Why I Picked Up This Book I picked up The Orange Frog because I wanted something lighter but still meaningful. Shawn Achor’s work on positive psychology has always resonated with me, especially his research on how happiness fuels performance. This book is a parable, not a manual. But the simplicity is the point: culture isn’tContinue reading “The Orange Frog – by Shawn Achor”
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Prepared – by Mike Glover
Why I Picked Up This Book I reached for this book because I wanted to understand preparedness in a way that felt empowering rather than fear based. I wasn’t looking for survivalist advice or extreme scenarios. I wanted to learn how to feel more grounded, capable, and confident in everyday life. Mike Glover’s background andContinue reading “Prepared – by Mike Glover”
Healing Through the Dark Emotions – by Miriam Greenspan
Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted to understand my emotional world more honestly especially the heavy ones too. I’ve learned a lot about resilience and positivity, but I realized I hadn’t spent enough time understanding the emotions that sit underneath all of that: grief, fear, despair, anger, sadness.Continue reading “Healing Through the Dark Emotions – by Miriam Greenspan”
The Life‑Changing Power of Gratitude – by Marc Reklau
Why I Picked Up This Book I added The Life‑Changing Power of Gratitude to my audiobook list because I wanted something simple – not simplistic, but simple in the way truth often is. Gratitude is one of those concepts we all “know,” but may not practice with intention. Life moves fast. Responsibilities stack. We rushContinue reading “The Life‑Changing Power of Gratitude – by Marc Reklau”
The Book of Hope – by Jane Goodall & Douglas Abrams
Why I Picked Up This Book I added The Book of Hope to my audiobook list because I needed something human. Something grounding. Something that reminded me that strength isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet, steady, and deeply rooted.2. Key Insight I’m Carrying Forward Hope Is Not Optimism, It Is a Choice Goodall makes aContinue reading “The Book of Hope – by Jane Goodall & Douglas Abrams”