Personal Wisdom

In this treasury of uncommon wisdom and spiritual insight, the best writings and personal philosophies of one of the 20th century's greatest poets, Rainer Maria Rilke, are gleaned by Ulrich Baer from thousands of pages of never-before translated correspondence.

Ten years ago, without time to think or prepare, Georgina Scull ruptured internally. The doctors told her she could have died, and, as Georgina recovered, she began to consider the life she had led and what she would have left behind. Paralysed by a fear of wasting what seemed like precious time but also fully ready to learn how to spend her second chance, Georgina set out to meet others who had faced their own mortality or had the end in sight.

Love may be sweeter the second time around, but once the bliss of a newfound relationship wears off a little, the reality of being part of a stepfamily sets in. If you are one of the millions of remarried Americans facing the challenge of blending two existing families into one cohesive whole, you are part of a stepcouple - and you know all too well how hard it can be to make your marriage work in sometimes tough terrain. Susan Wisdom and Jennifer Green provide tips and strategies on dealing with the issues remarried couples face, with a wealth of advice from real-life stepcouples.

Every day, people are faced with countless decisions, from the trivial to the very important. Yet few are able to truly hear that inner voice that helps them make the wisest choices: their intuition. Char Margolis explains how to do just that. Using her own incredible experiences, she outlines how to use your inner voice to develop your intuitive powers in four simple steps.

Ageism is too often an accepted form of bias, even though the facts support the value of aging. Airline pilots forced to retire at the arbitrary age of 65 are usually at the top of their game. Forced retirement in most organizations remove highly skilled performers as well as role models and trainers for newer generations. Instead of revelling in who we are, we begin to try to look younger as soon as possible. People have become inured to "losing" abilities as they age instead of appreciating new abilities that only age can bestow.

From New York Times columnist and bestselling author Frank Bruni comes “a book about vision loss that becomes testimony to human courage, a moving memoir that offers perspective, comfort, and hope” (Booklist, starred review). One morning in late 2017, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni...

Are you a good man trying hard to make the woman in your life happy and can't understand why she's not happy and is frustrated with you? Do you want to improve your relationship, regain her love and respect and feel like she's your partner? Your situation is not unique -- your challenges are common. It takes one man to transform a relationship. This wisdom can help you overcome these challenges and grow.

Drawn from more than 30 years of research, talks, and wisdom of the world-renowned parenting, marriage, and educational expert Rabbi Shimon Russell, this rich repository of foundational parenting psychology and practical, down-to-earth guidance will help set you on the way to create loving and enduring bonds with your children.

Soon after publishing Trading Wisdom, I started tweeting out quotes from the book that I felt were interesting and educational. The response from the community was so strong that several people asked me if I had considered writing a book of quotes alone, and thus the idea was born.

If you're a survivor, it's important to take one day at a time. Let 101 Tips for Survivors of Sexual Abuse be your companion in healing, and you'll be reminded of the strength and wisdom that's already inside you. This book will help you celebrate the good days and develop solid coping strategies for the bad times. Most importantly, this book will remind that you're not alone, and it was never your fault.

Touch the invisible. Our lives are sustained by the unseen. In Invisible Things Tina Quinn shares a vision of the interconnectedness of life. Through personal stories and profound insights, she invites us to explore the emotions, relationships, and hidden connections that permeate and enrich our lives. At once intimate and universal, ireminds us that there is far more to life than meets the eye. Invisible Things is a timely reminder that despite outward appearances we are all deeply connected to one another.

In Wisdom Beyond What You Know: How to Shift from Being Driven by the Mind to Living from the Heart and Intuition, Ulrika Sullivan presents seven essential, realistic, and actionable inner shifts to connect you to the universal wisdom of your true self. She invites you to expand beyond the re-run patterns of the mind and shift into heart-centered living.

Listen to writings by Warren Buffet, Peter Lynch, George Soros, and other leading figures of finance. In their own words, these legends of Wall Street share their best investment ideas and advice. The Book of Investing Wisdom offers unique insights into how these professionals and others achieved financial success through intelligent investing.

Following in the tradition of the Tao Te Ching, that ancient Chinese classic text on human nature (as well as more popular interpretations, like the best-selling The Tao of Pooh) comes The Tao of Warren Buffett, a compendium of quotes from America's favorite businessman. Buffett's investment strategies and life philosophies are revealed in this collection of sayings, some of which have never been heard before. Warren Buffett can teach us all a few secrets of success.

In this fourth book of the Serenity Explained series, the subject of wisdom is explored. The intricacies of how wisdom binds together acceptance and courage is a primary topic. Using real-world examples, that interplay governed by wisdom has a very important place in everyday life.

At a time when life’s transitions can feel overwhelming—whether it’s leaving a long-held career, adjusting to an empty nest, or navigating loss—many women over 50 find themselves searching for renewed purpose and joy. The past decade has only deepened this need, with political turmoil, threats to women’s rights, and a global pandemic leaving many feeling anxious, disconnected, and uncertain about the future.

This is more than just daily meditation book—this is a book of Twelve Step quotes and daily reflections that come right from the meeting rooms of recovery. These are the 'Aha' moments shared by people in the program. Each timeless piece of practical recovery wisdom is followed by a three-paragraph reflection. The most loved recovery quotes, across our Twelve Step programs are here, and they offer the perspective we need to keep growing along spiritual lines. Fill your spiritual toolkit with your favorite quotes and see why these unique quotes resonate deeply with members.

Before the landmark book Think and Grow Rich came The Law of Success, an eight-volume series in which Hill presents the complete Science of Success philosophy. Originally published in 1928, this success system contains 16 lessons on personal achievement, gleaned from interviews with and research on over 500 top performers from various industries and walks of life.

Each of us possesses an innate source of guidance: our power of intuition. Unfortunately, we are rarely trained to tap into this wisdom, and it’s often misunderstood. Author Happy Ali aims to change that.

As parents today, we often feel that our role is to protect our children from the world: to cushion them when they fall, to lift them over obstacles, and to remove sharp rocks from their path. But controlling a child’s entire environment and keeping all pain at bay isn’t feasible—we can’t prepare the world for our children, so instead we should focus on preparing our children for the world.