Self Control

Synthesizing the work of thinkers including Freud, Diderot, Nietzsche, and Einstein, delineating the enticing strategies of characters throughout history, The Art of Seduction is a comprehensive guide to getting what we want - any way we can. Controversial but never dull, timeless and up-to-date, it's destined to be Greene's next best seller.

Brian Faro is the author of Self-Inflicted Success and a passionate advocate for personal and professional growth. His journey has been shaped by a commitment to developing characteristics that lead to excellence, not just in careers, but in every aspect of life. He believes success is less about what you achieve and more about who you become along the way. Self-Inflicted Success is his blueprint for navigating the path to a fulfilled life, offering insights on how to take ownership of your choices, overcome challenges, and elevate yourself and others.

In Ancient Greece, when the philosopher Socrates was asked to sum up what all philosophical commandments could be reduced to, he replied: "Know yourself". Self-knowledge matters so much because it is only on the basis of an accurate sense of who we are that we can make reliable decisions - particularly around love and work. This book takes us on a journey into our deepest, most elusive selves and arms us with a set of tools to understand our characters properly.

This book isn’t about being a perfect parent—it’s about becoming a more present and emotionally grounded one. You’ll gain practical tools for repairing emotional ruptures, strengthening the bond with your child, and building a healthier, more connected family dynamic.

Many of us know we're putting too much pressure on our kids - and on ourselves - but how do we get off this crazy train? We want our children to succeed, to be their best, and to do their best, but what if they are not on board? A few years ago, Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud started noticing the same problem from different angles: even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking any real motivation. Many complained that they had no real control over their lives.

Are you drowning in a sea of overwhelming emotions? Do you feel like a prisoner of your own feelings, unable to navigate the stormy waters of daily life? You're not alone. Millions struggle with emotional turmoil, but few know how to break free. UPDATED & EXPANDED EDITION: Now with brand-new chapters and cutting-edge techniques for mastering your emotional intelligence and emotional regulation! In this updated edition of Compass of Emotions, we’ve added transformative new insights and practices to help you take charge of your emotional life like never before. Whether you’re struggling ...

In this inspirational cross between self-help and memoir, Chad Michael Hardy chronicles his journey from a strict Mormon upbringing to self-acceptance and true authenticity. Facing discrimination and a crisis of faith due to living inauthentically, Hardy embraced the transformative law of Zero to get unstuck, find balance, and unlock infinite potential.

This book, “Emotional Intelligence: A Mastery Guide to Controlling Your Emotions, Improving Your Self-Confidence, and Raising Your Self-Awareness”, is intended for individuals who want to gain emotional intelligence by knowing how to be confident, to master their emotions and self-awareness in dealing with other people. Experts have now discovered that IQ is not an accurate basis of predicting a person’s success. EQ or Emotional Quotient (Emotional Intelligence) has more to do with success than IQ. This astounding discovery has now made people aware of the crucial role of EQ in their ...

With simple and easy-to-implement strategies and a comprehensive, step-by-step approach, you’ll be able to improve your gut health, lose weight, balance hormones, and increase your energy levels.

The inscription on the Oracle of Delphi says: 'Nothing in excess.' C.S. Lewis described temperance as going to the 'right length but no further.' Easy to say, hard to practice—and if it was tough in 300 BCE, or in the 1940s, it feels all but impossible today. Yet it's the most empowering and important virtue any of us can learn. Drawing on ancient Stoic wisdom and examples across history and around the world, Ryan Holiday shows why self-control is so vital, and how to cultivate it in our own lives.

Blueprint to Manage Unwanted Thoughts: Techniques to Control the Impact of Past Trauma, Steps to Counter Self-Doubt, and Strategies for Confident Decision-Making to Reconnect With Your LifeDo your thoughts often spiral out of control, endlessly replaying uncomfortable moments and feeding your self-doubt? Have past traumas taken hold of your peace of mind, leaving you trapped in detrimental cycles of negativity? Do you often catch yourself revisiting past events, feeling overwhelmed, and becoming ensnared in a continuous cycle of comparison and judgment that seems impossible to escape? You ...

Before you can embrace your full psychic potential, you first need to unlock the true secrets to coping as an empath.

Friendships should uplift and inspire—not drain your energy or fill your life with negativity. Yet, too often, teenage girls find themselves entangled in toxic friendships marked by jealousy, competition, or constant emotional strain. In this empowering guide, you’ll learn how to: Identify the red flags of a toxic friendship Understand the emotional toll of negativity, jealousy, and competition Set healthy boundaries and stand up for yourself Gracefully distance yourself from harmful relationships Build authentic, supportive, and uplifting connections With real-life examples, insights, ...

From the creators of the best-selling Life Recovery series, Take Your Life Back is a groundbreaking look at how to overcome unhealthy relationships and love others well. Counselors Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop offer personal examples, clinical insight, and scriptural truth to help you navigate your toughest relationships.

Patience is the foundation of self-control, safety, strength, self-awareness, personal growth, love and leadership. Patience is the key to cultivating quality, genuine and lasting lifelong relationships that will accelerate your purpose and happiness. As you are patient with yourself and others, mercy and miracles will flow to set the supernatural in motion, giving birth to transformation and new life. Paul F. Davis and has traveled to 90 nations and across the United States celebrating every precious moment of life, rejoicing through the highs and lows, bringing joy whenever he goes, ...

Success isn't just about talent or intelligence—it requires a powerful mindset and unwavering willpower. In Do The Hard Things First: Master Self-Control, renowned Personal Development Leader and Mindset Optimization Strategist, Scott Allan, presents a proven framework to overcome immediate gratification, conquer compulsive behavior, and cultivate the habits of self-control.

Break Free from the Trap of Instant Gratification: A Practical Guide to Rewiring Your Brain for Long-Term Success In a world wired for speed and stimulation, it’s easier than ever to fall into habits that prioritize short-term pleasure over long-term progress. Backed by neuroscience and behavioral psychology, this evidence-based guide explores how instant gratification hijacks your brain’s reward system—and how to reclaim control. Drawing on cutting-edge research into dopamine, habit formation, willpower, and cognitive control, this book provides practical, actionable strategies to ...

Transform your relationships with Harmony in the Heartbeat, the ultimate self-help guide to deep connection, emotional intelligence, and brave vulnerability. This relationship advice book combines science-backed insights, practical exercises, and inspiring stories to help you: Master Emotional Attunement: Hone your listening skills and empathy to build trust, reduce conflict, and foster authentic connection. Cultivate Bravery and Vulnerability: Discover how courageous communication and setting healthy boundaries create lasting intimacy. Infuse Joy and Playfulness: Learn simple mindfulness ...

Based on over a decade of clinical and domestic abuse research, Women with Controlling Partners will help you identify the coercive constraints that can be predictive of intimate partner abuse, recognize the harmful effects of psychological abuse on your mental and physical health, and gain the personal strength and power to break free. Using the author's three-stage recovery model, you'll be empowered to move out of denial, deconstruct what holds you psychologically captive, and take back your life.

People want to live with fewer restrictions on their lives and to achieve meaning, purpose, and success. Those with obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, have been given limiting thoughts of things they can’t do by others and negative stigmas. This audiobook gives positive messages and a calming background to help change to a positive mindset. Split into two parts, Subliminal Affirmations and The Laws of Attraction Guide, this audiobook will first present you with affirmations to enter your subconscious and show that it can help in the most positive way to see a new outlook....