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Values & self mastery

Below are the best resources we could find on Values and self mastery.

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The Road to Character

With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York Times column and his previous bestsellers, David Brooks has consistently illuminated our daily lives in surprising and original ways.

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The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living—Native American Wisdom on Ethics and Character

Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Don’t Be “Distracted by Their Darkness” | Marcus Aurelius on Success

What can Marcus Aurelius teach us about being successful?

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FindCenterPositive energy is your priceless life force. Protect it. Don’t allow people to draw from your reserves; select friends who recharge your energies. . . I’m not asking you to cut people out of your life, but I am asking you to invest your time with people who will push you to be your best.

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How to Save Money

Aside from basic needs, your financial priorities are up to you. Resist short-termism by keeping in mind your values and goals.

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Marcus Aurelius: 3 Rules of Life (Stoicism)

In this video we will talk about 3 rules of life that Marcus Aurelius thought were of the utmost importance to living a good life and how we can adapt them to work with our modern day lives. Aurelius was the emperor of Rome during the 2nd century A.D.

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Life Hacks from Marcus Aurelius: How Stoicism Can Help Us

Stepping back from emotional and physical chaos to reach a state of calm, clear-headed thinking is the bedrock of Stoicism, a philosophy famously practiced by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Learn more in this Knowledge@Wharton interview with author and psychotherapist Donald Robertson.

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FindCenterLive a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them.

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FindCenterThere can be no question of holding forth on ethics. I have seen people behave badly with great morality and I note every day that integrity has no need of rules.

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FindCenterWhen we don’t behave as the person we believe ourselves to be, we feel ‘off,’ ‘out of sorts,’ and, often, frustrated or angry. If we think we’re lions, for example, but we act as mice, we secretly loath ourselves.

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