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Smart Brevity

The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)

by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz ...

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart ... Read more

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Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart
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The Four Tendencies

The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)

by Gretchen Rubin ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Are you an Upholder, a Questioner, an Obliger, or a Rebel? From the author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project comes a groundbreaking analysis of personality type that “will immediately improve every area of your life” (Melissa Urban, co-founder of the Whole30).During her multibook investigation into human nature, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Are you an Upholder, a Questioner, an Obliger, or a Rebel? From the author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project comes a groundbreaking analysis of personality type that “will immediately improve every area of your life” (Melissa Urban, co-founder of the Whole30).During her multibook investigation into human nature, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the
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Ask

Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life

by Jeff Wetzler ...

**Globally recognized expert on learning and leadership, Jeff Wetzler offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know, and feel, leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships."Invaluable ... required reading." —Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and Radical Respect**Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ ... Read more

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**Globally recognized expert on learning and leadership, Jeff Wetzler offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know, and feel, leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships."Invaluable ... required reading." —Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and Radical Respect**Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’
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Peak Performance

Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success

by Brad Stulberg, Steve Magness ...

What does it take to go from good to great? Step up at work, in sports, and at home with this “transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout” (Adam Grant).A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of ... Read more

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What does it take to go from good to great? Step up at work, in sports, and at home with this “transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout” (Adam Grant).A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of
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Emotional Intelligence

Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

by Daniel Goleman ...

#1 BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be smart, with a new introduction by the author“A thoughtfully written, persuasive account explaining emotional intelligence and why it can be crucial.”—USA TodayEveryone knows that high IQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until Emotional Intelligence, we could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's brilliant ... Read more

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#1 BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be smart, with a new introduction by the author“A thoughtfully written, persuasive account explaining emotional intelligence and why it can be crucial.”—USA TodayEveryone knows that high IQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until Emotional Intelligence, we could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's brilliant
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The Let Them Theory

A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

by Mel Robbins, Sawyer Robbins ...

**Over 11 Million Copies Sold!#1 Most Sold Book of 2025#1 New York Times Bestseller#1 Sunday Times Bestseller#1 Amazon Bestseller#1 Audible BestsellerA Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About**What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words?If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem ... Read more

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**Over 11 Million Copies Sold!#1 Most Sold Book of 2025#1 New York Times Bestseller#1 Sunday Times Bestseller#1 Amazon Bestseller#1 Audible BestsellerA Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About**What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words?If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem
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Situated

Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best

by Angela Duckworth ...

The long-awaited and groundbreaking new book by the bestselling author of GritIn Grit, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth showed parents, students, educators, athletes and businesspeople—both seasoned and new—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”Now, she tackles the difficult challenge of making change and ... Read more

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The long-awaited and groundbreaking new book by the bestselling author of GritIn Grit, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth showed parents, students, educators, athletes and businesspeople—both seasoned and new—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”Now, she tackles the difficult challenge of making change and
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Stripped Down

Unfiltered and Unapologetic

by Bunnie Xo ...

***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares ... Read more

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***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares
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Awaken Your Genius

Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary

by Ozan Varol ...

**A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERUnlock your originality and unleash your unique talents with this simple guide from the acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.**We say some people march to the beat of a different drummer. But implicit in this cliché is that the rest of us march to the same beat. We sleepwalk through life, find ourselves on well-worn paths that were never ours to walk, ... Read more

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**A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERUnlock your originality and unleash your unique talents with this simple guide from the acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.**We say some people march to the beat of a different drummer. But implicit in this cliché is that the rest of us march to the same beat. We sleepwalk through life, find ourselves on well-worn paths that were never ours to walk,
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What to Make of a Life

Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative

by Jim Collins ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERJim Collins, international bestselling author of Good to Great, offers transformative lessons on constructing—and reconstructing—a life through the cliff moments and transitions we all will face repeatedly in our lives.What to make of a life?It is a question we all wrestle with more than once: How do we find our way in the world? How do we make it past the ... Read more

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERJim Collins, international bestselling author of Good to Great, offers transformative lessons on constructing—and reconstructing—a life through the cliff moments and transitions we all will face repeatedly in our lives.What to make of a life?It is a question we all wrestle with more than once: How do we find our way in the world? How do we make it past the
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The Case for Quitting

The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out

by Lindsay Crouse ...

"Sometimes the most powerful way forward is knowing when to let go. In The Case for Quitting, Lindsay shows us how." — Allyson Felix, most-decorated Olympic track & field athlete in history"Required reading for anyone feeling trapped by the pressure to push through." — Annie Duke, bestselling author of Quit and Thinking In BetsIn a world that prizes persistence, acclaimed journalist Lindsay Crouse ... Read more

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"Sometimes the most powerful way forward is knowing when to let go. In The Case for Quitting, Lindsay shows us how." — Allyson Felix, most-decorated Olympic track & field athlete in history"Required reading for anyone feeling trapped by the pressure to push through." — Annie Duke, bestselling author of Quit and Thinking In BetsIn a world that prizes persistence, acclaimed journalist Lindsay Crouse
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Designing Your Life

How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage • “Life has questions. They have answers.” —The New York TimesDesigners create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home—at the tablet or smartphone you may be holding or the chair you are sitting in. Everything in our lives was ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage • “Life has questions. They have answers.” —The New York TimesDesigners create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home—at the tablet or smartphone you may be holding or the chair you are sitting in. Everything in our lives was
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This Is Water

Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life

by David Foster Wallace ...

In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was.Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in This is Water. How does one ... Read more

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In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was.Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in This is Water. How does one
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Living the Truth

Transform Your Life Through the Power of Insight and Honesty

by Keith Ablow, MD ...

Dr. Keith Ablow, bestselling author and host of a new daily one-hour daytime-TV talk show, presents his first self-help book.Based on more than 20 years of clinical experience and highlighting stories from his own practice, Ablow shows how ignoring or burying painful memories and experiences can negatively affect every aspect of our lives, and he presents strategies to help the reader transform ... Read more

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Dr. Keith Ablow, bestselling author and host of a new daily one-hour daytime-TV talk show, presents his first self-help book.Based on more than 20 years of clinical experience and highlighting stories from his own practice, Ablow shows how ignoring or burying painful memories and experiences can negatively affect every aspect of our lives, and he presents strategies to help the reader transform
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

by Mark Manson ...

#1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 10 million Copies SoldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest ... Read more

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#1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 10 million Copies SoldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest
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Never Worry About Money Again

By Answering One Question

by Jesse Mecham ...

From the founder of YNAB, an app beloved by millions, comes a proven guide to stop worrying about money, for good.There's only one thing you can do with your money: spend it. Most of us are taught that getting good at money means earning more and spending less. But that well-intentioned advice overlooks the purpose of money and it keeps us stuck worrying about it. Money is for spending. So if you ... Read more

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From the founder of YNAB, an app beloved by millions, comes a proven guide to stop worrying about money, for good.There's only one thing you can do with your money: spend it. Most of us are taught that getting good at money means earning more and spending less. But that well-intentioned advice overlooks the purpose of money and it keeps us stuck worrying about it. Money is for spending. So if you
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Deep Listening

Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends, and Foes

by Emily Kasriel ...

“If you’ve ever felt like two ears aren’t enough, this book is for you. Deep Listening reveals how we can improve at hearing others—and helping them hear us too.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingWhy do so many conversations leave us feeling unheard and disconnected? In Deep Listening, acclaimed BBC journalis. ... Read more

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“If you’ve ever felt like two ears aren’t enough, this book is for you. Deep Listening reveals how we can improve at hearing others—and helping them hear us too.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingWhy do so many conversations leave us feeling unheard and disconnected? In Deep Listening, acclaimed BBC journalis.
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The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

by W. Timothy Gallwey ...

“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll“The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country ... Read more

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“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll“The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country
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Everything Is F*cked

A Book About Hope

by Mark Manson ...

New York Times Bestseller“Just because everything appears to be a mess doesn’t mean you have to be one. Mark Manson’s book is a call to arms for a better life and better world and could not be more needed right now.” — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the EnemyFrom the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a coun ... Read more

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New York Times Bestseller“Just because everything appears to be a mess doesn’t mean you have to be one. Mark Manson’s book is a call to arms for a better life and better world and could not be more needed right now.” — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the EnemyFrom the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a coun
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I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It's Hard

by Robyne Hanley-Dafoe ...

Hope isn't just a feeling—it's the key to rewiring your brain for resiliency and well-being, even in the toughest times.When the world feels divided and the future uncertain, does holding onto hope seem unthinkable? In I Hope So,Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, the award-winning author of Stress Wisely and Calm Within the Storm, shows you how to use the power of neuroscience, physiology, and psychology to ... Read more

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Hope isn't just a feeling—it's the key to rewiring your brain for resiliency and well-being, even in the toughest times.When the world feels divided and the future uncertain, does holding onto hope seem unthinkable? In I Hope So,Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, the award-winning author of Stress Wisely and Calm Within the Storm, shows you how to use the power of neuroscience, physiology, and psychology to
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The Complete Works of Florence Scovel Shinn

The Game of Life and How to Play It; Your Word is Your Wand; The Secret Door to Success; and The Power of the Spoken Word

by Florence Scovel Shinn ...

This collection of four books by metaphysical writer and teacher Florence Scovel Shinn explores the power of thought and word to change your life. When we harness this power, we can create the life of our wildest dreams. But if we succumb to dark thoughts and negative self-talk, we can create a life of failure and despondence.Before her life as a writer and teacher, Florence Scovel Shinn was a ... Read more

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This collection of four books by metaphysical writer and teacher Florence Scovel Shinn explores the power of thought and word to change your life. When we harness this power, we can create the life of our wildest dreams. But if we succumb to dark thoughts and negative self-talk, we can create a life of failure and despondence.Before her life as a writer and teacher, Florence Scovel Shinn was a
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How to Win Friends & Influence People

by Dale Carnegie ...

‘How to Win Friends and Influence People' is one of the first best-selling self-help books ever published. Just after publishing, it quickly exploded into an overnight success, eventually selling more than 15 million copies worldwide, and pioneering an entire genre of self-help and personal success books. With an enduring grasp of human nature, it teaches his readers how to handle people without ... Read more

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‘How to Win Friends and Influence People' is one of the first best-selling self-help books ever published. Just after publishing, it quickly exploded into an overnight success, eventually selling more than 15 million copies worldwide, and pioneering an entire genre of self-help and personal success books. With an enduring grasp of human nature, it teaches his readers how to handle people without
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Hush

How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word

by Linda Clemons ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERLA TIMES BESTSELLERAn Amazon Editor’s PickHarness the power of silence and let your presence speak volumes.World-renowned body language expert Linda Clemons reveals how to harness nonverbal communication to project confidence, influence, and authority—without uttering a word.Jack Canfield, bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul say... ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERLA TIMES BESTSELLERAn Amazon Editor’s PickHarness the power of silence and let your presence speak volumes.World-renowned body language expert Linda Clemons reveals how to harness nonverbal communication to project confidence, influence, and authority—without uttering a word.Jack Canfield, bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul say...
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness, Updated and Expanded (featuring "How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of You" by Michael Gervais)

by Harvard Business Review, Michael Gervais, Angela L. Duckworth, Martin E.P. Seligman, Herminia Ibarra ...

Series series HBR's 10 Must Reads
Come back from every setback stronger and more confident.If you read nothing else on mental toughness, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you embrace challenges and adversity, learn from disappointment, and build your emotional strength and resilience.This book will inspire you to:Handle tough criticism and personal ... Read more

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Come back from every setback stronger and more confident.If you read nothing else on mental toughness, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you embrace challenges and adversity, learn from disappointment, and build your emotional strength and resilience.This book will inspire you to:Handle tough criticism and personal
... Read more

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