What “self help” books are you guys reading? I just read Untamed by Glennon Doyle and wow, I want to start from the beginning again, but feel like I should read something else. Would love any suggestions.

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- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
- Hyperbole and a Half (not self help but a great read to know you’re not alone - I wonder how the author is doing now)
- How to Change Your Mind (great book to explore alternatives to get out of depression)
- Mindset by Carol Dweck
- Man’s Search for Meaning

Some books that also inspire me to make the most of my time on earth:
- When Breath Becomes Air
- The Unwinding of a Miracle

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You described me before I read that book. I’m a very scientific person, so I was reading that book to try to get more info about psychedelics before trying them. I don’t know if it’s a book to “enjoy” per se,but it’s a book to learn about this topic. And I did learn a lot.

Nathaniel Branden’s Six Pillars of Self-Esteem was so good that I turned it into an ops model for my own life and still use it today. Made a tremendous impact.

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The Power of Now was great for me in the past.
Now I'm older, I should read it again but am terrified

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SC1, exactly.
I worry that an authentic & fearless me, would be nihilistic and detach from all society. Maybe it's true, probably isn't. But that's the fear. That I'd actively tear down the life I built... and that may be exactly what I need

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Has anyone read “Permission to Feel” or “Together: the healing power of connection”?

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I’m in the process of reading “Finding Your Own North Star” by Martha Beck - it’s really fantastic, but definitely not a leisurely read.

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Brene Brown!

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I’m reading Dare to Lead now. It’s the first one I’ve read so I can’t compare. But I do listen to her podcast “Unlocking Us” which is great and very real.

Agree with you are a badass. The untethered soul was also great. Both of these helped me through my divorce after being cheated on.

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@C1 - no, not officially. I’m a “career coach” by PwC labels, helping first year staff looking for their place in the world.

I read maybe you should talk to someone and reading untamed now

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Thank you!

What is the theme or general topic of untamed?

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Got my copy in the mail today!!

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‘You are a badass’ changed my life

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How did it change your life? Summaries of the book just aren’t selling it to me

I'm reading or rather listening to man's search for meaning by Viktor frankl

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I just got this! I’m excited to start reading.

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Has anyone read Emotional Agility by Susan David? I just listened to a podcast with her and am so intrigued!

Super attractor by Gabby Bernstein. In general her books are great

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