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Time for #2
This is the second article on my review of the ideas in The Four Agreements. Here's the first article: I knew that I'd move forward with this series, but I put it off as Agreement #2 is a big stumbling block for me. I'd like to say I decided to get out of my own way and thus wrote this, but that isn't the truth. (Since Agreement #1 is to Be Impeccable with Your Word I surely need to own up to that)
Judey KalchikPublished 4 days ago in BookClubWhy do people buy books they don’t read?
We have all likely been guilty of buying or keeping books we know we will probably never read, and maybe never intended to read. I know I have certainly been guilty of this! And you certainly are not alone, it seems much of society prefers buying and having books over actually reading them. Indeed, one survey found that an average of half of the over one hundred books in an average home go unread.
Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)Published 10 months ago in BookClubMy To Be Read List
I have been taking some time away from writing. I haven't forgotten about Vocal, the truth is I just have been too busy pursuing other things to write online and honestly, my little family and I just had a really hard month between the flu and a weird eye infection/cold circulating our house. I'm currently sipping some warm peppermint tea because my throat is sore.
Chloe Rose Violet 🌹Published about a month ago in BookClub"If I Did It"
When I teach Ethics of Communication, I always give my students the debate situation below to discuss ethics of public relations:
Lana V LynxPublished about a month ago in BookClubAn Education in Alienation
It might seem odd to conjure the ghost of an ancient Greek philosopher the better to try to understand and appreciate a 19th Century tale of thrilling horror with his help. I was moved to do so because I am the sort of silly idealist who believes that anything encoded by a human mind can be decoded by one, to echo David Lodge’s irascible Morris Zapp, provided sufficient energy and attention are devoted to the cause. After all, I have had the privilege and pleasure of teaching this novel to hundreds of students. When I have done so, I have repudiated charming customer service and power point karaoke in favor of close reading of the text and texts about it. The latter have both preserved and provoked a scholarly and critical conversation about tragedy in general and this novel in particular. Aristotle was the first to contribute a systematic theory of tragedy to this conversation, in the 4th Century BCE. Walking anachronism that I am, I understand it to be my duty to prepare my students to understand the text and said conversation in order, in however modest and provisional a way, to contribute to it themselves. If the aims of a university are not to preserve, create and disseminate knowledge, by these and other means, what could they possibly be?
D. J. ReddallPublished 2 months ago in BookClubWhy Eloise Isn't A Feminist
I meant to have this out in time for Women's History Month, but life got in the way... Feminism has existed for as long as there was a Patriarchy to oppose.
Natasja RosePublished 2 months ago in BookClubThe History of Marginalia
Marginalia has not always been the taboo subject it is today. At times in history, it was considered to show great intelligence and be a valuable part of any thinker's life.
Sam H ArnoldPublished 2 months ago in BookClub- Content Warning
"Prima Facie" by Suzie Miller - Review
Based on the award-winning play starring Jodie Comer ‘This is not life. This is law.’ Tessa Ensler is a brilliant barrister who's forged her career in criminal defence through sheer determination. Since her days at Cambridge, she’s carefully disguised her working class roots in a male-dominated world where who you know is just as important as what you know. Driven by her belief in the right to a fair trial and a taste for victory, there’s nothing Tessa loves more than the thrill of getting her clients acquitted. It seems like Tessa has it made when she is approached for a new job and nominated for the most prestigious award in her field. But when a date with a charismatic colleague goes horribly wrong, Tessa finds that the rules she’s always played by might not protect her, forcing her to question everything she's ever believed in . . .
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Atomic Habits — Building better routines
James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits” is a thorough manual for comprehending and putting into practice useful habits for both professional and personal development. The foundation of the book is the idea that, over time, modest, gradual gains might become substantial ones. Clear deconstructs the science of habit formation and offers doable methods for forming positive habits and kicking negative ones. Below is a thorough synopsis of the main themes and concepts discussed in the book:
Finlay WhartonPublished about 6 hours ago in BookClub- AI-Generated
The Top 5 Self-help Author Who Change My Way Of Thinking
My journey toward personal development began 20 years ago, and the first book that was merely an introduction was Louise Hay's "You Can Heal Your Life." In it, she described her experiences and the techniques she used to improve her significantly deteriorated health. The power of affirmations she used and the way affirmations are utilized helped me at that moment to scratch the surface and enter the world of personal development. The book emphasizes the connection between mind and body, teaching readers how to use positive affirmations to heal their lives. It covers topics such as self-love, forgiveness, and the importance of a positive mindset.
Nikkica YelicPublished about 9 hours ago in BookClub Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
INSANE journey of a book. In the very best of ways. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get into this book at first, put off by this idea of the literal transformation of the story’s human protagonist into a dog, but Rachel Yoder’s impeccable writing made her physical transformation just as poignant and as meaningful as her psychological one. The metaphor of Nightbitch’s transformation into a dog displays the animalistic side of motherhood, the side that can be ugly while being strangely beautiful, in all of its love and its violence. Motherhood is a complex, multi-faceted gift, and a curse, and a miracle.
angela hepworthPublished about 14 hours ago in BookClub- AI-Generated
A Tale of Lost Love
In the picturesque town of Willowbrook, nestled amidst rolling hills and verdant meadows, there lived a woman whose grace and kindness were the very essence of the tranquil hamlet. Her days unfolded within the quaint confines of the local flower shop, a sanctuary of vibrant colors and intoxicating fragrances that served as a beacon of hope and solace to all who crossed its threshold. Yet beneath her serene countenance lay a heart burdened by the weight of unspoken sorrow, a sorrow born of a love lost to the passage of time.
fatich souleiman aliPublished about 16 hours ago in BookClub - AI-Generated
The Beast
The United States presidential state car (nicknamed "the Beast",[1][2][3] "Cadillac One",[4][5] "First Car";[6] code named "Stagecoach"[7][8]) is the official state car of the president of the United States.
My Top 10 Books of 2024 So Far
As the year of 2024 progresses, there are books that trail through my thoughts each day. Although I am proud to admit I have absorbed a total of 59 books so far, both print and audio, the last couple weeks of May revealed to me that my purpose for reading had been distorted. It became a challenge. A task. A chore. At one time, reading provided sense to the world I lived in, or an escape from it when it became too much to bear. Now, I will take time to soak in the words and appreciate each of them. Below are the books I read this year that I hold in my soul with the highest regard.
Katerina PetrouPublished about 21 hours ago in BookClubAir Force One
Air Force One is the official air traffic control designated call sign for a United States Air Force aircraft carrying the president of the United States. In common parlance, the term is used to denote U.S. Air Force aircraft modified and used to transport the president and a metonym for the primary presidential aircraft, VC-25, although it can be used to refer to any Air Force aircraft the president travels on.[1][2]
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Discovering the Secrets to Success: From Good to Great - The Journey Beyond All Limits in Business
In the competitive world of business, how does a company transcend all limits to achieve greatness? Jim Collins' book "Good to Great" sheds light on this question by exploring the key factors that enable exceptional companies to outperform their rivals. With five years of extensive research and remarkable findings, Collins provides a detailed roadmap for any business aspiring to transition from mediocrity to excellence. This article will guide you through the core principles of the book, compare it with other business literature, and offer real-life examples of how to apply these valuable lessons in the modern business environment. Join us as we explore the journey beyond all limits to achieve greatness in business.
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