Category: Book Reviews
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The content emphasizes the importance of self-education, utilizing resources like the internet, and creating a learning schedule for personal growth.
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Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” delves into overcoming resistance, emphasizing the importance of persistence and treating creativity like a profession.
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“Lives of the Stoics” by Ryan Holiday explores stoic philosophy emphasizing endurance, self-restraint, and action over talk, offering practical wisdom.
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“Digital Minimalism” by Cal Newport highlights the importance of solitude, walking, and true social connections, advocating a digital declutter for better living.
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Epictetus advises standing by wise decisions and not fearing misunderstanding. Reliability, growth mindset, and emotional control facilitate taking a stand.
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“Men’s Work” by Connor Beaton empowers men to navigate challenges, improve themselves, and cultivate healthy relationships.
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The Joys of Compounding by Gautam Baid is a powerful ode to lifelong learning, emphasizing the rewards of delayed gratification, the significance of mentors, and the value of reading. Baid urges readers to apply their knowledge, embrace humility, and extend assistance to others. He also delves into the concept of the hedonic treadmill, which can…
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“The Daily Laws” by Robert Greene is a collection of powerful lessons from his works, providing valuable insights.
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Nothing Is Impossible Ryan talks about having the wrong mindset when facing a problem or challenge. We let the thought creep in that this thing is impossible and why even try it? He quotes Leo Tolstoy, “There is no deed in this life so impossible that you cannot do it. Your whole life should be…
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Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman made me weary the first few pages because I thought it was going to be another self-help book, full of fluff, that could have been a blog post, but the longer I read, the more I realized that Burkeman was setting us up to view time management differently. …
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