Peter Attia

This book by Terrence Real sheds light on the silent epidemic of depression in men. Real explains how men often hide their condition to avoid appearing "un-manly". He argues that seemingly typical male behaviors such as workaholism, alcoholism, and abusive behavior are actually attempts to escape depression. Real offers a groundbreaking pathway out of darkness by uncovering pain, healing, and restoring relationships. This book mixes penetrating analysis with real-life tales of the author's patients and his own experience with depression.

This book explores the idea that talent is not fixed at birth, but can be developed and honed through certain approaches to learning. The author draws on cutting-edge research and examples from music schools and tennis academies to show how the wiring of our brains can be transformed. Learn why some teaching methods are more effective than others, and how we can all achieve our full potential if we train our brains in the right way.

Discover the story of human history, from the first humans to walk the earth to today's modern society. Explore how we came to believe in gods, nations, and human rights, and how our societies were shaped by the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions. Sapiens covers it all, using insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics to challenge our beliefs about what it means to be human. Are we happier now than we were before? Can we change our behavior and influence the future? Dr. Yuval Noah Harari's provocative and wide-ranging book will challenge the way you think about our species and our place in the world.

Discover the fascinating reasons why people always find ways to avoid taking responsibility for their mistakes in Mistakes Were Made. Esteemed social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson dive into the human brain's penchant for self-justification and how it leads to harmful fictions that absolve us of wrongdoing. Drawing from years of research and using energized prose, the authors explain the dangers of self-deception and how to overcome it.

Explore the use of psychedelic drugs for treating conditions like depression, addiction, and anxiety in this brilliant and brave investigation. Join Michael Pollan on a personal journey into altered states of consciousness and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Discover the truth about these mysterious drugs and their potential to transform our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. A unique blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, this book is a triumph of participatory journalism and a gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier.

Learn how to develop confidence as a skill with this insightful essay. Discover the importance of acquiring free-ranging confidence that can be used in various situations, from speaking to strangers at parties to changing the world. In "On Confidence", The School of Life examines why we lack confidence and offers practical tips on how to acquire more of it in our daily lives.

This book tackles the fundamental aspects of achieving happiness and enduring contentment in life. The author, Mo Gawdat, a leading technology executive, created an equation based on an understanding of how the brain processes joy and sadness. After putting his algorithm to the ultimate test following the sudden death of his son, he discovered the formula for permanent happiness. Gawdat shares his step-by-step process for achieving lifelong happiness, overcoming the brain's deadly defects and embracing five ultimate truths. The message is clear: humans are designed to be happy, and this book is a must-read for anyone seeking happiness and contentment.

Discover the evolution of Steve Jobs as a visionary CEO, manager, and father through the bestselling biography now available in paperback. Learn how Jobs developed an unparalleled sense of what consumers wanted, and how his years launching NeXT and revitalizing Pixar taught him crucial skills that would lead to his triumphant return to Apple. With a new foreword by Marc Andreessen and new afterword by the authors.