Meaning and Serenity

The books, in order

1. 1

   Psychology · 15 min

   Man's Search for Meaning

   Viktor E. Frankl

   People who know why they're doing something hard can endure far more than people who just follow a method that means nothing to them.

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2. 2

   Philosophy · 15 min

   The Obstacle Is the Way

   Ryan Holiday

   Swapping the question "why did this happen to me?" for "what do I do with this now?" is what separates the people who freeze from the people who keep moving.

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3. 3

   Philosophy · 14 min

   Ego Is the Enemy

   Ryan Holiday

   Talking about a plan before you carry it out gives you the same feeling of progress as actually doing it, and that dulls your drive to keep working once the applause is over.

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4. 4

   Psychology · 14 min

   The Porcupine's Dilemma: How to Face Loneliness

   Leandro Karnal

   The right amount of closeness isn't predetermined: every relationship requires adjusting the distance, like animals warming one another without getting pricked.

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5. 5

   Spirituality · 15 min

   The Purpose Driven Life

   Rick Warren

   Using your own gifts and experiences to serve someone takes less effort than trying to copy another person's gift.

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6. 6

   Spirituality · 14 min

   Fonte Viva

   Chico Xavier (by the spirit Emmanuel)

   According to the book, giving up your seat on the bus or listening to someone with full attention is worth as much as a cash donation.

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7. 7

   Spirituality · 15 min

   The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

   Robin Sharma

   A life full of visible achievement can hide a deep tiredness that no professional title can fix on its own.

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