Critical Self Help

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information and struggling to make clear decisions? Discover the life-changing solutions in 'Organize Your Mind' by Kevin Wagonfoot, the best-selling author of 'Mental Models.' This book equips you with the skills to filter noise, enhance focus, and tackle complex challenges with clarity. Perfect for the busy professional, it transforms scattered thoughts into strategic actions, enabling you to thrive in today's demanding world. Are You Feeling: Information Overload? Learn to filter out unnecessary noise and focus on what truly matters. ...

You don't need an academic degree to understand critical thinking. It's easier to learn than most people realize. Critical thinking has evolved over centuries and continues to be shaped by modern research. All it takes is a desire to understand these principles and apply them to your thought processes. After experiencing the results firsthand, you'll find this new way of thinking is one of the greatest assets you've ever developed.

Have you ever had an itch and not scratched it? In the Buddhist tradition, this points to a vast paradox: that by refraining from our urge to scratch, great peace and happiness is available. On Getting Unstuck, Pema Chödrön introduces a rare Tibetan teaching she received from her teacher...

In this landmark book, a former prosecutor, legal expert, and leading authority on sexual violence examines why we are primed to disbelieve allegations of sexual abuse—and how we can transform a culture and a legal system structured to dismiss accusers. Sexual misconduct accusations spark...

We Are Enough: Engaging with the World from a Place of Worthiness Course objectives: Summarize the differences and similarities between the experience of shame for men and women Define guilt vs. shame—why one is a useful force for growth, while the other keeps us small Discuss the four...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ""Stomach stress gurgles are no match for this spinning rolodex of chill pills."" Neil Pasricha, #1 bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation Life is stressful as f*ck. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s no wonder you can’t calm down: your...

Based on a wildly popular UC Berkeley course, a primer on how to think critically, make sound decisions, and solve problems—individually and collectively—using scientists’ tricks of the trade. In our deluge of information, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish the revelatory from...

Unlock the Secrets to Success with the Power of Mental Models! What if you could solve complex problems, make better decisions, and navigate life’s challenges with ease? The answer lies in mastering mental models—the proven strategies that high achievers use every day. This book breaks down 30 essential mental models, giving you practical tools to think clearer, make smarter choices, and boost your overall effectiveness. Inside, You’ll Discover How To: Make Better Decisions: Learn the mental models that streamline your thought process, so you can make faster and more accurate ...

In our deeply divided, binary world, honest discussion is stressful for all sides, but Africa Brooke says there is another way: the Third Perspective. "With Africa's graceful guidance, we can all learn to own our voice, speak our minds, and to become an authentic version of ourselves." ―Nicole...

The New York Times-bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick offer a fascinating tour through the workings of our minds to reveal how to make smarter decisions. Research in psychology has revealed that our decisions are disrupted by an array of biases and irrationalities. We're...

In this book, Bob Schoenberg, a recognized teacher and trainer of critical thinking skills and an expert in the Designed Change Process, provides a simple yet highly effective way to help you stop assuming. Personal assumptions can greatly influence what you think, what you say and even what you do. They tend to be hidden, negative or restrictive. Once you stop assuming, you can begin to make significant positive changes in your life. To Stop Assuming follow these three steps: 1) Identify your personal assumption. 2) Use the “Special Roleplay” to challenge it. 3) Use Enhancement ...

You do not have a willpower problem, you have a critical thinking skills problem. Every rushed reply, every impulse buy, and every decision made just to end discomfort adds up faster than you think. You want to make better decisions, but no one ever taught you how to catch bad thinking in real time. Most people never learn to catch bad thinking until it costs them a job, a relationship, or real money. Critical Thinking for Everyday Decisions hands you the exact tools to build real decision making skills you can use today. No jargon, no filler, just practical problem solving skills built for...

What if being wrong could set you free? We place endless value on being confident, certain, and right. Yet the people who change the world are those unafraid to question assumptions and acknowledge their incomplete knowledge. True wisdom lies not in claiming to have the answers, but in recognizing the flaws in one's beliefs. In the Reverse Confidence book, certified coach Ivan Kuznietsov upends conventional thinking to reveal the upside of being wrong. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and real-world examples, this paradigm-shifting book demonstrates why intellectual humility and openness ...

Adult children whose parents are invalidating, critical, demanding, or hateful require skills to advocate for their own needs. In this much-needed guide, listeners will learn how to employ unique assertiveness strategies based on the characteristics of their own family dynamics; uncover the hidden motives behind their parents’ behavior; put a stop to repetitive, hurtful interactions without cutting off their problem parents; and foster healthier relationships.

A Completely Unnecessary Guide to Questioning Everything We’re all told to think outside the box. Excellent advice. Just one small problem. What box? Some boxes are obvious. Most aren’t. They’re built from habits, expectations, rules, job titles, qualifications, money, algorithms, other people’s opinions and things we’ve been doing for so long that nobody remembers why we started. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. WHAT BOX? takes an irreverent look at the invisible instructions running modern life. From school and work to money, relationships, social media, AI, bureaucracy and the ...

From Ann Handley, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Everybody Writes, comes a smart, timely, clear-eyed guide to knowing when to speed up, when to slow down, and when the shortcut costs more than it saves. You already know how to go fast. What nobody taught you is when not to. In ASAP...

What if becoming smarter wasn't a gift reserved for a select few, but a skill that anyone could develop? In a world overflowing with information, the ability to think clearly, learn quickly, make wise decisions, and adapt to change has become one of the most valuable assets a person can possess. Yet many people never learn how to fully develop the extraordinary power of their minds. The Science and Art of Becoming Smarter is a practical and inspiring guide to unlocking your intellectual potential and mastering the habits, skills, and disciplines that drive lifelong success. Drawing from ...

Are you facing a decision that won't resolve, no matter how hard you think? Most of us answer the wrong question. The quality of our life is determined by the questions we're willing to stay with. 'Stay With The Question' shows you how to find the right one and stay. “Let yourself discover what ‘staying with the question’ can do for your life.” Matthieu Bonelli, Founder of matthieubonelli.com “You may, however, discover the question that has been waiting for your attention all along.” Quincy ‘JC’ Bekues, Founder of PRIVATi Capital and FalconBridge Partners This work is ...

Why do people reject science and believe online conspiracy theories? How are people radicalized online and go on to commit acts of violence? Why is our society so politically polarized? Astonishingly irrational ideas are spreading. Covid denial persists in the face of overwhelming evidence...

30 Days to Overcome Guilt is a 30-day mindfulness program designed to help you examine the thoughts, emotions, beliefs, memories, and patterns that can contribute to feelings of guilt, while developing a more present and observant approach to your experience. Each day introduces a different mindfulness exercise or lesson, giving you a simple, structured practice to explore for approximately 15–30 minutes. Inside, you'll find: 30 days of mindfulness exercises and lessons exploring guilt, responsibility, regret, self-judgment, emotional reactions, and related thought patterns Daily ...