Self-help

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.

Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, by Esther Perel

Can we desire what we already have? Does good intimacy always make for hot sex? -- book cover.

Outwitting the Devil, by Napoleon Hill

"This long-suppressed parable, once considered too controversial to publish, was written by Hill in 1938" -- amazon.

The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins

When you have a good idea to better yourself, do a "5...4...3...2...1..." countdown and get to it. If you give yourself any longer you will make an excuse and psyche yourself out -- Goodreads book review.

Opening Doors Within: 365 Daily Meditations

Book by Eileen Caddy.

Stop Fixing Yourself, by Anthony De Mello

"People ask me, what do I need to do to change myself? If you're one of those people, I've got a big surprise for you! You don't have to do anything."

The Art of Exceptional Living, by Jim Rohn

"You don't have to do exceptional things at all. Just do ordinary things exceptionally well. That's The Art of Exceptional Living."

believing one’s life is worth less than another’s

Request: Related in some way to defeatism?

realizing one’s fundamental okayness

By request.

position: life has to be managed

Request: Instead of letting the flow of life take one along, trusting that God leads one in a good way…. I have to figure this out and strain!!!

concept of "open loops" reducing cognitive capacity

Request: Is it true that this diminished our capacity for attention to other things, or is it merely a matter of attachment to the undone tasks & the feeling of being in control?