Self Philosophy

There is a lot of stupid research out there. And many stupid questions remain. This book surveys, then builds upon the work of Cipolla, Dunning, Kruger, Peter, Murphy, and other luminous minds to explore the fascinating behaviors of Stupidity, Idiocy and Foolishness...and in doing so discovers the dangerous Villains who would make fools of us all, and a tenuous hope for our own Heroism. Would such heroism be brave … or stupid? The easy and fun way in which this book simplifies mathematically challenging concepts lets you explore the latest advances of qualitative reasoning and computer ...

VITAL SIGNS: RESURRECTING THE DYING PARTS OF YOUR POTENTIAL. Your potential isn't dead—but parts of it are on life support, barely registering a pulse. In this raw, no-bullshit guide, bestselling author Robert Walsh delivers an emergency intervention for the flatlined aspects of your ambitions. This isn't fluffy self-help; it's a critical care manual for dreams that have stopped breathing. Each chapter monitors a different vital sign of your potential, from the irregular heartbeat of your confidence to the shallow breathing of your creativity. You'll discover exactly which parts of your ...

Do you constantly feel sick and tired of being a puppet to your emotions? Often get envious of other people that live good happy lives? Or maybe you’re just looking for that new outlook on life, but just simply can’t find the answers anywhere? Stoic philosophy actually allows us to embrace our negative and detrimental emotions, and turn them into positive peaceful thoughts, thus giving us a whole new perspective on life.

What happens when we accept that everything we feel and think stems not from an immaterial spirit but from electrical and chemical activity in our brains? In this thought-provoking narrative - drawn from professional expertise as well as personal life experiences - trailblazing neurophilosopher Patricia S. Churchland grounds the philosophy of mind in the essential ingredients of biology. She reflects with humor on how she came to harmonize science and philosophy, the mind and the brain, abstract ideals and daily life.

Welcome to a fascinating collection of 30 essays that will tickle your brain with intriguing facts and thought-provoking perspectives. This book is part of an epic 50-volume series spanning diverse topics from science and philosophy to creativity and adventure in which I use AI to find answers to the questions that keep me awake at night. In these pages, we'll explore an eclectic range of subjects, from the history of hats and wigs to the nature of intelligence in animals. Why do we laugh? What exactly happens when we blush? How do deep sea creatures find a mate? This book delves into these...

Introduction You've heard about all those books that tell you ways to save money...right?! Well, I want to teach you the exact opposite.. "How Not to Save Money and Enjoy Life More"! Contents of this Book Whether it means starting a new collection that brings meaning to your life, adding a little something to your drinks to create a high-end cocktail, buying floor-standing speakers to enjoy your music even more or just buying an ergonomic office chair for your desk, this book will present many interesting ideas to expand enjoyment in your life. I am not talking about spending a fortune on ...

How seeing Earth through the eyes of an astronaut brings new wonder and meaning to life on our planet.

Before there was "Chicken Soup for the Soul" or "The Secret," there was a condemned Roman aristocrat writing philosophy by candlelight while awaiting execution. Meet Boethius: Rome's most overachieving nerd who went from Senate superstar to death row philosopher faster than you can say "political conspiracy."

Discover the Language of the Mind: The Hypnotist's Guide to Psycho-Linguistics by Patrick K. Porter, PhD was previously published as Psycho-Linguistics: The Language of the Mind. This fully revised edition includes updates on dozens of new developments in the hypnosis field, full transcripts for each of the eleven processes, which includes two never-before published techniques as developed and tested by Dr. Patrick Porter and the experts at Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers.

Commissioner Mentz's Self Actualization book on Unleashing Potential takes you on an enlightening journey through the annals of human history, revealing the profound impact of the self-actualization movement and its underlying philosophy. From ancient wisdom traditions to modern psychological theories, this book explores the various threads that have woven together to form this empowering school of thought. Delving into the historical roots of self-actualization, we uncover the wisdom of ancient civilizations and spiritual traditions that laid the foundation for personal growth and ...

Far from being a 12-step program - this is the un-program in 12 sections - Lizards Eat Butterflies deconstructs the myths that trap us into victimhood, isolation, and futility. Having traveled the world for three decades of work and with the worldwide film success of Future Dreaming, along with many lectures and workshops, he weaves the narrative of this book to create a tapestry of provoking, thoughtful, and considered reexaminations of our dominant myths and perspective impairments.

“When men are the best versions of themselves, the world is a better place.” -Kevin Samuels Shock jock, Instigator, woman hater, old school thinker, manhood specialist, image consultant, representer of manhood, fashion enthusiast, mentor or dating guru were just a few of the many names and titles given to the man named Kevin Samuels. This is a man who rose to superstardom quickly with his “You’re average at best video” that went viral over the Christmas holidays of 2020. Just saying his name in groups of people will either get them upset by his remarks on women or praised for his ...

For more than half a century, in such books as The Art of Happiness and The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace, the Dalai Lama has guided us along the path to compassion and taught us how to improve our inner lives. In A Force for Good, with the help of his longtime friend Daniel Goleman, the New York Times best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence, the Dalai Lama explains how to turn our compassionate energy outward. This revelatory and inspiring work provides a singular vision for transforming the world in practical and positive ways.

These are the early letters, poems, ideas, thoughts of a writer in the very beginning. Figuring out life, attempting to make sense of the people around, and the environment which surrounds. There are love poems, ideas, thoughts, attempts at rhyming. Clearly the very start of a career, for a young twenty something who eventually turned into a serious writer. One can be inspired to start writing, from seeing the very early attempts for a person to be understood, while figuring the world out. Journal writing at its finest, but this is no Dear Diary. Many innocent feelings and a lot of emotion....

Zen is a way of life rather than an ideology; a way of life that transcends dualistic everyday thinking to reach satori (enlightenment), a state of mind in which the oneness of all things is experienced. This is our original state of mind that becomes overlaid by the strategic egoic thinking that perceives the world in adversarial terms, of "us and them", a world of separate entities that compete for survival. Zen goes beyond the sense of self as a separate entity in the world to reach a non-dualistic perspective. One is no longer a drop in the ocean, but the whole ocean in a drop. This ...

Suppose knowledge of the foundational principle of mind and consciousness had been lost thousands of years ago. How would we know it? We wouldn't — until it was rediscovered. Richard L. Haight, three-time award-winning author, has uncovered and decoded an ancient principle that has lain dormant, hidden for thousands of years within Genesis, the first book of The Holy Bible.

Is your life running smoothly, always filled with success and happiness? Or do you sometimes face disruptions and periods of chaos? If this is the case, you need the lessons contained in this book: How industrialist Savva Mamontov could have prevented disruptions from destroying his life. Why Albert Schweitzer only grew happy and famous after turning his life upside down. The disruptive strategy that enabled Joseph Paxton, a simple gardener, to become wealthy. How it is possible that the all-powerful Knights Templar were wiped out overnight. The method conceived by Abbot Suger in the ...

Can a woman truly talk herself out of having an affair with a married man? In this stream of consciousness, the pros and cons are dramatized, as the main character tries to figure out, the hows and whys she now finds herself in this position. Her struggles are apparent, as she extols both sides of the equation, finding herself losing at the battle of loneliness. A heartfelt soliloquy, she tries to blame and rationalize. She needs to be heard

Deepak Chopra and Kimberly Snyder offer an exciting and practical program to help transform you from the inside out. Through six pillars of healthy living that focus on internal and external nourishment, sleep, living naturally, avoiding excessive stress, and better understanding the relationship between emotions and inflammatory foods, the authors offer practical tips, tools, innovative routines, and foods that will allow you to achieve your highest potential of beauty and health.

What lies at the edge of perception—and beyond the stars? Self and the Infinite: An Introduction to Solipsism and Cosmicism is a powerful volume containing two complete books that bring you face-to-face with the mysteries of existence. In Solipsism for Beginners, plunge into the ultimate exploration of self, perception, and reality. Then, in Cosmicism for Beginners, expand into the vast, indifferent universe inspired by the chilling visions of H.P. Lovecraft. Explore the Depths of Self and Reality Solipsism for Beginners guides you through a profound journey of introspection: if only your...