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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Is A Good Moment | Ask DS
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Ryan Holiday
as a book about patience and faith, using the analogy of seashells and the sea.
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How To Find Treasure | What Expensive Things Cost
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Ryan Holiday
when discussing the importance of solitude and quiet time for reflection.
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There Is No Greatness Without This | The Portable Retreat
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Ryan Holiday
while discussing the desire for inner peace.
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What We Want (And Deserve) More Than Anything | What’s Up To Us, What’s Not Up To Us
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Greg Mckeown
in relation to managing overwhelming demands and prioritizing what truly matters.
343. 10 Years of Essentialism
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Ryan Holiday
as a book with a beautiful description of marriage and love.
The Kind of Marriage You Need To Build
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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
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Ryan Holiday
as a book he carries with him and recommends reading.
You Must Make Time For This
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Ryan Holiday
in the context of finding a new routine and pace in the afternoon of life.
It's Afternoon Now
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Ryan Holiday
as a source of wisdom on navigating the complexities of love and relationships.
Here Is Love
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Ryan Holiday
when discussing the challenges of parenting and the invisible work involved in raising children.
It's Invisible Work
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Rick Steves
as a book about collecting seashells on the Gulf Coast.
696a For the Love of Guidebooks; The Gulf; Greatest Art in Europe

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