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This explosive comparison dives deep into both realms—the timeless truths of the Gita and the fast-selling formulas of today’s self-help gurus. We’ll explore how each one tackles real-life struggles: ...

Debut author Mark Reinisch shares the rainbows and lightning strikes of his life, how he navigated them, and how you can, too, in “The Wellness Ethic — How to Thrive in an Unpredictable World (Where ...

From its very inception, "Taking the Stairs & Liking It" has a remarkable origin story: it was inspired by a chance 2005 conversation with none other than President Jimmy Carter. Author Lauren Speeth, ...

Novels and poetry are not everybody's cup of tea, one writer makes a case of trusty self-help books over fiction and fantasy.

It can be hard to find a compelling self-help book. They can be patronizing or preachy, and can even add to our worries. Still, the best self-help books share certain features: thoughtful reflections ...

Author James Clear presents his book, "Atomic Habits" during Workplace Summit, Pennsylvania Conference For Women 2019. "Habits" is one of the best self-help books. Self-help books provide the guidance ...

Like many books in the ever-expanding self-help genre, “The Myths of Happiness” is essentially about changing the way we think to find more serenity and purpose in our lives. The author, a psychology ...

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When I was in seventh grade, I read Jen Sincero’s “You Are A Badass,” an extremely popular self-help book at the front of every bookstore in 2013. Part of the appeal was a friend’s insistence that it ...