
The Year of You
—Aiyonnah, Audible Editor
This year, I want to...
Live My Best Life
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The Gifts of Imperfection, 10th Anniversary Edition
- Features a New Foreword
- Written by: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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For more than a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what's now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in 35 different languages across the globe.
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Everyone needs this book in their life!
- By Bryon Duff on 2020-12-29
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How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism
- Written by: Stephen Guise
- Narrated by: Daniel Penz
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Perfectionism is a naturally limiting mindset. For example, kids are taught to color inside the lines, and any color outside the lines is considered a mistake that must be corrected. Imperfectionism frees us to live outside the lines, where possibilities are infinite, mistakes are allowed, and self-judgment is minimal.
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The (im)perfect book for perfectionists
- By Sadie on 2019-06-26
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Get Out of Your Own Way
- A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment
- Written by: Dave Hollis
- Narrated by: Dave Hollis, Rachel Hollis
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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When a looming career funk, a growing drinking problem, and a challenging trek through therapy battered Dave Hollis, a Disney executive and father of four, he began to realize he was letting untruths about himself dictate his life. As he sank to the bottom of his valley, he had to make a choice. Would he push himself out of his comfort zone to become the best man he was capable of being, or would he play it safe and settle for mediocrity?
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Lots of hot air
- By Alvaro Siza on 2020-07-26
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Worth It
- Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For
- Written by: Brit Barron
- Narrated by: Brit Barron
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Brit Barron grew up in an Evangelical megachurch in the 90s, trying to fit neatly inside the boundaries her church and its narrow view of God had placed around her. She was boxed in by her fears, unable to realize her full potential. All that changed when she met a girl named Sami, fell in love, and chose to leave behind those narrow boundaries in favor of a fuller and more vibrant life. In Worth It, Brit tells her story to inspire all of us to overcome our own fears - the kinds of fears that keep us from evolving beyond the narratives that have been handed to us by others.
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Incredible Book
- By Heather Roy on 2020-08-14
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Mini Habits
- Smaller Habits, Bigger Results
- Written by: Stephen Guise
- Narrated by: Daniel Penz
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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One afternoon - after another failed attempt to get motivated to exercise - I (accidentally) started my first mini habit. I initially committed to do one push-up, and it turned into a full workout. I was shocked. This "stupid idea" wasn't supposed to work. I was shocked again when my success with this strategy continued for months (and to this day). I had to consider that maybe I wasn't the problem in those 10 years of mediocre results. Maybe it was my prior strategies that were ineffective, despite being oft-repeated as "the way to change" in countless books.
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Must Read!
- By ArealGrant on 2021-01-26
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The Blue Zones of Happiness
- Lessons from the World's Happiest People
- Written by: Dan Buettner, Ed Diener
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor, Dan Buettner
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In this inspiring book, Buettner offers game-changing tools for setting up your life to be the happiest it can be. In this illuminating book, you'll meet the world's Happiness All-Stars - inspiring individuals whose ways of boosting well-being can influence your home and community as well.
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Best. Book. EVER. However . . .
- By Kia on 2018-09-13
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The Gifts of Imperfection, 10th Anniversary Edition
- Features a New Foreword
- Written by: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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For more than a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what's now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in 35 different languages across the globe.
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Everyone needs this book in their life!
- By Bryon Duff on 2020-12-29
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How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism
- Written by: Stephen Guise
- Narrated by: Daniel Penz
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Perfectionism is a naturally limiting mindset. For example, kids are taught to color inside the lines, and any color outside the lines is considered a mistake that must be corrected. Imperfectionism frees us to live outside the lines, where possibilities are infinite, mistakes are allowed, and self-judgment is minimal.
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The (im)perfect book for perfectionists
- By Sadie on 2019-06-26
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Get Out of Your Own Way
- A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment
- Written by: Dave Hollis
- Narrated by: Dave Hollis, Rachel Hollis
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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When a looming career funk, a growing drinking problem, and a challenging trek through therapy battered Dave Hollis, a Disney executive and father of four, he began to realize he was letting untruths about himself dictate his life. As he sank to the bottom of his valley, he had to make a choice. Would he push himself out of his comfort zone to become the best man he was capable of being, or would he play it safe and settle for mediocrity?
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Lots of hot air
- By Alvaro Siza on 2020-07-26
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Worth It
- Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For
- Written by: Brit Barron
- Narrated by: Brit Barron
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Brit Barron grew up in an Evangelical megachurch in the 90s, trying to fit neatly inside the boundaries her church and its narrow view of God had placed around her. She was boxed in by her fears, unable to realize her full potential. All that changed when she met a girl named Sami, fell in love, and chose to leave behind those narrow boundaries in favor of a fuller and more vibrant life. In Worth It, Brit tells her story to inspire all of us to overcome our own fears - the kinds of fears that keep us from evolving beyond the narratives that have been handed to us by others.
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Incredible Book
- By Heather Roy on 2020-08-14
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Mini Habits
- Smaller Habits, Bigger Results
- Written by: Stephen Guise
- Narrated by: Daniel Penz
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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One afternoon - after another failed attempt to get motivated to exercise - I (accidentally) started my first mini habit. I initially committed to do one push-up, and it turned into a full workout. I was shocked. This "stupid idea" wasn't supposed to work. I was shocked again when my success with this strategy continued for months (and to this day). I had to consider that maybe I wasn't the problem in those 10 years of mediocre results. Maybe it was my prior strategies that were ineffective, despite being oft-repeated as "the way to change" in countless books.
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Must Read!
- By ArealGrant on 2021-01-26
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The Blue Zones of Happiness
- Lessons from the World's Happiest People
- Written by: Dan Buettner, Ed Diener
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor, Dan Buettner
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In this inspiring book, Buettner offers game-changing tools for setting up your life to be the happiest it can be. In this illuminating book, you'll meet the world's Happiness All-Stars - inspiring individuals whose ways of boosting well-being can influence your home and community as well.
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Best. Book. EVER. However . . .
- By Kia on 2018-09-13
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You Are the Guru
- 6 Messages to Help You Move Through Difficult Times with Certainty and Faith
- Written by: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
- Original Recording
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Whether you’re having a moment of minor overwhelm or find yourself in a state of panic, you can turn to this Audible Original for solutions and support. These six messages are simple, reliable, spiritual solutions that will free you from fear and inner turmoil. In order to show up for life and all its challenges, we must be able to regulate our nervous system, calm our mind, and trust our inner wisdom to give us clear direction.
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Love it man!!! Can you tell I’m Jamaican. Lol
- By wisdom on 2020-09-18
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Range
- Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
- Written by: David Epstein
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters, and scientists. He discovered that in most fields - especially those that are complex and unpredictable - generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see.
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yesss
- By Rhonda on 2019-10-24
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Untamed
- Written by: Glennon Doyle
- Narrated by: Glennon Doyle
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In her most revealing and powerful memoir yet, the activist, speaker, best-selling author, and "patron saint of female empowerment" (People) explores the joy and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet others’ expectations and start trusting the voice deep within us. Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call.
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Not what I expected
- By Woman with Brain on 2020-03-11
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I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t)
- Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power
- Written by: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on seven years of ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we're all in this together.
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This book is about shame
- By Kia on 2018-12-09
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The Myth of the Nice Girl
- Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate
- Written by: Fran Hauser, Jodi Lipper
- Narrated by: Fran Hauser
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Myth of the Nice Girl, Fran Hauser deconstructs the negative perception of "niceness" that many women struggle with in the business world. If women are nice, they are seen as weak and ineffective, but if they are tough, they are labeled a bitch. Hauser proves that women don't have to sacrifice their values or hide their authentic personalities to be successful.
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A must-have for young professional women
- By CC on 2018-08-06
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The Big Leap
- Written by: Gay Hendricks
- Narrated by: Gay Hendricks
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals. However, this rarely happens. Good fortune is often followed by negative emotions that overtake us and result in destructive behaviors.
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Great message... dull delivery
- By Diva Dot Calm on 2018-09-04
Learn Something New
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How Digital Technology Shapes Us
- Written by: Indre Viskontas, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Indre Viskontas
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Original Recording
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Digital technology definitely shapes us. But once we learn how it does so, we can make good decisions for our ourselves and our children.
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Learn French with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course
- French Made Easy with Your Personal Language Coach
- Written by: Paul Noble
- Narrated by: Paul Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use; scribbling notes as you listen; or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the French language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.
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I Can't believe I am learning! So exciting!
- By Lily on 2020-06-30
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Stress and Your Body
- Written by: Robert Sapolsky, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Sapolsky
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Original Recording
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Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Stress is an inherent aspect of life that can have tremendous negative effects on your mental and physical health. This makes coping with stress a critical part of how well we live.Once you understand the inner workings of your stress response system, you'll possess powerful knowledge that will help you understand and better deal with this common aspect of your busy life.
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good info, an little repititious
- By Tom on 2018-11-12
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Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation
- Written by: Mark W. Muesse, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark W. Muesse
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Original Recording
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Meditation offers deep and lasting benefits for mental functioning and emotional health, as well as for physical health and well-being. These 24 detailed lectures teach you the principles and techniques of sitting meditation, the related practice of walking meditation, and the highly beneficial use of meditative awareness in many important activities, including eating and driving. You will also learn how to use the skills of meditation in working with thoughts and emotional states.
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Relax while you transform
- By Anonymous User on 2018-09-13
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Real Zen for Real Life
- Written by: Bret W. Davis, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Bret W. Davis
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
- Original Recording
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Over the course of 24 lessons, including the eight meditation checkups within lessons, you will learn both what Zen has traditionally meant for East Asians and what it can mean for contemporary Westerners. Prepare to be challenged as Professor Davis asks you to set aside your preconceptions in order to open yourselves to what Zen masters who lived in the past and in distant lands have to teach you.
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No Excuses: Existentialism and the Meaning of Life
- Written by: Robert C. Solomon, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert C. Solomon
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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What is life? What is my place in it? What choices do these questions obligate me to make? More than a half-century after it burst upon the intellectual scene - with roots that extend to the mid-19th century - Existentialism's quest to answer these most fundamental questions of individual responsibility, morality, and personal freedom, life has continued to exert a profound attraction.
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Well worth the time
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-01-21
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How Science Shapes Science Fiction
- Written by: Charles L. Adler, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Charles L. Adler
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
- Original Recording
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Science fiction can often seem to be pure imaginative fantasy, but many authors are more fluent in real science than many readers and viewers may realize. Professor Charles L. Adler of St. Mary’s College of Maryland was the perfect choice for this subject, as he is both a longtime science-fiction fan and a real-world scientist. Professor Adler’s talent for using literature to shine a light on science - both the accurate and not-so-accurate versions employed by creators, spanning two centuries - makes this course a great survey for fans of both science fact and science fiction.
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Fascinating
- By Gel on 2020-10-22
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Quest for Meaning: Values, Ethics, and the Modern Experience
- Written by: The Great Courses, Robert H. Kane
- Narrated by: Robert H. Kane
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Is there an ethics that we can all agree on without stifling pluralism and freedom? What would such an ethics look like? Most important, how should you, as a thoughtful person, find your way among the moral puzzles of the modern world and its cacophony of voices and opinions? These are just some of the engaging and perplexing questions you'll tackle as you join Professor Kane for this thought-provoking, 24-lecture examination of the problems surrounding ethics in the modern world.
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The Big Questions of Philosophy
- Written by: David K. Johnson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David K. Johnson
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Original Recording
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We have all pondered seemingly unanswerably but significant questions about our existence - the biggest of all being, "Why are we here?" Philosophy has developed over millennia to help us grapple with these essential intangibles. There is no better way to study the big questions in philosophy than to compare how the world's greatest minds have analyzed these questions, defined the terms, and then reasoned out potential solutions. Once you've compared the arguments, the final step is always deciding for yourself whether you find an explanation convincing.
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David K. Johnson does not disappoint!
- By Joe C. on 2018-01-06
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How Digital Technology Shapes Us
- Written by: Indre Viskontas, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Indre Viskontas
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Original Recording
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Digital technology definitely shapes us. But once we learn how it does so, we can make good decisions for our ourselves and our children.
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Learn French with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course
- French Made Easy with Your Personal Language Coach
- Written by: Paul Noble
- Narrated by: Paul Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use; scribbling notes as you listen; or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the French language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.
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I Can't believe I am learning! So exciting!
- By Lily on 2020-06-30
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Stress and Your Body
- Written by: Robert Sapolsky, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Sapolsky
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Original Recording
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Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Stress is an inherent aspect of life that can have tremendous negative effects on your mental and physical health. This makes coping with stress a critical part of how well we live.Once you understand the inner workings of your stress response system, you'll possess powerful knowledge that will help you understand and better deal with this common aspect of your busy life.
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good info, an little repititious
- By Tom on 2018-11-12
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Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation
- Written by: Mark W. Muesse, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark W. Muesse
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Meditation offers deep and lasting benefits for mental functioning and emotional health, as well as for physical health and well-being. These 24 detailed lectures teach you the principles and techniques of sitting meditation, the related practice of walking meditation, and the highly beneficial use of meditative awareness in many important activities, including eating and driving. You will also learn how to use the skills of meditation in working with thoughts and emotional states.
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Relax while you transform
- By Anonymous User on 2018-09-13
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Real Zen for Real Life
- Written by: Bret W. Davis, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Bret W. Davis
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Over the course of 24 lessons, including the eight meditation checkups within lessons, you will learn both what Zen has traditionally meant for East Asians and what it can mean for contemporary Westerners. Prepare to be challenged as Professor Davis asks you to set aside your preconceptions in order to open yourselves to what Zen masters who lived in the past and in distant lands have to teach you.
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No Excuses: Existentialism and the Meaning of Life
- Written by: Robert C. Solomon, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert C. Solomon
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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What is life? What is my place in it? What choices do these questions obligate me to make? More than a half-century after it burst upon the intellectual scene - with roots that extend to the mid-19th century - Existentialism's quest to answer these most fundamental questions of individual responsibility, morality, and personal freedom, life has continued to exert a profound attraction.
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Well worth the time
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-01-21
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How Science Shapes Science Fiction
- Written by: Charles L. Adler, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Charles L. Adler
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
- Original Recording
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Science fiction can often seem to be pure imaginative fantasy, but many authors are more fluent in real science than many readers and viewers may realize. Professor Charles L. Adler of St. Mary’s College of Maryland was the perfect choice for this subject, as he is both a longtime science-fiction fan and a real-world scientist. Professor Adler’s talent for using literature to shine a light on science - both the accurate and not-so-accurate versions employed by creators, spanning two centuries - makes this course a great survey for fans of both science fact and science fiction.
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Fascinating
- By Gel on 2020-10-22
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Quest for Meaning: Values, Ethics, and the Modern Experience
- Written by: The Great Courses, Robert H. Kane
- Narrated by: Robert H. Kane
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Original Recording
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Is there an ethics that we can all agree on without stifling pluralism and freedom? What would such an ethics look like? Most important, how should you, as a thoughtful person, find your way among the moral puzzles of the modern world and its cacophony of voices and opinions? These are just some of the engaging and perplexing questions you'll tackle as you join Professor Kane for this thought-provoking, 24-lecture examination of the problems surrounding ethics in the modern world.
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The Big Questions of Philosophy
- Written by: David K. Johnson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David K. Johnson
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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We have all pondered seemingly unanswerably but significant questions about our existence - the biggest of all being, "Why are we here?" Philosophy has developed over millennia to help us grapple with these essential intangibles. There is no better way to study the big questions in philosophy than to compare how the world's greatest minds have analyzed these questions, defined the terms, and then reasoned out potential solutions. Once you've compared the arguments, the final step is always deciding for yourself whether you find an explanation convincing.
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David K. Johnson does not disappoint!
- By Joe C. on 2018-01-06
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Learn Spanish with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course
- Spanish Made Easy with Your Personal Language Coach
- Written by: Paul Noble
- Narrated by: Paul Noble
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the Italian language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.
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Latin American Español
- By cwsnowpro on 2020-02-10
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Why Evil Exists
- Written by: Charles Mathewes, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Charles Mathewes
- Length: 19 hrs and 6 mins
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Whether we view it in theological, philosophical, or psychological terms, evil remains both a deeply intriguing question and a crucially relevant global issue. Now, Professor Mathewes offers you a richly provocative and revealing encounter with the question of human evil - a dynamic inquiry into Western civilization's greatest thinking and insight on this critical subject.
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My favourite in my collection!
- By Amazon Customer on 2018-01-05
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Skepticism 101: How to Think like a Scientist
- Written by: Michael Shermer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael Shermer
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
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Despite our best efforts, we're all vulnerable to believing things without using logic or having proper evidence—and it doesn't matter how educated or well read we are.
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An excellent and thought-provoking experience
- By Devin on 2020-04-22
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Effective Communication Skills
- Written by: Dalton Kehoe, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dalton Kehoe
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
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From asking a waiter for an unusual substitution to urging a service manager to get your car finished sooner to swaying your significant other toward a particular film or show, many of the decisions you make are decided by talking. And no matter why you engage in face-to-face talk, there's no way to insulate yourself from the dangers of miscommunication. These 24 mind-opening lectures are your chance to learn more about how you communicate verbally, the common problems you can encounter in doing so, and how you can improve your own effectiveness.
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Wish I could buy this for every human being
- By LK on 2018-09-19
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The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals
- Written by: Hannah B. Harvey, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Hannah B. Harvey
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
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An absolute treat for the heart and mind, these 24 lectures demonstrate how to master the art of storytelling, offering insight into the process of crafting and delivering a tale to enhancing the stories you tell everyday-to your children at bedtime, in your conversational anecdotes, and in your presentations at work. Teachers, lawyers, clergy, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to understand the power of stories to capture hearts and minds will benefit from these lessons.
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Inspirational - Exemplary
- By Onus111 on 2019-05-14
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The Art of Conflict Management: Achieving Solutions for Life, Work, and Beyond
- Written by: Michael Dues, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael Dues
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
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In 24 lectures brimming with practical tips, tools, and techniques everyone can use to better manage conflict in his or her professional and personal lives, gain the essential skills of conflict management. As presented by Professor Dues, these lectures will show you how to effectively deal with conflicts of all kinds, using the "win-win" model that has dominated the field for the past six decades.
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Riveting and inspiring
- By Anonymous User on 2020-07-06
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Tools of Thinking: Understanding the World Through Experience and Reason
- Written by: James Hall, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: James Hall
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
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Everyone has to think in order to function in the world, but what is the best way to reason effectively in your pursuit of reliable beliefs and useful knowledge? What is the best way to prove a case, create a rule, solve a problem, justify an idea, invent a hypothesis, or evaluate an argument? In short, what is the best way to think? Professor Hall helps you cut through deception and faulty reasoning in these 24 humorous, clear, and interesting lectures, offering a friendly but intellectually rigorous approach to the problem of thinking.
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Unlocking the Hidden History of DNA
- Written by: Sam Kean, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Sam Kean
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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Locked inside the DNA of every species that ever lived are endless stories - about origins, ancestors, fate, and much more. Until recently, these secrets were completely inaccessible. But with the help of new technologies, scientists are now reading the hidden history of DNA, making remarkable discoveries about ourselves and our fellow species. Your gateway to this treasure trove of information is Unlocking the Hidden History of DNA, 12 informative and accessible lectures delivered by New York Times best-selling author Sam Kean.
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Scientific Secrets for Self-Control
- Written by: C. Nathan DeWall, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: C. Nathan DeWall
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Join an expert in self-control research for six engaging and inspirational lessons that shatter the myths about willpower and replace them with verifiable science that can make the seemingly unattainable finally possible. Packed with eye-opening studies, experiments, and exercises to strengthen your self-control when dealing with money, fitness, personal relationships, and more, this course will have you wondering why you ever doubted yourself.
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Why do people fail to control their impulses?
- By Erryn Barratt on 2018-09-19
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Techniques for Retraining Your Brain
- Written by: Jason M. Satterfield, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jason M. Satterfield
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-tested collection of practical techniques for managing moods and modifying undesirable behaviors through self-awareness, critical analysis, and goal-oriented change. CBT illuminates the links between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health and uses those connections to develop concrete plans for self-improvement. In 24 engaging half-hour lectures, you'll build a robust and effective self-improvement toolkit with the expert guidance of Professor Satterfield of the University of California, San Francisco.
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A powerful tool to have at your dispoal
- By Andrew M. on 2018-07-05
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Freedom: The Philosophy of Liberation
- Written by: The Great Courses, Dennis Dalton
- Narrated by: Dennis Dalton
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
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Professor Dalton explores the meaning of freedom and examines the progress of both personal and political freedom. These eight lectures are a guided tour along the byways of the philosophy of liberation, beginning with its ancient roots and ending in 20th-century America.Throughout these lectures, you'll follow the progress toward personal liberation and spiritual freedom found in the lives of those who were often consumed by fierce and difficult struggles for political freedom....
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Learn Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course
- Mandarin Chinese Made Easy with Your Personal Language Coach
- Written by: Paul Noble, Kai-Ti Noble
- Narrated by: Paul Noble
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
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With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of Mandarin Chinese and guide you through over 15 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.
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The repetition is what makes this course work.
- By manosinistra on 2019-01-25
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Written Communications: Being Heard and Understood
- Written by: Allison Friederichs, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Allison Friederichs
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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In the 12 rewarding lectures of Written Communications: Being Heard and Understood, Professor Allison Friederichs, associate teaching professor and the associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Denver, University College, will share the secrets to sharpening your written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills.
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Scientific Secrets for Raising Kids Who Thrive
- Written by: Peter M. Vishton, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Peter M. Vishton
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
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Parenting advice isn't hard to find. There are thousands of books on the subject, as well as a multitude of websites. Much has also been written on the science of child development. What's been lacking, however, are sources of reliable advice that bring together the scientific research and its real-world applications.
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- By Vik on 2018-08-23
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The Science of Mindfulness
- A Research-Based Path to Well-Being
- Written by: Ronald Siegel, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ronald Siegel
- Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins
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Ever noticed that trying to calm down often produces more agitation? Or that real fulfillment can be elusive, despite living a successful life? Often, such difficulties stem from the human brain's hardwired tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Modern science demonstrates that this survival mechanism served the needs of our earliest ancestors, but is at the root of many problems that we face today, such as depression, compulsive and addictive behaviors, chronic pain, and stress and anxiety.
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great course but...
- By Jaxon on 2019-03-12
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The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries
- Written by: Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Everything we now know about the universe - from the behavior of quarks to the birth of galaxies - has come from people who've been willing to ponder the unanswerable. And with the advent of modern science, great minds have turned to testing and experimentation rather than mere thought as a way of grappling with some of the universe's most vexing dilemmas. So what is our latest picture of some of the most inexplicable features of the universe? What still remains to be uncovered and explored by today's scientists?
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Great short lectures
- By David on 2020-09-17
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Questions of Value
- Written by: Patrick Grim, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Patrick Grim
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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We live in a world seemingly dedicated to questions of fact and finance. What should I invest in? What school district is the house in? But the fundamental questions of our lives are actually questions of value: What makes life worth living? Are there values that transcend cultural differences? Is all value subjective?
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Learn German with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course
- German Made Easy with Your Personal Language Coach
- Written by: Paul Noble
- Narrated by: Paul Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the German language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.
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Begin from a right place to learn German
- By Mykhailo Tolkachov on 2019-07-11
Editors' Spotlight: Aiyonnah's Top Picks
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You're Doing Great!
- And Other Reasons to Stay Alive
- Written by: Tom Papa
- Narrated by: Tom Papa
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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Tom Papa is a little worried about you. You seem stressed, overworked, and, frankly, a little mixed up. Everyone is fighting an overwhelming feeling that things are getting worse, that we should be doing more, that we're not good enough. Well, life isn't perfect. There have always been problems, and there always will be. You can fight for the things you believe in, you can work really, really hard, but you shouldn't lose track of the fact that while you're doing all that, life is flying by at lightning-fast speed.
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So entertaining
- By Peggy Stowe on 2020-08-25
A reminder from a friend

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The Antidote
- Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
- Written by: Oliver Burkeman
- Narrated by: Oliver Burkeman
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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The Antidote is a series of journeys among people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life. What they have in common is a hunch about human psychology: that it’s our constant effort to eliminate the negative that causes us to feel so anxious, insecure, and unhappy. And that there is an alternative "negative path" to happiness and success that involves embracing the things we spend our lives trying to avoid.
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Witty and Entertaining!
- By Rene G. on 2018-09-14
An unorthodox perspective on happiness

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Finding Your Element
- How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life
- Written by: Ken Robinson, Lou Aronica
- Narrated by: Ken Robinson
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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Sir Ken Robinson's groundbreaking book The Element introduced listeners to a new concept of self-fulfillment through the convergence of natural talents and personal passions. The Element has inspired people all over the world and has created for Robinson an intensely devoted following. Now comes the long-awaited companion, the practical guide that helps people find their own Element.
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Inspiring
- By Dana De Pierre on 2021-01-20
Be who you are meant to be

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Inner Glimpse
- Written by: Idil Ahmed
- Narrated by: Idil Ahmed
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
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Inner Glimpse is about accessing your own inner power. You are the one who already carries the codes, and this book is meant to activate a powerful reminder within you that will ignite your true potential. You will experience many profound realizations that will elevate your state of mind and take your life to a whole new level. Everything found inside this book will allow you to see beyond all limitations.
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a book must have
- By Kindle Customer on 2021-01-06
Tap into the great power that is YOU

Breathe In and Out
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
- A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
- Written by: Lori Gottlieb
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but.
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So good on so many levels!
- By Anonymous User on 2019-11-09
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Breath
- The New Science of a Lost Art
- Written by: James Nestor
- Narrated by: James Nestor
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
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There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices.
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Interesting fluff, useful information.
- By zach on 2020-08-09
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Burnout
- The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
- Written by: Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
- Narrated by: Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Burnout. Many women in America have experienced it. What’s expected of women and what it’s really like to be a woman in today’s world are two very different things - and women exhaust themselves trying to close the gap between them. Sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, are here to help end the cycle of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Instead of asking us to ignore the very real obstacles and societal pressures that stand between women and well-being, they explain with compassion and optimism what we’re up against - and teach us how to fight back.
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Fantastic read
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-02-18
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The Untethered Soul
- The Journey Beyond Yourself
- Written by: Michael A. Singer
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer explores the question of human identity and shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and achieve happiness and self-realization.
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This book changed my life.
- By Amber Dawn on 2018-04-14
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How to Be Yourself
- Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety
- Written by: Ellen Hendriksen
- Narrated by: Ellen Hendriksen
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Up to 40% of people consider themselves shy. You might say you're introverted or awkward, or that you're fine around friends but just can't speak up in a meeting or at a party. Maybe you're usually confident but have recently moved or started a new job, only to feel isolated and unsure. If you get nervous in social situations - meeting your partner's friends, public speaking, standing awkwardly in the elevator with your boss - you've probably been told, "Just be yourself!" But that's easier said than done - especially if you're prone to social anxiety.
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Extremely relatable, encouraging, and helpful
- By Daymon on 2018-11-05
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Think Like a Monk
- Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
- Written by: Jay Shetty
- Narrated by: Jay Shetty
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things - a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: Instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others.
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i couldn't stop listening
- By Cici on 2020-09-14
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
- A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
- Written by: Lori Gottlieb
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but.
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So good on so many levels!
- By Anonymous User on 2019-11-09
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Breath
- The New Science of a Lost Art
- Written by: James Nestor
- Narrated by: James Nestor
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices.
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Interesting fluff, useful information.
- By zach on 2020-08-09
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Burnout
- The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
- Written by: Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
- Narrated by: Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Burnout. Many women in America have experienced it. What’s expected of women and what it’s really like to be a woman in today’s world are two very different things - and women exhaust themselves trying to close the gap between them. Sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, are here to help end the cycle of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Instead of asking us to ignore the very real obstacles and societal pressures that stand between women and well-being, they explain with compassion and optimism what we’re up against - and teach us how to fight back.
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Fantastic read
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-02-18
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The Untethered Soul
- The Journey Beyond Yourself
- Written by: Michael A. Singer
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer explores the question of human identity and shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and achieve happiness and self-realization.
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This book changed my life.
- By Amber Dawn on 2018-04-14
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How to Be Yourself
- Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety
- Written by: Ellen Hendriksen
- Narrated by: Ellen Hendriksen
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Up to 40% of people consider themselves shy. You might say you're introverted or awkward, or that you're fine around friends but just can't speak up in a meeting or at a party. Maybe you're usually confident but have recently moved or started a new job, only to feel isolated and unsure. If you get nervous in social situations - meeting your partner's friends, public speaking, standing awkwardly in the elevator with your boss - you've probably been told, "Just be yourself!" But that's easier said than done - especially if you're prone to social anxiety.
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Extremely relatable, encouraging, and helpful
- By Daymon on 2018-11-05
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Think Like a Monk
- Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
- Written by: Jay Shetty
- Narrated by: Jay Shetty
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things - a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: Instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others.
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i couldn't stop listening
- By Cici on 2020-09-14
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
- Written by: Daniel Kahneman
- Narrated by: Patrick Egan
- Length: 20 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman at last offers his own, first book for the general public. It is a lucid and enlightening summary of his life's work. It will change the way you think about thinking. Two systems drive the way we think and make choices, Kahneman explains....
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Very difficult to follow in audio format
- By Amazon Customer on 2017-10-06
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Why We Sleep
- Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
- Written by: Matthew Walker
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life - eating, drinking, and reproducing - the purpose of sleep remained elusive.
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Neat facts and great advice for better sleep
- By Connor Morgan-Lang on 2018-07-04
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The Power of Now
- A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
- Written by: Eckhart Tolle
- Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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To make the journey into The Power of Now you need to leave your analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. Access to the Now is everywhere - in the body, the silence, and the space all around you. These are the keys to enter a state of inner peace.
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Life changing
- By Dimitri H. on 2018-12-17