self-help Experts

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How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Starting Today)

How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Starting Today)

Mark Manson
4,617,689
218,750
3 years ago
How to Read Faster

How to Read Faster

Mark Manson
4,094,253
234,181
5 years ago
How to Get What You Want By Letting Go [The Backwards Law]

How to Get What You Want By Letting Go [The Backwards Law]

Mark Manson
3,409,591
117,609
3 years ago
40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s

40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s

Mark Manson
3,260,135
198,226
2 years ago
I Quit Drinking Alcohol... But Did Not Expect This

I Quit Drinking Alcohol... But Did Not Expect This

Mark Manson
2,888,331
58,000
3 years ago
The Simple Trick to Stop Caring What People Think

The Simple Trick to Stop Caring What People Think

Mark Manson
2,305,743
116,917
5 years ago
Oliver Anthony Speaks | EP 382

Oliver Anthony Speaks | EP 382

Jordan B Peterson
2,142,379
75,654
3 years ago
5 Life-Changing Levels of Not Giving a F*ck

5 Life-Changing Levels of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson
1,805,973
80,863
2 years ago
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Mark Manson

Mark Manson is a New York Times bestselling author recognized for his self-help books, "Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope" and "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck", which have sold over 12 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 50 languages. His personal growth website, MarkManson.net, has a large following. Manson's writing, featured in established media outlets like TIME, Forbes and CNN, offers a candid approach to life advice and cultural commentary, described as 'self-help for people who hate self-help'. He resides in New York City.

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James Clear

James Clear, a writer and speaker, anchors his work on habits, decision making, and consistent self-improvement. His book 'Atomic Habits', a New York Times bestseller, has sold over five million copies globally, dishing transformative insights in over 50 languages. Beyond authoring, Clear is a seasoned speaker, regularly invited by Fortune 500 companies. His impactful work has found exhibition on prominent platforms like the New York Times, Time magazine, CBS This Morning, and the Wall Street Journal. He also curates the "3-2-1" weekly newsletter, bringing his influence to over one million subscribers' mail.

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Robert Greene

Robert Greene, a renowned author, has written New York Times bestsellers such as The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law. His fifth book, Mastery, dissects the lives of notable figures like Charles Darwin, Mozart, Paul Graham, and Henry Ford, summarizing the elements that led them to mastery. Greene, a U.C. Berkeley and University of Wisconsin at Madison alumnus, boasts a deep following in the business realm, Washington DC, and within the music industry, endorsed by well-known musicians like Jay-Z and 50 Cent. He is currently based in Los Angeles.

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Simon Sinek

The subject is an optimist who mentors leaders and organizations on inspiring people. His thought leadership has been engaged by entities ranging from Congress members and foreign ambassadors, to businesses like Microsoft and 3M. His ideas have been presented across various sectors including Hollywood and the Pentagon. He has authored two influential books on leadership. He is often quoted by national publications and regularly shares inspirational messages on Twitter. His teachings emphasize the power of understanding and communicating the 'why' behind every action and decision.

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David Goggins

David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, and the only US Armed Forces member to complete SEAL, Army Ranger and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. He has finished over seventy ultra-distance events, frequently placing in the top five, and previously held a Guinness World Record for 4,030 pull-ups in seventeen hours. Goggins travels globally as a public speaker, teaching his philosophy of mind mastery. Additionally, he serves as an Advanced Emergency Technician in a major city Emergency Room and a wildland firefighter in British Columbia during the summer.

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Joe Dispenza

Dr. Joe Dispenza, author and lecturer, specializes in the areas of neurology, neuroscience, cellular biology and aging. He educates people about the brain and its role in physical health and has authored several scientific articles on the association between the brain and the body. He has lectured globally, teaching individuals how to change self-destructive habits and reach their potential through neuro-physiologic methodologies. Dispenza's bestseller "Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind", explores the physical manifestations in the brain resulting from changing one's mind. His subsequent publications delve into spontaneous remissions from serious conditions, genetic predisposition, and placebo effects. Through workshops, he conducts research on meditation's effects.

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Ramit Sethi

The individual is a New York Times best-selling author, renowned for his book 'I Will Teach You To Be Rich'. He has a broad readership of over a million people who follow his newsletter and social channels. Recently, he launched a podcast focussing on love, money, and psychology. As a versatile writer and influencer, his work covers a wide range of topics, helping people to enhance their financial literacy and personal development.

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Bessel van der Kolk

Bessel van der Kolk, born in 1943, is a distinguished Boston-based psychiatrist renowned for his extensive research in post-traumatic stress since the 1970s. His work explores the interplay between attachment, neurobiology, and developmental aspects of trauma on individuals. His most notable publication, 'The Body keeps the Score', a New York Times bestseller, discusses the evolving role of trauma in psychiatric illnesses in the past two decades, its impact on brain development, and the need to incorporate this comprehensive understanding into healing practices.

Cal Newport

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, contributing writer for The New Yorker, and host of the Deep Questions podcast. He writes about the intersect of culture and technology, composing eight books such as Slow Productivity, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. Several of these titles are New York Times bestsellers and have been translated into over 40 languages.

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Jordan Peterson

A Canadian clinical psychologist, professor and cultural critic, the subject specializes in the psychology of religious and ideological belief, personality and performance assessment and improvement. He taught and carried out research at Harvard University between 1993 and 1997, studying aggression stemming from drug and alcohol abuse, before returning to Canada as a professor at the University of Toronto. In 1999, his book 'Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief', which took 13 years to complete, was published, exploring how humans construct meaning and positing the possibility of a universal moral system. Since 2013, the subject has been recording and uploading his lectures to YouTube.

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Jay Shetty

The biography is about Jay Shetty, a former monk who turned his unique experiences into a successful career as a motivational speaker and author. His mission is to help people find peace and purpose in their lives by putting ancient monk wisdom into actionable steps. Despite challenges, he managed to use his knowledge to mentor others, becoming an influential figure. His book, THINK LIKE A MONK, reflects this passion. Jay's digital channels and podcast gained global recognition, garnering billions of views and numerous accolades, including Forbes' 30-under-30 for media. Corporations also rely on his expertise for seminars on purpose, well-being, and digital media strategy.

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Timothy Keller

Timothy Keller is a senior pastor at Manhattan's Redeemer Presbyterian Church known for his insightful approach to Christian apologetics. He gained recognition for his work, "THE REASON FOR GOD: BELIEF IN AN AGE OF SKEPTICISM", which was named the Book of the Year 2008 by World Magazine. Keller is lauded for his logical approach to faith and spirituality.

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