A Philosopher's Notes: On Optimal Living, Creating an Authentically Awesome Life and Other Such Goodness
Categories: Self-Help
Brian Johnson distills ideas from the great books of philosophy, psychology and spirituality into short lessons on how to live well. The book draws on thinkers from Marcus Aurelius, Emerson and Nietzsche to the Buddha and modern psychologists. Each chapter presents a big idea on topics such as purpose, habits, fear, happiness and love, with practical suggestions for applying it in daily life.
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- Shane Parrish: “Another book in the how to live category. The idea of learning about life through Marcus Aurelius, Emerson, Nietzsche, Buddha, and others is a good one. In many ways it reminds me of Farnam Street: I’m trying to help you live a more meaningful life. I think that’s why a friend passed it along.”