Books like Mindfulness for Beginners: Explore the Infinite Potential that Lies Within This Very Moment
12 books with a reading profile close to Mindfulness for Beginners: Explore the Infinite Potential that Lies Within This Very Moment by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Inward-looking, contemplative and clear-cut; an easy read.
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Ego Is the Enemy
by Ryan Holiday
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
Ryan Holiday argues that an inflated sense of self-importance acts as a barrier to mastery and long-term stability rather than a fuel for achievement.
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Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
by Jay Shetty
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
Jay Shetty adapts his years of training in an Indian ashram into a manual for mental clarity and emotional regulation.
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Stillness Is the Key
by Ryan Holiday
Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth
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 Art of Happiness
Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth
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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Everything Is F\*cked: A Book About Hope
by Mark Manson
self help, personal growth
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 Road to Character
by David Brooks
Also inward-looking · self help, personal growth
David Brooks distinguishes between resume virtues and eulogy virtues to argue that modern society overemphasizes external success at the expense of internal integrity.
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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, personal growth
Mark Manson rejects the modern obsession with constant positivity, arguing instead that human life is defined by unavoidable struggle.
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The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
Also inward-looking · self help, personal growth
Using a Socratic dialogue between a cynical young man and an elderly philosopher, this book presents the psychological theories of Alfred Adler.
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Ikigai: Los secretos de Japón para una vida larga y feliz
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
Héctor García and Francesc Miralles traveled to Okinawa, a Japanese "Blue Zone" with the world’s highest concentration of centenarians, to identify the lifestyle habits of the elderly residents.
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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World
by Haemin Sunim
Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth
Haemin Sunim, a Zen Buddhist teacher, organizes this guide into eight chapters covering life stages and emotions such as rest, relationships, love, and spirituality.
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Eat, Pray, Love
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
In her early thirties, Elizabeth Gilbert faced a debilitating realization that her stable marriage and career did not provide the fulfillment she expected.
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