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Sea Stories by Admiral William H. McRaven
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Real-world wisdom from a life in special operations.
Today’s book: Sea Stories by Admiral William H. McRaven—a gripping and deeply human memoir filled with leadership lessons, battlefield truths, and quiet moments of honor from a lifetime of Navy service.

The Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Individuality, nature, and self-reliance.
Today’s reading: The Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson—a powerful collection of Emerson’s essays, poems, and letters that shaped Transcendentalism and championed the inner life, courage, and connection to nature.

The Way of the SEAL by Mark Divine
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Focus. Discipline. Purpose. Execute.
Today’s book: The Way of the SEAL by Mark Divine—a mission-driven guide to building mental toughness, clarity, and elite performance using SEAL-tested principles for life and leadership.
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Irresistible by Adam Alter
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Your attention is being hijacked. Take it back.
Today’s book: Irresistible by Adam Alter—a powerful look at how technology is designed to addict us—and how we can reclaim our time, focus, and freedom.

Future Visions: The Unpublished Papers of Abraham Maslow, edited by Edward Hoffman
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Tap into self‑actualization’s next frontier.
Today’s book: Future Visions: The Unpublished Papers of Abraham Maslow, edited by Edward Hoffman—an extraordinary collection of Maslow’s unreleased essays and reflections that expand his vision of human potential, leadership, and consciousness.

The Power of Agency by Dr. Paul Napper and Anthony Rao Ph. D.
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Agency is the ability to choose—and change—your path.
Today’s book: The Power of Agency by Dr. Paul Napper and Dr. Anthony Rao—a practical and empowering guide that shows how to reclaim your freedom, focus, and confidence in an overstimulated, overwhelmed world.
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Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Greatness begins when you honor your inner voice.
Today’s book: Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson—a bold, soul-shaking essay on the power of trusting yourself, thinking independently, and living with unapologetic authenticity.

What To Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D.
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Your self-talk is shaping your life—on autopilot.
Today’s book: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Dr. Shad Helmstetter—a powerful reminder that your thoughts—and especially your self-talk—are programming your mind, habits, and destiny every single day.