The Art Of Self Improvement

Author : Anna Katharina Schaffner
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300247710
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Self-Improvement written by Anna Katharina Schaffner and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant distillation of the key ideas behind successful self-improvement practices throughout history, showing us how they remain relevant today "Schaffner finds more in contemporary self-improvement literature to admire than criticize. . . . [A] revelatory book."--Kathryn Hughes, Times Literary Supplement Self-help today is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, one often seen as a by-product of neoliberalism and capitalism. Far from being a recent phenomenon, however, the practice of self-improvement has a long and rich history, extending all the way back to ancient China. For millennia, philosophers, sages, and theologians have reflected on the good life and devised strategies on how to achieve it. Focusing on ten core ideas of self-improvement that run through the world's advice literature, Anna Katharina Schaffner reveals the ways they have evolved across cultures and historical eras, and why they continue to resonate with us today. Reminding us that there is much to learn from looking at time-honed models, Schaffner also examines the ways that self-improvement practices provide powerful barometers of the values, anxieties, and aspirations that preoccupy us at particular moments in time and expose basic assumptions about our purpose and nature.

Author : Karl Moore
Publisher : Inspire3
ISBN 13 : 0955993504
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Art of Self-Development written by Karl Moore and published by Inspire3. This book was released on 2009-01-29 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop being a seeker - Start being a finder! Self-development is an amazing quest. It's the desire to find your own freedom and happiness. It's about letting go of limitations, and learning how to live successfully. This book is a series of 16 simple "pep talks" for that self-development journey. No hype, no rituals, no follow-on courses. Just a series of conversations to help you finally discover your own true freedom. Forget The Secret, set aside religious texts and ignore the so-called gurus. This book will guide you straight to the only true authority on your own self-development. You.

Author : Jeroen Kraaijenbrink
Publisher : Effectual Strategy Press
ISBN 13 : 908234436X
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No More Bananas written by Jeroen Kraaijenbrink and published by Effectual Strategy Press. This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Feel better, get done more and become a nicer person” In this age of social media, fake news, individualism and information overload, the certainties we relied on in the past are gone. In our quest for assurance and support, the only seemingly dependable pillar left is other people. So we look to them. But they are unsettled too. And by looking to them, we create and perpetuate our own vicious stress-cycle. As a result, we lose our sensible selves. And we go bananas. But there is good news. If we look around us, there are people who withstand the collective lunacy and stay grounded. They do something that most of us have a hard time doing: they stay themselves. And the best news is that what they can do, you can do too. It doesn’t require any special talents or supernatural powers. It only requires doing. In this amiable, open and accessible book, Jeroen Kraaijenbrink takes you on his personal journey out of Bananaland. Drawing from cognitive psychology, martial arts, Saint Benedict, personal experience, and a wide range of other sources, the book offers a nine-step approach with some remarkably practical advice for keeping a cool head in the collective lunacy. “Free yourself from the collective lunacy and reclaim your calm and sensible self”

Author : Mark Coeckelbergh
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231556535
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-Improvement written by Mark Coeckelbergh and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are obsessed with self-improvement; it’s a billion-dollar industry. But apps, workshops, speakers, retreats, and life hacks have not made us happier. Obsessed with the endless task of perfecting ourselves, we have become restless, anxious, and desperate. We are improving ourselves to death. The culture of self-improvement stems from philosophical classics, perfectionist religions, and a ruthless strain of capitalism—but today, new technologies shape what it means to improve the self. The old humanist culture has given way to artificial intelligence, social media, and big data: powerful tools that do not only inform us but also measure, compare, and perhaps change us forever. This book shows how self-improvement culture became so toxic—and why we need both a new concept of the self and a mission of social change in order to escape it. Mark Coeckelbergh delves into the history of the ideas that shaped this culture, critically analyzes the role of technology, and explores surprising paths out of the self-improvement trap. Digital detox is no longer a viable option and advice based on ancient wisdom sounds like yet more self-help memes: The only way out is to transform our social and technological environment. Coeckelbergh advocates new “narrative technologies” that help us tell different and better stories about ourselves. However, he cautions, there is no shortcut that avoids the ancient philosophical quest to know yourself, or the obligation to cultivate the good life and the good society.

Author : Vironika Tugaleva
Publisher : Soulux Press
ISBN 13 : 099204684X
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Talking to Yourself written by Vironika Tugaleva and published by Soulux Press. This book was released on 101 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Overcoming the negative effects of self-help dogma on our personal journey, and using self-awareness to understand our patterns of mental self-talk, behaviour, and emotion."--

Author : Debby Stone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996745802
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Self-Promotion written by Debby Stone and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Carl Cederström
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781944869397
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Desperately Seeking Self-improvement written by Carl Cederström and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly-entertaining account of two young professors attempt to improve themselves through the techniques of the burgeoning self-optimization movement, including drugs, surgical implants, the administering of electric shocks and stripping naked in public.

Author : Leon Ho
Publisher : Lifehack/Stepcase Limited
ISBN 13 : 9789887490906
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Full Life Framework, The Essential Guide written by Leon Ho and published by Lifehack/Stepcase Limited. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Full Life Framework: The Essential Guide will teach you how to distill what's really important, take the reins, have the confidence to stop doubting yourself, and decide to pursue your BEST LIFE.

Author : Suleyman Ismail
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rising in Life written by Suleyman Ismail and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rise to Life: The Art of Self-Improvement" is a comprehensive guide that embarks readers on a transformative journey of personal growth and self-discovery. This book aims to inspire individuals to become the best versions of themselves, by offering practical strategies, insightful advice, and engaging anecdotes. It isn't merely a book; it's a road map to a more fulfilling and successful life. Across diverse and engaging chapters, we delve deep into various aspects of self-improvement: understanding oneself, setting personal goals, embracing change, developing a growth mindset, and much more. The book also explores the power of humor, not just as a source of amusement, but as an essential tool for making the journey towards self-improvement more enjoyable. Perhaps one of the most crucial elements this book offers is the process of crafting a personal mission statement-a compass to guide you on your path to self-improvement. This practical exercise encourages deep introspection, helping readers align their actions with their values and aspirations. Whether you're looking to improve your confidence, overcome fears, manage your time effectively, cultivate persistence, or simply better understand yourself, "Rise to Life: The Art of Self-Improvement" provides a foundation upon which you can build your own personal growth journey. Filled with wisdom, humor, and practical insights, this book is perfect for anyone at any stage of their self-improvement journey. Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step-let this book be that first step towards your personal growth. "Rise to Life: The Art of Self-Improvement" invites you to embrace the journey of self-improvement and start rising to your life today.

Author : Kelly Jacobs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781700015754
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Self-Improvement Handbook: the 3 Invaluable Laws of Personal Growth written by Kelly Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-20 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a personal growth plan? Many people seeking personal growth and development often stop at the average. Kelly Jacobs is a certified personal growth coach, for sixteen years, she has been giving public lectures on self growth and self development. This book is a product of knowledge she has gathered over the years. She will lead you by the hand in this step by step guide, to becoming a better you and succeed at anything. She addresses how to set your goals to achieve Self improvement, in all spheres of your life. You will learn how to harness the power of positive thinking, and channel those energies to being an ace of the individual you have always wanted to be. Inside, you will find remarkable insights and wisdom, into how each of us can reach our full potential, and make a positive difference in the lives of others. The book comes with a 7-day program to personal growth plan crash course. By the end of the 7 days, you will be a master at self development. To your success.