Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John Eldredge. He challenges Christian men to return to what he characterizes as authentic masculinity without resorting to a "macho man" mentality -- wikipedia.
Self-help
Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps
Priority request: A plan to save money, pay off debt, and build wealth. Ramsey claims the plan works every time, but it requires commitment and action.
keeping a diary or journal
Also blogging for personal/spiritual growth.
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
Popular productivity book by Gary W. Keller, a founder of America's largest real estate company.
cutting off narcissistic parents/friends
Positive (setting boundaries) or negative (being unforgiving)? -- request.
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones -- subtitle.
self-definition
A stage of growth between Courage and Trust.
negative expectations
Reifies the positionality "I knew things wouldn't work out."
positive expectations
A posture toward all of life.
gambling addiction
Priority request: Something I struggle with. Maybe people here have friends and family members who also struggle, and thus this could bring understanding to the problem.
The Rational Male
"The Bible of the Red Pill," a pickup artist guidebook, by Rollo Tomassi.
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, by Joe Dispenza
How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One.
the law of reverse effect
Aldous Huxley first described the ‘Law of Reverse Effect,’ saying that “The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed.” So, could it really be that when we stop consciously trying to succeed, we increase our chances of success?
statement: self-esteem is the way to happiness
Request: Is that true?
The Secret Way Of Riches, by Oliver Hughes
Ancient Wisdoms and Timeless Principles for Wealth Creation. "You'll discover that behind every great fortune lies not just strategy and timing, but ancient wisdom that transcends cultures and centuries." Priority request.