Modern Self

"Lo más triste de la vida moderna es que la ciencia acumula conocimiento más rápido de lo que la sociedad acumula sabiduría." - Isaac Asimov. Nos ahogamos en información, pero estamos sedientos de sabiduría. Sin sabiduría, más información solo genera confusión. La inteligencia nos ayuda a lograr lo que queremos, pero la sabiduría es un paso previo. Nos da claridad sobre lo qué merece la pena querer. Nos ayuda a discernir qué cosas son valiosas y cuáles no. A lo largo de la historia, la humanidad ha perseguido la sabiduría.

A unique hybrid of dual expert guidance, wake-up call motivation, and compelling memoir, The Health and Wealth Sisters’ 360° Action Plan is for the modern woman who needs a swift kick in the pants in order to stop taking a back seat to her own life.

The frustration of trying to conform to the expectations of others can feel suffocating at times, as if you have no room in life to be yourself. You become so caught up in the wants and needs of others that you forget to prioritize your own achievements and self-worth - but no more. Learning how to achieve your true potential through mind-set shifts, psychological theories, and practical application will make it easier than ever before to begin improving your life.

Embark on a journey of strategic mastery with "Modern Art of War: Gift to my 7-year-old self" by Yaser Rashidi. This book is not just about chess; it's a blueprint for success in both chess and life. Through engaging storytelling and insightful lessons, Yaser shares the principles he learned as an adult but wishes he had known earlier.

Every human (including you, your sister, your crush, even Elon Musk) lives their life through the feeling of their thinking. And that experience is totally different for everyone. It’s like we each live inside our own thought/feeling bubble which colors our world in a way deeply personal to us. That’s the human experience—no matter who you are, no matter where you are, no matter what.

In this inspirational audio program, best-selling author and lecturer Marianne Williamson offers her insights on a variety of issues that confront many of us in our daily lives. This collection of live lectures includes: Letting Go/Becoming Your Potential; Spiritual Victory/The Power of Forgiveness; Balancing Masculine and Feminine; and Love Is Real, Nothing Else Is/Praying for Changes.

Erfolg und Leistung haben sich heute voneinander entkoppelt. Nicht selten entscheidet die Herkunft, eine Erbschaft oder der Zufall über den eigenen Platz in der Gesellschaft. Doch während wir die Chancengleichheit schwinden sehen, wünschen wir uns nur noch sehnlicher, zu den Erfolgreichen zu gehören. Was gibt am Ende wirklich den Ausschlag? Und warum klammern wir uns an Versprechen, die sich immer öfter als leer erweisen?

Where have we been? Where are we going? There is no greater road map than the stars for helping us to recognize habitual patterns, discovering our gifts, and figuring out how to move toward greater joy and contentment. The Stars Within You provides listeners with a fresh perspective on the fundamentals of astrology and how to read their own birth charts. With accessible depictions of the astrological signs and symbols, this guide opens up the rich world of astrology as a tool to deepen self-awareness and lead a more fulfilling life.

Widely touted as strong, fierce, and confident, black women still find themselves walking on a tightrope between their dreams and what life has to offer. You’ll often find yourself navigating through an unpleasant mix of racial and gender issues—whether in personal or professional life. So how can you bring yourself above these pitfalls? More importantly, how can you raise your confidence in yourself as well as what you do, even in the face of discrimination? The answer is simple: affirmations that keep you going.

A wise, witchy, and welcoming guide to living life magically Mya Spalter has spent years among candles, herbs, cats, and spells as an employee at New York City’s oldest occult shop, Enchantments. Since it would get crowded in there if all of you visited, this audiobook will be your guide to...

Are you ready to embrace a life of sustainability and self-sufficiency? With Homestead Essentials, you’ll discover practical, actionable steps to grow your own food, raise small livestock, and build DIY projects—even if you’re short on time, space, or experience. Learn how to: * Grow the top five vegetables perfect for small spaces. * Master canning and preserve your harvest year-round. * Build a root cellar, start composting, and raise chickens for daily fresh eggs. * Conserve water, protect your garden from pests naturally, and create a thriving herb garden.

Have you ever felt manipulated or taken advantage of? Have you ever fallen victim to someone's charisma only to realize later that you had been scammed or ripped off? People are manipulated every single day, and the crazy thing is that most of the time they aren’t even aware of it. Subliminal messages, hypnotic trance inductions, and mass psychological brainwashing are just some of the techniques that are ceaselessly employed to the advantage of these manipulators. Learn to use the powerful psychological knowledge to your advantage, and stop being manipulated by others.

Dianetik enthält Entdeckungen, die die Erfindung des Rades oder Feuers in den Schatten stellen, und ist daher seit mehr als 50 Jahren ein Bestseller. Mit über 20 Millionen gedruckten Exemplaren erzeugt das Buch eine Bewegung, die über 100 Nationen umspannt, und ist zweifellos das meistgelesene und einflussreichste Buch, das je über den menschlichen Verstand geschrieben wurde.

In a world that often feels chaotic, Unlocking the Wisdom of Stoicism offers you the tools to find calm, resilience, and purpose. This audiobook takes you through the timeless teachings of Stoicism, helping you apply its ancient wisdom to today’s challenges.

The modern understanding of what it means to be stoical is never showing any form of outward emotion regardless of all circumstances, good or bad, and indeed not having any emotions whatsoever. The entire species of the Vulcans in the popular science fiction franchise Star Trek exemplifies the popular definition. But it's easy to recognize an absence of outward emotion as not necessarily being a good thing.

Too often, fatness has been viewed as a moral failing. Fat Christian women in particular are shamed and marginalized by the message that they are failing God because they can't change their bodies. More of You will challenge that status quo, teaching listeners to resist the shame and guilt that is pressed onto them by the world and instead to embrace their bodies, take up space, and learn to navigate the world in ways that allow them to flourish. With wit and candor, Amanda Martinez Beck compiles her hard-won wisdom to give the skinny on thriving in a fat body.

Game of the Gods is an insightful guidebook for mindful living in the modern world. Most of us were not raised to be Buddhist monks nor do we have the luxury of stepping away from our responsibilities and going to an ashram to study meditation and spirituality. This book teaches “the rest of us” how to move towards a more mindful and enlightened way of living despite our daily stresses and obligations. Today’s world can appear rather confusing, uncertain, and sometimes very scary.

How often have you felt overwhelmed by the relentless pace of the modern world? Would you like to anchor your experiences in a philosophy that offers peace and practical wisdom? These challenges are becoming increasingly common today, creating a landscape where stress, uncertainty, and a thirst for a meaningful existence prevail. But there is still time to harness the power of ancient philosophy. Embrace your invitation to immerse yourself in the Stoic teachings and become a more resilient and centered human being.

M. Andrew McConnell shows you it's possible to achieve clarity, make good decisions, and rise in your career, by illustrating that the human mind is not unlike real estate: adopting an owner's mindset can make all the difference. Drawing on ancient Stoic philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories of contemporary innovators in business, sports, and more, Get Out of My Head demonstrates how to effectively allocate your mental resources, set mental boundaries, and overcome challenges by seizing ownership of your own mind and channeling adversity as a vehicle for growth.

Are you tired of your efforts to live a healthier lifestyle always failing? Do you feel like no matter what you do, no matter how many diets you try, you just can't get results? Do you always end up stuck, back in the same negative habits of unhealthy eating? If you can't seem to lose weight and don't know why; you're not alone.