Books like Improvisation for the Spirit by Katie Goodman

Eckhart Tolle guides readers toward a pain‑free existence by teaching how to recognize and release mental patterns that cause suffering, encouraging living fully in the present moment.

Steal Like an Artist is a visually engaging guide that translates Austin Kleon’s viral lecture into actionable advice for writers, artists, designers, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to make things in the digital age.

A groundbreaking guide to embracing vulnerability and courage.

The Artist’s Way offers a practical, twelve‑week guide of creative exercises and reflective practices designed to help writers, musicians, painters and other artists unlock and sustain their creative potential.

Creative Confidence shows how every person can unlock and apply their creative potential in business and everyday life, using insights and examples from IDEO’s design practice.

Steve Chandler’s 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself provides practical, research‑backed techniques to break negative habits, boost confidence, and create an action plan for success in business and life.

When a sudden illness threatens a quiet life, Jan Carroll and the free‑spirited Tina Nelson must navigate unexpected romance and the decision to write their own future in Spokane.

Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, this book is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. It combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. The authors' harmoniously interwoven perspectives provide a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of life. Through uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, the authors invite readers to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers whose lives radiate possibility into the world.

Discover how to become your own coach with Talane Miedaner's proven methods. This nonfiction guide offers 101 practical coaching techniques, drawn from Fortune 500 experience, to help you clarify goals, boost self‑esteem, and achieve lasting success.

From being crowned Miss America in 1971, to becoming the first female national sportscaster and serving as first lady of Kentucky, actress and award-winning humanitarian and businesswoman Phyllis George has proven time and again that you can indeed turn “You Can’t” into “Yes I Can.” This courageous small-town girl lost the Miss Texas pagent but came back, tried again, and won, later winning the national title. She went on to pave the way in the overwhelmingly male world of sportscasting. These are but two of the triumphs—and trials—George reveals in this dynamic book.With her powerful combination of positivity and hard-earned wisdom, George motivates and inspires you to believe you can do almost anything. From knowing when to persevere—and when to try something new—to proving the genuine power of being nice, she weaves her personal experiences with life-tested lessons to show you how to:Say yes to yourself—even when others say noEmbrace change as your friendKeep your options openFind a void and fill itTrust your own instinctsLearn to laugh at yourself...and much more—including how and why to never say never. In addition to George’s personal accounts, here you will also find inspirational stories from high-profile personalities such as Walter Cronkite, Larry King, Roger Staubach, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Paula Zahn, and many more. Engaging, intimate, and filled with invaluable lessons, this powerful book will help you believe in yourself—and take on your greatest challenges.

Learn to explore and heal your emotional life with a practical, step‑by‑step guide that empowers you to become your own therapist, using proven tools for self‑management, affirmation, and personal growth.

Explore the DNA of success with Winning!—a practical guide that distills the mindset, habits, and resilience patterns of Olympians, CEOs, coaches, and everyday achievers.