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How to Grow Old
- Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life
- By: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman - introduction, Philip Freeman - translation
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all - and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.
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Great wisdom - why the fake british accent?
- By TM on 04-22-19
- How to Grow Old
- Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life
- By: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman - introduction, Philip Freeman - translation
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
Simply Excellent
Reviewed: 12-11-24
As a person in the age group spoken about, I heard only enduring truths. They were of the sort where anyone could find something of practical value.
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How to Focus
- A Monastic Guide for an Age of Distraction (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
- By: John Cassian, Jamie Kreiner - translator, Jamie Kreiner - selector, and others
- Narrated by: Mike Cooper
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Distraction isn't a new problem. We're also not the first to complain about how hard it is to concentrate. Early Christian monks beat us to it. They had given up everything to focus on God, yet they still struggled to keep the demons of distraction at bay. But rather than surrender to the meandering of their minds, they developed powerful strategies to improve their attention and engagement. How to Focus is an inviting collection of their strikingly relatable insights and advice—frank, funny, sympathetic, and psychologically sophisticated.
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Nothing
- By ERNEST on 11-26-24
- How to Focus
- A Monastic Guide for an Age of Distraction (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
- By: John Cassian, Jamie Kreiner - translator, Jamie Kreiner - selector, Jamie Kreiner - introduction
- Narrated by: Mike Cooper
Nothing
Reviewed: 11-26-24
Boring: Of my many similar books, this one was vague and didn’t hold my interest.
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How to Be Free
- An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life
- By: Epictetus, Anthony Long - introduction, Anthony Long - translator
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
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Born a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can liberate one anywhere, even in a prison. In How to Be Free, A. A. Long - one of the world's leading authorities on Stoicism and a pioneer in its remarkable contemporary revival - provides a superb new edition of Epictetus's celebrated guide to the Stoic philosophy of life (the Encheiridion) along with a selection of related reflections in his Discourses.
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Genuine wisdom
- By Eric on 05-21-19
- How to Be Free
- An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life
- By: Epictetus, Anthony Long - introduction, Anthony Long - translator
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
Clarity
Reviewed: 01-24-24
In general, I am a student of the Stoic and Zen Philosophies. The wording was clear, concise and to the point. It allowed the listener to want to continue listening. It was a worthy of listening to over and over again.
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Never Finished
- Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick, Jacqueline Gardner
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
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Can’t Hurt Me, David Goggins’ smash hit memoir, demonstrated how much untapped ability we all have but was merely an introduction to the power of the mind. In Never Finished, Goggins takes you inside his Mental Lab, where he developed the philosophy, psychology, and strategies that enabled him to learn that what he thought was his limit was only his beginning and that the quest for greatness is unending.
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He did it again!
- By Christian C. on 12-06-22
- Never Finished
- Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick, Jacqueline Gardner
Always believe in yourself.
Reviewed: 01-17-23
The David Goggins story needs to be told over and over again. All of my friends have lived various phases of it: U.S. Army, U.S. Naval Services and various abbreviated Organizations that protect our great Country. My heroes were like the WW2 Sergeant. In short, Goggins story is about winning through work,
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Excellence Wins
- A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise
- By: Horst Schulze, Dean Merrill - contributor
- Narrated by: Michael Wagner
- Length: 5 hrs
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CEOs. Leaders without titles. Startups. Corporations. For-profits. Nonprofits. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do - you want to become the best. You want to win, every time. Horst Schulze knows how to win. In Excellence Wins, Schulze, in his absolute no-nonsense approach, shares the visionary and disruptive principles that have produced immense global successes over the course of his still-prolific 50-year career.
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Challenging and Inspiring
- By Kim on 09-25-19
- Excellence Wins
- A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise
- By: Horst Schulze, Dean Merrill - contributor
- Narrated by: Michael Wagner
My Great Story
Reviewed: 12-17-22
I liked the story because it sounded real and relatable. Any young kid could see himself picturing his dream and trying to master the craft. It sounded Zen-like.
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Master Your Time, Master Your Life
- The Breakthrough System to Get More Results, Faster, in Every Area of Your Life
- By: Brian Tracy
- Narrated by: Brian Tracy
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
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In Master Your Time, Master Your Life, Tracy explains why tackling the right project at the right time is of the utmost importance. Based on the most recent research into the field of productivity as well as the author's personal experiences and those of his clients, Tracy argues that we may be stuck on something because of one simple thing: The timing isn't right.
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Great material. Audio quality lacking.
- By Richard Fox on 02-05-17
- Master Your Time, Master Your Life
- The Breakthrough System to Get More Results, Faster, in Every Area of Your Life
- By: Brian Tracy
- Narrated by: Brian Tracy
Good as expected.
Reviewed: 10-19-22
The material was presented in an organized manner. Since I am a reader of the writers prior books, I enjoyed the current book as well. May we get more meaningful books from the author.
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You Are Here
- Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
- By: Sherab Chödzin Kohn - translator, Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
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This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. It is the only moment we have to be joyful, mindful, and awake. The key is to be there for yourself - to learn to be fully present in your life. This, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, is the heart of Buddhist practice. In this introduction to the practice of presence, the beloved Buddhist teacher provides indispensable insight on the essentials of Buddhist thought and offers a range of simple, everyday practices for cultivating mindfulness.
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knowing who you are
- By Japhet Lopez on 08-08-20
- You Are Here
- Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
- By: Sherab Chödzin Kohn - translator, Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
This one Great Book.
Reviewed: 08-22-22
This one great book is totally excellent: Easy to: Understand and visualize. It unleashes a desire to further your effort in being a better human, in this moment.
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2 Disciplines: Stoicism and Taoism Bundle
- Think Like a Roman and Chinese Emperor. The Beginner´s Guide for Happiness, Resilience, Mental Toughness, Tao Te Ching, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- By: Stephan Watts, Alan Mitchell
- Narrated by: Kevin Wagner
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Even if you’re stressed, unhappy, or highly anxious in everyday life and have tried fixing it before with books, videos, or even a therapist, don’t worry. You’re not alone and this guide can help you like it helped many others. While most other philosophy books will only cover basics and not go into the underlying human mechanics that actually make you tick and feel what you feel right now, this book actually helps you to get under your own skin and systematically create the habits and tools to create lasting change from the inside-out.
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Extended Definition
- By Thomas Priddy on 04-04-21
- 2 Disciplines: Stoicism and Taoism Bundle
- Think Like a Roman and Chinese Emperor. The Beginner´s Guide for Happiness, Resilience, Mental Toughness, Tao Te Ching, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- By: Stephan Watts, Alan Mitchell
- Narrated by: Kevin Wagner
Philosophies to live by.
Reviewed: 08-10-22
This AB delivered a concise and clear comparison to Stoicism and Taoism. You can hit the ground running with th information.
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No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
- Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings
- By: Noah Rasheta
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
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Presented in a practical Q&A format, No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners is the most clear-cut introductory guide to understanding the essential concepts of Buddhism and how they relate to your daily life. How is an awakening different from enlightenment? Can agnostics and atheists be Buddhist? In No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners, renowned Buddhism teacher and host of the popular Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah Rasheta, delivers an easily accessible introduction to the teachings of Buddhism that answers these common questions and many more.
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Perfect for someone curious in Buddism
- By Wolf_CPT on 09-01-19
- No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
- Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings
- By: Noah Rasheta
- Narrated by: Will Damron
No no-nonsense delivered
Reviewed: 01-19-22
I think the book gave exactly what was titled. It gave many points to start a philosophical journey to understanding yourself and other your actions. The narrator was easy on the ears. Thanks for this book.
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Bruce Lee
- Improve Your Life with Lessons, Strategies & Tactics from a Visionary Ahead of His Time
- By: Kyle Stone
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Are you ready to learn from a visionary ahead of his time? If so, you've come to the right place. Learn about the birth of Bruce Lee, his thoughts on life, his thoughts on time and the now, his must-hear thoughts on being human, how to become a total martial artist, and more!
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Fantastic
- By Cat on 01-16-18
- Bruce Lee
- Improve Your Life with Lessons, Strategies & Tactics from a Visionary Ahead of His Time
- By: Kyle Stone
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
The Dragons Heart
Reviewed: 06-28-21
Every person has a has in their being knowledge and wisdom. The speaker clearly conveyed both to us. It was all good for lifelong practitioner of single combat arts an philosophies.
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