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Books, Routines, and Habits: The Founders' Guide to Self-Improvement

The Art of Manliness

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Philosophical Foundations of Self-Improvement

This chapter explores the intellectual journey of historical figures like Jefferson and Franklin during COVID, highlighting their readings of classical thinkers such as Cicero. It emphasizes the importance of virtue, reason, and personal growth as central themes in the pursuit of happiness and self-improvement. The discussion reveals how these Enlightenment principles were deeply intertwined with the founders' beliefs about moral character and the fabric of a successful society.

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