In this book, Newport advocates for "deep work": concerted intellectual effort in an increasingly distracted world. He argues this skill is becoming crucial to learn fast, deliver quality results, and find meaning in one's work. Yet multitasking and emails overwhelm the work day. Hence the importance of ritualizing deep work and scheduling it. By eliminating superficial distractions, the reader can focus on what really matters.

A 365-day daily guide to profound inner change. Brianna Wiest urges us to listen to our inner voice, live by our values, let go and become our true selves. By cultivating qualities like resilience and kindness, we can achieve our full potential.

In this book, entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David explains how to turn your wildest dreams into reality using a 12-step method. By learning how to wisely choose your “enemies”, powerful sources of emotion, and skillfully combining logic and passion, it becomes possible to overcome all obstacles on the path to entrepreneurial success.

In this self-help book, Mexican author Don Miguel Ruiz draws from ancient Toltec wisdom to free us from fear and find true happiness. He suggests adopting four life-changing agreements: being impeccable with your word, not taking anything personally, not making assumptions and always doing your best. An accessible path to awakening that can heal our emotional and mental wounds.

Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" provides life principles, blending psychology, philosophy, and anecdotes. The author explores personal responsibility, the search for meaning, and the importance of order in everyday life.

Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich" delves into the principles of financial success. The author emphasizes positive thinking, goal-setting, perseverance, and collaboration. It explores the mental attitudes required to achieve financial and personal wealth.

"The Creative Act" is a captivating book that delves into the profound nature of creativity. The author explores the creative process through enlightening examples, unveiling the mechanisms behind the act of creation. It highlights inspiration, spontaneity, and imagination as driving forces. The book also offers a thoughtful reflection on the role of creativity in contemporary society, emphasizing its impact on innovation and individual expression.

"The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel delves into the intricate interplay of money and human behavior, providing a unique perspective on personal finance through engaging anecdotes and psychological insights.

"How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help book. It provides practical advice on building positive relationships, effective communication, and influencing others positively. Carnegie's principles focus on understanding people, showing genuine interest, and fostering a friendly, cooperative environment.

After a decade of stability or improvement, adolescent mental health plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide skyrocketed, doubling on many measures. Why?

In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines the global epidemic of teen mental illness. He highlights the importance of play and independence in childhood and explains how the "play-based childhood" was replaced by a "phone-based childhood." Haidt outlines over a dozen mechanisms—such as sleep deprivation, addiction, social comparison, and perfectionism—that disrupt children’s social and neurological development.

Finally, he offers actionable solutions for parents, schools, and governments to restore a healthier, more balanced childhood.