LIBRARY
Explore my library of resources on core self-development topics.
Dive into materials on trauma, PTSD, emotional intelligence, recovery, entrepreneurship, and relationships, alongside tools for personal growth.
Pick a topic, choose a book, and let it lead you to your next insight.
Dive into materials on trauma, PTSD, emotional intelligence, recovery, entrepreneurship, and relationships, alongside tools for personal growth.
Pick a topic, choose a book, and let it lead you to your next insight.
Self-Connection / Self-Awareness
Confidence, Assertiveness, Self-esteem, Emotional Intelligence, Building Resilience, Trauma Recovery.
The Road Back to Me: Healing and Recovering From Co-dependency, Addiction, Enabling, and Low Self Esteem.
Lisa A Romano
This book offers a strong, relatable personal story of codependency recovery.
#codependency #self-esteem #boundaries #self-assertion
Lisa A Romano
This book offers a strong, relatable personal story of codependency recovery.
#codependency #self-esteem #boundaries #self-assertion
The Good Daughter Syndrome
Katherine Fabrizio
An exploration of mother-daughter relationships throughout a woman's life cycles. This book provides insightful descriptions of various relationship dynamics and offers practical exercises to enhance self-awareness.
#mother vs. daughter #mother relationships #good daughter syndrom
Katherine Fabrizio
An exploration of mother-daughter relationships throughout a woman's life cycles. This book provides insightful descriptions of various relationship dynamics and offers practical exercises to enhance self-awareness.
#mother vs. daughter #mother relationships #good daughter syndrom
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Melody Beattie
One of the pioneering books on codependency—an addiction to relationships. This book intertwines personal narrative with insightful observations. It might be easier to listen to the audiobook rather than read it.
#codependency #addictions #people pleasing #self-esteem
Melody Beattie
One of the pioneering books on codependency—an addiction to relationships. This book intertwines personal narrative with insightful observations. It might be easier to listen to the audiobook rather than read it.
#codependency #addictions #people pleasing #self-esteem
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Gabor Maté
Research on the cultural roots of trauma, what trauma is not, and the social norms that sustain it. The book is filled with humor and personal stories, making it an engaging and accessible read.
#trauma and culture #trauma recovery #toxic culture
Gabor Maté
Research on the cultural roots of trauma, what trauma is not, and the social norms that sustain it. The book is filled with humor and personal stories, making it an engaging and accessible read.
#trauma and culture #trauma recovery #toxic culture
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Gabor Maté
This book was a powerful extension of Peter Levine’s work for me, offering the clinician’s perspective that Gabor Maté brings so well. It explores in depth the body’s innate wisdom: how it protects itself and what happens when we exceed its capacity.
#body healing #stress #chronic stress #body wisdom #healing
Gabor Maté
This book was a powerful extension of Peter Levine’s work for me, offering the clinician’s perspective that Gabor Maté brings so well. It explores in depth the body’s innate wisdom: how it protects itself and what happens when we exceed its capacity.
#body healing #stress #chronic stress #body wisdom #healing
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes
William Bridges, Susan Bridges
What is a “midlife crisis,” and what actually happens to us between about 30 and 85? I found many of the answers here. The book explores transitions in career, family, mindset, identity, geography, and life stages. All explained in a clear, engaging way with practical advice.
#life transitions #stress #adult psychology #career transitions #family transitions
William Bridges, Susan Bridges
What is a “midlife crisis,” and what actually happens to us between about 30 and 85? I found many of the answers here. The book explores transitions in career, family, mindset, identity, geography, and life stages. All explained in a clear, engaging way with practical advice.
#life transitions #stress #adult psychology #career transitions #family transitions
Self-Management
Discovering your values, needs, wants and stress-triggers and reaching the alignment of being and doing.
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
Gabor Mate
An amazing book about attention deficit disorder with practical advice on how to live with the condition more productively.
#ADHD #AttentionDeficit #ADHDhealingpractices
Gabor Mate
An amazing book about attention deficit disorder with practical advice on how to live with the condition more productively.
#ADHD #AttentionDeficit #ADHDhealingpractices
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
Marie Kondo
The art of decluttering and tidy living, explained simply, that can change your life.
#tidying #decluttering #NeatHomeNeatMind #organizing
Marie Kondo
The art of decluttering and tidy living, explained simply, that can change your life.
#tidying #decluttering #NeatHomeNeatMind #organizing
The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness,
Dave Ramsey
This book should be mandatory reading during secondary school—a great structured approach to managing your finances, helping you save money and build wealth.
#money #personal finance #eliminate debt #financial literacy
Dave Ramsey
This book should be mandatory reading during secondary school—a great structured approach to managing your finances, helping you save money and build wealth.
#money #personal finance #eliminate debt #financial literacy
Color Your Style: How To Wear Your True Colors
David Zyla
An excellent book on personal style and discovering your color palette: from choosing the perfect outfit for dating to determining the right colors for your website.
#style #clothing #look your best #dress well
David Zyla
An excellent book on personal style and discovering your color palette: from choosing the perfect outfit for dating to determining the right colors for your website.
#style #clothing #look your best #dress well
Trauma, PTSD, and Recovery
Trauma and PTSD resources covering:
- Adult trauma, with focus on military, veteran, relationship, and major life-transition trauma
- Developmental and complex trauma experienced in childhood
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma,
Bessel A. van der Kolk
Extensive research on trauma and stress. It considers many aspects. This book warrants reading it twice to fully grasp its content.
#trauma #PTSD #veteranPTSD #childhood trauma #stress
Bessel A. van der Kolk
Extensive research on trauma and stress. It considers many aspects. This book warrants reading it twice to fully grasp its content.
#trauma #PTSD #veteranPTSD #childhood trauma #stress
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Gabor Maté
Research on the cultural roots of trauma, what trauma is not, and the social norms that sustain it. The book is filled with humor and personal stories, making it an engaging and accessible read.
#trauma and culture #trauma recovery #toxic culture
Gabor Maté
Research on the cultural roots of trauma, what trauma is not, and the social norms that sustain it. The book is filled with humor and personal stories, making it an engaging and accessible read.
#trauma and culture #trauma recovery #toxic culture
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences
Peter A. Levine, Ann Frederick
An excellent book on trauma recovery - compassionate and insightful. It includes powerful stories and explores both adult psychology and childhood trauma. Although it addresses a serious and heavy topic, I finished it with a smile on my face and faith in my heart.
#trauma #trauma recovery #PTSD #somatic processing #healing
The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences
Peter A. Levine, Ann Frederick
An excellent book on trauma recovery - compassionate and insightful. It includes powerful stories and explores both adult psychology and childhood trauma. Although it addresses a serious and heavy topic, I finished it with a smile on my face and faith in my heart.
#trauma #trauma recovery #PTSD #somatic processing #healing
On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
A unique and powerful study on the psychology of killing, examining the human capacity to take a life from multiple angles. The book offers an excellent historical discourse that I especially enjoyed, and explores the psychology of killing across many contexts, not only within the military. In my view, this is a must-read for every new military recruit and police officer. It is extremely eye-opening and deeply sobering.
If you are faint-hearted, I recommend starting with a summary instead, as the book may be emotionally difficult to digest.
#psychology of killing #trauma #PTSD #preparedness #military training
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
A unique and powerful study on the psychology of killing, examining the human capacity to take a life from multiple angles. The book offers an excellent historical discourse that I especially enjoyed, and explores the psychology of killing across many contexts, not only within the military. In my view, this is a must-read for every new military recruit and police officer. It is extremely eye-opening and deeply sobering.
If you are faint-hearted, I recommend starting with a summary instead, as the book may be emotionally difficult to digest.
#psychology of killing #trauma #PTSD #preparedness #military training
The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse,
Wendy Maltz
Research on sexual abuse and its consequences in later life. It is helpful for those who have experienced this trauma or are seeking to understand those who have.
WARNING: sensitive content; skip those parts that may be potentially disturbing.
#trauma #sexual healing #sexuality #childhood trauma
Wendy Maltz
Research on sexual abuse and its consequences in later life. It is helpful for those who have experienced this trauma or are seeking to understand those who have.
WARNING: sensitive content; skip those parts that may be potentially disturbing.
#trauma #sexual healing #sexuality #childhood trauma
Personal Performance
Goal setting and work performance, decision-making, time-management, resilience and stress-management.
What You're Really Meant to Do
Robert Steven Kaplan
An approach on discovering your passion, building successful career, and having professional fulfillment.
#vocation #fulfilling carer #professional orientation #networking
Robert Steven Kaplan
An approach on discovering your passion, building successful career, and having professional fulfillment.
#vocation #fulfilling carer #professional orientation #networking
On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and Peace
Dave Grossman, Loren W. Christensen
I struggled to decide which section this book belonged in - it’s about personal performance, but under extreme circumstances. I plan to read it again. It’s a rare and outstanding collection of wisdom, thought leadership, and research on some of the most demanding professions and human conditions.
#veterans #PTSD #police service #military service #war psychology #combat psychology
Dave Grossman, Loren W. Christensen
I struggled to decide which section this book belonged in - it’s about personal performance, but under extreme circumstances. I plan to read it again. It’s a rare and outstanding collection of wisdom, thought leadership, and research on some of the most demanding professions and human conditions.
#veterans #PTSD #police service #military service #war psychology #combat psychology
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Burton G. Malkiel
There is such a thing as financial literacy, and can be learned at any age. Get your finances on track.
#personal finances #money #money management
Burton G. Malkiel
There is such a thing as financial literacy, and can be learned at any age. Get your finances on track.
#personal finances #money #money management
TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks,
Akash Karia
There are never enough TED books! This is not only a nice read but also a practical guide.
#storytelling #speaking #presentations #selling
Akash Karia
There are never enough TED books! This is not only a nice read but also a practical guide.
#storytelling #speaking #presentations #selling
Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
Carmine Gallo
There are never enough TED books! This book dives into storytelling, developing your passion, and skillfully navigating through your interests and the distractions of the world to achieve a successful career.
#storytelling #speaking #presentations #selling
Carmine Gallo
There are never enough TED books! This book dives into storytelling, developing your passion, and skillfully navigating through your interests and the distractions of the world to achieve a successful career.
#storytelling #speaking #presentations #selling
Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
Napoleon Hill (Author), Arthur R.Pell (Contributor)
Your thought process drives your actions; by tailoring your thinking, your actions will naturally follow suit. This pioneering book on motivation and inspiration is a must-read for anyone aspiring to be a top performer.
#personal performance #motivation #think like a winner
Napoleon Hill (Author), Arthur R.Pell (Contributor)
Your thought process drives your actions; by tailoring your thinking, your actions will naturally follow suit. This pioneering book on motivation and inspiration is a must-read for anyone aspiring to be a top performer.
#personal performance #motivation #think like a winner
Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers
Lois P. Frankel
Small things can make a big difference when the stakes are high. Ladies, gear up and give this a read. This book may also be easier to listen to rather than read.
#personal performance #small mistakes #women in the workplace
Lois P. Frankel
Small things can make a big difference when the stakes are high. Ladies, gear up and give this a read. This book may also be easier to listen to rather than read.
#personal performance #small mistakes #women in the workplace
Relationships with Others
Developing and sustaining friendships, building social intelligence and overcoming social anxiety, discovering your tribe.
Boundaries How To Draw Line In Your Head
Jennie Miller, Victoria Lambert
An excellent book for understanding, setting, and enforcing healthy boundaries. Healthy boundaries are a sign of maturity and healthy self-esteem, impacting both personal and workplace life.
#emotional intelligence #boundaries #self-esteem
Jennie Miller, Victoria Lambert
An excellent book for understanding, setting, and enforcing healthy boundaries. Healthy boundaries are a sign of maturity and healthy self-esteem, impacting both personal and workplace life.
#emotional intelligence #boundaries #self-esteem
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Brené Brown
Vulnerability is explored through various relationships - just dive in!
#vulnerability #EQ #emotional intelligence #relationships
Brené Brown
Vulnerability is explored through various relationships - just dive in!
#vulnerability #EQ #emotional intelligence #relationships
Saying No and Letting Go: Jewish Wisdom on Making Room for What Matters Most
Edwin C. Goldberg
A quick guide to aligning with your values: Every "no" implies a "yes," and every "yes" implies a "no," impacting opportunities. Prioritize what matters most to you.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #values #how to say No
Edwin C. Goldberg
A quick guide to aligning with your values: Every "no" implies a "yes," and every "yes" implies a "no," impacting opportunities. Prioritize what matters most to you.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #values #how to say No
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain
An excellent book on introversion vs. extroversion, exploring differences in communication style, learning style, and personality. Neither is inherently good or bad, just different.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #introverts #communication
Susan Cain
An excellent book on introversion vs. extroversion, exploring differences in communication style, learning style, and personality. Neither is inherently good or bad, just different.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #introverts #communication
The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
Randy J. Paterson
An excellent workbook (for reading and writing) on setting boundaries, enforcing healthy limits, and improving self-esteem. Read it once, then revisit it in a year—you'll discover even more insights.
#emotional intelligence #boundaries #assertiveness #self-esteem
Randy J. Paterson
An excellent workbook (for reading and writing) on setting boundaries, enforcing healthy limits, and improving self-esteem. Read it once, then revisit it in a year—you'll discover even more insights.
#emotional intelligence #boundaries #assertiveness #self-esteem
All the Rules: Time Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right
Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider
A dating and relationship-building guide for ladies. Old principles still hold true today. Many of these principles not only apply to dating but also to friendships and the workplace. Setting boundaries and maintaining self-respect are beneficial in any setting.
#dating # long term relationships #emotional intelligence #boundaries
Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider
A dating and relationship-building guide for ladies. Old principles still hold true today. Many of these principles not only apply to dating but also to friendships and the workplace. Setting boundaries and maintaining self-respect are beneficial in any setting.
#dating # long term relationships #emotional intelligence #boundaries
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Daniel Goleman
Extensive research on Emotional Intelligence. You can read some chapters, not necessarily the entire book.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #understanding others #relationship
Daniel Goleman
Extensive research on Emotional Intelligence. You can read some chapters, not necessarily the entire book.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #understanding others #relationship
Come As You Are
Emily Nagoski
Extensive research on sexual relationships, brimming with stories and cases. While geared toward women, the book offers benefits for any gender and any type of couple relationship.
#intimacy #sexuality #sexual relationships
Emily Nagoski
Extensive research on sexual relationships, brimming with stories and cases. While geared toward women, the book offers benefits for any gender and any type of couple relationship.
#intimacy #sexuality #sexual relationships
For Entrepreneurs
Working through the 'Human Factor' of a business, building leadership and developing strategies for success.
Confidential: Uncover Your Competitors' Top Business Secrets Legally and Quickly - and Protect Your Own
John Nolan
This book is hard to find, but absolutely worth it. If you want the equivalent of an MBA, read this instead – you’ll learn more here than most MBA programs will ever teach you.
#business intelligence #business competition #trade secrets #intellectual property
John Nolan
This book is hard to find, but absolutely worth it. If you want the equivalent of an MBA, read this instead – you’ll learn more here than most MBA programs will ever teach you.
#business intelligence #business competition #trade secrets #intellectual property
TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking,
Chris Anderson, curator of TED
A great book for designing speeches and presentations, as well as storytelling.
#presentation #storytelling #pitch #pitching #publicspeaking
Chris Anderson, curator of TED
A great book for designing speeches and presentations, as well as storytelling.
#presentation #storytelling #pitch #pitching #publicspeaking
Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup
Bill Aulet
An easy-to-read and practical guide to the entrepreneurial cycle.
#entrepreneurship #start-up #market research
Bill Aulet
An easy-to-read and practical guide to the entrepreneurial cycle.
#entrepreneurship #start-up #market research
Back of the Napkin: A Start-Up's Legal Path from Idea to Enterprise
Alicia Locheed Goodrow
An easy-to-read guide to business law and finance for founders.
https://www.backofthenapkinbook.com
#entrepreneurship #start-up #business law
Alicia Locheed Goodrow
An easy-to-read guide to business law and finance for founders.
https://www.backofthenapkinbook.com
#entrepreneurship #start-up #business law
Pack Your Bags: A Guide for Global Businesses Entering the U.S. Market
Alicia Locheed Goodrow
A guide to entering the United States business arena for globally expanding businesses.
https://www.backofthenapkinbook.com/pack-your-bags
#entrepreneurship #start-up #business law
Alicia Locheed Goodrow
A guide to entering the United States business arena for globally expanding businesses.
https://www.backofthenapkinbook.com/pack-your-bags
#entrepreneurship #start-up #business law
The Feiner Points of Leadership: The 50 Basic Laws That Will Make People Want to Perform Better for You
Michael Feiner
Leadership dissected by a Human Resources leader with a long and successful corporate career. A must read for all audiences, not just leaders.
#leadership #corporate leadership #workplace politics
Michael Feiner
Leadership dissected by a Human Resources leader with a long and successful corporate career. A must read for all audiences, not just leaders.
#leadership #corporate leadership #workplace politics
Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead
Laszlo Bock
This book isn't about "How to build a Google"; it's about cultivating a culture where creativity can flourish and rules serve people, rather than people serving rules. A must-read for people leaders, corporate employees, or HR professionals—essential for anyone in the workforce.
#business #work culture #leadership #leading people #management
Laszlo Bock
This book isn't about "How to build a Google"; it's about cultivating a culture where creativity can flourish and rules serve people, rather than people serving rules. A must-read for people leaders, corporate employees, or HR professionals—essential for anyone in the workforce.
#business #work culture #leadership #leading people #management
Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being
Rob Cross
A fresh, research-based approach to collaboration, time management, and achieving work-life balance. Beyond the subject matter, the writing style makes an enjoyable read.
#workplace collaboration #time management #team work #work-life balance
Rob Cross
A fresh, research-based approach to collaboration, time management, and achieving work-life balance. Beyond the subject matter, the writing style makes an enjoyable read.
#workplace collaboration #time management #team work #work-life balance
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto)
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
An unconventional take on business and markets, delving into volatility, uncertainty, and opportunities amid chaos. There's always an underlying order, even amidst chaos. See if you can discern it.
#business #markets #financial markets #business patterns
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
An unconventional take on business and markets, delving into volatility, uncertainty, and opportunities amid chaos. There's always an underlying order, even amidst chaos. See if you can discern it.
#business #markets #financial markets #business patterns
The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
Brian Tracy
A timeless classic on salesmanship. Selling is a part of everyday life; consider delving into this old bestseller for valuable insights. Additionally, its light and easy style makes it a pleasure to read.
#selling #business #psychology of selling
Brian Tracy
A timeless classic on salesmanship. Selling is a part of everyday life; consider delving into this old bestseller for valuable insights. Additionally, its light and easy style makes it a pleasure to read.
#selling #business #psychology of selling