Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary The Japanese version of Stoicism, in my opinion. Full of wisdom on how to live with purpose, be prepared for anything, be your best self and how to lead and deal with others. Key Takeaways What I got out of […]
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary Alan Watts contrasts Eastern and Western philosophies. You’ll question basic assumptions that you’ve never examined, but which have dominated your life so far. Key Takeaways What I got out of it The Tao of Philosophy provided a nice contrast in
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary A book on the history and spirit of the art of Japanese tea-making. Strong emphasis on its Taoist and Zen Buddhist roots. Great introduction for a Westerner to these Asian philosophies. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Like
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary Zen in the Art of Archery is an enjoyable first-hand account of a Westerner (German) learning about Zen Buddhism through Japanese archery over multiple years. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Zen in the Art of Archery was
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Books Language: English Summary Letters and essays from a 17th-century Japanese Zen Buddhist monk. Easy to read, difficult to grasp what Soho was aiming for – as is the case with most Zen texts. I recommend Zen in the Art of Archery and Zen
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Book Language: English Summary Musashi’s book on developing expertise and living a focused life. It had a stronger impact at age 24 than it did when I reread it at 31. Key Takeaways What I got out of it I remember the Book of
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary An ancient Chinese book with aphorisms on how to conduct yourself, lead/govern others and live a good life. Has some traces of Stoicism, minus the spirituality. Don’t read it hoping for enlightenment, it’s not that kind of book. Key Takeaways
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Books Language: English Summary A great collection of aphorisms that gets you thinking. It summarizes Taleb’s philosophy of antifragility and asymmetry in life well. Don’t read this as your first Taleb book. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Taleb’s The Bed of
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Books Language: English Summary A great book filled with aphorisms by Bruce Lee. A mixture of Eastern spirituality, Western and Stoic philosophy, scientific method, and simply practical thought to answer one question: how to live a good life. I recommend reading 1 page a
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary Reminders of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius to himself on what the world is like, how to do his job well, how to live well and how to be a good person. Incredible insights into the mind of the world’s
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