Showing results by publisher "Milkyway Media" in Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development

The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety (1951), by Alan W. Watts, argues that the cause of human frustration and anxiety is people’s inability to live fully in the present and their futile quest for psychological security. Drawing on Eastern philosophy and religion, with an emphasis on Buddhism, Watts explores why humans are so dissatisfied and unhappy. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)  

The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron is a self-help guide designed to eradicate obstacles to the artistic process. Everyone experiences creative blocks, which can be caused by self-sabotage, a bad relationship with God, or negative interpersonal bonds....

Confidence is the key to women taking their place alongside men in business, politics, the military, professional sports, and every arena where human potential is rewarded.

Listen to this analysis of Steven Pinker's Enlightenment Now, a bold defense for the ideas that serve as the foundation for the modern world as well as an expansive discussion of how those ideas are continuing to make the world a better place for humanity. Although most were developed in the 18th century, the ideas of the Enlightenment are still as relevant today as they were when they first emerged.

This is an analysis of Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood by physicians Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey, a detailed study of attention deficit disorder (ADD) first published in 1994. The authors define the disorder, describe its subtypes, explain how it’s diagnosed, outline its effects on the lives of people with the condition, and enumerate its forms of treatment. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone (2017), Brené Brown describes how reaching a place of true belonging can help an individual live a fulfilling life. Brown bases her claims on grounded theory, a research method that examines people's real-life experiences and bases its conclusions on them....

Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder (2010), by Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger, is a guidebook for loved ones of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The book was originally published in 1998 and has sold more than half a million copies. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Crucial Accountability (2014) was written by the founders of the management consulting firm VitalSmarts as a companion book to Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High (2013). It addresses how to proceed when a person who is relied on, such as an employee or a family member, fails to live up to a work assignment or personal commitment, or engages in negative behavior. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Lessons in Truth (1894) by H. Emilie Cady is an early work in the New Thought Christian tradition that instructs people in matters of faith. Exploring 12 spiritual lessons, Cady clears up misconceptions about God, explains God’s nature, and provides practical guidelines for daily living and spiritual development. Get this audiobook to learn more.

What’s it like to be a drug addict caught up in the nation’s opioid crisis? High Achiever (2017) is Tiffany Jenkins’s memoir about addiction, incarceration, and, finally, rehabilitation. Get the audiobook now to learn more.

In Tune with the Infinite: Fullness of Peace, Power, and Plenty (1897) by Ralph Waldo Trine is an important work in the new thought canon. Trine believed that all people have an incredible amount of control over what happens in their lives, whether they realize it or not....

The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands (2003) details how wives can improve their marriages and encourage better behavior from their husbands by first addressing the toxic habits women tend to introduce into a relationship. Author and radio talk show host Laura Schlessinger reminds listeners that men are simple creatures who require only three things from a wife: Acceptance, approval, and affection.... Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

In Lying (2011), author and podcast host Sam Harris argues that telling the truth is an ethical imperative. Harris examines the nature of lies and what drives people to deceive others intentionally...

Fail Until You Don’t: Fight. Grind. Repeat (2018), by Bobby Bones, is a motivational self-help book designed to help readers of all backgrounds, and particularly those from disadvantaged upbringings, succeed in life. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)  

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level reveals one of the most common barriers to an individual's success: the upper limit problem (ULP), a self-imposed, subconscious limit for how much happiness and positivity someone can feel. Using research, case studies, and personal experience, Hendricks explores how the ULP can prevent someone from taking the Big Leap, or reaching his or her highest potential. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)   

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing (2018) by Daniel H. Pink is a meditative yet practical exploration of time. Most success in life comes down to a matter of good timing. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

How Will You Measure Your Life? (2012) by Clayton Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon explores how a range of business theories can help build not only successful companies, but also happy lives. Those who obtain their MBAs at Harvard Business School or other prestigious universities and go on to high-profile careers are expected to lead charmed lives of prosperity and happiness.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals (2018) by Michael Hyatt is a self-help book that examines goal-setting across different areas of life. Hyatt introduces a process he engineered to help high achievers become more productive, find work-life balance, deepen their relationships, and optimize their happiness and health.... Listen to this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Patricia Evans's best-selling book, The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond (1992), is an examination of male psychological violence against female domestic partners. Although males can also be the victims, verbal abuse is almost exclusively perpetrated by men against women, which is why Evans focuses on the actions of male abusers.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People (2017) by Dan Buettner explores how personal choices, cultural milieu, and geographical location all help promote happiness. Buettner draws lessons from cultural practices in some of the world’s "Blue Zones", or geographic areas where the population tends to live long, happy lives.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.