Mastering Emotional Intelligence through the 4+1 Phase System of Inner Child Healing and Shadow Work
by Peter Last
Getting Real With Yourself: Mastering Emotional Intelligence Through the 4+1 Phase System of Inner Child Healing and Shadow Work
Most men will never do this work.
They’ll distract, numb out, or perform their way through life.
But for those ready to stop hiding and start healing, this book is the first honest step.
Getting Real With Yourself is not another mindset book or motivational read. It’s a direct, no-fluff framework for men ready to confront the emotional habits, unresolved wounds, and survival patterns that keep them stuck in cycles of silence, shame, and disconnection.
At the heart of this book is the 4+1 Phase System—a clear, structured path that helps you:
- Uncover and heal the wounded parts of your inner child
- Identify the shadows you’ve been denying or projecting
- Develop emotional intelligence that actually shows up in your relationships, leadership, and daily life
- Rewire your internal responses with real, lasting integration—not bypassing or surface-level fixes
Whether you’ve done years of inner work or you’re just starting out, this book meets you where you are—and challenges you to go deeper.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Guided reflection prompts to get past intellectualizing and into embodiment
- Tools for emotional regulation that aren’t about “managing” your feelings, but understanding them
- A process that builds inner leadership, self-respect, and clarity—not just insight
This is a book for men who are ready to take ownership, not make excuses. It’s about doing the work with integrity, consistency, and a willingness to sit with what’s real.
If you’re tired of hiding behind anger, humor, hustle, or silence—
If you're ready to stop reading books about growth and start living it—
Then this book is your next right step.
You don’t need to be perfect. Ready to start? Grab your copy and get to work.
Let’s get real.
Common Sense Factor is an education-first publishing initiative offering clear, practical guides that help people slow down, understand what matters, and make confident decisions in everyday life.
Peter Last is the founder of Common Sense Factor Book Publishing and the author behind the Common Sense Factor collection, including the Wisdom Chronicles and What To Do First guides. An author, health coach, and hypnotherapist, Peter’s work is rooted in lived experience rather than theory. His journey began through personal struggle, where he discovered that the most meaningful lessons often emerge not from perfection, but from the quiet, imperfect moments we tend to overlook. Peter believes that being human means being unfinished—and that growth comes from awareness, not self-judgment. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold, his work encourages readers to see challenges as places where strength, clarity, and understanding can form. Rather than hiding flaws, Common Sense Factor invites people to learn from them. Across all of his books—whether focused on personal insight or practical responsibilities like home maintenance—Peter’s mission remains the same: to make wisdom easy to understand, easy to apply, and grounded in common sense. These books are not about having all the answers; they are tools to help readers ask better questions, build confidence, and respond to life with steadiness and clarity. Peter’s guiding philosophy is simple: you don’t need to be perfect to move forward—you just need to start. As he often says, “Take what resonates and leave the rest. Real wisdom begins when you discover what fits your path.”
Parenting & Self-Discovery Becoming Your Best Through Your Children V6
by Peter Last
Understand Childhood Trauma, Master Emotional Awareness, Break Generational Patterns
by Peter Last
Common Sense Factor: Home Maintenance – What To Do First is a practical decision guide designed to help homeowners understand their homes before problems arise. Rather than telling you how to fix everything, this guide focuses on awareness—what to look for, what matters most, and how to make informed decisions without panic or pressure.
By helping you slow down, observe, and prioritize, What To Do First empowers you to prevent small issues from becoming costly ones, saving time, money, and unnecessary stress. It’s not a technical manual or a sales pitch—it’s a common-sense approach to maintaining your home with clarity and confidence.