The science and wisdom behind ROCK thru

My life was taken over by a storm of unexpected challenges. Happy on the outside, I was slowly crumbling on the inside. Desperate, I rolled up my sleeves in search of how to overcome adversity and find contentment. After years of searching, I found the answer to peace and problem-solving. I didn’t find it in any one book, blog, or philosophy, but from the culmination of them. After studying 100+ life approaches, I discovered four commonalities interwoven between them: Respect, Ownership, Connection, and Kindness. Below are some of the sources that inspired me to ROCK thru life and share with others:

1. The 4-Hour Workweek. Book by Tim Ferriss
2. The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage. Book by Mel Robbins
3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Book by Stephen Covey
4. The 7: Seven Wonders That Will Change Your Life. Book by Glenn Beck and Keith Ablow
5. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness. Book by Stephen Covey
6. 12 Rules for Life. Book by Jordan Peterson
7. 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life. Book by Cami Walker
8. Beyond Risk and Back. Podcast featuring Aaron Huey
9. Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience. Book by Brené Brown
10. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Book by James Clear
11. The Art of Happiness. Book by 14th Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
12. The Artist’s Way. Book by Julia Cameron
13. The Awe Factor: How a Little Bit of Wonder Can Make a Big Difference in Your Life. Book by Allen Klein
14. Beyond Bitchy Podcast: Mastering the Art of Boundaries. Podcast by Vicki Tidwell Palmer
15. The Book of Joy. Book by 14th Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
16. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Book by John Boyne
17. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Book by Charlie Mackesy
18. Brave Enough. Book by Cheryl Strayed
19. Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone. Book by Brené Brown
20. Breathing. Audio guide by Andrew Weil, MD.
21. Broken Mary: A Journey of Hope. Book by Kevin Matthews
22. Chasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life (and How You Can, Too). Book by Elizabeth Benton
23. The Chemistry of Joy: A Three-Step Program for Overcoming Depression Through Western Science and Eastern Wisdom. Book by Henry Emmons
24. Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons. Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Jane Dyer
25. Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem. Book by Kevin DeYoung
26. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Book by Brené Brown
27. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Book by Brené Brown
28. Designing Your Life. Book by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
29. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life. Book by Richard Carlson
30. Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Book by Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry
31. The Empathy Effect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences. Book by Helen Riess and Liz Neporent
32. Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. Podcast by Duke University
33. Face to Face: The Art of Human Connection. Book by Brian Grazer
34. Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway. Book by Susan Jeffers
35. Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch. Book by Erin French
36. The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Book by Gary Chapman
37. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. Book by Don Miguel Ruiz
38. Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall? A Parent’s Guide to the New Teenager. Book by Anthony E. Wolf
39. The Gifts of Imperfection. Book by Brené Brown
40. The Go-Giver. Book by Bob Burg and John David Mann
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41. Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life. Book by Donald Miller
42. Hidden Brain. Podcast by Hidden Brain Media.
43. The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit. Book by Mel Robbins
44. The Holy Bible
45. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist. Book by Cynthia Kane
46. How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk. Book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
47. If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules. Book by Chérie Carter-Scott
48. Influence: Science and Practice. Book by Robert Cialdini
49. I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power. Book by  Brené Brown
50. It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond. Book by Emma Lively and Julia Cameron
51. The Joy of Missing Out. Book by Debbie Marco
52. A Lesson Before Dying. Book by Ernest J. Gaines
53. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Book by Marie Kondo
54. The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. Book by  Jack Schafer and Marvin Karlins
55. The Little Book of Mindfulness: 10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace. Book by Patrizia Collard
56. A Man Called Ove: A Novel. Book by Fredrik Backman
57. Man’s Search for Meaning. Book by Viktor Frankl
58. The Mastery of Love. Book by Don Miguel Ruiz
59. The Minimalists Podcast. Podcast by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
60. More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say). Book by Elaine Welteroth
61. More Myself. Book by Michelle Burford
62. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose. Book by Eckhart Tolle
63. One Month to Live. Book by Kerry Shook
64. Over It: Forgetting Who You’re Expected to Be and Becoming Who You Already Are. Book by Kelsey Grimm
65. The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose. Book by Oprah Winfrey
66. The Place We Find Ourselves. Podcast featuring Adam Young
67. The Power of Connection. Special issue of Oprah Magazine
68. The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired. Book by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
69. The Power of the Other: The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, from the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond-and what to Do about it. Book by Henry Cloud
70. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. Book by Eckhart Tolle
71. The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage. Audio recording by Brené Brown and Sounds True
72. Practicing Mindfulness. Book by Jerry Braza
73. The Prayer of Jabez. Book by Bruce Wilkinson
74. Present, Not Perfect for You and Me: A Journal for Getting Closer, Connecting with Each Other, and Loving Your Relationship. Book by Aimee Chase
75. Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control. Book by Pavel Somov
76. A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain Into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free. Book by Shefali Tsabary
77. Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean. Book by Kim Scott
78. Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves. Book by Michele Cushatt
79. Resisting Happiness. Book by Matthew Kelly
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80. The Return of the Prodigal Son. Book by Henri Nouwen
81. Rising Strong. Book by Brené Brown
82. The Road Less Traveled. Book by M. Scott Peck
83. The Sacrament of the Present Moment. Book by Jean-Pierre de Caussade
84. Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself. Book by Nedra Glover Tawwab
85. Simple Abundance: 365 Days to a Balanced and Joyful Life. Book by Sarah Ban Breathnach
86. StrengthsFinder 2.0. Book by Tom Rath
87. Soul Would Have No Rainbow If the Eyes Had No Tears and Other Native American Proverbs. Book by Guy A. Zona
88. The Success Principles – 10th Anniversary Edition: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. Book by Jack Canfield
89. Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar. Book by Cheryl Strayed
90. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. Book by Malcolm Gladwel
91. Trade Your Cares for Calm. Book by Max Lucado
92. Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach. Book by Joseph Aaron Shrand
93. Untamed. Book by Glennon Doyle
94. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself. Book by Michael Alan Singer
95. The Vein of Gold. Book by Julia Cameron
96. The Voice of Knowledge. Book by Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills
97. We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle. Podcast by Glennon Doyle & Cadence13
98. What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing. Book by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
99. When the Heart Waits. Book by Sue Monk Kidd
100. When Things Fall Apart. Book by Pema Chödrön
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101. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail. Book by Cheryl Strayed
102. You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life Perspective. Book by Richard Carlson