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Mastery
by George Leonard • 1991
The long stretches where nothing improves are where mastery grows. Most quit. Masters learn to stay.
4.09
10k+
Mastery Summary
Mastery 91%
The long stretches where nothing improves are where mastery grows. Most quit. Masters learn to stay.
by George Leonard 1991
4.09
10k+ ratings
The Practicing Mind
by Thomas M. Sterner • 2006
Frustration is a focus problem. The answer: act, observe, adjust, repeat. No drama required.
3.96
9k+
The Practicing Mind Summary
The Practicing Mind 91%
Frustration is a focus problem. The answer: act, observe, adjust, repeat. No drama required.
by Thomas M. Sterner 2006
3.96
9k+ ratings
Effortless Mastery
by Kenny Werner • 1996
Your brain blocks what your fingers already know. A method for playing music without thinking.
4.22
3k+
Effortless Mastery Summary
Effortless Mastery 90%
Your brain blocks what your fingers already know. A method for playing music without thinking.
by Kenny Werner 1996
4.22
3k+ ratings
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
by Bruce Lee • 1975
A martial art without a style can fit all styles: Bruce Lee's manual for adaptive combat.
4.36
9k+
Tao of Jeet Kune Do Summary
Tao of Jeet Kune Do 90%
A martial art without a style can fit all styles: Bruce Lee's manual for adaptive combat.
by Bruce Lee 1975
4.36
9k+ ratings
Zen in the Art of Archery
by Eugen Herrigel • 1948
A German learns archery in Japan: the arrow fires itself only when the ego steps aside.
3.98
17k+
Zen in the Art of Archery Summary
Zen in the Art of Archery 90%
A German learns archery in Japan: the arrow fires itself only when the ego steps aside.
by Eugen Herrigel 1948
3.98
17k+ ratings
A Brief History of Thought
by Luc Ferry • 2011
Life and death are one, chaos and peace are one, and self-help is the obstacle.
3.96
4k+
A Brief History of Thought Summary
A Brief History of Thought 90%
Life and death are one, chaos and peace are one, and self-help is the obstacle.
by Luc Ferry 2011
3.96
4k+ ratings
Living the Wisdom of the Tao
by Wayne W. Dyer • 2008
Ten Taoist principles and daily affirmations to dissolve struggle and let life flow effortlessly.
4.30
937
Living the Wisdom of the Tao Summary
Living the Wisdom of the Tao 90%
Ten Taoist principles and daily affirmations to dissolve struggle and let life flow effortlessly.
by Wayne W. Dyer 2008
4.30
937 ratings
Be Water, My Friend
by Shannon Lee • 2020
Bruce Lee’s philosophy of fluidity turned into daily practices for resilience and self-discovery.
4.17
8k+
Be Water, My Friend Summary
Be Water, My Friend 90%
Bruce Lee’s philosophy of fluidity turned into daily practices for resilience and self-discovery.
by Shannon Lee 2020
4.17
8k+ ratings
Zen Guitar
by Philip Toshio Sudo • 1997
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
4.03
3k+
Zen Guitar Summary
Zen Guitar 90%
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
by Philip Toshio Sudo 1997
4.03
3k+ ratings
Striking Thoughts
by Bruce Lee • 2000
All fixed styles trap you: Bruce Lee's radical case for living with no single way.
4.25
3k+
Striking Thoughts Summary
Striking Thoughts 90%
All fixed styles trap you: Bruce Lee's radical case for living with no single way.
by Bruce Lee 2000
4.25
3k+ ratings
Creativity
by Osho • 1999
Your natural creativity is blocked by ego and perfectionism. A spiritual guide to clearing the way.
4.18
3k+
Creativity Summary
Creativity 90%
Your natural creativity is blocked by ego and perfectionism. A spiritual guide to clearing the way.
by Osho 1999
4.18
3k+ ratings
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life
by Wayne W. Dyer • 2007
An ancient Chinese manual for outsmarting your own mind. Works for 2,500 years, still works now.
4.25
22k+
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life Summary
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life 90%
An ancient Chinese manual for outsmarting your own mind. Works for 2,500 years, still works now.
by Wayne W. Dyer 2007
4.25
22k+ ratings
The Tao Made Easy
by Alan Cohen • 2018
Stop wrestling with life. The Tao's ancient insight: ease, not effort, unlocks what you seek.
4.36
294
The Tao Made Easy Summary
The Tao Made Easy 90%
Stop wrestling with life. The Tao's ancient insight: ease, not effort, unlocks what you seek.
by Alan Cohen 2018
4.36
294 ratings
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way
by John C. Parkin • 2007
The most effective spiritual mantra is a two-word curse; you already know the words.
3.42
6k+
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way Summary
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way 89%
The most effective spiritual mantra is a two-word curse; you already know the words.
by John C. Parkin 2007
3.42
6k+ ratings
The Art of Learning
by Josh Waitzkin • 2007
The championship method: seek failure, shrink your practice, and turn chaos into a performance cue.
4.04
21k+
The Art of Learning Summary
The Art of Learning 89%
The championship method: seek failure, shrink your practice, and turn chaos into a performance cue.
by Josh Waitzkin 2007
4.04
21k+ ratings
Zen in the Martial Arts
by Joe Hyams • 1979
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
4.19
4k+
Zen in the Martial Arts Summary
Zen in the Martial Arts 89%
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
by Joe Hyams 1979
4.19
4k+ ratings
The Art of Peace
by Morihei Ueshiba • 1992
A martial art that ends conflict by blending, not striking: the founder's philosophy of peace.
4.20
5k+
The Art of Peace Summary
The Art of Peace 89%
A martial art that ends conflict by blending, not striking: the founder's philosophy of peace.
by Morihei Ueshiba 1992
4.20
5k+ ratings
The Inner Game of Music
by Barry Green • 1986
Performance equals potential minus interference. For musicians ready to subtract the self-doubt.
3.95
4k+
The Inner Game of Music Summary
The Inner Game of Music 89%
Performance equals potential minus interference. For musicians ready to subtract the self-doubt.
by Barry Green 1986
3.95
4k+ ratings
When Nothing Works Try Doing Nothing
by Frank J. Kinslow • 2014
The self-help industry runs on effort. Here is why trying harder is exactly what keeps you stuck.
4.17
35
When Nothing Works Try Doing Nothing Summary
When Nothing Works Try Doing Nothing 89%
The self-help industry runs on effort. Here is why trying harder is exactly what keeps you stuck.
by Frank J. Kinslow 2014
4.17
35 ratings
How to Live
by Derek Sivers • 2021
The case for 27 incompatible ways to live, and the one surprise that resolves them all.
4.16
3k+
How to Live Summary
How to Live 89%
The case for 27 incompatible ways to live, and the one surprise that resolves them all.
by Derek Sivers 2021
4.16
3k+ ratings
Mastery
by Robert Greene • 2012
Darwin, Mozart, Einstein: not geniuses by birth but by a three-phase process anyone can learn.
4.26
50k+
Mastery Summary
Mastery 89%
Darwin, Mozart, Einstein: not geniuses by birth but by a three-phase process anyone can learn.
by Robert Greene 2012
4.26
50k+ ratings
The Tao of Pooh
by Benjamin Hoff • 1982
Pooh has no brain and no plan, yet accidentally masters life. The clever animals fail by trying.
4.01
131k+
The Tao of Pooh Summary
The Tao of Pooh 89%
Pooh has no brain and no plan, yet accidentally masters life. The clever animals fail by trying.
by Benjamin Hoff 1982
4.01
131k+ ratings
Aikido in Everyday Life
by Terry Dobson • 1993
Stop meeting force with force. An Aikido master's guide to redirecting conflict until it dissolves.
3.86
176
Aikido in Everyday Life Summary
Aikido in Everyday Life 89%
Stop meeting force with force. An Aikido master's guide to redirecting conflict until it dissolves.
by Terry Dobson 1993
3.86
176 ratings
Unlocked
by George Mumford • 2023
The mental training behind Jordan and Kobe's best games, from the mindfulness coach who taught them.
4.01
251
Unlocked Summary
Unlocked 89%
The mental training behind Jordan and Kobe's best games, from the mindfulness coach who taught them.
by George Mumford 2023
4.01
251 ratings
Taoism for Beginners
by Elizabeth Reninger • 2020
Taoism without clichés: how effortless action works, and the virtues that reframe daily life.
3.94
238
Taoism for Beginners Summary
Taoism for Beginners 89%
Taoism without clichés: how effortless action works, and the virtues that reframe daily life.
by Elizabeth Reninger 2020
3.94
238 ratings
Atmamun
by Kapil Gupta • 2016
Thought itself is the prison. Meditation and mindfulness are just painting the bars.
4.44
1k+
Atmamun Summary
Atmamun 89%
Thought itself is the prison. Meditation and mindfulness are just painting the bars.
by Kapil Gupta 2016
4.44
1k+ ratings
The Shaolin Workout
by Yan Ming • 2006
Shaolin kung fu in 28 days: the body transforms first, the mind transforms forever.
4.17
309
The Shaolin Workout Summary
The Shaolin Workout 89%
Shaolin kung fu in 28 days: the body transforms first, the mind transforms forever.
by Yan Ming 2006
4.17
309 ratings
Talking Zen
by Alan W. Watts • 1994
The self you defend is a social fiction. Zen undoes it, and that undoing is freedom.
4.25
199
Talking Zen Summary
Talking Zen 89%
The self you defend is a social fiction. Zen undoes it, and that undoing is freedom.
by Alan W. Watts 1994
4.25
199 ratings
The Tao of Abundance
by Laurence G. Boldt • 1999
Ancient Taoist wisdom for abundance that has nothing to do with your bank account.
4.12
159
The Tao of Abundance Summary
The Tao of Abundance 89%
Ancient Taoist wisdom for abundance that has nothing to do with your bank account.
by Laurence G. Boldt 1999
4.12
159 ratings
The Tao of Inner Peace
by Diane Dreher • 1990
Stop fighting life. The Tao shows how to find peace by moving with the current, not against it.
4.11
1k+
The Tao of Inner Peace Summary
The Tao of Inner Peace 89%
Stop fighting life. The Tao shows how to find peace by moving with the current, not against it.
by Diane Dreher 1990
4.11
1k+ ratings
The Power of Unwavering Focus
by Dandapani • 2022
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
4.30
782
The Power of Unwavering Focus Summary
The Power of Unwavering Focus 89%
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
by Dandapani 2022
4.30
782 ratings
The Way of Zen
by Alan W. Watts • 2011
Zen claims truth cannot be spoken. Watts explains the philosophy, history, and practices anyway.
4.16
24k+
The Way of Zen Summary
The Way of Zen 89%
Zen claims truth cannot be spoken. Watts explains the philosophy, history, and practices anyway.
by Alan W. Watts 2011
4.16
24k+ ratings
Tao Te Ching
by Stefan Stenudd • 2011
Wu-wei gets more done than striving. The Tao Te Ching's quiet wisdom for modern lives.
4.30
178
Tao Te Ching Summary
Tao Te Ching 89%
Wu-wei gets more done than striving. The Tao Te Ching's quiet wisdom for modern lives.
by Stefan Stenudd 2011
4.30
178 ratings
The Creative Act
by Rick Rubin • 2023
You were born creative. The real work is learning to listen to what wants to come through.
3.95
89k+
The Creative Act Summary
The Creative Act 89%
You were born creative. The real work is learning to listen to what wants to come through.
by Rick Rubin 2023
3.95
89k+ ratings
The Inner Game of Tennis
by W. Timothy Gallwey • 1974
Peak performance begins when you stop coaching yourself and start trusting your body.
4.18
29k+
The Inner Game of Tennis Summary
The Inner Game of Tennis 89%
Peak performance begins when you stop coaching yourself and start trusting your body.
by W. Timothy Gallwey 1974
4.18
29k+ ratings
Finding Your Zone
by Michael Lardon • 2008
Flow isn't luck: ten mental skills that make peak performance available under real pressure.
3.97
200
Finding Your Zone Summary
Finding Your Zone 89%
Flow isn't luck: ten mental skills that make peak performance available under real pressure.
by Michael Lardon 2008
3.97
200 ratings
Courage
by Osho • 1977
Fear and courage start identically. The coward obeys the shaking; the courageous person sails.
4.15
8k+
Courage Summary
Courage 89%
Fear and courage start identically. The coward obeys the shaking; the courageous person sails.
by Osho 1977
4.15
8k+ ratings
Chop Wood Carry Water
by Joshua Medcalf • 2015
Greatness is built in the daily grind, not the spotlight. Learn to train there.
4.09
9k+
Chop Wood Carry Water Summary
Chop Wood Carry Water 89%
Greatness is built in the daily grind, not the spotlight. Learn to train there.
by Joshua Medcalf 2015
4.09
9k+ ratings
The Mastery of Self
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. • 2016
Stop living on autopilot: shed the masks, drop the conditions, and love yourself back to freedom.
4.40
6k+
The Mastery of Self Summary
The Mastery of Self 89%
Stop living on autopilot: shed the masks, drop the conditions, and love yourself back to freedom.
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. 2016
4.40
6k+ ratings
The Shift
by Wayne W. Dyer • 2010
Ambition left you empty. The exit is a turn toward service, humility, and your spiritual source.
4.18
2k+
The Shift Summary
The Shift 89%
Ambition left you empty. The exit is a turn toward service, humility, and your spiritual source.
by Wayne W. Dyer 2010
4.18
2k+ ratings
Golf for Enlightenment
by Deepak Chopra • 2003
Golf as spiritual practice: the course reveals your inner life and heals it.
3.60
373
Golf for Enlightenment Summary
Golf for Enlightenment 89%
Golf as spiritual practice: the course reveals your inner life and heals it.
by Deepak Chopra 2003
3.60
373 ratings
Dropping the Struggle
by Roger Housden • 2016
What if self-improvement is the problem? Finding peace by dropping the fight with your life.
3.89
114
Dropping the Struggle Summary
Dropping the Struggle 89%
What if self-improvement is the problem? Finding peace by dropping the fight with your life.
by Roger Housden 2016
3.89
114 ratings
The Little Book of Talent
by Daniel Coyle • 2012
Practice 15 minutes a day, at the edge of your ability. 52 tips for building talent that lasts.
4.03
9k+
The Little Book of Talent Summary
The Little Book of Talent 89%
Practice 15 minutes a day, at the edge of your ability. 52 tips for building talent that lasts.
by Daniel Coyle 2012
4.03
9k+ ratings
The Way of Aikido
by George Leonard • 1999
Centering, blending, and the art of winning without harm: aikido lessons for life beyond the dojo.
4.12
330
The Way of Aikido Summary
The Way of Aikido 88%
Centering, blending, and the art of winning without harm: aikido lessons for life beyond the dojo.
by George Leonard 1999
4.12
330 ratings
Guitar Mastery Simplified
by Erich Andreas • 2012
From zero to making real music: a complete blueprint for mastering guitar on your own terms.
3.54
200
Guitar Mastery Simplified Summary
Guitar Mastery Simplified 88%
From zero to making real music: a complete blueprint for mastering guitar on your own terms.
by Erich Andreas 2012
3.54
200 ratings
Keys to the Kingdom
by Alison A. Armstrong • 2003
A Ferrari, a courtroom collapse: ten Himalayan rituals for the kind of success money cannot buy.
4.30
1k+
Keys to the Kingdom Summary
Keys to the Kingdom 88%
A Ferrari, a courtroom collapse: ten Himalayan rituals for the kind of success money cannot buy.
by Alison A. Armstrong 2003
4.30
1k+ ratings
The Inner Game of Golf
by W. Timothy Gallwey • 1986
Most golf instruction fixes your swing. This one fixes the critic who keeps breaking it.
4.14
1k+
The Inner Game of Golf Summary
The Inner Game of Golf 88%
Most golf instruction fixes your swing. This one fixes the critic who keeps breaking it.
by W. Timothy Gallwey 1986
4.14
1k+ ratings
Creating the Impossible
by Michael Neill • 2018
A 90-day method for turning ideas into reality that runs on insight, not effort.
4.17
127
Creating the Impossible Summary
Creating the Impossible 88%
A 90-day method for turning ideas into reality that runs on insight, not effort.
by Michael Neill 2018
4.17
127 ratings
Notes for the Journey Within
by Ravi Shankar • 2023
Life swings; stillness is a skill. A master teacher's path to the calm that survives any extreme.
4.66
187
Notes for the Journey Within Summary
Notes for the Journey Within 88%
Life swings; stillness is a skill. A master teacher's path to the calm that survives any extreme.
by Ravi Shankar 2023
4.66
187 ratings
Zen
by Osho • 2003
You are the obstacle you are trying to overcome. Zen begins where self-improvement ends.
4.22
420
Zen Summary
Zen 88%
You are the obstacle you are trying to overcome. Zen begins where self-improvement ends.
by Osho 2003
4.22
420 ratings
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