Saturday, July 5, 2025

Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson



"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of his recurrent themes: the need for each person to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his or her own instincts and ideas.



  • Trust thyself. Every heart vibrates to that iron string. Your intuition is wiser than you think.
  • Imitation is suicide. Don’t live someone else’s life. Your genius lies in being fully, originally you.
  • Speak your truth boldly. What you believe deeply today may evolve—but don’t hold back for fear of judgment.
  • Great people live from the inside out. They ignore applause or criticism—and follow what feels divinely true.
  • Your consistency is courage. Be who you are—even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.


Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson | Audiobook with Text - YouTube

This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, offering an immersive experience with one of the most influential essays in American thought.




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Saturday, June 28, 2025

book: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

 Amazon.com: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (Audible Audio Edition): Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Macmillan Audio: Audible Books & Originals

Extreme Ownership | Jocko Willink | TEDxUniversityofNevada - YouTube

video summary
PNTV: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin (#297) - YouTube
Brian Johnson

  • own everything you do
    • 100% rsponsibility
    • 0% blame
  • no bad teams 
    • only bad leaders
  • true believers
    • hope inspires
    • believe in better future
  • prioritize, the execute
    • no spinning 
    • what is #1 thing to do now
  • 3 alarms
    • to wake up on time
    • first test of the day
    • discipline = freedom

Extreme Ownership Animated Summary - YouTube

full review

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Book Summary |… | Heroic


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Saturday, June 21, 2025

book: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day: Gelb, Michael J.: 9780440508274: Amazon.com: Books

• problem solving
• creative thinking
• self-expression
• enjoying the world around you
• goal setting and life balance
• harmonizing body and mind

PNTV: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb (#24) - YouTube by Brian Johnson

 How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb Book Summary |… | Heroic

1. “Curiosità—An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.

2. Dimonstratzione—A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.

3. Sensazione—The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to clarify experience.

4. Sfumato (literally ‘Going up in Smoke’)—A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.

5. Arte/Scienza—The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination. ‘Whole-brain thinking.’

6. Corporalita—The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.

7. Connessione—A recognition and appreciation for the connectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking.”




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Saturday, June 14, 2025

book: 10-Minute Toughness

10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins: Selk, Jason: 8601400843246: Amazon.com: Books



Dr. Jason Selk
Jason Selk - Speakers' Spotlight Showcase 2016 - YouTube


PNTV: 10-Minute Toughness by Jason Selk (#173) - YouTube

  • breath 6+2+7
  • thought replacement (good instead of bad)
  • focus on solutions
  • start with one step to solution
  • ready, fire, aim, don't wait

10-Minute Toughness by Jason Selk—a practical, performance-boosting guide that shows how to build mental toughness, confidence, and focus in just 10 minutes a day.

  • Mental training is physical training for your mind.
    Just like the gym builds your body, daily reps build resilience.
  • Confidence is earned through preparation.
    Self-trust grows when you rehearse success—not just hope for it.
  • The “mental workout” works. Jason Selk’s 5-part routine
    (centering breath, identity statement, goal setting, visualization, and self-talk) delivers results.
  • Control what you can. Focus on effort, attitude, and preparation—
    let go of what you can’t influence.
  • Mental toughness is a habit.
    Build it proactively—not just when things get tough.

Get confident: 10-MINUTE MENTAL TOUGHNESS by Dr. Jason Selk - YouTube



10-Minute Toughness by Jason Selk - Animated Book Summary | Self Investing Ideas - YouTube


10 MINUTE TOUGHNESS (by Jason Selk) Top 7 Lessons | Book Summary - YouTube

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

book: Self-theories by Carol Dweck

 Self-theories: Their Role in Motivation, Personality, and Development (Essays in Social Psychology) (Essays in Social Psychology Series): 9781841690247: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com




+1: Self-Theories by Carol Dweck (#2158) | Heroic
  • Your self-theory is your identity story.
    What you believe about your abilities shapes how you respond to challenge.
  • Fixed mindset = fragile confidence.
    If you think traits are unchangeable, failure feels like identity collapse.
  • Growth mindset = resilience.
    Believing you can improve through effort leads to perseverance and better outcomes.
  • Praise wisely. Applaud effort, strategy, and persistence—not intelligence or talent.
  • You can change your self-theory. Awareness is the first step.
    Practice reframing setbacks as growth signals.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

books: Foundation by Isaac Asimov


The Foundation series is a science fiction novel series
written by American author Isaac Asimov.

Foundation Trilogy: 


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Saturday, May 24, 2025

book: The Enchiridion by Epictetus

The Enchiridion: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader: Epictetus, Harris, James: 9781521308868: Amazon.com: Books

Enchiridion of Epictetus: A New Translation (The Stoic Enchiridion Series): Epictetus, Adams, Gerald, Adams, Gerald: 9789083287959: Amazon.com: Books

"original" (free)

The Enchiridion by Epictetus | Project Gutenberg

Books by Epictetus (sorted by popularity) - Project Gutenberg

The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus

The Internet Classics Archive | The Enchiridion by Epictetus @MIT


Epictetus - Wikipedia

Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not simply a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; he argues that we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. However, he held that individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.

summary/review

PNTV: The Enchiridion by Epictetus (#71) - YouTube

by Brian Johnson

+1: The Enchiridion by Epictetus (#2165) | Heroic

  • Focus only on what you control.
    Thoughts, actions, and choices—these are yours. Everything else? Let it go.

  • Events don’t disturb you—your judgments do.
    Reframe your perception, and you change your experience.

  • Accept fate.
    Don’t just endure what happens—embrace it as part of your training.

  • Desire nothing external.
    True freedom comes when you stop needing things outside your control to go your way.

  • Live with virtue.
    Wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control are the only true goods—build your life on them.
Your power lies within. What would a Stoic choose to think or do today?

The Enchiridion by Epictetus Book Summary | Philosopher's Notes | Heroic



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