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A Velocity of Being: Illustrated Letters to Children about Why We Read by 121 of the Most Inspiring Humans in Our World

By Maria Popova — 2018

A labor of love 8 years in the making, featuring contributions by Jane Goodall, Yo-Yo Ma, Jacqueline Woodson, Ursula K. Le Guin, Mary Oliver, Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer, Rebecca Solnit, Elizabeth Gilbert, Shonda Rhimes, Richard Branson, Marina Abramović, Judy Blume, and other remarkable humans living inspired and inspiring lives.

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The 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Criticizing Someone

If you’re constantly castigating friends and family, you may be overlooking a truly tragic flaw.

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Martha Beck
2020
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If Self-Discipline Feels Difficult, Then You’re Doing It Wrong

Many equate self-discipline with living a good, moral life, which ends up creating a lot of shame when we fail. There’s a better way to build lasting, solid self-discipline in your life.

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Mark Manson
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“The Artist’s Way” in an Age of Self Promotion

Artistic people must learn how to emotionally guard themselves against the tides of negativity—both external and internal.

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Carrie Battan
2016
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