Five Books to Read to Strengthen Resolve in Uncertain Times
Posted on July 20, 2020
by John C
The following books offer us a roadmap for self-betterment and are all available through the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaosin Catalog 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaosin Catalog
By Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Drawing on his deep understanding of psychology, history, mythology and religion, Dr. Peterson offers us 12 simple yet profound rules to help guide our daily lives.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones in Catalog Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones in Catalog
By James Clear
The small things we do on a day-to-day basis have significant consequences for our future selves. James Clear provides clear and practical steps for developing good habits and offers useful strategies for dropping the bad ones.
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Winin Catalog Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Winin Catalog
By Jocko Willink And Leif Babbin
The authors of this book are two officers from a highly decorated special operations unit who fought in the Iraq War. They take hard lessons learned on the battlefield and demonstrate how they can be applied in our personal and professional lives.
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performersin Catalog Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performersin Catalog
By Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss interviews some of the world’s most successful people from a variety of fields and disciplines and distills their advice into concise and easy-to-read segments.
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century in Catalog On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century in Catalog
By Timothy Snyder
We are less than 100 years removed from the horrors of the 20th century, from Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union. Timothy Snyder outlines what led to these fascist and authoritarian movements and how we can protect our democracy from these still present threats.
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