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Books 2 Die 4 - Inspiring Reads For Learning & Positivity🧠🧘🏽‍♀️!

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Miss Mercedeez

different books from self-help, real world experiences & immersive stories that oil the gears in your mind to make a better tomorrow

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The Real World

Put Yourself First

Manga

Artist's Picks

The Real World

He exposes the unfiltered reality of power dynamics that govern everything from boardrooms to social circles. Each “law” is packed with historical examples showing how people rise and fall based on their ability to manipulate perception, play mind ga...

The 48 Laws of Power: Greene, Robert

Mastery by Robert Greene is honestly one of those books that just gets you in the zone. It makes you realize that getting really good at something isn’t about talent—it’s about time, patience, and staying locked in. It’s super relatable and lowkey mo...

Mastery: Greene, Robert

The Psychology of Money is a chill read that really makes you think about how you treat money. It’s not full of boring advice—just real talk about how our mindset and habits matter way more than we think. No pressure, no hype, just simple truths that...

The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons

Amazing read! The Things They Carried is a powerful and haunting exploration of the Vietnam War and its lingering emotional weight. Tim O’Brien masterfully blends fiction and memoir, offering not just stories of war, but meditations on memory, truth,...

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, Paperback

Stamped is powerful and eye-opening—it takes the complicated history of racism and strips it down in a way that feels raw, urgent, and unforgettable. Jason Reynolds writes with honesty and clarity, making you not just understand the weight of our pas...

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You Remix

Against All Enemies stood out for how real it felt—the threats, the politics, and the behind-the-scenes battles all mirror the world we actually live in. This book really opens your eyes.

Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror

It made me realize that everything starts with my mindset. The way I think, the goals I set, and the belief I put behind them matter more than anything. It also taught me that persistence is everything — failure isn’t the end, it’s just part of the p...

Think and Grow Rich

Influence isn’t just about being online — it’s about confidence, consistency, and knowing your worth. The book reminded me that the internet can either control you or become your stage, and the difference depends on how boldly you show up and use you...

Digital Goddess: Unfiltered Lessons of a Female Entrepreneur

Put Yourself First

From the first chapter, I felt like this book was reading my mind.” Get Out of Your Head hit me with how easily I let negative thoughts run my life. Jennie Allen doesn’t just preach at you—she shares real struggles and practical ways to break free fr...

Get Out of Your Head: Stop Toxic Thoughts

This book really made me think about who I am underneath everything life has piled on! And to stop hiding from anything because fear gets you nowhere but stuck.

The Dream of You: Let Go of Broken Identities

You need to read this before starting any major projects or changes in your life, seriously!

Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits

Start Here Now showed me that meditation doesn’t have to be complicated—it gave me a simple way to slow down, breathe, and actually feel present in my own life. It's helped me pave a path in my life and understand my anxiety and thought processes mor...

Start Here Now: Guide to Meditation

Brown Girl Dreaming pulled me into Jacqueline Woodson’s childhood, told in beautiful poetry that made me feel both her struggles and her hope while finding her voice.

Brown Girl Dreaming: Woodson, Jacqueline

The Neuroscience of Self-Love opened my eyes to how much our brains shape the way we treat ourselves even when we aren't aware of it. It blends science with practical tools, making self-love feel less like a cliché and more like a habit I can actuall...

The Neuroscience of Self-Love

This book taught me how to let go of things I can’t control—and how freeing that actually is. It’s less about telling you what to do and more about helping you shift how you see your thoughts, feelings, and everyday pressure. If you’re seeking more p...

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool

Habits aren’t small—they’re the autopilot steering your life! the little things you do is actually the hidden system running your whole life. Once you understand it, you can welcome change easier

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Confidence isn’t about being perfect — it’s about taking action even when you’re unsure. It showed me that self-doubt is normal, but it doesn’t have to control what I do. Confidence grows when I step out of my comfort zone, try, and learn from the ou...

The Confidence Code: Science & Art of Self-Assurance

This really made me start trusting my gut more. It showed me that those little uneasy feelings are actually my instincts protecting me, and that fear isn’t always bad—it can be the signal I need to listen to.

The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals

Manga

Jujutsu Kaisen pulled me in with its mix of dark curses, intense battles, and characters who feel so real in their struggles. The story balances action, emotion, and heart in a way that sticks with you long after reading.

Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Vol 1-4

Solo Leveling hooked me right away—watching Jinwoo go from the weakest hunter to unstoppable was so intense and satisfying. The mix of action, growth, and stunning art made every chapter feel bigger than the last.

Solo Leveling Novels

Yu Hakusho will always be that show for me—it’s the perfect mix of heart, humor, and raw battles. Yusuke’s journey from a reckless kid to a spirit detective had me hooked, and the friendships, the villains, the tournaments—it all hits with so much en...

YuYu Hakusho

What Kakegurui taught me is that life itself is a gamble. Playing safe keeps you small, but real power comes when you risk it all with confidence. The series made me see that hesitation is the fastest way to lose, and boldness is what flips the game ...

Vol. 1 Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler

Artist's Picks

Design as Art completely shifted how I see the world. I started noticing the thought and creativity behind everyday objects—the way a chair balances comfort and form, how packaging can be both functional and playful, or how small design choices can e...

Design as Art: Munari, Bruno

This book reminded me that art isn’t just something to look at—it’s a way of understanding people, history, and even yourself. Ross King doesn’t just explain paintings, he pulls out the human stories and struggles behind them. It left me seeing creat...

Art: The Definitive Visual Guide