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Stillness is the key / Ryan Holiday.

Holiday, Ryan, (author.). Penguin Random House, (publisher.).

Summary:

The author draws on great thinkers like Confucius, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Christian monks to show us what stillness is and how it might be achieved. He believes stillness is the doorway to self-mastery, discipline, and focus. He examines many of the figures that exemplify the power of stillness, including Winston Churchill, Fred Rogers and Anne Frank. This book aims to equip you with everything you need to find stillness in your own life.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780525538585
  • ISBN: 0525538585
  • Physical Description: xvi, 264 pages ; 19 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Portfolio/Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2019]

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General Note:
The book includes an email address for those wishing to request a bibliography.
Formatted Contents Note:
(Part I: Mind) The domain of the mind -- Become present -- Limit your inputs -- Empty the mind -- Slow down, think deeply -- Start journaling -- Cultivate silence -- Seek wisdom -- Find confidence, avoid ego -- Let go -- On to what's next. (Part II: Spirit) The domain of the soul -- Choose virtue -- Heal the inner child -- Beware desire -- Enough -- Bathe in beauty -- Accept a higher power -- Enter relationships -- Conquer your anger -- All is one -- On to what's next. (Part III: Body) The domain of the body -- Say no -- Take a walk -- Build a routine -- Get rid of your stuff -- Seek solitude -- Be a human being -- Go to sleep -- Find a hobby -- Beware escapism -- Act bravely -- On to the final act.

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Subject: Control (Psychology)
Peace of mind.
Philosophers, Ancient.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Philosophy and religion.
Quietude.
Self-control.
Genre: Self-help publications.

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Highland Community Library 128.4 HOL (Text) 35610000970322 HGHM Non-Fiction In Transit -
Albright Memorial Library 128.4 HOLIDAY (Text) 50686015555647 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Allentown Public Library 128.4 HOLI (Text) 34455007009463 Adult Nonfiction 2nd FL Available -
Barrett Paradise Friendly Library 128.4 Hol (Text) 37171000107231 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Bernville Area Community Library 128.4 HOL (Text) 33249023854791 Non-fiction Available -
Easton Main Library 128.4 H732s (Text) 31901004389807 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Indian Valley Public Library 128.4 Holiday Personal Growth (Text) 39427103466595 Nonfiction Room: Adult Nonfiction Checked Out 05/18/2024
Parkland Community Library 128.4 HOL (Text) 34422007152990 Adult Nonfiction Available -
RPL - Southeast Branch Library 128.4 Hol (Text) 33223008488552 Non-fiction Available -
Reading Public Library RPL - Main 128.4 Hol (Text) 33223008498098 Non-fiction Checked Out 05/06/2024
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