The 3 Myths About Resilience Every High Performer Needs to Know with Dr. Tasha Eurich

This book by Marshall Goldsmith focuses on helping successful individuals recognize and change the behavioral habits that are holding them back from achieving even greater success. Goldsmith identifies 20 common bad habits, such as speaking when angry or adding too much value, and provides a systematic approach to changing these behaviors. He emphasizes that it is not technical skills but behavioral changes that separate the great from the rest. The book offers practical advice on how to eliminate these dysfunctions and improve interpersonal relationships, which is crucial for advancing in one's career and personal life.

In *Rise Above*, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman challenges the myths surrounding emotional management, self-esteem, and sensitivity, offering actionable solutions to empower individuals to take control of their lives and achieve their full potential. The book draws on over two decades of research to help readers shift from a victim mindset to an empowerment mindset.

Published in 1925, 'The Great Gatsby' is a tragic love story, a mystery, and a social commentary on American life during the Jazz Age. The novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy and mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and Gatsby's obsession to win back his first love, Daisy Buchanan. The story delves into themes of honesty, the temptations of wealth, and the struggle to escape the past, ultimately reflecting on the disintegration of the American Dream.

This book is a multiple biography centered on Abraham Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history. It explores how Lincoln, despite being a one-term congressman and prairie lawyer, rose to become president by incorporating his rivals—William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, and Edward Bates—into his cabinet. The book details Lincoln's extraordinary ability to understand and empathize with others, which enabled him to create an unusual but effective cabinet. It also delves into the challenges Lincoln faced, including incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, and the internal dynamics of his cabinet, highlighting his political genius and managerial skills.

Lauren Sisler's "Shatterproof" is a memoir recounting her journey of overcoming the shame associated with her parents' deaths from opioid addiction. The book details her struggle with grief, societal stigma, and the internal conflict of hiding the truth. Sisler's narrative explores themes of family, loss, and the power of vulnerability. Through her story, she aims to destigmatize addiction and encourage others to share their own experiences. The book ultimately celebrates resilience and the transformative power of storytelling.