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Culture tends to argue that it forbids only that which is unnatural. But from a biological perspective, nothing is unnatural. Whatever is possible is by definition also natural. A truly unnatural behaviour, one that goes against the laws of nature, simply cannot exist, so it would need no prohibition. -Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind https://www.instagram.com/p/CTlvR-kHAMT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Be your own worst critic. When things go wrong it's tempting to shift the blame. Don't. Accept responsibility. People will appreciate it, and you will find out what you're capable of.” -Paul Arden, Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite I bought the book completely randomly while I was shopping for different things. The book is structured in one-page and two-page chapters, which makes it very easy to read. It is written in a relaxed manner, and the author uses a cynical approach, promoting the initiatives and unconventional methods. A motivational book, it challenges the way you think and prompts you to make the most out of yourself. #readingchallenge2021 : 40/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #lifelessons #bookrecommendations #bookreview #whateveryouthinkthinktheopposite #paularden https://www.instagram.com/p/CTjJxDInSCJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Introverts are often not very talkative, but “writative”. We love the written word.”

— Introvert Lifestyle

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This book has two of Nietzsche's works: •Beyond Good and Evil -It touches on almost all Nietzsche’s central concerns —on truth, on the nature of philosophy, on morality, on what’s wrong with morality, will to power. •The Genealogy of Morals -The book deals with the two absolutely central questions for Nietzsche, namely what’s wrong with our morality and the problem of suffering. It tells an extremely provocative story about each of these and in the third essay it even connects up with Nietzsche’s interest in questions about the nature of truth and why we value truth. In that sense it really is a mature work, bringing together reflections on topics that span the prior decade. Profoundly written but heavy and not an easy read. My brain really had a hard time comprehending this book that it took me some time to get through but that’s probably the density of wisdom. #2021readingchallenge : 37/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #theessentialnietzsche #beyondgoodandevil #bookreader #thegenealogyofmorals #friedrichnietzsche #philosophy #philosophybooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CRW3jhdHSsY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“The way in which the man accepts his fate and all the suffering it entails, the way which he takes up his cross, gives him ample opportunity —even under the most difficult circumstances —to add deeper meaning to his life.” -Man’s Search For Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl Re-reading this transformative and life-affiming book for the 3rd time. It has been exhausting lately to try catching up with the world and this book carry me through. This book reminds me, that I can all find meaning in life, regardless of struggles, no matter how hopeless a situation may seem. It struck the neurotic chords inside my brain to rejuvenate some of the battered beliefs, values, and set it on the right path. It is inspiring, putting our own woes and suffering into prospective, whilst offering a way to rise above suffering to find purpose and significance of living. It is divided into two sections —first is the author’s experiences in a concentration camp. He revisits his dark moments and reflects on the stages human devolution, exploitation and inhumane living conditions. In the second part —the author talks about logotheraphy; a technique that helps in appreciating the goodness and to find meaning in life. Sometimes, we might be in trouble and feel things are getting out in control or feeling a bit lost, but we will always have the last of human freedom —to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumtances, to choose one’s own way. I highly recommend reading this to whoever is going through tough time, just so you can put your life back in perspective. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWj2ucntRR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Always remember that market quotations are there for convenience, either to be taken advantage of or to be ignored.” -Benjamin Graham, The Intelligent Investor A wide acclaimed book on value investing. A long read —it took me 15days to finish it. Insightful, and powerful guide book for anyone already invested in investing, but if you have no basic knowledge about investing, this book will be difficult for you to comprehend unless you do a further study. It is very detailed and covers every imaginable aspect of investing. It provides a great way to make money from the stock market by picking stocks that are undervalued. Values discipline and focusing on long-term investments, instead of gambling on quick turnaround. Also, an eye opener when it comes to the financial markets, and how one can profit by investing yourself, not being a professional. It covers fluctuations of the market, so the investor can understand what is happening and keep emotions or crowd mentality out of the picture. Takeaways: •Investor and Market fluctuation— price and value are two different concepts. Don't consider them to be one. •Investment and Speculation— focus risk before returns. Invest, do not speculate. •Investor and Inflation— calculate your investment results adjusting with inflation. •Stock selection for defensive investor— look for large companies, strong financial condition, earning stability, uninterrupted dividend record, earnings growth, moderate PE ratio, avoid all the stocks from the growth stock category. •Margin of safety—or room for human error—for the investor. Buy assets that price is lower than their true value. •Look for price-value discrepancies—when the market price of a stock is less than its intrinsic value. 36/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #theintelligentinvestor #benjamingraham #bookreader #financialbooks #financialfreedom #financialliteracy #financialstability #financialsecurity #financialeducation #financialbooks #moneyandwealthmastery #stockmarket https://www.instagram.com/p/CPpSCIjLXLg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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financial literacy + financial stability = financial freedom These are some of the financial books I have read through the years. *(others were in my hometown, some were lent to friends) Financial literacy should start early at both home and school but in reality, primary and secondary schools in our country do not provide any substantive financial literacy education that provides the knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being, not until college, if at all. A lack of basic financial literacy affects people in developed or advanced economies and will always be taken advantage of by the toxic leaders. Let us learn the basics, then apply some concepts to our lives. It’s not easy to rule financially independent people, right? #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #richdadsbook #robertkiyosakibook #inspirationalbooks #financialbooks #financialfreedom #financialliteracy #financialstability #financialsecurity #financialeducation #financialbooks #howtomakemoney #moneyandwealthmastery https://www.instagram.com/p/CPKg5p8rpFJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Anger can be controlled unless your brain is actually diseased.” -Dr. Paul Hauck, Calm Down A short and easy read for anyone wanting to understand or control temper outbursts. Addresses rationally to anger, blame and neuroses but somehow I found it contradictory in the real world — it doesn't work like that at times. Condemning violence committed in anger but justifies its use when only pretending to be angry? Forgiving a murderer because he is deranged? That just doesn’t make sense, does it? #2021readingchallenge : 33/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #inspirationalbooks #calmdown #calmdownbook #calmdownbooks #paulhauck #paulhauckbooks #psychologybooks #psychotherapybooks #becomingabetterperson #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/COsSOxKLR18/?igshid=1w7knjj2k0jo8

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“In building a path through the self to the far shore of awareness, we have to carefully pick our way through our own wilderness. If we can put our minds into a place of surrender, we will have an easier time feeling the contours of the land. We do not have to break our way through as much as we have to find our way around the major obstacles. We do not have to cure every neurosis, we just have to learn how not to be caught by them.” -Mark Epstein, M.D., Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart #2021readingchallenge : 32/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #inspirationalbooks #goingtopieceswithoutfallingapart #goingtopieceswithoutfallingapartbook #markepstein #markepsteinbook #meditationbooks #psychotherapybooks #becomingabetterperson https://www.instagram.com/p/COmrX9LrUHl/?igshid=y5ph022lzwwx

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“There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. There is no such thing as a negative experience, only opportunities to grow, learn and advance along the road of self-mastery. From struggle comes strength. Even pain can be a wonderful teacher.” -Robin S. Sharma, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari A warmhearted, practical guide about the power of potential. This book is packed full of useful messages and tips for city professionals to find lasting happiness. Whether showing that it's normal if your goals change over time, or if the passion that you once felt for a job gives way to a sense of emptiness, it will certainly change your perspective. This is all about how to master ourselves. That there are no mistakes,only lessons, see setbacks as opportunities for personal expansion and spiritual growth. There are seven basic virtues that girdle the entire fable. 1.Master your Mind 2.Follow your purpose 3.Practice Kaizen 4.Respect your Time 6.Selflessly serve others 7.Embrace the present If your objectives in life is to attain Peace of Mind, Self-Mastery and Enlightenment, this fable may use as the wake up call that you've been looking for. #2021readingchallenge : 31/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #inspirationalbooks #themonkwhosoldhisferrari #themonkwhosoldhisferraribookquotes #robinsharma #robinsharmabookclub #robinsharmaquotes #becomingabetterperson https://www.instagram.com/p/COk4tawLu0s/?igshid=gn0ose2xmymo

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“Hapiness comes from taming the mind.” —Kindness, Clarity and Insight, Dalai Lama A good book for depth understanding of Buddhism and its application. It radiates everything the title claims within its pages. With Love, Compassion and Alruism — this shifts me from viewing the world and becoming a better person. #2021readingchallenge : 30/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #inspirationalbooks #kindnessclarityandinsight #dalailama #dalailamaquotes #becomingabetterperson https://www.instagram.com/p/COLN9str8hp/?igshid=1a9dsh14nqwtn

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Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. -James Allen, As a Man Thinketh A short, impactful book that deals with the power of thought and its subsequent effect on human life. When we curtail our negative and destructive thoughts, all the world softens towards us, and is ready to help us. We attract not only what we love - but what we fear. Thought is key to our lives. Our characteristics, our ability to achieve, the circumstances we face and even our physical health are all shaped by the thoughts we have. By learning to change our thoughts for the better, we can change our own lives. done re-reading this in a day:) #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #inspirationalbooks #asamanthinketh #asamanthinkethsoishe #jamesallen https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxjXrsLBb7/?igshid=et0cchnqmieg

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You can choose to be a victim to your circumstances or take responsibility for how you choose to perceive them. -Jen Sincero, You Are A Badass At Making Money This book to help you tackle your questionable attitude towards money and pretty much all of life. It’s ultimately about figuring out what you want, how you’re going to get it, having the resolve to make it happen, and knowing you are deserving when it does. It’ll definitely have you thinking about your thoughts on money and the self-limiting beliefs that you hold. This book help you identify the unlocked potential that you’re wasting, giving you permission to back yourself. Takeaways: •Setting financial goals. Get a clear on your financies— why you want the money, what you intend to spend it on. Setting goals to give you something concrete to work towards and an incentive to keep making changes in your life. •Be willing to change. You have to be willing to make some changes in your life, particularly changes that will push you out of your comfort zone. We play a role in creating our current financial situations by following the same patterns of behavior over and over again. •Take action. Start by creating a plan for how you intend to meet your goals and then breaking that plan down into bite-sized action steps toward meeting your goals. •Invest. You have to spend money to make money. Just be sure that you're willing to do whatever it takes to make it worthwhile in the end. •Never giveup. The road to changing your financial situation is rarely ever simple. Have the tenacity to keep trying and you stay focused on your goals. 28/50 #2021bookreadingchallenge #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #youareabadassatmakingmoney #youareabadassatmakingmoney📖 #youareabadassbook #jensinceroyouareabadass #jensincero #jensincerobooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdz9QGLEEc/?igshid=1h673isuww6ky

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Behaviour patterns are like a toolbox. All types are needed. Depending on the occasion, a tool can sometimes be right and sometimes be wrong. A thirty-pound sledgehammer is great for tearing down walls, but it’s hardly the thing if you want to hang a picture in the foyer. -Thomas Erikson, Surrounded By Idiotst This book provides method for assessing behaviors of people we communicate with. This method can help to increase our understanding of how people communicate and to better communicate and collaborate with people. It will also give you a better self awareness. It will help you understand yourself better, hone communiction and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics, get the best out of the people you deal and manage with, and help you understand and influence even those you currently think are beyond all comprehension. Takeaways: •Self-awareness is important. The more you understand about yourself, the less you risk acting in a way that might be stressful. •It is important for a modern leader to have the competence to deal with many different people. •With the basics of the DISC-model you can begin to see other people in a different light. •There are common communication issues between people with different color styles. •If you follow advice on how to interact with people of different colors- red, yellow, green and blue- you won’t suffer so many conflicts. 27/50 #2021readingchallenge #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #surroundedwithidiots #surroundedwithidiotsbook #thomaserikson #thomaseriksonwriter #thomasericksonbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CM3Y10JniTV/?igshid=3na5zcb0a27k

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Letting go, Healing and Recovery "Repressed and suppressed feelings require counter-energy to keep them submerged. It takes energy to hold down our feelings. As these feelings are relinquished, the energy that had been holding down the negativity is now freed for constructive uses." —Dr. David R. Hawkins, Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender •The secret behind staying in the present is letting go of the past. Letting go involves being aware of a feeling, letting it come up, staying with it, and letting it run its course without wanting to make it different or do anything about it. *** **** Book review to follow. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz😴😴😴😴 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMja8Y3HUJZ/?igshid=1mlf6dp8mccm2

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My formula for success was very simple: Do whatever is put in front of you with all your heart and soul without regard for personal results. Do the work as though it were given to you by the universe itself—because it was. -Michael A. Singer, The Surrender Experiment *review to follow.. 😴🤯 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpoOowHlqG/?igshid=1kduo3wuhdo4x

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On marriage, sex and infidelity. "Every betrayal was once a love story." "The shock of discovery galvanizes the reptilian brain, triggering a primal response: fight, flight or freeze. Some just stand there, dumfounded: others can't get away fast enough." No one goes into a relationship expecting to be betrayed, but there is always the risk that it can happen in even the happiest marriages for any number of reasons. •Mating In Captivity -tackles the often unattainable balance between domesticity and sexual satisfaction •The Estate Of Affairs -to dissect the other side: what happens when a relationship has been breached by betrayal 22-23/50 : 2021 book reads hi there fellow #bookworms , if you are interested in reading this book lemme know, i can share you a digital copy in kindle format, just comment your email below.. #booksharingiscaring #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #inspirationalbooks #thestateofaffairsbook #thestateofaffairs #matingincaptivity #matingcaptivitybook #estherperel #bookish #ebookreader #ebooklove #ebooklife https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjW1rUnukm/?igshid=8ca117ocuvtr