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Adam I always appreciate your perspective. One thing that I would love to see from you that I often think about myself is not new books but timeless, classic books. Having been in this business for nearly 40 years now, I keep coming back to key ideas and writings that seem to stand the test of time. Would love to hear what you think people keep re-inventing. Keep writing.

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An interestingly diverse selection - there's definitely a couple that have grabbed me, including that one, whatever its name is, by some bald guy :) Never Enough is a topic very close to my heart, so I am interested to read her take on the subject.

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When in doubt, always ask the waiter. Even when you don't speak the language, a lot can be figured out with a phrasebook and a waiter.

Changing channels -- when a talk show comes on

Looking forward to the new book.

(I was going to buy it immediately but then I remembered that you're a big fan of decision making by lottery so I'll have to see when its number comes up. 😁)

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I'm excited about the couple of book suggestions that delve into the issue of hyper-productivity and achievement in our society. It's a theme that's been gaining prominence lately, and "Four Thousand Weeks" was the first book that opened my eyes by challenging these notions. As someone who's a recovering perfectionist/productivity enthusiast, it’s promising to see society starting to question this lifestyle. Hopefully, as a collective, we can begin to unravel ourselves from our own high expectations! Thanks for a great book list.

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Thanks for the recommendations. My reading list is full (a couple of these are on it), but I’ll be returning to this list in the future!

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Oops! You missed one - “Grieving: A Spiritual Process for Catholics” by Paula Kosin. It’s a refreshing approach that combines best current practices in healthy grieving with contemporary Catholic Christian spirituality. https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Spiritual-Catholics-Paula-Kosin/dp/1616717238

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I cannot wait for Hidden Potential, I'm pretty found of its author, Some Bald Guy.

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Hi where do I go to get the note associated w number 37 ? I enjoined your presence at Omega in Aug

Thank s

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Your ability to capture the depth of your inner and outer experiences in such concise prose is truly remarkable

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Excellent recommendations. My endless reading list just got longer

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These fall books are a cherry-picked paradox of sweet and tart, challenging and affirming our perspectives. Just like a bowl of fresh cherries, they offer unique flavors and remind us that unexpected ideas can be the most delicious. 🍒📚

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Great ideas worth sharing Adam! More books to add to the list. Hope you will give mine a read some day! https://www.amazon.com/Unstuck-Think-Like-Free-Your/dp/B0BRM2MZFK

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Is it just me or are all the titles by men triumphant in nature and the titles by women almost sound tragic?

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Love this new recommendations!

Also, if you want to engage in another fascinating reading ... I got you covered ⤵️

“Some Words For Your Soul”

https://avwritingco.gumroad.com/l/somewordsforyoursoul_ebook

It’s a book made for you. So claim your copy dear friend.

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I started reading Hidden Potential, and eventually, I started changing myself... Thank You, Adam Grant

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