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Ego is the Enemy
KSh 1.00In a world that rewards noise, ambition, and self-promotion, Ego is the Enemy is a quiet rebellion—an urgent call to master the inner war between aspiration and humility. With stories of rise and ruin from history’s corridors, it unveils how ego—disguised as confidence or vision—can quietly sabotage success, cloud judgment, and sever meaning from achievement. What if the greatest obstacle to fulfillment is not the world outside, but the unchecked voice within? Clear-eyed and fiercely practical, this book offers a path not to glory, but to greatness born of self-mastery. In the silence after ego fades, what might we finally hear?
- Originally Published: 2016
- Publisher: Portfolio, 2016
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 256
- Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-1591847816
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You Can Win: A Step-by-Step Tool for Top Achievers
You Can Win is a clarion call to those who long not merely to succeed, but to thrive with integrity and purpose. With stories that stir the heart and strategies that sharpen the mind, it builds a ladder from self-doubt to self-mastery—one rung at a time. Is winning reserved for the few, or does it begin with a choice that anyone can make? Through timeless principles and actionable insights, the book invites you to rise above circumstance and craft a life shaped not by luck, but by character. It is not just a guide to achievement—it is a manifesto for becoming the kind of person who deserves it.
- Originally Published: 1998
- Publisher: Bloomsbury, 2014
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 314
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-9832951711
- Access: Members
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Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Option B is a luminous testament to the human spirit’s resilience when life shatters its first, best plan. In the wake of unspeakable loss, it asks: when Plan A is no longer possible, can we find strength, grace, and meaning in the imperfect contours of Plan B? Through deeply personal reflections and psychological insights, the book becomes both lantern and ladder—lighting the dark and lifting the fallen. It offers not just solace, but a roadmap for rediscovering joy without denying pain. In a world where heartbreak is inevitable, Option B dares us to believe that healing—and even hope—can still be chosen.
- Originally Published: 2017
- Publisher: WH Allen, 2019
- Pages: 240
- Genre: Self-help
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0753548295
- Access: Members
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Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? How to drive your career and create a remarkable future
In a world designed to reward conformity, what happens when you choose to become indispensable? Linchpin is a call to arms for the creative misfit, the quiet revolutionary, the individual daring to bring art and humanity back into work. With fierce urgency and warm provocation, it dismantles the myth of job security and invites you to forge your own value by showing up, standing out, and shipping your brilliance. Are you a replaceable cog, or the irreplaceable force that holds everything together? This book dares you to decide—and to matter.
- Originally Published: 2010
- Publisher: Piatkus Books, 2010
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 256
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0749953355
- Access: Members
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The 48 Laws of Power
In the ruthless theater of ambition, The 48 Laws of Power is both a mirror and a map—a compendium of strategies drawn from the shadows of court intrigue, battlefield cunning, and boardroom calculation. With each law, a mask is lifted, revealing the mechanics of manipulation, the seduction of influence, and the quiet violence of control. Can one master power without becoming its prisoner? Stark, provocative, and unapologetically amoral, this book does not ask you to play fair—it demands you decide whether to play at all. It is a handbook for those who wish not merely to survive, but to dominate.
- Originally Published: 1998
- Publisher: Profile Books, 2000
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 452
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-1861972781
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Beneath the veneer of intellect lies a hidden force that shapes our lives: the art of understanding and mastering our own emotions. Emotional Intelligence unravels the delicate threads that connect self-awareness, empathy, and resilience, revealing how these unseen powers govern success, relationships, and well-being. It challenges the myth that intelligence alone determines destiny, inviting readers into a profound journey of inner discovery and transformation. What if the key to unlocking human potential is not in logic, but in feeling? This book beckons you to explore the subtle alchemy of the heart and mind entwined.
- Originally Published: 1995
- Publisher: Bantam, 2005
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 352
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0553383713
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The Alchemist
In a world where dreams often fade beneath the weight of duty, The Alchemist invites us into the journey of a young shepherd who dares to follow the whispers of his heart across deserts, omens, and ancient wisdom. With prose as luminous as starlight on sand, this tale explores the soul’s yearning to uncover its Personal Legend—the treasure buried not just in distant lands, but within. As the boy learns to listen to the language of the world, a timeless question arises: must we travel far to discover what was always ours? A fable of fate, faith, and self-discovery, it is a reminder that the real alchemy lies in the transformation of the seeker.
- Originally Published: 1988
- Publisher: HarperCollins, 2003
- Genre: Quest, Adventure Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Novel
- Pages: 172
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-8172234980
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
What would compel a man with everything—wealth, power, prestige—to abandon it all for a silent path through the Himalayas? The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari traces the remarkable odyssey of a high-powered lawyer who trades worldly success for spiritual awakening, uncovering timeless wisdom buried beneath life’s noise. In lyrical parables and radiant lessons, the book invites readers to consider: is the true measure of success the empire we build outside—or the sanctuary we cultivate within? With gentle urgency and meditative grace, this is a tale that beckons the restless heart toward clarity, balance, and purpose. It is not just a journey—it is an invitation to redesign your life.
- Originally Published: 1996
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, 2009
- Genre: Fiction
- Pages: 236
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0007848423
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How to Develop Self-confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking
What if the power to change your life was not hidden in talent or status, but in your own voice—waiting to be unlocked? How to Develop Self-confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking is a practical yet inspiring guide through the fears that silence us, offering timeless tools to speak with clarity, courage, and conviction. It’s not just about commanding a room—it’s about discovering the strength to express who you are. Can learning to speak well become a path to becoming more fully yourself? Warm, empowering, and rooted in real experience, this book is a call to rise and be heard.
- Originally Published: 1956
- Publisher: Ebury Publishing, 2004
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 256
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0091906399
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Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days
Side Hustle is a blueprint for reclaiming financial freedom without quitting your day job—a brisk, empowering journey from idea to income in just 27 days. With clarity and conviction, it lights a path through the chaos of modern work, urging readers to stop waiting for permission and start building something of their own. What if your best idea doesn’t need a business plan—just belief and a single brave step? Beneath the tactics lies a deeper promise: that autonomy, not just money, is the real reward. This is more than a guide—it’s a call to action for anyone tired of trading dreams for a paycheck.
- Originally Published: 2017
- Publisher: PAN MACMILLAN U.K, 2019
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 277
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-1509859085
- Access: Members
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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Rich Dad Poor Dad is a parable of two fathers, two mindsets, and the quiet war between security and freedom. One teaches obedience and the promise of a paycheck; the other speaks of assets, risk, and the daring logic of wealth. Through the eyes of a young boy caught between these worlds, the book asks: what if everything you learned about money was designed to keep you dependent? With crisp clarity and provocative insight, it challenges the reader to question not only how they earn—but why they settle. This is not merely a lesson in finance, but a call to awaken the investor within.
- Originally Published: 1997
- Publisher: Plata Publishing, 2017
- Genre: Personal Finance
- Pages: 336
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-1612680019
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
Never Split the Difference plunges into the high-stakes world where words can save lives—or cost everything. Drawing from the crucible of hostage negotiations, it reveals that the key to influence lies not in compromise, but in deep listening, calibrated empathy, and tactical truth-telling. What if winning a negotiation doesn’t mean meeting halfway, but mastering the emotional battlefield of human decision-making? With the precision of a thriller and the clarity of a field manual, this book turns the mundane act of conversation into a strategic dance of power, trust, and survival. In every deal, every disagreement, it dares you to ask: how much are you really willing to leave on the table?
- Originally Published: 2016
- Publisher: Harper Business, 2016
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 288
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0062407801
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The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure
The 10X Rule is a rallying cry for those who refuse to settle for average in a world that rewards audacity. With the energy of a storm and the precision of a blueprint, it argues that success demands not just more effort—but ten times the vision, discipline, and action most dare to imagine. What if your goals aren’t too ambitious, but far too small? This book dismantles comfort zones and dares you to operate at levels that feel unreasonable—because only at that scale does extraordinary become possible. It is not a promise of ease, but a challenge: how far would you go if fear, failure, and fatigue were no longer excuses?
- Originally Published: 2011
- Publisher: Wiley, 2011
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 240
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0470627600
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Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
What if your brain was not merely wired to think, but sculpted to connect? Social Intelligence unveils the hidden architecture of our relationships—the subtle neural choreography that binds strangers, lovers, friends, and rivals in an invisible emotional dance. With every glance, every word, every silence, we shape—and are shaped by—the people around us. Can understanding these quiet exchanges unlock a more compassionate, resilient, and deeply human world? A warm, revelatory exploration of empathy, attunement, and the biology of connection, this book invites you to see every interaction as a mirror—and a choice.
- Originally Published: 2006
- Publisher: Bantam Books, 2006
- Genre: Social Psychology
- Pages: 374
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0470444344
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
In a world brimming with noise and ego, How to Win Friends and Influence People offers a timeless key to the human heart—one forged not through manipulation, but through empathy, sincerity, and quiet persuasion. It maps the invisible architecture of connection, revealing how warmth and genuine interest can disarm resistance and transform strangers into allies. What if your greatest power lies not in asserting yourself, but in truly listening? Equal parts guidebook and mirror, this enduring classic invites you to master the delicate art of influence—by first mastering the art of being human.
- Originally Published: October 1936
- Publisher: Vermilion
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 260
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0091906351
- Access: Members
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
Why do we say “yes” when we mean to say “no”? Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion peels back the velvet curtain of persuasion to reveal the invisible levers that others pull to shape our decisions, beliefs, and desires. With surgical precision and psychological depth, it dissects six primal forces—reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment, liking, and social proof—that govern our behavior far more than reason ever could. Is persuasion a tool for manipulation, or a mirror reflecting our deepest instincts? This book does not merely explain influence—it casts a spotlight on the subtle choreography of human connection and control.
- Originally Published: 1984
- Publisher: Collins Business, 2006
- Genre: Self-help, psychology
- Pages: 336
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0061241895
- Access: Members
