Self-Help Books

Self-Help Books describes a diverse selection of titles that focus on self-discovery and self-improvement. The self-help genre is characterized by literature that shares research and advice to promote self-understanding and prompt changes in one's outlook or behavior, thus improving one's quality of life. The Self-Help Collection features texts that discuss topics ranging from business and personal finance to interpersonal relationships, mental health, and sexuality.

Irresistible

by Adam Alter

Publication year 2017

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Tags Self Help, Science / Nature, Business / Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Psychology, Health / Medicine

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked (2017), a nonfiction book by Adam Alter, explores the relationship between humans and addictive technologies. Alter is a professor of marketing at New York University Stern School of Business and has written other nonfiction titles about human behavior, such as Drunk Tank Pink. The book begins with the assertion that people can easily become addicted to smartphones, video games, and other technologies... Read Irresistible Summary

It Didn't Start with You

by Mark Wolynn

Publication year 2016

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Tags Psychology, Self Help, Health / Medicine, Science / Nature

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It's Not You

by Ramani Durvasula

Publication year 2024

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Self Discovery

Tags Psychology, Parenting, Relationships, Psychology, Mental Illness, Self Help, Health / Medicine

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It's Your Ship

by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff

Publication year 2002

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Equality

Tags Leadership/Organization/Management, Military / War, Business / Economics, Self Help, Biography

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I Will Teach You To Be Rich

by Ramit Sethi

Publication year 2009

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Life/Time: The Future, Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Society: Economics

Tags Business / Economics, Finance / Money / Wealth, Self Help, Leadership/Organization/Management

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

by Richard Bach

Publication year 1970

Genre Novella, Fiction

Tags Allegory / Fable / Parable, Modern Classic Fiction, Animals, Inspirational, Fantasy, Philosophy, Philosophy, Self Help, Classic Fiction, Religion / Spirituality

Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by author and pilot Richard Bach, is a fable and novella that was originally presented in serialized form in Flying magazine. Bach initially struggled to find a publisher for the full work, but when the book was finally published in 1970, it enjoyed immense popular success; according to Publisher’s Weekly, it was the top-selling book of both 1972 and 1973. Bach went on to also write Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant... Read Jonathan Livingston Seagull Summary

Laziness Does Not Exist

by Devon Price

Publication year 2021

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Identity: Mental Health, Emotions/Behavior: Apathy, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Society: Colonialism, Society: Economics, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Tags Leadership/Organization/Management, Psychology, Philosophy, Mental Illness, Psychology, Self Help, Philosophy, Sociology, Health / Medicine, Health

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Leaders Eat Last

by Simon Sinek

Publication year 2013

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Relationships: Teams, Society: Economics, Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger

Tags Psychology, Inspirational, Business / Economics, Self Help, Post Modernism, Leadership/Organization/Management, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t (2014) is inspirational speaker Simon Sinek’s second book, a follow-up to Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (2009). The book’s title is derived from a practice in which Marine Corps Officers eat last, sacrificing their own needs for those in their care. Sacrifice is key. Sinek explores the ways in which successful individuals and companies develop cultures built on... Read Leaders Eat Last Summary

Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun

by Wess Roberts

Publication year 1987

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Win & Lose, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Relationships: Teams, Society: Nation, Society: War, Society: Politics & Government

Tags Business / Economics, History: World, Leadership/Organization/Management, Creative Nonfiction, Self Help, Military / War, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics / Government

Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun is a self-improvement and business leadership book by Wess Roberts, who was a human resources manager at Fireman’s Fund Insurance when he published the book in 1989. Using the historical figure of Attila the Hun as his mouthpiece, Roberts outlines his management style and approach to business. This guide refers to Attila’s “persona” when quoting words that Roberts imagines Attila might have said. In the introduction, Roberts discusses Attila... Read Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun Summary

Leadership Strategy And Tactics

by Jocko Willink

Publication year 2020

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Tags Leadership/Organization/Management, Business / Economics, Self Help, Military / War, Psychology, Psychology

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Lead from the Outside

by Stacey Abrams

Publication year 2018

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Society: Politics & Government, Identity: Race, Identity: Gender, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Tags Politics / Government, Leadership/Organization/Management, Self Help, Gender / Feminism, Social Justice, Business / Economics, Biography

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Leading Change

by John P. Kotter

Publication year 1988

Genre Reference/Text Book, Nonfiction

Themes Society: Globalization, Values/Ideas: New Age, Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos, Identity: Language

Tags Education, Education, Leadership/Organization/Management, Business / Economics, Self Help

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Legacy

by James Kerr

Publication year 2013

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Relationships: Teams, Society: Community, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose

Tags Leadership/Organization/Management, Sports, Business / Economics, Psychology, Psychology, Self Help, Biography

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Letters from a Stoic

by Seneca

Genre Collection of Letters, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality, Values/Ideas: Good & Evil, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Values/Ideas: Fate

Tags Philosophy, Ancient Rome, Philosophy, History: World, Psychology, Psychology, Classical Period, Self Help, Classic Fiction, Religion / Spirituality

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Limitless

by Jim Kwik

Publication year 2020

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology

Tags Self Help, Psychology, Business / Economics, Education

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Lincoln on Leadership

by Donald T. Phillips

Publication year 1992

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Society: Politics & Government, Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Relationships: Teams

Tags Military / War, History: U.S., Politics / Government, American Civil War, Education, Education, Leadership/Organization/Management, Business / Economics, History: World, Biography, Self Help

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