Reading Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson feels like stepping into the mind of Marcus Aurelius himself, but with a modern guide showing you how to apply his wisdom to everyday challenges. This isn’t just a history book. It’s a practical manual for resilience, emotional control, and personal growth, all rooted in Stoicism. […]
Some books are long. Some are complex. And then there’s Who Moved My Cheese? — a tiny book that quietly punches you in the face with truth. Dr. Spencer Johnson’s classic is barely over 90 pages, but don’t let the size fool you. This is one of those deceptively simple stories that follows you into […]
I closed Call the Nurse by Mary J. MacLeod feeling as though I had just returned from a windswept Hebridean island — and left a piece of my heart behind. This isn’t just a memoir you read. It’s a world you enter. And once you do, it lingers. If you love the community-driven warmth of […]
Speak With Confidence by Mike Acker is a practical, experience-driven guide for anyone who struggles with fear, anxiety, or self-doubt when speaking — whether in public, at work, in meetings, or in everyday conversations. Rather than positioning confidence as something you either have or don’t have, Acker reframes it as a skill that can be […]
I didn’t pick up Stop Letting Everything Affect You expecting much. The title alone sounds like something you’d scroll past on Instagram, nod at, and forget. But somewhere between the blunt chapter openings, the uncomfortable truths, and the oddly calming clarity of the ideas, this book quietly does something dangerous: it makes you realize how […]
Most self-help books start with the assumption that you’re not trying hard enough.Why the Fck Can’t I Change?* starts with a more compassionate—and far more accurate—question: what if your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do? Written by neuroscientist and behavioural coach Dr. Gabija Toleikyte, this book strips away shame, willpower myths, […]
If you’ve ever laughed at your own sadness, postponed your problems with snacks, or thought “I’m not okay… but I’m also not not okay”, this book is basically looking you dead in the eye and nodding. Baek Se-hee’s I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is not a dramatic cry for help. […]
Understanding Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is a multifaceted skill set that plays a pivotal role in how individuals navigate both personal and professional landscapes. Defined by Travis Bradberry, emotional intelligence encompasses several core components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Each of these components contributes to how we recognize and manage our emotions, […]
