By Mel Robbins Are you tired of setting goals, but every time you hesitate even for a moment, your motivation disappears? The 5 Second Rule offers a simple yet powerful antidote: when you feel the instinct to act toward something important, count down 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 and go—before your brain talks you out of it. (Readingraphics) 🎯 …
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After the death of his beloved wife Joy (referred to as “H.”), C.S. Lewis turned to his journals, capturing raw and unfiltered reflections. Published under a pseudonym in 1961, A Grief Observed chronicles the tearful, angry, questioning, and ultimately transforming process of grief (Wikipedia). 📖 Between the Pages: What the Book Explores 🔍 5 Lessons …
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By Elizabeth von Arnim (1922) In a post–World War I era of dreary routines and shadowed hearts, The Enchanted April unfolds like a balm. It tells of four very different Englishwomen who escape their constrained lives for a month-long retreat in a medieval Italian castle, advertised as “for those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine.” What …
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By Simon Boas When Jersey aid worker Simon Boas was diagnosed with terminal throat cancer at 46, he chose not despair, but reckoned with death openly—and warmly. His reflections became a viral series in his local paper, transforming into the bestselling book A Beginner’s Guide to Dying. More than a meditation on death, it’s a …
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By Patrick Lencioni In the business world, organizations obsess over being “smart”—mastering strategy, marketing, finance, and technology. But according to Patrick Lencioni, the real game-changer is being healthy: minimal politics and confusion, high morale, strong productivity, and low turnover (outsiderconsulting.com). 🧩 Smart vs. Healthy: The Dual Pillars of Success Lencioni asserts that smart and healthy …
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In a world often dominated by external pursuits and fleeting pleasures, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in collaboration with psychiatrist Howard Cutler, offers a profound perspective on happiness in their book, The Art of Happiness. This work delves into the essence of true contentment, emphasizing that happiness is not a mere byproduct of external circumstances …
In a world that often prioritises speed and instant results, John C. Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth offers a refreshing perspective on personal development. These laws serve as a comprehensive guide, emphasising that true growth is intentional, consistent, and rooted in self-awareness. 1. The Law of Intentionality: Growth Doesn’t Just Happen Growth is …
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In a world fixated on hustle and instant gratification, Stoic philosophy offers a profoundly different path to wealth—one rooted in virtue, discipline, and control. The ancient Stoics didn’t reject wealth; they redefined its meaning and introduced a mindset that helps you thrive without being controlled by it. 1. 🎯 Focus on What You Can Control …
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By Cameron Herold Most companies rely on bland vision or mission statements—but they rarely guide day-to-day actions. In Vivid Vision, Cameron Herold introduces a game-changing tool: a detailed, sensory-rich description of your company as it will exist in three years. This “map of the future” inspires alignment, purpose, and momentum across the entire organization (Brandy …
By Erin Meyer, INSEAD In today’s interconnected world, cultural differences can make or break international collaboration. In The Culture Map, Erin Meyer provides a powerful toolkit for decoding how national cultures influence how we communicate, give feedback, lead, decide, build trust, confront conflict, and manage time (erinmeyer.com). 🧭 The Eight Dimensions Meyer’s framework is built …
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