Books Like “You Didn't Fail — You Took the Long Way”

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The Life That Kept Going Without Applause

Cole Peterson

For the version of you that showed up in an empty room. Permission to count your work as real.

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The Life You Keep Postponing

Cole Peterson

A clear look at what you are actually giving up when you keep trading the present for a fiction called later.

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Before It's Too Late: The Parenting Years That Slip Away

Cole Peterson

About showing up, slowing down, and loving your kids in the time you still have.

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Before It's Too Late: Redefining Success

Cole Peterson

A grounded take on redefining success in midlife and beyond.

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Before It's Too Late: The Things People Regret Most

Cole Peterson

See what shows up in real lives before the door closes. Straight talk, not a lecture.

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Before It's Too Late: Advice for Your Twenties

Cole Peterson

For people who want to build a life on purpose, not on accident.

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Before It's Too Late: Midlife Clarity

Cole Peterson

A calmer, honest map for the middle years than the noise in your head.

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Before It's Too Late: Aging With Grace

Cole Peterson

About later years with more honesty, less performance, and room for both limits and love.

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Before It's Too Late: Your Life's Legacy

Cole Peterson

For people who want what remains to line up with what they meant, not with what they posted.

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The Kid Who Thought I Was Cool

Cole Peterson

About meaning, time, and how showing up can matter more than the story you tell about yourself.

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The Version of Me Nobody Clapped For

Cole Peterson

About invisible effort, worth, and learning to name your life as real even when the room was empty.

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The Life You Were Afraid to Admit You Wanted

Cole Peterson

Grief, desire, and making peace with the self you did not become.

Smile, or You're Doing it Wrong: A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption

Ric Bucher

Ric Bucher's memoir chronicles his descent into addiction and depression following a career-ending injury, detailing his struggle to rebuild his life from its lowest point. Through raw honesty, he explores the profound impact of his personal demons on his relationships and self-worth. The narrative ultimately charts his arduous path toward recovery and finding a renewed sense of purpose and joy.

You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir

Robert Greene

In "You with the Sad Eyes," Robert Greene offers a poignant and unflinching exploration of his personal journey through grief and loss, particularly following the death of his father. He delves into the complex emotional landscape of mourning, examining how sorrow can shape identity and inspire profound personal transformation. The memoir thoughtfully navigates the process of finding meaning and a renewed sense of self amidst profound sadness.

Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind

Gad Saad (Author, Narrator), Broadside Books (Publisher)

Gad Saad critically examines the pervasive and often detrimental influence of excessive empathy in contemporary Western society, arguing that a misguided focus on emotional validation can lead to a decline in individual resilience and societal progress. He contends that this "suicidal empathy" prioritizes comfort over truth and hinders the necessary confrontation of difficult realities. The book explores how this emotional overreach contributes to cultural stagnation and the erosion of objective standards.

The Primal Hunter 14: A LitRPG Adventure

Elle Kennedy

In the latest installment of this LitRPG series, Alex continues his relentless pursuit of ultimate power within the brutal confines of the Primal Hunt. Facing increasingly formidable foes and a shifting landscape of alliances, he must master new abilities and push his limits to survive. As the stakes escalate, Alex grapples with the moral implications of his quest and the sacrifices required to achieve his goals in this dangerous, evolving virtual world.

This Is Not About Running: A Memoir

Isaac Fitzgerald

In "This Is Not About Running," Isaac Fitzgerald chronicles his complex relationship with his father, a former firefighter, and the physical and emotional scars that shaped his life. Through the lens of running, Fitzgerald explores themes of masculinity, trauma, and the search for self-acceptance, revealing how the discipline of the sport became a way to process his past and forge a new identity. This memoir is a poignant exploration of inherited legacies and the difficult, often circuitous, path toward healing.

Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard

Ken Rideout

Ken Rideout's book offers a pragmatic framework for achieving ambitious goals by reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. He emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort and persevering through difficulties, arguing that true fulfillment and success are often found just beyond the point where one is tempted to quit. The work provides actionable strategies for developing resilience and maintaining motivation when faced with inevitable setbacks.

For the Love of the Grind: A Memoir

Julia Connors

This memoir chronicles Julia Connors's journey from the gritty world of professional wrestling to her current role as a respected motivational speaker. Connors shares candid reflections on the physical and emotional toll of her wrestling career, the challenges of reinventing herself, and the lessons learned in building resilience and purpose. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, the pursuit of passion, and the enduring strength found in embracing life's demanding processes.

The Final Target

Nora Roberts

In *The Final Target*, freelance photographer Sarah Parrish finds herself in the crosshairs of a dangerous organization after unknowingly capturing evidence of their illicit activities. She must rely on the protection and expertise of former Navy SEAL, Ethan Donovan, who harbors his own secrets and a deep-seated need for justice. As their investigation uncovers a vast conspiracy, Sarah and Ethan navigate treacherous landscapes and escalating threats, fighting for survival and the truth.

Keep Calm!

Gina Bellisario, Renée Kurilla

2014

"Keep Calm!" by Gina Bellisario and Renée Kurilla offers young readers practical strategies for navigating feelings of anxiety and stress. Through relatable scenarios and engaging illustrations, the book guides children in understanding their emotions and developing coping mechanisms. It provides accessible tools and simple techniques to help them manage worry and find moments of calm.

Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About: A Memoir

Isabel Klee

Isabel Klee's memoir chronicles her formative years, exploring the profound impact of her beloved dogs and the complex relationships with the boys who shaped her adolescence. Through poignant anecdotes, Klee reflects on themes of love, loss, and the often painful process of growing up. This collection of personal essays offers a tender and honest look at navigating the emotional landscape of youth.

Hábitos atómicos (Español neutro): Un método sencillo y comprobado para desarrollar buenos hábitos y eliminar los malos

James Clear

Bestseller número 1 del New York Times. Cambios minúsculos. Resultados Extraordinarios. A menudo pensamos que para cambiar de vida tenemos que pensar en hacer cambios grandes. Nada más lejos de la realidad. Según el reconocido experto en hábitos James Clear, el cambio real proviene del resultado de cientos de pequeñas decisiones: hacer dos flexiones al día, levantarse cinco minutos antes o hacer una corta llamada telefónica. Clear llama a estas decisiones "hábitos atómicos": tan pequeños como una partícula, pero tan poderosos como un tsunami. En este libro innovador nos revela exactamente cómo esos cambios minúsculos pueden crecer hasta llegar a cambiar nuestra carrera profesional, nuestras relaciones y todos los aspectos de nuestra vida. «De mis libros favoritos de todos los tiempos.» ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, fundadora de The Huffington Post «Un discurso que se apoya en bases científicas, manual de instrucciones para implantar cambios a nuestro favor.» IMA SANCHÍS, La Vanguardia «Te harás fan.» CECILIA MÚZQUIZ, directora de Cosmopolitan «Demuestra que cualquier meta está al alcance de la mano, siempre y cuando empecemos desde lo más simple.» ABC Bienestar «Profundiza en todos aquellos aspectos necesarios para llevar una vida ordenada, productiva y orientada a disfrutar de los procesos, no solo de los resultados.» Xataka ENGLISH DESCRIPTION No matter your goals, Hábitos Atómicos 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 you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible.

Smart Woman's Guide to PMS and Pain-Free Periods

Linda Woolven

2008

An unabashed guide to symptom-free, drug-free periods For the 30 to 40 percent of women afflicted with PMS, traditional medicine can offer no genuine cures, only hormones, anti-depressants, and temporary pain-killers. Offering a practical, easy-to-implement plan for recovery from even the most debilitating forms of PMS, herbalist Linda Woolven outlines a natural powerhouse regimen of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional changes. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of women's menstrual and sexual health, the book also addresses menopause and osteoporosis. Combining scientific research and clinical experience with clear practical guidelines, this is an essential how-to health book for women of all ages. Linda Woolven (Toronto, ON, Canada) is the author of The Vegetarian Passport Cookbook (978-1-555041-331-1) and Healthy Herbs (978-1-555041-329-8).