One book interrogates the myth of American self-reliance and reframes hard work as destiny. Another offers a path to reconcile ambition by healing core wounds and insecurities that drive relentless striving. One text presents science-backed methods for rest, showing how doing nothing boosts creativity, contentment, and success. Circadian science is explained to demystify sleep and provide practical steps to reset daily rhythms. A thirty-day guide supplies concrete actions to reduce consumption, save money, and stabilize mental health. A final work examines how sound influences individual wellbeing and planetary health.
99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life By Adam Chandler An enlightening and entertaining interrogation of the myth of American self-reliance and the idea of hard work as destiny. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Adam Chandler, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon. The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living By Amina AlTai Drawing on her work with Fortune 500 leaders, Olympic gold medalists, start-up founders, and former "girlbosses," AlTai guides you through the process of reconciling your ambition, starting with healing the core wounds and insecurities currently driving you. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Amina AlTai, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life By Joseph Jebelli The definitive, science-backed guide to achieving contentment, creativity, and success by letting your brain decompress. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Joseph Jebelli, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon. Sleep Groove: Why Your Body's Clock Is So Messed Up and What to Do About It By Olivia Walch This myth-busting guide to sleep is the perfect introduction to how circadian science can demystify your nights and help reset your days. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Olivia Walch, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity By Ashlee Piper From an award-winning sustainability expert, a witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Ashlee Piper, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon. Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing, and Our Planet By Julian Treasur
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