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The Cure for the Sickness of Modern Society – Henry David Thoreau

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“In society you will not find health, but in nature. Unless our feet at least stood in the midst of nature, all our faces would be pale and livid.” Henry David Thoreau, A Natural History of Massachusetts A growing body of research shows that spending time in nature elevates our mood, reduces stress, enhances […]

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Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable – Tim Grover

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Tim Grover reveals the mindset of elite performers - and shows how we can push beyond our limits and achieve more.

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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft – Stephen King

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Writing advice from one of the best-selling authors of all time.

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The War of Art – Steven Pressfield

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This book explores the psychological force which holds us back from harnessing our creative potential and realizing worthwhile goals.

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Nietzsche’s Most Important Tool for Self-Transformation

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In this video, we explore why most people’s attempts to control the animal side of their nature backfire, and we examine why Nietzsche believed that sublimation was a solution to this problem.

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Nietzsche’s Most Important Tool for Self-Transformation

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Counsels and Maxims – Arthur Schopenhauer

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Arthur Schopenhauer, history's greatest pessimist philosopher, offers practical and profound wisdom to help us live a better life.

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Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us – Robert Hare

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The world’s leading expert on psychopathy explains what psychopaths are, how to recognize their manipulative behavior, and how to protect ourselves from the harm they can cause.

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