No one wants to worry. Anxiety is counter-productive, time consuming, and unpleasant—but for so many of us, it’s difficult to dispel. Dale Carnegie, the author of the time-tested classic HOW TO STOP WORRYING AND START LIVING, urged readers to let go of worry in the name of happiness and health. But he also understood that this […]
Weekend Wisdom – Go Ahead, Get Naked
Though it may seem counterintuitive, December is a great time to get started on your New Year’s resolutions. In her combination memoir/self-help book STRONG LOOKS BETTER NAKED, Khloé Kardashian recommends gradually building up the intensity of lifestyle changes like exercise regimens instead of making sudden, drastic changes. Think about it: starting an ambitious new exercise program directly after […]
Serenity, Strength, and Clarity
The end of the year can be chaotic. Fortunately, our extensive self-help library is here to help you keep your cool. How about a quick tune-up for your mind, body, and soul to set the stage for a fruitful December? A self-help guru steeped in Stoic philosophy, Ryan Holiday is here to show you the […]
Weekend Wisdom – Find Your Focus
With the busy holiday season closing in, it seems like our to-do lists keep getting longer. With the pressure on, what’s the best way to make sure that every task is completed on time? Here’s a simple trick: start by identifying one task that will help you make the most progress with the least effort. In […]
Emotional Endurance Training
Experts have a lot to say about mental health. But you hear less about mental strength: the courage to deal with tough emotions and stressful events. Since mental strength is a skill, anyone can learn it. Our new Instaread on 13 THINGS MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE DON’T DO is here to coach you through the process.
The Secret is Out
New Thought, the spiritual self-help philosophy that recaptured the public’s attention after Rhonda Byrne’s THE SECRET was published in 2006, is more than a century old. But the idea that our thoughts have incredible power to shape our lives is more popular than ever. Here are two key insights from our latest release, AS A MAN […]
This is Not a Game
Trust the author of THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK to tell it like it is. Self-help mastermind Mark Manson says that too many suitors treat dating like a game or a theatrical performance. Instead, he encourages men to embrace radical honesty and self-confidence to get more girls. We take a look at some of Manson’s […]
Wisdom From a Dying Man
Do you have a teacher who stands out in your memory? Someone who brought a subject to life and inspired you to become the person that you are today? For Mitch Albom, that teacher was Morrie Schwartz, college sociology professor. Fifteen years after Albom graduated, when he learned that Schwartz was dying of ALS, they […]
Align With a Higher Power
The Law of Attraction, the mantra of the New Thought movement, says that like attracts like. In other words, optimistic thoughts are the fuel for a bright and prosperous future. Our latest addition to the Instaread library—the bestseller to which the business magnate Henry Ford attributed his success—explores this powerful idea. Tap into the ability […]
Take It On Faith
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 […]
