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Reading Guide: The Timeless Practical Wisdom of The Richest Man in Babylon
Why should you spend your time reading a book written a century ago, told as a series of ancient Babylonian fables? Because our money...
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Opportunity Cost: The Mental Model That Helps You Make Smarter Life and Investment Decisions
What if you could think like Warren Buffett or Benjamin Franklin in your everyday life? Opportunity cost is one of the mental models that...
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Building Your Life Blueprint: Strategic Life Planning Lessons from Sun Tzu, Benjamin Franklin & Marcus Aurelius
In an age where we're overwhelmed by options, how do we ensure that we’re not just busy, but actively and strategically planning our life?...
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The Wisdom of Habits: Crafting Daily Rituals for Lifelong Success with Aristotle, Confucius, and Benjamin Franklin
Discover how the simple wisdom of daily habits can transform your life, guided by the timeless insights of history’s greatest thinkers....
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Letting Go of Emotional Baggage: Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Confucius
Letting go of emotional baggage is like removing a heavy backpack you’ve unknowingly carried for years—filled with past disappointments,...
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How Do I Find My Purpose? - The Life & Lessons of Viktor Frankl
Viktor Frankl lived a life that was both profoundly tragic and deeply illuminating—an experience you would never wish upon anyone. Yet,...
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Seven Insights from Robert Sapolsky on Understanding and Managing Stress
Robert Sapolsky, a Stanford University neuroscientist and author, is renowned for his research on stress, behavior, and the intersection...
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Twelve Insights from Warren Buffett on How to Get and Stay Rich
Warren Buffett, often referred to as the "Oracle of Omaha," is one of the most successful investors of all time and a long-time CEO of...
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Ten Practices from Thich Nhat Hahn for Quieting the Mind
Thich Nhat Hanh, a renowned Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and prolific author, has written extensively on mindfulness and the...
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Seven Lessons from Viktor Frankl on Finding Contentment and Meaning
Viktor Frankl, a renowned Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist, is best known for his groundbreaking work in existential psychology and...
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Nine Insights from Edward O. Wilson on the Interconnectedness of Life
Edward O. Wilson, a renowned biologist and ecologist, made significant contributions to our understanding of biodiversity and the...
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Eight Insights from Herbert A. Simon on Making Better Decisions
Herbert A. Simon, a pioneer in the fields of cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence, provided several key insights into...
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Ten Lessons from Baltasar Gracián on Navigating Complex Situations
Baltasar Gracián, a 17th-century Spanish philosopher and writer, is renowned for his influential work " The Pocket Oracle and Art of...
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Seven Concepts from Carl Jung on Better Understanding the Self
Carl Jung, born on July 26, 1875, in Switzerland, was a pioneering psychologist who founded analytical psychology. Initially...
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Eight Lessons from Winston Churchill on Creating Vision & Purpose
Winston Churchill, born on November 30, 1874, into the aristocratic family of the Dukes of Marlborough, was a prominent British...
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Ten Principles from Carl von Clausewitz on Strategic Planning
Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian general and military theorist, is best known for his seminal work "On War" (Vom Kriege), which delves...
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Ten Principles from Leonardo da Vinci on the Benefits of Continual Learning
Leonardo da Vinci, one of history's greatest polymaths, is a prime example of the transformative power of continual learning. Born on...
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Eight Insights from Will Durant on the Benefits of Studying History
Will Durant, the renowned historian and philosopher, is best known for his comprehensive work, The Story of Civilization , which he...
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Seven Insights From Marcus Aurelius on the Benefits of Introspection
Marcus Aurelius, born in 121 AD in Rome, was one of the most significant figures in ancient history, both as a Roman Emperor and as a...
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Ten Teachings from Mahatma Gandhi on Avoiding Destructive Conflicts
Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1869, is revered globally for his leadership in India's struggle for independence from...
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