68 Results with the "Self-help" genre


    • Chapter 1: The Long Game: From Fast Death to Slow Death Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 1 introduces the central theme of longevity by exploring the deeply personal experiences of a physician who has witnessed death in its various forms, shaping his understanding of medicine and aging. The author recalls a pivotal moment during medical school when he encountered patient death for the first time, an experience that profoundly impacted his perspective on healthcare. This moment, followed by years of seeing both acute and chronic deaths during his residency at Johns Hopkins, led him to…
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      Introduction

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Introduction to the narrator’s journey begins with a recurring dream that captures his feelings of inadequacy and helplessness, where he attempts to catch falling eggs on a city sidewalk—an endeavor that symbolizes his relentless but futile attempts to save patients during his surgical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The dream unfolds with him chasing after the eggs, which represent his efforts to intervene and save lives, but despite his best efforts, every egg shatters upon hitting the ground.…
    • Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity (Peter Attia, MD) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin — Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia explores the science behind aging and health, offering strategies for extending lifespan and improving quality of life through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
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      Heaven on Earth

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Heaven on Earth I WANT YOU TO FORGET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE learned in your whole life. This is the beginning of a new understanding, a new dream. The dream you are living is your creation. It is your perception of reality that you can change at any time. You have the power to create hell, and you have the power to create heaven. Why not dream a different dream? Why not use your mind, your imagination, and your emotions to dream heaven? Just use your imagination and a tremendous thing will happen. Imagine…
    • Chapter VII — Controlling the Mind Cover
      by LovelyMay — Chapter VII explores the powerful idea that the mind, though often seen as uncontrollable, can indeed be trained and directed. This isn’t a vague philosophical claim—it’s a practical skill that, when honed, can elevate the quality of our everyday lives. The argument begins with a simple but profound truth: our entire experience of the world, whether joyful or painful, happens in the mind. Therefore, the ability to steer one’s thoughts isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. The author does not…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin — CONTENTS Praise for The Body Keeps the ScoreTitle PageCopyrightDedication PROLOGUE: FACING TRAUMA PART ONE:THE REDISCOVERY OF TRAUMA LESSONS FROM VIETNAM VETERANS REVOLUTIONS IN UNDERSTANDING MIND AND BRAIN LOOKING INTO THE BRAIN: THE NEUROSCIENCE REVOLUTION PART TWO:THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON TRAUMA4. RUNNING FOR YOUR LIFE: THE ANATOMY OF SURVIVAL5. BODY-BRAIN CONNECTIONS6. LOSING YOUR BODY, LOSING YOUR SELF PART THREE:THE MINDS OF CHILDREN7. GETTING ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH: ATTACHMENT AND…
    • Praise for The Body Keeps the Score Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin — Praise for The Body Keeps the Score “This book is a tour de force. Its deeply empathic, insightful, and compassionate perspective promises to further humanize the treatment of trauma victims, dramatically expand their repertoire of self-regulatory healing practices and therapeutic options, and also stimulate greater creative thinking and research on trauma and its effective treatment. The body does keep the score, and Van der Kolk’s ability to demonstrate this through compelling descriptions of the…
    • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin — The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma impacts both the brain and body, offering insights into healing through therapies like mindfulness and yoga. A powerful, essential read for understanding and overcoming trauma.
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      by LovelyMay — Chapter XII casts a thoughtful spotlight on the hidden traps that often ensnare those earnestly attempting to make the most of their time. While the ambition to better use every hour of the day is admirable, the author makes it clear that this ambition must be tempered with self-awareness and humility. There’s a certain irony in how the pursuit of personal improvement can unintentionally foster arrogance. Becoming a prig—someone who assumes a moral superiority due to a new lifestyle—alienates others…
    • Chapter XI — Serious Reading Cover
      by LovelyMay — Chapter XI encourages readers to consider the true value of what they read during their limited free time. While it is easy and often enjoyable to reach for a familiar novel, the author gently presses that such material rarely exercises the full strength of the intellect. Engaging the mind in serious reading—literature that demands effort, thought, and reflection—builds a kind of mental endurance that is essential for personal growth. This chapter isn’t meant to disparage fiction entirely, as even…
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