Books like Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
12 books with a reading profile close to Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty. Inward-looking 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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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 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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The Art of Happiness
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · 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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Braving the Wilderness
by Brené Brown
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
Brené Brown argues that true belonging is not a social negotiation but a spiritual practice originating from self-acceptance.
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Stillness Is the Key
by Ryan Holiday
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · 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 Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
Elaine N.
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It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
Lysa TerKeurst writes from the middle of a personal crisis, documenting her experiences with an unfaithful spouse and a life-threatening medical diagnosis.
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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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A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth
Marianne Williamson translates the metaphysical foundation of the 1976 text A Course in Miracles into a practical guide for daily living.
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101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
Also inward-looking · self help, personal growth
Brianna Wiest presents a collection of brief pieces focused on cognitive reframing and emotional intelligence.
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