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From one of the most unusual and distinctive writers working today, dubbed 'the most daring and delightful novelist of his generation' by the Guardian, Will Self's Why Read is a cornucopia of thoughtful and brilliantly witty essays on writing and literature.

We live in the age of the individual. We are supposed to be slim, prosperous, happy, extroverted and popular. This is our culture's image of the perfect self. We see this person everywhere: in advertising, in the press, all over social media. We're told that to be this person, you just have to follow your dreams, that our potential is limitless, that we are the source of our own success. But this model of the perfect self can be extremely dangerous. People are suffering under the torture of this impossible fantasy.

Will Self takes a 1,000-mile tour of the UK by bus and coach, exploring urban Britain and British identity at a time of flux. Bus and coach windows afford him a different perspective on the nation. He eschews the bright lights of the big cities, heading instead for smaller urban centres. His objective is to speak to Britons about how they view their cities and themselves in 2018. Over 10 programmes, Will's trip takes him to Plymouth, Swansea, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Preston, Middlesbrough, East Kilbride and Derry-Londonderry. 

You are not your thoughts! Learn how to overcome negative thinking habits and self-doubt so you can experience more confidence, freedom, and peace of mind. When you understand how your mind works, unhelpful and noisy thoughts move to the background, and your awareness shifts to something quieter...

Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls is a manifesto and call to arms for women of all sizes and ages. With smart and sassy eloquence, veteran blogger Jes M. Baker calls on women to be proud of their bodies, fight against fat shaming, and embrace a body-positive worldview to change public perceptions and help women maintain mental health.

This collection brings together history, science, philosophy and comedy to explore our age-old search for meaning. We live in an age of self-improvement and self-examination - lifehacking, wellbeing, self-care, mindfulness retreats - but this seemingly very modern phenomenon is a pursuit that...

Blending the time-tested principles of Stoic philosophy with modern research in psychology, neuroscience, and habit formation, The Stoic’s Guide to Self-Discipline offers a blueprint for building rock-solid self-discipline that actually lasts. Imagine doing what matters most—every single day—regardless of how you feel. Imagine becoming the kind of person who follows through because it’s who you are. This isn’t about hacks or hype. It’s about building a mindset and system that works.

This audiobook is the ultimate self-discipline master guide: It aims to teach you how to develop the self-discipline you require to pursue your goals while avoiding distractions that tend to derail your goal pursuit. Make the best use of this wonderful opportunity and learn how to unlock your self-discipline right now.

From one of the most unusual and distinctive writers working today, Will Self’s Why Read is a cornucopia of thoughtful and brilliantly witty essays on writing and literature.

“You Can And You Will” is hosted by Kathrine Louis – Executive Coach, corporate leader, art and design lover, full-force Libra and single mama of three. A woman who understands what it means to strive for success while balancing a full life. This podcast is for women who want to move forward, be successful, be happy and feel supported along the way. Women who are capable and ambitious, yet often find themselves managing a lot at once – careers, families, expectations – while wanting a life that feels grounded and aligned. Here, we keep things clear and practical. No overwhelm. No ...

Not advice, but technique. Not guidance, but tools. Not opinion, but evidence. Through the practical application of the extraordinary teachings of Friedrich Nietzsche, The Will to Joy Podcast is the high road to self-overcoming and transcendence.Take the first step on an extraordinary journey! https://linktr.ee/willtojoy Here's a Spotify playlist of the tracks I recommend in series 1 of the Will to Joy podcast in the order I recommend them. Each invokes some variety of Dionysian feeling for me. I hope they can do something similar for you: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/...

The howl of the bedside clock-radio carves through your dreams like a buzz-saw through butter, and you are awake. In another place. Never mind the bright yellow sunlight that flecks your pillow and warms your face. You are rudely awake, and resent it.

There is no way to measure the loss of opportunities caused by a lack of self-discipline in your life. Your inability to control your weight might seem like just a long term health issue, but it might have also thrown off life partners that might otherwise have been interested. Your lack of control over spending might seem like just a way to get into credit card debt, but it might also be the reason for increased weight gain, and tensions with your spouse.

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Welcome to Will Jones Speaks, a podcast dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and motivating you to become the best version of yourself, no matter what obstacles you've faced or mistakes you've made in the past. Hosted by Will Jones, an entrepreneur, mentor, youth pastor, philanthropist, stage 4 prostate cancer survivor, and motivational speaker, this show shares the powerful story of Will’s own transformation—from homelessness, poor decisions, and chaos to success, purpose, and fulfillment.Each episode explores how you can change your mindset and thinking to unlock your true potential. ...

Sharing what I learn on my own journey from knowing nothing to learning how to achieve happiness, wealth, performance, and success with data, real stories, history, and science. The info comes from the best in the field, from athletes to billionaires to businessmen to artists to historians to scientists. The knowledge is sourced from the vast amount of books, interviews, videos, documentaries, and other research I’ve consumed.

"I Will Know You' dives into the heart of self-discovery, exploring how life, love, and the people we meet shape who we become. Join me as I uncover the layers of self, one story and connection at a time - because knowing others is how we truly come to know ourselves.

Intentionally, actively, and rebelliously finding joy in everyday moments even when things don’t go as planned.

Unser Podcast SkillShift dreht sich um die Gestaltung von Zusammenarbeit im Hier und Jetzt mit Blick auf Morgen. Also schnall Dich an! Denn wir tauchen tief in die Welt der Inner Skills ab und nähern uns gemeinsam der Antwort, wie wir echte Begegnung und tiefe Menschlichkeit im Arbeitskontext schaffen. Wir sind überzeugt: Inner Skills sind unabdingbar, um hochperformante Teams, in sich gesunde Systeme und gesellschaftlich relevante Innovationen zu kreieren. Wir teilen mit Dir unsere eigenen Abenteuer, inklusive all unserer Stolpersteine und Anekdoten. Lass Dich inspirieren von unserem ...