Recommendations based on Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hopeby Mark Manson

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  1. The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future

    by Ryder Carroll
    A guide to organizing your life through a customizable journaling system. Learn to prioritize tasks, set goals, and reflect on personal growth.

    New York Times, bestseller! , There’s a reason this system for time management, goal setting, and intentional living has been adopted by millions around the globe: it works. Not only will you get ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Art of Thinking Clearly

    by Rolf Dobelli
    A guide to common thinking errors and how to avoid them, providing practical advice for making better decisions in life and business.

    In engaging prose and with practical examples and anecdotes, an eye-opening look at human reasoning and essential reading for anyone with important decisions to make. Have you ever: • Invested time ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Magic of Thinking Big

    by David J. Schwartz
    A guide to achieving success by shifting one's attitude and outlook on life.

    The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and ... (Goodreads)

  4. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

    by Greg McKeown
    An exploration of the power of focus and clarity of purpose to create a more meaningful, productive life.

    Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being ... (Goodreads)

  5. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

    by Brené Brown
    An exploration of vulnerability, courage, and the strength to embrace imperfection.

    The #1, New York Times, bestseller. More than 2, million copies sold!,Look for Brené Brown’s new podcast,, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast, Unlocking Us,!,From thought leader Brené ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Secret

    by Rhonda Byrne
    A journey of self-empowerment, unlocking the power of positive thinking.

    Alternate cover edition of, ISBN 9781582701707,. The worldwide bestselling phenomenon that has helped millions tap the power of the law that governs all our lives to create—intentionally and ... (Goodreads)

  7. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

    by Eckhart Tolle
    A spiritual guide to finding peace and purpose in life, by transcending the ego.

    The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2,000,000 copy bestselling inspirational book, "The Power of Now" With his bestselling spiritual guide "The Power of Now," Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of ... (Goodreads)

  8. Things My Son Needs to Know About the World

    by Fredrik Backman
    A father's humorous and heartfelt guide to life for his young son, filled with personal anecdotes and life lessons.

    The #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, A Man Called Ove, shares an irresistible and moving collection of heartfelt, humorous essays about fatherhood, providing his newborn son with the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

    by Eckhart Tolle
    A journey of self-transformation, learning to live in the present moment and liberate oneself.

    Eckhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle's clear writing, ... (Goodreads)

  10. Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow

    by Yuval Noah Harari
    An exploration of humanity's future, and the potential paths of our species.

    Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times, bestseller and international phenomenon, Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

    by Charles Duhigg
    Uncovering the science of habit formation and how to use it to achieve success.

    A young woman walks into a laboratory. Over the past two years, she has transformed almost every aspect of her life. She has quit smoking, run a marathon, and been promoted at work. The patterns ... (Goodreads)

  12. The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life

    by Robin S. Sharma
    A motivational book that advocates waking up at 5 AM to maximize productivity and achieve personal growth.

    Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize ... (Goodreads)

  13. Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy

    by Sadhguru
    A guide to achieving inner peace and joy through yoga and meditation, with practical advice for daily life.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • Thought leader, visionary, philanthropist, mystic, and yogi Sadhguru presents Western readers with a time-tested path to achieving absolute well-being: the classical ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: Guidance on the Path to Mindfulness from a Spiritual Leader

    by Haemin Sunim
    A guide to mindfulness and finding inner peace through slowing down and appreciating the present moment.

    "Is it the world that's busy, or is it my mind?" The world moves fast, but that doesn't mean we have to. In this best-selling mindfulness guide - it has sold more than three million copies in Korea, ... (Goodreads)

  15. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

    by James Clear
    A practical guide to creating and maintaining good habits, and breaking bad ones, using small, incremental changes.

    No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach ... (Goodreads)

  16. Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is

    by Eric Barker
    A comprehensive look at how and why traditional ideas of success are flawed, and how to find success in new ways.

    Wall Street Journal Bestseller Much of the advice we’ve been told about achievement is logical, earnest…and downright wrong. In, Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Five Love Languages for Singles

    by Gary Chapman
    Practical guide for finding lasting love, based on understanding and expressing love.

    Simple ways to strengthen any relationship With more than 10 million copies sold,, The 5 Love Languages,® continues to transform relationships worldwide. And though originally written for married ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

    by John C. Maxwell
    A guide to developing successful thinking habits, with practical tips and examples for personal and professional growth.

    Gather successful people from all walks of life – what would they have in common? The way they think! Now you can think as they do and revolutionize your work and life! A Wall Street Journal ... (Goodreads)

  19. What I Know for Sure

    by Oprah Winfrey
    A collection of personal reflections on life, love, and lessons learned.

    As a creative force, student of the human heart and soul, and champion of living the life you want, Oprah Winfrey stands alone. Over the years, she has made history with a legendary talk show - the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter

    by Margareta Magnusson
    A guide to decluttering and organizing your possessions before you die, to make things easier for your loved ones.

    A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning , ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing

    by Anita Moorjani
    A memoir of a woman who overcame cancer after a near-death experience, discovering the power of self-love and acceptance.

    In this truly inspirational memoir, Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body began shutting down—overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming

    by David Wallace-Wells
    A stark warning of the catastrophic consequences of climate change and the urgent need for action to prevent them.

    It is worse, much worse, than you think. If your anxiety about global warming is dominated by fears of sea-level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of what terrors are possible. In ... (Goodreads)

  23. Daily Rituals: How Artists Work

    by Mason Currey
    Examining the daily lives of 161 famous artists, uncovering their creative rituals and habits.

    Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, “time is short, my strength is limited, the office is a horror, the apartment is noisy, and if ... (Goodreads)

  24. Letting Go: The Pathway To Surrender

    by David R. Hawkins
    A guide to letting go of negative emotions and attachments, leading to inner peace and spiritual growth.

    Letting Go, describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to Enlightenment and become free of negativity. During the many decades of the author’s clinical psychiatric ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Where Good Ideas Come from: The Natural History of Innovation

    by Steven Johnson
    A study of the patterns and environments that foster innovation, from the coffeehouses of the Enlightenment to the internet age.

    The printing press, the pencil, the flush toilet, the battery–these are all great ideas. But where do they come from? What kind of environment breeds them? What sparks the flash of brilliance? How do ... (Goodreads)

  26. Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

    by Scott Jurek
    A professional runner's story of pushing physical and mental boundaries to become a champion ultramarathoner.

    For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force—and darling—in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until recently he held the American 24-hour record and he was one of the ... (Goodreads)

  27. All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World

    by Seth Godin
    Exploring how marketers can leverage authenticity and storytelling to connect with consumers.

    All marketers tell stories. And if they do it right, we believe them. A good story is where genuine customer satisfaction comes from. It's the source of profit and it's the future of your ... (Goodreads)

  28. How We Decide

    by Jonah Lehrer
    Examining the science of decision making, exploring how we arrive at our choices.

    The first book to use the unexpected discoveries of neuroscience to help us make the best decisions. Since Plato, philosophers have described the decision-making process as either rational or ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

    by John C. Bogle
    Investment strategies for achieving long-term financial success, avoiding pitfalls of the stock market.

    "There are a few investment managers, of course, who are very good - though in the short run, it's difficult to determine whether a great record is due to luck or talent. Most advisors, however, are ... (Goodreads)

  30. Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers

    by David Perlmutter
    Examination of the effects of wheat, carbs, and sugar on the brain, exploring their role in chronic diseases.

    Dr. Perlmutter's #1, New York Times, bestseller about the devastating effects of gluten, sugar, and carbs on the brain and body — updated with the latest nutritional and neurological science,When, ... (Barnes & Noble)