Alchemy of Self | 1' - 10' Deep Dives
Episodes
10' - Trading in the Zone
29 Oct 2024
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The excerpt from Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas argues that successful trading is primarily a mental game, and the key to consistently winning ...
6' - The Art of Simple Living
29 Oct 2024
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The provided texts offer a guide to simple living through the lens of Zen Buddhism. The first source, excerpts from "The Art of Simple Living," provid...
6' - Metahuman
29 Oct 2024
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The source is an excerpt from the audiobook "Metahuman" by Deepak Chopra, summarized on a YouTube video. Chopra argues that our everyday reality is a ...
9' - Godel Escher Bach - The Golden Braid
29 Oct 2024
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The source text is an excerpt from Douglas Hofstadter's book Gödel, Escher, Bach. The excerpt explores the concept of self-reference and how it mani...
5' - Thinking, Fast and Slow
29 Oct 2024
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The excerpts are taken from Daniel Kahneman's book Thinking, Fast and Slow, which explores the two systems of thinking in the human mind. System 1 ...
5' - How To Change Your Mind
29 Oct 2024
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The provided text excerpts come from the book "How To Change Your Mind" by Michael Pollan. The book explores the history and scientific research of ps...
4' - The Second Mountain
29 Oct 2024
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The text explores how individuals can transition from pursuing a life of personal success to a life of service and commitment to others, a journey ref...
6' - Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life
29 Oct 2024
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The provided text excerpts come from Wayne Dyer's book "Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao," which is a modern interp...
7' - Welcoming the Unwelcome
29 Oct 2024
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The source is a chapter from the book "Welcoming the Unwelcome" by Pema Chödrön, a Buddhist nun and teacher. The chapter focuses on the practice of...
2' - Your Future Self
29 Oct 2024
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Professor Hal Hershfield's research explores the disconnect people feel with their future selves and how this disconnect influences decision-making. H...
5' - The Four Noble Truths of Love
29 Oct 2024
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The book, The Four Noble Truths of Love, explores the application of Buddhist principles to romantic relationships. Author Susan Piver, a Western Bud...
8' - The Information Philosopher
29 Oct 2024
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This excerpt from The Information Philosopher by John L. Casti explores the philosophical problem of free will by examining the history of the con...
3' - Island of Stone Money
29 Oct 2024
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Milton Friedman’s 1991 article "Island of Stone Money" compares the Yapese monetary system to the gold standard used by the U.S. in the 1930s. The Y...
3' - I Dare You!
29 Oct 2024
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"I Dare You!" is a motivational self-help book by William H. Danforth that challenges readers to strive for personal growth and fulfillment. It presen...
7' - Tibetan Book of the Dead
29 Oct 2024
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The sources explore the Tibetan Book of the Dead, a text that guides individuals through the "bardo" or intermediate state between death and rebirth. ...
9' - Mind Without Measure
29 Oct 2024
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The sources consist of a collection of public talks given by J. Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher, during the 1980s. These talks, focused on ...
7' - The Power of Now
29 Oct 2024
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the book "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. This book is a guide to spiritual enlightenment that emphas...
5' - The Four Agreements
29 Oct 2024
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This text is an excerpt from The Four Agreements, a self-help book by don Miguel Ruiz. It is based on Toltec wisdom, which focuses on personal freedo...
7' - The Buddha's Brain
29 Oct 2024
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The provided text appears to be an excerpt from the book "The Buddha's Brain" by Rick Hanson. The book explores how the brain functions, how it can ch...
5' - The Power of Myth
29 Oct 2024
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The excerpts are from a conversation between Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell, exploring the power of myth in shaping human lives and understanding the...
5' - The Biology of Belief
29 Oct 2024
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The excerpts are from a book called "The Biology of Belief" by Bruce Lipton. Lipton argues that our beliefs, rather than our genes, are the primary ...
9' - I Am a Strange Loop
25 Oct 2024
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Douglas Hofstadter's I Am a Strange Loop is a book that explores the nature of consciousness, self, and the "I." Hofstadter argues that the "I" is a...
9' - A New Concept of the Universe
25 Oct 2024
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The source is an excerpt from Walter Russell's "A New Concept of the Universe," which outlines his cosmology, challenging conventional scientific theo...
4' - Your Money or Your Life
25 Oct 2024
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"Your Money or Your Life" is a self-help book offering a nine-step program to transform your relationship with money and achieve financial independen...
3' - The Peter Principle
25 Oct 2024
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The source is an excerpt from a book titled "The Peter Principle," which discusses the concept that employees in hierarchical organizations tend to be...
2' - The Paradox of Choice
25 Oct 2024
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The source, an excerpt from Barry Schwartz's book "The Paradox of Choice," argues that while freedom of choice is a core American value, the sheer abu...
8' - Self-Remembering
24 Oct 2024
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The texts presented explore the concept of self-remembering as articulated by G.I. Gurdjieff and his followers. This practice involves becoming awar...
8' - The Journey to No Self
24 Oct 2024
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The Journey to No-Self is a book that is a personal account of a mystical experience. It tells the story of an author's journey to experience a state...
8' - The Butterfly's Dream
24 Oct 2024
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"The Butterfly's Dream: In Search of the Roots of Zen" by Albert Low is a book exploring the fundamental nature of consciousness and the origin of hum...
9' - AI - The Leopold Aschenbrenner Conversation
24 Oct 2024
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The podcast recording discusses the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications for the future. The discussion ce...
8' - Out of Your Mind
24 Oct 2024
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The provided text, an excerpt from Alan Watts’ book Out of Your Mind, critiques two prevalent Western understandings of the universe: the ceramic ...
7' - AI - The Resurrection Machine
24 Oct 2024
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Ben Hunt of Epsilon Theory explores the implications of generative AI, arguing that it can serve as a "resurrection machine" capable of preserving and...
10' - I Am That
23 Oct 2024
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The sources are a compilation of questions and answers between Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a Hindu spiritual teacher, and various questioners. The excha...
8' - The Wisdom of Insecurity
23 Oct 2024
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Alan Watts' The Wisdom of Insecurity is a book that explores the nature of human experience, and particularly, our anxieties about the future and ou...
1' - My Plan For Living To 156
23 Oct 2024
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This is an ebook written by Dan Sullivan, founder of the Strategic Coach program, that encourages readers to extend their life expectancies. Sullivan ...
7' - Secrets of Mental Supremacy
23 Oct 2024
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This book excerpt, Secrets of Mental Supremacy, by W. R. C. Latson, M.D., provides a practical guide for developing mental power. The author emphasiz...
7' - The Mental Cure
23 Oct 2024
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The source, "The Mental Cure", by Warren Felt Evans explores the relationship between the mind and the body. The author argues that the human soul is ...
7' - The Power of Concentration
23 Oct 2024
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Theron Dumont's "The Power of Concentration" is a self-help guide designed to help readers develop their mental focus and self-mastery. The book emph...
8' - The Creative Process in the Individual
23 Oct 2024
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"The Creative Process in the Individual" by Thomas Troward is a spiritual treatise that explores the concept of the creative power inherent within eac...
8' - The Dore Lectures on Mental Science
23 Oct 2024
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Both "The Dore Lectures on Mental Science" and "The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science" by Thomas Troward focus on the nature of the relationship be...
1' - Greatest Salesman in the World
23 Oct 2024
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The text presents excerpts from Og Mandino's book, "The Greatest Salesman in the World," a motivational self-help book. The excerpts present a series ...
4' - Wake The Solar Plexis
23 Oct 2024
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This excerpt from Elizabeth Towne's "Wake The Solar Plexis" argues that a person's well-being and success depend on their ability to tap into the powe...
9' - Pointers
23 Oct 2024
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This collection of excerpts from "Pointers from Nisargadatta Maharaj" documents conversations between the author, Ramesh S. Balsekar, and Sri Nisargad...
1' - The Richest Man in Babylon
23 Oct 2024
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The source is a book called The Richest Man in Babylon, which provides advice on financial prosperity and success based on parables set in ancient Ba...
6' - The God Number
22 Oct 2024
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The provided text appears to be excerpts from a book titled "It's Just Time" by Martin A. Armstrong, former Chairman of Princeton Economics Internatio...
3' - Self-Help
22 Oct 2024
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"Self-Help," a book by Samuel Smiles, argues that hard work and perseverance are essential for success in life. The book features numerous biographica...
2' - Acres of Diamonds
22 Oct 2024
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The source is a lecture entitled “Acres of Diamonds” delivered by Russell H. Conwell, a minister and educator. Conwell argues that wealth is withi...
3' - The Magic Story
22 Oct 2024
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The provided text is an excerpt from Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey's "The Magic Story." The story follows the narrator's encounter with a man named Stu...
4' - What All the World's A-Seeking
22 Oct 2024
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Ralph Waldo Trine's "What All the World's A-Seeking" is a book that argues for the importance of service and love as the foundation for a fulfilling a...
5' - How to Find Your Real Self
22 Oct 2024
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Mildred Mann's "How to Find Your Real Self" presents a metaphysical guide to self-discovery and spiritual growth. The book encourages readers to unde...
6' - A Textbook of Theosophy
22 Oct 2024
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**C.W. Leadbeater's "A Textbook of Theosophy" is a foundational text of Theosophical thought, offering a detailed explanation of the universe and the ...
4' - Above Life's Turmoil
22 Oct 2024
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"Above Life's Turmoil" by James Allen is a book that advocates for self-improvement and spiritual enlightenment through the practice of inner peace. I...
6' - Master Key System
22 Oct 2024
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The sources provide an extensive overview of the "Master Key System", a self-help philosophy that emphasizes the power of thought and its ability to ...
3' - The Path of Prosperity
22 Oct 2024
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James Allen’s "The Path of Prosperity" is a self-help book that examines the interconnectedness of thoughts and actions with material outcomes. The ...
3' - Byways to Blessedness
22 Oct 2024
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"Byways to Blessedness" is a book by James Allen that guides readers on a path to spiritual enlightenment. The book utilizes a series of chapters expl...
2' - Aesop's Fables
22 Oct 2024
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The provided text consists of excerpts from a collection of Aesop's Fables, a compilation of short stories, each featuring animal characters, that aim...
2' - Think and Grow Rich
22 Oct 2024
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The source is a collection of excerpts from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, a self-help book published in 1937. The text focuses on Hill's philo...
1' - Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude
22 Oct 2024
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"Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude" is a self-help book that outlines 17 principles for achieving success in life. The book emphasizes the im...
6' - Thomas Troward Bible Sacred Language
22 Oct 2024
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The text is a collection of excerpts from a PDF that explores the meaning of the Bible in light of the teachings of Thomas Troward. The excerpts exam...
5' - Siddhartha
22 Oct 2024
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The text is an excerpt from Hermann Hesse’s novel "Siddhartha," an Indian tale that follows the spiritual journey of a young Brahman named Siddharth...
6' - The Power of Thought
22 Oct 2024
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"The Power of Thought" by Henry Thomas Hamblin is a book that explores the profound connection between our thoughts and our lives. Hamblin asserts tha...
6' - The Science of Being Great
22 Oct 2024
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This text is a chapter-by-chapter excerpt from the book, "The Science of Being Great," by Wallace D. Wattles, a self-help guide focused on personal gr...
7’ - The Life of the Spirit
22 Oct 2024
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"The Life of the Spirit" by Henry Thomas Hamblin is a book about the spiritual path and the journey to Divine Union. Hamblin emphasizes that life itse...
6’ - Within You is the Power
21 Oct 2024
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"Within You is the Power" by Henry Thomas Hamblin is a self-help book that promotes the idea of tapping into one's spiritual and mental power to overc...
4’ - The Power of Thought
21 Oct 2024
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The text is an excerpt from a book titled "The Power of Thought" by Henry Thomas Hamblin, which advocates that thoughts are the driving force behind a...
5’ - The Science of Mind
21 Oct 2024
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The provided text is an excerpt from Ernest Holmes' book, The Science of Mind. It presents a metaphysical framework for understanding the universe an...
6’- The Greatest Thing in the World
21 Oct 2024
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This excerpt from Henry Drummond's "The Greatest Thing in the World" argues that love is the most important value in life, exceeding even faith and c...
4’ - The Multiple Mentality Course
21 Oct 2024
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"The Multiple Mentality Course," authored by Harry Kahne and published in the early 1920s, presents a series of exercises designed to enhance mental p...
6’ - Epictetus's Enchiridion
21 Oct 2024
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Epictetus's Enchiridion is a collection of Stoic principles intended to guide the reader toward a life of virtue and freedom from suffering. The wo...
6’ - Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion
21 Oct 2024
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This text is an excerpt from Emile Coué’s book “Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion,” which details his method of using autosuggestio...
4’ - Yoritomo-Tashi Common Sense
21 Oct 2024
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The text provides excerpts from Common Sense, a book by Blanchard Dangenues that explains the teachings of the venerable Shogun Yoritomo-Tashi. The b...
3’ - Adventures in Contentment
21 Oct 2024
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"Adventures in Contentment" by David Grayson is a series of essays that explore the simple joys of living a life rooted in nature and the countryside....
3’ - How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
21 Oct 2024
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Arnold Bennett's essay, "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day," argues that most people waste precious time by failing to manage their lives effectively. Ben...
4’ - Fundamentals of Prosperity
21 Oct 2024
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Roger Babson's "Fundamentals of Prosperity" outlines the key principles for achieving economic success. He argues that true prosperity is built upon...
3’ - The Varieties of Religious Experience
21 Oct 2024
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The text is a series of excerpts from William James’s The Varieties of Religious Experience. These excerpts discuss the nature of religious experie...
5' - Your Invisible Power
21 Oct 2024
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The provided text is an excerpt from a book about the invisible power of thought and its connection to success in life. The author highlights the si...
2’ - Attaining Your Desires
21 Oct 2024
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The text is an excerpt from a self-help book called "Attaining Your Desires" by Genevieve Behrend. The book focuses on using mental power to achieve d...
3’ - Your Personal Road Map for Success
21 Oct 2024
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"Your Personal Road Map for Success" is a self-help book written by Donald Gordon Carty. It outlines a 10-week program designed to help individuals ac...
1’ - Alex Hormozi Insights
21 Oct 2024
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The source is a compilation of Alex Hormozi's insights and thoughts on entrepreneurship, business, life, and marketing. The insights range from stra...
4’ - The Science of Getting Rich
21 Oct 2024
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"The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles is a self-help book promoting a metaphysical approach to wealth acquisition. It posits that a pers...
4’ - The Science of Being Well
21 Oct 2024
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"The Science of Being Well" is a guide to achieving perfect health through a combination of mental and physical practices. The author, Wallace D. Watt...
2’- The Art of War
21 Oct 2024
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The text is a translation of Sun Tzu's Art of War, an ancient Chinese military treatise. The text discusses military strategy and tactics using...
3’ - Network Science
21 Oct 2024
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This text explains the power of leverage in achieving success, particularly in the context of the internet. It argues that traditional notions of valu...
4’ - Walking
21 Oct 2024
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Henry David Thoreau's essay "Walking" extols the virtues of untamed nature and the act of walking as a means to reconnect with it. Thoreau contrasts ...
3’ - The Madman
21 Oct 2024
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"The Madman" by Khalil Gibran explores the nature of madness and the human experience through a series of short, allegorical stories. Gibran presen...
3’ - The Prophet
21 Oct 2024
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"The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran is a collection of poetic essays that explore themes of love, marriage, children, work, joy, sorrow, houses, clothes, b...
2’ - How to Win Friends and Influence People
21 Oct 2024
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The sources are excerpts from Dale Carnegie's book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People." The book is a guide to improving interpersonal skills...
5’ - As a Man Thinketh
21 Oct 2024
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"As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen is a self-help book that explores the power of thought and its influence on an individual's life. The book's main p...
6’ - The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
21 Oct 2024
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The provided texts give an extensive overview of the life and thought of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor known for his Stoic philosophy. The first so...
2’ - The Tunnel Through Air
20 Oct 2024
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The text provides excerpts from W.D. Gann's novel The Tunnel Thru the Air, which follows the story of Robert Gordon, a young man who uses his know...
6’ - Riding The Ox
20 Oct 2024
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The text comes from the book Riding the Ox Home by John Daido Loori. It is an introduction to the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures, a series of traditional...
4’ - New Psychocybernetics
19 Oct 2024
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This excerpt is from the book "Psycho-Cybernetics" by Maxwell Maltz, M.D., a pioneering work in the field of self-improvement. The book argues that t...
8’ - Krishnamurti on Uncertainty
18 Oct 2024
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The provided text is a series of passages from a talk given by J. Krishnamurti, a philosopher and spiritual teacher. The text focuses on the human des...