64 Results with the "Self-help" genre


    • Chapter II — The Desire to Exceed One’s Programme Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II introduces the reader to an idea that feels both familiar and frustrating—the sense that there’s never quite enough time to do what one truly wants. The author starts by acknowledging a hypothetical figure who seems perfectly content with how they use their twenty-four hours. This person supposedly balances work, leisure, and self-development without struggle. If such individuals exist, they are rare. Most people, the author argues, feel a nagging sense of dissatisfaction, even when life…
    • Chapter I — The Daily Miracle Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins by presenting a quiet but profound truth—every person receives twenty-four hours a day, no more, no less. This equal distribution of time cuts through wealth, status, and circumstance. Whether one is a scholar or a laborer, rich or poor, time is dealt fairly to all. It is neither earned nor bought. And yet, despite its fairness, many treat this resource with casual neglect. The author compares time to money, showing that while people spend years learning how to manage finances, almost…
    • Preface to This Edition Cover
      by LovelyMay Preface opens with the author responding to the reactions his earlier writing received—some lighthearted, others deeply sincere. While a few accused the tone of his work of being too casual, this was not the critique that stayed with him. What struck him were the letters from earnest readers who firmly disagreed with his view that most people do not pour themselves fully into their work. These readers insisted that their jobs were meaningful and that they gave all they had to their professional roles.…
    • How to Live on 24 Hours a Day Cover
      by LovelyMay How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett is a practical and motivational book that encourages readers to make the most of their time. Written in 1910, the book offers timeless advice on how to use the 24 hours we all have each day to enrich our lives. Bennett argues that by dedicating even a small portion of our day to self-improvement—through reading, learning, or reflecting—we can achieve personal growth and fulfillment. Blending wit, wisdom, and actionable suggestions, the book inspires readers to rethink their daily routines and invest in their intellectual and spiritual well-being.
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