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  The Path to Purpose

  How Young People Find Their Calling in Life

  by William Damon

  This book is a scientific look at Purpose by one of the world’s leading developmental psychologists—a powerful look at how to cultivate purpose in our children (and, for that matter, ourselves) and why it’s so important. Big Ideas we explore include a definition of what it means to be purposeful (and a look at the alternatives), the #1 thing that gets in the way of discovering and creating purpose, 9 key things parents can do to help their kids with purpose, why entrepreneurial spirit is so important and a four-word mantra to reduce timidity and build courage and confidence.

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  Grit

  The Power of Passion and Perseverance

  by Angela Duckworth

  Angela Duckworth is the world’s leading authority on the science of grit. In fact, she pioneered the field and, as Daniel Gilbert says on the cover: “Psychologists have spent decades searching for the secret of success, but Duckworth is the one who found it.” In this Note, we explore the two facets of grit (hint: passion + perseverance, why they’re important and how to cultivate them.

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  Positive Psychology & Willpower

  Character Female Author Grit Heart Mind Modern Classic Resilience Spirit Top 101

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  The Way of the SEAL

  Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed

  by Mark Divine

  A former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Mark Divine integrates the ancient warrior traditions with grounded, practical virtue and 21st century get-it-done effectiveness in a way that I find incredibly inspiring. Big Ideas we cover include the power of front-sight focus, how to DIRECT your mind, going Yoda on your commitments and creating micro goals when things are tough.

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  Actualization Mastery Military Mind Modern Classic Resilience SEAL Top 101 Warrior

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  Courage Under Fire

  Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior

  by James Stockdale

  James Stockdale spent 7 1/2 years as the highest ranking prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. 4 years in solitary confinement. 2 in leg irons. This book is about how he endured all of that with the wisdom of Stoic philosopher Epictetus in mind. In the Note, we explore the key tenets of Stoicism, the Stockdale Paradox, playing your role well and mastering your emotions.

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  Conquering Anxiety & Stoicism

  20th Century Classic Biography Military Mind Resilience

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  Resilience

  Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life

  by Eric Greitens

  Resilience. As Eric Greitens tells us, it's not so much about bouncing back as it is about moving through. And this former Navy SEAL, Rhodes Scholar, boxing champion and humanitarian who's been recognized as one of the greatest leaders in the world, knows a ton about how to cultivate it by embracing failure, forging our purpose and living with virtue. Note: We’re keeping our Notes on Eric’s books up on the site as a powerful reminder of a) how hard it is to truly live these ideas and b) how important it is to trust OURSELVES as our ultimate advisors.

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  Antifragility & Stoicism

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  Daring Greatly

  How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

  by Brené Brown

  Teddy Roosevelt told us that it's not the critic who counts. It's all about the individual who is actually in the arena--whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood... Who dares greatly. Brene Brown takes that spirit and runs with it--showing us how we can only dare greatly when we are willing to live Wholeheartedly, embracing our vulnerability as we cultivate our courage, compassion and connection.

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  Confidence & Leadership

  courage Female Author Heart Modern Classic Resilience Shame Spirit Vulnerability

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  The Gifts of Imperfection

  Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

  by Brené Brown

  You're imperfect. (Hate to break it to you!) And that's awesome. Brene Brown, TED-talk rock star and all-around awesome human being also happens to be one of the world's shame and vulnerability researchers who stumbled upon the secrets of what she calls Wholehearted living. In this Note, we'll look at the Dos and Don'ts of rockin' it as we cultivate courage, connection and compassion to put our soul in a great mood.

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  Conquering Perfectionism & Love

  courage Female Author Modern Classic Resilience Shame soul Spirit Vulnerability

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