"Stealing Fire" by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal is a mind-blowing exploration of the underground revolution that industry leaders like Elon Musk, Navy SEALs, and Silicon Valley executives have been quietly harnessing to outperform the competition: rare and controversial altered states of consciousness. This book takes readers on a journey through the secrets of this revolution, providing insights into its applications and techniques. "Stealing Fire" is the ultimate guidebook for those who aspire to live richer, more productive lives by tapping into the transformative potential of altered states.

How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work

Stealing Fire

Explore the origins and evolution of the Western mind and its impact on the world in The WEIRDest People in the World. By delving into global psychological diversity, Harvard professor Joseph Henrich illuminates the cultural transformations that led to highly individualistic, nonconformist societies like ours. Drawing on research in anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology, Henrich maps the shifts in family structures, marriage, and religion that laid the foundation for the modern world. This highly engaging and provocative investigation reveals the fascinating interplay between culture, institutions, and psychology that shapes human history.

How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous

The WEIRDest People in the World

Discover the timeless wisdom of Michel de Montaigne in this National Book Critics Circle Award-winning biography. Explore his free-form reflections on life, love, and everything in between, and discover why he's considered the first truly modern individual. Perfect for anyone searching for companionship, entertainment, and philosophical insights.

Or A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer

How to Live

This book explores the idea that progress has perverted the way we live and the costs of civilization. The author argues that modern day progress is analogous to an advancing disease, and that an accurate understanding of our species’ long prelude to civilization is vital to a clear sense of its ultimate value and its costs. Ultimately, the author suggests we should start looking backwards to find our way into a better future.

The Price of Progress

Civilized to Death

Learn how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to your business and life with this gripping narrative from two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. Detailing the mindset and principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult combat missions, this book challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win. Revolutionize your leadership development with Extreme Ownership.

Extreme Ownership

Explore the gripping account of Europe's gradual descent towards self-destruction in this bestselling book. Douglas Murray travels across Europe to investigate the effects of factors like mass immigration, self-distrust, and delusion on the continent's cultural identity. The updated version now also highlights global political developments and terror attacks in Europe. Murray's critical analysis of multiculturalism, repatriation, and guilt in the West sheds light on the malaise deep-seated in European culture. A stark, thought-provoking read that calls for immediate action before it's too late.

Immigration, Identity, Islam

The Strange Death of Europe

Discover how to achieve a balance between body and mind with this timeless account of one man's journey to complete abandonment of 'the self'. Follow Professor Eugen Herrigel as he learns archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters, imparting knowledge and guiding readers through physical and spiritual lessons. This guide to Zen principles is perfect for practitioners and non-practitioners alike, and is an honest account of one man's path to achieving inner balance.

Zen in the Art of Archery

This book explores the challenges facing returning veterans and the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder. Author Sebastian Junger draws on history, psychology, and anthropology to show how modern society clashes with our tribal instincts. Junger argues that many veterans struggle not only with trauma, but also with reintegrating into individualist societies. With well-researched analysis and compelling writing, this timely book offers a new perspective on veteran's affairs and the need to repair our social dynamic.

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