Through journal entries sixteen-year-old Miranda describes her family's struggle to survive after a meteor hits the moon, causing worldwide tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
The End of Insurance as We Know It
โ Scribed by Holiday, Ryan
- Publisher
- Portfolio
- Year
- 2019;2013
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 218 KB
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
A Guide To Overcoming Adversity By Drawing On The Wisdom Of The Ancient Stoics-- Perception. The Discipline Of Perception ; Recognize Your Power ; Steady Your Nerves ; Control Your Emotions ; Practice Objectivity ; Alter Your Perspective ; Is It Up To You? ; Live In The Present Moment ; Think Differently ; Finding The Opportunity ; Prepare To Act -- Action. The Discipline Of Action ; Get Moving ; Practice Persistence ; Iterate ; Follow The Process ; Do Your Job, Do It Right ; What's Right Is What Works ; In Praise Of The Flank Attack ; Use Obstacles Against Themselves ; Channel Your Energy ; Seize The Offensive ; Prepare For None Of It To Work -- Will. The Discipline Of The Will ; Build Your Inner Citadel ; Anticipation (thinking Negatively) ; The Art Of Acquiescence ; Love Everything That Happens: Amor Fati ; Perseverance ; Something Bigger Than Yourself ; Meditate On Your Mortality ; Prepare To Start Again -- Final Thoughts: The Obstacle Becomes The Way -- Postscript: You're Now A Philosopher, Congratulations. Ryan Holiday. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 189-195).
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