Self Philosophy

With the lucid verve and solid scientific grounding of an Oliver Sacks or Malcolm Gladwell, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler guides listeners on a fascinating tour of the bedrock of our existence - the way our senses perceive everything and everyone in the world around us. Why does one person see Jesus in a shower curtain, get a "bad feeling" about someone they've just met, or hear a conversation so differently than the other person? Boxer Wachler describes some of the mysterious medical conditions that cause non-psychiatric hallucinations and neurological mix-ups.

¡No esperes más! y descubre cómo el estoicismo y la filosofía estoica puede ayudarte a cultivar la autodisciplina y una vida plena.

This audiobook contains wisdom quotes from many renowned Western philosophers and leaders: Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Heraclitus, Marcus Aurelius, Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln, Sigmund Freud, Michel De Montaigne, and Friedrich Nietzsche. These quotes cover many aspects of life, such as spirituality, motivation, happiness, health, and success.

Combining the deft social analysis of Where Good Ideas Come From with the optimistic arguments of Everything Bad Is Good for You, New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's Future Perfect makes the case that a new model of political change is on the rise, transforming everything from local governments to classrooms, from protest movements to health care. Johnson paints a compelling portrait of this new political worldview.

A New Year hails a new beginning for most of us. Some may resolve to quit smoking, lose weight, get a new job or get our finances in order. By February, some of our resolve has vanished, mainly because we couldn’t get over ourselves. We’re our own worst enemies when it comes to change. What most of us need is a plan that we can understand and stick to, through all of the hurdles, temptations, and stress that enter our lives.

What if your greatest heartbreak could lead you to your deepest strength? Divorce isn’t just the end of a marriage — it’s the unmaking of a world. In the wake of confusion, anger, grief, and fear, it’s easy to lose yourself. But you don’t have to. This short, powerful guide draws on the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to help you navigate divorce with courage, presence, and integrity. In under 20,000 words, you’ll find 15 focused chapters offering practical tools and emotional grounding to help you: Regain control of your mindset Parent with calm and ...

A Arte da Guerra é a bíblia dos estrategistas. Sai do universo militar para conquistar o mundo político e empresarial. Há mais de 2.500 anos, o general chinês Sun Tzu compilou os personagens filosóficos que sintetizam estratégias eficientes. Mistério, dissimulação, astúcia e surpresa são os pilares deste tratado. Um livro profundo, repleto de metáforas, que encanta e intriga os estudiosos no mundo todo.

As we enter the operating room, the mother embraces me tightly. "I'm entrusting her to you," she says. She notices the hint of a tear in my eye. Her daughter's life is quite literally in our hands; there's no other way to put it. "Scalpel for Dreznik," Dr. Dlugy commands, as we stand before an abdomen distended by the tumor. "Make the incision." In a sensitive way yet sharp as a surgeon's knife, Dr. Dreznik, a pediatric surgeon, describes the most special, emotional, and overwhelming stories of life, illnesses and death. It's the world in which one of the most beautiful missions of humanity...

In a world where philosophy is often reduced to catch-phrases and empty theories, this is a passionate defence of logic and consistency as the keys to happiness. Personal effectiveness, the basis of well-being and success, results from rational goals, workable plans and relentless action. In the areas of career, health, relationships and investments, this essay shows how to let go of wasteful propositions, pursue compatible goals, cultivate perseverance and resilience, minimize problems and maximize opportunities. Inspired by the teachings of Aristotle, Maimonides, Erasmus, Montaigne, ...

If you have not yet attained the desired results in your life, this book is for you. If you want to find shortcuts to achieving more with less effort, this book will teach you: How a disoriented man like Philip Neri became extraordinarily successful What Mozart should have done to grow wealthy instead of working himself to death How the Count of St Germain made strides in his career by simply keeping his eyes open What healers like Rembert Dodoens are teaching us about asymmetry Hannibal's method for finding shortcuts in situations where he was vastly outnumbered.This book presents ...

In life, everybody has to face obstacles. Will you panic and fall apart, or take the necessary steps? By using real-life examples, this book will teach you: How Teresa of Avila, a dirt-poor nun, raised funds to start thirty-two monasteries. What enabled Cabeza de Vaca to survive and thrive after being shipwrecked. How Franz Josef I kept an empire running smoothly for 65 years despite constant problems. Xenophon's method for dealing successfully with life-or-death problems. What enabled Cagliostro to rise to fame and fortune after 19 years of dismal failure. This book provides practical ...

Sequentiality provides a simple, but highly effective prescription for personal development. By means of real-life examples, this book will show you how to find the right sequence of steps. Amongst others, you will learn: How Luigi Cornaro overcame terminal illness and got to live 102 years The reason that made Giotto go backwards in his artistic development in order to attain financial success Which steps Giacomo Casanova took in order to become wealthy How biologist George Mendel failed miserably in his career goal, but still found happiness The huge error that destroyed Charles Dickens' ...

Learning a simple formula for thriving in difficult times is everybody's wish. We all want to be able to surmount obstacles and move through life smoothly, without becoming intimidated by difficulties. The Ancient Greeks took pride in their practical approach to life: How they assessed situations, made decisions, and pursued complex goals. This book presents the principles they used for solving problems and getting things done. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world as it was twenty-five centuries ago, and learn what the Ancient Greeks had to say about all important aspects of life?...

In a tranquil clearing where the sun barely pierces the canopy, a woman sits by an old stone well. Her features are soft yet etched with a haunting hollowness, an expression that speaks volumes about her inner turmoil. She glances at the still water below, but the fear that grips her heart forbids her to look too closely. The murky depths obscure her reflection, and perhaps, like many of us, she is afraid of what she may see. "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." – Aristotle. This poignant scene reflects a universal struggle: the quest for identity in a world rife with noise ...

Oliver Jeffers follows the human path from the dawn of our species through history, sharing profound, sometimes poignant, commentary on our present, and then offers a challenge: Where do we go from here? How can we create new stories and new systems that allow all of humanity to flourish? How can we journey toward a collective and robust future?

Muses and Meanderings is a collection of essays, articles, comic sketches, and general ramblings. It is something to dip into when you fancy something a bit different, want to promote a discussion, or need a slightly different, possibly somewhat warped, take on life. I make no apologies for my political or religious leanings; if you don’t like them, please feel free to use them as a jump off point to your own counter arguments, or just agree to disagree. As Kenny Everett used to say; ‘It’s all done in the best possible taste!’ Except, actually, some of it isn't!

Dive headfirst into the exhilarating, no-holds-barred world of "The F--k-It Philosophy: Embrace Authenticity and Live Unapologetically," where the mantra of 'F--k-It' isn't just a phrase—it's a revolution. Author Dr. Sann Vann brings you a bold, liberating guide that dares to challenge the status quo and empowers you to live your life unapologetically.

Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Penelope Drayton Spence has been hired by two of the world’s richest men to track down and interview enlightened people who may have arrived at the Fourth Awakening. The problem, as fast she can locate a potential candidate, they have a nasty habit of mysteriously vanishing. These “Chronicles” are written in the "Serial Novel" format Charles Dickens famously used for the “Pickwick Papers” and many of his later books. It is also the format magazines such as “The Saturday Evening Post” made popular not that long ago. THIS SERIES OF NOVELLAS WILL ...

There is no higher praise we can give people than to say they have good character. But what does this mean, really? What makes this quality so essential to achieving personal success and fulfillment? More importantly, how can we build our own character and live more satisfying lives? Reflecting society's diversity, the contributors to this unique collection of essays speak from various cultural and professional backgrounds to share their observations on living with integrity, honesty, and compassion.

"Zen Benefiel, literally, takes us with him on his journey from drums to conundrums. His mind is facile as he weaves a narrative ranging from deep within the esoteric/ufology subculture to lessons of marriage, family, and business life. He draws upon archetypal psychology with a particular appreciation for the creative godhead archetype. If you read this book with an open heart, you may find yourself discovering new vistas of your own." ~Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD Host, New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel 'Stubbing My T.O.E on Purpose' by Bruce 'Zen' Benefiel is a thought-provoking and ...