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“Know what is enough, and you’ll be rich.” — Lao Tzu The world wants you to want more. Why? Because the more you desire, the more attached you become to…
Work-life balance is a scam
When it comes to work-life balance our culture celebrates two opposite philosophies. You’re forced into a false dilemma: do great work or live a great…
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The unknown Indian philosopher
He was raised to be a World Leader by the Theosophical Society. He was supposed to be the next great teacher who would usher in a new world...
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If you read any book this year, read this
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There is no tomorrow
"The more you focus on time—past and future—the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is..."
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How to avoid becoming a person you hate
If you are living for the praises of others, you have lost your purpose in life...
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9 Lessons from Matthew McConaughey
In my tent, grappling with my demons, I couldn’t sleep, so I quit trying. Instead, I stripped off my clothes, along with every badge, banner…
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12 Lessons From Kahlil Gibran
Love not a half lover, nor befriend a half friend. Indulge not in the work of the half talented. Live not a half life, nor die a half death...
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12 Lessons From The Greatest Ronin
Miyamoto Musashi is one of the greatest swordsman in Japanese history. He won 61 duels by the age of 29.
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