No matter how much one wills otherwise, life can get quite complicated. Sometimes, there are deep-seated issues, personal relationship fallacies, or just improper systems that can overwhelm you. Reading non-fiction, especially self-help can assist with this process. The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list of non-fiction works that might help.
Bend, Don’t Break by Matt A West
The future of work is here and it’s not waiting for you.
AI is inventing jobs, reshaping teams and causing seismic shifts in entire industries. And with every change, more people feel left behind. The new competitive edge isn’t expertise—it’s adaptability.
Real adaptability isn’t just about staying positive or being flexible. It’s about building a system that helps you evolve without losing what matters most. Bend, Don’t Break introduces a practical, research-backed framework for navigating change with purpose.
Packed with exercises and challenges, Bend, Don’t Break helps professionals, leaders and teams flex with change instead of snapping under it. Whether you’re leading through uncertainty, shifting roles or simply trying to stay relevant, Matt A. West will help you meet the future with confidence, clarity and purpose.
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist’s Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
The Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. Since its first publication in 1992, The Artist’s Way has inspired millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Still as vital today—or perhaps even more so—than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. In a new introduction to the book, Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist’s Way and describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained. Updated and expanded, this anniversary edition reframes The Artist’s Way for a new century.
How to Train a Happy Mind by Scott Snibbe
A Buddhist practitioner and a lifelong skeptic, Scott Snibbe presents this 8-step programme that allows anyone to build positive mental habits. How to Train a Happy Mind is the first mainstream book to show how you can achieve happiness using analytical meditation. This work is inspired by the ancient Buddhist path to enlightenment yet firmly grounded in modern science. Working in much the same way as cognitive behavioural therapy, analytical meditation goes beyond the calm-inducing practice of mindfulness to actively train the brain through easy-to-follow narrative visualizations.
Breaking the path down into concise steps and written in a relatable tone with plenty of references to popular culture, this is the ideal book if you recognize your mind as both the source of your problems and the source of your solutions.
Leading a better life is no easy task. As years go by, collective human experience grows larger. Reading the documentation of these experiences and values can truly help embolden your being. Pick up these books, engage with them deeply, and work towards active change.
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