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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Gift from the Sea
Book • 1956
Written during a vacation on Florida's Captiva Island in the early 1950s, *Gift from the Sea* is an essay-style work where Anne Morrow Lindbergh uses seashells as inspiration to reflect on the lives of Americans, particularly American women, in the mid-20th century.
The book explores themes of youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment.
It is often classified as inspirational literature and has been praised for its simplicity, solitude, and care for the soul.
The book has sold over 3 million copies and has been translated into 45 languages.
The book explores themes of youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment.
It is often classified as inspirational literature and has been praised for its simplicity, solitude, and care for the soul.
The book has sold over 3 million copies and has been translated into 45 languages.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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Greg McKeown as the author of "Gift of the Sea", a book that inspired Stephen Covey's work.
Greg McKeown as the author of "Gift of the Sea", a book that inspired Stephen Covey's work.
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361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers
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Greg McKeown as a source of inspiration for cultivating inner peace and personal rhythm.
Greg McKeown as a source of inspiration for cultivating inner peace and personal rhythm.32 snips
272. The Invincible Power of Choosing to Choose
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Ryan Holiday when discussing the resilience of Europeans after repeated traumas in the first half of the 20th century.
Ryan Holiday when discussing the resilience of Europeans after repeated traumas in the first half of the 20th century.
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This Is A Good Moment | Ask DS
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book about patience and faith, using the analogy of seashells and the sea.
Ryan Holiday as a book about patience and faith, using the analogy of seashells and the sea.20 snips
How To Find Treasure | What Expensive Things Cost
Mentioned by Greg McKeown in relation to managing overwhelming demands and prioritizing what truly matters.
Greg McKeown in relation to managing overwhelming demands and prioritizing what truly matters. 343. 10 Years of Essentialism
Mentioned by Anna McKeown as a source of inspiration regarding the balance between personal responsibilities and caring for others.
81. What's Essential: Q&A on How to Discern More and Do Less
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of finding a new routine and pace in the afternoon of life.
Ryan Holiday in the context of finding a new routine and pace in the afternoon of life.
It's Afternoon Now
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a source of wisdom on navigating the complexities of love and relationships.
Ryan Holiday as a source of wisdom on navigating the complexities of love and relationships. Here Is Love
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when discussing the challenges of parenting and the invisible work involved in raising children.
Ryan Holiday when discussing the challenges of parenting and the invisible work involved in raising children. It's Invisible Work
