Books matching: practical advice
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The Poetry Home Repair Manual by Ted Kooser is a practical and insightful guide for beginning poets, encouraging them to delve deeper into their craft while providing clear and accessible advice. Kooser demystifies poetry, making it both sacred and approachable, urging readers to look harder, write clearer, read more, and write more. The book offers guidance on various aspects of poetry writing, including working with detail, form, metaphor, and language, using examples and exercises to illustrate key concepts. Kooser's writing style is described as clear, understandable, and engaging, making the complex art of poetry writing more digestible for aspiring poets.
'Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad' by Austin Kleon is a motivational and inspiring read that aims to spur creative individuals on to perseverance and sustainability in their practice. The book offers tips, tricks, and techniques on how to stay creative during good times and bad, providing a blend of realistic and optimistic practical advice for writers, artists, and creatives of all types. Kleon's writing style is simple, engaging, and peppered with relevant quotes, humor, chuckle-worthy illustrations, black-out poetry, and advice from other creatives, making it an inspirational and practical guide for living a good and satisfying life despite the chaos that sometimes surrounds us.
A daily routine will get you through the day and help you make the most of it. “A schedule defends from chaos and whim,” writes Annie Dillard. “It is a net for catching days.” When you don’t know what...- #3
Save:'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' by Richard Carlson is a book that offers practical advice on improving relationships, particularly focusing on marriage. The author presents short, simple lessons that emphasize the importance of not overcomplicating life and relationships. The book encourages readers to let go of small issues, focus on what truly matters, and approach relationships with a positive and understanding mindset. The writing style is conversational and easy to understand, making it accessible to readers of all ages and relationship statuses.
The book provides realistic and relatable examples of how to make marriages work, touching on both basic and in-depth aspects of relationships. It offers valuable insights and wisdom that can help readers become better partners and friends. By applying the simple techniques and meditations presented in the book, readers can see positive changes in their relationships and personal growth. Overall, 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their relationships and lead a more fulfilling life.
'The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You' by Julie Zhuo is a book that offers practical advice and insights for new and aspiring managers. The book is divided into two halves, with the first half being praised for its excellent and helpful content applicable to almost anyone, while the second half is noted to be more specific to those working in tech companies like Facebook. Readers appreciate the clear and actionable insights provided by the author, as well as the relatable examples and anecdotes that make the content easy to understand and apply to real-life situations.
On the one hand, given that Facebook was a social network for college and high school students at the time, I thought that in some ways I was the perfect candidate. I mean, who knew Facebook’s audienc...'How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk' by Adele Faber is a comprehensive guide for parents on effective communication with children. It emphasizes setting firm boundaries while providing love and encouragement to kids. offers practical advice on improving parent-child relationships, boosting children's confidence, and creating a positive family dynamic. The writing style is engaging, offering clear and manageable advice on parenting issues, with real-life examples and actionable tips.
Living with real children can be humbling. Every morning I would tell myself, “Today is going to be different,” and every morning was a variation of the one before: “You gave her more than me!” . . . ...- #6
Save:The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a self-help book that encourages readers to focus on what truly matters in their lives and let go of the rest. Adachi shares 13 principles that she uses in her own life to help readers prioritize their energy on important aspects, offering practical advice and mindset shifts. The book emphasizes the importance of identifying personal priorities, approaching everyday tasks with thoughtfulness, and creating systems to support what matters most. Adachi's writing style is relatable, encouraging, and down-to-earth, making the book a valuable resource for those looking to improve productivity and find balance in their lives.
Beth McColl's book 'How to Come Alive Again: A guide to killing your monsters' is a refreshing and accepting guide to coping with mental health issues. The book is described as a practical handbook pep talk that helps individuals turn surviving with mental health issues into thriving. Readers appreciate Beth's understanding and loving voice that makes them feel accepted just the way they are, while also providing guidance on how to improve and live a happier life. Beth's writing style is praised for being informative, reassuring, and funny, making it easy for readers to connect with the content and find comfort, especially on difficult days.
You don’t have to be sicker to deserve treatment or sympathy. You don’t have to be at rock bottom, barely alive and right on the edge of everything to deserve help and healing. You don’t have to prove...'Heading Out On Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 Days' by Brett McKay and Kate McKay is a comprehensive guide that covers essential life skills for young adults venturing out on their own. is structured to provide advice and tips for various aspects of adulting, from self-reliance and socialization to practical skills like laundry and grocery shopping. The writing style is easy to follow, offering neat advice in a concise and informative manner. is organized into 31 days, making it a practical and manageable guide for readers to navigate through different life skills gradually.
'The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat' by Stephan Guyenet delves into the complex interplay between biology, evolution, environment, and psychology to explain the epidemic of obesity in North America. Through a blend of scientific research and practical tips, the author explores the biological forces that drive hunger and eating behavior, shedding light on why traditional weight loss strategies often fall short in the face of our brain's hardwired instincts to seek out food. Guyenet's accessible writing style and detailed explanations offer readers a deeper understanding of the brain's role in overeating and obesity, providing insights into how to navigate the modern food environment to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
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Save:'You Need a Budget' by Jesse Mecham delves into the YNAB system of budgeting, emphasizing the importance of giving every dollar a job and planning ahead to achieve financial freedom. Readers express how the book provides practical advice and a step-by-step guide on budgeting, focusing on the methodology behind the software rather than just promoting the application itself. The writing style is described as engaging, relatable, and inspiring, with Jesse Mecham sharing personal stories and anecdotes from YNAB users to illustrate the effectiveness of the system.
We open an Excel spreadsheet and create rows for our spending categories—I mean, that’s what I did. We start listing things we spend money on, but there isn’t a lot of order to it. We get the nonnegot...
