Almost Everything : Notes on Hope
by Anne Lamott

Lamott calls for all listeners to rediscover the nuggets of hope and wisdom that are buried inside that will make tomorrow better than today. She pinpoints these moments of insight and shines an encouraging light forward.

Tell me more : Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say
by Kelly Corrigan

Assesses twelve phrases that can lead to more qualitative adult lives, sharing stories of growth from the author's own life surrounding such expressions as "I don't know," "You got this," and "I was wrong."

There Are No Grown-Ups : A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story
by Pamela Druckerman

 

The author confronts the realities of being forty, examining how the modern forties are less associated with midlife than in the past and discussing the disconnects of social media, the French perspectives about libido, and the challenges of raising kids while caring for aging parents.

Elastic : Flexible Thinking in a Time of Change, Includes PDF of Exercises
by Leonard Mlodinow

A theoretical physicist draws on cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology to introduce the theory of "elastic thinking" as it can advance the mind's cognitive abilities to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies

The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges : 60 Habit-Forming Programs to Live an Infinitely Better Life
by Rosanna Casper

Thirty-day challenges are the perfect way to develop new habits. Featuring sixty such challenges, this audiobook will help listeners get started living a better, fuller life now.

 

Dare to Lead : Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts
by Brené Brown

She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?

Pre-suasion : a revolutionary way to influence and persuade
by Robert B Cialdini

Examines the art of effective persuasion to argue that its secret lies in a key moment before messages are delivered, sharing strategies for how to psychologically prepare one's listeners to render them most receptive

Smarter faster better : The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg

Redefining productivity as a discipline involving how one thinks, identifies goals, constructs teams, and makes decisions, explains how to transform thinking behaviors to increase self-motivation and shares illustrative examples

Thank you for being late : an optimist's guide to thriving in the age of accelerations
by Thomas L Friedman

A field guide to the 21st century by a three-time Pulitzer Prize recipient and author of The World Is Flat shares strategies for surviving today's hectic technological, environmental and economic challenges, contrasting present-day environments with the working model of an earlier generation. Read by Oliver Wyman. Simultaneous.

Getting things done : the art of stress-free productivity
by David Allen

Based on the premise that productivity is directly proportional to one's ability to handle tasks in a relaxed manner, the author offers strategies for self-management that minimize stress and enhance one's focus and efficiency

The now habit [sound recording] : a strategic program for overcoming procrastination and enjoying guilt-free play
by Neil A. Fiore

A leading psychologist offers a program to help people complete tasks in an efficient, stress-free manner that will allow more time for recreation without feeling guilty, offering useful strategies and techniques for eliminating procrastination, getting things done quickly, prioritizing goals, and more. Read by Neil Fiore. Book available.

Little victories : Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living
by Jason Gay

A popular columnist at "The Wall Street Journal" offers a rulebook for experiencing life and all its inherent humor by taking note of small daily victories, ones that are not necessarily meaningful, but that generate satisfaction and happiness

Year of yes : how to dance it out, stand in the sun, and be your own person
by Shonda Rhimes

The creator of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" details the one-year experiment with saying "yes" that transformed her life, revealing how accepting unexpected invitations she would have otherwise declined enabled powerful benefits

Think like a freak : The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain
by Steven D Levitt

In this follow-up to their international bestseller Freakonomics, the authors present an essential decision-making handbook that, analyzing the decisions we make, the plans we create and the morals we choose, shows how their insights can be applied to daily life to make smarter, harder and better decisions. Simultaneous.

Decisive [sound recording] : How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work
by Chip Heath

Explains how to overcome natural biases and irrational thinking to make better decisions in work and life, drawing on extensive studies and research to outline specific strategies for enabling clear-headed thinking

The power of habit [sound recording] : why we do what we do in life and business
by Charles Duhigg

Identifying the neurological processes behind behaviors while explaining that self-control and success are largely driven by habits, a guide by a Yale-educated investigative reporter for The New York Times shares scientifically based guidelines for achieving personal goals and overall well-being by adjusting specific habits. Simultaneous. Book available.

You Can't Ruin My Day : 52 Wake-up Calls to Turn Any Situaion Around
by Allen Klein

Contains 52 themes to help readers take back their power and not let other people or other situations ruin their day. Each of these themes has three sections: Wake-Up Call (the potential day-ruiner); Follow-Up Exercise (practical steps to turn it around); and Lighten-Up Laugh (gaining a fresh perspective and moving right along). Keep these tools in your arsenal of things to help you maneuver around roadblocks, setbacks, or upsets you might encounter on any given day.

Carrots and Sticks : Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done: Library Edition
by Ian Ayres

In Carrots and Sticks, Ayres instead offers a recommended approach to addressing your personal challenges, and takes the time to show you why the approach will work. The references to studies are described in an easy to follow style and illustrate the basic principles of incentives and how they can be used effectively.

10-10-10 [sound recording] : 10 minutes, 10 months, 10 years : a life-transforming idea
by Suzy Welch

A work-life columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine and co-author of Winning counsels readers on how to make high-pressure decisions in accordance with today's breakneck lifestyles, in a guide that utilizes a system that explains how to weigh the consequences of various options at different milestones in life. Read by the author. Simultaneous.

Positivity [sound recording] : [groundbreaking research reveals how to embrace the hidden strength of positive emotions, overcome negativity, and thrive]
by Barbara Fredrickson

Examining the effects of positive emotions on every aspect of one's life, a psychologist explains how to create a richer, healthier, more fulfilling life through a process called the upward spiral that incorporates innovative techniques designed to reduce negativity, ten forms of positivity, and ways positivity can influence relationships, health, and work. Simultaneous.