Useful Not True

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Useful Not True By Derek Sivers About the book Useful Not True by Derek Sivers challenges conventional thinking by exploring a radical idea: beliefs do not have to be objectively true to be valuable. Instead, the book advocates adopting perspectives based on their usefulness in achieving personal goals and enhancing well-being. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and his own unconventional experiences, Sivers presents an array of thought-provoking examples to illustrate how reframing beliefs can lead to greater clarity and purpose. The book encourages readers to question their assumptions, embrace flexibility, and see beliefs as tools rather than rigid truths. Book Details…

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The Playbooks

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The Playbooks By Kendra Adachi About the journals The Playbooks by Kendra Adachi are thoughtfully crafted tools for intentional living, designed to help you align your daily life with what truly matters to you. Drawing inspiration from her popular Lazy Genius philosophy, these playbooks guide you through simplifying and organizing your life in a way that feels authentic and manageable. Whether it's identifying your priorities, creating routines that fit your unique season of life, or learning to let go of perfectionism, these resources empower you to make choices that bring clarity and joy. Their concise format ensures they're easy to…

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Introducing White Women, Get Ready by Amanda K Gross

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Otterpine is proud to announce the release of White Women, Get Ready: How Healing from Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change by Amanda K Gross. As a culmination of her personal experiences as a white woman and her work as an anti-racist organizer, this book—part historical analysis, part memoir, and part call to action—tells the story of how white ladies have been groomed to uphold overlapping systems of oppression and how they can use their unique positioning to help upend these violent structures. At Otterpine, we are committed to supporting authors whose craft creates positive change. Whether an author…

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Introducing The Art of Being Human at Work by Alison Schultz

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Otterpine is pleased to announce the release of The Art of Being Human at Work by Alison Schultz. The publication of this essay collection marks the 10-year anniversary of Reboot, an expansive leadership development and CEO coaching firm that believes work doesn't have to destroy us—it can be our avenue to achieving our fullest selves. This ethos encapsulates the core of Ali’s writing, which explores how practical skills and radical self-inquiry are both necessary parts of what it takes to grow, build, and sustain a great company. Here at Otterpine, we share this same vision. We believe that the workplace…

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White Women Get Ready

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White Women, Get Ready How Healing Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change By Amanda K Gross About the book White ladies are everywhere. We are running nonprofits and teaching your kids. We are sitting on school boards and diagnosing your illnesses. Even when we are not at the tip-top of the institutional ladder, we are the ones the majority of legislators, CEOs, and officers roll into bed with at night. All too often, our fight for gender equality has been seen as separate from the fight for racial justice. But as we navigate powerful social spaces and the everyday…

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The Art of Being Human at Work

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The Art of Being Human at Work Meditations for the Work of Your Life By Allison Schultz About the book Meditations for the Work of Your Life. The publication of The Art of Being Human at Work marks the 10-year anniversary of Reboot®, the acclaimed leadership development and CEO coaching firm that believes work doesn't have to destroy us-it can be our avenue to achieving our fullest selves. Curated from articles written by co-founder Allison Schultz, this collection of essays explores the core philosophy of Reboot's unique approach to business and leadership: that a combination of practical skills and radical…

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Introducing Generation Hope: How Inclusive Economics Can Help Us All Thrive by Arunjay Katakam

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Otterpine is delighted to announce the release of Generation Hope by entrepreneur and activist Arunjay Katakam. This insightful book offers a nuanced yet accessible perspective on how society, especially younger generations, can create a thriving, sustainable future through an optimistic and inclusive economic system. Otterpine is dedicated to producing books that are tools for change. We cherish connections and projects that are value-aligned and heart-centered, which made Generation Hope a perfect partnership. Arunjay’s charitable mission added another layer of purpose and pride to our work as we facilitated the editorial, design, print, and fulfillment of his visionary book. After growing…

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Generation Hope

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Generation Hope How Inclusive Economics Can Help Us All Thrive By Arunjay Katakam It has become clear: Our current economic system is broken. Growth at all costs is unsustainable. It’s easy to get discouraged when faced with the reality of the current climate crisis, economic instability, and the vast income inequality across the globe. It’s obvious that our trajectory is aimed toward destruction. But is it possible to make adjustments to that path, and if so, who's going to lead us? About the book Generation Hope answers these questions, first by exploring the historical, political, economic, and cultural foundations that…

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Phoenix Medicines

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Phoenix Medicines A Transformative Journey through Consciousness By Raileigh Duschen Phoenix Medicines is more than a collection of words—it’s a guide and companion that reminds the reader to celebrate their inherently resilient spirit. Raileigh's poetic reflections on the trials and joys of young adulthood embodies the message that the greatest and most meaningful transformations often happen when one rises from the ashes of their former self. About the book Phoenix Medicines: A Transformative Journey Through Consciousness is a collection of poetry, short stories, meditations, affirmations, and prayers of a young and astute woman of color empowering her way to freedom…

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Introducing Phoenix Medicines: A Transformative Journey through Consciousness by Raileigh Duschen

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Otterpine is over the moon to announce the release of Phoenix Medicines by best-selling author Raileigh Duschen. This soulful collection of poetry, stories, meditations, affirmations, and prayers serves as a lyrical map detailing the empowering voyage of a young woman of color blazing her own path. Raileigh is our neighbor, calling the mountains of Western North Carolina home after leaving a promising medical career path in Florida many seasons ago. Raileigh’s journey down a shamanic path with yoga and meditation has deeply inspired her creative and professional work. As the founder of Conscious Lifestyle Coaching, Raileigh uses her transformative skills…

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