Self Philosophy

What if the key to healing lies in embracing the parts of yourself you've been taught to suppress? Transformative Shadow Work is your all-in-one guide, workbook, and journal designed to help you integrate your hidden self, break free from emotional triggers, and step into self-acceptance.

Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just 16 years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling as a college student, he met a young boy begging on the streets of India. When Braun asked the boy what he wanted most in the world, he simply answered, "A pencil." This small request became the inspiration for Pencils of Promise, the organization Braun would leave a prestigious job at Bain & Company to start with just $25 at the age of 24.

What follows is not a translation in the ordinary sense of the word. It’s more like a paraphrase. Rather than worry over the letter of the text, the goal has been to illuminate the large scale patterns that structure it. The King James Version, for instance, renders Paul’s letter with uncanny beauty but is opaque as an argument. Modern translations tend to have the same problem. Their overriding concern is with the letter of the text, not with its logic. As a result, Paul’s forest is always getting sacrificed for the sake of his trees. But Paul’s work is too important, his good news...

This is the original interview between Andrew Carnegie and Napoleon Hill. Hill used this interview as the basis of his world famous book Think & Grow Rich.

Manifestation success requires something more intense and powerful than simply repeating affirmations. You need to acquire the mind-set of a true, successful manifester. This audiobook will help you get the required mind-set and understand the universal law of attraction and help you use it to transform your dreams into reality. It will help you understand the power of your mind to change your life for the better. Manifesting will also help you realize that you are the master of your life, and you have the creative power to map out your destiny.

For Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), wisdom is a direct effect from philosophy. He regarded wisdom as practical ethics, that is, as a set of principles that enables humans to make correct decisions in any situation. Wisdom is not necessarily sophisticated, but it must rest on a sound philosophical footing. This book presents Schopenhauer's life and ideas, from key principles to wisdom and practical applications. It emphasizes Schopenhauer's advice on happiness, success, personal effectiveness and stress reduction, showing how today's readers can benefit from Schopenhauer's insights. TABLE ...

What is the connection between the expansion of the universe and sadomasochism? Why is everything in the world striving for decay? How can one realize this and effectively resist self-destruction, at least on an individual level? The peculiarity of this audiobook is that the author tries to make broad generalizations, referring to various scientific disciplines. This audiobook discusses self-destruction at all levels, from cosmology to the human psyche, in which self-destruction is considered a deviation from the norm.

Living Deliberately: Understanding and Applying the Major Ideas of Henry David Thoreau for a Simpler, Purposeful Life is your essential guide to the timeless ideas of one of America’s most influential thinkers. Whether you’re new to Thoreau or seeking to deepen your connection to his work, this book will inspire you to slow down, think deeply, and create a life centered around freedom, simplicity, and purpose. Explore Thoreau’s most powerful concepts—from living deliberately and simplifying your life to resisting injustice and reconnecting with nature. Through accessible ...

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. This short "handbook", which was actually written down by one of his pupils, is a guide to daily living. It has been read by countless people over the centuries because of its sensibility and its easy application to daily living. Unlike some of his forefathers in philosophy, like Plato and Aristotle, he focuses on how to practically apply oneself on a philosophical level.

In 2001, Quamé, the author of the book The Power of Letting Go, made a huge life decision to leave his Ph.D. program to start a music recording company in Los Angeles. He returned to his former neighborhood located in the Crenshaw District, where he reunited with neighborhood friends as well as making new connections from Hollywood to Calabasas. Falling on hard times from homelessness to a health crisis, Quamé learned priceless lessons from people he interacted with, self-help books and the "do or die" environment of Crenshaw. Upon realizing that the path he was on did not reflect the "...

Unlock the mysteries of the ancient world with "Exploring Gnosticism: Sethian and Pistis Sophia Perspectives." This dual guidebook is your key to understanding the profound teachings of Sethian Gnosticism and the enigmatic text of the Pistis Sophia. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or a curious beginner, this book offers a transformative journey into the heart of Gnostic wisdom. Discover the Secrets Within: Ancient Wisdom Unveiled: Dive deep into the spiritual teachings of Sethian Gnosticism and uncover the hidden messages within the Pistis Sophia. Path to Enlightenment: Follow a structured...

Most of us want to succeed. And most of us want to do the right thing. But we often forget that the way tosucceed is by doing the right thing, as Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe remind us in Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing. When the institutions that shape our society need to change, the people in them typically either make more rules or offer smarter incentives.

We are socialised to believe that schooling is synonymous with education, but it's only one approach. Self-directed education puts the child back in control of their learning. This enables children to flourish in their own time and on their own terms. It enables us to put wellbeing at the centre of education. Changing Our Minds brings together research, theory and practice on learning. It includes interviews with influential thinkers in the field of self-directed education and examples from families alongside practical advice.

This special edition of A Book of Five Rings contains one hour of traditional Japanese flute (shakuhachi) and 43 minutes of music by traditional japanese ensemble. The music appears track by track at the end of the two and a half hour audiobook and is included as wonderful compliment to this dynamic and elegant listening experience. Legendary 17th-century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy, and Zen philosophy.

Lessons from Marcus Aurelius: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life What can a Roman Emperor from 2,000 years ago teach us about resilience, discipline, and inner peace? Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest Stoic philosophers, left behind Meditations, a collection of profound insights on how to navigate life's struggles with wisdom and strength. In Strength in the Storm, we explore his most powerful teachings and how they apply to modern challenges—stress, success, adversity, and personal growth. This book distills 25 key Stoic lessons, revealing how to cultivate mental clarity, emotional ...

This 2015 release was prophetic concerning divide and conquer tactics used against the general public. Think of this book as a software update to get the public up to speed. After reading, seemingly impossible problems become edible. As cult-classic writer Charles Bukowski once stated, "If you let them kill you, they will." Instead of allowing ourselves to become victims of circumstances, we will instead survive. Piece by piece, this book removes the Emperor's clothing. Enjoy!

Robert Crumb’s genius, according to author David Stephen Calonne, lies in his ability to absorb a variety of literary, artistic, and spiritual traditions and incorporate them within an original, American mode of discourse. R. Crumb: Literature, Autobiography, and the Quest for Self charts Crumb’s intellectual trajectory and explores the recurring philosophical themes that permeate his depictions of literary and biographical works.

This ebook was written in a philosophical way. Instead of a step by step How To. This ebook is my thoughts in written form. You'll learn a lot, By thinking a lot. Hope this ebook unlocks your Master Level like it should.

Unlock the power of existential freedom and transform your everyday life with the wisdom of Jean-Paul Sartre. In Understanding Jean-Paul Sartre: How to Apply Existentialist Philosophy to Modern Life, this clear, engaging guide breaks down Sartre’s most influential ideas—from radical freedom and personal responsibility to bad faith, authenticity, and the gaze. Whether you’re a beginner to philosophy or simply seeking a deeper way to live with intention, this book offers practical insights you can apply to real-world choices, relationships, and even mental health. Learn how Sartre’s ...

The Commanding Self, in Sufic terminology, is that mixture of the primitive and conditioned responses, common to everyone, which inhibits and distorts human progress and understanding. This audiobook was described by Shah as the key to understanding his entire corpus of work. While complete in itself as an anthology of hitherto unpublished work, it serves to illustrate and amplify Idries Shah’s preceding books on the Sufi Way.