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Roelven: It has shaped my thinking on 'what is good' or 'what does quality' mean. As an engineer it is easy to appreciate the author slowly going insane about the details he keeps coming back to... read comments
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lpolovets: It's an approachable guide to stoicism and it helped me become less attached and less anxious about things that I have no control over. I really value the increased peace of mind. read comments
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RickJWagner: Even without the religious aspects, it's an incredible document. A lot of human nature is explained. read comments
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nickbauman: I was utterly, utterly changed by it. It's a new story for humankind. A story with a much bigger potential, a much more hopeful arc, with a future of unlimited potential because it goes beyond... read comments
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hoorayimhelping: I loved this book. It really helped me understand the power and effectiveness of OO design when used correctly. read comments
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magic_beans: The Bhagavad Gita continues to challenge my notion of truth, self, and the path to happiness. read comments
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aphextron: When I picked this book up at a library I just sat down reading page after page being blown away by how he would describe the exact same sensibilities I had been reaching for... read comments
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entropyneur: Gave me spirituality without supernatural beliefs that I can lean on when all else fails. read comments
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madads: Promoting “breathing” without thinking and not taking your thoughts too seriously has got me through a lot of emotional turmoil and “life situations”. Incredible even 5 years later. read comments
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mmaunder: Made me realize being different is a superpower. read comments
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andrei_says_: Simple, instructional, profound in its ability to change me beyond words. And fierce beyond imagination. read comments
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justshashank: Made lasting impact on my life. read comments
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k4ch0w: ...It talks about how no one can shoulder your psychology burdens for you and fix them. You have to take the work on full force and fix yourself... read comments
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wu-ikkyu: The book is a historical analysis of the culmination of zen buddhism from its roots in hindu, buddhist, and toaist philosophies. Watts presents a perspective on how to approach your everyday... read comments
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K0SM0S: It's as short as it is good for the mind, the building/making of one's persona. Well worth a read at least once in your life... read comments
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jonathansorum: Meditations easily has my highest rate of highlighted words in relation to total book length. Seems like every page (almost) has some eternal and profound in it. read comments