Know Thyself, Love Thyself: A Practical Roadmap for Optimizing Performance through Mental Fitness, Cultivating Healthy Relationships and Creating your own Heaven on Earth

by Mike Wandler, Kary Oberbrunner (foreword)

Now more than ever, the world searches for renewable clean power sources. Unfortunately, energy consciousness seldom extends to the more valuable and dynamic resource of personal grit.

Why do humans wait until a crisis hits to mine the treasures of their inner strength? Extreme loss, a new career path, a sudden onset of anxiety in the most inopportune time, and more force us to search the depths of our being to find the fortitude to make it through. But waiting for the magnitude of our inner self to come forth in those critical moments can shatter confidence and halt performance. What if you could understand the depths of your soul before that defining juncture?

Author and business owner Mike Wandler knows first hand the danger of living confident and fearless without understanding the depths of who you are and loving that person completely. His journey into discovering the roots of a panic attack that endangered his life led him to bring that philosophy to his entire family and then his business.

Mike has seen the transformation that implementing the steps in Know Thyself, Love Thyself can bring. His family and his co-workers are living proof that these principles go beyond one man and his crippling anxiety.

In Know Thyself, Love Thyself, Mike will help you find your personal energy supply as he

reveals the secrets of his own exponential growth,shares the path to decreased stress and increased productivity, anddraws a map for entrepreneurs who want to empower their teams.
Enjoy company flow, optimized performance, healthy relationships, and your own heaven on earth starting today.

85 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2024

Reviews

[May G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The importance of getting to know ourselves better….

This book left a very positive impression on me because it invites us to reflect on the true value of self-knowledge and inner strength. I appreciated that the author shared personal experiences, as that made the message feel relatable and authentic. The book is clear, motivating, and easy to follow, without resorting to complicated ideas. It made me think about how a better understanding of oneself can improve both personal life and professional performance. I would highly recommend it. I think it’s an excellent choice for anyone seeking motivation, looking to build their confidence, and wanting to continue growing both personally and professionally—especially entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking to grow emotionally, strengthen their confidence, and face daily challenges with a more positive and mindful perspective.

[Steven Finkelstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author of this book is also a renowned business owner. He experienced a panic attack that caused him to reexamine his life and priorities. Now, he wants to pass along the lessons he learned from what happened to him. This book is excellent for anyone who wants to excel in the business arena, but who also doesn't feel like they know themselves as well as they'd like to.

In these pages, the author talks about the keys to success and wealth in business, but it's just as much about reducing stress in your life, including in less-than-obvious areas. By reading it, you can come to terms with your strengths and deficiencies, empower the individuals you employ, and reprioritize what really matters the most.

[ZebraDebra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Know Thyself, Love Thyself is a guide that has helped me such a lot to increase my self-awareness, as well as compassion towards myself. As a self-critical person, this read is exactly what I needed. I really appreciated how the author wove in his own experience to help his readers find the inner strength that he found at a critical time. Mike Wandler has had a great deal of experience in business and in life. His life lessons are invaluable. I think this guidebook will be helpful for all readers. Those who have a business or are beginning one will find the strength to lead a flourishing team. People from all walks of life will thank this author for his wisdom. I would gladly give his book more than five stars if I could.

[Almiria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Know Thyself, Love Thyself by Mike Wandler is a book that encourages business leaders and anyone else interested in personal growth to look inward to create the change they want. I love how different the book’s approach to leadership and success is, and how the author delves into some of his darkest moments to demonstrate how these crises helped improve his business and his life. This book teaches how to become an authentic, inspiring leader through working on yourself first, and provides a basis for teaching this transformation to others. If you are looking for something deeper than the average self-help and leadership, then this should be at the top of your reading list! I am giving it five out of five stars.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is good stuff, even if you hate traditional self-help. I started reading this book not being sure what I will find, but completely sure of what I didn't want to, that is cheesy ideas. In my opinion, the strongest part of the book is how practical it gets when talking about relationships and work. I loved that the author tested these ideas on his own business and family first before writing a single word; in this way, it doesn't seem invented advice. Is it a bit idealistic at times? Sure. But the core message about understanding your inner strength before life throws a punch at you is 100% spot on.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book looking for leadership tips, but it gave me so much more. The author’s raw honesty about his own panic attack and how it forced him to rethink his life really hit home for me. As a small business owner, I often push through stress until I burn out. The author shows why we shouldn't wait for a total breakdown to start taking care of your mental health, and I really agree about this.
This book is an easy, fast read that packs a massive punch for any leader.

[Lynne Modranski · Rating 5 out of 5]

If every business could run like the one Mike describes, we'd have a lot more productive workforce. I highly recommend for entrepreneurs and employees who want to be their best!