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If you liked The Confidence Gap, here are the top 71 books to read next:
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Save:A warm, relatable guide to making peace with your mind and living more meaningfully, The Happiness Trap stands out from cookie-cutter self-help. Give it a go - especially if you want real skills over feel-good fluff.
What’s the last line of every fairytale? You got it: ‘...and they lived happily every after.’ And it’s not just fairytales that have happy endings. How about Hollywood movies? Don’t they nearly always... - #2
Save:A warm, encouraging jump-start for anyone who wants to stop letting fear run the show - simple, practical, and inspiring, as long as you don’t mind a bit of self-help sunshine.
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Save:'Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong' by Eric Barker is a thought-provoking and engaging book that challenges conventional beliefs about success. Through a collection of anecdotes, case studies, and scientific research, Barker delves into various aspects of success, offering insights and advice on how to achieve personal and professional growth. The writing style is entertaining and informative, with Barker presenting both sides of each issue and providing practical wisdom for application in daily life.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a journey of self-discovery and personal development as they explore the different facets of success, resilience, relationships, and productivity. Barker's ability to connect the dots between various topics and revisit key concepts throughout the book creates a cohesive narrative that encourages readers to reflect on their own beliefs and behaviors, ultimately guiding them towards a path of growth and fulfillment.
In fact, she has never felt pain. To the naked eye she is a normal teenage girl, but due to a defect in the SCN9A gene, her nerves did not form the same way yours or mine did. Pain signals do not reac... - #4
Save:A fun, story-driven deep dive into effective productivity habits and mindsets. While not as groundbreaking as The Power of Habit, it’s engaging and actionable - especially for those newer to the topic or who enjoy real-world case studies.
The trip was intended as a celebration, a twenty-nine-day tour of South America that would take Robert, who had just turned sixty, and his wife, Viola, first to Brazil, then over the Andes into Bolivi... - #5
Save:A hands-on, mindfulness-based workbook that can really shift the way you relate to your thoughts - but best for those open to practical exercises and a new take on old ideas.
You’ve probably opened this book for this reason: You are hurting and you’re not sure what to do about it. Perhaps you’ve been suffering from a chronic depression or an anxiety disorder. Perhaps a str... A foundational, no-nonsense guide to building real self-esteem - packed with practical tools for those willing to do the work. Not light reading, but absolutely worth the effort if you’re serious about personal growth.
Regardless of what we do or do not admit, we cannot be indifferent to our self-evaluation. However, we can run from this knowledge if it makes us uncomfortable. We can shrug it off, evade it, declare...- #7
Save:'How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss' by Michael Greger is a comprehensive guide that delves into the science behind achieving healthy and permanent weight loss. Readers found the information in the book extremely helpful, especially for those new to a plant-based lifestyle. The writing style is captivating and smooth, making it a page-turner while delivering mind-blowing content backed by thorough research. emphasizes the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables, avoiding processed foods, and provides insights on breaking old habits and establishing new ones for a healthier lifestyle.
The Weight of the World Obesity isn’t new, but the obesity epidemic is. We went from a few corpulent queens and kings, like Henry VIII and Louis VI (known as Louis le Gros, or “Louis the Fat”), to a p... - #8
Save:A warm, thoughtful guide for anyone seeking heartful living and practical wisdom - grounded in Buddhist traditions but accessible and valuable to all. Think modern mindfulness meets lived spirituality.
Some teachers are rascals and coyotes who trick and surprise their students; some are harsh taskmasters trying to whittle down ego and pride; others teach more through honoring and encouragement, nurt... A must-read idea for personal and professional growth - just know that it leans heavily on examples and the main takeaway appears early. Try it if you want a mindset shift, especially if you're an educator, parent, or leader; skim if you're already familiar with self-help basics.
When I was a young researcher, just starting out, something happened that changed my life. I was obsessed with understanding how people cope with failures, and I decided to study it by watching how st...- #10
Save:A practical, inspiring guide for finding calm in chaos - well-suited for anyone seeking accessible wisdom on how to slow down and live with intention. Not groundbreaking, but a warmly delivered reminder of timeless truths.
Because while the president slept, the CIA identified the ongoing construction of medium- and long-range Soviet ballistic nuclear missile sites on the island of Cuba, just ninety miles from American s...
