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Paul Coelho

Paulo Coelho

Brazilian lyricist and novelist

Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist whose most famous novel, The Alchemist, has been translated into 80 languages and has sold over 210 million copies worldwide. He is the all-time bestselling Portuguese language author, and also the recipient of numerous international awards, amongst them the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum.

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Paulo Coelho

by Paul Coelho

Paulo Coelho is one of the most inspiring and beloved authors on the planet (can you believe he’s sold over 100 million copies of his books in 150 languages?!?) and in this Note we'll explore some of my favorite Big Ideas from a bunch of his great books. We'll explore the one great truth that when we *really* want something, it's because the desire originated in the soul of the universe and the fact that the extraordinary is the birthright of all of us. I love Paulo and trust you will, too, if you don't already!

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Antifragility & Purpose

Fiction Mind Modern Classic

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Wearing Scars As Medals
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What a Hero Does with the Dragon Claw Marks

In our last +1 we chatted about the fact that, as Campbell tells us, when we go for bliss on our hero’s journey we need to remember that there’s always the chance for a fiasco. (Hah!) Yep. Always. That’s part of the deal and why we need to get really good at e...

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Antifragility & Confidence

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90% Done?
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Paulo Coelho Says: Consider Yourself Halfway There

Paulo Coelho says: “To avoid falling into treacherous traps, it is best to consider that you have covered half your journey only when you have walked ninety percent of the road.” That’s some solid wisdom. Think yo...

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Confidence & Productivity

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The Alchemist Says
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The Universe Is Conspiring to Help You

Have you ever read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho? It’s amazing. I’ve read it a bunch of times. Guess how many copies the book has sold since Paulo wrote it over 30 years ago… 65 MILLI...

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Confidence & Purpose

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