In Praise of Slow by Carl Honore traces the history of our increasingly breathless relationship with time, and tackles the consequences and conundrum of living in this accelerated culture of our own creation. Why are we always in such a rush? What is the cure for time-sickness? Is it possible, or even desirable, to slow down? There has never been a better time to embrace the healing power of living slow. How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed "In Praise of Slow" by Carl Honore...
Jun 25, 2025•16 min•Season 8Ep. 25
The Art of War by Sun Tzu, ancient Chinese military text dissects thirteen aspects of warfare from an strategical and intellectual point of view. Deploring the use of excess force causing economic and civilian losses while discussing strategies that are still relevant to modern warfare, the text continues to resonate with readers around the world and has been considered fundamental in military doctrine for over two thousand years. Who wins and who loses and why? "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu - Boo...
Jun 18, 2025•9 min•Season 8Ep. 22
The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, A Journey of Faith and Transformation, Exploring Vulnerability, Forgiveness, and the Quest for Spiritual Fulfillment in the Midst of a Turbulent World, an extraordinary testament, a unique spiritual autobiography that has been recognized as one of the most influential religious works of our time. Translated into more than twenty languages, it has touched millions of lives. A Journey of Faith and Transformation "The Seven Storey Mountain" by Thomas Mert...
Jun 11, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 23
The Hungry Mind by Susan Engel, a deeply researched, highly readable exploration of what curiosity is, how it can be measured, how it develops in childhood, and how it can be fostered in school. Engel’s most important finding is that most classroom environments discourage curiosity. In an era that prizes quantifiable results, a pedagogy that privileges curiosity is not likely to be a priority. The Origins of Curiosity in Childhood "The Hungry Mind" by Susan Engel Book PReview Book of the Week - ...
Jun 05, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 22
Seeing What Others Don't by Gary Klein renowned cognitive psychologist unravels the mystery of insight. We know very little about when, why, or how insights are formedor what blocks them. Having clear insight can transform the way in which we understand things, the decisions we make and the actions we take. Gary is a living example of how useful applied psychology can be when it is done well. The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights "Seeing What Others Don't" by Gary Klein - Book PReview Book of th...
May 28, 2025•15 min•Season 8Ep. 21
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons by Meg Meeker M.D. shares the secrets that every mother needs to know in order to strengthen —or rebuild— her relationship with her son. By providing encouragement, education, and essential advice, this empowering book offers a road map to help mothers find the strength and confidence to raise extraordinary sons, so that they will become the men they are meant to be. Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men "Strong Mothers, Strong Sons" by Meg Meeker M.D. - Boo...
May 21, 2025•19 min•Season 8Ep. 20
The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson & Lord William Rees-Mogg explores the greatest economic and political transition in centuries — the shift from an industrial to an information-based society. It details strategies necessary for adapting to the next phase of Western civilization. Mastering the Transition to the Information Age "The Sovereign Individual" by James Dale Davidson & Lord William Rees-Mogg - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 19 Buy the book on A...
May 14, 2025•20 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Learn to Love Midlife by Chip Conley co-founder/CEO of The Modern Elder Academy inspires readers to embrace midlife as a time of joy in this clear blueprint for creating the lives we want. The midlife crisis is the butt of so many jokes, but this long-derided life stage has an upside. What if we could reframe our thinking about the natural transition of midlife? 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age "Learn to Love Midlife" by Chip Conley - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book ...
May 08, 2025•11 min•Season 8Ep. 18
The Source by Dr. Tara Swart, MD PhD, marries universal truths with scientific rigor. If we strip away the mystique, at the heart of this idea is a fundamental truth that is backed up by the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience: most of the things we want from life – health, happiness, wealth, love - are governed by our ability to think, feel and act; in other words, by our brain. Open Your Mind, Change Your Life "The Source" by Dr. Tara Swart Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book...
Apr 30, 2025•13 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel MD & Mary Hartzell, born out of a series of parents' workshops that combined Siegel's cutting-edge research on how communication impacts brain development with Hartzell's decades of experience as a child-development specialist and parent educator, this book guides parents through creating the necessary foundations for loving and secure relationships with their children. How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive "Pare...
Apr 23, 2025•16 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Enough About Me by Richard Lui Book takes a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most difficult moments from a journalist's point of view. From survivors of terrorist attacks to victims of racial strife, Lui shares the lessons he learned from those who rose above the fray to be helpful, self-sacrificing, and generous in the face of monumental tragedy and loss. The Unexpected Power of Selflessness "Enough About Me" by Richard Lui - Book Preview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 15 ...
Apr 17, 2025•13 min•Season 8Ep. 15
The Expansion Game by Gosia Gorna is packed with many real life examples, case studies and helpful tips, which will help you let go of the need to hide, procrastinate and play small. It will give you clarity to live your best life! A powerful method to transform your fear into brilliance "The Expansion Game" by Gosia Gorna - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 14 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3G1DAvY GET IT. READ :) #expansion #growth #fearless FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED...
Apr 09, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Kind Words for Unkind Days by Jayne Hardy feels like a hug and pep talk from a friend. A practical pick-me-up for life's tough days, this book is the perfect guide to help you feel happier, healthier and calmer. This book is the message we all need to hear: Be kind. A guide to surviving and thriving in difficult times "Kind Words for Unkind Days" by Jayne Hardy - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 13 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3FQuC4K GET IT. READ :) #kindwords #har...
Apr 02, 2025•22 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han interprets the spreading malaise as an inability to manage negative experiences in an age characterized by excessive positivity and the universal availability of people and goods. Our competitive, service-oriented societies are taking a toll on the late-modern individual. Rather than improving life, multitasking, "user-friendly" technology, and the culture of convenience are producing disorders that range from depression to attention deficit disorder to borderli...
Mar 25, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Civilized to Death by Christopher Ryan explores the ways in which “progress” has perverted the way we live — how we eat, learn, feel, mate, parent, communicate, work, and die — in this engaging, extensively documented, well-organized, and thought-provoking book. Civilized to Death will make you see our so-called progress in a whole new light. The Price of Progress "Civilized to Death" by Christopher Ryan - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 11 Buy the book on Amazon https://amz...
Mar 19, 2025•22 min•Season 8Ep. 11
No Contest by Alfie Kohn stands as the definitive critique of competition. Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers. The Case Against Competition "No Contest" by Alfie Kohn Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 10 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4kKwWKj GET IT. READ :) #cooperation #nocompet...
Mar 12, 2025•25 min•Season 8Ep. 10
The Art of Reading Minds by Henrik Fexeus, teaches you how to influence others, bringing them round to your way of thinking. Rooted in cognitive psychology, Henrik Fexeus explains how you can find out what another person feels - and consequently control that individual''s thoughts and beliefs. In every interaction we have, we give away a range of non-verbal signals, often more powerful than the words we say. Understand Others to Get What You Want "The Art of Reading Minds" by Henrik Fexeus - Boo...
Mar 05, 2025•21 min•Season 8Ep. 9
12 Laws of the Universe by Manhardeep Singh you can start using today to start changing the world around you right now. The book is written with a to-the-point language and tone with the intent to reach the reader in a clear way. Stop focusing solely on the Law of Attraction and continue to wonder why it is not working for you. There are other, even more important Universal Laws at play here. Study them. Stop focusing only on Law of Attraction "12 Laws of the Universe" by Manhardeep Singh - Book...
Feb 26, 2025•26 min•Season 8Ep. 7
The Cosmic Serpent by Jeremy Narby drawing on visionary experiences, indigenous knowledge, and pharmacology, challenges conventional understanding, unraveling the connections between consciousness, serpent symbolism, and the origins of life itself. Unlock the mysteries of biology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations in this thought-provoking read where science and spirituality intersect. DNA and the Origins of Knowledge "The Cosmic Serpent" by Jeremy Narby - Book PReview Book of the Week - B...
Feb 20, 2025•21 min•Season 8Ep. 7
The Crowd by Gustave Le Bon is one of the most influential works of social psychology in history. The Crowd was highly instrumental in creating this field of study by analyzing, in detail, mass behavior. This groundbreaking work, first published in 1895, has influenced thinkers across disciplines, from sociology and psychology to politics and economics. A Study of the Popular Mind "The Crowd" by Gustave Le Bon - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 6 Buy the book on Amazon https:...
Feb 13, 2025•34 min•Season 8Ep. 6
The Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot a landmark work whose exciting conclusions continue to be proven true by today's most advanced physics, cosmology, and string theory. Nearly everyone is familiar with holograms — three-dimensional images projected into space with the aid of a laser. Two of the world's most eminent thinkers believe that the universe itself may be a giant hologram, quite literally a kind of image or construct created, at least in part, by the human mind. The Revolutionary...
Feb 05, 2025•23 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Access Super Consciousness by RJ Spina helps you release everything that has been in your way, including physical and energetic attachments, mental projections, and emotional complications. Spina shows you how to turn resentment into forgiveness, move from disorder to order, and realize the infinite potential of your immortal self. With this book, discover how to reconnect to the oneness of life, create a better world, and find true divinity. Raise Your Frequency, Overcome Your Obstacles "Access...
Jan 30, 2025•25 min•Season 8Ep. 4
The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts, an acclaimed philosopher, shows us how in an age of unprecedented anxiety, we can find fulfillment by embracing the present and living more fully in the now. He is "the perfect guide for a course correction in life." A Message for an Age of Anxiety "The Wisdom of Insecurity" by Alan Watts - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 3 Book 8 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3CwXr4J GET IT. READ :) #insecurity #wisdom #alanwatts FIND OUT which HUMA...
Jan 23, 2025•20 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything by Viktor E. Frankl, created out of a series of public lectures in Vienna, eleven months after Frankl was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity. It is always possible to “say yes to life” — a profound and timeless lesson for us all. "Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything" by V...
Jan 15, 2025•15 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Freedom from the Known by Jiddu Krishnamurti, philosopher, spiritual figure, and author reminds us, we look to someone to tell us what is right or wrong behavior, what is right or wrong thought, and in following this pattern our conduct and our thinking became mechanical, our responses automatic. The good news is you can choose all of the things that influence your freedom. "Freedom from the Known" by Jiddu Krishnamurti - BookPReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 1 Buy the book on Amaz...
Jan 08, 2025•23 min•Season 8Ep. 1
The Book of Why by Judea Pearl & Dana Mackenzie reminds us that correlation is not causation. The causal revolution, instigated by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and established causality -- the study of cause and effect -- on a firm scientific basis. It lets us explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been. It shows us the essence of human thought and key to artificial intelligence. The New Science of Cause and Effect "The Book of Why"...
Dec 30, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 52
Wherever YOU go, there YOU are by Jon Kabat-Zinn first published in 1994, no one could have predicted that the book would launch itself onto bestseller lists nationwide and sell over 1 million copies to date. Wherever You Go, There You Are remains a foundational guide to mindfulness and meditation, introducing readers to the practice and guiding them through the process. Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life "Wherever YOU go, there YOU are" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - Book PReview Book of the Week - B...
Dec 25, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 51
Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles shows us that acording to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai — a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai — where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap — means that each day is infused with meaning. The Japanese Secret to a Long an...
Dec 18, 2024•16 min•Season 7Ep. 48
Calm Your Thoughts by Nick Trenton understands what you’ve been through, the exhausting situation you’ve put yourself into, and how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress. It provides you scientific approaches to completely change the way you think and feel about yourself by ending the vicious thought patterns. Don't be your own greatest enemy. Stop Overthinking, Battle Stress, Stop Spiraling, and Start Living Calm Your Thoughts by Nick Trenton Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW ...
Dec 11, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 49
Super Learning by Peter Hollins will show you the most effective methods, the pitfalls we must avoid, and the habits we must cultivate. Super Learning is highly organized and addresses all phases of the learning process, from creating a positive environment, to the biological basis of memory, to learning theories, and more. It presents comprehensive techniques to simply learn more, faster. Advanced Strategies for Quicker Comprehension, Greater Retention, and Systematic Expertise Science of Accel...
Dec 06, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 48
