Momentum matters when attention is fragile, and short books often hit hardest. This selection focuses on tightly written stories and ideas that refuse to sprawl, carrying urgency, emotional punch and ...

Every so often when you pour out your troubles a confidante will recommend a particular self-help book. She might even give you her copy. It's easy to feel dismissed. After all, aren’t your problems ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Various publishers Gone are the days when self-help books were practically required to be ...

Are self-help books a waste of money? I’ve written two books which are designed as self-help guides so it won’t be a surprise if I say that I think self-help books can actually be very helpful to ...

Many readers keep buying self-help books even while doubting their power to change anything. This reflective take examines ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...

We often underestimate how much our inner dialogue shapes the way we experience the world. That quiet, constant voice can either chip away at our confidence or build us into someone who feels capable ...