Strategic Self

Master Dark Psychology Before It Masters You Some people play nice. Others play to win. And in the shadows of everyday life—your workplace, your relationships, your social feeds—someone is already running psychological manipulation tactics you can’t see… yet. This book rips away the curtain. In these pages, you won’t get watered-down self-help or recycled positive thinking. You’ll get the exact dark psychology techniques used by manipulators, narcissists, cult leaders, and con artists—decoded—so you can spot them instantly, dismantle them in real time, and turn them to your ...

In a world of quick fixes and superficial success, Higher Self Habits emerges as a guide to achieving lasting change and a life of authenticity. Authored by Alessia Citro, this book blends science, strategy, spirituality, and quantum principles, providing tools to break free from limitations and reach your highest potential. Drawing on her experience at Google and Salesforce, and her personal development journey, Citro offers a practical and profound roadmap.

You were told to be nice. To make yourself small, agreeable, and easy to like. But what did it get you? Burnout. Resentment. Disrespect. Stop Being Good: Start Being Dangerous is the wake-up call for every man tired of being overlooked, underestimated, or used. This isn’t another self-help book wrapped in soft affirmations and vague advice. It’s a field manual for reclaiming your spine in a world that rewards performance over principle. You’ll learn why kindness without boundaries becomes a weapon against yourself. Why being liked is not the same as being respected. Why emotional ...

Black Faces in High Places is the essential guide for Black professionals who are moving up through their organizations or industries but need a roadmap for how to get to the top and stay there. Based on the authors' considerable experiences in business, in the public eye, and as a minority, the book shows how African-American professionals can (and must) think and act both entrepreneurially and "intrapreneurially".

I used to think the solution to every problem was to do more, try harder, hustle faster. When I was stressed about an exam, I'd play video games instead of studying (then feel worse the next day). When dating wasn't working out, I'd either obsess over every text message or give up entirely. When work got overwhelming, I'd either burn myself out or distract myself with endless scrolling. Sound familiar? Here's what I discovered: most of us are doing the wrong kind of "nothing." We think we're lazy or unmotivated, but actually, we're just using coping strategies that make everything harder. ...

The Art of Strategic Decision-Making will teach you to seize control of your life and make sure your decisions aren’t making you. This book cites years of research and scientific studies about what constitutes a great decision and the factors that will inevitably lead you there. It is an in-depth look at human nature and psychology and why we make decisions in the way we do - for better or for worse. This book is packed with theory, but it is all practical and actionable. Use these mental models and pieces of analysis on your decisions today.

Paradigmatic shifts in the business landscape, known as inflection points, can either create new, entrepreneurial opportunities or they can lead to devastating consequences. Rita McGrath contends that inflection points, though they may seem sudden, are not random. Every seemingly overnight shift is the final stage of a process that has been subtly building for some time. Armed with the right strategies and tools, smart businesses can see these inflection points coming and use them to gain a competitive advantage.

How to Transition Careers After 40 is a supportive guide designed to help you pivot with confidence. Whether you have been laid off, burned out, or simply want something more meaningful, this book walks you through the process step by step. This is not a list of generic career tips. It is a real-world toolkit filled with encouragement, examples, and smart strategies designed for experienced professionals who are ready for something new.

Necessary Cruelty is not a self-help book. It’s a manual for those who have learned, often too late, that kindness isn’t always a virtue—it’s a vulnerability. Drawing from Machiavellian principles, this book strips away the illusion that patience, tolerance, and emotional generosity are always the right answers. They’re not. Sometimes they’re the reason people keep crossing your boundaries. Told in a dry, unsentimental voice, Necessary Cruelty offers 30 relentless chapters on what happens when kindness fails—and what to do about it. It isn’t about revenge. It’s not about ...

Become an autodidact: Target higher grades, better job prospects, more goals achieved, and the key to unlocking all doors in life. Embarking on anything new is daunting and scary. That’s why you need a blueprint to point you in the right direction and make sure that you are moving forward.

"Trading for Survival: Strategies and Tactics in a Post-EMP Barter Economy," provides a practical guidance for navigating the challenges of a post-electromagnetic pulse (EMP) barter economy. Drawing upon his extensive research and expertise, Newland offers strategies and tactics to help readers thrive in a world without functioning electronic systems. From understanding the value of different commodities to negotiating fair trades, this book equips readers with essential knowledge for trading and surviving in a post-EMP society.

In a world filled with uncertainties, tough judgment calls, and unclear business documents and financial statements, many small business owners struggle with growing their company. In Joey Brannon’s Grow with Purpose: Building a Mission-Driven Business, he draws upon his experience as a CPA and business consultant to share notable case studies of real clients with real problems to help you learn from their triumphs and mistakes.

This is not a book about motivation. It is a doctrine for power. The Quiet Crown dismantles the lies you were taught about kindness, openness, and vulnerability. You were told to share, to explain, to emote openly. You were told this was strength. In truth, it was programming designed to keep you tame, predictable, and exploitable. While you explained yourself, others took advantage. While you sought validation, others seized control. While you waited to be chosen, others built empires. This book is demolition. It burns the old script and replaces it with law. You will learn that silence is...

"This work offers wonderful wisdom for navigating the inflection points in our lives." - Mehmet Oz, MD An iconic teacher. A warm friend. A generous mentor. For more than 40 years, Howard Stevenson has been a towering figure at Harvard Business School: the man who literally defined...

For years, The Relationship Edge has successfully shown people how to build personal relationships and repair damaged ones with a proven three-step process. This completely updated third edition offers a fresh perspective on that process and includes more contemporary case studies, as well as how to build and nurture relationships online.

In today's ultra-competitive, breakneck world, getting superior results at the fastest rate possible is critical to success. But the speed of life can sidetrack us, cloud our sense of priority, and make us less effective. Strategic Acceleration presents a methodology that will help you get clear, focused, and efficient. It will bring you the results and success you want - faster.

Igniting Initiative: How Strategic Thinking Can Inspire Your Team & Lead Your Organization To Long-Term Success Take the initiative and lead your team by developing a strategic plan and prioritizing effective communication to improve your company's key performance indicators before they become an issue. Become an active contributor to the long-term success of your organization and stand out as an innovative leader with Igniting Initiative. Learn how the power of strategic thinking, efficient communication, teamwork, and positive recognition can transform your team into a company-wide ...

Freedom By Design is the guide every service-based business owner needs but rarely finds, especially once growth starts feeling more like a grind than a reward. If your company has surpassed the $1M mark but left you with more stress, shrinking margins, and a team that leans too heavily on your shoulders, this book reveals why—and what to do about it.

Are you ready to find the love of your life and leave the dating game for good? Have you wasted months or even years dating the wrong men? Are you frustrated, exhausted, and wondering why dating is so hard? Has the online dating game led you to believe true love will never come your way? Do not give up on love! You can meet your husband without ever wasting time on the wrong men again. Award-winning matchmaker Michelle Jacoby's game-changing five-step plan will show you how to leave unhealthy men, commitment-phobes, and narcissists behind so you can finally meet your wonderful husband. In ...

Edward Ficher, el autor del best-seller 7 claves para ser feliz, nos acerca su versión de El Arte de la Guerra de Sun Tzu, con sus comentarios y sus anotaciones. Un texto de 2,500 años de antigüedad, más actual que nunca.