Breathe Easy: Discover the Surprising Benefits of These Simple Breathing Exercises
Breathwork has become an increasingly popular topic in the health and fitness industry, with many experts touting its benefits for overall health and performance.
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Breathe by Belisa Vranich Summary (7/10)
A Summary of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health by Dr. Belisa Vranich Blog Introduction: Dr.
Law 38: Think as You Like, but Behave like Others (The 48 Laws of Power)
Law 38: Think as You Like, but Behave like Others Pausanias* If you feel irritated by the absurd remarks of two people whose conversation you happen to overhear, you should imagine that you are listening to the…
Why Common Sense Beats Catchy Anecdotes
If there's one thing we've all experienced, it's the magnetic pull of a flashy story. The allure of a clever anecdote, dressed up in technical jargon or pronounced with the authority of a best-selling author or…
The Skin Type Solution Summary (8/10)
The Skin Type Solution* is a book written by dermatologist Leslie Baumann that provides readers with a comprehensive guide to understanding their skin type and how to care for it.
Ch 5: The Long Peace (The Better Angels Of Our Nature)
If we assume that World War 2 was the most destructive event in history, it doesn’t tell us anything about the trends of in war and peace. Pinker rejects that epochs of war are cyclical (a common suggestion) or…
Reality Reveals Itself To You (Week 34 Of Wisdom)
The rascal/philosopher Alan Watts gained notoriety for popularizing Eastern ideas in the Western world. He thought of himself as an entertainer, but do not mistake levity with insincerity.
Self Reproducing Computer Programs
What Is Life? How did life originate, and what exactly constitutes being alive? While the origin of life is still hotly debated, the question of defining life itself is equally contentious. There is no consensus…
Lesson 5: You Don’t Lose Fear, You Become more Courageous
A Dialogue Unless you are terribly honest with yourself, you will not question the real reasons why you are avoiding something.
Quiet Summary (7/10)
Introverts Many introverts try to deny their true nature, writes Cain in her book Quiet. They won’t be noticed as introverts in their workspaces, schools, or neighborhoods. They will lie to themselves about who they…
When Not to Argue
When one considers how ready are the forces of young men for discharge, one does not wonder at seeing them decide so uncritically and with so little selection for this or that cause: that which attracts them is the…
The Neurotic Personality of Our Time Summary (7.5/10)
In The Neurotic Personality Of Our Time*, Horney discusses the nature of neuroticism and normalcy. What is Normal? One needs to compete with others to acquire power or wealth in society. Competition is difficult on…