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As heard in a 2018 episode of The Hidden Brain, the tall poppy syndrome is a human condition that has been present in every society from the beginning of time. It explains why we seek out equality and justify our actions by cutting others down. With over 600 citations, The Tall Poppy Syndrome: The Joy of Cutting Others Down is the most comprehensive audiobook on the subject. Doug Garland has been studying the phenomenon for over 10 years after he experienced it firsthand in his own career.

In 2021, Montana firefighter Dan Steffensen tried to outrun a 60 mile-an-hour wall of fire. But it overcame him, burning over 60% of his body. He should have died. The citizens of Red Lodge, Montana needed him and prayed for his life. Three more tragedies hit his hometime that "Summer of Hell". Through interviews and research, author A.J. Otjen tells this inspiring story of first responders, doctors, loved ones, his community, fellow firefighters, and Dan's own internal battle to live or die.

In 2017 Chris became the first person ever to stand-up paddleboard across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 7500 kilometers solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean. During three months at sea he was targeted by a great white shark, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves as challenging as anything he had faced in any Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships.

Finding a person of integrity to partner with or becoming the kind of person we all have it within us to be is a particularly challenging enterprise in an age of permissiveness, relativism, and entitlement. The "Ten Commandments" of character espoused in this book represent time-tested principles that, when taken to heart and lived out, provide the very sustenance we need for the journey toward emotional, psychological, and spiritual health.

Our book will help you see your past differently, defuse the emotional triggers, and release and redirect guilt and regret. It will help you be aware of and replace the negative messages that automatically play in your mind. It will also tell you how to program daily reminders to keep you going in your chosen direction while staying open to even greater possibilities.

Bitcoin and Crypto offer life-changing opportunities to some—and brings ruin to others. The difference between a hero or going to zero is how well you arm yourself with knowledge before leaping in. Success in this territory takes insight. But acquiring knowledge through trial, error, and chasing hot tips can be eye-wateringly expensive.

The Ball's in Your Court is the real-life journey of Michael S. Lewis, MD, from growing up in Houston, Texas to becoming an orthopedic surgeon for the World Champion Chicago Bulls. Michael shares the wisdom he learned from his enlightened teachers, including Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Abraham Maslow, and other inspiring teachers.

In It’s Not Business, It’s Personal: On Seeing Your People and What They Need, David Joe makes the case that individual leaders impact their businesses through their personal growth (or lack thereof) just as much as labor issues or market swings do.

Lost Faith and Wandering Souls acknowledges the religious identity crisis of our time and the full power of the psychological journey. By looking beneath the surface at deep, lifelong dynamics, it shows a way past our losses individually and socially toward a healthier, inclusive spirituality.

Alpha Grisham is used to authority. After years of being raised by an overbearing father, Tyler Grisham is now in command of his own vessel, The Mayflower. His life soon spirals out of control, however, when he crash-lands on an uninhabited planet—UP-117. It is here Alpha Grisham encounters a being that takes the shape of his most intimate and most powerful memories, including that of his estranged wife, his domineering father, and his dead childhood friend. But there is a memory that he does not want to encounter—a memory that begins to hunt him down.

In Climaturity, Marc Cortez advocates for a transparent climate discussion where half-truths are completed, climate science limitations are put into context, and politicians are held accountable for spending taxpayer dollars. Climaturity offers a new perspective on the climate controversy through the pragmatic lens of a long-time renewable energy industry veteran. Part science, part satire, and part snark, he takes a stand against the climate panic movement.

The Tall Poppy Manifesto by Dr. Douglas Garland is an examination of the cultural phenomenon known as Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS), in which individuals who achieve success or recognition are often resented, criticized, or undermined by their peers. The book explores the origins, manifestations, and psychological effects of TPS while offering strategies for both victims and communities to overcome this damaging mindset.

Splendid Agony is an informative, illuminating, and encouraging book that offers valuable insights for people with dyslexia, parents and teachers of people with dyslexia, and anyone who wants to know more about what it's like to go through the American educational system with dyslexia.