68 Results with the "Self-help" genre


    • 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.…
    • Chapter 16: Learning to Inhabit your Body: Yoga Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16: Learning to Inhabit Your Body: Yoga. Yoga offers more than physical benefits—it facilitates a deeper connection with our bodies and emotions, fostering a sense of inner peace and self-acceptance. When we begin to focus on the body, we activate a natural inclination toward self-care that emerges from within. This shift in attention, away from societal pressures and external standards, allows us to experience a new level of authenticity in how we care for ourselves. By practicing mindfulness…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Acknowledgments in Outlive provides readers with a heartfelt and behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative effort and personal resilience that helped bring the book to life. Originally placed on hold in early 2020 due to setbacks with the manuscript submission, the project faced considerable obstacles when the authors were let down by their book agent and publisher. However, Michael Ovitz’s timely intervention became a pivotal moment, helping revitalize the project and enabling it to move forward.…
    • 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…
    • The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz offers practical wisdom for personal freedom, teaching four simple principles to break free from limiting beliefs and find peace: Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, and Always do your best. A powerful, transformative read for personal growth.
    • Chapter 6: Losing Your Body, Losing Your Self Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6: Losing Your Body, Losing Your Self, the journey of healing often begins with learning to live with the questions themselves, as Rainer Maria Rilke beautifully expressed in his letters to a young poet. Just as with the challenges in our emotional and psychological states, the answers to our struggles may come slowly, without our direct awareness. Instead, we might find our way toward understanding through the simple act of living with the discomfort of the questions. Sherry walked into my…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • Chapter 17: Putting the Pieces Together: Self-Leadership Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: Putting the Pieces Together: Self-Leadership. In life, we all experience moments where parts of ourselves seem to take over. For example, when confronted with trauma, we develop coping mechanisms that help us survive but may also fragment our sense of self. One of the key aspects of self-leadership is understanding and managing these internal parts, each with its own needs and responses. This process of integration is central to healing, especially for those who have faced significant trauma or…
    • The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Rick Rubin) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin explores the nature of creativity, offering insights and philosophical reflections on how to cultivate a creative mindset and approach life as an artist.
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