Books like Surrounded by Idiots
12 books with a reading profile close to Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson. Practical, growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.
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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
by John Gray
Also practical and growth-minded · self help, practical
John Gray argues that most relationship conflicts arise because men and women operate under distinct psychological frameworks, metaphorically belonging to different planets.
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
by Chris Voss
Also practical and growth-minded · self help, practical
Chris Voss presents a methodology for high-stakes communication derived from his tenure as a lead international hostage negotiator for the FBI.
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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
by Gary Chapman
Also practical and growth-minded · self help, practical
Gary Chapman argues that individuals give and receive affection through five distinct communication patterns.
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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Also practical and growth-minded · self help, practical
Betty Edwards argues that drawing is a matter of perception rather than manual dexterity.
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The Whole-Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Daniel J.
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Supercommunicators
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Charles Duhigg identifies three distinct types of conversations: practical decision-making, emotional connection, and social identity.
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Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind
Also practical and growth-minded · self help, practical
Manage Your Day-to-Day addresses the tension between reactive work, like answering emails, and proactive creation.
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Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Frustrated by the constant power struggles and tantrums of modern parenting, Michaeleen Doucleff traveled to Maya, Inuit, and Hadzabe communities to observe traditional child-rearing practices.
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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
by Harvey Karp
Also practical and growth-minded · self help, practical
Harvey Karp argues that human infants are born three months too early and require a theoretical fourth trimester to ease their transition into the world.
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The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Kelly McGonigal explains that self-control is a measurable physiological response rather than a simple virtue.
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber
Also practical and growth-minded · self help, practical
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish present a communication framework built on identifying and acknowledging a child’s feelings rather than dismissing them.
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
John Gottman presents findings from years of observational data collected in his "Love Lab," where he monitored couples' physiological responses and communication patterns.
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