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Best Self-Help Books for Men to Add to Your Library

Are you looking for books that can positively impact your life as a man? What are the best self-help books for men? If you feel as though you lack control over your life, perhaps feeling underwhelmed with your job or romantic relationship, reading self-help books can be an untapped solution to these struggles. Whatever issues you’re facing, there are plenty of self-help books that offer advice on the matter. Here are Shortform picks of the best self-help books that offer valuable advice for men’s concerns. We’ve categorized them into four groups: inspirational books, self-improvement books, business books, and relationship books.

Peter Thiel’s Contrarian Question: What’s Your Secret?

What revolutionary truth do you know that no one else agrees with? What discovery could you make if you challenged assumptions? Peter Thiel believes in secrets—truths that no one else has. He contends that there’s more knowledge to be discovered and new opportunities to be explored. But, to find them, we have to believe they exist and look for them. We have to challenge assumptions in order to discover something new. The place to start, he contends, is with the contrarian question. Here’s how Peter Thiel’s contrarian question can help you uncover the secret to success.

Personal Mission Statement Examples & Writing Tips

What are some personal mission statement examples? What are the steps you should take to write your own mission statement? A personal mission statement defines your values and who you are as a person. Having examples of personal mission statements can be beneficial when you’re trying to pursue your goals in life but don’t quite know where to start. Below we’ll discuss the importance of having a mission statement and how to create one. We’ll include many personal mission statement examples to inspire you as you write your own.

The 6 Benefits of Good Posture & How to Achieve Them

Do you feel pain and discomfort in your neck and back? What are the benefits you can gain from having good posture? Having poor posture not only causes aching joints and shortness of breath, but it can also have a negative impact on your mental health and social life. Improving your posture means you get to experience the physical, psychological, and social benefits of good posture. Let’s look at the benefits of good posture, along with what a healthy posture should look like and how to achieve it.

The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey: Book Overview

What is The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey about? What does Covey’s eighth habit entail? In The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, Stephen Covey adds the eighth habit to the original seven described in his bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey’s 8th habit is the habit of leadership, and it determines your unique contribution and helps others do the same. Continue reading to get an overview of Covey’s The 8th Habit, split into three parts: The Individual, the Organization, and the Leader.

How to Set Personal Goals (12 Rules for Life)

Do you set goals for yourself? What’s the key to setting effective personal goals? According to Jordan Peterson, you should set your goals based on who you want to become, not who other people are. He argues that, if you compare yourself to other people, you’re using an unfairly harsh standard. With this in mind, here’s how to set personal goals, according to Peterson.

Why Your Vision for the Future Is Wrong

Do you have a vision for the future? Do you make present-day decisions based on how you think you’ll feel later? Social psychologist Daniel Gilbert explains in his book Stumbling on Happiness that, when you make life choices based on how you assume you’ll feel in the future, you tend to make poor choices. Your first mistake is assuming that you’ll feel the same in the future as you do now. Here’s why people tend to make choices they regret in the future.

The 2 Bad Comparisons You Need to Stop Making

Why do people tend to make such bad comparisons in life? How can those bad comparisons affect your future? Humans don’t have a great track record for making good choices and comparisons. This is especially prevalent when we make comparisons to the past and present when making big decisions for the future. Learn why your bad comparisons may be making you unhappy.

Why Business Mistakes Are Necessary for Success

Are you beating yourself up over a business mistake that you made? Did you learn anything from this miscalculation? Part of having a career is taking creative risks. Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of Zappos, emphasizes the importance of his own risks and mistakes when building Zappos as a successful company. He further claims that business mistakes should not be seen as a personal failure, but as a step to success. Keep reading to learn more about how business mistakes are natural and should be acceptable in the workplace.

How Empowerment in the Workplace Motivates Workers

Are your workers having trouble getting motivated? How can you encourage empowerment in the workplace? Former CEO of Zappos Tony Hsieh strongly feels that supporting employees is essential in creating a thriving business. Employees who feel trusted and empowered in the workplace are more motivated to be better at their job. Read on to learn more about ways to increase workplace empowerment by providing employees with the resources and opportunity to improve their work.