Ralph Waldo Emerson, essays & books

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Wikipedia

Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882),^[2] who went by his middle name Waldo,^[3] was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and critical thinking, as well as a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society and conformity.

PNTV: The Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson (#61) - YouTube

PNTV: Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson (#378) - YouTube

Amazon.com: Ralph Waldo Emerson: books, biography, latest update

Self-Reliance and Other Essays (Grapevine edition) - Kindle edition by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Original Thinkers Institute. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

excellent recorded lectures!

Amazon.com: Emerson, Thoreau, and the Transcendentalist Movement (Audible Audio Edition): The Great Courses, Ashton Nichols Ph.D. University of Virginia, Ashton Nichols, The Great Courses: Audible Books & Originals

Self-Reliance - Ralph Waldo Emerson - Summary & Full Essay

Key Points:

• Urges his readers to follow their individual will instead of conforming to social expectations.
• Emphasizes following one’s own voice rather than an intermediary's, such as the church.
• He encourages his readers to be honest in their relationships with others.
• Posts the effects of self-reliance: altering religious practices, encouraging Americans to stay home and develop their own culture, and focusing on individual rather than societal progress.
• Merriam-Webster defines self-reliance as "reliance on one's own efforts and abilities."
  In broader contexts, self-reliance can be viewed as an individual's confidence in their capacity to manage their own life, make their own decisions, and provide for themselves without excessively depending on others. This concept is often celebrated in various cultures and philosophies for fostering independence, resilience, and personal growth.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes - BrainyQuote

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

42 Best Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes will help you live a great life. | Timeless Quotes - YouTube

here are original texts:

Books by Emerson, Ralph Waldo (sorted by popularity) - Project Gutenberg

Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson | Project Gutenberg

Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson | Project Gutenberg

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Essays, by Ralph Waldo Emerson 
SELF-RELIANCE

original start poem:

"Ne te quæsiveris extra."

"Man is his own star; and the soul that canRender an honest and a perfect man,Commands all light, all influence, all fate;Nothing to him falls early or too late.Our acts our angels are, or good or ill,Our fatal shadows that walk by us still."
translated to modern English by Copilot AI
“Do not seek outside yourself."  
(from Latin; in other words, it encourages introspection and looking within for answers)
"Man is his own star; within his soul,
He shapes an honest, perfect self, a whole.
Commands he light, fate's intricate design,
No timing early or too late aligns.
Our deeds, like angels, guide us on our way,
Or shadows dark that linger night and day.
Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson [Audiobook] #individualism #freedom #classicliterature - YouTube
Self-Reliance, by Ralph Waldo Emerson (audiobook) - YouTube
first paragraph
I read the other day some verses written by an eminent painter which were original and not conventional. The soul always hears an admonition in such lines, let the subject be what it may. The sentiment they instill is of more value than any thought they may contain. To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men,—that is genius
a modern English translation:

“I recently read some verses written by a renowned painter that were original and unconventional. The soul always perceives a lesson in such lines, regardless of the subject matter. The impact they leave is more valuable than any specific idea they convey. To trust your own thoughts, to believe that what resonates with you in your innermost being holds true for all humanity—that is genius.

NATURE by Ralph Waldo Emerson - FULL AudioBook | Greatest AudioBooks V2 - YouTube

Self-Reliance, Translated: Ralph Waldo Emerson's Self-Reliance Translated Into Modern English: Khan, Adam: 9780962465611: Amazon.com: Books

TRANSCEND Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

book: Direct Line by by Earl Nightingale

 Direct Line: An Official Nightingale Conant Publication (Earl Nightingale Series): Nightingale, Earl: 9781640950405: Amazon.com: Books

by Earl Nightingale

Known as the “Dean of Personal Development,” Earl Nightingale broadcast his radio programs for more than three decades on over 1,000 radio stations in twelve countries around the world, making him one of the most listened-to broadcasters in history. ...

Nightingale’s audio program The Direct Line is being offered in a beautifully packaged print edition. This book offers a practical guide designed to help you find real and lasting success in your career, relationships, and finances. The messages shared in it will help you begin the most exciting and rewarding journey on earth—your journey of self-discovery and personal fulfillment.

Earl Nightingale - Wikipedia



The Direct Line by Earl Nightingale - YouTube (1)

by Nightingale Conant - YouTube

Direct Line 24 Earl Nightingale - YouTube

"Here are Kenneth Good’s seven steps to winning:

1. Focus on the goal:
   Bullseye all immediate objectives
   into a single goal.
2. Project the direct line:
   Survey the straightest,
   simplest way for you to reach that single goal.
3. Fix a definite date for arrival:
   Set a deadline.
4. Schedule a program for daily delivery of achievement:
   Keep working consistently
   to bring you closer to your goal by the fixed date.
5. Control your rate of progress:
   Regularly compare your progress with the pre-arranged schedule,
   similar to a railroad conductor checking if you’re on time.
6. Deliver from within:
   Use both physical and emotional self-operation
   —the greatest power you’re capable of producing.
7. Reduce resistance from without:
   Present your project advantageously
   to overcome external obstacles.

Anyone willing to effectively follow these seven steps
is virtually guaranteed to succeed in any undertaking."

The Best Of Earl Nightingale And Our Changing World : Earl Nightingale : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

book: Glad to be Here; movie: Blue Angels

 Amazon.com: Glad to be Here: My Lessons Learned as a Blue Angels Flight Leader and Pilot: 9798990085701: Cochran, Capt Donnie L.: Books

The Blue Angels (2024) - IMDb

The Blue Angels (2024) Movie Tickets & Showtimes Near You | IMAX

The Blue Angels | Official Trailer | Filmed For IMAX® - YouTube

book: Protocols by Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D.

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body by Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D.

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

Protocols is an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimizing bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors that can transform your life.

Podcast - Huberman Lab

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body: Huberman Ph.D., Andrew D.: 9781668032145: Amazon.com: Books

Dr. Andrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health podcast, Huberman Lab, and neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, introduces Protocols, an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimizing bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors that can transform your life.

Protocols provides simple, powerful, and evidence-based solutions to life’s most common challenges. Designed to improve your mental health, physical health, and performance, these guidelines are customizable, allowing you to adapt them to your specific needs. With his clear and engaging style, Dr. Huberman explains the scientific principles behind each protocol and how they can deliver immediate, effective results. Protocols is your essential road map for achieving optimal health.

book: Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education

Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing): Khan, Salman: 9780593656952: Amazon.com: Books

From the founder of Khan Academy, the first book on the AI revolution in education, its implications for parenting, and how we can best harness its power for good.

great demo:

GPT-4o (Omni) math tutoring demo on Khan Academy - YouTube

Brave New Words - Greg Brockman & Sal Khan - YouTube

Not only did we create Khanmigo, one of the most sophisticated AI tools for learning, but Khan Academy’s CEO and founder, Sal Khan, also wrote you a guidebook for navigating this exciting new world of generative AI. Throughout researching and writing his new book, Brave New Words, Sal did several interviews with prominent and influential thought leaders in technology and the developing space of AI. Here is one of those interviews with Greg Brockman, Co-Founder and President of OpenAI.

How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education | Sal Khan | TED - YouTube

Master Essential Life Skills with Our New Financial Literacy Units - Khan Academy Blog

the web site described in the book:

Meet Khanmigo: Khan Academy's AI-powered teaching assistant & tutor

example mentioned in the book, this one with Bing Copilot 
that is also based on OpenAI ChatGPT same as Khanmigo described in the book.

prompt> US Declaration of Independence, Dr. Seuss style

"When in the course of human events,
It becomes quite clear, with no pretense,
That folks must part, and go their way,
To form a new land, hip-hip-hooray!

We hold these truths, oh so dear,
That all are equal, far and near.
Endowed with rights, we all possess,
Life, liberty, and happiness.

Governments are made, you see,
To keep us safe and keep us free.
But if they fail and cause us pain,
It’s time to start all over again.

So here we are, with hearts so bold,
To tell the world, our story told.
The King of Britain, oh so mean,
Has caused us grief, he’s quite the scene.

He won’t approve our laws, oh dear,
He keeps us down, year after year.
He taxes us without consent,
And leaves us feeling quite discontent.

So now we say, enough’s enough,
We’re breaking free, though times are tough.
We’ll form a nation, strong and true,
With hopes and dreams, for me and you.

We pledge our lives, our fortunes too,
To this great cause, we will pursue.
And with a cheer, we now declare,
Independence, beyond compare!"

> paint "Washington Crossing Delaware" Dr. Seuss style

book: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon

 The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy: Gordon, Jon, Blanchard, Ken: 9780470100288: Amazon.com: Books

"The Energy Bus is a simple fable by Jon Gordon that shows us how to harness our energy by being positive. A fictional character named George teaches us ten lessons on how to use our energy to have more meaningful, joyous, and passionate lives."

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy | by Jon Gordon

The Energy Bus "Tickets"

New goal? New initiative? Making a change? Email a co-worker, employee or friend a Bus Ticket and invite them to join the ride.

10 RULES FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE (PDF)

1. You’re the Driver of the Bus. 

2. Desire, Vision and Focus move your bus in the right direction. 

3. Fuel your Ride with Positive Energy. 

4. Invite People on Your Bus and Share your Vision for the Road Ahead. 

5. Don’t Waste Your Energy on those who don’t get on your Bus. 

6. Post a Sign that says “No Energy Vampires Allowed” on your Bus. 

7. Enthusiasm attracts more Passengers and Energizes them during the Ride. 

8. Love your Passengers. 

9. Drive with Purpose. 

10. Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride.

The 10 Rules From The Energy Bus: An In-Depth Guide | Shortform Books

book: What To Say When You Talk To Your Self

This book has very similar philosophy to techniques of Tony Robbins,
while providing a bit more "scientific", while simple, explanations.

What To Say When You Talk To Your Self - Kindle edition by Helmstetter, Shad. Self-Help Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books in the field of personal growth. 

quotes from the book

• The more you think about yourself in a certain way,
  the more you will think about yourself in that same certain way!
  
  
• The human brain will do anything possible you tell it to do,
  if you tell it often enough and strongly enough!
  
  
• The brain simply believes what you tell it most.
  And what you tell it about you, it will create. It has no choice.

Shad Helmstetter – SelfTalk

PNTV: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D. (#231) - YouTube

Life is driven by programming, conditioning.
Bad programs, bad life.

Best change: by self-talk

What to Say When You Talk to Yourself Summary - Four Minute Books

1. Thoughts turn into electrical impulses, which in turn become actions.
2. To create the life we want, we must take a step back and reprogram our mind.
3. Understanding how self-talk works is the first step to reprogramming your mind.

What to Say When You Talk to Yourself Summary of Key Ideas and Review | Shad Helmstetter - Blinkist

Chapter 8: 5-steps sequence that controls our success or failure

1. Behavior: what we DO or do NOT DO; our ACTIONS determine our RESULTS

in most cases, right actions produce right results
WHY we do what we do, or we do not do? The reason is...

2. Feelings: every action we take is filtered by our feelings, what we do and how well we do it.
WHAT creates the feelings? It is by accident? The feeling are determined by...

3. Attitudes: the perspective how we see our life. Good or bad.
Good attitude is essential for achievement of any kind.

WHERE we get our attitude? Are we born with it? The attitudes are controlled by...

4. Beliefs: what we believe affects our attitude. 

It does not need to be true, we just need to believe that it is true
to affects us, our attitudes => feelings => actions => results

If you believe or not in yourself will affect your results, will become true for you.
WHAT makes us believe? Is it handed to us, or we create it ourselves? Beliefs are created by...

5. Programming: we believe what we are "programmed" to believe, our conditioning. 

Does not matter if it is true or false, right or wrong, its result is what we "believe".
What we are fed from outside world is creating natural "cause and effect" sequence.

Programming => Beliefs => Attitudes => Feelings => Actions => Results

So to change results, we need to start with self-programming!

Chapter 9: 5 levels of self-talk