Self Play

Sleeping with my teammate's sister? Rookie mistake. Getting her pregnant? Career-ending penalty. They call me the Guru—the guy who never loses his cool, never breaks the code, and definitely doesn't knock up his best friend's little sister after one perfect, reckless night. But judging by Beatrice's new baby bump, six months ago, I did just that. Now she's back in New Orleans, gorgeous, glowing, and determined to do this solo. She doesn't need my money, my help, or my suddenly inconvenient feelings. Too bad.

Can you remember the utter delight of playing chase, flying a kite, or getting messy with a box of paints? As children, playing is how we make sense of the world and our place in it. Why then, as adults, do we forget how to play? Drawing on more than 20 years of neuroscientific research and clinical practice, psychotherapist Joanna Fortune has discovered that play is central to the human experience–and is the key to living a happier, joyful life.

Told from the viewpoint of a self-described competition junkie, Compete, Play, Win is a look at the psychology behind the competitive drive, a look at the sociological ramifications of acting on competitive impulses, and a book of advice on how to channel those impulses for personal gain in business, sport, and in life.

Forget polished playbooks and sanitized lessons—this is a business memoir and career journey rooted in lived experience, not theory. It’s the raw, unfiltered story of a woman who began as a casino dealer and went on to sell her startup in one of the fastest exits in the industry. What if the...

Turn childhood meltdowns into moments of connection with proven emotional regulation strategies for parents and kids. Whether you are navigating school anxiety or daily tantrums, this warm, compassionate audio guide provides a calming lifeline. Listen together during the morning commute or...

What Role Does Identity Play in Sustaining New Behaviors? is a deep dive into the often-overlooked secret behind lasting change: your sense of self. If you’ve ever started a new habit or behavior only to lose steam, this book reveals why the real key isn’t just what you do, but who you believe you are.

There's never been a better time to make a few tiny changes that will revolutionise your life. A revolutionary system to get one percent better every day.