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After wrapping up Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (book summary and top quotes), I decided to stay on the theme of philosophy and Stoicism by reading Enchiridion by Epictetus. The first thing you'll need to do when you want to read any ancient book …
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Just looking for top quotes? You can find them here: 40 Marcus Aurelius Quotes, 7 Deep Questions, & More from Meditations Believe it or not, it took me awhile to warm up to Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Why? If you decide to read the book …
Looking for the full book summary? You can find it here: How to Live a Good Life according to "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius (Book Summary) Due to post length, I had to split the book summary from this post of top Marcus Aurelius quotes. But, …
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As a Man Thinketh by James Allen (Amazon) lives up to the hype. It's like the combination of highlights from Man's Search for Meaning (book summary) + The Alchemist (book summary) + The Untethered Soul (book summary) + The Purpose Driven Life …
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In Stillness is the Key (Amazon), I feel like Ryan Holiday simply set out to write a guide to the good life—it just so happens that you can weave a theme of stillness through that guide. If you're new to philosophy or spirituality, this book is …
Looking for the full book summary? You can find it here: 35 Human Learnings from "The Lessons of History" by Will & Ariel Durant (Book Summary) Civilization owes Will and Ariel Durant a debt of gratitude for dedicating their lives to the study …
