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New BOOK for New YOU
by Xenos Hu
Weekly Podcast that walk you through the key takeaways from life changing books regarding self improvement, cognition growth, decision making, and so much more!
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Ganbatte! The Japanese Art of Always Moving Forward
Ganbatte!: The Japanese Art of Always Moving Forward, a book exploring the Japanese concept of ganbatte—perseverance and striving—through various cultural and personal lenses. The excerpt presents a structured collection of short chapters, each illustrating ganbatte through anecdotes, historical...
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Assholes: A Theory
Aaron James's Assholes: A Theory presents a philosophical analysis of "asshole" behavior, arguing that it stems from an entrenched sense of moral entitlement. The book explores this concept through various examples, ranging from historical figures like General MacArthur to contemporary...
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Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard,
Bo Seo's "Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard," detailing the author's personal journey through competitive debating. The text interweaves autobiographical narratives of Seo's experiences—from overcoming communication barriers as an immigrant to achieving international...
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Then I Am Myself the World
This is an excerpt from Christof Koch's book, Then I Am Myself the World, exploring the nature of consciousness. The text weaves together personal anecdotes of altered states of consciousness (induced by psychedelics, near-death experiences, and meditation) with scientific findings and...
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The Microstress Effect
The Microstress Effect by Rob Cross and Karen Dillon presents research on the pervasive, yet often unnoticed, impact of "microstresses"—small, seemingly insignificant daily stressors stemming from personal and professional relationships. The authors argue that the cumulative effect of these...
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Fool Me Once
Kelly Richmond Pope's Fool Me Once examines the psychology of fraud, exploring various perpetrator, victim, and whistleblower archetypes through real-life case studies. The book analyzes the motivations behind fraudulent actions, highlighting the impact on individuals and organizations, and...
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Chance: A Guide to Gambling, Love, the Stock Market, & Just About Everything Else
Amir D. Aczel's Chance: A Guide to Gambling, Love, the Stock Market, & Just About Everything Else explains probability theory in accessible terms. The book traces the history of probability, from ancient dice games to modern applications. Aczel explores various concepts, including random walks,...
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Weekly Podcast that walk you through the key takeaways from life changing books regarding self improvement, cognition growth, decision making, and so much more!
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