Personal Philosophy

Ganbaru Spirit takes you deep into the heart of Japan’s enduring philosophy of perseverance—not as a burst of effort, but as a lifelong mindset. Whether you're facing burnout, rebuilding after a setback, or seeking to live with deeper meaning, this audiobook offers the tools, stories, and strategies to help you endure with wisdom and power.

What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? This bold account of the history and present-day realities of ageism by a nationally recognized gerontologist and speaker uncovers ageism's roots, impact, and how each of us can create a new reality of elderhood. Ageism Unmasked...

Un clásico de la cultura japonesa que ayuda a la introspección y la concentración en nuestro mundo cada vez más frenético.

Are you a parent, teacher, or counselor watching a teen wrestle with stress, anxiety, or emotional outbursts, unsure how to help? You're not alone. Nearly one in five teens faces a mental health challenge. That’s why we created a powerful, practical workbook that combines CBT and DBT, tailored specifically for teens. Whether your teen has tried other tools without success or you're just beginning your journey, this resource offers a path forward.

Where does self-confidence come from? How does it work? What makes it stronger or weaker? Why are some people more confident than others? Is it only a question of temperament or the result of conscious self-improvement? How do you get closer to those who stand out thanks entirely to their confidence in themselves? Drawing on philosophical texts, ancient wisdom, positive psychology, and a wide range of case studies, Charles Pépin brings to light the strange alchemy that is self-confidence. By doing so, he gives us the keys to having more confidence in ourselves.

Are you afraid of death? What is death? Is it the end, the beginning, or a transition? Why are we so afraid of death? After all, death is inevitable. Overcoming the Fear of Death: Through Each of the 4 Main Belief Systems helps us reduce and overcome our fears without having to change our beliefs about death.

Sages from Cicero to Oprah have told us that forgiveness requires us to let go of negative emotions and that it has a unique power to heal our wounds. In Failures of Forgiveness, Myisha Cherry argues that these beliefs couldn’t be more wrong—and that the ways we think about and use forgiveness, personally and as a society, can often do more harm than good. She presents a new and healthier understanding of forgiveness—one that will give us a better chance to recover from wrongdoing and move toward “radical repair.”

Der Nummer-1-Bestseller der Sunday Times: ein Hörbuch über Erziehung für alle, die keine Erziehungsratgeber mögen Kann ich meinen Eltern verzeihen? Darf ich eingestehen, dass ich als Mutter oder Vater einen Fehler gemacht habe? Ja, sagt die erfahrene Psychotherapeutin Philippa Perry. Was Kinder brauchen, sind keine falschen Ideale, sondern wahrhaftige Bezugspersonen. In ihrem Nr. 1-Bestseller erklärt Philippa Perry, worauf es zwischen Eltern und Kindern wirklich ankommt. Ihr leicht zugängliches und praxisnahes Konzept verrät.

El camino del zen y la senda del samurái son formas de sabiduría para transitar nuestra cotidianeidad. En tiempos de cambio e incertidumbre, valores de ética samurái como la devoción o la resiliencia pueden ser muy convenientes. La austeridad y el vacío fértil del zen nos enseñan a vivir en el presente. Alexis Racionero Ragué nos sumerge en el universo japonés combinando de forma muy amena la filosofía y la espiritualidad con el libro de viajes. A partir de una ruta por Japón, nos introduce en la ética, la estética y la espiritualidad del samurái, el monje guerrero imbuido por el zen.

The Kintsugi Way of Embracing the Journey of Healing is a reflective and inspiring guide that explores how we can transform pain into purpose and setbacks into growth. Blending Eastern philosophy with modern psychological insight, it challenges the notion that time alone heals all wounds. Instead, it offers a compassionate and intentional path toward integration, self-compassion, and renewal. Drawing from the wisdom of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence—the book speaks to those navigating grief, loss, trauma, or personal transformation.

Recognizing the power of the new and trying to understand and promote the conditions that make it possible, the Greeks were the first to write about innovation and even the first to record a word for forging something new. In short, the Greeks "invented" innovation itself - and they still have a great deal to teach us about it. How to Innovate is an engaging introduction to key ideas about - and examples of - innovation and creative thinking from ancient Greece. Armand D'Angour provides lively new translations of selections from Aristotle, Diodorus, and Athenaeus.

What can a cactus teach you about boundaries, survival, and thriving in a world that wants too much of you? More than you think.

Voulez-vous apprendre l'art de la maîtrise de soi pour dépasser les agitations journalières ? Souhaitez-vous cultiver la patience et accepter les choses que l'on ne peut changer, tout en développant de la gratitude envers autrui ? Si oui, devenez stoïcien! Ce livre vous invite à être l'architecte d'une paix intérieure durable. De Sénèque à Épictète et Marc-Aurèle, cette approche vivante et accessible est une introduction indispensable à la lecture de ces philosophes. Laissez-vous tenter par la pratique d'une vie simple et équilibrée face au tumulte contemporain.

In a world driven by complexity, the ability to unravel intricate systems and find clarity is an invaluable skill. "Systems Thinking Made Simple: The Art of Understanding Complexity with Ease" is your indispensable guide to mastering this art and making sense of the intricate web of interconnections that shape our lives. This audiobook is your key to deciphering complexity with ease, offering a fresh perspective on systems thinking. It's a journey that demystifies the complexities of our modern world and empowers you to think holistically, see the bigger picture, and unveil solutions.

Los héroes de los antiguos mitos de las diferentes culturas ya recorrieron el camino; su itinerario es conocido, solo hay que seguir su huella. Tras sus gestas, aventuras y descubrimientos, surge tanto aquello que hace avanzar las civilizaciones como lo que conduce a la conquista de uno mismo. El autor nos explica el ciclo iniciático del héroe expuesto por Joseph Campbell y nos muestra su desarrollo en libros y películas contemporáneos.

Whether on the job or at home, we've all yearned for a way to simplify our lives and become more organized. In A Simpler Way, authors Margaret J. Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers use the latest scientific research to develop new structures to help us become more cooperative, creative, and free. By simplifying our individual worlds, Wheatley and Kellner-Rogers explain that we will inevitably increase our self-assurance, resulting in a continuous cycle of creativity, accomplishment, and learning.

Margaret Wheatley proposes that citizens band together with their colleagues and friends to create the solutions for social change, both locally and globally, that are so badly needed. Such change will not come from governments or corporations but from the ageless process of thinking together in conversation. Turning to One Another encourages this process.

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times, children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success....

Transform your relationship with money and foster a deep belief in your financial success. Create a mindset of abundance, gratitude, and financial security. From attracting unexpected wealth and releasing doubts and fears, to using money for creating positive change and embracing financial...

The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the fifth century BCE). The work, attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu (Sunzi), comprises 13 chapters, each devoted to an aspect of warfare and its application to military tactics and strategy. It contains a detailed analysis of the Chinese military, from weapons and strategy to rank and discipline as well as the importance of intelligence and espionage in war.