Week 2, 2024... You need a Moral Code.

The Gunslinger is a dark-fantasy novel that blends elements of Western fiction, science fiction, and horror. It tells the story of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, who is on a quest to catch the man in black, a sorcerous figure. The novel is set in a world similar to the Old West but in an alternate timeframe or parallel universe. Roland's journey involves encounters with various characters, including a boy named Jake, and flashbacks that reveal his past and his brutal training as a gunslinger. The story is inspired by Robert Browning's poem 'Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came' and other influences such as Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and the Western films of Sergio Leone.

In 'The 4-Hour Body,' Tim Ferriss shares the results of over a decade of self-experimentation and research, involving hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of personal testing. The book covers more than 50 topics, including how to lose weight quickly, gain muscle without steroids, sleep less and perform better, and improve sexual health. Ferriss emphasizes the importance of finding the smallest changes that produce the biggest results, making it accessible for readers to achieve significant improvements in their physical health and performance.

Excellent Advice for Living is a compilation of Kevin Kelly's life wisdom, initially written for his young adult children on his 68th birthday. The book features 450 aphorisms that cover a wide range of topics, from setting ambitious goals and optimizing generosity to cultivating compassion and practical advice on career, relationships, parenting, and finances. Kelly's advice is designed to be accessible and applicable to all ages, emphasizing the importance of kindness, decency, and generosity of spirit. The book is praised for its straightforward and memorable guidance, making it an ideal companion for anyone seeking to navigate life with grace and creativity.

In this book, Massimo Pigliucci provides an introduction to Stoic philosophy, updating it for a contemporary scientific worldview. The book is divided into three main sections, focusing on the disciplines of desire, action, and assent. Pigliucci uses personal anecdotes and historical examples to illustrate how Stoic principles can be applied to everyday challenges, such as managing emotions, making moral decisions, and coping with life's uncertainties. The book emphasizes the distinction between what is within our control and what is not, and offers practical exercises to integrate Stoic practices into daily life.

En "Seeking Wisdom", Peter Bevelin desentraña la filosofía de inversión de Charlie Munger, explorando sus principios clave y su enfoque multidisciplinario. El libro analiza cómo Munger integra ideas de diversas áreas del conocimiento, como la psicología, la historia y la ciencia, para tomar decisiones de inversión. Bevelin presenta una colección de anécdotas y ejemplos que ilustran la aplicación práctica de estos principios. La obra destaca la importancia del pensamiento crítico, la humildad intelectual y la búsqueda constante de conocimiento. El libro es una guía valiosa para inversores que buscan un enfoque más profundo y holístico.