You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Worrying about things you can't change is not helpful</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You are in charge of your actions and your thoughts</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Peace comes when you stop trying to control everything</li></ul>

1. Focus only on what you can control

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The past is over and the future is not promised</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pay attention to what you are doing right now</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Enjoy and make use of the time you have today</li></ul>

2. Be present and live today fully

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Learn to control your emotions and habits</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Avoid things that bring short-term joy but long-term pain</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Discipline makes you stronger and more free inside</li></ul>

3. Practice self-discipline

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Difficulties are a part of life for everyone</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hard times help you grow and learn</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stay calm and face problems with strength</li></ul>

4. Accept hardships calmly

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Being honest and kind is more important than being rich or popular</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your values matter more than your results</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Always choose to do what is right</li></ul>

5. Virtue is the highest goal

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You cannot please everyone, and you don’t need to</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Focus on your character and not what people say</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Do good because it is right, not to get praise</li></ul>

6. Don’t live for others’ approval

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify"> Look at what you have instead of what you lack</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Gratitude makes your heart feel full and happy</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Even small things deserve your thanks</li></ul>

7. Be thankful every day

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Life doesn’t always go as planned</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you prepare your mind, surprises won’t shake you</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Learn to adjust and stay calm when things change</li></ul>

8. Be ready for life’s surprises

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s not the event that upsets you but your thinking about it</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Take a moment before you respond</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A calm mind leads to better choices</li></ul>

9. Choose your reactions wisely

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Use your time in a meaningful way</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Help others and stay true to your values</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A good life comes from living with intention</li></ul>

10. Live with purpose

From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a beautiful daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.

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Ryan Holiday is media strategist for notorious clients like Tucker Max and Dov Charney. After dropping out of college at 19 to apprentice under the strategist Robert Greene, he went on to advise many bestselling authors and multi-platinum musicians. He is the Director of Marketing at American Apparel, where his work in advertising was internationally known. His strategies are used as case studies by Twitter, YouTube, and Google, and have been written about in AdAge, the New York Times, Gawker, and Fast Company. He is the author is *Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator*, which is due out in July. He currently lives in New Orleans, with his rebellious puppy, Hanno.

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Stephen Hanselman is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Stephen Hanselman has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Stephen Hanselman's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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The Daily Stoic

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">To love others well, you must first understand and care for yourself.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Healing from past pain helps you avoid repeating harmful patterns in relationships.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practices like meditation, journaling, or therapy can help you grow emotionally.</li></ul>

🌱 1. Love Begins with Self-Awareness

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Speak honestly and kindly, even when it's difficult.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Listen to understand, not just to respond.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Clear and open conversations prevent misunderstandings and build trust.</li></ul>

💬 2. Communication Builds Stronger Bonds

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">True love allows freedom; it doesn't try to control the other person.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Attachment can lead to fear and jealousy, which harm relationships.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Accept that change is natural and part of growth.</li></ul>

🧘 3. Let Go of Control and Attachment

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Both partners should support each other's personal development.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Growing together creates a deeper connection.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Celebrate each other's progress and encourage continuous learning.</li></ul>

🤝 4. Mutual Growth Strengthens Relationships

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Disagreements are normal and can lead to better understanding.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stay calm and focus on resolving the issue, not winning the argument.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Remember, you're on the same team; work together to find solutions.</li></ul>

🛠️ 5. Conflict is an Opportunity for Understanding

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Small acts of kindness show your love and appreciation.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Be patient with your partner's flaws and mistakes.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Compassion helps you respond with empathy instead of anger.</li></ul>

💖 6. Practice Kindness and Compassion Daily

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">People and circumstances change; adapt to these changes as a team.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Be open to new experiences and perspectives.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Flexibility keeps the relationship resilient and strong.</li></ul>

🔄 7. Embrace Change and Adapt Together

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Create shared values, goals, and routines that support your bond.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Discuss and agree on how to handle challenges and decisions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A strong relationship culture provides stability and unity.</li></ul>

🧩 8. Build a Relationship Culture Together

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Be truthful about your feelings, needs, and concerns.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Avoid hiding things or telling lies, even small ones.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Trust grows when both partners are open and sincere.</li></ul>

💬 9. Honesty is the Foundation of Trust

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Loving better is an ongoing process of learning and improving.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Reflect regularly on your actions and their impact on your partner.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stay committed to growing together, through all of life's ups and downs.</li></ul>

🧭 10. Love is a Continuous Journey

10 Secrets to Loving Deeper – Instantly Transform Your Relationships!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The beloved author of Lighter offers a blueprint for deepening your compassion, kindness, and gratitude so you can truly grow in harmony with another person and build stronger connections in all your relationships. “A beautiful offering from the heart, to the heart.”—Elizabeth Gilbert “Yung Pueblo holds a mirror to the relationships we have and offers clear directions to the relationships we desire.”—Simon Sinek “How to Love Better is destined to change your life.”—Lena Waithe “Everyone enters relationships with imperfections and negative patterns that block the flow of love, but when you embrace growth, the new harmony within you will flow into your relationship.” Love enters our lives in many forms: friends, family, intimate partners. But all of these relationships are deeply influenced by the love we have for ourselves. If we see our relationships as opportunities to be fully present in our healing and growth, then, Yung Pueblo assures us, we can transform and meet one another with compassion instead of judgment. In How to Love Better, Yung Pueblo examines all aspects of relationships, from the rose-colored early days when you may be hesitant to show your full self, to the challenges that can arise without clear communication, to dealing with heartbreak and healing as you close a chapter of your life. The power of looking inward remains at the core of Yung Pueblo’s teachings. Ego and attachment can become barriers in a relationship, so the more self-aware you become, the more you can support both your partner and yourself. How to Love Better includes: • How to build harmony in a relationship • How to see each other’s perspective • How to find the right partner • How to heal from heartbreak • How to overcome attachment • How to form commitments • How to argue Yung Pueblo’s insights on embracing change, building a foundation of honesty, and learning to listen selflessly will resonate regardless of where you are in your healing journey. And his unique combination of poetry, personal experience, and thoughtful advice will help you grow and strengthen all of your relationships.

Yung Pueblo

How to Love Better

Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Most rich people don’t show off.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They buy normal houses and cars.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They save and invest a big part of their income.</li></ul>

1. Millionaires today still live simply

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Millionaires work hard for many years.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They don’t depend on luck or big gifts.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They believe success comes from discipline.</li></ul>

2. Hard work is more important than luck

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They always save a part of what they make.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They plan before buying expensive things.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They are careful with their money every day.</li></ul>

3. They spend less than they earn

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Many have college degrees, but not always from fancy schools.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Smart money habits beat fancy diplomas.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They keep learning new skills even after school.</li></ul>

4. Education matters — but financial habits matter more

Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They don’t get rich overnight.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They invest small amounts over many years.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They believe in slow and steady growth.</li></ul>

5. Patience and time build wealth

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Many millionaires run small businesses.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They like working for themselves.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They control how they earn and spend money.</li></ul>

6. Self-employment is still a good path

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They don’t buy just to impress people.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They choose quality over brand names.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They care about value, not fashion.</li></ul>

7. They don’t waste money on status

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They teach kids to earn, not just take money.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They give advice, not handouts.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They want their kids to work hard too.</li></ul>

8. They raise their kids to be independent

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They stick to routines (budgeting, investing, saving).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They are organized with time and money.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They keep emotions out of money decisions.</li></ul>

9. They have strong habits and discipline

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Success means freedom, not fancy stuff.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They value time with family, health, and peace of mind.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Real millionaires care more about happiness than showing off.</li></ul>

10. They define success differently

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The companion book to the New York Times best-selling The Millionaire Next Door Is the millionaire next door still out there today? The latest research from Dr. Thomas J. Stanley and his daughter, Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw, confirms that yes, the millionaire next door is alive and well. And he's achieving his financial objectives much the same way he always has: by living below his means, by being a contrarian in a maelstrom of hyper-consumption, and by being disciplined in reaching his financial goals. The book examines wealth in America over twenty years after Dr. Stanley's groundbreaking work on self-made affluence. While a new generation of household financial managers is being inundated with the proliferation of financial advice, The Next Millionaire Next Door provides readers with an analysis of what it takes to achieve wealth with data-based conclusions and evidence from those who have built wealth on their own over the last two decades. In this current work, the authors detail how specific decisions, behaviors, and characteristics align with the discipline of wealth building, covering areas such as consumption, budgeting, careers, investing, and financial management in general. Through case studies, survey research, and a careful examination of quantitative studies of wealth, the authors illustrate what it takes to achieve financial success today, regardless of market conditions or rising costs. Book jacket.

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Stop selling. Start helping.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Your customer is the hero of the story, not your brand</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Focus on helping them win, instead of listing your achievements</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your brand should be the guide, like Yoda or Gandalf</li></ul>

1. Your Customer is the Hero (Not You)

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Identify the external, internal, and emotional problems your customer faces</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Talk about what’s bothering them, not just what you offer</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Customers feel more connected when you describe their pain</li></ul>

2. Clearly Define the Problem

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Show empathy and authority to build trust</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Make your audience feel understood and supported</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Help them believe you know how to solve their problem</li></ul>

3. Offer Yourself as the Guide

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Offer a simple, step-by-step path they can follow</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Keep it easy to understand and act on</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Simplicity builds confidence and lowers resistance</li></ul>

4. Give Them a Clear Plan

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Always give a direct and clear call to action</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Don’t wait for them to figure it out</li><li class="ql-align-justify">People need to be guided toward what to do next</li></ul>👉 💡 Real-World Tip<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">If you're unsure how to write clear LinkedIn posts that lead to real action, my <a href="https://anupchouhan.gumroad.com/l/10ChatGPTPromptstoWriteViralLinkedInContent">10 ChatGPT Prompts to Write Viral LinkedIn Content pack</a> is built on this exact storytelling method. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Each prompt helps you connect, convert, and stand out using this powerful framework.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can download it for FREE.</li></ul>

5. Call Them to Action

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Let them know what’s at stake if they don’t act</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Use consequences to create urgency</li><li class="ql-align-justify">People are more motivated by avoiding loss than gaining something</li></ul>

6. Help Them Avoid Failure

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Paint a clear picture of success and transformation</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Show what life could look like after they work with you</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Let them imagine the win, not just the features</li></ul>

7. Show Them the Happy Ending

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Cut out jargon and extra words</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stick to one message at a time</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Clear communication builds instant trust</li></ul>

8. Keep the Message Simple

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">A BrandScript helps you organize your story in a simple structure</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Fill in key parts like the hero, their problem, your plan, and the success</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It becomes your go-to message for all marketing content</li></ul>

9. Use a BrandScript

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Use the same message in your website, emails, sales pages, and social posts</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Repetition and consistency create recognition</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Great stories don’t just sell, they get remembered</li></ul>

10. Apply It Everywhere

In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

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When you apply the StoryBrand framework your brand will stand out. Developing that framework to clarify your message and grow your business is about to get a whole lot simpler. . .Since the original publication of Building a StoryBrand, over one million business leaders have discovered Donald Miller's powerful StoryBrand framework, and their businesses are growing. Now, the classic resource for connecting with customers has been fully revised and updated, making it an even more powerful tool to prepare you to engage customers.In a world filled with constant, on-demand distractions, it has become very hard for business owners to effectively cut through the noise to reach their customers. Without a clear, distinct message, customers will not understand what you can do for them and won't engage.In Building a StoryBrand 2.0, Donald Miller not only deepens his teaching on how to use his seven universal story elements—he'll provide you with one of the most powerful and cutting-edge tools to help with your brand messaging efficacy and output.The StoryBrand framework is a proven process that has helped thousands of companies engage with their existing customers, giving them the ultimate competitive advantage. Now you can have access to the perfected version, making it more essential.Whether you are the marketing director of a multibillion-dollar company, the owner of a small business, a politician running for office, or the lead singer of a rock band, Building a StoryBrand 2.0 will forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.

Donald "Don" Miller is an American author, public speaker, and business owner. He is the CEO of StoryBrand, a marketing company. He is also an author of personal essays and reflections about faith, God, and self-discovery.

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Building a StoryBrand 2.0

The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">It's about paying attention to the present moment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You notice thoughts and feelings without judging them.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It helps you stay calm and focused.</li></ul>

1. What is Mindfulness?

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Daily practice makes mindfulness easier.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It helps you handle stress better.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your mind becomes clearer and more peaceful.</li></ul>

2. Why Create a Mindfulness Habit?

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Just a few minutes a day is enough to begin.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pick simple moments like brushing teeth or walking.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stay consistent rather than perfect.</li></ul>

3. Start Small

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You don’t need quiet time or meditation only.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Be mindful while eating, working, or talking.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Focus on your breath, body, or senses in the moment.</li></ul>

4. Use Mindfulness Anytime

You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Don’t fight your thoughts—just watch them.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Let thoughts come and go like clouds in the sky.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">This builds awareness and self-control.</li></ul>

5. Notice Your Thoughts

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Accept feelings like anger or fear without reacting.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Mindfulness helps you respond calmly.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Over time, emotions feel less overwhelming.</li></ul>

6. Deal with Difficult Emotions

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Avoid being too hard on yourself when you lose focus.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Talk to yourself like you would to a friend.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Mindfulness includes self-compassion.</li></ul>

7. Be Kind to Yourself

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Link mindfulness to habits (e.g., phone buzzing = take a breath).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Set reminders on your phone or calendar.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Turn daily routines into moments to pause.</li></ul>

8. Use Triggers to Practice

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Take short breaks to reset your mind.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practice mindful listening in meetings.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stay present during tasks for better performance.</li></ul>

9. Mindfulness at Work

Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Mindfulness improves your relationships and choices.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s not just a practice—it’s a new way of living.</li></ul>

10. Make it a Lifestyle

Why Everyone's Talking About Mindfulness Habits!

Create a new way of living that reduces stress, increases productivity, improves mood, and enhances relationships. Using step-by-step instructions and exercises that incorporate habit-forming techniques, author Kate Sciandra helps you find everyday opportunities for making mindfulness an easy practice. In just six weeks, you can fully integrate this quick approach to living in the moment. Each week you'll learn about: <ul> <li>The difference between meditation and mindfulness, and how to recognize opportunities for both</li> <li>Useful information about mindfulness, meditation, and habit formation</li> <li>How to build your mental toolkit as well as ways to use it often</li> <li>How to address misconceptions about the process of being present</li> <li>How to live in the moment no matter what you’re doing or where you are</li> </ul> Whether you want to improve your concentration, take better care of yourself, or simply have a greater appreciation for life, this easy-to-use guide is your best choice for calming the body and quieting the mind on a schedule that fits your busy life.

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The Mindfulness Habit

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.”

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Courage isn’t just about fearlessness; it's taking action despite fear.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s the foundation of all virtues — without courage, none of the others matter.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Everyone has fear, but the brave choose to move forward anyway.</li></ul>

1. What Courage Really Means

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Fear is part of being human — it protects us but can also hold us back.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Most of our fears are imagined or exaggerated.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can’t eliminate fear, but you can learn to manage and overcome it.</li></ul>

2. Fear Is Natural, But It’s Not the Boss

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You don’t need to be born brave — courage is something you practice.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Each time you act with courage, you strengthen it.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ordinary people make courageous choices every day.</li></ul>

3. Courage Is a Choice, Not a Trait

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Playing it safe can lead to regret and missed opportunities.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Inaction has its own consequences — often worse than failure.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sometimes, not taking a stand is the most dangerous choice.</li></ul>

4. Avoiding Risks Is Also a Risk

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">From Socrates to modern heroes, change happens through brave actions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">People who dared to speak truth or act boldly shaped the world.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Their stories remind us of the power of one courageous person.</li></ul>

5. History Is Built on Acts of Courage

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Speaking up in a meeting can be as brave as leading a revolution.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Everyday acts — honesty, kindness, standing up for others — all require courage.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Bravery isn’t always loud; often, it’s quiet but firm.</li></ul>

6. Courage Comes in Big and Small Moments

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Others may criticize or misunderstand you when you're brave.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Courage means doing what’s right, not what’s popular.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The fear of judgment is just another form of fear to overcome.</li></ul>

7. People Will Doubt You — Be Brave Anyway

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When you're brave, you give others permission to be brave, too.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">One act of courage can start a chain reaction.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your actions matter more than you think.</li></ul>

8. Courage Inspires Others

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The world faces many challenges, and it needs brave people to step up.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">From injustice to crisis, silence helps no one.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Speaking the truth and doing the right thing are forms of modern courage.</li></ul>

9. Courage Is Needed Now More Than Ever

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.”

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Start small — speak honestly, face your fears, take risks.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Build courage like a muscle by using it regularly.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Remember: courage isn’t the absence of fear, but action in spite of it.</li></ul>

10. Practice Courage Daily

The Secret Power Behind Every Great Leader

The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Ryan Holiday’s bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key—captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series on the cardinal virtues of ancient philosophy, Holiday explores the most foundational virtue of all: Courage. Almost every religion, spiritual practice, philosophy and person grapples with fear. The most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Be not afraid.” The ancient Greeks spoke of phobos, panic and terror. It is natural to feel fear, the Stoics believed, but it cannot rule you. Courage, then, is the ability to rise above fear, to do what’s right, to do what’s needed, to do what is true. And so it rests at the heart of the works of Marcus Aurelius, Aristotle, and CS Lewis, alongside temperance, justice, and wisdom. In Courage Is Calling, Ryan Holiday breaks down the elements of fear, an expression of cowardice, the elements of courage, an expression of bravery, and lastly, the elements of heroism, an expression of valor. Through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders, including Charles De Gaulle, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Holiday shows you how to conquer fear and practice courage in your daily life. You’ll also delve deep into the moral dilemmas and courageous acts of lesser-known, but equally as important, figures from ancient and modern history, such as Helvidius Priscus, a Roman Senator who stood his ground against emperor Vespasian, even in the face of death; Frank Serpico, a former New York City Police Department Detective who exposed police corruption; and Frederick Douglass and a slave named Nelly, whose fierce resistance against her captors inspired his own crusade to end slavery. In a world in which fear runs rampant—when people would rather stand on the sidelines than speak out against injustice, go along with convention than bet on themselves, and turn a blind eye to the ugly realities of modern life—we need courage more than ever. We need the courage of whistleblowers and risk takers. We need the courage of activists and adventurers. We need the courage of writers who speak the truth—and the courage of leaders to listen. We need you to step into the arena and fight.

Courage Is Calling

When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Emotions help us understand ourselves and others.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">We often confuse or mislabel feelings.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Naming emotions correctly improves communication and connection.</li></ul>

1. Understanding Emotions is Power

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The words we use influence how we feel and act.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Having the right words for emotions makes them less scary.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A rich emotional vocabulary builds emotional intelligence.</li></ul>

2. Language Shapes Experience

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">We’re wired to connect with others.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">True connection requires vulnerability and openness.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Feeling seen and understood brings deep joy.</li></ul>

3. Connection is a Basic Human Need

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Being vulnerable means showing up with honesty.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s key to love, creativity, and meaningful work.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It may feel risky but leads to real growth.</li></ul>

4. Vulnerability is Courage, Not Weakness

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Shame says “I am bad”; guilt says “I did something bad.”</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Guilt can motivate change; shame often blocks it.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Understanding these helps build self-worth.</li></ul>

5. Recognizing Shame and Guilt

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Fear is a reaction to danger; anxiety is worry about what might happen.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Both are natural but can take over if unchecked.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Calming techniques and self-awareness can help manage them.</li></ul>

6. Understanding Fear and Anxiety

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Grief is painful, but it shows what mattered to us.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hope isn’t pretending everything’s fine — it’s believing things can get better.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sharing grief with others can ease the burden.</li></ul>

7. Grief and Hope Can Coexist

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Boundaries are limits that protect our well-being.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Saying “no” doesn’t make you mean — it shows self-respect.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">People trust you more when you’re clear and honest. </li></ul>

8. Setting Boundaries Builds Trust

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Practicing gratitude increases joy in life.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Small moments of joy matter — laughter, beauty, peace.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Recognizing joy makes it grow.</li></ul>

9. Joy and Gratitude Go Together

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">True belonging means being accepted for who you are, not who you pretend to be.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You don’t have to change to fit in.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Loving yourself is the first step to real connection.</li></ul>

10. Belonging Starts with Self-Acceptance

Master your emotions to create deeper, meaningful relationships.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her latest book, Brené Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.” Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances—a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.   Over the past two decades, Brown’s extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as on Brown’s singular skills as a storyteller, to show us how accurately naming an experience doesn’t give the experience more power—it gives us the power of understanding, meaning, and choice.   Brown shares, “I want this book to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves.”

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work. Brené is also a visiting professor in management at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and her latest book, Dare to Lead.Brené hosts the Unlocking Us Podcast and the Dare to Lead Podcast. Her TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world with over 50 million views.

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Don’t overthink business strategy.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Focus on what really matters – competition.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The key is to find what stops others from copying your business.</li></ul>

1. Keep Strategy Simple

The Strategy Secret 90% of Businesses Miss!

Bruce Greenwald, one of the nation's leading business professors, presents a new and simplified approach to strategy that cuts through much of the fog that has surrounded the subject. Based on his hugely popular course at Columbia Business School, Greenwald and his coauthor, Judd Kahn, offer an easy-to-follow method for understanding the competitive structure of your industry and developing an appropriate strategy for your specific position. Over the last two decades, the conventional approach to strategy has become frustratingly complex. It's easy to get lost in a sophisticated model of your competitors, suppliers, buyers, substitutes, and other players, while losing sight of the big question: Are there barriers to entry that allow you to do things that other firms cannot?

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