Books like The Practicing Mind

A gentle, grounding invitation to let go of the finish line and find peace in the present step. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Practicing Mind.

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01
How to meditate
Lawrence Leshan · 1974
A grounded, practical exploration of inner stillness that bridges the gap between scientific observation and spiritual practice.
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- calm
- grounded
- reflective
- centering
02
The meditative mind
Daniel Goleman · 1988
A calm, cross-cultural exploration of the mind's capacity for stillness and altered states.
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- calm
- grounded
03
Practising the Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle · 2001
A gentle, practical invitation to step out of the noise of your own mind and into the quiet clarity of the present moment.
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- grounded
- earnest
- gentle
04
The Organized Mind
Daniel J. Levitin
A clarifying deep dive into the brain's mechanics that offers a scientific life raft for the chronically overwhelmed.
Shares:
- encouraging
05
Multiple intelligences
Howard E. Gardner
An intellectually expansive and deeply hopeful read that shatters the illusion of a single kind of smart.
Shares:
- earnest
06
The Silva Mind Control Method
José Silva
A practical, step-by-step manual for unlocking the hidden, almost magical capacities of your own consciousness.
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- earnest
07
The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness
Andy Puddicombe
A calming, practical manual for finding mental clarity in just a few minutes a day.
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- calm
- grounded
- reflective
- encouraging
08
Meditation for Beginners
Jack Kornfield
A warm, welcoming invitation to quiet the mind and find stillness amidst the chaos of daily life.
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- grounded
- reflective
- encouraging
- gentle
09
The Science of Self-Discipline
Peter Hollins
A pragmatic, science-backed toolkit for rewiring your brain to choose long-term success over short-term comfort.
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- pragmatic
- encouraging
10
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
Andrew Hunt
A user manual for the human brain, written with the practical, problem-solving mindset of a seasoned software engineer.
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- pragmatic
- encouraging
11
How we learn
Benedict Carey
A reassuring, science-backed permission slip to stop cramming and start letting your brain learn the way it actually wants to.
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- pragmatic
- encouraging
12
The First 20 Hours
Josh Kaufman
A pragmatic, energizing toolkit that transforms the daunting mountain of a new hobby into a series of highly climbable steps.
Shares:
- pragmatic
- encouraging

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