlock your potential and find joy in every step of your journey.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
A guide to cultivating a Wholehearted life by embracing imperfection, vulnerability, and worthiness. Learn to let go of what people think and connect with your authentic self through courage, compassion, and connection.
Sonny Boy
Al Pacino
This raw and intimate memoir delves into the formative years of a legendary actor, tracing his tumultuous childhood in the Bronx. From the profound impact of his parents' separation and his mother's struggles with mental health, to the gritty realities of street life and the solace found in imagination and friendship, the narrative paints a vivid picture of resilience. It explores the psychological scars of early trauma and the unexpected paths that led him from a challenging upbringing to the world of acting, offering a deeply personal reflection on identity, survival, and the enduring power of human connection.
Slow Productivity
Cal Newport
Discover a revolutionary approach to productivity that prioritizes sustainable, meaningful work over relentless busyness. "Slow Productivity" offers a philosophy for knowledge workers seeking accomplishment without burnout, advocating for fewer tasks, a natural pace, and an obsession with quality. Learn how to reclaim your time and create work you're proud of, without sacrificing your well-being.
Fully Alive with Grief
Jan Warner
A 52-week guide offering prompts and exercises to help those grieving find hope and inspiration. It provides a structured approach to navigating the complex emotions of grief, fostering healing and rediscovering meaning in life after loss. This book offers a gentle hand to hold as you continue your journey day by day.
It's OK That You're Not OK
Megan Devine
A groundbreaking approach to grief that helps us cultivate resilience, find meaning, and create a more compassionate culture. It's OK That You're Not OK is a guide for navigating loss, dispelling myths about grief, and embracing the pain that comes with love and loss. Learn how to live with grief, not overcome it, and find solace in a world that often misunderstands.
The Mountain Is You
Brianna Wiest
Discover how to transform self-sabotage into self-mastery. This book delves into the underlying reasons behind self-sabotaging behaviors, offering insights and tools to break free from destructive patterns and achieve your full potential. Learn to identify your 'mountain' and develop the resilience needed to conquer it, paving the way for a life of freedom and fulfillment.
The Courage to Teach
Parker J. Palmer
Parker J. Palmer invites teachers on an inner journey toward reconnecting with themselves, their students, and their colleagues, and toward reclaiming vocational passion. Good teaching cannot be reduced to technique but is rooted in the identity and integrity of the teacher. This book is for teachers who have good days and bad, and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from something one loves.