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Self Help Book Summaries

Start Finishing
by Charlie Gilkey • 2019
Less starting, more finishing: the system for turning your best ideas into completed projects.
3.94
500+
Start Finishing Summary
Start Finishing
Less starting, more finishing: the system for turning your best ideas into completed projects.
by Charlie Gilkey 2019 272 pages
3.94
500+ ratings
Dollars Flow To Me Easily
by Richard Dotts • 2015
Stop chasing money. The counterintuitive way letting go brings more of it.
4.55
500+
Dollars Flow To Me Easily Summary
Dollars Flow To Me Easily
Stop chasing money. The counterintuitive way letting go brings more of it.
by Richard Dotts 2015 111 pages
4.55
500+ ratings
The Barbell Prescription
by Jonathon M. Sullivan • 2017
Why the barbell is the strongest weapon against aging, and the precise program to wield it.
4.35
500+
The Barbell Prescription Summary
The Barbell Prescription
Why the barbell is the strongest weapon against aging, and the precise program to wield it.
by Jonathon M. Sullivan 2017 736 pages
4.35
500+ ratings
The Power of Body Language
by Joe Navarro • 2009
Most body language advice starts with the face. An ex-FBI agent starts with the feet.
4.09
500+
The Power of Body Language Summary
The Power of Body Language
Most body language advice starts with the face. An ex-FBI agent starts with the feet.
by Joe Navarro 2009 0 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
The Hacking of the American Mind
by Robert H. Lustig • 2017
Your brain's pleasure and happiness circuits are separate. Industry amplifies one, mutes the other.
4.09
3k+
The Hacking of the American Mind Summary
The Hacking of the American Mind
Your brain's pleasure and happiness circuits are separate. Industry amplifies one, mutes the other.
by Robert H. Lustig 2017 352 pages
4.09
3k+ ratings
Way of the Warrior Kid
by Jocko Willink • 2017
A bullied fifth-grader gets SEAL discipline when his uncle moves in for the summer.
4.51
5k+
Way of the Warrior Kid Summary
Way of the Warrior Kid
A bullied fifth-grader gets SEAL discipline when his uncle moves in for the summer.
by Jocko Willink 2017 192 pages
4.51
5k+ ratings
Inspiration
by Wayne W. Dyer • 2007
You don't need a plan. Inspiration arrives the moment you stop pretending you're in charge.
4.19
7k+
Inspiration Summary
Inspiration
You don't need a plan. Inspiration arrives the moment you stop pretending you're in charge.
by Wayne W. Dyer 2007 268 pages
4.19
7k+ ratings
Vivid Vision
by Cameron Herold • 2019
Write what your company looks like three years from now, in detail. Alignment follows.
3.91
1k+
Vivid Vision Summary
Vivid Vision
Write what your company looks like three years from now, in detail. Alignment follows.
by Cameron Herold 2019 172 pages
3.91
1k+ ratings
Make Epic Money
by Ankur Warikoo • 2024
Why starting with pocket change in your twenties beats a high salary in your forties.
3.82
500+
Make Epic Money Summary
Make Epic Money
Why starting with pocket change in your twenties beats a high salary in your forties.
by Ankur Warikoo 2024
3.82
500+ ratings
Finding God Through Sex
by David Deida • 2002
Sex as portal to divine love: open the heart through the body; let desire fuel awakening.
4.02
325
Finding God Through Sex Summary
Finding God Through Sex
Sex as portal to divine love: open the heart through the body; let desire fuel awakening.
by David Deida 2002 304 pages
4.02
325 ratings
The Millionaire Messenger
by Brendon Burchard • 2012
The no-credentials playbook for turning life experience into a speaking and coaching empire.
4.11
2k+
The Millionaire Messenger Summary
The Millionaire Messenger
The no-credentials playbook for turning life experience into a speaking and coaching empire.
by Brendon Burchard 2012 178 pages
4.11
2k+ ratings
The Kremlin School of Negotiation
by Igor Ryzov • 2019
A Russian negotiator's playbook: five moves to control any negotiation and get what you want.
3.91
500+
The Kremlin School of Negotiation Summary
The Kremlin School of Negotiation
A Russian negotiator's playbook: five moves to control any negotiation and get what you want.
by Igor Ryzov 2019 379 pages
3.91
500+ ratings
Just Do Something
by Kevin DeYoung • 2009
Paralyzed by the search for God's perfect will? How to act wisely without a divine roadmap.
4.25
16k+
Just Do Something Summary
Just Do Something
Paralyzed by the search for God's perfect will? How to act wisely without a divine roadmap.
by Kevin DeYoung 2009 128 pages
4.25
16k+ ratings
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I
by Sean Webb • 2017
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
4.43
260
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I Summary
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
by Sean Webb 2017 316 pages
4.43
260 ratings
All I Want To Know Is Where I'm Going To Die So I'll Never Go There
by Peter Bevelin • 2016
The Buffett-Munger playbook: avoid what fails, think for yourself, and wait for the right moment.
4.62
500+
All I Want To Know Is Where I'm Going To Die So I'll Never Go There Summary
All I Want To Know Is Where I'm Going To Die So I'll Never Go There
The Buffett-Munger playbook: avoid what fails, think for yourself, and wait for the right moment.
by Peter Bevelin 2016 280 pages
4.62
500+ ratings
The Cure for Burnout
by Emily Ballesteros • 2024
Three distinct kinds of burnout, three distinct recoveries. Most people treat the wrong one.
4.07
1k+
The Cure for Burnout Summary
The Cure for Burnout
Three distinct kinds of burnout, three distinct recoveries. Most people treat the wrong one.
by Emily Ballesteros 2024 272 pages
4.07
1k+ ratings
THE RUDEST BOOK EVER
by Shwetabh Gangwar • 2019
Happiness adds and fades. Satisfaction subtracts and lasts. Lead yourself like a nation, not a mood.
3.93
5k+
THE RUDEST BOOK EVER Summary
THE RUDEST BOOK EVER
Happiness adds and fades. Satisfaction subtracts and lasts. Lead yourself like a nation, not a mood.
by Shwetabh Gangwar 2019 240 pages
3.93
5k+ ratings
Using Your Brain--For a Change
by Richard Bandler • 1985
Most people let their minds run on autopilot. Here are the tools to take the wheel.
3.98
500+
Using Your Brain--For a Change Summary
Using Your Brain--For a Change
Most people let their minds run on autopilot. Here are the tools to take the wheel.
by Richard Bandler 1985 165 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day
by Mark Batterson • 2006
A single obscure Bible story holds the key to facing what scares you most.
4.20
7k+
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day Summary
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day
A single obscure Bible story holds the key to facing what scares you most.
by Mark Batterson 2006 224 pages
4.20
7k+ ratings
Visioneering
by Andy Stanley • 1999
Your burden isn't random. The Nehemiah framework for discerning a vision and surviving the wait.
4.20
3k+
Visioneering Summary
Visioneering
Your burden isn't random. The Nehemiah framework for discerning a vision and surviving the wait.
by Andy Stanley 1999 272 pages
4.20
3k+ ratings
The Total Money Makeover
by Dave Ramsey • 2007
Ten conversations that fix what couples therapy takes years to untangle.
4.22
98k+
The Total Money Makeover Summary
The Total Money Makeover
Ten conversations that fix what couples therapy takes years to untangle.
by Dave Ramsey 2007 229 pages
4.22
98k+ ratings
The Noticer
by Andy Andrews • 2009
A mysterious man walks into a small town and changes lives by shifting how people see.
4.19
20k+
The Noticer Summary
The Noticer
A mysterious man walks into a small town and changes lives by shifting how people see.
by Andy Andrews 2009 167 pages
4.19
20k+ ratings
How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life
by Alan Lakein • 1973
One question, asked every hour, that pulls you back from busywork to the work worth doing.
3.91
500+
How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life Summary
How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life
One question, asked every hour, that pulls you back from busywork to the work worth doing.
by Alan Lakein 1973 160 pages
3.91
500+ ratings
The Wounded Healer
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 1971
Why the most effective ministers are also the most wounded, and loneliness is their qualification.
4.23
13k+
The Wounded Healer Summary
The Wounded Healer
Why the most effective ministers are also the most wounded, and loneliness is their qualification.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 1971 100 pages
4.23
13k+ ratings
Say It Well
by Terry Szuplat • 2024
A White House speechwriter's method for speaking that moves people: be more yourself, not less.
4.17
483
Say It Well Summary
Say It Well
A White House speechwriter's method for speaking that moves people: be more yourself, not less.
by Terry Szuplat 2024 352 pages
4.17
483 ratings
Secrets on Fibonacci Trading
by Frank Miller • 2019
Most indicators react. This one predicts. Master the trader's predictive edge in a single weekend.
4.33
442
Secrets on Fibonacci Trading Summary
Secrets on Fibonacci Trading
Most indicators react. This one predicts. Master the trader's predictive edge in a single weekend.
by Frank Miller 2019 129 pages
4.33
442 ratings
Think Like a Warrior
by Darrin Donnelly • 2016
A failing golfer learns five beliefs from a coach who demands he lose his old identity.
4.39
2k+
Think Like a Warrior Summary
Think Like a Warrior
A failing golfer learns five beliefs from a coach who demands he lose his old identity.
by Darrin Donnelly 2016 244 pages
4.39
2k+ ratings
What to Expect When You're Expecting
by Heidi Murkoff • 1984
The month by month companion that tells you what's normal, what's not, and when to worry.
3.82
61k+
What to Expect When You're Expecting Summary
What to Expect When You're Expecting
The month by month companion that tells you what's normal, what's not, and when to worry.
by Heidi Murkoff 1984 649 pages
3.82
61k+ ratings
Anything You Want
by Derek Sivers • 2011
Your business doesn't have to grow. One founder built a $20M company by refusing to.
4.11
24k+
Anything You Want Summary
Anything You Want
Your business doesn't have to grow. One founder built a $20M company by refusing to.
by Derek Sivers 2011 88 pages
4.11
24k+ ratings
The Self Confidence Workbook
by Barbara Markway • 2018
Confidence is built by doing, not feeling. Act on your values when doubt is loud.
4.13
500+
The Self Confidence Workbook Summary
The Self Confidence Workbook
Confidence is built by doing, not feeling. Act on your values when doubt is loud.
by Barbara Markway 2018 178 pages
4.13
500+ ratings
Uninvited
by Lysa TerKeurst • 2016
Rejection distorts your identity. A Christian practice for anchoring it in unfailing love.
4.18
40k+
Uninvited Summary
Uninvited
Rejection distorts your identity. A Christian practice for anchoring it in unfailing love.
by Lysa TerKeurst 2016 275 pages
4.18
40k+ ratings
Elastic Habits
by Stephen Guise • 2019
Rigid habits snap on bad days. This three-tier system bends, so your streak never breaks.
3.95
500+
Elastic Habits Summary
Elastic Habits
Rigid habits snap on bad days. This three-tier system bends, so your streak never breaks.
by Stephen Guise 2019 244 pages
3.95
500+ ratings
Platform
by Michael Hyatt • 2012
The exact playbook for building an online platform from scratch: a blog that fuels a career.
4.16
13k+
Platform Summary
Platform
The exact playbook for building an online platform from scratch: a blog that fuels a career.
by Michael Hyatt 2012 261 pages
4.16
13k+ ratings
I Forgot to Die
by Khalil Rafati • 2015
How a homeless heroin addict became the interventionist families call when hope runs out.
4.34
2k+
I Forgot to Die Summary
I Forgot to Die
How a homeless heroin addict became the interventionist families call when hope runs out.
by Khalil Rafati 2015 183 pages
4.34
2k+ ratings
The Ultra Mind Solution
by Mark Hyman • 2007
Depression is often a body problem, not a brain one. A six-week plan to repair both.
3.96
2k+
The Ultra Mind Solution Summary
The Ultra Mind Solution
Depression is often a body problem, not a brain one. A six-week plan to repair both.
by Mark Hyman 2007 447 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Surrounded by Setbacks
by Thomas Erikson • 2020
Most crises leave clues. A system for catching yours, owning the outcome, and staying resilient.
3.67
1k+
Surrounded by Setbacks Summary
Surrounded by Setbacks
Most crises leave clues. A system for catching yours, owning the outcome, and staying resilient.
by Thomas Erikson 2020 326 pages
3.67
1k+ ratings
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
by Peter Scazzero • 2021
Grief, limits, and brokenness are not obstacles to spiritual growth. They are the curriculum.
4.42
1k+
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Summary
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
Grief, limits, and brokenness are not obstacles to spiritual growth. They are the curriculum.
by Peter Scazzero 2021 288 pages
4.42
1k+ ratings
STFU
by Dan Lyons • 2023
Your mouth is costing you money, relationships, and influence. The modern case for silence.
3.72
2k+
STFU Summary
STFU
Your mouth is costing you money, relationships, and influence. The modern case for silence.
by Dan Lyons 2023 256 pages
3.72
2k+ ratings
The Trading Book
by Anne-Marie Baiynd • 2011
Master three indicators across two timeframes, and turn emotional trading into a repeatable system.
4.00
47
The Trading Book Summary
The Trading Book
Master three indicators across two timeframes, and turn emotional trading into a repeatable system.
by Anne-Marie Baiynd 2011 274 pages
4.00
47 ratings
Case Interview Secrets
by Victor Cheng • 2012
Get the job by starting with an answer, not a framework. Former McKinsey interviewer shows how.
4.11
2k+
Case Interview Secrets Summary
Case Interview Secrets
Get the job by starting with an answer, not a framework. Former McKinsey interviewer shows how.
by Victor Cheng 2012 292 pages
4.11
2k+ ratings
StoryBranding 2.0
by Jim Signorelli • 2011
Customers already hold their beliefs. The brands that win simply agree, clearly and consistently.
3.95
216
StoryBranding 2.0 Summary
StoryBranding 2.0
Customers already hold their beliefs. The brands that win simply agree, clearly and consistently.
by Jim Signorelli 2011 296 pages
3.95
216 ratings
The Science of Attraction
by Patrick King • 2017
Flirting follows a script, attraction runs on biology. The rules for making both work in your favor.
3.52
218
The Science of Attraction Summary
The Science of Attraction
Flirting follows a script, attraction runs on biology. The rules for making both work in your favor.
by Patrick King 2017 135 pages
3.52
218 ratings
Corporate Chanakya
by Radhakrishnan Pillai • 2010
Chanakya's statecraft for the boardroom: four powers, six traps, and ethics that outlast monopolies.
3.72
1k+
Corporate Chanakya Summary
Corporate Chanakya
Chanakya's statecraft for the boardroom: four powers, six traps, and ethics that outlast monopolies.
by Radhakrishnan Pillai 2010 340 pages
3.72
1k+ ratings
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
by Joy DeGruy Leary • 2005
Slavery's deepest wound: a psychological syndrome inherited across generations, unnamed until now.
4.49
2k+
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Summary
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
Slavery's deepest wound: a psychological syndrome inherited across generations, unnamed until now.
by Joy DeGruy Leary 2005 235 pages
4.49
2k+ ratings
50/50
by Dean Karnazes • 2008
Fifty marathons, fifty states, fifty days. The miles were not the hardest thing.
3.78
4k+
50/50 Summary
50/50
Fifty marathons, fifty states, fifty days. The miles were not the hardest thing.
by Dean Karnazes 2008 333 pages
3.78
4k+ ratings
The Fitness Mindset
by Brian Keane • 2017
The protocol where food, sleep, and mental focus deliver the body that training alone cannot build.
3.84
2k+
The Fitness Mindset Summary
The Fitness Mindset
The protocol where food, sleep, and mental focus deliver the body that training alone cannot build.
by Brian Keane 2017 186 pages
3.84
2k+ ratings
The Other Significant Others
by Rhaina Cohen • 2024
Two friends share a mortgage, a child, a life. Everyone asks if they're a couple.
3.93
5k+
The Other Significant Others Summary
The Other Significant Others
Two friends share a mortgage, a child, a life. Everyone asks if they're a couple.
by Rhaina Cohen 2024 320 pages
3.93
5k+ ratings
Asshole No More
by Xavier Crement • 1990
Definitive field guide to assholism: a social disease with types, stages, and a recovery program.
2.73
5k+
Asshole No More Summary
Asshole No More
Definitive field guide to assholism: a social disease with types, stages, and a recovery program.
by Xavier Crement 1990 218 pages
2.73
5k+ ratings
The Mindful Body
by Ellen J. Langer • 2023
What you believe about your health changes your body more than what is objectively true.
3.80
2k+
The Mindful Body Summary
The Mindful Body
What you believe about your health changes your body more than what is objectively true.
by Ellen J. Langer 2023 288 pages
3.80
2k+ ratings
The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
by Andrew Tobias • 1978
Why saving a dollar beats earning two, and why your broker is not your friend.
3.89
4k+
The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need Summary
The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Why saving a dollar beats earning two, and why your broker is not your friend.
by Andrew Tobias 1978 287 pages
3.89
4k+ ratings
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