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For more than a century, Sun Tzu's writings in The Art of War have been studied by millions of people from business leaders to military strategists. It occurred to me that Sun Tzu's writings not only provide guidance in warfare strategies, but also for individuals who are battling their own personal demons and desire greater peace. This small audiobook was made with the purpose of recovery in mind - whether it be from addiction, broken relationships, or suffering from attachment wounds. It models Sun Tzu's format while focusing on the art of finding peace.

The 20/20 Life Vision Challenge is a program created to bring together all facets and eras of life into one holistic picture, so that you can better tune to your true purpose, nurture your gifts, and have a more fulfilling and productive overall experience. The journey is broken down into three phases - Discovery, Self-Assessment, and Vision Creation - which are featured in two sections: the Guidebook and Workbook.

Le Lagom, c'est l'art de la simplicité à la suédoise. Pas vraiment traduisible, le mot signifie "ni trop, ni trop peu". Anne Thoumieux, journaliste, propose une approche à 360° de ce phénomène de modération tout sauf ennuyeuse qui pourrait bien aider à construire une société meilleure pour demain. Elle étudie le Lagom à travers les différents aspects de notre vie : qu'est-ce qu'éduquer, travailler Lagom ? Recevoir Lagom ? À quoi ressemble la mode, la beauté, le bien-être Lagom ?

We place such overinflated importance on originality and uniqueness that we are prime candidates for being fooled, by thought, that our creations are indeed unique and very original. We are 100 percent unable to see ourselves in the perspective of seven billion minds thinking thoughts all day long. To think that anything we come up with is new and original, is astonishingly naive. To think that our particular opinion on any topic is the right one, the smart one, the educated one, is severely delusional.

The premise of this book is based on the recognition that thought is an activity in human beings that (1) proceeds in a fragmented way and that (2) basically cannot be halted. We cannot opt out of thinking. The conclusion is that this accounts for human suffering, lack of direction, and chaos in daily actions and decisions. This leads to the further conclusion that thinking is not something we do, it is something that is being done in us.

Mit diesem smarten Biohacking Guide verwandelt sich dein Leben in ein grenzenloses Abenteuer. Du lernst mit einfachen Biohacks und Performance Tools in kürzester Zeit. Mit den in diesem Buch vorgestellten Prinzipien wirst du dein Gehirn und deinen Körper zu Höchstleistungen pushen. 

Join some cuddly puppies for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today, they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life, and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen puppy guide you to enlightenment.

What does it mean to be beautiful? Bernadette Fisers has spent a career in fashion, hair and makeup, travelling the world to work on famous faces - so she knows better than most that beauty is much more than skin deep. Anyone can be beautiful, and it starts simply with loving yourself. In this wise little audiobook, she shares a lifetime’s worth of tips for creating the kind of inner and outer beauty that makes you glow - simple truths like kindness, authenticity, acceptance and generosity that shine through and make life richer and more joyful.  

Suffering, in one form or another, is present in all of our lives. But why do we suffer? On one reading, this is a question about the causes of physical and emotional suffering. On another, it is a question about whether suffering has a point or purpose or value. In this groundbreaking book, Michael Brady argues that suffering is vital for the development of virtue, and hence for us to live happy or flourishing lives.

This audiobook is the ultimate self-discipline master guide: It aims to teach you how to develop the self-discipline you require to pursue your goals while avoiding distractions that tend to derail your goal pursuit. Make the best use of this wonderful opportunity and learn how to unlock your self-discipline right now.

In an era of seemingly inevitable obstacles, increasing chaos, and worn-out debates comes a refreshing combination of a better future with actionable, step-by-step plans of attack. Freequill dives deep to uncover the origins of our reoccurring challenges, exploring the murky waters of capitalism, consumerism, and our ancient monetary system. Key topics are carefully broken down along an approachable and entertaining journey packed with fresh perspectives and real-world examples.

Yoga Classics Vol. 1 inspires your meditations and your yoga practice with sage advice from true yoga masters. Included in this volume are the doctrine and practice of yoga by Swami Mukerji yogi of the South India Order and an introduction to yoga by Annie Besant.

Declutter Your Mind will show you a simple action plan to quiet your mind and free yourself from negative thoughts that you can begin to use immediately. Unlike other guides that simply show you a bunch of "theories" or confusing exercises, this audiobook will show you a simple step-by-step action plan that will produce results if you apply them consistently.

Life is short, and it can be sweet. Contemplating death is looking into a mirror that allows us to see these simple facts clearly, as if for the first time. We have every reason to believe that we have but one life to live - and no good reasons to believe otherwise - and death marks the termination of each life. Examining this reality opens doors to understanding ourselves, each other, connection, love, and life itself in an entirely new way.

This audiobook discusses the history and foundation of Stoicism in detail. It also explores the three main disciplines of Stoicism as well as the modern-day gurus of Stoicism. To understand and practice Stoicism is to also understand and internalize the history of this philosophical school and to know the foundations of it. Where we are right now and who we are as a people is because of the history we have behind us. To truly become a Stoic, you must understand the great Stoics of ancient philosophy.

Planking for Pizza started with an epiphany. Jessica Pack decided to “start where she was” and share her true self as the first step in a journey to self-acceptance and rejection of low self-esteem. To her great surprise, her Instagram selfie posts and blog made her a social media star with followers praising her revelatory approach to becoming whole by accepting every part of herself.

This audiobook looks at meditation as a way to calm the mind and attain a sense of inner peace, and it is the only effective long-term method that has proven to have real benefits and to be able to free your mind from the worries and mental stress and anguish that the challenges you have in your life may bring. The Stoic life like that is completely attainable, and it is among the many reasons why people all over the world have turned to Stoic meditation for the betterment of their health and well-being, mind, body, and soul.

Le questioni principali di questo volume - pubblicato nel 1894, quando Steiner ottenne il dottorato di filosofia a Rostock - riguardano il ruolo della filosofia, considerata quale arte, nei riguardi della libertà umana; che cosa sia quest'ultima.

La "filosofia della libertà" è la base filosofica degli scritti posteriori di Steiner . In questo volume si è tentato di mostrare che l'esperienza del pensare, giustamente compresa, è già un'esperienza spirituale.

This inspirational diary of insights and reflections by the artist/bookseller/conservator Leo Madrigal (AKA Lorenzo de la Paz) addresses logically and with compassion every topic vital to an overall philosophy of life.

Texte majeur de la philosophie politique, le "Discours de la servitude volontaire" a fait de La Boétie un des précurseurs de la désobéissance civile. Il pose la question de la légitimité de l'autorité sur une population, pour devenir un véritable mode d'emploi pour ne pas être dupe du pouvoir : ce n'est pas en luttant contre la tyrannie qu'on peut l'abattre, mais en comprenant ses mécanismes pour ne plus en être dupe.