Faith isn’t just for church. This insight is at the core of H. Emilie Cady’s classic New Thought text, LESSONS IN TRUTH. Taking a Christian perspective, Cady maintained that people who suffuse all areas of their lives with faith in God are more likely to succeed and less likely to suffer. Transform your belief into […]
The Mommy Blogger With a Past
Tiffany Jenkins isn’t like most women with parenting blogs. In lieu of a Pinterest page, she has a rap sheet (17 arrests, 20-plus felonies) and a memoir about her life as a drug addict. Now sober and the mother of three young children, Jenkins has become famous for being honest in an industry where everyone […]
Your Psycho Ex
Psychopaths: they’re more than just the masked villains in horror movies. With tens of millions of people suffering from psychopathic disorders in the general population, the condition is far more common than most people realize. In PSYCHOPATH FREE, author Jackson MacKenzie explores how to recover from a romantic relationship with an emotionally abusive partner—and how […]
What’s Wrong With White Lies?
Sam Harris wants you to tell the truth. In LYING, his treatise against deception of all kinds, Harris examines why people lie—and why they should stop. Banishing little white lies from your life might be harder than it sounds, but it’s well worth the trouble. Here are two key insights from our latest release. Key Insight […]
Self-Help From a Legendary Rapper
Napoleon. Machiavelli. 50 Cent. When the rapper read the history-filled self-help books of Robert Greene, he knew that his name belonged alongside the master manipulators of the past. Orphaned at the age of 8 and shot nine times at close range at the beginning of his music career, 50 Cent went on to become one […]
You (Version 2.0)
Each of us manages a collection of habits—some good, and some bad. But over time, these habits become so familiar that they’re almost invisible. Whether it’s a small project or a comprehensive overhaul, the self-improvement process is about examining these habits and letting go of the ones that don’t work. It’s easier than it sounds! […]
Your Next TED Talk
The speakers in viral TED talks may sound unattainably cool and professional. The good news is that excellent speakers are made, not born—public speaking is like any other competence, in the sense that practice strengthens the skill. Our latest Instaread original will walk you through the steps, from selecting the right topic all the way […]
Want to be Happy? Do the Bare Minimum
How many things are necessary for a good life? Minimalist Fumio Sasaki pared down the number of objects in his home to just 150—which he bumped up to 300 when he moved into a larger flat. In the spirit of his bestseller, Goodbye, Things, here are just two top insights from our latest release. Key Insight […]
Positive Thinking Isn’t Enough
Optimism is a mighty tool. But in THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING, Normal Vincent Peale makes a common-sense observation: sometimes a good attitude and affirming mantras aren’t enough to get the job done. According to Peale, the key to a truly effective session of positive thinking is to incorporate visualization.Thinking happy thoughts about your big Monday […]
The Most Important Conversation You’ll Ever Have
Sometimes we overthink the things we say to other people. (Who among us isn’t haunted by a foolish comment from a conversation five years ago?) At the same time, we tend to under-think our own running mental commentary. Learn to censor your inner critic with our Instaread on WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU TALK TO […]
