Author: divia
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Hear me talk about NVC, the paleo diet, and more!
Stephanie Murphy, a woman with whom I share many interests (including Nonviolent Communication, liberty, and paleo dieting) interviewed me for a bonus episode of her radio show, Porc Therapy: Pro-Freedom Relationship Talk. In the show I talk about: how Nonviolent Communication relates to the non-aggression principle how I got interested in all this personal growth…
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This Sunday: Communication Class at the Happiness Institute in SF
Check out the Facebook event for more details.
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How to Prove to Yourself Once and for All that Pain is Not Suffering
Pain is not suffering. Don’t believe me? Good, you don’t have to…yet. But if you not only read what I say in this post, but try the strategies I recommend and allow yourself to notice what’s going on inside, you’ll get it. Now, the reason I’m talking about this at all is that people talk…
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Want to Succeed? Read The Education of Millionaires
One of the most useful books I’ve read this year has been Michael Ellsberg’s The Education of Millionaires. I’m a pretty big fan of self help in general, but rarely have a I found a book that has given such specific, practical advice. I’ve also rarely found a book that has inspired me to read so…
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Summary of The Education of Millionaires: It’s Not What You Think and It’s Not Too Late
The Formal Education Myth There is almost no relationship between academic excellence and success in your life and career. Insofar as it was ever true that the roadmap to success was to work hard in school, get a good entry-level job, and work your way up through middle management, it isn’t anymore. You need credentials…