Book Commentary: Lives Of The Stoics by Ryan Holiday
The Stoics were more adamant than most other schools that philosophy is not merely a “critique of words by means of other words,” as Nietzsche put it, but instead was a means for living a good life. This idea is more relevant today than it’s ever been. These days,...
Summary of Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
In Ryan Holiday's insightful book, Ego Is The Enemy, we’re led to understand the profound impact of ego on our personal and professional lives. Through a series of powerful insights, Holiday explores the detrimental effects of ego, drawing from historical figures,...
Summary of Peak Mind by Amishi Jha
The cacophony of modern life can be overwhelming. Dr. Amishi Jha's Peak Mind opens the door to stillness. As a presentation of her research, Jha reveals the keys to unlocking our cognitive potential and cultivating a focused, resilient, and mindful mind. This short...
Summary of Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
In a world filled with distractions and constant demands on our attention, achieving success can often seem like an elusive dream. But what if there was a key to unlocking your potential and reaching your goals? Ryan Holiday's book, Discipline Is Destiny" offers...
Summary of The Mindful Brain by Daniel Siegel
In The Mindful Brain, by Daniel Siegel, M.D., a distinguished leader in the spaces of mental health and neuroscience, an innovative connection emerges between ancient mindfulness practices and cutting-edge brain research. This transformative work explores the profound...
Summary of A Guide To The Good Life by William B. Irvine
"A Guide to the Good Life" by William B. Irvine explores Stoic philosophy's relevance to modern life. Irvine presents practical techniques and psychological insights from Stoicism, providing a roadmap for a better life free from chronic dissatisfaction. He shares his...
Summary of The Four Noble Truths by The Dalai Lama
For this summary of The Four Noble Truths by The Dalai Lama. I’ve gone through the ‘popular highlights’ section of the Kindle version to extract the sections that were most highlighted by readers from all over the world. These passages were highlighted...
Summary of No Self No Problem by Chris Niebauer
Early in his career as a neuroscientist, Chris Niebauer was dismissed for exploring a connection between findings in neuroscience and ancient Buddhist wisdom. The idea of non-duality, or ‘no self’, is a concept in Buddhism, which says that there is no author of our...
Summary of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: The Most Popular Parts
I thought I would do something different for the summary of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. I’ve gone through the ‘popular highlights’ section of the Kindle version to pull out the most highlighted sections by thousands of readers from all around the world. ...
Summary of How To Fight by Thich Nhat Hanh
Part of his Mindfulness Essentials series, in How To Fight, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us to resolve conflict by watering the roots—by tending to the source of tension in our relationships. Too often, we blame the other person in interpersonal conflict. We point fingers...
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