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The Ecology of the Self in the 21st Century

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Ride the Tiger: Transcending the Unescapable And Following Your “Inner Law”

by Steven Handel

ride the tiger

The world is far from perfect – sometimes the best we can do when we see culture and society falling apart is to “ride the tiger” and follow our own inner law.

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The Disintegration of the Community: Why We Feel Alone Even When Surrounded By People

by Steven Handel

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Do you feel like you’re a part of your local community? If your answer is “no,” you’re not defective, this is actually how many people feel today.

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How to Destroy Performance Anxiety and Deliver an Award-Winning Show Every Time

by Steven Handel

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Do you have performance anxiety when it comes to speaking, job interviews, or first dates? Here’s a guide on how to overcome this anxiety and “steal the show” every time.

Systems vs. Goals: Why Sustainability Is More Important Than Temporary Success

by Steven Handel

systems

Goals are often temporary, but systems are long-term. If you want to make a sustainable change in your life, you need to approach it as a systematic change.

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The Power of Koans to Destroy Conceptual Thinking and Provoke Enlightenment

by Steven Handel

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In Zen philosophy, koans are short anecdotes or riddles that are designed to transcend conceptual and dualistic thinking, and thereby provoke enlightenment.

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