All About Love by Bell Hooks is a treatise on the complexities and evolution of love. The author explores the concept of love as an act of will, a verb, an action, and an ongoing choice rather than an uncontrollable feeling. She critiques the commercialization of love and calls for a transformation of society’s perception and practice of love that is more akin to care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust.
In ‘ADHD 2.0’, Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey, world-renowned ADHD experts, share insightful techniques and the latest research about managing ADHD. They explore the science behind ADHD, debunk misconceptions, and offer advice on dealing with distraction. The book presents ways to turn ADHD into an asset in both personal life and career.
In ’12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos’, psychologist and cultural critic Jordan Peterson provides practical principles on how to live a meaningful life, drawing from a diverse range of sources including psychology, philosophy, science, personal anecdotes, and ancient traditions.
Mindset, written by psychologist Carol S. Dweck, introduces the concept of ‘mindsets’ and how our beliefs about our abilities can impact our success. The book differentiates between two mindsets: the fixed mindset, where individuals believe their abilities are fixed and the growth mindset, where individuals believe they can develop their abilities.
The Power of Habit explores the science behind habit creation and reformation. Charles Duhigg presents a compelling argument that understanding and harnessing this science can help us improve our lives, our businesses, and even our societies. The book is filled with scientific studies, anecdotes, and step-by-step strategies to help readers identify and reshape their own habits.
‘Quiet’ explores the world of introverts and their many strengths. It challenges the bias against introversion in our society, arguing that introverts contribute in many valuable ways, often leading to greater creativity, sensitivity, and thoughtfulness. The book provides a better understanding of the introverted personality, its advantages and how it fits into a dominantly extroverted world.
Switch details how change works and provides practical strategies to help people manage change. Using a variety of examples, the book shows that successful changes share a common pattern, they require the leader to appeal to both the rational and emotional minds.
Drive explores the concept of motivation, debunking traditional techniques of incentivization in favor of more progressive approaches. It dives into the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose—and provides practical techniques to apply these principles.
The Tipping Point is a book by Malcolm Gladwell that explores the phenomena of social epidemics. It examines how ideas, products, messages, and behaviors can spread rapidly and extensively within a society, like viruses. The book identifies three rules or principles – the Law of the Few, the Stickiness Factor, and the Power of Context – that are crucial in determining whether a particular trend will ‘tip’ into wide-scale popularity.