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Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the second book in the Peaceful Warrior Saga. Neither a sequel nor prequel, this adventure takes place within the context of the original book, shedding new light on the path he was to travel, and would one day teach. After a period of training with the man he calls Socrates, Dan Millman is sent away by his old mentor to apply what he has learned to everyday life...Categorized as:
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Life's Golden Ticket by Brendon Burchard
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe classic inspirational parable from the top motivation and marketing trainer and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Millionaire Messenger—a triumphant tale of personal growth and change that will inspire anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.What if you were handed a golden ticket that could magically start your life anew?That question is at the heart of Life’s Golden Ticket...Categorized as:
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Like the Flowing River by Paulo Coelho
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA breathtaking collection of reflections from one of the world's best loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho. In this riveting collection of thoughts and stories, Paulo Coelho, the author of 'The Alchemist', offers his personal reflections on a wide range of subjects from archery and music to elegance, traveling and the nature of good and evil...Categorized as:
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The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connections and Courage by Brené Brown
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsShow Up and Let Yourself be Seen Is vulnerability the same as weakness? “In our culture,” teaches Dr. Brené Brown, “we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love.” On The Power of Vulnerability, Dr...Categorized as:
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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWho are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life...Categorized as:
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 40 ratings“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber...Categorized as:
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here. Transform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now. People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way...Categorized as:
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Men, Women, and Worthiness: The Experience of Shame and the Power of Being Enough by Brené Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWe Are Enough: Engaging with the World from a Place of WorthinessCourse objectives:Summarize the differences and similarities between the experience of shame for men and women• Define guilt vs... -
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human... -
Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice by Brené Brown
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsListening Length: 3 hours and 19 minutesWith her previous bestsellers, Dr. Brené Brown helped us realize that vulnerability is the birthplace for trust, courage, joy, creativity, and love. Yet a willingness to be vulnerable means accepting that life will sometimes knock us down. Where do we find the strength to get back up? In her research on resilient people, Brené discovered a key factor...Categorized as:
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El amor hace: Descubre una vida secretamente increíble en un mundo ordinario by Bob Goff, Donald Miller
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsEl amor hace, habla acerca de historias que han impactado y transformado la vida de muchas personas en el mundo. En cada historia encontrarás un mensaje que cambiará tu perspectiva acerca del amor. Aprenderás a amar como Dios ama...Categorized as:
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The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power comes the definitive new book on decoding the behavior of the people around youRobert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery...Categorized as:
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Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention- and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOur ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening--and how to get our attention back. In the United States, teenagers can focus on one task for only sixty-five seconds at a time, and office workers average only three minutes...Categorized as:
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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam M. Grant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThink Again is a book about the benefit of doubt, and about how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong. Evidence has shown that creative geniuses are not attached to one identity, but constantly willing to rethink their stances and that leaders who admit they don't know something and seek critical feedback lead more productive and innovative teams... -
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정의란 무엇인가 by Michael J. Sandel
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsKorean edition of JUSTICE: What's the Right Thing to Do? by Michael J. Sandel, a Professor of Government at Harvard University. This book is based on the one of the most popular courses at Harvard. Praised by numerous media including BBS, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today. Translated by Lee Chang Shin...Categorized as:
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Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh, Dalai Lama XIV
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to make positive use of the very situations that usually pressure and antagonize us. For him a ringing telephone can be a signal to call us back to our true selves...Categorized as:
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratings“What does it mean to manage well?”From Ed Catmull, co-founder (with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter) of Pixar Animation Studios, comes an incisive book about creativity in business—sure to appeal to readers of Daniel Pink, Tom Peters, and Chip and Dan Heath. Creativity, Inc...Categorized as:
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Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsJay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life...Categorized as:
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Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by James R. Doty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGrowing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed and paralyzed by a stroke. Today he is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, of which the Dalai Lama is a founding benefactor...Categorized as:
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Inward by Yung Pueblo
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsInward is a collection of poetry, quotes, and prose that explores the movement from self love to unconditional love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly try to know ourselves. It serves as a reminder to the reader that healing, transformation, and freedom are possible...Categorized as:
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Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe collection of ten absorbing tales by master psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom uncovers the mysteries, frustrations, pathos, and humor at the heart of the therapeutic encounter...Categorized as:
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Love Notes From The Hollow Tree by Jarod K. Anderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPoet and podcaster Jarod K. Anderson (creator of The CryptoNaturalist Podcast and author of Field Guide to the Haunted Forest) celebrates the natural world with warmth and humor. The poetry and prose in this collection are love letters to impermanence, to our kinship with nature, to our strange ability to conjure meaning...Categorized as:
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Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason by Seth Andrews, Matt Dillahunty
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this 190-page autobiography, Seth Andrews (host of The Thinking Atheist) recounts his religious upbringing, his years in Christian schools, his decade as a Christian broadcaster, his ultimate apostasy, and how a 30-year believer could one day come to create one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet...Categorized as:
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Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFrom the celebrated author of Inward comes a new collection of poetry and short prose focused on understanding how past wounds impact our present relationships. In The Love Between Us, Yung Pueblo describes how intense emotions accumulate in our subconscious and condition us to act and react in certain ways... -
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Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao by Wayne W. Dyer
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFive hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good...Categorized as:
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Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIf you think the world is coming to an end, think again: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science...Categorized as:
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The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Jonathan Haidt, Greg Lukianoff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratings'Excellent, their advice is sound . . . liberal parents, in particular, should read it' Financial TimesThe New York Times bestsellerWhat doesn't kill you makes you weakerAlways trust your feelingsLife is a battle between good people and evil peopleThese three Great Untruths contradict basic psychological principles about well-being, as well as ancient wisdom from many cultures...Categorized as:
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Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by Eric Greitens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYou cannot bounce back from hardship. You can only move through it. There is a path through pain to wisdom, through suffering to strength, and through fear to courage if we have the virtue of resilience.In 2012, Eric Greitens unexpectedly heard from a former SEAL comrade, a brother-in-arms he hadn't seen in a decade. Zach Walker had been one of the toughest of the tough... -
Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure by Robert De Board, Kenneth Grahame
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOver 3 million copies sold worldwide and translated into seven languages! For over 25 years Counselling for Toads has provided readers with a warm and engaging introduction to counselling, brought to life by Toad and his friends from Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows... -
Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt by Arthur C. Brooks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!To get ahead today, you have to be a jerk, right?Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on television. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls...Categorized as:
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