by Kyle Brennan
I’ve read more than 50 books on self-help, growth, and personal development. Over the years of reading, I started to notice a common thread amongst all of them, and as a result, I’ve been working for the last few weeks to write a summary of the main ideas, sort of like Sparknotes or a Self-Help …
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Mindfulness, by many, is thought of as a stress-reducing activity. “If I just sit calmly and breathe slowly for five to ten minutes a day I will be less anxious.” While it’s certainly a start, that’s not the inherent point of mindfulness practice. Instead, the “goal” (although having a goal kind of defeats the purpose) …
Last night, I watched the 1946 classic, It's a Wonderful Life. It's 75 years old. And while there are certainly some oddities from a bygone era, the message of the movie hit me hard. I can now add it to the short list of movies that have made me cry - including Rudy, Marley & …
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I'm not quick on my feet like some people are. I marvel at how others can be so adept at conversation or think through complex subjects in real-time while speaking eloquently with no stumbles. I can be slow to catch on to certain things. I need time to process. It's probably why I enjoy reading …
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