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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: 7 Lessons From a Roman Emperor (review) - Chapter #20

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: 7 Lessons From a Roman Emperor (review) - Chapter #20

Stoic philosopher and roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote a masterpiece almost two millennia ago: Meditations.
His insights are just as relevant today. Given the hard life he led, it is a straight-forward guide for conscious living.
Miguel shares 7 key lessons he learnt from this jewel.
Score: 9.5/10
Books mentioned:

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

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How to Handle the Fork in the Road - #3

How to Handle the Fork in the Road - #3

How do you choose between two critical life paths? Though question! One I couldn’t answer concisely for most of my life. Don Juan answers the question.
Books mentioned in this chapter:

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
Carlos Castaneda

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Be Your Own Guru - #1

Be Your Own Guru - #1

The basic premise. No matter how much smarter, more knowledgeable or experienced someone else is - ultimately, it’s your call. Here at BookVIM we’ll draw from many wise people, but none of them can take your responsibility of thinking and choice.
Books mentioned in this chapter:

The 33 Strategies of War
Robert Greene

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