“The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth” is a renowned work by M. Scott Peck, published in 1978. Peck, a psychiatrist, interweaves his professional insights with spiritual anecdotes to present a guide to understanding, confronting, and solving life’s problems. The book is structured into four main sections: Discipline: … Read more
“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of personal reflections by the Roman Emperor, which serves as a cornerstone in the philosophy of Stoicism. Written in the form of a private journal during his military campaigns, Aurelius imparts profound wisdom and moral guidance that continues to resonate today, almost two millennia after its composition. … Read more
“The Body Keeps the Score” is a great book that explores the intricate relationship between trauma, the brain, and the body. Written by Bessel van der Kolk, a renowned psychiatrist and expert in trauma treatment, the book delves into the long-lasting impacts of trauma on an individual’s mental and physical well-being. Drawing on decades of … Read more
“The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life” is a self-help book written by leadership and personal mastery expert Robin Sharma. Admittedly, I was reluctant to read this book as I am a night owl and have been like this for all my adult life. I thought the book is irrelevant but now … Read more
This is one of the best self-help books I have ever read so far. I first listened to its audio edition then later on I read the kindle version. “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” is a self-help book written by James Clear and was first … Read more
“Eat Pray Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia” is a memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert that chronicles her journey of self-discovery and healing. The book is divided into three sections, each corresponding to the three countries the author visits during her year-long sabbatical from her life in the United States. The … Read more
What is Big Magic All About? After the incredible success with her 2006 memoir “Eat, Pray, Love”, Elizabeth Gilbert is back in the limelight with this equally important book titled Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. This is a self-help book that takes creativity as its central theme, and creativity is what Gilbert excels at. … Read more
“The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery” by Brianna Wiest is an insightful and transformative self-help book that delves into the complexities of self-sabotage and offers practical solutions for overcoming these tendencies. The book is divided into two sections: the first focuses on identifying and understanding self-sabotaging behaviors, while the second provides actionable steps … Read more
As A Man Thinketh is a literary essay by James Allen that aims to convey the message of how powerful human thought can be. The author argues that the quality of our thoughts determines the quality of our life, and that we create our realities through the power of our own minds. The essay encourages … Read more
“The Art of Seduction” is a book by Robert Greene that examines the psychology and strategies of seduction. Greene argues that seduction is not just about romantic or sexual relationships, but can also be applied to other areas of life, such as business or politics. The book is divided into two main sections: the first … Read more