Books like Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
12 books with a reading profile close to Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Deep, inward-looking and contemplative; a moderate read.
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Stillness Is the Key
by Ryan Holiday
Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, practical
Ryan Holiday draws on Stoic philosophy and Buddhist principles to argue that the ability to remain steady amidst chaos is the prerequisite for high performance and peace of mind.
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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy
In 2015, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu met in Dharamsala to discuss the nature of human contentment during a week of dialogue.
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Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life
Also inward-looking · self help, practical
Emily Nagoski presents a biological and psychological model of human sexuality centered on the Dual Control Model, which defines sexual response as an interaction between excitatory "accelerators" and inhibitory "brakes…
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The Consolations of Philosophy
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, accessible
Alain de Botton pairs six common human afflictions with the teachings of specific historical philosophers to demonstrate how logic applies to emotional pain.
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull
by Richard Bach
Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a novella centered on a bird who rejects the daily grind of scavenging for food to master the mechanics of flight.
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How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question
practical, philosophy
Michael Schur examines ethical philosophy through the lens of history’s most influential thinkers.
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
by Ryan Holiday
self help, practical
Drawing from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, Ryan Holiday centers this manual on the Mediterranean wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.
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What's So Amazing About Grace?
Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, accessible
Philip Yancey examines the application of grace within the modern Christian church and secular society.
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Everything Is F\*cked: A Book About Hope
by Mark Manson
self help, philosophy
Mark Manson applies psychological frameworks and historical anecdotes to explain why high standards of living often result in widespread anxiety.
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F\*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
by Mark Manson
self help, practical
Mark Manson rejects the modern obsession with constant positivity, arguing instead that human life is defined by unavoidable struggle.
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The Art of Happiness
Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy
Based on interviews conducted by psychiatrist Howard Cutler, this book presents the Dalai Lama’s perspective on achieving inner peace through disciplined mental training.
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